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Trauma and psychedelics. Ayahuasca Podcast with Steve Thayer
Manage episode 443076224 series 3545232
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve Thayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with ketamine. Steve is the clinical director for psychotherapy and training at Numinus and co-hosts the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast.
We touch upon topics like:
Steve’s journey into mental health and psychedelics (00:57)
Ketamine-assisted therapy and its benefits (03:18)
Spirituality and intuition in personal growth (05:56)
Challenges faced by first responders and veterans (13:19)
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy vs. traditional therapy (16:52)
Accelerating the therapeutic process with psychedelics (18:25)
Psychological flexibility and the impact of psychedelics (19:24)
The role of facilitators in ensuring safe psychedelic experiences (50:42)
The importance of training and self-awareness for facilitators (51:12)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Steve Thayer at www.drstevethayer.com or on Instagram @drstevethayer.
66 episodes
Manage episode 443076224 series 3545232
In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Steve Thayer, PhD, a clinical psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly with ketamine. Steve is the clinical director for psychotherapy and training at Numinus and co-hosts the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast.
We touch upon topics like:
Steve’s journey into mental health and psychedelics (00:57)
Ketamine-assisted therapy and its benefits (03:18)
Spirituality and intuition in personal growth (05:56)
Challenges faced by first responders and veterans (13:19)
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy vs. traditional therapy (16:52)
Accelerating the therapeutic process with psychedelics (18:25)
Psychological flexibility and the impact of psychedelics (19:24)
The role of facilitators in ensuring safe psychedelic experiences (50:42)
The importance of training and self-awareness for facilitators (51:12)
If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com.
Find more about Steve Thayer at www.drstevethayer.com or on Instagram @drstevethayer.
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