The Genius Life 498: Why You’re Still Stuck Even After Years of Therapy (Powerful Tools to Heal the Mind) | Michael Sapiro, PsyD
Jul 2, 2025
Dr. Michael Sapiro, a clinical psychologist and former Zen Buddhist monk, discusses the healing potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy. He emphasizes how childhood experiences shape adult beliefs, and shares insights on how psychedelics like ketamine and psilocybin aid in personal transformation. Sapiro also highlights the importance of sincerity, emotional authenticity, and the blend of spirituality and psychology in the healing journey. The conversation encourages mindfulness, present engagement with nature, and embracing the full spectrum of emotions for profound growth.
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Rethinking Depression and Anxiety
- Depression and anxiety are often misunderstood clusters of harmful self-beliefs.
- Psychedelic therapy helps reveal and challenge these damaging beliefs for healing.
Avoid Home Ketamine Use
- Avoid ketamine use at home due to addiction risks and lack of monitoring.
- Clinical administration with supervision ensures safety and better outcomes.
Childhood Insults Shape Life
- A firefighter still struggled with worthiness after a childhood insult.
- This trauma influenced adult decisions like staying in a bad marriage out of fear of being unloved.
