July 20, 2021

Shadow work, unconscious contracts, & unearned wisdom

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Reid Robison and Dr. Steve Thayer explore several aspects of the unconscious mind. They cover the following topics:

(1:00) What is the unconscious mind?
(2:01) The shadow and unconscious contracts
(2:50) How a person's growth can be disruptive to those around them
(6:15) Intergenerational trauma, healing, and work with ayahuasca
(10:42) Consciousness is like a 3-layered cake (The Science of Enlightenment: Teachings and Meditations for Awakening Through Self-Investigation, by Shinzen Young)
(12:15) Carl Jung – “Bewared of unearned wisdom”
(13:45) Working with unconscious content from an attachment perspective
(16:05) The inner critic
(16:50) The 4 Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz
(18:54) MAPS MDMA therapist manual
(19:11) Internal Family Systems (IFS) psychotherapy method

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice or mental health treatment. Consult with a medical/mental health professional if you believe you are in need of mental health treatment.