Trauma, Psychedelics and Buddhism

Machan Taylor: Singer for Pink Floyd, Sting & Michael Jackson on Trauma & Psychedelic Healing

Machan Taylor, singer for Pink Floyd, Sting, Michael Jackson, Foreigner, Pat Benatar and more, joins Karen Sprinkel to discuss childhood trauma, belonging, and how psychedelic-assisted therapy became part of her healing journey. 👉 Karen Sprinkel: http://www.KarenSprinkel.com 👉 Machan Taylor: http://www.MachanTaylor.com | Book: https://a.co/d/0iNSNaNp In this conversation, Machan shares: • Growing up between cultures and never fully feeling she belonged • How guided psychedelic therapy helped uncover buried childhood trauma • What psychedelic therapy opened up that years of talk therapy had not • The difference between youthful experimentation and intentional healing • How trauma can remain hidden beneath success and performance • How this journey transformed her sense of identity, self-worth, and healing Special Thanks: Konstantin Alexander - Podcast Production http://www.KAStudiosHQ.com David Starfire - Music http://www.davidstarfire.com Ryan Bell - Logo Design

Karen Sprinkel - Mastering Vertical Energy: A New Approach to Personal Balance

Karen introduces her new concept of energy, focusing on maintaining vertical energy to stay balanced amidst external influences. She explores the interaction of physical, emotional, mental, subtle realms, past lives, and future potentials, emphasizing the importance of verticality for thriving in life. Karen also shares that the podcast will be taking a seasonal pause, creating space for integration and what comes next.

Cindy Swain - Trauma Survivor & Founder of In Her Name Foundation discusses the stages of healing

In this episode, Cindy, founder of the In Her Name Foundation, shares her journey inspired by her late sister, Carla J. Baker (1955–1976). A former college athlete, long-distance cyclist, yoga instructor, physical therapist, and high school tennis coach, Cindy discusses the many stages of healing from trauma. The conversation highlights the often-forgotten family members affected by tragedy, emphasizing the importance of honoring the life of a loved one and recognizing the impact on the community, especially siblings. https://inhernamefoundation.org/team Special Thanks to: Konstantin Alexander (KAStudiosHQ.com) - Podcast Production Ryan Bell (@IG bellphoto11.com) - Logo Design David Starfire (davidstarfire.com) - Music

Ilana Shauran - Buddhist Psychotherapist and Founder of the Deep Bow horizontal Buddhist community

In this episode, Ilana a previous programmer on the Space Shuttle turned Buddhist and psychedelic psychotherapist, describes how presence and deep listening are the keys to awakening. https://deepbow.org/about Special Thanks to: Konstantin Alexander (KAStudiosHQ.com) - Podcast Production Ryan Bell (@IG bellphoto11.com) - Logo Design David Starfire (davidstarfire.com) - Music

Sudi Narasimhan - The Fusion of Clinical Administration and Modern Paths to Comprehensive Healing

CEO of the Cabin in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Sudi has a unique insight into all the layers needed to provide a sustainable healing path to clients. Sudi shares how his own experiences helped shape the Cabin’s comprehensive offerings from classic psychotherapy, trauma and addiction treatment, to holistic services with the containment of the dharma. From the set and setting, to the community, he describes the many facets of well being. https://www.thecabinchiangmai.com/about-the-cabin/ Special Thanks to: Konstantin Alexander (KAStudiosHQ.com) - Podcast Production Ryan Bell (@IG bellphoto11.com) - Logo Design David Starfire (davidstarfire.com) - Music