Trauma and Transformation - Understanding MDMA Assisted Therapy w/ Natalie Lyla Ginsberg

In this episode of the "In Search of More" podcast, host Eli Nash speaks with Natalie Ginsberg, Global Impact Officer at MAPS, about the therapeutic potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the broader implications of psychedelics. Natalie shares her personal experiences with MDMA, highlighting the unique qualities and the importance of integration work. The discussion explores the limitations of current PTSD diagnostic criteria, the need for broader trauma research, and the systemic nature of trauma. Natalie and Eli reflect on Native American healing ceremonies, emphasizing the preservation of traditions and the parallels between Native American and Jewish experiences in dealing with trauma. Natalie also touches on sacred plant medicines, the balance of different energies, and her experiences in Israeli-Palestinian healing ceremonies, stressing the importance of ancestral practices and exploring intergenerational trauma. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Natalie Instagram | https://bit.ly/3Kg73Be LinkedIn | https://bit.ly/3R2z9DX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Eli Website | https://bit.ly/eliyahunash Instagram | https://bit.ly/eliyahu_nash Facebook | http://bit.ly/3h3rFSr YouTube | https://youtube.com/@insearchofmore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the In Search of More Podcast: www.youtube.com/@InSearchOfMore?sub_confirmation=1 For booking inquiries, email: booking@insearchofmorepodcast.com Join Our WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/PBH5QDJQNQ5LJ1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media Facebook | http://bit.ly/3jr9eYT Instagram | http://bit.ly/3JsvU5I TikTok | http://bit.ly/3XZ60Lo Twitter | http://bit.ly/3XNgxs