I have done psychedelic therapy for the last 4 years from psilocybin to ayahuasca and it has changed my life I'm not suicidal my outlook on life is better and I've forgiven people that I never thought I would. I recommend it to anyone with the right people there to talk you thru it.
As a social worker with lifetime first (and second) hand personal experience with mental health and working directly within the field for 8 of my 10-year career, I'm all for these trials and seeing where psychedelics fit in the future of America's MH treatment. Great interview, and thank you for sharing!
I have a question… I just got engaged about a month ago now, very happy, excited for our life together, etc. I have a very hard time expressing emotions and talking about how I feel as well as gathering my thoughts to my partner. He is very patient, understanding and more than willing to work things out and talk about things because I’m very big on wanting to know how he feels as well as him. It’s not that he gets frustrated at me because I’m going through something or we’re having a disagreement he just doesn’t understand I can’t tell him how I feel right away and need time to process how I feel which does get him anxious and overwhelmed a little bit because I need a moment. He thinks it’s because I was homeschooled all the years up till high school and I wasn’t really around people besides my family much and so forth. I was pretty sheltered, didn’t have do much with friends or going out but to me, transforming into something like that was not easy and definitely taught me a lot. It is not because I’m scared to talk or open up I just need time. Given some of my backstory to my question, how do I make communication easier for us?
Scheduled Check-Ins: something Chris and Peaches talk about doing . Instead of waiting for issues to arise, establish regular times for dedicated conversations. This could be a weekly “relationship check-in” where you discuss any concerns, positive observations, or simply how you’re feeling. Knowing this time is set aside can ease the pressure of on-the-spot emotional expression. Journaling: Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a powerful tool for processing emotions. It allows you to untangle complex feelings before trying to articulate them verbally. You can then share excerpts from your journal with your partner, or simply use it to clarify your own feelings before a conversation. "Thinking Time" Agreement: Explicitly agree with your partner that when a challenging topic arises, you need some processing time before discussing it fully. This could be a specific timeframe (e.g., “I need 30 minutes to think about this before we talk”) or a signal that you’ll initiate the conversation when you’re ready. This manages his anxiety by providing a predictable structure. Start Small: Practice expressing your feelings about less emotionally charged topics first. This could be sharing your opinion on a movie, expressing appreciation for something he did, or discussing a news article. Gradually increasing your comfort with expressing yourself will make it easier to tackle more complex emotional conversations. Focus on “I” Statements: Frame your feelings using “I” statements. For example, instead of saying “You make me feel anxious,” try “I feel anxious when…” This reduces defensiveness and helps your partner understand your perspective. Active Listening Practice: Engage in active listening exercises together. This involves one person speaking while the other listens attentively, paraphrases what they heard, and reflects back the speaker’s emotions. This helps both of you develop stronger listening skills and creates a safer space for vulnerability. Consider Professional Guidance: A therapist or counselor can provide tools and strategies for improving communication and emotional expression. They can also offer a neutral space to discuss any underlying anxieties or challenges that might be contributing to the difficulty. Affirm and Reassure: Regularly reassure your partner that your need for processing time isn’t a reflection of your feelings for him. Affirm your commitment to the relationship and your desire to improve communication.
I have done psychedelic therapy for the last 4 years from psilocybin to ayahuasca and it has changed my life I'm not suicidal my outlook on life is better and I've forgiven people that I never thought I would. I recommend it to anyone with the right people there to talk you thru it.
As a social worker with lifetime first (and second) hand personal experience with mental health and working directly within the field for 8 of my 10-year career, I'm all for these trials and seeing where psychedelics fit in the future of America's MH treatment. Great interview, and thank you for sharing!
I’m glad to see a guest on the show again, I always enjoyed the back and forth between you both and a third party.
Good show. I enjoyed his info. I've had a long interest in these topics for myself and mental health.
Listening rn on our road trip back home to visit the fam. 8 hrs of Chris and peaches, bet. 😊😊
Hell yeah! So excited for this episode
Me too 😊
I have a question…
I just got engaged about a month ago now, very happy, excited for our life together, etc. I have a very hard time expressing emotions and talking about how I feel as well as gathering my thoughts to my partner. He is very patient, understanding and more than willing to work things out and talk about things because I’m very big on wanting to know how he feels as well as him. It’s not that he gets frustrated at me because I’m going through something or we’re having a disagreement he just doesn’t understand I can’t tell him how I feel right away and need time to process how I feel which does get him anxious and overwhelmed a little bit because I need a moment. He thinks it’s because I was homeschooled all the years up till high school and I wasn’t really around people besides my family much and so forth. I was pretty sheltered, didn’t have do much with friends or going out but to me, transforming into something like that was not easy and definitely taught me a lot. It is not because I’m scared to talk or open up I just need time. Given some of my backstory to my question, how do I make communication easier for us?
Scheduled Check-Ins: something Chris and Peaches talk about doing . Instead of waiting for issues to arise, establish regular times for dedicated conversations. This could be a weekly “relationship check-in” where you discuss any concerns, positive observations, or simply how you’re feeling. Knowing this time is set aside can ease the pressure of on-the-spot emotional expression.
Journaling: Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a powerful tool for processing emotions. It allows you to untangle complex feelings before trying to articulate them verbally. You can then share excerpts from your journal with your partner, or simply use it to clarify your own feelings before a conversation.
"Thinking Time" Agreement: Explicitly agree with your partner that when a challenging topic arises, you need some processing time before discussing it fully. This could be a specific timeframe (e.g., “I need 30 minutes to think about this before we talk”) or a signal that you’ll initiate the conversation when you’re ready. This manages his anxiety by providing a predictable structure.
Start Small: Practice expressing your feelings about less emotionally charged topics first. This could be sharing your opinion on a movie, expressing appreciation for something he did, or discussing a news article. Gradually increasing your comfort with expressing yourself will make it easier to tackle more complex emotional conversations.
Focus on “I” Statements: Frame your feelings using “I” statements. For example, instead of saying “You make me feel anxious,” try “I feel anxious when…” This reduces defensiveness and helps your partner understand your perspective.
Active Listening Practice: Engage in active listening exercises together. This involves one person speaking while the other listens attentively, paraphrases what they heard, and reflects back the speaker’s emotions. This helps both of you develop stronger listening skills and creates a safer space for vulnerability.
Consider Professional Guidance: A therapist or counselor can provide tools and strategies for improving communication and emotional expression. They can also offer a neutral space to discuss any underlying anxieties or challenges that might be contributing to the difficulty.
Affirm and Reassure: Regularly reassure your partner that your need for processing time isn’t a reflection of your feelings for him. Affirm your commitment to the relationship and your desire to improve communication.
I would love to try this!