The Unschool by Andi Alleman23 Helmi 2023

Radical, integrative approaches to healing, from ketamine to movement therapy to Vedic meditation, plus the magic of retreat travel with Mary Firestone

Mary Firestone is on a mission to let others know there is light on the other side of the darkness of PTSD. Her book, Trusting the Dawn, is the story of triumphant transformation through healing, inspired by her experience of surviving the tragic Montecito mudslide, which washed away her home and more than a hundred others.

After graduating from Princeton and working in Julia Robert's production office, Mary earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, igniting her passion for alternative medicine, energy healing, Reiki, yoga, acupuncture, and flower remedies.

In this episode, we discuss:

Mary's experience of surviving a mudslide caused by 200 million gallons of rainfall in 15 minutes
The mind, heart, and body relationship as related to trauma
How trauma changes us
How to identify where trauma is stored in your body
Modalities for releasing trauma
Vedic meditation
Ketamine therapy with Dr. Jeff Becker
What the majority of people get wrong about trauma and healing
How journaling and breathwork can help jump-start healing
How retreat travel facilitates a new approach to self-care
Why traveling this way has been so profound in both my and Mary's life

Get Mary's book Trusting the Dawn: How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma wherever books are sold

Learn more about Mary and get additional resources on our podcast blog.

Want to chat about this episode? Text 📲 at +1 (323) 405-9256

Upcoming events to know about:

✨ BALI RETREAT✨ March 27 - April 3, 2023 (open to all)

Hold your space in our retreats by visiting Oui, We Studio (@ouiwestudio).

The studio is designed to empower you and support your personal well-being. The courses and retreats offered inside the studio are focused on Manifestation, guidance to pursue your highest calling and personal and professional development.

This show is produced, mixed, recorded + additional music by T'Ben Alleman

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