Episode 37

Written By Michaela Carlin
 
 
 
 

Join Michaela Carlin and Dr. Gabrielle Pelicci as they discuss Gabrielle’s unique healing journey and the transformative power of earth medicines in trauma recovery. Gabrielle helps us understand that unlike traditional modalities, earth medicines offer a unique type of healing by reframing the context of trauma through a direct connection to source wisdom. 

Gabrielle's rich and adventurous journey ultimately led her to discover her true identity through writing her book, All This Healing is Killing Me. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in a challenging environment of domestic violence, mental illness and addiction, Gabrielle emphasizes the significance of forgiveness and self-acceptance in the healing process, at the same time cautioning against an excessive focus on healing work.

Ultimately, Gabrielle's story serves as inspiration to explore the transformative potential of earth medicines, embrace one's true self, and nurture a supportive community on the healing journey.

Gabrielle Pelicci, Ph.D. “Dr. Gabby” is Head of Provider Relations at Third Wave, a trusted, research-based psychedelics education and community platform.  Dr. Gabby completed her doctoral work in Transformative Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies with a dissertation on women healers -- and studied plant medicine with indigenous healers in New Mexico and Guatemala. She has been a University Professor of Integrative and Holistic Medicine since 2007.  Her first book, All This Healing is Killing Me, is available on Amazon.

Episode Highlights

  • Gabrielle Pelicci’s personal healing journey and the role of earth medicines in her recovery from trauma

  • How earth medicines offer a unique approach to trauma healing compared to more traditional modalities

  • The restoration of a sense of belonging and connectedness Gabrielle has experienced through working with earth medicines

  • The challenges of personal shadow work and the collective shadow of Western culture

  • Forgiveness and self-acceptance as essential to the healing process

  • The importance of not hyper-focusing on healing work and leaving time and space for joy, connection and self-care

  • How Gabrielle's book, All This Healing is Killing Me, transformed her understanding of herself

  • Gabrielle's strongest plant allies – peyote, psilocybin, and ayahuasca – each with distinct energies and messages

  • Managing one's state and receiving community support in the healing process

  • Gabrielle’s studies with indigenous healers in different countries, which emphasized living in harmony with nature

  • The transformative potential of earth medicines and the importance of embracing one's true self while fostering a supportive healing community

Gabrielle Pelicci’s Links 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.

You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape

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