Rohan Parrant Method

Exploring Psychedelic Therapy and Emotional Healing with Yury Shamis

Rohan Parrant Season 1 Episode 33

In this fascinating episode of the Rohan Parrant Method, I explore the emerging field of psychedelic therapy with psychotherapist Yury Shamis, who specializes in MDMA and psilocybin-assisted treatment. Yury shares his incredible personal journey—from arriving in Australia as a refugee to becoming a leader in mental health and trauma healing. His work uniquely blends traditional psychotherapy with the transformative potential of psychedelics to help people confront and metabolize deep emotional pain.

We discuss the misconceptions about emotions and why fully feeling and processing them is essential for mental clarity and growth. Yury explains how psychedelic therapy can facilitate emotional release and vulnerability in ways that traditional treatments may not. This episode offers an innovative perspective on healing and encourages listeners to embrace emotions as powerful tools for self-understanding and transformation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emotions are vital signals that help us understand ourselves and our surroundings; processing them rather than avoiding them leads to personal growth.
  • MDMA and psilocybin therapy provide profound pathways for healing deep-seated emotional trauma by helping patients metabolize pain.
  • True vulnerability means stepping into emotional discomfort without expectations, allowing full emotional release.
  • Redefining success by prioritizing relationships and quality of life over monetary gain supports better emotional health.
  • Practical strategies for sitting with difficult emotions until they peak and dissipate can increase emotional freedom and resilience.

About Rohan

Rohan Parrant is a counsellor, coach, speaker and wellbeing strategist dedicated to helping individuals and leaders live, perform and lead without burning out. With over two decades of experience across construction, trades, corporate, education and youth services, he brings a grounded, no-BS approach to personal development, mental health and leadership.

On The Rohan Parrant Method podcast, Rohan dives into honest, practical conversations with everyday people, thought leaders and high performers to explore what it really means to grow, heal and lead well—especially under pressure. From burnout and mindset to trauma, resilience and self-awareness, this is the show for people who want to go deeper, feel stronger, and show up better in all areas of life.

With a background that bridges real-world grit and emotional depth, Rohan knows what it takes to rise after setbacks, push past mental barriers, and keep showing up with integrity. His episodes are packed with raw insights, grounded tools and powerful stories that challenge the status quo and call you to step into something greater.

Whether you're rebuilding, evolving or just curious, Rohan’s method is real, relatable and always rooted in lived experience.

Connect with Rohan:
Website: rohanparrant.com

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