PSIP Deep Dive 2: Unlocking Trauma Through the Nervous System

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Expanding Consciousness

Michael Wally and Nikolas Haag

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How to connect to your higher self & escape the matrix. Two software engineers deconstruct together what they learned about spirituality, non-duality and the human experience. We explore to sharpen our awareness, make life more enjoyable, be little kinder, become more authentic, less reactive, more present & ultimately expand our consciousness. For Feedback & Inquiries: expanding.consciousness.podcast@gmail.com

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PSIP Deep Dive 2: Unlocking Trauma Through the Nervous System | Ep. 55

Expanding Consciousness

54 minutes 43 seconds

7 months ago

PSIP Deep Dive 2: Unlocking Trauma Through the Nervous System | Ep. 55

In this follow-up episode on Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy (PSIP), we explore how trauma gets stored in the nervous system—and what it takes to release it. From car accidents to childhood wounds, many people unknowingly carry unresolved trauma that keeps them stuck in patterns of fear, dissociation, or numbness.

We take a closer look at the defense cascade, the therapeutic role of cannabis, and how PSIP creates space for deeply vulnerable states to emerge and be processed. We also discuss the challenges of breaking through protective blocks, the potential of democratizing trauma healing tools, and the vital importance of embodiment, awareness, and relationship in therapy.

If you’re curious about how deep trauma work actually functions—or if you’ve ever wondered why some therapeutic methods fall short—this episode is packed with insights.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – Introduction: Revisiting PSIP and Trauma Work

• 00:02:23 – Mapping the Nervous System: The Defense Cascade Explained

• 00:04:23 – Case Study: A Car Accident and Unresolved Activation

• 00:06:23 – Why Calming Techniques Aren’t Always the Answer

• 00:08:23 – Allowing Activation to Complete: The Key to Healing

• 00:10:23 – How PSIP Compares to CBT and Exposure Therapy

• 00:12:23 – The Role of Cannabis in Trauma Processing

• 00:15:23 – Creating a Safe Container for Vulnerability

• 00:18:23 – Why Cannabis Alone Doesn’t Trigger Trauma Release

• 00:20:23 – Therapist Presence and Intention as Catalysts

• 00:23:23 – Trust, Safety, and the Therapist–Client Relationship

• 00:26:23 – Why Facilitators Need Lived Experience

• 00:29:23 – Training Requirements in Psychedelic Therapy Models

• 00:33:23 – Can We Democratize Trauma Healing?

• 00:36:23 – Solo Models and the Challenge of Accessibility

• 00:39:23 – Navigating Expanded States Without a Therapist

• 00:42:23 – Mapping Trauma Healing Across Individuals

• 00:44:23 – States of Consciousness and the Default Mode Network

• 00:47:23 – How Trauma Narrows Awareness and Experience

• 00:50:23 – The Energy Cost of Suppressing Trauma

• 00:53:23 – Conclusion: From Emergency Mode to Awareness