31. How Psychedelic Integration Helps Women Heal Pandemic Trauma

When the world shut down in March 2020, many of us—especially women—were left alone with our fear, our patterns, and our pasts. In this episode, April Pride explores how the collective trauma of the pandemic resurfaced old wounds, especially for those with a history of trauma. Through candid stories and expert insights, this conversation highlights how psychedelic integration can help us understand and release the trauma our bodies still carry. Listeners will walk away with grounded tools, emotional validation, and a sense that they’re not alone. If you're ready to reconnect with your body, reframe your story, and finally face those “fucked years,” this episode is for you.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Pandemic trauma triggered PTSD symptoms for many—especially women with past trauma.

-Psychedelics like psilocybin can help access and release repressed memories in a safe, supported way.

-Integration practices like tapping, sensory grounding, and adult reparenting can neutralize old triggers.

-Women are more likely to use psychedelics to address trauma, especially birth-related and sexual trauma.

-Lower-dose cannabis and psychedelics can reduce nightmares, reframe trauma, and foster deep emotional healing.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/psychedelic-integration-pandemic-trauma

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