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Rewriting Your Inner Story Through Psychedelics: Dr. Sabrina Hadeed on Going From Stuck to Softened

Introduction:

Dr. Sabrina Hadeed is a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and founder of Love and Psychedelics, a platform dedicated to exploring how altered states can transform relationships and personal narratives. With nearly 20 years of experience in marriage and family therapy, Dr. Hadeed is recognized for her pioneering work integrating psychotherapy, feminist theory, and psychedelic-assisted healing, helping countless individuals and couples move from conditioned patterns to conscious choice. She is one of the first licensed psilocybin facilitators in Oregon, a state at the forefront of legal psychedelic therapy, and her innovative approaches have been featured in various mental health forums. Dr. Hadeed’s unique perspective draws from her own journey through conscious uncoupling and her expertise in trauma and liberation, making her a sought-after voice on how psychedelics can expedite growth, healing, and self-discovery.

 

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • [2:32] Dr. Sabrina Hadeed on how we create and inherit the stories that shape our lives
  • [3:46] How psychedelic therapy works and why it differs from traditional approaches
  • [5:49] Why psychedelics help soften defenses and accelerate emotional healing
  • [8:38] How psychedelics help people break out of stuck mental and emotional patterns
  • [14:52] Exploring relationship narratives and rewriting stories around love and conflict
  • [19:47] How Dr. Hadeed supports couples through discernment and conscious uncoupling
  • [24:05] Why psychedelics help people reconnect with their true self beneath conditioning
  • [34:12] What microdosing is and how it supports focus, creativity, and healing

In this episode…

We all have stories we tell ourselves — about who we are, what we deserve, and why we feel stuck. But what if those stories aren’t fixed, and with the right tools, they could shift in ways that unlock healing and connection? What if transformation begins not by forcing change, but by softening what’s already there?

Dr. Sabrina Hadeed, a licensed psychotherapist with over two decades of experience, explains that transformation happens when our internal defenses begin to soften, allowing us to access deeper truths about ourselves. She highlights how psychedelics can gently disrupt rigid thought patterns, making space to re-examine limiting beliefs and inherited narratives. The result is often a profound reconnection to one’s authentic self and greater emotional clarity. By creating conditions for insight rather than control, this work helps individuals move from reactivity to conscious choice. It also supports healthier relationships by reshaping how people interpret conflict, identity, and connection.

In this episode of Sticky: Stories That Stick, Amelia Forczak sits down with Dr. Sabrina Hadeed, founder of Love and Psychedelics, to talk about how psychedelics help rewrite inner narratives. They explore breaking stuck patterns, softening emotional defenses, and transforming relationships through new perspectives. Dr. Hadeed also shares insights on microdosing and its role in everyday healing.

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Quotable moments:

  • “We are beings with lived experience, and we tell ourselves stories about what that means — often unconsciously inheriting them from others.”
  • “Psychedelics help soften our internal defenses, letting us access deeper parts of ourselves and our stories traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach.”
  • “There’s so much magic in the mystery — psychedelics remind us that we can’t quantify everything, and that’s a beautiful thing.”
  • “Exploring inherited stories helps people understand where their narratives came from and what meaning they’ve assigned to them.”
  • “Generational healing starts with you — and the ripple effect of one person’s healing can touch families and society as a whole.”

Action Steps:

  1. Examine the stories you tell yourself: Identifying limiting beliefs and inherited narratives is the first step toward understanding what may be keeping you stuck.
  2. Create space for emotional reflection: Slowing down and tuning into your inner experience allows deeper insights to surface beyond logical thinking.
  3. Explore new perspectives on past experiences: Reframing how you interpret events can reduce emotional weight and open pathways for healing.
  4. Seek guided support for deeper work: Working with a trained professional ensures safety and helps you navigate complex emotional and psychological shifts.
  5. Integrate insights into daily life: Applying what you learn to your relationships and behaviors helps turn awareness into lasting transformation.
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