Trauma, Psychedelics and Buddhism

Machan Taylor, singer for Pink Floyd, Sting, 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 cu...

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 integrati...

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, empha...

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

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 descri...

A musician turned psychotherapist, Adam Kadmon LCSW, reflects on how Buddhism and psychedelics helped his own trauma healing. He described his wisdom to bring these deep depths of healing to his clients on the healing path - a rare find in the psychotherapy space.  https://kadmoncpt.com Special Thanks to: Konstantin Alexander (KAStudiosHQ.com) - Podcast Production Ryan Bell (@IG bellphoto11.com) -...

Sharon Niv, Cognitive Psychologist, the co-founder of Joyous, a public benefit company helping make psycholytic, or low-dose, ketamine assisted care more accessible and affordable than ever before discusses her passion to improve health care for all. https://www.joyous.team/ Special Thanks to: Konstantin Alexander (KAStudiosHQ.com) - Podcast Production Ryan Bell (@IG bellphoto11.com) - Logo Design...

Dr. Radhikesh Das is a physician-turned-astrologer who bridges modern medical science with ancient Vedic wisdom. After earning his Doctorate of Medicine in 1999 and serving over two decades in clinical and executive roles, he followed his family’s multigenerational lineage of Ayurvedic doctors and astrologers into the study of Vedic and Medical Astrology. Now a full-time astrologer, meditation tea...

Note: This episode contains audio glitches due to technical issues during recording. In this enlightening conversation, Reverend Kokyo shares his journey through Zen Buddhism and the integration of his prior experiences with psychedelics into his spiritual practice. He discusses the profound impact of both Zen teachings and psychedelic experiences on his understanding of self, trauma, and healing....

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, or Nine Emperor Gods Festival, is a Taoist ritual held each October in southern Thailand. Though known for its strict vegetarianism and purification practices, it is equally defined by trance and mediumship. Ma Song (“spirit horses”) enter altered states believed to be deity or ancestor possession, performing acts like cheek-piercing or fire-walking without pain—see...

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, or Nine Emperor Gods Festival, is a Taoist ritual held each October in southern Thailand. Though known for its strict vegetarianism and purification practices, it is equally defined by trance and mediumship. Ma Song (“spirit horses”) enter altered states believed to be deity or ancestor possession, performing acts like cheek-piercing or fire-walking without pain—see...

In this powerful conversation, audio/video producer & musical artist Konstantin Alexander joins me to share how he discovered that trauma therapy—not cannabis—was the true elixir on his healing path. We explore: • How self-medication can mask deeper pain • Why anxiety sometimes increases before healing begins • The courage it takes to turn toward trauma instead of away from it • How authentic...

In this episode, I speak with Jake Dimmock, a longtime Seattle resident, U.S. Merchant Seaman turned cannabis pioneer, and co-founder of one of the nation’s first medical marijuana dispensaries—the Northwest Patient Resource Center. Jake reflects on his unexpected journey from working tugboats on both U.S. coasts to becoming a leader in medical cannabis. He shares how his perspective shifted beyon...

In this episode, Dharma teacher Erin Treat shares her perspective on the ever-changing nature of healing. She likens the process to surfing a wave—calling for presence, adaptability, and courage to stay on its leading edge. Erin encourages us to move beyond fixed methods and instead bring curiosity, innovation, and deep listening into our practice. Together, we explore how mindfulness, compassion,...

In this episode, trauma therapist and Buddhist practitioner Tom Faupl shares his powerful experience in a high-dose psilocybin clinical trial. He describes it as both the hardest and most transformative day of his life, revealing the profound healing potential of psychedelics when held in a trauma-informed way. Tom and Karen explore the importance of sustained integration support and the role of t...

In this episode, I speak with David Weinstein—founding teacher of the Rockridge Meditation Community, teacher at the Pacific Zen Institute, and psychotherapist. David shares his unexpected entry into Buddhism and psychedelics, beginning with childhood mind experiments, LSD in college, and a chance encounter in a German bar that led him across Nepal, Afghanistan, Japan, and beyond. He describes how...

A podcast exploring the meeting point of trauma therapy, psychedelic medicine, and Buddhist wisdom and how weaving them together can transform healing and our relationship to suffering. Learn more at karensprinkel.com . Special Thanks to: Konstantin Alexander ( KAStudiosHQ.com) - Podcast Production Ryan Bell (@IG bellphoto11.com) - Logo Design David Starfire (davidstarfire.com) - Music