Topic: Ptsd

Ptsd comes up in 25 chapters across 20 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2012 to April 2025.

July 2012 April 2025

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Carrie Olaje | Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse, Mind Control Programing, & Human Hunting Parties
• 38:01 - 43:12

Carrie Olaje | Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse, Mind Control Programing, & Human Hunting Parties

Escaping the Cult, Shutdown Programming

Olajeh explains the process of leaving the cult, noting that handlers often let assets go if they are deemed self-destructive or no longer useful. She describes a breaking point during a ritual involving a pregnant woman, which led to her being taken to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base for "shutdown programming." She eventually found a path to recovery through sobriety and spirituality starting at age 23.

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RamX | Fortean Winds: High Strangeness, Ufology, & Old Money
• 32:46 - 37:59

RamX | Fortean Winds: High Strangeness, Ufology, & Old Money

Shamanic Trance, 40 Hertz Signals and Joseph Smith

Rom X links shamanic trance states and occult practices to a specific 40 Hertz signal in the prefrontal cortex. He suggests that historical figures like Joseph Smith may have used scrying stones to enter this hyper-focused state to receive external signals. The segment explores the ethical dilemma of whether to teach the public how to "turn up" or "shut off" these neurological antennas.

Schwab | The Cognitive Holocaust, The Fakelore Age, & Agents Of The Super Spectral Order
• 20:58 - 25:36

Schwab | The Cognitive Holocaust, The Fakelore Age, & Agents Of The Super Spectral Order

Ultra-Terrestrial Guardians and the Ontic Shock

The host and guest debate whether supernatural entities act as benevolent guardians or incidental neighbors who find human activity "offensive" or noisy. Schwab describes the "ontic shock" experienced by those who encounter these beings, which can lead to lasting PTSD. The spectrum of ultra-terrestrial interaction is compared to an ecology where some beings may be compassionate while others simply react to disruptions in the electromagnetic environment.

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Chris Knowles | The Spandex Files: Creative Magic, The Kirby Conduit, & Demon Dinosaur
• 43:05 - 52:03

Chris Knowles | The Spandex Files: Creative Magic, The Kirby Conduit, & Demon Dinosaur

Jack Kirby, PTSD, and the VA Hospital Acid Theory

Christopher Knowles proposes a theory that legendary comic creator Jack Kirby may have been dosed with LSD at a VA hospital to treat WWII-related PTSD. He notes a sudden shift in Kirby's art style in the mid-1960s toward "cosmic" and psychedelic themes that predated the mainstream psychedelic movement. Kirby is described as a "conduit" who channeled shamanic-like visions of ancient astronauts and gods onto the page after his wartime trauma "broke open" his skull.

Dr. Justin Feinstein and Mandy Rowe join the program to discuss the clinical benefits of flotation therapy, also known as REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulus Therapy). The discussion highlights how constant smartphone connectivity and a fear-based news cycle contribute to record levels of anxiety and depression. Mandy Rowe shares how her experience with Navy SEALs using float pods for PTSD recovery led her to expand the TrueRest franchise.

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Mandy Rowe recounts observing Navy SEALs in Coronado using float pods for both physical recovery and cognitive enhancement. She describes a suppressed video where military officials discussed using flotation tanks to accelerate language learning through programs like Rosetta Stone. This military application served as a primary inspiration for bringing flotation therapy to the general public through a franchise model.

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Dr. Justin Feinstein & Mandy Rowe | Floatation Therapy: The Research, History, & Broad-spectrum Benefits Of Time In The Tank
• 12:48 - 19:07

Dr. Justin Feinstein & Mandy Rowe | Floatation Therapy: The Research, History, & Broad-spectrum Benefits Of Time In The Tank

Physiological Benefits and Safety of Repeated Float Sessions

Dr. Justin Feinstein details findings from NIH-funded clinical trials regarding the safety and efficacy of floating for patients with severe mental health issues. Results indicate a significant reduction in muscle tension and a 14-point drop on the Spielberger state anxiety inventory after a single session. The Float Research Collective was established to advocate for insurance coverage of this therapy to make it accessible to vulnerable populations.

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Dr. Justin Feinstein & Mandy Rowe | Floatation Therapy: The Research, History, & Broad-spectrum Benefits Of Time In The Tank
• 1:14:10 - 1:17:29

Dr. Justin Feinstein & Mandy Rowe | Floatation Therapy: The Research, History, & Broad-spectrum Benefits Of Time In The Tank

Free Flotation Therapy for Veterans and First Responders

Mandy Rowe highlights that TrueRest locations offer free floats to veterans on the 11th of every month, with some locations extending the offer to first responders. Dr. Feinstein shares his experience working at the VA in San Diego, where long waitlists for psychotherapy left many veterans in crisis. Both guests advocate for installing float tanks in every VA hospital to provide immediate, non-invasive relief for those suffering from the horrors of war.

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Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal
• 53:58 - 56:18

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal

Jake's Sacrifice and the Escape from the Woods

During the Dogman attack, Kyle's dog Jake intervened three times to save his owner, eventually being brutally thrown and seemingly killed by the creature. Kyle managed to reach his grandfather's truck and escape. His grandfather later told him that if he wanted to hunt those woods, he had to accept that there are things out there that cannot be explained.

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal
• 56:18 - 58:45

Tony Merkel | The Confessionals: Cryptids, Portals, & The Paranormal

The Miraculous Survival of Jake the Dog

Against all odds, Jake the dog survived the encounter and was found the next day, though he was severely mangled. Kyle's grandmother nursed the dog back to health, and Jake lived to be an old dog, though he was never the same hunter. Tony Merkel notes that Kyle suffered from severe PTSD and refused to enter the woods at night during the filming of the documentary.

Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda
• 55:49 - 59:16

Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda

PTSD Time to Heal and the Solution-Oriented Mindset

O'Brien introduces her book, PTSD: Time to Heal, which contains mind-brain function information that Mark Phillips was legally barred from releasing due to sedition laws. The book emphasizes a "no negatives without a solution" approach to force the brain to fire in new, positive directions. To ensure the information is accessible during times of global crisis, O'Brien offers the ebook on a "pay what you can" basis on her website.

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Daniel Moler | The Shamanic Soul, Psychedelic Awakening, & The Comic/Occult Overlap
• 14:48 - 18:09

Daniel Moler | The Shamanic Soul, Psychedelic Awakening, & The Comic/Occult Overlap

PTSD Recovery and Energy Healing with Patty

Moeller shares his personal struggle with severe PTSD and trauma that left him unable to work or interact socially. He credits a healer named Patty, who was trained in Lakota traditions and university-led energy experiments, for helping him begin the process of individuation. This journey involved integrating fragmented pieces of his psyche into a whole, eventually leading to a successful life and family stability.

Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing
• 21:38 - 25:53

Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing

Emotional Freedom Techniques, PTSD and Medical Industry Commercialism

The discussion focuses on Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and meridian tapping as highly effective but underutilized treatments for PTSD and anxiety. Peter Mark Adams argues that these modalities remain obscure because they are free or low-cost, offering no profit motive for the mainstream medical establishment. Greg Carlwood notes that while the commercial barrier exists, individual conditioning also prevents people from seeking alternative healers.

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Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing
• 48:00 - 53:23

Peter Mark Adams | Energy Medicine, Entity Attachment, & Ancestral Healing

Entity Attachment, Negative Possession and Alien Abduction

The dialogue turns to the "negative area" of the field, involving entity attachments and possession resulting from past ritual acts or ancestral curses. Peter Mark Adams notes that these entities are often atemporal and connect with the continuity of a person across multiple lives. He also links these phenomena to the post-traumatic stress associated with alien abductions, noting the difficulty of treating such cases due to the porosity of the consciousness field.

Dr. Pam Popper | Fighting Medical Tyranny, COVID Policy Consequences, & How We Win
• 41:09 - 45:39

Dr. Pam Popper | Fighting Medical Tyranny, COVID Policy Consequences, & How We Win

Psychological Damage to Children and School Isolation

Dr. Popper details the psychological harm inflicted on children by pandemic policies, comparing the fear of being "dangerous" to a form of PTSD. She shares stories of an eight-year-old having a meltdown at the sight of unmasked faces and a five-year-old in Iowa who was placed in a plexiglass box and isolated after receiving a medical exemption for masks. These incidents are presented as evidence of the "outright harm" schools are willing to inflict to comply with government orders.

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Lynne McTaggart | Intention Studies, Mind Magic, & The Power of Eight
• 8:42 - 11:02

Lynne McTaggart | Intention Studies, Mind Magic, & The Power of Eight

Global Intention Experiments and Seed Growth Studies

The discussion details the transition from observing laboratory evidence to conducting large-scale global intention experiments. McTaggart explains how she utilized her readership to create a global laboratory, testing the effects of collective thought on seed growth, water purification, and violence reduction. Results from 35 experiments showed measurable positive effects in 31 cases, surpassing the consistency of many pharmaceutical drugs.

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Chris Bledsoe | Entity Encounters, The Invisible College, & The Lady
• 31:44 - 34:21

Chris Bledsoe | Entity Encounters, The Invisible College, & The Lady

Trauma Triggers, PTSD and Collective Suffering

Chris Bledsoe observes that paranormal contact is frequently triggered by extreme emotional turmoil, tragedy, or PTSD. He notes that many people who contact him regarding similar experiences began their journey following a significant life crisis. The conversation considers whether these entities are attracted to suffering or if human consciousness opens a portal during states of high emotional intensity.

Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall | Systemic Injustice, Targeted Harassment, & Expatriation
• 8:08 - 11:07

Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall | Systemic Injustice, Targeted Harassment, & Expatriation

Psychiatric Practice, Low Income Patients and Systemic Corruption

Dr. Stuart Jean Bramhall reflects on her psychiatric practice in Seattle, where she treated low-income families, veterans, and individuals acting as low-level informants for federal agencies. She observed that many patients suffered from situational and economic depression that medical intervention could not resolve. Her exposure to local drug rings and burglary operations allegedly connected to intelligence agencies revealed a deep level of systemic corruption.

Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles
• 10:52 - 16:13

Michael Wann | The Esoteric Kobe Bryant, Skull and Bones, & Ritual Cycles

Magic Definition, Ceremonial Rituals, Kabbalah, Second Nature

Magic is defined as the interaction with the etheric plane, where rituals and symbols establish lasting forms similar to habitual neural pathways. The discussion links these concepts to the Kabbalah and explains how experiences, whether natural or induced through trauma and hypnosis, create a "second nature" reality.

Eileen Day McKusick | Biofield Tuning, The Electric Universe, & Ether Physics
• 35:20 - 39:51

Eileen Day McKusick | Biofield Tuning, The Electric Universe, & Ether Physics

Bipolar Disorder Rhythms, Sound as an Acoustic Scalpel

Biofield tuning treats conditions like bipolar disorder not as chemical imbalances, but as rhythmic and tonal expressions where the system bounces between high and low frequencies. Using a tuning fork as an "acoustic scalpel," practitioners find specific undertones of depression or anxiety in the field and reflect them back to the body. This feedback allows the body to recognize its own dissonance and return to its natural "sweet spot" of tonal harmony.