Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari BONUS EPISODE: GROUNDING-BREAKING: Yale Doctor DISCOVERS the Spiritual Science Behind the Universe with Dr. Anna Yusim
Jun 19, 2025
Dr. Anna Yusim, a psychiatrist and executive coach at Yale University, dives deep into the exciting fusion of science and spirituality. She shares her journey of integrating spiritual practices into mental health care and highlights the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. Anna emphasizes safe spiritual practices, the nuances of spiritual experiences, and their impact on mental health. She discusses the dual nature of the soul and the power of beliefs in shaping our reality, ultimately advocating for a holistic approach to mental well-being.
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Psychic Encounter Sparks Curiosity
- Dr. Anna Yusim experienced an unexplainable psychic reading that revealed personal truths she never shared.
- This event catalyzed her journey into exploring the connection between spirituality and science in mental health.
Yale Embraces Spiritual Psychiatry
- Anna feared being discredited for integrating spirituality into psychiatry but was embraced by Yale faculty.
- The emergence of psychedelics' research shifted openness, enabling her to start a mental health and spirituality center.
Spiritual Experience is Psychological
- Spiritual experiences have a psychological origin and can aid or harm mental health.
- The key is grounding and stabilizing individuals to ensure safe integration of spiritual experiences.