Tanmeet Sethi is an integrative and psychedelic physician who blends Western medicine with ancient healing practices to emphasize the transformative power of joy in healing. In this episode of I’m Human Too, Tanmeet discusses her approach to well-being, highlighting how joy is a crucial resource for personal and community healing. Her book, Joy is My Justice, Reclaim Yours Now, explores how joy can coexist with pain and deepen our connection to meaning and love.
Tanmeet shares her experience with psychedelic therapy, highlighting its ability to uncover personal narratives and access deeper healing. She distinguishes joy from happiness, emphasizing that joy is an intrinsic, embodied state that enhances mental health, especially in marginalized communities where systemic barriers often hinder access to healing.
Drawing from her own experience with trauma, Tanmeet discusses the importance of self-compassion, gratitude, and the role of psychedelics in unlocking resilience and joy. Her work reminds us that joy is not just an emotion but a tool for empowerment and healing, essential for both personal and collective transformation.