The Mind Mate Podcast

Though psychedelic drugs remain illegal, guided ceremonies, or sessions, are happening across the country, especially in major cities. But more people seek out safe, structured environments to use psychedelics for spiritual growth and psychological healing. For today's episode, Tom Ahern with his guest, Dr. Dan Engle will discuss what you need to know about psychedelic therapy and how psychedelic substances can be used for treating illnesses such as addiction, depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Yes, the extraordinary therapeutic potential of psychedelic medications explained in this podcast! Stay tuned! #drdanengle #mdmaassistedtherapy #psychedelicmedicine What to expect from the episode: What is psychedelic medicine used for and works in the brain. A psychedelic drug boom in mental health treatment comes closer to reality. Post concussion syndrome: Symptoms a person may display traumatic brain injury. Things you need to know about ayahuasca. Evolution of our medical system explained. And many more! Author Bio Dan Engle, MD, is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance. His medical degree is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening. He is the Founder and Medical Director of the Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine in Austin, Texas, Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform, and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies. www.drdanengle.com www.fullspectrummedicine.com www.kuya.life www.thankyoulife.org Connect with Dan: Website: https://drdanengle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDanEngle Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdanengle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanengle/ Connect with Tom: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast

During this pandemic, most people are in social distress, and that affects their mental health. For today's episode, Tom Ahern, with his guest, Nick Bracks will discuss the struggles people face that leads to questioning their self-worth and how stories of other people give us hope and comfort in a way that what you are going through is relatable. They will also talk about different kinds of techniques, tools, activities, and resources that will support your mental health! Stay tuned! #moveyourmind  #mentalhealthmatters #nickbracks Here are the things to expect in the episode: The importance of looking after your mental health and getting the most from life. How to train your mind to see good in every situation. Being real and honest to yourself is a way to live through and live life. Letting yourself vulnerable and accepting that you are not perfect can change your life. Benefits of using podcasts to build a unique connection to others. Using stories, narratives, and storytelling to go beyond defining and addressing problems. How a person with OCD can experience guilt and shame. People did not receive enough education of mental health awareness. And many more! About Nick: Nick Bracks is a storyteller who has dedicated his adult life to creating positive conversations around mental health. An acclaimed mental health advocate and successful multi-entrepreneur, Nick has delivered 1,000+ mental health seminars around the globe, including two TEDx talks. This came about following his own personal and public battle with mental health and wellbeing. Creative at heart, Nick is an actor with several films to his name and a two-year role on the well-loved Australian soap, Neighbours. Acting, along with exercise and meditation, is Nick’s foundation for vibrant mental health. Nick now spends his time advocating for mental health, speaking and interviewing, creating content and acting. His professional life and personal development are perfectly intertwined. Connect with Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbracks/ Book: https://bit.ly/3svd8QK Connect with Tom Ahern: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast

Love. What is love, and how do you define it? For today's episode, Tom Ahern will narrate how you view yourself in a relationship. In many ways, relationships determine who you truly are. To understand yourself is to know the way your mind works. It's a vital key to any healthy relationship and can lead to so many amazing things like self-love and compassion. Uncontrolled emotions like anger and fear affect your growth in a relationship. Let’s listen to this podcast and discover that true love has no opposite! Stay tuned! #gottmaninstitute #relationshipgoals #relationshipadvice In this episode we cover: Understand your partner and see things from their perspective. Anger can be a positive and useful emotion, if it is expressed appropriately. Common problems people have in relationships – and how to solve them. Surrendering: Not a weakness but a total openness to who you are. Dealing with anger and fear before it controls you. Why do people choose to suffer in a relationship. Learning to integrate emotional intelligence into our daily lives. And many more! Connect with Tom Ahern: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast

For today's episode, let's listen to Tom Ahern as he reads a wonderful story of Debbie, a 46 years old woman who happened to be a victim of unfolding circumstances. How she overcomes the fear of losing control and how psychological healing helped her through self-understanding. Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode: How to deal with intrusive thoughts. What does it mean to let life unfold? How do you stop worrying about things before they happen? Why fear is one of the most powerful emotions. The causes of disgust sensitivity. The impact of obsessive-compulsive disorder to people. Moving from detachment to acceptance. Avoiding the spiritual ego trap. And many more! Connect with Tom Ahern: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast

What thoughts come to your mind when you think of death and dying? Some people identify themselves as spiritual but not religious and that can be interpreted in so many different ways. In this episode, let's join Tom Ahern with his guest, Gary Laderman as they talk about cultural-religious, spiritual beliefs and how death is related to life. Stay tuned! #sacredmedicine #religiousstudies #psychedelics In this episode we cover: Can a person be spiritual but not religious? Religious beliefs, practices, and values. Cultural influences on conceptions of death and dying. Living With Death: The meaning of acceptance. How do religions view death? The psychology of psychedelics. Religious issues. Is atheism a religious belief? And a lot more! About Gary Laderman: Gary Laderman is a professor of American religious history and cultures at Emery University. He teaches and writes about death and dying, religion and sexuality, and sacred drugs. His most recent book is Don’t Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality. Connect with Gary Laderman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyladerman/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cE3apo Connect with Tom Ahern: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom.ahern/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombahern/ Medium: https://medium.com/@tom.ahern/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/2shhVqM Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-mind-mate-podcast/

Man am I excited to be releasing this podcast! THIS IS WHY WE DREAM. Dreams function as a way to “forget”8 experiences which no longer apply to an individual’s life; a kind of re-structuring, re-mapping process. Dreams appear to act as an intermediary, making distinctions between which memories will help navigate the uncertainty of the future and which ones are to be rendered obsolete. If we remembered everything—all stimuli ever encountered since birth—we would blow-up!  The brain needs to filter the infinite amount of information it receives from the outside world across time, deciding which of it will be strategically useful for survival purposes. How does the brain know what to remember? Well, shouldn’t it remember only the really important stuff? Shouldn’t it focus its attention on when we nearly died, for example, so that that never happens again? Emotionally significant experiences take priority. The brain needs to remember emotionally significant experiences so that if they were to happen again, it will know what to do; it will know how to respond.  This is why people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder relive they’re frightening, nightmarish experiences. They cannot get over the emotionally significant experience; they cannot detach the overwhelming emotion from it. The brain is constantly trying to map the experience, which can be—and often is—incredibly volatile, existentially speaking. An aspect of trauma therapy, therefore, is to help the client detach from the experience.   Reach out if you want your dreams analysed! It's something I love to do with people to help them cultivate greater awareness! Enjoy the show guys!

Neil Laughton is a former Royal Marine Commamdo, helicopter pilot & Special Forces officer. A business career followed in construction and he sold his company to a FTSE 100 in 2011. Currently he is a business leadership trainer, charity chairman and Captain of the England Penny Farthing Polo Team.   He is passionate about travel, sport and adventure. He has in the last 35 years organised and led 50 + international adventurous expeditions on 7 continents by land, sea and air.

Roy Dean is an expert in the art of jiu jitsu, and his inspiring videos on YouTube have educated people around the world. Dean’s martial education is well rounded, holding first degree black belts in Kodokan Judo and Aikikai Aikido, and third degree black belts in Japanese and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Dean has written about his adventures in two books,"The Martial Apprentice" and "Becoming the Black Belt."

Heidi is a psychotherapist with 17 years experience in mental health counselling and trauma therapy. Heidi has worked in both the US and Australia and has extensive experience delivering therapeutic services to children and families. She works in private practice in Melbourne, has online parenting programs to support families, and when COVID allows, she tours with her tailored talks specialising in children's issues, and their solutions. Follow Heidi on Instagram @heidirogers_ #thebodykeepsthescore #healyourtrauma #psychotherapy

Here we go guys! Round two with the incredible Dr Nicole LePara. I first had a chat with her back in early 2019 and WOW what a massive few years she's had! From creating a healing circle, to writing a book and moving across the country, we had heaps to catch up on and she did not disappoint! Funnily enough, we spoke a lot about pizza! (You'll have to listen to find out!). Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and the New School for Social Research. She also studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole LePera often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients—and for herself—she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves.  Nothing short of a paradigm shift, Dr. Nicole LePera’s teachings empower the individual to break free from trauma cycles and create who they want to become. Enjoy guys!  #yourholisticpsychologist #selfhealers #healyourtrauma