125. Our Psychedelic Journey That Changed Everything

What if the secret to overcoming OCD and mental health challenges isn’t just about managing symptoms, but truly understanding the whole person—mind, body, and spirit? Can therapy that treats us as a complete individual really lead to healing? Ever considered the role psychedelics, like ketamine, could play in mental health care? Or maybe a holistic approach to therapy is the game-changer you’ve been looking for but didn’t know you needed?

 

In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Christina Ennabe back to the show! If you missed her last appearance, go back and check it out—her insights are something you won’t want to miss. Christina Ennabe and host Kristina Orlova dive deep into their personal and professional journeys with OCD and mental health. They talk about the life-changing effects of EMDR therapy, why it's essential to address comorbidities, and their explorations with psychedelic-assisted therapy. Kristina opens up about her journey through grief and spirituality, while Christina shares her recovery story and recent EMDR training. Together, they explore a holistic approach to mental health, offering valuable insights and encouragement for anyone facing their challenges.

 

Tune in now to hear this powerful conversation, and if you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode filled with practical tools for your mental health journey!

 

In This Episode

• [00:00:03] Introduction to the episode
• [00:00:55] Updates from Christina
• [00:01:26] Exploring EMDR therapy
• [00:01:54] Life-changing aspects of EMDR
• [00:03:57] Clarifying EMDR's role in OCD treatment
• [00:05:07] Holistic view of mental health
• [00:06:56] Introduction to psychedelic-assisted therapy
• [00:09:55] Personal reflections on loss and purpose
• [00:11:49] Christina's experience with ayahuasca
• [00:12:53] Navigating the experience of psychedelics
• [00:15:05] Surrendering to the process
• [00:16:22] Christina's struggles with control during therapy
• [00:18:40] The impact of loss on coping mechanisms
• [00:19:56] Navigating grief and emotional release
• [00:21:08] Feeling to heal in EMDR therapy
• [00:22:26] Spirituality and personal journey
• [00:24:25] The role of spirituality in OCD recovery
• [00:25:46] Staying curious and open
• [00:26:37] Sharing personal experiences
• [00:27:25] Finding resources and support

 

Notable Quotes

• [00:02:40] “I felt like maybe that's a missing piece of the puzzle, so I reached out, found an EMDR therapist, and did a nine-hour intensive over two days. It was so different from any other therapy I've ever done.” - Christina Ennabe

 

• [00:10:12] “I lost my mom to cancer this year. It was July 31st. It's been quite a year, and it really made me question, what's the point. What's the purpose?” - Kristina Orlova

 

• [00:18:40] “Once you have a loss, that's it. You can't undo anything. You're put in a position where you have no option but to go through the experience.” - Kristina Orlova

 

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