The Psychedelic Mom Michaela Carlin

Join Michaela Carlin and Dr. Bill Brennan on the Psychedelic Mom podcast for a deep dive into the complexities, uncertainties and profound transformations being revealed at the frontier of psychedelic therapy.

Dr. Brennan, who has extensive experience in psychedelic clinical trials, has co-developed their EMBARK model with Dr. Alexander Belser. Brennan discusses the various domains of this ‘whole person’ therapeutic approach, unpacking the EMBARK acronym: existential-spiritual, mindfulness, body awareness, affective-cognitive, relational and keeping momentum.

The conversation also explores ethical and practical considerations for psychedelic facilitation, the importance of culturally competent and trauma-informed care, the significance of robust preparation and integration support surrounding the psychedelic journey, and the potential collective impact of psychedelics on the mental health care system.

Brennan also shares insights from his own extensive psychedelic experience and the potential future directions of the swiftly evolving fields of psychedelic research and therapy.

Join Michaela, The Psychedelic Mom, for a special bonus episode as she guides you through a meditative journey to help you connect to your true nature … beyond thought and ego … right here, right now.

This meditation invites you to drop your familial and societal conditioning – of only for a few precious moments – so that you can tune into the direct experience of your essence through sensation, sensory awareness, self-inquiry and pure presence.

This week on The Psychedelic Mom, Josh Putnam shares the extraordinary journey of awakening that led him to become a non-dual teacher, beginning with his tumultuous childhood and how his experience of homelessness and an extremely painful relationship with his mother amplified his survival instinct to an emotionally unsustainable level.

The conversation then opens up into vivid stories about life-altering moments of spiritual awakening, the intense process of facing emotional shadows, and the intricate relationship between suffering, awareness and identity.

Michaela and Josh also explore perspectives on the potential benefits of psychedelics in the awakening process, the vastly different effect psychedelics have before and after awakening, and the continuous dance between form and emptiness.

Can ketamine and psilocybin assisted therapies help ‘complex’ couples where one or both partners identify as neurodistinct?

Join Michaela Carlin for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Corvelli as they explore a groundbreaking type of psychedelic assisted therapy for couples seeking support in transforming relationship dynamics when diagnoses such as autism and ADHD are present.

Dr. Corvelli shares in depth about her ND Compass approach, which offers an innovative framework to meet the unique challenges of neurodistinct couples in safely navigating diverse communication styles and perceptual lenses that keep triggering and retriggering them.

Michaela and Dr. Corvellil explore concepts such as ‘differentiation’, ‘niche construction’, and ‘autonomic reset’ as key for both repairing and enhancing relationships as part of Dr. Corvelli’s forward-looking perspective on psychedelic therapy's potential to reshape relational healing.

This week on The Psychedelic Mom, Norman Ohler shares about his personal exploration of psychedelics, his writings on the topic, and his mother's Alzheimer's treatment with LSD. Norman and Michaela discuss the untold history of drugs in Nazi Germany, the historical use of drugs in warfare, the influence of psychedelics on societal and cultural shifts, and the complexities of global drug policy stemming from historical figures such as Harry J. Anslinger, long time US Commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics.

The conversation also navigates through topics such as the societal implications of drug legalization, the media’s evolving perspective on psychedelics, and the intricate relationship between psychedelics, empathy, and personal growth. Norman’s reflections on his upcoming book, 'The Magic Mountain', weave in a contemplation of personal relationship dynamics and the state of the world, illustrating the profound and potentially paradoxical effects psychedelic exploration can have on both individual lives and society at large.

Join Michaela Carlin in conversation with Brooke McPoyle as they explore the intersection of breath, fascia, electromagnetism and health. With a rich background that spans opera singing to Division I golfing with a deep dive into breath science and physiology, Brooke passionately shares about the profound implications of breath and fascial work on physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience.

Brooke critiques common misconceptions in the breathwork community, especially one-size-fits-all practices that can exacerbate the stress response. Advocating for a more nuanced approach, she explains how specific practice of breathing, grounding and facial compression can significantly enhance nervous system function and mobility, radically upleveling our total wellbeing.