EPISODE · Sep 15, 2023 · 51 MIN
Dr. Laila Contractor: In Relationships We Are Traumatized AND Healed
from Conscious Physician: Medicine & Psychedelics · host Lida Fatemi
Welcome to another beautiful conversation spotlighting the nexus between Western medicine and integrative/plant medicine. This week we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Laila Contractor, an integrative psychiatrist based in Irvine, CA. In October of 2019 through a health crisis of her own, Dr. Laila fell into the world of herbalism and integrative healthcare, which greatly pivoted her life’s work. In this convo, we discuss: The complexity of being ill as a physician: problem-solving and hypothesizing solutions as you actively experience symptoms. The difficulty in psychiatry - noticing the cost of NOT treating trauma in a medical system - the cost of prescribing a pill instead of addressing root issues. The beauty in prescribing tools for homeostasis, OT, and herbal supplements as opposed to creating a chronic patient when prescribing pharmaceuticals. We have more evidence than ever spotlighting WHY these alternative and holistic treatments are valid + profoundly effective. If you’re Dr. Laila’s patient you must be in therapy. The nutrient-deficient nature of our American soil and multi-ingredient formulas as an antidote for this disheartening happening (Dr. C brings a profound study that supports this research to our attention) Dr. C emphasizes practitioners MUST pair psychedelic intervention with therapy. Simply must. The historical profundity of psychedelic medicines in MANY religions whether utilized as a rite of passage or a way to deepen spirituality AND SO MUCH MORE Connect with Dr. Laila Contractor: lailacontractormd.com
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Welcome to another beautiful conversation spotlighting the nexus between Western medicine and integrative/plant medicine. This week we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Laila Contractor, an integrative psychiatrist based in Irvine, CA. In October of 2019 through a health crisis of her own, Dr. Laila fell into the world of herbalism and integrative healthcare, which greatly pivoted her life’s work. In this convo, we discuss: The complexity of being ill as a physician: problem-solving and hypothesizing solutions as you actively experience symptoms. The difficulty in psychiatry - noticing the cost of NOT treating trauma in a medical system - the cost of prescribing a pill instead of addressing root issues. The beauty in prescribing tools for homeostasis, OT, and herbal supplements as opposed to creating a chronic patient when prescribing pharmaceuticals. We have more evidence than ever spotlighting WHY these alternative and holistic treatments are valid + profoundly effective. If you’re Dr. Laila’s patient you must be in therapy. The nutrient-deficient nature of our American soil and multi-ingredient formulas as an antidote for this disheartening happening (Dr. C brings a profound study that supports this research to our attention) Dr. C emphasizes practitioners MUST pair psychedelic intervention with therapy. Simply must. The historical profundity of psychedelic medicines in MANY religions whether utilized as a rite of passage or a way to deepen spirituality AND SO MUCH MORE Connect with Dr. Laila Contractor: lailacontractormd.com
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