In this deeply personal episode of My Psychedelic Story, Alex Abraham shares his powerful journey through trauma, discovery, and healing.
At just 31, Alex has already navigated the unthinkable: unresolved childhood trauma, chronic physical pain, and a long search for meaning. But what began as a quest for relief through psychedelic therapy soon transformed into something much bigger: a reckoning with buried truth, a confrontation with fear, and an emotional rebirth.
Alex's path takes us through early symptoms of physical dysfunction, a life-changing MDMA therapy session, and the painful realization of abuse he had long suppressed. But this isn’t a story about trauma, it’s a story about what happens when someone chooses to face it.
Alex’s narrative is honest, at times intense, and ultimately full of hope. Through his experience with MDMA, psilocybin, and other therapeutic tools, he paints a vivid picture of what it means to reclaim your body, your identity, and your voice.
This is essential viewing for anyone navigating trauma, working through healing, or curious about the transformative potential of psychedelics. And it just might change how you think about pain, resilience, and recovery.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Alex Abraham
Alex introduces himself and his new book Trauma and Ecstasy, setting the stage for a story rooted in survival, healing, and the power of psychedelic therapy.
00:42 – The Physical Pain That Sparked a Search
Pelvic floor dysfunction and anxiety lead Alex to try MDMA therapy—only to uncover long-buried trauma.
01:38 – From Suppression to Revelation
Alex reflects on the moment he realized the source of his pain: childhood sexual abuse by an authority figure, and the emotional fallout that followed.
02:30 – A Holistic Healing Process
He shares the combination of tools that supported his recovery—MDMA and psilocybin therapy, breathwork, journaling, men's groups, and more.
03:55 – What Psychedelics Helped Unlock
Alex describes how these medicines created safety for traumatic memories to resurface—and why that’s essential to reprocessing pain.
05:10 – Writing Through the Wounds
He explains why he wrote his book—to heal, to speak up, and to create change—and what the process cost him emotionally.
06:45 – Final Reflection: Healing Is Possible
Alex leaves listeners with a powerful truth: real, lasting change is possible when the right support and mindset align.
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