Dr. Reedy discusses how skills and tools don’t make up the transformative substance of our therapy journey. He talks about a “transformation of consciousness” that occurs when we are deeply changed. He explains ego-death and how fear and love are the primary forces that drive our behavior. He explains that therapy is not about improvement but rather about self-compassion, increased consciousness, and rests on a foundation of sense of safety.

How Behavioral Therapy Falls Short - Ep 670

Dr. Reedy defines and discusses what makes for emotional safety. He talks about how emotional safety heals us and how repeated exposure to an emotional safe person changes our nervous system permanently. He explains that when the “big people” from our childhood were unable to sit with us and our feelings, we learned to hide and protect ourselves… and these efforts to protect ourselves become our mental illnesses.

Emotional Safety - Ep 671

Dr. Reedy takes live questions from the audience on parenting and boundaries. He explains how compassion is born by our boundaries. He explains that children and partners will inevitably require us to face aspects of ourselves we have avoided. We will have to fail, come up short and own our limitations as we practice self-care and attempt to meet our loved ones with love and compassion.

Carrying Your Own Shadow (A.M.A.) - Ep 672

Dr. Reedy talks about what it means to hold space for another, what gets in the way of doing so and how this impacts the development of a child or the client in therapy. He explains that seeing someone is the key to mental health and resiliency and that the foundation of our ability to do that is in how we have managed to heal our own narcissistic wounding (the wounding of not being seen and accepted as we are).

The Science of Holding Space - Ep 673

Dr. Reedy discusses how rebellion is a response to a situation where the project of individuation is threatened or stalled. He explains that individuation is the answer to the soul’s longing for itself. He invites listeners to consider disregarding what they were taught about parenting, children and even this broadcast. He explained the attachment requires that we accept the premise that “our children are not our children.” (Gibran)

Rebellion, Individuation, and Connection - Ep 674

Dr. Reedy discusses the issue related to individuals choosing to cut contact with their family members. He also talks about what to do when you are on the receiving end of this kind of boundary.

Choosing To Go "No Contact" with Family - Ep 675

Dr. Reedy welcomes Dr. Katia Moritz, an expert in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr. Moritz discusses common misperceptions is the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. She explores the etiology and how family members are the not cause of the issue, but may be inadvertently contributing to some of the dynamics. 

N.B.I.: https://www.nbiweston.com  
Dr. Moritz’s bio: https://www.nbiweston.com/katia-moritz

O.C.D. - an Interview with Katia Moritz, Ph.D., ABPP - Ep 676

Dr. Reedy welcomes Dr. Alexa Altman where she discusses how psychedelics bring the unconscious material into consciousness. She talks about the importance of integration. 
Dr. Altman’s Website: https://www.i-psychedelic.com 
1. Single-dose psilocybin (25 mg) with psychological support for MDDJAMA – “Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder” psychiatryonline.org+15sunstonetherapies.com+15pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15 Summary: Demonstrated strong antidepressant effects and good tolerability over follow-up. Email: info@hopkinspsychedelic.org 
2. One-Year Follow-Up of Psilocybin for Depression
Study: Long-term effects of psilocybin therapy for depression
Johns Hopkins – “Psilocybin treatment for major depression effective for up to a year” Summary: 67% of participants remained in remission one year post-treatment.
3. MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Severe PTSD
Randomized, placebo-controlled MDMA-assisted therapy
Nature Medicine – “MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD” Summary: Significant reduction in PTSD symptoms, well‑tolerated in a diverse cohort.
Contact (MAPS / Lykos Therapeutics): Email: info@maps.org 
4. Psilocybin for Cancer-Related Anxiety & Depression
Psilocybin in patients with life-threatening cancer
PMC – “High-dose psilocybin produced large decreases in depressed mood and anxiety…” Summary: 80% of participants maintained significant symptom relief at 6 months. Website: heffter.org (contact via site) en.wikipedia.org 
1. Johns Hopkins University
Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research
Psilocybin for depression, anxiety, addiction, and end-of-life distress
Why it’s top-tier: The first major U.S. institution to receive regulatory approval for psychedelic research in modern times. 🔗 hopkinspsychedelic.org  
2. Imperial College London
Centre for Psychedelic Research
Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, brain imaging, DMT studies
Why it’s top-tier: Home of pioneering neuroimaging studies on psychedelics; led by Robin Carhart-Harris (now at UCSF). 🔗 imperial.ac.uk 
3. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
MDMA for PTSD (now in Phase 3 trials), harm reduction, global education
Why it’s top-tier: MAPS initiated the first FDA-approved Phase 3 trials for MDMA-assisted therapy. 🔗 maps.org
4. University of California, San Francisco 
Psychedelic Research Program 
Psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine; Robin Carhart-Harris now leads U.S. arm
Why it’s top-tier: Integrates neuroscience, clinical psychology, and pharmacology. 🔗 psychedelics.ucsf.edu
5. NYU Langone Health
Center for Psychedelic Medicine
End-of-life anxiety, alcoholism, PTSD, and psilocybin studies
Why it’s top-tier: Known for rigorous clinical trials and major collaborations. 🔗 med.nyu.edu
6. University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA Psychedelic Studies Initiative
Psilocybin + CBT, anxiety, clinical protocols
Why it’s top-tier: Conducting one of the few FDA-regulated psilocybin trials with integrated therapy. 🔗 uclapsi.org
7. University of Wisconsin–Madison / Usona Institute
Psilocybin for major depression (FDA Phase 3 trials)
Why it’s top-tier: Leading U.S.-based nonprofit with regulatory traction and major academic partnerships. 🔗 usonainstitute.org
8. Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics
Neurobiological mechanisms of psychedelics
Why it’s top-tier: Combines Harvard academic leadership with Mass General clinical infrastructure. 🔗 massgeneral.org
9. University of New Mexico
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies & Research Group
Ketamine, DMT, and MDMA research; Indigenous-informed approaches
Why it’s top-tier: Interdisciplinary and trauma-informed program with cultural awareness. 🔗 hsc.unm.edu
10. Oregon Health & Science University 
State-licensed psilocybin therapy programs, public health, training
Why it’s top-tier: One of the first institutions engaging with psilocybin therapy post-legalization under Measure 109. 🔗 ohsu.edu

Psychedellic Assisted Psychotherapy - an Interview with Alexa Altman, Ph.D. - Ep 677

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When My Needs Are Ignored (Ask Me Anything) - Ep 678

Dr. Reedy reviews the book by Richard Bach, the author of Jonathon Livingston Seagull. Illusions is the allegory of a “Master Messiah” as he passes his wisdom on to Richard, the apprentice. The overarching message of the book is that we are accountable and responsibility for our own meaning, our own happiness. His telling illustrates that such a message is often rejected because we don’t want to take on the responsibility for our lives – we want to blame our unhappiness on our circumstances, on others.

Illusions, by Richard Bach (Book Review) - Ep 681

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