In this discussion, Natalie Baird-King, a board-certified attorney and author of 'Forgiving Unforgivable,' shares her powerful journey of healing from childhood trauma using ayahuasca. She introduces her HOPE model for forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion. Natalie delves into how her psychedelic experiences reshaped her legal practice, fostering empathy and compassion in mediation. With captivating storytelling, she inspires others to embrace forgiveness as a path to personal freedom, while addressing the stigma around psychedelics in professional settings.
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Discovering Forgiveness via Ayahuasca
Natalie discovered forgiveness during an ayahuasca journey after feeling unhappy despite career success.
Her transformative experience helped heal childhood trauma and depression through forgiveness.
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Forgiveness as Self-Liberation
Forgiveness is a daily practice done for self-liberation, not for the perpetrator.
It brings freedom and allows one to step into purpose by releasing trauma.
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Self-Forgiveness After Father's Death
Natalie struggled deeply with forgiving her abusive father after his death during a speaking event.
She battled self-blame and learned self-forgiveness as key to healing from her pain.
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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Natalie Baird-King, a board-certified attorney in marital and family law who discovered the transformative power of forgiveness through psychedelic experiences.
Natalie shares her journey from childhood abuse and depression to spiritual healing catalyzed by ayahuasca. As the author of Forgiving Unforgivable, she explains her HOPE model (Harken back, Open your heart, Proclaim forgiveness, Experience freedom) and how forgiveness—particularly self-forgiveness—became the key to healing her trauma and stepping into her purpose.
Natalie also discusses how her psychedelic experiences improved her professional approach as a mediator, bringing more compassion to her legal practice and inspiring her to share her story despite potential professional risks. Natalie Baird-King is an accomplished author, transformational coach, and TEDx speaker dedicated to helping others overcome trauma and embrace forgiveness. She is the author of Forgiving Unforgivable and is currently working on her second book focusing on self-forgiveness. A survivor of childhood abuse, Natalie channels her personal experiences into coaching high-performing professionals to overcome emotional barriers. Inspired by her late father-in-law, legendary broadcaster Larry King, Natalie uses storytelling to empower others to heal and thrive.
Highlights:
Stumbling upon forgiveness through ayahuasca
The practice of self-forgiveness as liberation
Reconnecting with her father in a celestial journey
Breaking free from depression and alcohol dependency
The HOPE forgiveness model
Bringing compassion to the legal profession
Challenging professional stigma around psychedelics
Mentorship from legendary broadcaster Larry King
Advocating for psychedelic healing within legal circles
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