Steven Sultanoff, drawing from 30 years of study and his book, Humor Matters, discussed the importance of humor in mental wellness. He explained the four areas of humor activation—laughter, mirth, wit, and relational fusion—and their associated health benefits.

He also shared his personal journey into therapeutic humor, his methods for teaching clinicians how to use humor, and his "prescription for a playful life," which highlights the need for empathic humor while strongly cautioning against hostile humor.

Dr. Tom Pinkson, a psychologist and ceremonial leader, explored his work integrating indigenous wisdom and psychedelic medicine. The discussion highlighted the difference between the shamanic approach, which honors the spirit of the plant and emphasizes interconnectedness, and the clinical model.

Dr. Pinkson stressed the importance of a community-focused perspective, moving from an "it's about me" to an "it's about we" mindset for healing. He also discussed his personal journey and the ethical use of psychedelics, which he believes requires recognizing the need for gratitude and giving back to nature's forces.

Cedric Bertelli, founder of the Emotional Health Institute and Emotional Resolution, joined Richard Zwicky to discuss his approach to emotional healing. Emotional Resolution is a teaching methodology designed to resolve debilitating emotional patterns by directing focus to physical sensations experienced during trauma.

The discussion highlighted how this method addresses the wounds created by trauma and can resolve between eight and twelve emotions in a single session by targeting the body's physical fear response.

Dr. Sarah Schewitz focuses on the critical link between early experiences, parenting styles, and adult attachment patterns (dismissive-avoidant and anxious). Dr. Schewitz explained that recurring conflicts in relationships often signal unresolved attachment trauma.

To overcome these past wounds, she stressed the importance of two primary strategies: first, evaluating if emotional reactions are proportionate to the present situation; and second, mastering nervous system regulation to build internal safety.

Vulnerability was highlighted as crucial for healing, though it is a subtle and difficult task for those with avoidant attachment. Dr. Schewitz concluded by noting that individual or couples therapy is beneficial at any stage and is key to creating emotionally secure relationships.

Richard Zwicky speaks with relationship coach Mr. Jay delves into the pitfalls of social media relationship advice, emphasizing that true relationship health stems from the relationship one has with themselves.

It highlights how childhood wounds and coping mechanisms often sabotage adult relationships, leading individuals to mistake these defenses for their true identity. Mr. Jay differentiates between a counselor (crisis management) and a coach (preventative and transformative work), offering practical steps like the "Lie/Forgiveness Exercise" to heal self-sabotage.

The discussion also covers the importance of self-love as structure and emotional honesty, and how to establish flexible boundaries through a "virtues list" and clear communication, especially for partners with abandonment issues.

Richard Zwicky welcomes Craig Maltese, author of "A Life Measured in Sessions: Sex, Fitness, and Self-Destruction," . They discussed the use of humor in addiction recovery, defining healthy sexual relationships, and movement as a tool for healing trauma.

Craig emphasized that the core of addressing self-harm through sex is defining a healthy sexual relationship, which varies for everyone. Craig also discussed the importance of understanding the origin of an addiction, questioning why an individual chooses a specific coping mechanism like sex over others such as food or gambling.

MC Medina joined Richard Zwicky on the podcast to explore their path in music, metaphysics, and holistic healing.

They highlighted the concept of "oneness" and how music and resonance shape personal connections. MC Medina also delved into Kazad Prana's holistic healing method, which uses "sesio scales" and sound healing to foster a deeper understanding of divinity through sound.

Richard Zwicky introduced Melissa Klass, a trauma-informed relational psychotherapist, who discussed how childhood trauma impacts adult relationships.

They defined and explored various attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how these manifest, particularly in anxious-avoidant pairings.

The conversation highlighted the importance of repairing relational ruptures, both individually and within new relationships, and Melissa offered practical steps and resources for healing.

Richard Zwicky introduced Simi Lichtman to discuss MDMA-assisted therapy for relational healing and trauma, explaining that MDMA, an empathogen, fosters safety and connection, allowing individuals to address deeply repressed trauma and relationship defenses.

Simi highlighted the importance of preparation and integration sessions, cautioning that the therapeutic experience might be challenging, not necessarily "ecstatic."

Richard and Simi also discussed guidance for self-guided MDMA journeys and its application in post-rupture relationships

Richard Zwicky and Christopher Pollock discussed psychedelic-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Christopher elaborated on the therapeutic process, safety protocols, including assessment for addictive disorders and blood pressure monitoring, and the crucial role of collaboration with psychiatrists.

He explained that this therapy facilitates "ego death" to process trauma without re-experiencing it, expanding an individual's "window of tolerance" to create new narratives.