Executive Coach Shawn Lesser had what looked like the perfect life, but it ended in a full mental breakdown where he confessed to his wife, "Please freaking kill me." He was then checked into a psych ward, but the real healing, and the true medicine- came from the most unexpected people. In this raw and honest conversation, Shawn shares the journey of hitting rock bottom and building The Rail, a mental health foundation based on the simple power of conversation and community. WHAT...

Welcome to a groundbreaking conversation that bridges ancient wisdom and modern clinical practice. Join David and spiritual psychologist Ekta Agarwal (Founder of Shakti Therapy) as they explore how to achieve completeness and profound healing by moving beyond diagnosis. In this episode, Ekta shares her holistic approach to therapy, focusing on the "in-between space" where real healing happens. Discover the crucial difference between clinical and spiritual psychology, the power of integration...

In this episode of The Healing Mindset Podcast, we’re joined by Professor Matthew Johnson, one of the world’s leading psychedelic scientists from Johns Hopkins University. For over 20 years, Matthew has been researching how psychedelics can impact mental health, depression, anxiety, and addiction, and today he shares his insights with us. 🌟 What we talked about in this episode: Why the world is suddenly paying attention to psychedelics. The real risks and benefits behind psychedelic therapy...

In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Crowder—a musician, mental health advocate, and CEO of Cope Notes. His journey wasn’t easy. Johnny grew up with severe childhood trauma, battled mental health struggles, and carried pain that nearly consumed him. But instead of letting his past define him, he transformed his pain into purpose—building a company that helps people around the world take small daily steps toward healing. We dive into: Johnny’s early struggles with trauma and mental healt...

In this episode of The Healing Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Dan Tomasulo – psychologist, author, and one of the leading voices in positive psychology. Dan shares powerful insights on how we can transform trauma into lasting strength and why our deepest struggles often hold the key to growth. Instead of letting pain define us, Dan shows how we can use it as fuel to build resilience, purpose, and even joy. 🌟 Topics We Cover - Why trauma can actually be a gateway to strength - Practical step...

After 15 marathons and a high-powered legal career, Jody Green thought she knew what grit meant — until she sat through 10 days of total silence at a Vipassana meditation retreat. In this deeply honest conversation, Jody shares the physical and emotional battles she faced, from crippling back pain to confronting years of stored grief, and the life-changing moment she finally asked for help. We explore her journey from rebellious musician to burnt-out corporate lawyer, and how psychedelics, m...

What if the chaos in your life was actually the key to your freedom? In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with world-renowned executive coach Rob Calvaroski a man who faced suicidal thoughts, left behind a high-paying career, and completely rebuilt his life through mindset transformation, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and ketamine-assisted healing. 🌿 From the peaceful jungles of Costa Rica to the darkest corners of mental health battles, Rob shares how pain can be the door...

Can integration heal more than just your psychedelic experience? Psychedelic therapist Marc Aixalà joins us to explore the deeper meaning of integration, healing, trauma, and wholeness. Whether you’ve taken psychedelics, experienced deep personal loss, or are simply trying to make peace with your past, this episode speaks directly to the human experience. Marc has helped thousands of people integrate powerful emotional journeys and build resilience through therapy, breathwork, and psychedeli...

Can psychedelics really help heal depression, trauma, and addiction? Neuroscientist Dr. Manesh Girn joins us to break down exactly how substances like psilocybin, DMT, ketamine, and 5-MeO-DMT change your brain, and why they’re giving hope to millions who feel stuck in rigid, negative mind patterns. In this deep yet easy-to-understand episode, we talk about: Depression: Why your mind gets stuck, symptoms, and why low mood isn’t just “low serotonin.” - Mind Flexibility: Why a healthy brain i...

Are you feeling emotionally flat? Like you’re going through the motions of life but nothing really hits anymore? In this episode of the Marpa Minds Podcast, we dive deep into emotional numbness, dissociation, and what it really means to feel disconnected from yourself and your surroundings. 🧠 Whether you’re high-functioning but internally exhausted, or stuck in a haze of “nothingness,” this episode offers real insights, grounding techniques, and a look at cutting-edge treatments like Sprava...

What if everything you’ve been told about mental health… is wrong? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Katie Walker, ICU nurse turned CEO of Revitalist, one of America’s leading ketamine clinic networks, to talk about what’s really going on in the mental health world. Katie has worked on the front lines of trauma and psychiatric care for decades. What she saw pushed her to challenge everything, from overprescribed antidepressants to outdated models of "managing" mental illness. 🔍 We co...

Trauma. PTSD. Healing. In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Rachel Yehuda, we dive deep into how psychedelic-assisted therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of PTSD and trauma recovery. From MDMA to ketamine, this episode explores the powerful potential of psychedelics in helping people process trauma, open up emotional wounds, and experience long-term healing. Rachel, a world-renowned neuroscientist and expert in PTSD, discusses her journey into psychedelic therapy, the critica...

From unresolved grief to groundbreaking healing, Angie Leek shares her powerful journey through depression, psychedelic therapy, and the transformative potential of ketamine. This is more than just a conversation. It’s a deep exploration of what it means to heal in today’s world, through science, somatics, and soul. Angie is a therapist, researcher, and somatic practitioner who’s not only lived through the darkness, but also helped countless others navigate theirs. Whether you're a clinician,...

Traditional success left her empty. After 15 years as a BBC journalist, Rana Rahimpour walked away from the spotlight and into the unknown. What did she find? Ego death. Plant medicine. Purpose. In this episode of The Healing Mindset, Rana shares her powerful journey from burnout and PTSD to becoming a psychedelic therapist and spiritual guide. We talk plant medicine, suffering as a portal, the collapse of identity, and finding bliss on the other side. Whether you’re a seeker, skeptic, or s...

Traditional psychiatry wasn’t enough 🧠 Dr. Abid Nazeer shares why he stepped away from the old model and built something new — focused on healing, not just symptom control. We talk Ketamine, Spravato®, TMS, trauma, and the future of psychiatry. Whether you’re a patient, clinician, or just curious — this one’s worth your time. 🙌 🔍 Topics we cover: 🔸 Why traditional meds often fall short 🔸 How interventional psychiatry works 🔸 Ketamine vs. Spravato: what actually helps 🔸 Neuroplasticity, tra...