Anxiety Rx

Dark Night of the Soul

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Jun 22, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Dr. Russ's Ayahuasca Journey

  • Dr. Russ Kennedy took ayahuasca in British Columbia after struggling with chronic anxiety and previous injuries.
  • Despite high hopes and spending significant money, his experience did not immediately relieve his anxiety.
ANECDOTE

Meeting His Future wife Cynthia

  • Dr. Kennedy met his future wife Cynthia during a personal development retreat when he was at his lowest point.
  • Cynthia, now a somatic trauma therapist, helped him see love as safe and healing.
INSIGHT

Psychedelic Removes Mental Defenses

  • Psychedelic ayahuasca removed Dr. Kennedy's mental defenses, exposing stored trauma deeply embedded in his body.
  • This forced confrontation was terrifying because he had used thinking as a shield from feeling pain.
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