What an illuminating conversation with Julian Bermudez, a psychedelic therapist whose wisdom is both relatable and deeply transformative. In this episode, Julian shares one of his guiding quotes: “We’re not responsible for the world that shaped our minds, but we are responsible for the minds that shape the world.” We unpack what it means to take responsibility for our inner life, especially when so much of who we are was shaped by circumstances outside our control. Julian’s personal journey and his work guiding others through pain and addiction highlight how awareness—not willpower—is the crucial first step toward real change. You'll learn why repeated patterns, people-pleasing, or even addiction aren’t moral failings, but often adaptations to early pain, and how turning inward allows authentic healing. Julian offers practical steps and stories that show how inner transformation naturally changes our outer world. This episode is for anyone ready to step into accountability, break generational cycles, and find genuine self-worth—starting not with the world, but with yourself.
Connect With Julian Bermudez
Website: https://psychedelic-integration.net
Instagram: https://instagram.com/psychedelic.integration
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Julian’s Work and Mission
00:41 Julian’s Favorite Quote
01:18 Breaking Down the Quote
02:17 The Impact of Childhood Environments
03:43 How Childhood Pain Shapes Adults
04:27 Signs We’re Not Taking Responsibility
05:01 Addictions and Adaptive Behaviors
06:02 Getting Curious About Our Patterns
06:24 The First Step: Awareness
07:27 Awareness Leading To Choice
08:53 How To Start Taking Responsibility
09:01 Redefining Addiction
09:41 What Are We Addicted To?
10:46 The Purpose Of Addictions
11:41 The Pain Underneath Addiction
12:13 Addiction As Symptom, Not Problem
12:39 Disconnection As Survival Mechanism
13:30 Treating Ourselves With Compassion
14:42 The Root Of Self-Judgment
15:58 Translating Awareness To Action
16:44 Why Change Starts Inside
17:46 Transforming The Outer World Through Inner Work
18:27 Julian’s Story Of Transformation
19:35 Presence As A Healing Tool
20:31 Helping Others By Healing Ourselves
21:05 The Downside Of Chasing Power
22:04 How Unresolved Pain Creates More Pain
22:49 Gratitude And Closing Reflections
23:03 Where To Find Julian
23:51 Final Thanks And Farewell
