Psychedelics, Healing, and Self-Acceptance: Navigating Trauma, Grief, and Personal Transformation

Therapist and host, Malisa Hepner, and John Borden, Author, Ultramarathon runner, psychonaut, visionary, explore the complex intersection of psychedelics, trauma healing, and personal transformation. In this deeply reflective conversation, they discuss the importance of intention and guidance when working with altered states, the role of shame in shaping our internal world, and the courage it takes to confront unresolved pain.

Together, they examine how personal loss and grief can become catalysts for deeper self-awareness, and how mindset influences the way we experience both suffering and healing. This episode invites listeners to consider what it means to show up authentically in relationships, to release self-judgment, and to cultivate a deeper sense of self-love. Ultimately, it is a conversation about remembering who you are beneath the noise—and allowing that truth to guide your healing journey.

Actionable Takeaway:

Create a moment of intentional self-connection this week:

Ask yourself, "What am I avoiding feeling right now?"

Instead of trying to fix or analyze it, sit with the feeling for a few minutes.

Place a hand on your body, breathe, and remind yourself: "I can be with this."

Healing doesn't come from escaping discomfort—it comes from learning how to safely stay.

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