Trauma, Psychedelics, and Buddhism with Nahum Vizakis
Karen Sprinkel sits down with Nahum Vizakis, founder of Optimizing Human, to explore a journey from military trauma and identity shifts to healing through bodybuilding, astrology, psychedelics, and bodywork. They discuss how trauma can affect the body, how old forms of self-protection can outlast their usefulness, and why integration and self-responsibility matter after intense experiences.
Key topics
Nahum’s childhood, military service, and search for structure and belonging
Moral injury, identity, and the emotional impact of military service
Bodybuilding as a way to reclaim agency and process difficult emotions
How astrology and psychedelics informed Nahum’s understanding of himself
His experience of ayahuasca and the search for connection and unconditional love
Nahum’s vibroacoustic ketamine bodywork modality
The importance of professional guidance, preparation, and integration
• Why self-responsibility is central to lasting change
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