Lori Chortkoff Hops

In this episode, Peta interviewed Dr. Lori Hops, a licensed psychologist based in California, about her work on division consciousness versus unity consciousness. Dr. Hops explained division consciousness as a toxic form of separation that leads to tearing down rather than building, using the analogy of oxen quarreling and leaving themselves vulnerable to attack. She described unity consciousness as a collaborative approach that brings the best out in others while acknowledging and integrating both positive and negative aspects. The conversation explored how division consciousness manifests through fear of lack, fatigue, and feelings of isolation, and Dr. Hopps emphasized the importance of energy-based and mind-body approaches alongside traditional psychology to address these deeper issues. She shared her personal journey discovering energy psychology techniques like Reiki and EFT, which led her to develop practical tools for helping clients shift from division to unity consciousness.