In this powerful episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Keith Kurlander (@keithkurlander.ma), co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and a leading voice in integrative mental health and psychedelic therapy. With over two decades of experience, Keith offers deep insight, lived wisdom, and a compassionate perspective on mental illness, trauma recovery, and the evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing.
Keith shares his personal journey from nearly ending his life after a psilocybin experience at 19 to spending years exploring purpose, embodiment, and emotional well-being. His honesty sets the stage for a grounded and transformational conversation about what truly helps us heal.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this research-backed, eye-opening episode:
✅ The five core bridges of healing: purpose, embodiment, connection, self-care & transcendence
✅ Why trauma is a “presence disorder” and the most common root issue he sees
✅ How psychedelic therapy (psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine) helps release stuck emotional patterns
✅ What actually happens in the brain during psilocybin journeys
✅ The difference between therapeutic psychedelic work vs. recreational use
✅ Why integration is the most important phase of the journey
✅ How nutrition, movement, and sleep form the base of mental health
✅ Why many people wander without guides and how to find aligned teachers
✅ The future of psychedelic therapy and global shifts in legalization
✅ Keith’s personal self-care non-negotiables: movement, nutrition, sacred sleep
“Ultimately, we’re just trying to figure out how to love our life, how to reduce suffering and live our potential.” — Keith Kurlander
This episode is a must-listen for anyone exploring psychedelic therapy, trauma recovery, consciousness, or seeking a grounded framework for emotional and spiritual transformation.
🎧 Listen to Episode #178 on my website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon (@AmazonMusicUK), or anywhere you tune in just search The Self-Care Goddess Podcast.
🙌🏽 Connect with Keith Kurlander on LinkedIn: @Keith Kurlander
🎥 Watch the full episode now on YouTube: Rita Savoia
Link: https://www.youtube.com/@rita-savoia
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