Episode 72

Written By Michaela Carlin
 
 
 
 

Exploring the deeply transformative nature of psychedelics on parenthood, personal growth, and the understanding of generational trauma, Seth Lorinczi, a writer and parent, shares his journey with psychedelics and how it has influenced his life, relationships and perspective on his family lineage. 

Michaela's conversation with Seth puts a significant focus on the critical juncture at which Seth was reintroduced to psychedelics in his forties during a crisis in his marriage, leading to profound changes in his relationship and his ability to show up more fully for his own life.

Seth shares about his process of excavating his family’s Holocaust survival story, in part through a psychospiritual quest to Hungary and how he then documented this experience and the revelations it inspired in his book, 'Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir’.

Beyond personal transformation, Seth touches on the broader societal and cultural dimensions of psychedelic use, including its impact on parenting, the dangers associated with young people's cannabis use, and the societal implications of mainstreaming psychedelic therapy. The interview illuminates the intricate ways in which psychedelics can act as both a mirror and a catalyst for deeper self-exploration and healing, and how they can also help individuals gain more clarity about collective and generational wounds.

Seth Lorinczi is a Portland-based writer who focuses on psychedelics, music, and culture. His writing appears in The Guardian, DoubleBlind, Narratively (forthcoming) and elsewhere. His debut book, ‘Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir’ will be published in May, 2024 by Spiral Collective Press.

Episode Highlights

  • Seth Lorinczi’s early psychedelic experiences

  • Reconnecting with psychedelics in midlife

  • MDMA therapy: a turning point in Seth’s marriage and personal development

  • A psychedelic-assisted exploration of marriage and healing

  • Unraveling family history through a psychedelic lens

  • Seth’s profound journey to Hungary to trace his family history

  • Reflections on Jewish identity and survival

  • Exploring personal and existential identity through psychedelics

  • The impact of psychedelics on parenting and family dynamics

  • Navigating the paradoxes of psychedelic experiences

  • Societal and personal implications of psychedelic use

Seth Lorinczi’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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