“Sacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness”, my first book, will be published on January 2, 2024. It describes my journey from practicing as a more mainstream psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, to the holistic approach I take today. The book can be pre-ordered on the author’s page where you can read the introduction. An audiobook version will also be available in January.
These are chaotic and transformational times, an in-between epoch, as old structures, systems and hierarchies collapse, but what will take their place has not yet manifested. Grief and fear naturally arise during periods like this, and therefore it is crucial to be equipped with holistic approaches which foster resilience. My book is about how to meet these times most skillfully, courageously and from the heart and includes a variety of practices and strategies that support the body, mind and spirit.
I was recently interviewed by Dr. Heather Ensworth , a psychologist, shamanic healer and astrologer, and had a wide ranging conversation with her about the book and my holistic approach to healing in the context of these turbulent times. Heather is a gifted interviewer and her wisdom and generous spirit shines through our exchange.
Here is the conversation:
It is very good to see a new content from you dear Judy.,
This Ketamine Assisted Therapy model seems very useful and needed. I take psychodynamic therapy and will be taking i think about my 150. session this Sunday, and to get into the deep emotional state was very rare for me..
I think shamanic rituels and herbs, or things like ketamin should be widely used in psychotherapies.. but unfortunately we see it almost never… (at least in Turkey,but i guess all around the world)
I am excited to get and dive into your book. And would be happy to see more content from you. I wonder if you would also have ideas or insights about transgenderism and homosexuality, their causes, if they are mainly the results of some problems in childhood (defensive detachment from manhood, lack of a male role model in boys for example) .
I especially wonder your ideas on transgenders, how the best possible ways for them to follow. would be.. and for male homosexuality; i know he is not really accepted in the USA, but the claims and explanations of Joseph Nicholosi on male homosexuality seem very accurate for me. at least mainly.
Thank you. and all the bests.
Nureddin from Turkey/Germany
Thank you for taking the time to write. Very complex topic you are asking about. I could not do it justice here. Hopefully some day in person.
Hello Judy!
Congratulations on your book and this interview is excellent! I thank you for all your thoughtfulness, for your commitment to yourself and your clients in whole health and for your bravery and strength to bring this array of beautiful practices, tools and skills into your life and practice. You are inspiring!
Thank you, dear Kailia! You shared a piece of the Shamanic Training with me. Long long ago.
Congratulations!!
Thank you, Bonnie!
Hello Judy,
Thank you for posting this interview. I studied briefly with Dr Natasha which greatly changed my health. My husband saw the change but was still not willing to change his diet as drastically as I believe he needed. Today, he has declined into probable PD with Lewy Body Dementia, brought on I believe by chemo after cancer. He also has low spinal pressure but medical was not able to find a leak. I do not believe this is the end of him. But, I need direction to help him change his negative trajectory. I believe he can improve. Please, if you are willing I would greatly appreciate your help. If nothing more, I trust your journey so much and am asking for guidance on where I can start his healing. Thank you for your time. Susan Myers
Hi Susan, So sorry to hear about your husband. I do not think I have the requisite expertise to be helpful. There is a brilliant holistic neurologist in San Antonio, Texas named Dr. Suzanne Gazda. Here is her website: https://nisatx.com/our-team/dr-suzanne-gazda/
Wishing you all the best.