Caroline Lee on Embracing Death, Grief, and Psychedelic Healing
Episode Overview
Caroline Lee, a death doula, therapist, and photographer, shares her experiences with Ibogaine treatment and the role of death doulas. The conversation delves into the importance of building a healthy relationship with death and the potential applications of Ibogaine for palliative anxiety. Caroline discusses her personal journey with grief and offers insights into the parallels between the end of relationships and death. As a somatic therapist training to work with psychedelics, Caroline shares her aspirations and concerns in the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy. The episode provides a unique perspective on grief, healing, and the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy.
Grief can be so lonely and it doesn't have to be. If we can just hold each other and remember that, grief can be so lonely and it doesn't have to be.
What if you could find peace with death and grief through the use of psychedelics? Caroline Lee, a death doula, therapist, and photographer from Oakland, California, dives into this fascinating topic in this episode of 'Root Medicine'. With her unique blend of experiences and expertise, Caroline offers listeners a deep look into what it means to be in a relationship with death and how psychedelics like ibogaine can play a role in easing palliative anxiety.
Caroline shares her personal journey with ibogaine treatment, which she underwent eight months ago. This transformative experience helped her process the grief of ending a 16-year relationship. She discusses the parallels between the end of relationships and death, providing a fresh perspective on how we can approach these significant life events. The conversation also touches on the potential for psychedelics to be integrated into end-of-life care, offering a new way to support those facing palliative anxiety.
Caroline's insights as a somatic therapist in training add another layer to the discussion, as she explores the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for both patients and practitioners. If you've ever wondered about the role of death doulas or the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in dealing with grief and anxiety, this episode is a must-listen. Caroline's thoughtful reflections and professional insights make for an enlightening conversation that challenges conventional views on death and healing.