Episode Description
In this powerful episode of Giving Pain Purpose, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with entrepreneur, filmmaker, and psychedelic wellness advocate Zappy Zapolin for a conversation about trauma, chronic pain, and the evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing.
Together, they explore why so many people continue to struggle despite years of traditional treatments and how emerging research is changing the way we think about healing the mind and body. Zappy shares his own transformational journey and offers insight into the unique roles different psychedelic medicines may play in addressing trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Throughout the episode, Lyndsay reflects on her own healing journey and the hope that can emerge when we're willing to explore new possibilities.
This conversation is honest, inspiring, and a reminder that healing isn't always about finding another treatment—sometimes it's about discovering an entirely new path forward.
Episode Highlights:
(00:01) Lyndsay opens up about anxiety, alcohol, and ketamine therapy
(02:48) Zappy's vision for psychedelic healing
(04:15) Introducing Zappy Zapolin
(05:13) Zappy's first psychedelic experience
(06:15) From Wall Street to the jungle
(08:00) The Reality of Truth and 25 million views
(09:30) Meeting God in the jungle
(11:00) How ibogaine works and what to expect
(14:00) Ayahuasca, psilocybin, and combo explained
(20:00) Lois's story from near death to fully healed
(26:00) The caterpillar death spiral
(32:00) How to start with microdosing
(37:00) The CRPS community and why plant medicine matters
(38:02) Finding perspective through a mushroom journey
(40:21) Don't wait for your doctor
(41:04) Where to find Zappy and closing thoughts
Find Zappy Zapolin Online Here:
Website: psychedelicconcierge.com
Instagram: @zappyzapolin
YouTube: @PsychedelicConceirge
LinkedIn: Zappy Zapolin
Podcast: Psychedelic Concierge Podcast
Find Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:
Website: givingpainpurpose.com
Instagram: @givingpainpurpose
Facebook: The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: @givingpainpurpose
Shop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.com
Subscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!
Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
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Together, they explore why so many people continue to struggle despite years of traditional treatments and how emerging research is changing the way we think about healing the mind and body. Zappy shares his own transformational journey and offers insight into the unique roles different psychedelic medicines may play in addressing trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Throughout the episode, Lyndsay reflects on her own healing journey and the hope that can emerge when we're willing to explore new possibilities.
This conversation is honest, inspiring, and a reminder that healing isn't always about finding another treatment—sometimes it's about discovering an entirely new path forward.
Episode Highlights:
(00:01) Lyndsay opens up about anxiety, alcohol, and ketamine therapy
(02:48) Zappy's vision for psychedelic healing
(04:15) Introducing Zappy Zapolin
(05:13) Zappy's first psychedelic experience
(06:15) From Wall Street to the jungle
(08:00) The Reality of Truth and 25 million views
(09:30) Meeting God in the jungle
(11:00) How ibogaine works and what to expect
(14:00) Ayahuasca, psilocybin, and combo explained
(20:00) Lois's story from near death to fully healed
(26:00) The caterpillar death spiral
(32:00) How to start with microdosing
(37:00) The CRPS community and why plant medicine matters
(38:02) Finding perspective through a mushroom journey
(40:21) Don't wait for your doctor
(41:04) Where to find Zappy and closing thoughts
Find Zappy Zapolin Online Here:
Website: psychedelicconcierge.com
Instagram: @zappyzapolin
YouTube: @PsychedelicConceirge
LinkedIn: Zappy Zapolin
Podcast: Psychedelic Concierge Podcast
Find Giving Pain Purpose Online Here:
Website: givingpainpurpose.com
Instagram: @givingpainpurpose
Facebook: The Giving Pain Purpose Podcast
LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano
YouTube: @givingpainpurpose
Shop: thegivingpainpurposeshop.com
Subscribe on YouTube | Merch Shop is OPEN!! | COMING SOON: The Pain Hub - A Women's Healing Community. Subscribe Now!
Unfiltered convos. Dark humor. Real healing.
This is where pain meets purpose — and you’re not doing it alone.
++
Want to be a guest on Giving Pain Purpose with Lyndsay Soprano? Send her a message on PodMatch, here:
Be a Guest on The Show