Uncovering and Healing From Repressed Trauma: Alex Abraham's Journey | The Life Shift Podcast
In this profound episode of The Life Shift Podcast, host Matt Gilhooly connects with Alex Abraham, who bravely shares his journey from suffering chronic pain to emotional liberation. Alex's story unveils his experiences with repressed childhood trauma, the discovery of his abuse through psychedelic-assisted therapy, and his ongoing path to recovery and self-discovery.
Episode Highlights:
- The Link Between Physical Symptoms and Emotional Trauma: Alex discusses how his physical ailments, initially unexplained by doctors, were manifestations of deeply hidden trauma.
- The Therapeutic Power of Psychedelics: Alex shares his experience with MDMA and psilocybin in a controlled therapeutic setting, which led him to uncover and process repressed memories of abuse.
- The Importance of a Support System: Throughout his healing journey, Alex emphasizes the critical role of a strong support system, including therapists and loved ones.
About Alex Abraham:
Alex Abraham is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who found healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy. When not educating other survivors about the benefits of psychedelics, Alex, a connoisseur of food truck fare, enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new foods. He resides in Austin, Texas.
Connect with Alex:
https://www.instagram.com/alexabraham1122/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Power of Podcasting
02:00 Alex's Journey of Healing and the Role of Psychedelics
07:44 Integration and the Importance of Holistic Healing
11:04 Uncovering Trauma and the Start of Transformation
24:39 Changing Attitudes and the Future of Healing
28:13 Conclusion and Encouragement to Seek Healing
34:35 The Power of Storytelling
38:01 Exploring Different Modalities
44:48 Writing a Memoir
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