From Survivor to Thriver

Why, What, and How of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

May 07, 2024 Erik DaRosa & Marc Fernandes Episode 159
Why, What, and How of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
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From Survivor to Thriver
Why, What, and How of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
May 07, 2024 Episode 159
Erik DaRosa & Marc Fernandes

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Have you ever thought about using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address trauma and mental health issues?

If so, this episode of From Survivor to Thriver is a must-listen. Our guest, Jill Sitnick, opens up about the childhood trauma that caused her to develop PTSD and depression in adulthood. After reaching a critical point, Jill found hope and healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Join us as Jill shares her journey, discussing the challenges she faced, how she discovered this unique form of therapy, and why it's so effective in treating deep-rooted trauma. 

Jill Sitnick is an award-winning strategic thinker and educator who healed her childhood trauma-induced PTSD with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Jill has over 25 years of educational technology expertise, having worked for Bensalem Township School District, Microsoft, and Amazon. 

As the founder of The Journey Sage, she is a credible voice who uses her teaching experience to demystify the process of healing PTSD with psychedelics. Her memoir, Rescuing Jill, How MDMA, with a Dash of Magic Mushrooms, Healed my Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD, recounts her yearlong healing journey. 

Her Rescuing Jill Companion Workbook: Intention Setting Prompts for Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is available to assist people working with psychedelics for healing. Jill’sgoal is to share her healing experience to help others who are looking for PTSD healing options.

In today’s episode, we cover: 

  • The PTSD Jill experienced due to childhood trauma
  • The coping mechanisms we use to help us through difficult times
  • How Jill found healing through MDMA treatment
  • The science behind psychedelic therapy 
  • What the preparation for psychedelic-assisted therapy looks like 
  • What integration after psychedelic-assisted therapy looks like 
  • How MDMA treatment can calm your body
  • Which medium each psychedelic is suitable for
  • How resistance is part of healing 

We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Jill! If you want to learn more from her about psychedelic-assisted therapy, make sure to visit her website to find all her resources and check out her YouTube channel.

Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! 


Links: 


Visit Jill’s website: https://thejourneysage.com

Check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJourneySage/videos

Visit our website

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram

Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com



Quotes: 

“We all cope with things in different ways. We build our own coping mechanisms.” -Marc 


“Think of the thing that makes you most nervous like public speaking or a spider, that really gets your body psyched up. Imagine just being able to calm t

Show Notes

Send us a Text Message.

Have you ever thought about using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address trauma and mental health issues?

If so, this episode of From Survivor to Thriver is a must-listen. Our guest, Jill Sitnick, opens up about the childhood trauma that caused her to develop PTSD and depression in adulthood. After reaching a critical point, Jill found hope and healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Join us as Jill shares her journey, discussing the challenges she faced, how she discovered this unique form of therapy, and why it's so effective in treating deep-rooted trauma. 

Jill Sitnick is an award-winning strategic thinker and educator who healed her childhood trauma-induced PTSD with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Jill has over 25 years of educational technology expertise, having worked for Bensalem Township School District, Microsoft, and Amazon. 

As the founder of The Journey Sage, she is a credible voice who uses her teaching experience to demystify the process of healing PTSD with psychedelics. Her memoir, Rescuing Jill, How MDMA, with a Dash of Magic Mushrooms, Healed my Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD, recounts her yearlong healing journey. 

Her Rescuing Jill Companion Workbook: Intention Setting Prompts for Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy is available to assist people working with psychedelics for healing. Jill’sgoal is to share her healing experience to help others who are looking for PTSD healing options.

In today’s episode, we cover: 

  • The PTSD Jill experienced due to childhood trauma
  • The coping mechanisms we use to help us through difficult times
  • How Jill found healing through MDMA treatment
  • The science behind psychedelic therapy 
  • What the preparation for psychedelic-assisted therapy looks like 
  • What integration after psychedelic-assisted therapy looks like 
  • How MDMA treatment can calm your body
  • Which medium each psychedelic is suitable for
  • How resistance is part of healing 

We hope you enjoyed this conversation with Jill! If you want to learn more from her about psychedelic-assisted therapy, make sure to visit her website to find all her resources and check out her YouTube channel.

Thanks again for tuning in. We are so grateful to each and every one of you. Please remember to leave a rating and review of our show. It helps us grow and reach those who need it. Also, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! 


Links: 


Visit Jill’s website: https://thejourneysage.com

Check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJourneySage/videos

Visit our website

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Instagram

Get in touch: amgits.reverse@gmail.com



Quotes: 

“We all cope with things in different ways. We build our own coping mechanisms.” -Marc 


“Think of the thing that makes you most nervous like public speaking or a spider, that really gets your body psyched up. Imagine just being able to calm t