The Hidden Power of Psychedelic Therapy—Is This the Future?
Episode Release Date: February 25, 2025
Podcast: The Living Your Legacy Podcast
Host: Rudy Mawer
Guest: Christy Crabtree, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Inner Light Counseling
Introduction
In this captivating episode of The Living Your Legacy Podcast, host Rudy Mawer sits down with Christy Crabtree, a licensed professional counselor and the visionary founder of Inner Light Counseling. The conversation delves into the transformative world of psychedelic psychotherapy, exploring its potential to revolutionize healing and personal growth. Christy shares her personal journey, the evolution of her practice, and her insights into how psychedelics can unlock profound healing and self-discovery.
Christy Crabtree’s Journey into Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Christy Crabtree opens up about her own struggles with trauma and dissatisfaction despite traditional psychotherapy. She shares, “I was frustrated in my own healing journey, and I felt like I was hitting walls and I couldn't understand. I'm a seeker. I would like to know the truth. I want to know the answers. Why was I never satisfied? And it was when I introduced psychedelic psychotherapy into my own life that I realized, oh, I have repressed memories from very early childhood. And it was in the resolution of healing those traumatic memories that I was able to really get in touch with my true nature, my higher self. And my life really started to take off in a different direction. [00:00-00:32]”
This personal breakthrough propelled Christy to integrate psychedelic medicines into her therapeutic practice, aiming to help others achieve similar transformations.
Understanding Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Christy explains the mechanics and benefits of psychedelic psychotherapy, emphasizing its ability to penetrate deep-seated trauma that traditional methods often miss. “These medicines, when taken with the intention to heal, are able to break through these barriers, illuminate patterns of behavior that we have so that we become aware of them...” [02:46]
She highlights the legal advancements with substances like ketamine and psilocybin, and their unique impacts on the brain’s neurotransmitters, facilitating new learning and behavioral connections. “For instance, ketamine works on the NDMA and the glutamate receptor sites, which impacts your ability to learn and make new novel connections...” [04:33]
The Therapeutic Process and Community Healing
Christy emphasizes the importance of community in healing, moving beyond one-on-one therapy sessions. She shares her vision of healing retreats where individuals can collectively address and normalize their traumas. “Bringing it to that retreat space felt really important to me because there needs to be a space for community.” [08:23]
This communal approach not only reduces the shame associated with trauma but also fosters a supportive environment where individuals can share and learn from each other’s experiences.
Challenges and Industry Insights
The conversation touches on the resistance from traditional pharmaceutical industries to the widespread adoption of psychedelic therapies. Christy points out, “They don’t want people to know the power in these psychedelic medicines because they make a lot more money giving us these pharmaceuticals...” [09:09]
Elvis Preston adds context by discussing the profit-driven nature of American healthcare, contrasting it with systems like the UK's National Health Service, which has less incentive to keep individuals on long-term medications. “In America, it's much more profitable to keep someone sick and just help alleviate that than cure someone.” [09:58-10:15]
Personal Transformation and Resilience
Christy delves deeper into her personal story, recounting the profound healing she experienced through confronting repressed memories of sexual abuse. “I had to walk through hell. I didn’t realize that I had repressed sexual abuse memories that were housed in my body...” [11:01]
This journey of remembering and healing not only liberated her but also ignited her passion to help others through psychedelic psychotherapy.
Vision for the Future and Legacy
Christy articulates a powerful vision for a world where individuals can access their true selves and live authentically. “My big vision is people knowing who they are, the truth of who they are. When we connect with psychedelics, we connect with the ancientness of our origins as humanity...” [13:22]
She aspires to create a lasting legacy by empowering others to heal and realize their potential, ultimately transforming society.
When asked about her legacy, Christy responds, “I would love to be remembered as a truth seeker, somebody who brought humanity back home to the truth of who they are and themselves.” [14:14]
Practical Takeaways and Advice for Listeners
Christy offers actionable advice for those beginning their healing journeys. “Look at your patterns... they are clues to find out what is the root cause... allow that darkness to guide you into the solutions or to the light...” [16:50]
She emphasizes the importance of introspection and confronting underlying traumas to achieve genuine healing and personal growth.
Concluding Thoughts and Future Resources
As the episode wraps up, Christy hints at upcoming resources to support those interested in her work. “I have a book coming out. It's called Sacred Revolution, where I outline the four steps into healing, deconstructing some of these old patterns, to rebirth yourself as literally a fractal of creator, and to tap into your creative potential. And we'll be hosting retreats in 2025.” [14:34]
Listeners are encouraged to follow her on Instagram @Christysacredrevolution for updates and more information.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
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Christy Crabtree [00:00]: “I was frustrated in my own healing journey, and I felt like I was hitting walls and I couldn't understand... in the resolution of healing those traumatic memories that I was able to really get in touch with my true nature, my higher self.”
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Christy Crabtree [04:33]: “The brain is almost a filter for consciousness... When you are on a psychedelic medicine taken as a sacrament for healing, you're suspended in this feeling of love. And the fear really tends to diminish.”
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Christy Crabtree [11:01]: “I had to walk through hell. I didn’t realize that I had repressed sexual abuse memories that were housed in my body... remembering my resiliency and remembering my tenacity and remembering the gifts of my spirit that were literally just on the other side of those memories.”
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Christy Crabtree [13:22]: “My big vision is people knowing who they are, the truth of who they are. When we connect with psychedelics, we connect with the ancientness of our origins as humanity...”
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Christy Crabtree [16:50]: “Look at your patterns... allow that darkness to guide you into the solutions or to the light.”
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Christy Crabtree [17:27]: “Legacy means living a divinely inspired life and being authentic to serve humanity.”
Conclusion
This episode of The Living Your Legacy Podcast offers a profound exploration into the potential of psychedelic psychotherapy as a tool for deep healing and personal transformation. Christy Crabtree’s insights and experiences highlight the profound impact that confronting and healing trauma can have on one's life trajectory. By integrating psychedelics into therapeutic practices and fostering community support, Christy envisions a future where individuals can unlock their true selves and create meaningful legacies that benefit humanity as a whole. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional seeking personal growth, or someone interested in innovative healing methods, this episode provides valuable perspectives and actionable advice to inspire and empower your journey.
Connect with Christy Crabtree
- Instagram: @Christysacredrevolution
- Upcoming Book: Sacred Revolution (Release Date: 2025)
- Healing Retreats: Scheduled for 2025
For more insights and to stay updated on Christy’s work, follow her on Instagram and look out for her upcoming book and retreats.