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Journey to Self: Sarah's Experience of Psilocybin

Keywords: psychedelics, mental health, therapy, self-discovery, anxiety, healing, research, consciousness, addiction, trauma, psilocybin

In this episode of the Resilient at Birth podcast, Sarah shares her personal experience of a journey with psilocybin in the State of Oregon, where it is legal. Sarah speaks from her personal experience and beliefs. Nothing Sarah or Justine says should be taken as medical advice. Additionally, Sarah and Justine encourage all listeners to follow the laws of their country. Sarahā€™s experience led her to profound self-discovery and healing from anxiety. The conversation explores Sarahā€™s experience and its impact on her mental health, the scientific research behind psychedelics, their therapeutic applications, and the cultural shifts surrounding their use. Sarah emphasizes the importance of guided experiences and the need for access to psychedelic therapy, while also addressing the fears and misinformation that often accompany discussions about these substances. In this conversation, Justine shares her concerns as someone who knows little about the topic and who lives in a country where these substances are illegal. They explore the importance of guided experiences, Sarah's understanding of the legal landscape in the U.S., and whether psychedelics can become an accepted form of healing. Sarah emphasizes the right of individuals to knowledge and her belief that people should have access these treatments for their mental health.

takeaways

  • Sarah speaks about how psychedelics can lead to profound self-discovery.
  • Psychedelics have shown promise in treating anxiety and depression.
  • Cultural perceptions of psychedelics are shifting positively.
  • Research indicates psychedelics can facilitate rapid healing from trauma and other mental health conditions.
  • Personal experiences with psychedelics can vary widely.
  • Sarah and Justine are not advocating listeners take psychedelics illegally.
  • Misinformation about psychedelics can create unnecessary fear.
  • Psychedelics are not addictive and have unique healing properties.
  • Cultural perceptions of psychedelics have been shaped by historical stigma.
  • Research supports the therapeutic use of psychedelics for mental health issues.
  • Guided experiences can help manage potential negative emotions during psychedelic journeys.
  • Legal status of psychedelics varies by state in the U.S. and is illegal in the UK
  • Education and awareness are crucial for changing public perception of psychedelics.
  • Psychedelics can be part of holistic healing practices in various cultures.
  • The conversation around psychedelics needs to be informed and open-minded.

 

Sound Bites

  • "I got to meet my true self."
  • "I was really nervousā€¯
  • "I just knew I had made true healing with my anxiety."
  • "I don't want that weight. Like that's your work."
  • "Psychedelics are not addictive like other drugs."
  • "Our numbers of anxiety and depression are exploding."
  • "People should have access to this type of healing."

 

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Psychedelics and Mental Health

03:03 The Journey of Self-Discovery

05:56 The Therapeutic Experience

08:49 The Impact of Psychedelics on Anxiety

12:07 The Science Behind Psychedelics

15:01 Cultural Perspectives on Psychedelics

18:01 Navigating Fear and Misinformation

32:06 The Promise of Psilocybin: A New Perspective

34:50 Cultural Attitudes Towards Psychedelics

36:45 The Healing Potential of Psychedelics

39:05 Bad Trips and Emotional Processing

42:18 The Importance of Guided Experiences

45:18 Legal Landscape of Psychedelics in the U.S.

47:43 The Need for Informed Conversations on Psychedelics

On the Resilient Birth podcast, Justine and Sarah explore the impact of trauma across the perinatal period, from trying-to-conceive to pregnancy, from childbirth to postpartum and parenting. Through an inspirational quote that drives our weekly conversations about trauma and healing, Justine and Sarah explore topics such as birth trauma, parenting as a survivor, and finding healing with vulnerability and compassion that support birthing people and birth professionals.

Each week, listeners leave with takeaways to utilize in their lives and/or clients. Justine and Sarah hold the stories they share with honor and respect with the hope to impart knowledge, increase understanding, and bear witness to this challenging topic.

Sarah is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and mom of three. She walks with a story of trauma from before and as a result of her perinatal experience.

Justine supports survivors of trauma through perinatal coaching and childbirth education. As well as being a mother of three, she holds a Ph.D. on representations of consent and sexual violence and is currently working towards a Masters in Counselling.

Learn more about Sarah and Justine's trainings: https://www.resilientbirth.com/workshops