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Dr. Mauro Cavarra presenting on stage at TEDx Messina with a large Rorschach inkblot test graphic displayed on the projector screen behind him.

I contribute to public conversations on psychotherapy, altered states of consciousness, trauma, meaning, and mental health.

My work sits at the intersection of clinical practice, research, and education. Because of this, I am interested in formats that allow for both clarity and depth: interviews, podcasts, public talks, panel discussions, written contributions, and educational events.

I am particularly drawn to conversations that approach complex themes with seriousness, nuance, and accessibility. These include the therapeutic use of altered states, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, breathwork, trauma, and the role of meaning in psychological change.

My aim is to bring together scientific rigour, human sensitivity, clinical insight and a language that remains understandable beyond specialist settings.

If you would like to invite me for an interview, podcast, article, talk, or public event, you are welcome to get in touch.

Watch my TEDx talk

Beyond the Boundaries of Consciousness: Psychedelic Experiences in Search of Meaning

The talk explores what happens when the boundaries we build for safety become too narrow, and how meaning, altered states of consciousness, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may help us rethink those limits.

I discuss the role of meaning in mental health, the therapeutic potential of psychedelic experiences, the importance of preparation and integration, and the possibility that stories and myths can still help us make sense of transformative experiences.

The talk eventually reaches an ancient Greek myth that became, for me, a powerful image of trauma, voice, and transformation.

I’m very glad the full video is finally available. It is in my native language but English subtitles are available.

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