Listen "Tuning in to Psychedelic Therapy with Eric Sienknecht"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Chantelle Thomas talks with psychologist Eric Sienknecht, co-founder of Polaris Insight Center, about the healing synergy of music and psychedelics. They explore sensitivity, attunement, resonance, and the therapeutic possibilities of non-ordinary states, while reflecting on the ethical challenges of music choice in psychedelic therapy. A lyrical, thoughtful conversation on how music can help us remember and reclaim forgotten parts of ourselves. (00:34) Eric's Early Work: From trauma with first responders to ketamine psychotherapy (03:55) The Entropic Brain: How psychedelics suspend predictive models of the mind (10:37) Nonlinear Healing: Reclaiming forgotten parts of self through music and psychedelics (19:35) Harmonizing with Clients: How resonance creates safety and depth in sessions (24:42) Aesthetic Chills: Goosebumps, flow states, and embodied resonance (36:07) Playlists vs. Live Selection: Approaches to music in therapeutic settings (50:15) Eric's Connection to Music: Early psychedelic experiences and the power of listening Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/ Integrata: www.integratahealing.com Eric Sienknecht, PsyD, Psychologist: https://psychedelic.support/network/stephen-eric-sienknecht-psyd/
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