SUMMARY
Renee & Bex, both therapists & late-diagnosed autistic individuals, discussed their personal experiences & plans to research the intersection of autism & psychedelics as well as the potential benefits & challenges of using these psychedelics substances for therapy.
The conversation ended with a deep & meaningful discussion about their personal journeys, including their experiences with trauma, therapy, & psychedelics, & the need for more effective treatment modalities for neurodivergent individuals.
THEMES DISCUSSED
Exploring Autism and Psychedelic Therapy
Ketamine Therapy's Life-Changing Impact
Ketamine treatments helped Bex to relax & release physical tension, making therapy more effective. This change was also validated by her massage therapist.
Addressing Physical Trauma in Therapy
The need for a "bottom-up" approach to healing was discussed as well as the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism, in identifying their body's states & needs due to difficulties with interoception.
Ketamine Therapy & Autism Impact
Ketamine therapy significantly reduced Bex’s depression scores & also seemed to affect her autism, making her less sensitive to sensory inputs & more flexible in daily routines.
Coping With Trauma & Loss
Emotional Experiences and Visions
An MDMA vision (black, oozing river of trauma & a vision of her younger self on the other side) led Bex to realize that she needed to confront her trauma directly. A life-changing moment with ketamine & a positive experience with MDMA also helped her feel more connected & less overwhelmed by her autism.
Journey to Self-Realization and Acceptance
"I am enough" is a belief that is hard for neurodivergent people to claim. A journey led Bex to realize that while she had spent her life asking for permission & approval to exist, she was always good enough. Bex shared her husband's sweet emotional response to their realization.
Neurodivergent Identities and Trauma Therapy
Exploring Psychedelic Treatments for Healing
Substance Sensitivity & Neurodivergent Effects
Personal Journeys and Therapy Challenges
About Our Guest: Bex is the owner of Your Unique Mind LLC & provides Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at Klarity Clinic in Las Vegas NV. Bex is also pursuing a PhD in Autism Studies at Towson University in Maryland.
In private practice Bex is focused on clients who are autistic or have other neurodivergent identities, trauma, & relational challenges related to neurodivergence.
In any spare time, Bex can be found playing or listening to music, playing poker, reading & researching various special interests, advocating for autistic supports, & enjoying her friends and family which include her 4 cats.
About Our Host: Renee is a therapist turned coach specializing in CPTSD, trauma bonds, & Neurocomplexity. Learn more here: https://resetwithrenee.com/
Both your host & guest are graduates of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute: https://psychiatryinstitute.com/psychedelic/
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