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High On Healthy

Infusing the benefits of psychedelics and alternative medicine treatments, ranging from nutrition to supplementation, and personal development while pursuing the goal to live a healthy and abundant life! Host Richard Zwicky explores various treatments, regimens, and technology living a healthy and active lifestyle and a positive mindset.

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29:47

Matt Xavier: From Psychedelic DJ to Therapeutic...

High On Healthy ·

2025/08/04

Richard Zwicky welcomed Matt Xavier, detailing his diverse career path, from DJing in rave culture and running a record label to becoming an addiction counselor and, eventually, a practitioner of psychedelic-assisted therapy, emphasizing how all his experiences, including waitering, contributed to his current role. Matt defines music as an "active co-therapist," explaining its role in therapeutic settings by softening defenses and guiding clients through emotional experiences, with his DJing

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24:44

Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin on Integrating Faith,...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/28

Richard Zwicky introduced Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin, an Imago relationship therapist. Rabbi Slatkin explained their approach to relationships, emphasizing the divine orchestration of events, the importance of healing within relationships, and the role of Imago theory in understanding relational dynamics, along with the integration of spirituality and psychology. They discussed how challenges in relationships are opportunities for healing and how individuals often recreate childhood dynamics with

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24:34

Transforming Pain into Purpose: Jessica Yaffa's...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/25

Richard Zwicky welcomed Jessica Yaffa to a recording session where she shared her personal journey of transforming pain into purpose after surviving an abusive relationship. Jessica discussed her work helping others rebuild self-worth and safety by challenging societal messages, emphasizing healing through connection, and highlighting the importance of accountability and navigating setbacks for survivors. She also addressed the role of support systems, the potential of psychedelics in trauma

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28:20

Navigating Relationships with Paige Bond:...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/21

Richard Zwicky welcomed Paige Bond, a licensed marriage and family therapist, who discussed psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and strategies for navigating complex relationship issues like jealousy, betrayal, and difficult conversations. Paige outlined red flags for when therapy may not be appropriate (e.g., physical violence, lack of trust) and green flags indicating readiness for healing (e.g., willingness to change, internal work).

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32:26

Healing Through Pleasure and Psychedelics Rather Than...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/18

Dee Dee Goldpaugh, a trauma and sex therapist, explained how her book, "Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality," offers a gentle critique of current psychedelic-assisted therapy, defining "pleasure" as a sensory experience of being alive, which, combined with psychedelics, helps individuals overcome trauma, trust themselves, and foster deeper connection. The conversation delved into the importance of preparation and integration for psychedelic journeys, the

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24:44

How Can Physical Pain Having Emotional Roots

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/14

Richard Zwicky introduced the concept that physical pain often has emotional roots, and has a discussion with Timothy Spriggs, a certified energy healer and founder of Revive Wellness Center in Albuquerque.Timothy Spriggs discussed the concept of physical pain having emotional roots, with Timothy Spriggs explaining that trapped emotions and energy imbalances create blockages that manifest as pain, and they aim to release these using intention and magnetic charge, often employing muscle testing. They

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28:30

Core Values, Attachment, and Healing: A Conversation...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/11

Richard Zwicky and Katie Luman discussed the importance of core values in forming secure attachments, the impact of early experiences on attachment styles, and therapeutic approaches including the potential role of psychedelics. They also explored strategies for identifying genuine values, managing the nervous system, overcoming hyper independence, addressing past hurts, and setting healthy boundaries.

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24:44

Elemental Psychedelics and Colorado's Leading Role in...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/07

Dr. Shannon Hughes from Elemental Psychedelics discussed Colorado's leading role in psychedelic policy, highlighting the tension between formal legalization and grassroots practices, as well as ethical considerations in mushroom work, such as myths around quick healing and potential facilitator ego inflation. She emphasized the importance of careful selection of therapeutic partners and thorough facilitator training to mitigate potential harm. Dr. Shannon Hughes also detailed Elemental

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26:29

Stimulating Neuroplasticity for Therapeutic Benefits...

High On Healthy ·

2025/07/04

Richard Zwicky spoke with Dr. Joseph Tucker, CEO of Enveric Biosciences about their development of non-hallucinogenic neuroplastogens, inspired by psychedelic research, to stimulate neuroplasticity for therapeutic benefits. Dr. Tucker explained the distinction from psychedelics, the potential for regular use due to a shorter duration of effect, and the challenges in translating psychedelic treatments. They also discussed the application to PTSD, integration into the mental health landscape with

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22:50

Aleya Fraser on "Caribbean Herbalism": Bridging...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/30

Richard Zwicky introduced Aleya Fraser, author of "Caribbean Herbalism," a book exploring traditional plant knowledge. Fraser emphasizes documenting oral traditions while respecting cultural contexts and intellectual property. She highlighted cacao's subtle psychoactive properties and advised listeners to reconnect with ancestral knowledge through observation and research. Fraser, an author and ethnobotanist, whose new book "Caribbean Herbalism, traditional wisdom and modern

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26:09

Cat Rambo on Alternative Wellness and Sacred Medicine

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/27

Richard Zwicky interviewed Cat Rambo about her work in alternative wellness and sacred medicine. Cat Rambo shared insights into her journey, the diverse modalities in their practice, and the applications of various sacred medicines such as Ayahuasca, psilocybin, and Bufo.A key emphasis was placed on the importance of ceremonial context and responsible leadership in these practices. Challenges in wider acceptance, the crucial role of integration, detailed preparation processes considering the body,

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31:14

Psychedelic Treatments in Psychiatry: Ketamine,...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/23

Richard Zwicky talks to Ryan S. Sultan MD about psychedelic treatments in psychiatry, highlighting ketamine's role in treating depression and its potential to enhance psychotherapy, as well as discussing the promise and challenges of other psychedelics like psilocybin for various conditions. Ryan believes psychedelics provide access to deeper underlying issues, particularly trauma, making healing more effective plus acknowledged other methods like EMDR, psychoanalysis, and hypnosis that aim for

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21:34

Critical Memory Integration and Overcoming Blocks to...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/20

Richard Zwicky introduced Estefana Johnson, who presented Critical Memory Integration (CMI) as a novel approach focusing on internal experiences and nervous system responses to facilitate healing, contrasting with purely cognitive methods. Estefana detailed CMI's core principles involving memory reconsolidation and addressing outdated attachment strategies, and she discussed her experience in psychedelic research and potential for augmenting CMI with other modalities for severe trauma. They also

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23:54

A Holistic Approach to Trauma Therapy with Janet...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/16

Richard Zwicky interviewed certified EMDR and Brainspotting psychotherapist Janet Bayramyan about her holistic approach to trauma therapy, which integrates ketamine-assisted EMDR, body awareness, and consideration of cultural and generational trauma. Bayramyan's approach, which integrates lifestyle and holistic factors into therapy. Bayramyan emphasized the importance of body awareness in trauma processing and the impact of cultural and generational trauma. They also touched upon the evolving

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31:08

Self-assessment, The Role of Failure in Success, and...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/13

Richard Zwicky talks with Lincoln Stoller about a community-based approach to therapy. Stoller's presentation covered self-assessment, the role of failure in success, and emotional processing in therapy, particularly with psychedelics and high-performing clients. The conversation touched on the challenges therapists and clients face and the importance of confronting difficult experiences.Stoller offered insights on the future of psychedelics in therapy and cautioned against medicalizing

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19:59

Conscious Co-Parenting Institute and the Church of...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/09

Dorcy Pruter, founder of the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute and the Church of Soul Illumination, discussed her journey and work with host Richard Zwicky on the podcast High and Healthy. Pruter shared that her work began in 2006, motivated by personal experiences of parental alienation during her divorce and childhood. This led her to establish the Institute to address complex family dynamics. About five years ago, she founded the Church of Soul Illumination in Los Angeles, focusing on

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20:28

Potential Benefits of Using AI in Mental Health

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/06

Richard Zwicky talks with Dr. Tirrell De Gannes about the ethical considerations and potential benefits of using AI in mental health, emphasizing the importance of informed consent and human connection in therapy. Dr. De Gannes highlighted the need for AI to complement, not replace, professional help. They also explored how AI could be used as a support tool to understand topics like attachment styles but stressed that it should not be the sole source of information.Dr. De Gannes also discussed

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23:08

Latin Herbalism and Traditional Healing Practices...

High On Healthy ·

2025/06/02

Richard Zwicky speaks with Josie Castaneda about her kurandera practice, which combines traditional Mexican herbal healing with holistic approaches to address mental, physical, and lifestyle factors.Castaneda explained kuranderismo encompasses various healing practices, including herbalism (yervas), which is her specialty. She discussed her approach to healing, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and lifestyle factors, and how she typically begins by assessing a patient's

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25:02

Family Systems and National Healing with Phyllis Leavitt

High On Healthy ·

2025/05/26

Phyllis Leavitt discusses how family systems dynamics apply to national healing, focusing on ineffective communication and a "win-lose" paradigm as key factors in national division. She stresses the importance of individual healing through addressing personal trauma and societal injustices, and proposed communication techniques like reflective listening and accepting individuality to foster positive change.

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24:48

Bloomwell Study Shows Medical Cannabis Effective for...

High On Healthy ·

2025/05/19

Julian Wichmann, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bloomwell Group, shared findings from a sleep disorder study involving over 1,000 patients. The study revealed that 80% of patients reported a significant reduction in symptoms when using medical cannabis. Additionally, patient satisfaction was high, with medical cannabis being rated more effective than both over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids and prescription medications. Patients also reported fewer side effects with medical cannabis compared to

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