On today's episode of The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment podcast John Giordano and Scott Jones interview Jill Sitnick on her journey healing her childhood PTSD with the help of psychedelics. About Jill - Jill Sitnick is the founder of The Journey Sage, an educational platform that demystifies MDMA Therapy for PTSD to help dispel the stigma of psychedelics for mental health. After a lifetime of unprocessed childhood trauma, Jill found healing through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, which is expected to be FDA approved in 2024. She is an author, educator, and YouTube advocate for MDMA therapy for PTSD treatment. Links: Website link: https://thejourneysage.com/ www.youtube.com/@TheJourneySage Get in touch with John- johnjgiordano.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast@gmail.com #addiction #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #addictiontreatment #psychedelic #dopamine #recovery #recoveryispossible #psychedelicresearch Disclaimer: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment's content and the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host, guests, and contributors is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a medical provider or mental health care professional about your health-related questions. The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment does not encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances.

Join John Giordano and Scott Jones today as they discuss psychedelic medicine, the connection between addiction and dopamine reward deficiency, and the new faith-based treatment program JC's Recovery Center, which John is now a co-owner of. Get in touch with John- johnjgiordano.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast@gmail.com #addiction #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #addictiontreatment #psychedelic #dopamine #recovery #recoveryispossible #psychedelicresearch Disclaimer: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment's content and the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host, guests, and contributors is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a medical provider or mental health care professional about your health-related questions. The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment does not encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances.

On today's episode of The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment with John Giordano, we discuss the potential transformative power of psychedelic treatment for addiction and mental health. About Chris Labonte - I spent my formative years in a small town an hour north of Boston, just over the New Hampshire border. At Timberlane Regional High School, I pursued military academy attendance while actively participating in recreational soccer, JV and Varsity track, and the robotics club. Additionally, I was a proud member of the North Andover Civil Air Patrol, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant before graduating high school in the spring of 2009. I was able to secure a nomination to the Air Force Academy, however my application was not accepted. This was one of my earlier challenges, and a formative lesson in perseverance. I was not deterred in my mission to serve in an impactful way and led to a blessing in disguise—a prestigious Army ROTC scholarship to Norwich University, the birthplace of ROTC. Transitioning to the Corps of Cadets and university life was especially difficult. After my first year, I decided to switch my scholarship to a National Guard one, so I could serve while still in school and get the experience to lead prior to graduation. During the years of 2009-2012 there were a myriad of challenges to overcome that eventually led me to another turning point in my life. It culminated in 2011 when I was arrested for DUI eventually being found guilty of reckless driving. The military views this as "Conduct Unbecoming of and Officer" and while they have waivers for this in normal times, we were in a period of drawdown. 2011-2013 was a particularly trying set of times; I fought with Cadet Command to retain my scholarship; I lost it. I couldn't afford the school and decided to leave the university in light of being selected/promoted to C/SSG. Cadet Command took so long to make a decision that the National Guard discharged me. I attempted to enlist active duty anyway where I was again rejected by the Secretary in the Army. Finally, I came to terms with the idea that this wasn't going to be an option for me, and I found employment and promotion at a local bearing distributor. As if by relinquishing control and accepting the hand I had been dealt, the universe responded. After battling the powers at be for multiple years and maintaining a good attitude and rapport I received a unexpected call. It was the recruiters, I was cleared for MEPS and could ship on short notice. In September 2013 I finally entered active service as a Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. I already had experience in the military which allowed me to excel during basic training and AIT. During training at AIT my consistent high performance led to my selection for Vehicle Recovery School and Airborne school. It was these schools and performance that let to my assignment at 5th Special Forces Group (A) after graduation. I took pride in my warrior ethos and ethic, which I attribute my selection to air assault school, and mountain school and why I was selected and deployed forward multiple times with the Teams. Throughout this period, I often felt lost within the dark night of the soul. My beliefs, faith, spirituality, body, and resilience were tested to the maximum. These challenges and lessons carved the way for an unexpected yet transformative journey to and with psychedelic plant medicine. To it, I owe my life, healing, and successes thus far. This odyssey has shaped the force I am today, and one of my missions is to educate the population on these subjects, and fostering the integration of these transformative methods into general awareness. Get in touch with John- johnjgiordano.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast@gmail.com .

Join John Giordano in today's exciting podcast exploring the taboo subject of sex addiction! About Paulina - I am an American medical doctor, wife, and mother. For decades I suffered with sex and food addictions, a very taboo subject in our culture. Finally, after 40 years, I was able to overcome my struggles and write about the method to my recovery. Unlike 12 Step Programs, where an addict is forever an addict, I feel that addictions Can be overcome. I am no longer a food or sex addict. I no longer obtain my self-esteem from male attention. I no longer comfort my emotional pain with food. I can now share my experience and expertise with global audiences. I have a recovery program that I am proud to share in my book, upcoming recovery workbook, lectures, and workshop. I am also mom of triplet adult children, one of whom is severely disabled. I am a die-hard animal lover. I enjoy the great outdoors, hiking, and dance sport. My dream is to turn my past suffering, shame, guilt, and pain into preventive learning lessons for young women, to entertain with my story, and to continue my own path to healing. Purchase Paulina's book - https://amazon.com/dp/B0C2SFPLHY Get in touch with John- johnjgiordano.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast.com psychedelictreatmentpodcast@gmail.com #addiction #addictionrecovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #addictiontreatment #psychedelic Disclaimer: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment's content and the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host, guests, and contributors is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a medical provider or mental health care professional about your health-related questions. The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment does not encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances.

About Don St John, Ph.D. Author: Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture: An Adventure of a Lifetime Very early on in my educational career I realized that the "box" of traditional clinical psychology and psychiatry was too small to hold all the tools and concepts needed for my healing. I'm forever grateful I searched outside that box. Over time, I encountered not just tools and techniques, but different schools of thought, both novel and derived from wide-ranging sources. Decades of exploration led me to construct a view of healing, purpose and human potential that includes four essential and interrelated components: the Somatic (Body), the Psycho-Emotional, the Relational, and the Spiritual. 1. The Somatic. Our bodies are feeling, sensing, moving structures. Our culture emphasizes appearance, endurance, strength, and of course freedom from symptoms. They are important! Yet, our very sense of ourselves, who we take ourselves to be, and our sense of well-being, depend on the connectivity, the consciousness of our bodies. Our bodies are also architectural marvels, and as such, require optimal alignment for optimal functioning. 2. The Psycho-Emotional. We form core beliefs about our worth and potential early and throughout our upbrings that for better or worse, define how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Becoming ready to embody our best selves requires revisiting our fundamental assumptions; stepping into our best selves requires identifying and redesigning our core beliefs. It is also important that we cultivate positivity in our hearts and minds. 3. The Relational. Human beings are fundamentally social, and forming close bonds is not just important—it's essential. Our ability to share emotional intimacy is hampered by the traumas and wounds we inevitably receive along our journey. My professional experience supports a model that relational starvation is at the root of most cases of addiction, depression, relational distress and more. 4. The Spiritual. The drive to wonder at and experience the universe's greater order is part of the human fabric. From time immemorial we have asked questions such as: Is there life after death? how are we related to each other and to the entire web of life? is there a force, an intelligence superior to my personal agency and if so, how do I relate to that force? In my own journey, psychedelic spiritual medicine has enhanced my openness to spiritual exploration and discovery. As a psychotherapist, teacher, author, and Mestre (teacher in a Christian-Ayahuasca church), I have been immersed in the psychological, somatic, relational, and spiritual worlds for more than fifty years. As a child I endured years of intense physical and verbal abuse in my Italian-American Catholic home. I entered adulthood in a physically hyper-tense body, emotionally frozen, relationally retarded, and spiritually void. This healing adventure of fifty plus years has resulted in a fulfilling marriage (38 years) to my life partner, the enjoyment of being in my body, trust in my own abilities and instincts, the trust given me by others to guide their journeys, a love for life, and wonderment at a higher power. Contact John- psychedelictreatmentpodcast@gmail.com www.psychedelictreatmentpodcast.com Disclaimer: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment's content and the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host, guests, and contributors is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a medical provider or mental health care professional about your health-related questions. The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment does not encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances.

Join John Giordano for the Premiere of The Pros and Cons Psychedelic Treatment! About Amy Nolte - Amy Nolte is a Business Analyst for a Fortune 50 company, a seasoned improvisor, puppeteer and liturgical musician who lives, lives, works and performs in the Capital District of New York State. Her holistic wellness practice, Improvised Magic, offers custom curated crystal, sound and energy therapies. She will be relaunching in 2024 to Soul Energy Evolution, where those services will expand to include the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique ® developed by Delores Cannon. You can find her on Social Media: TikTok, Facebook, YouTube Contact John- psychedelictreatmentpodcast@gmail.com www.psychedelictreatmentpodcast.com Disclaimer: The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment's content and the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host, guests, and contributors is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a medical provider or mental health care professional about your health-related questions. The Pros and Cons of Psychedelic Treatment does not encourage illegal activity, including but not limited to the illegal sale, purchase, or use of controlled substances.