Julian Dorey Podcast #371 - “DESTROYED ME!” - Psychonaut on his Abuse, Epstein & Ayahuasca | Kendis Gibson • 371
Jan 8, 2026
Join Kendis Gibson, a two-time Emmy-winning journalist and author of "Five Trips," as he shares his harrowing journey through trauma and healing with psychedelics. He discusses his early days in journalism, being on the scene during 9/11, and the eerie connections to the Epstein case. Kendis opens up about childhood abuse and how psychedelic therapy, including powerful sessions with psilocybin and ayahuasca, transformed his understanding of self-love and forgiveness. His advocacy for mental health shines through as he encourages open conversations about recovery.
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Childhood Abuse That Stayed Hidden
- Kendis Gibson recounts being sexually abused by his older brother starting on his sixth birthday and lasting months.
- He carried that hidden trauma for decades before processing it during later psychedelic therapy.
Reporting 9/11 Up Close
- Kendis covered 9/11 live and describes the surreal, immersive impact of reporting from the scene minutes after the attacks.
- He says it was the first story that hit him to the core because it affected his life directly.
How Power Hides Scandal
- Kendis argues powerful people and institutions can bury stories via timing and influence over media.
- He finds the Epstein files' secrecy suspicious given obvious public interest and media dynamics.
