
Psychedelic Therapy Explained | How Psilocybin Is Changing Trauma & Mental Health | Tania De Jong
What if healing isn't about suppressing symptoms, but creating the conditions for the mind and body to reconnect? In this episode of the Younger Than Yesterday Podcast, Ian Clark sits down with Tania De Jong, social entrepreneur, founder of Mind Medicine Australia, founder of Creativity Australia, international keynote speaker, and globally recognized advocate for psychedelic-assisted therapies. Together, they explore the future of mental health, the science behind psilocybin-assisted therapy, intergenerational trauma, neuroplasticity, critical thinking, and why true healing extends far beyond medication alone. Tania shares her deeply personal story as the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, explaining how inherited trauma shaped her life and ultimately led her to explore psychedelic-assisted therapy. She discusses how carefully guided psilocybin experiences helped unlock profound healing, inspiring her mission to make these therapies legally accessible in Australia through Mind Medicine Australia. Ian and Tania also discuss why curiosity is one of the most important tools for lifelong health, the importance of taking ownership of your wellness journey, and how ancient practices like community singing continue to strengthen emotional resilience, cognitive function, and human connection. Whether you're interested in mental health, trauma recovery, biohacking, longevity, or the evolving science of psychedelic medicine, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on what it means to support the body's innate intelligence and unlock human potential. In This Episode Tania's journey from inherited Holocaust trauma to healing The science behind psilocybin-assisted therapy Mental health beyond symptom management Why integration is essential after psychedelic experiences Neuroplasticity and cognitive flexibility Ancient healing practices and modern science The neuroscience of singing and community Critical thinking in the age of artificial intelligence Taking ownership of your own health Service, purpose, and creating meaningful human connection Connect with Tania De Jong Website: https://taniadejong.com Mind Medicine Australia: https://mindmedicineaustralia.org.au Creativity Australia: https://creativityaustralia.org.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadejong Connect with Ian Clark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianclarkactivated YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IanClarkActivated Website: https://activationproducts.com Skool: https://www.skool.com/living-activated-w-ian-clark-3057/about