Conversations The psychedelic revolution — how MDMA mended Rebecca's mind
Aug 30, 2024
Rebecca Huntley, a renowned social researcher and broadcaster in Australia, shares her profound journey through trauma and healing. She recounts her unconventional choice of MDMA therapy to address deep-rooted PTSD after years of traditional therapy. Topics include her emotional turmoil stemming from childhood experiences and the dynamics of familial relationships. Rebecca’s perspective on healing, empathy, and the transformative power of psychedelics offers a fresh viewpoint on personal recovery. Her insights challenge societal norms about therapy and self-acceptance.
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Family Background
- Rebecca Huntley's parents met at Adelaide University.
- Her Italian grandmother provided unconditional love and taught her to cook.
Childhood Trauma
- Rebecca Huntley's father was brilliant but unpredictable and violent at home.
- She felt she had to be perfect to avoid his outbursts, creating a sense of walking on eggshells.
Christmas Humiliation
- At a Christmas party, Huntley's father publicly humiliated her for eating.
- He then force-fed her cake until she vomited, a traumatic experience her mother dismissed.