Richard Zwicky introduced Dr. Stefanie Mazer, a licensed psychologist and founder of Mindwise Inc., who explained her psychodynamic training and individualized approach to working with neurodivergent clients, especially those with late-diagnosed ADHD and autism.

Stefanie expressed concerns about the politicization of mental health diagnoses and insurance, discussed attachment styles and healing trauma in relationships, and emphasized the importance of therapist self-care and destigmatizing mental health for professionals.

Dr. Sabrina Hadeed, a licensed therapist, speaks with Richard Zwicky. She specializes in helping individuals and couples address harmful conditioning through existential phenomenological psychology, which emphasizes understanding human experience, meaning-making, and the importance of boundaries and communication.

They also explored psychedelic-assisted relational work, specifically using psilocybin and ketamine to foster vulnerability and shift perspectives, with a strong focus on integration practices to sustain therapeutic benefits.

Dr. Shereen Mohsen explains how traditional talk therapy can be hindered by a person's emotional

"protectors," which are defenses like denial that help them function but can also prevent them from addressing core issues. '

Psychedelics help to lower these protectors, promoting greater openness and a sense of safety. This can accelerate therapeutic work by helping clients release emotions they've been avoiding.

Psychedelics also enhance empathy and compassion for oneself and one's partner, leading to a deeper connection. This process helps couples confront their feelings and freely express them, which is often a significant challenge.

Dr. Sam Zand explains how psychedelic-assisted therapies are revolutionizing mental healthcare by offering new approaches to treat conditions like PTSD, depression, and attachment injuries. He emphasized that these therapies, when combined with traditional methods, help individuals reset their minds, encourage self-exploration, and address underlying issues rather than just symptoms.

Dr. Zand detailed how different psychedelics like ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin can specifically aid in healing the nervous system, processing early attachment injuries, and fostering neural rewiring. He also underscored the crucial role of "integration" after a psychedelic journey, highlighting the need for strong support systems and structured routines to help individuals carry insights forward and sustain positive changes.

Richard Zwicky introduced Lindsey Yochum from Attune Counseling Center. Lindsey is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She discussed the significance of self-awareness, attachment styles, and relationship repair.

Key topics included understanding oneself to cultivate healthy relationships, the vital role of self-compassion, and effective strategies for navigating conflict and supporting partners.

Kayla Meyer, a counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment styles, talks to Richard Zwicky about attachment styles, defining them as patterns largely influenced by childhood experiences and temperament. Kayla elaborated on the four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized), their origins, and their impact on therapeutic processes, highlighting how a relational therapist observes these patterns in the client-therapist relationship.

Kayla and Richard concluded that healing attachment issues involves self-awareness, emotion regulation, corrective emotional experiences, and choosing a secure partner, noting that trauma work often addresses attachment issues and that progress is measured through self-report and observing successful relationships.

Richard Zwicky welcomed Taylor Santioni, a senior therapist and clinical manager at Sophos Recovery, to discuss emerging trends and tools in mental health treatment, particularly focusing on the evolution of telemental health and AI in therapy.

They highlighted the benefits and challenges of AI, emphasizing its role as a supportive tool rather than a definitive solution, and explored how virtual modalities and wearable technologies enhance accessibility and accountability in mental health programs.

Tom Horvath spoke with Richard Zwicky discussed various aspects of addiction and recovery. Tom clarified common misunderstandings about addiction, emphasizing the importance of long-term meaning and purpose over short-term gratification, and discussed strategies for sustaining change, including letting go of self-blame and focusing on small, back-and-forth steps.

They also explored the potential role of psychedelics in treatment under medical supervision, the supportive role of families using approaches like CRAFT, and how individuals can choose between mutual help groups like Smart Recovery and 12-step programs based on personal comfort. Tom Horvath also shared contact information for listeners interested in learning more about their work.

Richard Zwicky welcomed Suzannah Weiss, a marriage and family therapist and psychedelics journalist, to discuss healing. Suzannah identified abandonment issues as the most common emotional wounds in couples, leading to unhealthy attachments and paranoia. She discussed strategies for addressing abandonment issues, including supporting the partner in their healing, engaging in couples therapy, and offering reassurance, while also understanding their triggers. Suzannah Weiss emphasized the importance of both partners taking responsibility in conflicts.

She also addressed common misconceptions about relationship therapy, noting that many perceive it as a sign of failure. The conversation shifted to the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in couples therapy, with Suzannah explaining how psychedelics help individuals drop their ego, fostering emotional connection and uncovering subconscious motivations or trauma.

She also highlighted ethical considerations in psychedelic-assisted therapy, warning against individuals who abuse their power. For those starting a healing journey, Suzannah recommended somatic therapy and breathwork as entry points, as well as exploring shamanic healing that does not involve psychedelics.

Richard Zwicky speaks with Christian Rasmussen, founder of MN Nice Ethnobotanicals on a NEW High on Healthy. We learn about how Amanita Mascaria is safe and offers a unique, gentle transformation for processing trauma and fostering well-being. 

Christian shared his personal recovery from benzodiazepine withdrawal with Amanita, explaining its benefits for addiction, trauma, and overall healing through microdosing and low-to-medium doses, emphasizing its distinct effects from psilocybin.

We learn how MN Nice Ethnobotanicals is rebranding and moving to Los Angeles to become a global brand, focusing on community-building through ceremonies, retreats, and a donation-based facilitator training program, while balancing altruism with profit and promoting "sacred commerce" and open-source research.