Inside the Mind of a Survivor: Brad Silberman on Healing Trauma with Ketamine Therapy, Psychedelics, and Purpose | ANEW Ep 75

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In Episode 75 of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar sits down with trauma survivor, entrepreneur, and mental health visionary Brad Silberman for a riveting, deeply moving conversation about the long road from traumatic brain injury to profound personal transformation. After suffering a near-fatal assault in South Africa that left him in a coma and on the brink of death, Brad defied the odds to reclaim his mind, body, and purpose—and is now helping others do the same.

In this inspiring episode, Brad shares how a brutal assault led to years of recovery, from re-learning how to walk, talk, and breathe independently to rebuilding his life with intention and clarity. His journey through integrative healing, meditation, and ultimately psychedelic and ketamine therapy opened powerful doors to self-understanding, forgiveness, and growth.

Brad introduces listeners to the framework of his book, Be the Bubble, a guide that emerged from a transformative non-drug-induced psychedelic experience. He describes being in a metaphorical and literal “bubble” where he came face-to-face with his purpose, identity, and inner peace. His story highlights how deeply embedded trauma can be reprocessed and released when we embrace the present moment and develop emotional resilience.

Throughout this episode, Brad discusses:

• How mindset played a critical role in his miraculous recovery
• Why victimhood is easier to fall into, and how to break free from it
• The science and psychology behind ketamine-assisted therapy and its role in promoting neuroplasticity
  His daily mental and emotional design for maintaining clarity, gratitude, and groundedness
• Why he believes healing isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable when approached with intention, love, and presence
  

Listeners will also gain insight into how trauma can be reframed not as a life-ending event, but as a catalyst for meaning, purpose, and compassion.

Dr. Tovar and Brad explore how modern science, ancient wisdom, and self-designed rituals can intersect to create a life rooted in peace and authenticity. Whether you're navigating mental health struggles, interested in ketamine therapy, or looking for a new way to approach life’s challenges, this episode offers hope, empowerment, and actionable tools to transform your path.

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