High On Healthy

Richard Zwicky introduced Simi Lichtman to discuss MDMA-assisted therapy for relational healing and trauma, explaining that MDMA, an empathogen, fosters safety and connection, allowing individuals to address deeply repressed trauma and relationship defenses.

Simi highlighted the importance of preparation and integration sessions, cautioning that the therapeutic experience might be challenging, not necessarily "ecstatic."

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Richard Zwicky and Christopher Pollock discussed psychedelic-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Christopher elaborated on the therapeutic process, safety protocols, including assessment for addictive disorders and blood pressure monitoring, and the crucial role of collaboration with psychiatrists.

He explained that this therapy facilitates "ego death" to process trauma without re-experie...

Vladislav Andreev, an executive coach and trauma-informed educator, shared insights on mental health in leadership, the impact of chronic stress, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. He discussed the deep-rooted trauma in societies like Lithuania, the neglect of mental health among leaders, and the "O Sapiens" mental health framework he developed. Andreev highlighted how chronic stress, poor nutrition, and lack of...

Dr. Lisa Turner from CCT Found Freedom sharies insights on integrating innovation and humanity in coaching. Dr. Turner, with a background in aeroacoustics and systems engineering, detailed her Conscious Emotional Transformation (CCT) model and outlined three levels of AI use in coaching: productivity hacks, generic chatbots (which she advises against), and hyperspecific tools.

She further explained her method for...

Richard Zwicky introduced Dr. Stefanie Mazer, a licensed psychologist and founder of Mindwise Inc., who explained her psychodynamic training and individualized approach to working with neurodivergent clients, especially those with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism.

Stefanie expressed concerns about the politicization of mental health diagnoses and insurance, discussed attachment styles and healing trauma in relation...

Dr. Sabrina Hadeed, a licensed therapist, speaks with Richard Zwicky. She specializes in helping individuals and couples address harmful conditioning through existential phenomenological psychology, which emphasizes understanding human experience, meaning-making, and the importance of boundaries and communication.

They also explored psychedelic-assisted relational work, specifically using psilocybin and ketamine ...

Dr. Shereen Mohsen explains how traditional talk therapy can be hindered by a person's emotional

"protectors," which are defenses like denial that help them function but can also prevent them from addressing core issues. '

Psychedelics help to lower these protectors, promoting greater openness and a sense of safety. This can accelerate therapeutic work by helping clients release emotions they've been avoiding.

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Dr. Sam Zand explains how psychedelic-assisted therapies are revolutionizing mental healthcare by offering new approaches to treat conditions like PTSD, depression, and attachment injuries. He emphasized that these therapies, when combined with traditional methods, help individuals reset their minds, encourage self-exploration, and address underlying issues rather than just symptoms.

Dr. Zand detailed how different psychedelics lik...

Kayla Meyer, a counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment styles, talks to Richard Zwicky about attachment styles, defining them as patterns largely influenced by childhood experiences and temperament. Kayla elaborated on the four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized), their origins, and their impact on therapeutic processes, highlighting how a relational therapist observes ...

Richard Zwicky welcomed Taylor Santioni, a senior therapist and clinical manager at Sophos Recovery, to discuss emerging trends and tools in mental health treatment, particularly focusing on the evolution of telemental health and AI in therapy.

They highlighted the benefits and challenges of AI, emphasizing its role as a supportive tool rather than a definitive solution, and explored how virtual modalities and we...

Tom Horvath spoke with Richard Zwicky discussed various aspects of addiction and recovery. Tom clarified common misunderstandings about addiction, emphasizing the importance of long-term meaning and purpose over short-term gratification, and discussed strategies for sustaining change, including letting go of self-blame and focusing on small, back-and-forth steps.

They also explored the potential role of psychedel...

Richard Zwicky welcomed Suzannah Weiss, a marriage and family therapist and psychedelics journalist, to discuss healing. Suzannah identified abandonment issues as the most common emotional wounds in couples, leading to unhealthy attachments and paranoia. She discussed strategies for addressing abandonment issues, including supporting the partner in their healing, engaging in couples therapy, and offering reassurance, while al...

Richard Zwicky speaks with Christian Rasmussen, founder of MN Nice Ethnobotanicals on a NEW High on Healthy. We learn about how Amanita Mascaria is safe and offers a unique, gentle transformation for processing trauma and fostering well-being. 

Christian shared his personal recovery from benzodiazepine withdrawal with Amanita, explaining its benefits for addiction, trauma, and overall healing through microdosing and low-to-med...

On a New episode of High on Healthy, Richard Zwicky welcomes Rebecca Webster and Pablo Alvarez, co-founders of Connection Counseling,

We learn about their personal journeys into psychotherapy, their use of mindfulness and journaling for healing, and their insights on attachment theory and relationship patterns, emphasizing the importance of both partners committing to healing. 

They also addressed overcoming shame, the role of ...

Richard Zwicky speaks with Matthew Whiz Buckley about his personal journey with trauma, and his transition from the military to Wall Street, and the founding of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation.

Matthew also shared his experiences with psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans and their advocacy for rescheduling psychedelics.

Matthew's ultimate mission for No Fallen Heroes is for the founda...

Tim Ash rips away the romantic illusions and exposes the raw, evolutionary psychology behind modern relationships in his new book Primal Dating: The Unflinching Evolutionary Psychology Guide To Modern Relationships.

Prepare to confront "the lie of rationality" as Ash reveals how your deepest instincts, not your conscious desires, truly drive your romantic choices. This isn't just another ...

Richard Zwicky welcomed Matt Xavier, detailing his diverse career path, from DJing in rave culture and running a record label to becoming an addiction counselor and, eventually, a practitioner of psychedelic-assisted therapy, emphasizing how all his experiences, including waitering, contributed to his current role.

Matt defines music as an "active co-therapist," explaining its role in therape...

Richard Zwicky introduced Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, an Imago relationship therapist. Rabbi Slatkin explained their approach to relationships, emphasizing the divine orchestration of events, the importance of healing within relationships, and the role of Imago theory in understanding relational dynamics, along with the integration of spirituality and psychology.

They discussed how challenges in relationships are opportunities for healin...