From Trauma to Transformation: Ahmed Darwish, PsyD on Purpose & Reclaiming Your Authentic Self

Our newest Living Undeterred episode goes deep into what so many people are feeling today.

Jeff sits down with Ahmed Darwish PsyD, a psychologist and founder of The Living Organism Project, to discuss childhood trauma, post-traumatic growth, spirituality, and the future of mental wellbeing.

Ahmed opens up about growing up in a home filled with trauma, becoming the “family psychologist,” and the path that led him into a life of helping others heal. He breaks down practical ways people can process childhood trauma, reflects on the rise of psychedelic therapies, and shares why he believes society is in a “regression before a launch” — a shift toward authenticity and purpose.

He also talks about AI, and why tools like Brightn can democratize access to emotional support when designed ethically and safely.

A few topics we explore:

• What childhood trauma teaches the nervous system and how adults can heal from it

• How EMDR, talk therapy, and plant medicine each play different roles in healing

• Why society is in a spiritual crisis — and why that gives Ahmed hope

• The future of mental health and the democratization of wisdom through AI

• The vision behind The Living Organism Project and how individual choices can spark global impact

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