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Front Burner Do drugs belong in therapy?
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Apr 21, 2025 Hilary McBride, a registered psychologist and host of 'Other People's Problems,' shares her insights on psychedelic therapy. She delves into the historical roots and resurgence of psychedelics in modern mental health treatment. Hilary highlights how these substances can unlock deeper emotional truths and aid trauma healing, illustrating her points with personal experiences. The conversation also addresses the importance of vulnerability among therapists, advocating for safety and proper training in psychedelic-assisted therapies.
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Emotional Depth in Psychedelic Therapy
- Psychedelic therapy helps people deeply feel previously unfelt emotions linked to significant life events.
- This facilitates a sense of completion and healing by allowing emotional processing and reframing of narratives.
Somatic Healing Beyond Narratives
- Therapy often isn't narrative-based but somatic and emotional, accessing pain without words.
- Psychedelics help reach deep, often unspoken emotional places that drive behavior and trauma.
Hilary McBride's Personal Healing Journey
- Hilary McBride used psychedelic therapy to face her locked-away trauma of pregnancy loss.
- This helped her process emotions fully and regain access to her life with reduced fear and dysregulation.