#120 Psychedelics, Addiction, and IFS: Healing the Parts That Seek Escape with Clayton Ickes

Welcome to the Power & Purpose PodcastVanessa Soul → ⁠https://vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics⁠🎧 Power & Purpose Podcast (All Apps): ⁠https://pod.link/1713095352⁠📺 YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork⁠Psychedelics, Addiction, and IFS: Healing the Parts That Seek Escape 🌿In this conversation, we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) and psychedelic-assisted therapy can illuminate the deeper roots of addiction—revealing not just what we run from, but what within us is asking to be seen, loved, and integrated.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro05:13 Who we are beyond our roles (Sankalpa & identity)06:25 From addiction to alignment: psychedelics as catalysts for awakening12:04 What psychedelic-assisted therapy really is15:19 The risks of “treatment without therapy”16:24 Toxic individualism & the need for connection in healing22:10 Trauma vs. growth: difficult vs. bad trips25:20 Where science meets spirit — the “brackish waters” of therapy30:20 Mystical experiences and the measurable healing of addiction36:38 What integration truly means41:54 IFS, leadership, and parts in business and purpose44:13 Understanding IFS and the multiplicity of the mind46:05 Yoga Nidra, Vipassana, and daily practices for integration51:49 Rumi’s The Guest House – welcoming all parts home🌿 Connect with Clay IckesWebsite: https://www.kykeonwellness.comInstagram: @kykeonwellness🌕 Connect with Vanessa SoulWebsite: ⁠https://sacredsoulenergetics.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠@vanessaasoul⁠Facebook: ⁠Vanessa Spiva⁠Threads: ⁠@vanessaasoul⁠🎧 Power & Purpose PodcastTap Follow so you never miss an episodeLeave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review if you love the showShare this episode with someone walking the path of healing and remembering who they areHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.