Ep. 8 - Grief and the Sh*tstorm with Breana MazzagatteEp. 8 - Grief and the Sh*tstorm with Breana Mazzagatte
MINDBEND with Matthew Dunehoo
Breana Mazzagatte started a podcast called MY DEAD PARENTS to discuss the loss of both her parents in 2018, but that was only part of the story. The grief Breana sought to transcend through public discussion of personal pain and commiserating with...
47:03•11 Jan 2023
Breana Mazzagatte: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief and Trauma
“As with all forms of trauma, you can connect with other people who have experienced everybody's individual experience, of course, is unique, but talking to other people who have felt this specific ache is so healing.”
Imagine losing both your parents in a single year. For Breana Mazzagatte, this unimaginable grief was compounded by the end of her marriage and the anxiety of single motherhood. In this episode of 'Mindbend with Matthew Dunehoo', Breana opens up about her journey through these dark times and how she found unexpected relief through psilocybin. Her podcast, 'MY DEAD PARENTS', started as a way to cope with her losses, but it soon became a platform for discussing deeper, unresolved traumas.
Through candid conversations, Breana sheds light on the healing potential of psychedelics, not as a magic cure, but as a tool for gaining new perspectives. She emphasizes the importance of emotional safety during these experiences and the power of connecting with others who share similar struggles. Her story is a heartfelt exploration of grief, trauma, and the small steps towards healing.
Tune in to hear Breana's insights on reframing death and grief, and her call for more kindness and compassion in our lives.
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