In this episode of Leadershipedelics, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Barker, founder and CEO of the Phoenix Project and a mentor and speaker at South By Southwest. Driven by her personal journey, she found healing from sexual violence and PTSD through alternative therapies like somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, and ultimately, the world of psychedelics. Melissa is on a mission to ensure that each and every person feels seen, heard, and empowered to continue their own healing and growth.

During our conversation, Melissa and I discuss her path to healing, the modalities she used along the way, the role of psychedelics in mental health, and the Phoenix Project's focus on creating community-based programs to support healing and growth.

Enjoy 🙏❤️

💡Highlights💡

• Melissa's background and her journey towards healing from PTSD and trauma
• The role of alternative therapies like somatic therapy, IFS, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy in her healing process
• The impact of psychedelics on mental health
• The Phoenix Project's mission and its focus on community-based mental health programs

Connect with Dr Melissa Barker

• Instagram: drmelissabarker 
• Phoenix project: https://www.iamphoenixproject.com

Connect with Sébastien

• Next year's retreat: http://sacredcreativityretreat.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastienfouillade/
• Website: http://fooyad.com

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