High On Healthy

Richard Zwicky introduced the concept that physical pain often has emotional roots, and has a discussion with Timothy Spriggs, a certified energy healer and founder of Revive Wellness Center in Albuquerque.

Timothy Spriggs discussed the concept of physical pain having emotional roots, with Timothy Spriggs explaining that trapped emotions and energy imbalances create blockages that manifest as pain, and they aim to release these usin...

Dr. Shannon Hughes from Elemental Psychedelics discussed Colorado's leading role in psychedelic policy, highlighting the tension between formal legalization and grassroots practices, as well as ethical considerations in mushroom work, such as myths around quick healing and potential facilitator ego inflation.

She emphasized the importance of careful selection of therapeutic partners and thorough facilitator t...

Richard Zwicky spoke with Dr. Joseph Tucker, CEO of Enveric Biosciences about their development of non-hallucinogenic neuroplastogens, inspired by psychedelic research, to stimulate neuroplasticity for therapeutic benefits.

Dr. Tucker explained the distinction from psychedelics, the potential for regular use due to a shorter duration of effect, and the challenges in translating psychedelic treatments...

Richard Zwicky introduced Aleya Fraser, author of "Caribbean Herbalism," a book exploring traditional plant knowledge. Fraser emphasizes documenting oral traditions while respecting cultural contexts and intellectual property. She highlighted cacao's subtle psychoactive properties and advised listeners to reconnect with ancestral knowledge through observation and research.

Fraser, an author and ethnobotanist, who...

Richard Zwicky interviewed Cat Rambo about her work in alternative wellness and sacred medicine. Cat Rambo shared insights into her journey, the diverse modalities in their practice, and the applications of various sacred medicines such as Ayahuasca, psilocybin, and Bufo.

A key emphasis was placed on the importance of ceremonial context and responsible leadership in these practices. Challenges in wider acceptance, the crucial role o...

Richard Zwicky talks to Ryan S. Sultan MD about psychedelic treatments in psychiatry, highlighting ketamine's role in treating depression and its potential to enhance psychotherapy, as well as discussing the promise and challenges of other psychedelics like psilocybin for various conditions.

Ryan believes psychedelics provide access to deeper underlying issues, particularly trauma, making healing more effective plus acknowledge...

Richard Zwicky introduced Estefana Johnson, who presented Critical Memory Integration (CMI) as a novel approach focusing on internal experiences and nervous system responses to facilitate healing, contrasting with purely cognitive methods.

Estefana detailed CMI's core principles involving memory reconsolidation and addressing outdated attachment strategies, and she discussed her experience in psychedelic rese...

Richard Zwicky interviewed certified EMDR and Brainspotting psychotherapist Janet Bayramyan about her holistic approach to trauma therapy, which integrates ketamine-assisted EMDR, body awareness, and consideration of cultural and generational trauma.

Bayramyan's approach, which integrates lifestyle and holistic factors into therapy. Bayramyan emphasized the importance of body awareness in trauma proces...

Richard Zwicky talks with Lincoln Stoller about a community-based approach to therapy. Stoller's presentation covered self-assessment, the role of failure in success, and emotional processing in therapy, particularly with psychedelics and high-performing clients. The conversation touched on the challenges therapists and clients face and the importance of confronting difficult experiences.

Stoller offered insi...

Dorcy Pruter, founder of the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute and the Church of Soul Illumination, discussed her journey and work with host Richard Zwicky on the podcast High and Healthy. Pruter shared that her work began in 2006, motivated by personal experiences of parental alienation during her divorce and childhood. This led her to establish the Institute to address complex family dynamics. About five years ago, she founded the...

Richard Zwicky talks with Dr. Tirrell De Gannes about the ethical considerations and potential benefits of using AI in mental health, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and human connection in therapy. 

Dr. De Gannes highlighted the need for AI to complement, not replace, professional help. They also explored how AI could be used as a support tool to understand topics like attachment styles but stressed that it should no...

Richard Zwicky speaks with Josie Castaneda about her kurandera practice, which combines traditional Mexican herbal healing with holistic approaches to address mental, physical, and lifestyle factors.

Castaneda explained kuranderismo encompasses various healing practices, including herbalism (yervas), which is her specialty. She discussed her approach to healing, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and lifestyle f...

Phyllis Leavitt discusses how family systems dynamics apply to national healing, focusing on ineffective communication and a "win-lose" paradigm as key factors in national division.

She stresses the importance of individual healing through addressing personal trauma and societal injustices, and proposed communication techniques like reflective listening and accepting individuality to foster positive chang...

Julian Wichmann, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bloomwell Group, shared findings from a sleep disorder study involving over 1,000 patients. The study revealed that 80% of patients reported a significant reduction in symptoms when using medical cannabis. Additionally, patient satisfaction was high, with medical cannabis being rated more effective than both over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids and prescription medications. Pa...

Dr. Mary Darden-Robinson, introduced by Richard Zwicky, engaged in a discussion regarding the concept of "toxic diversity deserts" in workplace environments. She highlighted the detrimental effects of these environments on professionals of color, detailing experiences of isolation, gaslighting, and the undermining of their work. Dr. Robinson emphasized the importance of recognizing these toxic situations and understan...

Dr. Shila Patel discussed the pandemic's impact on mental health, emphasizing increased anxiety, depression, and societal fracturing due to social isolation. She highlighted the effects on children and older men specifically.

Dr. Patel attributed increased anxiety, depression, and societal fracturing due to social isolation to the pandemic. She noted these issues particularly affected children and older men. Additio...

Richard Zwicky interviewed Sabrina Trobak, a trauma recovery counselor, about her therapeutic model, which focuses on resolving core beliefs and past traumas to improve mental well-being, as well as coping mechanisms, the impact of past experiences, and the intergenerational transmission of trauma.

Sabrina Trobak's book, "Not Good Enough," is a resource designed for individuals who cannot access counse...

Hugh Flynn, an award-winning journalist and playwright, about his recently published memoir, Something Special Be. This memoir chronicles Flynn's personal experience of becoming his brother Aaron's conservator. Aaron, who had Down syndrome, was a significant figure in Flynn's life, and the book delves into their relationship, Aaron's unique personality, and his positive impact on others.