As the cultural conversation around psychedelics shifts, so does our understanding of what these substances offer. No longer simply labeled as drugs, psychedelics are increasingly being recognized for their therapeutic potential and sacred wisdom. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Tal Sharabi, MA—a lead trainer and educator in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Together, we explore how the current psychedelic renaissance is shaping clinical frameworks, expanding legal landscapes (especially in Oregon and Colorado), and inviting us to hold these medicines with the reverence they deserve.
We talk about:
- The range of substances currently being used in therapeutic settings
- The delicate process of integration and preparation
- Why the therapist’s presence and worldview matter as much as the medicine
- How to honor the mystery and potency of non-ordinary states of consciousness
This episode is an invitation to deepen your discernment, especially as psychedelics become more mainstream. Whether you’re a therapist, practitioner, or seeker, this conversation offers a grounded, wise look into what it means to walk alongside these powerful tools for transformation.
Listen to the full conversation on Patreon as a Consultation Member, where Tal shares insights and additional resources to support your integration journey: patreon.com/TheAwakenedTherapist
Tal Sharabi, LPC, MA, is a somatic psychotherapist, lead educator, and psilocybin facilitator dedicated to weaving together diverse wisdom traditions in the psychedelic space. A graduate of the California Institute of Integral Studies’ Psychedelic Assisted Therapies and Research program, Tal is trained in MDMA-assisted therapy (MAPS Parts A-D) and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (Polaris Insight Center). Her work is dedicated to synthesizing embodiment and relational practices into a transpersonal and psychedelic lens. Drawing upon training in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 2), Somatic Relational psychedelic practices, and Primary Attachment Therapy (P.A.T.), Tal integrates these modalities into her approach to psychedelic healing. Tal is a firm believer in the inherent capacity of the human heart to heal itself, heal through relationships, and contribute to the healing of the world. Learn more: https://www.interbeing.one/
To learn about our trainings, check us out at https://awakenedtherapist.com/holistic-therapy-trainings/
Harmony Kwiker (kw-eye-ker), MA, LPC, NCC, ACS, is a psychotherapist, author, and visiting instructor at Naropa University where she teaches mindfulness-based transpersonal counseling. She is the founder of the Institute for Spiritual Alignment where she offers ongoing learning opportunities for therapists who are committed to awakening. Her first book, Reveal: Embody the True Self Beyond Trauma and Conditioning, is a vulnerable self-help memoir, and her second book, Align: Living and Loving from the True Self , and her third book, The Awakened Therapist: Spirituality, Consciousness, and Subtle Energy, is a text book. Her newest book, Holistic Co-Regulation: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working with Chronic Dysregulation, is now available.
Disclaimer: The consultation you’re about to hear is intended for educational purposes only and this content should not be taken as supervision or clinical advice. Because each person is so unique, please consult your supervisor before attempting to apply any intervention from a theory you are not explicitly trained in.