Jillian Acosta shares her powerful journey of healing from early trauma and discovering her true self. She reflects on how personal struggles with self-worth were deeply rooted in childhood experiences, and how a psychedelic experience in 2020 helped her unlock repressed memories, sparking a profound shift in how she viewed love and identity. Her story highlights the resilience needed to shed a false persona and embrace authenticity.
This episode of the Underdog Podcast explores the link between emotional well-being and physical health, showing how nervous system regulation and feeling safe within oneself can lead to emotional healing and physical changes like effortless weight loss. Jillian talks about recognizing patterns of emotional suppression, such as mindless eating, and how addressing these emotions can foster healthier relationships with ourselves and others.
Psychedelics like ketamine and ayahuasca play a key role in Jillian’s healing, helping her break down negative self-constructs and unlock deeper personal growth. She emphasizes how these substances can enhance neuroplasticity, enabling new emotional pathways and lasting psychological transformation. Her journey shows how healing can bring tangible, emotional, and physical outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
Jillian's story reminds us that healing is possible and that we can find true liberation and self-love by addressing the root causes of our pain.
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