Sesh 8.5-Healing or Just High?: Mushrooms, Myths & Mental Health Part 1-w/ Tara Portelli

Sesh 8.5-Healing or Just High?: Mushrooms, Myths & Mental Health Part 1-w/ Tara Portelli

Author: Dr. Dawn Gullette Crosson, Psy.D January 19, 2026 Duration: 28:37
In Part 1 of this conversation, Dr. Dawn sits down with Tara Portelli to talk about something that’s stirring a lot of conversation: psilocybin therapy as a treatment for trauma and mental health. Tara takes us on her journey from working as a paramedic to becoming a psilocybin therapist, and how one experience with the therapy changed the way she understood her own trauma. We dig into the science behind psilocybin, talk about what “integration” really means after these kinds of experiences, ...

There's a grounded, practical voice waiting for you in Sanity Sessions: Real Talk, a space hosted by licensed psychologist and certified trauma therapist Dr. Dawn Gullette Crosson. More than just theory, this podcast offers tangible strategies drawn from real-world experience, all delivered with the relatable, straight-talking warmth of your favorite Philly girl. Dr. Dawn focuses on the messy, everyday work of mental well-being, addressing everything from chronic stress and burnout to deeper trauma, with the core aim of helping you heal, grow, and actually live fully. You'll find conversations here that feel like honest check-ins, providing tools and perspectives for those moments when you're just trying to keep it all together. It’s a resource built on professional expertise and genuine understanding, making it a unique companion for anyone invested in their own mental health journey. Tune in for those essential reminders and actionable insights that help maintain your balance.
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