Beyond Therapy with Tzvi Felder

You’re Not Overreacting. You’re Carrying the Past | Psychedelics and Trauma with Avi Davis

Beyond Therapy with Tzvi Felder

Show Notes

In this episode, I speak with Avi Davis about his experience with psychedelics and trauma. We discuss why some people freeze when they open a Gemara, and how negative religious and developmental experiences can shape your emotions. People aren’t broken. They’re responding to something real. Please share your ideas and feedback: [email protected]

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