The relationship between patient and therapist in psychiatry should evolve to foster intimacy and learning, helping patients create stable new models for future behavior.

Despite the challenges in psychiatry, there is a sense of optimism about the future of mental health treatments and the potential for significant advancements.

Psychedelic therapy has not progressed as expected due to the influence of those in power who lack experience with these substances and their potential benefits.

There's a lot of myth about therapy; many people wait until a crisis occurs, which is like trying to find a cure when the disease is already advanced, making it much harder to address.

As we age, we become more open to new ideas and perspectives, which can lead to greater creativity.

IFS therapy allows individuals to become their own therapists, learning to nurture and protect their inner selves, but I resisted bringing it to the public for a long time because I learned that individuals with significant trauma are quite delicate, and exposing vulnerable parts can lead to fear and resistance.

Psychedelics provide a unique opportunity for flexibility in thinking, allowing individuals to break free from rigid patterns of thought associated with depression.

Psychedelics like psilocybin can facilitate deep internal change, allowing individuals to understand themselves better and make significant life changes more rapidly than traditional therapies.

Currently, I'm seeing a personal therapist for the first time, shifting from using therapy solely for CEO coaching to exploring my emotional responses and reactions to various topics.