Crying is not an uncommon experience during a plant medicine journey. Psilocybin often brings us into contact with feelings we’ve pushed away or learned to ignore, creating an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. In my work as a facilitator, I see this a lot. Lately, many of the men I’ve […]
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If you are exploring psilocybin as part of your recovery from depression, especially treatment-resistant depression, you’re not alone. Many people come to psilocybin-assisted therapy after years of trying medication after medication or after working hard in therapy without feeling meaningful relief. Psilocybin is not a cure, yet research shows it can be a powerful catalyst
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When is the last time you beat yourself up for something you did? It’s common for people to be intensely self-critical, but that can often hurt ourselves and our relationships.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS), which is not to be confused with Family Systems, is all the rage these days. It’s not just a fad, though, and it’s popular for a good reason: it’s effective, and research is beginning to prove it. Not only is it one of the most effective ways to heal from suffering
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In case you didn’t already know, it’s OK to cry. Sometimes, it’s what we need most of all. It’s OK to cry in front of your kids, too, so they learn that grief is a normal, acceptable human emotion. With all the heartache and grief in the world right now, you might have something to
I woke up this morning thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Whether your goals revolve around family or another area of your life, there are specific things you can do to help you maintain the changes that can, in fact, be transformative. Why Developing Healthy Habits is Good for Us According to James Clear in his
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Dr. Esther Perel, a well-known psychologist and a source of inspiration for me, says: “Bending is what we’re called to do when we can’t change our circumstances, when we can only change how we react to them.” This spoke to me deeply. Not only is it an important concept for stepfamilies to embrace, but it’s
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There’s someone who has been in my life lately who has taught me some things about myself. The funny thing is, I don’t even like him. He pushes my buttons like few others! To respect his privacy I won’t reveal who he is, but he’s someone who is going to be in my life for a while.
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