Healing Trauma through Psychedelics & EMDR: Davida Moore – Into Healing S2, Ep.9

Into Healing with Mira Kaddoura

Davida Moore is an indigenous psychotherapist whose journey into the healing space is deeply rooted in bridging traditional psychotherapy with various modalities, including yoga, DBT, EMDR, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Davida’s passion stems from understanding the importance of self awareness. She believes increased self awareness leads to the capability and capacity to heal. She emphasizes the importance of awareness in trauma healing and the role of the nervous system in mental health. Additionally, we delve into the world of psilocybin, discussing the role of a guide, safety and the benefits it can bring to individuals.
⭐️ In this episode, you’ll learn ⭐️
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Suppression
00:34 Meet Davida Moore: Indigenous Psychotherapist
01:09 Davida's Journey into Healing
02:10 Exploring Eastern Medicine and Yoga
03:00 Transition to Psychotherapy
03:34 Specializing in Trauma Resolution
04:05 Pioneering Psychedelic Therapy
04:58 Integrating Indigenous and African Roots
07:09 Understanding Self-Awareness in Healing
07:49 Navigating Dissociation and Trauma
08:23 The Role of Awareness in Healing
11:51 Coping with Uncomfortable Emotions
13:22 Healing the Nervous System
16:14 The Power of Talk Therapy
17:32 Introduction to EMDR
17:42 How EMDR Works
23:57 Transformative Power of EMDR
25:51 Understanding Psilocybin
28:59 The Role of Guides in Psychedelic Therapy
30:48 Microdosing vs. Macrodosing
33:39 Historical Use of Psilocybin
38:25 A Deep Dive into Psilocybin Therapy
39:47 The Mystical Experience and Integration
41:12 Exploring PSIP: Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy
43:06 Personal Journey and Training Insights
45:52 Transformative Client Stories
47:34 Assessing and Choosing the Right Modality
54:23 The Role of Community and Nature in Healing
55:19 Balancing Treatment and Spirituality
57:06 Accelerating the Adoption of Psychedelics
59:12 Addressing Fears and Misconceptions
01:05:13 Empowerment Through Healing
01:12:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Website: https://www.davidacmoore.com/
📚 Episode References:
Lauren Ampolos, PhD, IFMCP Clinical Director / Psychologist: https://illuminatewellnessmaui.com/
Saj Razvi, LPC is the Director of Education at PSI: https://www.psychedelicsomatic.org/about
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