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Dr. T, The Truth Fairy

This podcast is dedicated to the exploration and communication of somatic relational trauma-informed practices woven with psychedelic and earth-based medicines. We welcome from the underground the experience of practitioners dedicated to the ethical, creative and embodied use of medicines in therapeutic and ceremonial settings. Our kindness seeks to bridge the lived experience of the underground, the indigenous ways, the institutional studies, and the direct knowledge of those humans seeking to expand their consciousness and heal on all levels.

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#56
August 16 · 1 hr 6 min
56 - Together Into Dissociation and Together Out Again with Sean Merrick
Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome back psychotherapist Sean Merrick for a powerful continuation of their exploration of structural dissociation, developmental trauma, and the evolving future of psychedelic therapy. Building on their previous conversation, Sean argues that understanding dissociation is no longer optional for medicine practitioners. Together, they examine how overwhelming pain becomes sequestered within the nervous system, why some people report that they "do not feel the medicine," a
#55
July 16 · 55 min
55 - Grief Literacy, Psychedelic Therapy, and the Enduring Bonds of Love with Luna Jaffe
Truth Fairy welcomes author, artist, and grief companion Luna Jaffe for a profound conversation exploring grief literacy, psychedelic therapy, and the enduring relationship between love and loss. Drawing from the devastating death of her only child, Hunter, Luna shares how grief became both her greatest teacher and the foundation for her award-winning memoir, Look, Mom, I Can Fly: Notes from the Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child. Together, they examine how psychedelic experiences, poetry, art
#54
June 16 · 1 hr
54 - The Long Game of Psychedelic Healing: Trauma, Depression, and Indigenous Wisdom with Dr. Bianca Sebben
Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome clinical psychologist Dr. Bianca Sebben, whose work bridges complex trauma, dissociative disorders, Indigenous psychology, psychedelic integration, and eco-soul-centric approaches to healing. Drawing from her experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as her research into traditional medicines and cultural safety, Bianca explores what it means to reconnect with humanity’s deeper relationship to the Earth. Together, they discuss ec
#53
May 16 · 59 min
53 - Beyond Symptom Reduction: Soul Work, Psychedelic Therapy, and Spiritual Crisis with Otto Maier
Dr. T flies solo in this episode and hosts guest Otto Maier in a discussion on psychedelic therapy through depth psychology and lived experience. Otto describes his early work with ayahuasca and a pivotal, overwhelming initiation with 5 MeO DMT that led to a prolonged spiritual and psychological crisis. Instead of framing the experience as positive or negative, though, he emphasizes the meaning it held for him. It taught him, among other things, the importance of preparation, appropriate dosing,
April 16 · 52 min
Re-Release: Interview With The Truth Fairy
Special episode! Today, a previous episode gets re-released to celebrate a milestone. Dr. T is finishing his PhD, and we're marking the occasion by re-sharing the foundational episode where Dr. T interviews the Truth Fairy. Congratulations to Dr. T! ___ Dr. T interviews The Truth Fairy as part of his research and together they explore the value of somatic therapy as well as how a therapist must be prepared for the journey when combining somatic with psychedelics.
#52
March 16 · 1 hr 7 min
52 - War of Consciousness: Trauma, Shadow, and Psychedelic Healing in a Fractured World
Dr. T and Truth Fairy return for a conversation exploring the psychological and cultural dimensions of healing during times of global tension and uncertainty. Opening with a poem by Joy Harjo, they examine the themes of craving, power, and disconnection, drawing parallels between collective conflict and the inner struggles carried within the psyche. Dr. T introduces the idea of a deeper “war of consciousness,” where domineering and extractive patterns of thinking collide with emerging ecological
#51
February 16 · 1 hr 1 min
51 - Beyond Set and Setting: Body Set and the Physiology of Psychedelic Therapy
In this episode of Punk Therapy, Dr. T and Truth Fairy open the year by exploring the concept of body set and its relevance to psychedelic therapy and medicine-assisted healing. Drawing on recent research and clinical observations, they expand the framework of set and setting to include the physiological state of the body as a critical part of how psychedelic medicine is received and processed. The conversation examines biomarkers such as autonomic nervous system tone and overall physiological r
#50
January 16 · 1 hr 6 min
50 - Who Owns the Story? Trauma, Memory, and Psychedelic Ethics
In this episode of Punk Therapy, hosts Dr. T and the Truth Fairy dive into a timely discussion on psychedelic therapy, recovered memories, and trauma healing, sparked by recent media coverage of an MDMA-assisted therapy memoir. They are joined by Dr. B and Miss T, two experienced guests working in trauma treatment and underground psychedelic facilitation. Together, they examine the neuroscience of memory, the difference between explicit memory and body-held trauma, and explore why attempting to
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Re-Release: Dr. Sharon Stanley and the Power of Somatic Transformation
This month we’re celebrating a huge milestone — 50 episodes of Punk Therapy! To mark the moment, we’re bringing back one of our most loved conversations from 2023: our interview with the extraordinary Dr. Sharon Stanley.
#49
Nov 16, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
49 - The Wound is Young: Timing, Trauma, and the Right Dose in Psychedelic Care
In this episode of Punk Therapy, Dr. T and the Truth Fairy welcome psychotherapist and trauma specialist Sean to the show to discuss the work he does in bridging clinical neuroscience and psychedelic-assisted therapy. They explore what’s missing from the current psychedelic resurgence, focusing on dissociation, structural dissociation, and the neurobiology of trauma.
#48
Oct 16, 2025 · 54 min
48 - The Spectrum of Dissociation, Trauma Response, and How Psychedelics Can Help, Part 2
In this episode of Punk Therapy, Dr. T and the Truth Fairy continue their deep dive into dissociation, trauma, and psychedelic healing. They expand the conversation started in the last episode with a deep dive into how trauma is stored in the body through sensory motor responses, and the complex relationship between psychedelics and dissociation. Through personal examples and powerful client stories, they describe the ability of psychedelics to help survivors of childhood abuse and sexual trauma
#47
Sep 16, 2025 · 45 min
47 - The Spectrum of Dissociation, Trauma Response, and How Psychedelics Can Help, Part 1
Dr. T and Truth Fairy are reunited for this episode and introduce a new episode structure to listeners. Each episode will examine, in three parts, the research and clinical research angle of a topic, then practical clinical perspectives, and, finally, a potential guest to weigh in on the topic. In this, part one, Dr. T and Truth explore the relationships between trauma, dissociation, and psychedelic therapy. They dig into how dissociation shows up on a spectrum - from everyday experiences like d
#46
Aug 16, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
46 - How Embodied Leadership and Coaching Intersects with Psychedelic Therapy with Joe Strummer
Dr. T hosts this episode solo and welcomes, as his guest, Joe Strummer, partner of Truth Fairy. Joe Strummer was instrumental in helping set up Punk Therapy and had his own therapeutic psychedelic experience a decade ago alongside Truth Fairy and Dr. Gabor Maté. Joe shares how that experience has stayed with him, how he works with Truth in supporting her workshops, and how the psychedelic healing and therapy both factor into his own work in corporate leadership coaching. Joe’s background with th
#45
Jul 16, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
45 - Somatic Foundations in Psychedelic Therapy and the Necessity of Therapist Well-Being with Dr. Emily Tunks
Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome guest Dr. Emily Tunks, Founder of Embody Being and Research Trial Psychedelics Assisted Psychotherapist, to the podcast to explore her work in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for first responders and her passion for understanding potential somatic implications of psychedelic medicines. Dr. Tunks shares her experience and knowledge regarding therapist support and well-being, and discusses the need for integrating Indigenous wisdom into psychedelic research.
#44
Jun 16, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
44 - Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Need for Connection in Addiction and Trauma Treatment with Liz Rezanson
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of addiction, opioid use (including fentanyl), complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, medical neglect, and the death of a child. Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome guest Liz Rezanson, a psychotherapist and social worker who works with the caregivers of children with disabilities, largely in her community of Vernon, BC. Liz believes in the healing power of connection and integrates mind-body attunement therapy, EMDR, EFT, hypnosis, and psychedelic
#43
May 16, 2025 · 1 hr
43 - Confrontation with the Unconscious: Exploring Psychedelic-Induced Psychosis, Healing, and Jungian Psychology with Scott J. Hill
While Truth Fairy is away, Dr. T hosts this episode solo, welcoming Scott Hill, author of “Confrontation with the Unconscious: Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychedelic Experience”, who completed his PhD with a dissertation titled ‘Building a Jungian Framework for Understanding Psychedelic Induced Psychotic States’ at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Hill shares his early transformative encounters with LSD in 1967, which, though initially ecstatic, devolved into psychologically t
#42
Apr 16, 2025 · 52 min
42 - Exploring Ecological and Mental Health Crisis Through the Healing Lens of Ayahuasca with Greg Wrenn
Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome Greg Wrenn, a former Stegner Fellow and Jones Lecturer at Stanford University, and long-time health policy advocate. Greg shares insights into how personal research and professional exposure sparked his interest in the therapeutic use of psychedelics. His recent book, "Mothership," explores coral reef research, ecological crisis, and his personal journey healing from PTSD through ayahuasca ceremonies. During the conversation, Greg discusses excerpts from his book an
#41
Mar 16, 2025 · 58 min
41 - The Role of Psychedelic Medicine in Current Events and Unresolved Trauma with Truth Fairy and Dr. T
In this episode, Dr. T and Truth Fairy have an in-depth conversation about current global and political concerns, particularly focusing on the drastic actions taken by Donald Trump in his recent return to power. Truth Fairy details how his executive orders have dismantled key institutions, targeted marginalized communities, and disrupted international relations. They talk frankly about the damage being done and the role of psychedelics in this time, exploring powerful examples of reclaiming the
#40
Feb 16, 2025 · 54 min
40 - Radical Approaches to Mental Health and the Future of Psychedelic Therapy with Robert Laurie
Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome guest Robert Laurie to the show to talk about radical approaches to medical health and the ongoing fight for the recognition and legalization of cannabis and psychedelic medicines. Robert is a pioneer in psychedelic law and policy, the founder of Ad Lucem Law Corporation, and has been instrumental in advancing medical access to cannabis and psilocybin internationally. Robert shares his insights on the future of psychedelic therapy with Dr. T. and Truth Fairy.
#39
Jan 16, 2025 · 53 min
39 - The Pillars of Psychedelic Guiding and Ethical Training with Gil Bar-Sela
Dr. T and Truth Fairy welcome guest Gil Bar-Sela to the podcast to talk about his work as a psychedelic guide, facilitator, and trainer working with individuals, couples, and groups. Gil weaves modalities like generative somatics, compassionate listening, and archetypal work into the more ancient medicine ceremonies. Gil shares his personal journey with Dr. T and Truth Fairy and engages in thoughtful discussions about psychedelics and healing.

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