Topic: Trauma

Trauma comes up in 152 chapters across 104 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to October 2026.

February 2012 October 2026

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Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment
• 10:22 - 15:14

Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment

Medical System Reliance, Kidney Stones and Emotional Root Causes

The host shares a personal account of dealing with a nine-millimeter kidney stone and the conflict of relying on conventional surgery despite a preference for natural health. Dr. Zach Bush responds by reframing disease as the end stage of long-term disconnection from nature rather than an external attack. He suggests that physical ailments like kidney stones often mask underlying emotional wounds that the medical system fails to address.

Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment
• 25:34 - 29:55

Dr. Zach Bush | Unseen Factors Of True Health, System Failure, & Radical Embodiment

Epigenetics, Genomic Stacking and Multi-generational Trauma

Dr. Zach Bush outlines the concept of genomic stacking, where unprocessed trauma from previous generations is imprinted on descendants through epigenetic patterns. He notes that the fourth generation often expresses the highest level of disease from a trauma that occurred during the grandmother's era. This biological decline is linked to the Industrial Revolution's focus on machine-like optimization over human feeling and creativity.

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 4:48:00 - 4:51:33

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

German New Medicine, Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer, and Trauma

German New Medicine (GNM), founded by Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer, posits that physical illnesses like cancer are biological programs triggered by unresolved psychological trauma. Hamer developed this theory after his son’s tragic death was followed by his own testicular cancer diagnosis. The system, which shares similarities with the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, suggests that the psyche "kicks" unprocessed trauma to the body to complete a healing process, viewing symptoms as adaptations rather than malfunctions.

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 5:09:24 - 5:12:09

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Shaman’s Devil, Shadow Work, and Soul Parts

"The Shaman’s Devil" is a six-week intensive course focused on shadow work and the integration of autonomous "soul parts." Rooted in a shamanic worldview, the course treats memories as living spirits within a "haunted house" of the psyche. Referencing Joseph Campbell and Dr. Tom Zinzer, the program aims to help participants confront the "devil" of their own hidden aspects to reclaim lost energy and reboot their health and relationships.

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state
• 11:25 - 14:07

Kurt Metzger | Roasting The Critics, Monarch Ritual Trauma, & The Noahide Techno-state

Monarch Programming, Andrew Tate, and Butterfly Symbolism

The conversation explores the evolution of MK Ultra into Monarch programming, focusing on the use of butterfly symbolism in popular culture. Kurt Metzger points to Andrew Tate’s promotional materials and tattoos as potential indicators of Monarch influence, citing the work of a researcher named Gray. They discuss the use of extreme childhood trauma and ritual abuse to create "conduits" or super-soldiers for occult purposes.

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator
• 42:59 - 45:09

Jordan Crowder | Ritual Events, Probability Engineering, & The Simulator

Revision Therapy, Future Self Filter and Time Travel

The 21-day probability engineering method involves "mental time travel," including revision therapy to change the emotional impact of past traumas. Participants also create a "future self filter," visualizing an optimal version of themselves five years ahead. By running daily decisions through this filter, individuals gradually morph into that idealized version.

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Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius
• 1:28:24 - 1:30:51

Matthew J. Bell | Bankers Trust, Nicholas Roerich, & The Mystic Stone From Sirius

Kidney Stone Surgery, Grief Processing and Energetic Manifestation

The host shares a personal update regarding upcoming surgery to remove a 9mm kidney stone. From an Eastern medicine perspective, such stones are often viewed as physical manifestations of "stuck energy" or unprocessed grief. The host reflects on the recent loss of his father and a close friend, questioning how to effectively process emotional trauma to prevent future physical ailments.

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Andy Hunt of Control Alt History | The Odyssey Nightclub, Dark Hollywood, & The First Erika Kirk
• 28:41 - 31:30

Andy Hunt of Control Alt History | The Odyssey Nightclub, Dark Hollywood, & The First Erika Kirk

Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal Roast and Family Dynamics

The host analyzes jokes made by Billy Crystal and Al Franken at a roast of Rob Reiner, suggesting they may have alluded to darker truths about Reiner's personal life. The discussion links these public comments to the later violent behavior and trauma experienced by Reiner's son, Nick.

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Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season
• 1:09:40 - 1:13:18

Dan Waites | How Power Uses Astrology, Planetary Cycles, & Disclosure Season

Pluto in Aquarius and Potential Revolutionary Upheaval

Pluto has entered Aquarius, where it will remain until 2043, a transit historically associated with major revolutions and deep social upheaval. The host speculates that the elite may attempt to suppress the positive energy of this period with dark, traumatic events, similar to the timing of 9/11 or the 2020 pandemic. Upcoming dates of interest include the July 4th holiday and the 79th anniversary of the Roswell incident on July 8th.

Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle
• 0:54 - 3:18

Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle

Bernhard Gunther, Psycho-Spiritual Research and the Time of Transition

Guest Bernhard Gunther is introduced as a psycho-spiritual researcher and teacher whose work focuses on the "Time of Transition" within esoteric mystery traditions. Gunther integrates depth psychology, trauma healing, and shadow integration to explore hyperdimensional forces influencing human consciousness. He is the founder of Piercing the Veil of Reality and co-host of the Cosmic Matrix podcast.

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Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle
• 29:29 - 33:35

Bernhard Guenther | Psycho-spiritual Development For The Conspiratorial Mind, Vaccine beings, & Seeds For The Next Cycle

Psychological vs Spiritual Work, Somatic Emotional Integration

The conversation defines "psycho-spiritual work" as a dual process of understanding the psyche and aspiring toward the divine. Gunther warns against purely intellectualizing shadow work, emphasizing the need for somatic emotional integration to process suppressed feelings like shame and guilt. He argues that psychological work alone often leads to blaming parents without reaching a higher state of being.

Gunther clarifies that trauma does not always require "Big T" events like physical abuse; it can manifest as emotional absence or even the trauma of ego identification itself. He describes his current approach to inner work not as a constant search for shadows, but as a beautiful, meditative way of life. He emphasizes that the psyche reveals what needs healing in "divine timing."

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles
• 56:58 - 59:26

Remembering Gordon White w/ Miguel Conner & Chris Knowles

Shadow Work and the Reality of the Material World

The hosts discuss White's views on "shadow work" and the inherent difficulty of being human. White viewed humans as "meat sacks" that are often used by higher powers, a perspective rooted in Greek, Egyptian, and Gnostic thought. He encouraged seeing even "crash landings" in life, such as medical complications during birth, as part of a soul's autonomous story.

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Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis
• 29:05 - 34:37

Christian Westbrook | From Ice Age Farmer To Unshadowed & The Incoming Engineered Omnicrisis

Collective Shadow Work, Integrating Transgenerational Trauma

The Omni Crisis is framed as the collective human shadow coming to the surface, requiring deep inner work and the integration of transgenerational trauma. High-profile scandals like the Epstein case are viewed as previously occulted horrors now demanding public attention and integration. Following Jungian principles of individuation, the segment argues that fighting the system directly only empowers it, whereas inner work changes one's relationship to reality.

Harald Kautz-Vella | New Black Goo Insights, Genetic Corruption, & Healing Satanic Trauma
• 9:11 - 15:23

Harald Kautz-Vella | New Black Goo Insights, Genetic Corruption, & Healing Satanic Trauma

Nick Land, Accelerationism, and the Mechanism of Evil

The discussion explores the philosophy of Nick Land and the CCRU regarding an advanced AI outside of time that influences human development to ensure its own eventual dominance. Kautz-Vella defines evil as a natural repair mechanism that has spun out of control, comparing it to a cycle of trauma where "hurt people hurt people" on a cosmic scale. He argues that the satanic concept grew like a cancer because the trauma became too heavy for the regulatory capabilities of the universe to heal.

Dana Kippel | A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, & The New Human Potential
• 8:06 - 12:43

Dana Kippel | A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, & The New Human Potential

Relationship Trauma, Transcendental Meditation and Plasma Revelation

Dana Kippel details a period of intense relationship trauma involving a betrayal by an ex-boyfriend that served as a catalyst for her spiritual awakening. Seeking relief from psychological pain, she enrolled in a Transcendental Meditation course in Los Angeles. During these meditation sessions, she experienced a vision of an infinity symbol and a torus, leading to a sudden, comprehensive understanding of plasma that took four years to transcribe.

Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative
• 41:22 - 46:48

Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative

Natural Birth Zealotry and Medical System Betrayals

Dr. Kelly Brogan discusses her struggle with "superiority" regarding natural birth and the judgment she feels toward medicalized obstetrics. Greg Carlwood shares a personal story of his wife's traumatic birth experiences, including an emergency C-section and a post-home-birth seizure caused by ignored preeclampsia. This anecdote highlights the tension between wanting to avoid the medical system and the reality of life-threatening complications that sometimes necessitate its use.

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Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative
• 53:27 - 1:00:53

Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative

Father-Daughter Dynamics and the Mirror of Attunement

Dr. Kelly Brogan explains the concept of "attunement," where a father reads his own internal system to understand and validate his child's emotional state. She notes that a daughter's sense of safety in the world is often rooted in her father's ability to be a calm, non-reactive protector who has mastered his own aggression. They discuss how children often mirror their parents' internal "shitstorms," making parental self-regulation the most effective tool for behavioral correction.

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Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative
• 1:03:25 - 1:09:14

Dr. Kelly Brogan | Full Spectrum Health, Conspiracy Parenting, & Your Metaphysical Narrative

Greg Carlwood Reflects on Birth Trauma and Inner Work

Following the interview, Greg Carlwood reflects on the emotional difficulty of discussing his children's births and the irony of his kids ending up in "EMF artificial light voids" despite his strict prenatal precautions. He considers whether his focus on external toxins has been a diversion from necessary inner work. Carlwood concludes that maintaining a non-combative, empowering relationship with his children is more vital for their success than achieving a perfectly toxin-free environment.

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Gordon White | Cycle Updates, The Conspiracy Slider, & The Shaman’s Devil
• 44:07 - 47:51

Gordon White | Cycle Updates, The Conspiracy Slider, & The Shaman’s Devil

The Shaman’s Devil and Shamanic Shadow Work

Gordon White introduces his six-week guided course, "The Shaman’s Devil," which focuses on shamanic shadow work. He describes the process of treating memories as "autonomous soul parts" that must be faced rather than suppressed. The segment references Joseph Campbell’s "the cave you fear to enter" and Dr. Tom Zinser’s work on soul-centered healing to explain how internal "devils" act as initiators of adult life.