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What does brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand have to do with integration work after psychedelic therapy? A lot, actually. In this video, I explain what it really takes to integrate transformational insights — especially when you're working through complex trauma. Shifting lifelong beliefs like “I’m not good enough” doesn’t happen in one session. It takes repetition, emotional resilience, and patience. This is the often-messy middle. The part no one wants to talk about. But it's where real healing happens. If you're navigating the aftermath of a therapeutic experience or preparing for one, this reflection on the discomfort of rewiring your inner narrative might help. 💬 Want to dive deeper into the integration process? 📘 My memoir Rescuing Jill and companion workbook are available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/author/jillsitnick 👉 If you’d like to dive deeper into how MDMA-assisted therapy supports healing, grab my free 5-Day MDMA Therapy Email Course http://mdmaforptsdtreatment.com 💡 Exploring the intersection of personal growth, trauma recovery, and healing journeys. #PsychedelicIntegration #TraumaHealing #MindfulTransformation #EmotionalResilience #healingjourney 00:00 - Are You Ready for Integration Work? 00:20 - My Story: MDMA Therapy for PTSD 00:50 - The Power of Perspective Shifts 01:25 - Realizing Childhood Trauma Wasn't My Fault 02:10 - Why Insight Alone Isn’t Enough 02:40 - Rewiring Beliefs Takes Repetition 03:20 - Brushing with Your Non-Dominant Hand (Analogy) 04:00 - The Messy Middle of Integration 04:40 - Training the Brain Through Practice 05:10 - Why Integration Is the Real Work 05:35 - Resources for Your Healing Journey
The One Sign You Might Not Be Ready for Deep Healing
In this short from the Psychedelic Scene Podcast with host Jill Sitnick, we explore how trauma-informed design can guide the ethical use of AI in mental wellness spaces. By prioritizing emotional safety and empathy over automation, this guided approach from David Esselman from the Fireside Project highlights how human facilitators remain essential to the inner work journey. This is part of our ongoing exploration of conscious transformation, emotional resilience, and what it really takes to create safe containers for healing journeys. Technology may evolve, but our capacity for connection remains irreplaceable. 🧠 This video is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional care or medical advice. Full Interview: https://youtu.be/RQN3BD-82iY
Can AI Support Healing Without Losing the Human Touch?
What if some of your most fundamental limiting beliefs aren't from trauma, but from never having the chance to question them? This video explores how deeply ingrained personal beliefs can influence our mental health, drawing from my own experience with therapy for PTSD symptoms. It highlights the importance of addressing these core emotions for true healing.
You've Been Wrong About Where Beliefs Come From
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: How Psychedelics Helped Me Heal Childhood Trauma Jill shares her transformative experience with MDMA therapy for PTSD caused by child abuse. She explores how many of her fundamental limiting beliefs were actually inherited or formed during childhood and explains how psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy helped her question and overcome those beliefs. Through a compelling parable about monkeys and bananas, Jill illustrates the power of entrenched beliefs and emphasizes the significance of introspection and healing. Tune in to learn more about her journey. 📧 Start your healing journey - Start the Free 5-Day Email Course: Exploring MDMA-Assisted Therapy: http://mdmaforptsdtreatment.com 00:00 Introduction: Challenging Fundamental Beliefs 00:18 Jill's Personal Journey with MDMA Therapy 00:48 The Monkey Parable: Understanding Limiting Beliefs 02:57 Impact of Childhood and Family on Beliefs 03:21 Role of Psychedelics in Healing 05:08 Realizations and Healing through Psychedelic Therapy 05:52 Jill's Memoir and Resources for Healing
🌱 Generational Beliefs You Didn't Choose — And How I Unwound Mine
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, what happens when healing requires something machines can't replicate — empathy? In this short from the Psychedelic Scene Podcast with David Esselman, we explore how creating safe environments for therapeutic practice and nervous system regulation starts with human connection. It’s not about replacing the guide — it’s about training them to show up better. You can find the conversation here: https://youtu.be/RQN3BD-82iY
Why Empathy Still Matters More Than AI in Healing Work
Choosing the right practitioner for a guided inner work session is one of the most important — and overlooked — parts of the healing journey. If you're not being asked thorough questions about your mental health, intentions, support system, and safety, that might be a red flag. In this video, I share why being “annoyed” by intake questions can actually be a good thing — and how it reflects the care and structure needed for trauma-informed healing. 💡 This video is for educational purposes only and reflects personal experiences. It is not medical advice. #HealingJourney #TherapeuticExperiences #TraumaHealing #PsychedelicIntegration #EmotionalResilience
🛡️ This Green Flag Might Just Keep You Safe
Before any therapeutic experience can truly begin, there’s the preparation phase. This is where intention-setting, emotional reflection, and nervous system grounding take center stage. It’s a key part of the healing journey that supports trauma recovery, emotional resilience, and personal growth. This video is for educational purposes only.
What happens before the work begins?
Ever feel like you're doing the work but still not healing fast enough? There’s a reason — and it has everything to do with what lies underneath the surface. In this video, I explain how I use the iceberg metaphor to help my coaching clients understand why trauma healing can take time — especially if you’ve experienced long-term neglect or abuse. I share how MDMA-assisted therapy helped me reach the subconscious beliefs that were still driving fear and hypervigilance, even decades after the abuse ended. 💡 This video is for educational purposes only and based on personal experience. It does not promote any illegal activity or specific modality.
🌿 Why You’re Not Healing “Fast Enough” (It’s the Iceberg)
What if the most important part of your healing journey isn’t the “journey” at all? In this video, I explain the 40/20/40 rule I learned during MDMA-assisted therapy. Only 20% of the healing happens during the actual experience — the rest is in how you prepare and integrate what arises. This framework has helped me — and so many others — approach inner work with realistic expectations and lasting results. 💡 This content is based on personal experience and is intended for educational purposes only.
🌿 Most Healing Happens After the Journey: Here’s Why
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