Sarah Maxfield grew up in the 1970s and had some psychedelic experiences as a teenager that were recreational in nature. Her parents were loving but married young and dealt with their own challenges, making it difficult for them to be emotionally available for her as a child. Sarah spent decades in therapy but continued to experience anxiety and depression. She began learning about trauma where she gained an interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

Sarah began ketamine-assisted therapy where she recognized how much fear had been a limiting force in her life. Recently, Sarah also participated in a psilocybin-assisted therapy session where she felt a connection to her ancestors and experienced a spiritual rebirth. Psychedelics haven't been a magic bullet for Sarah but they have allowed her to make positive life changes, releasing her from the depression and fear that held her back for so long.

Links:

The Body Keeps the Score
A book by Bessel van der Kolk

Complex PTSD
A book by Pete Walker

No Bad Parts
A book by Richard Schwartz