<p>What if the very memories that shaped your life had been hidden away by your brain—and one day, they suddenly returned?</p><p>In this powerful and intimate episode, I sit down with author and mental health advocate Melissa Osorio, whose transformative journey has made waves in the world of psychedelic therapy and trauma healing. She is the visionary behind Hidden Memories: Discover What’s Blocking You From Life and Love, a memoir-meets-self-help-book that blends personal narrative with tools to help you explore the origins of your emotional patterns. </p><p>We go deep into the layers of trauma, how it gets stored in the body, how psychedelics played a role in her healing, and why success alone will never be enough to fill the void of disconnection from self.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li><p>How trauma hides in the body—and how to know if you’ve suppressed childhood memories</p></li><li><p>Why Melissa didn’t remember her childhood until her 30s, and how ayahuasca changed that</p></li><li><p>The difference between trauma therapy and psychedelic therapy (and when to use each)</p></li><li><p>The unexpected role of sensual movement in healing emotional blockages</p></li><li><p>The truth about “overachieving” and why it often masks deep emotional wounds</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>What to consider before exploring psychedelic treatments for trauma</p></li><li><p>How Melissa’s family healed together after uncovering generational trauma</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>This Episode is Powered by Health Nag</strong></p><p>Meet your new daily glow-up: <strong>Health Nag’s Bioactive Collagen Jelly</strong>—the world’s first collagen with Types I, II, III & IV for full-body support (skin, gut, joints & more).</p><p>Tastes amazing. Absorbs fast. One spoon a day = science-backed resilience from the inside out.</p><p>🎁 Get 10% off with code <strong>BRAVETABLE</strong> at<a href="https://neetabhushan.com/healthnag" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> neetabhushan.com/healthnag</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Melissa</strong></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://melissa-osorio.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">melissa-osorio.com</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Melissa_osorio_remembers" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@Melissa_osorio_remembers</a> </p><p>BOOK / <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Memories-Discover-Whats-Blocking-ebook/dp/B0CLK1B4PS" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Memories-Discover-Whats-Blocking-ebook/dp/B0CLK1B4PS</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>🧘🏽‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I’ve created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit — crafted to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure, even in the middle of your busiest days. Only 100 kits available — get yours now →<a href="https://neetabhushan.com/ritual" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> neetabhushan.com/ritual</a> </p><p>☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaitonics" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">neetabhushan.com/chaitonics</a></p><p>🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraveTable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@TheBraveTable</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neetabhushan</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thebravetable </a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neeta.bhushan</a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. # 148: Stepping Out of the ‘Good Girl Box’: From Pole Dancing, Pleasure‑Seeking, to Full Sensuality & Embodiment with Sheila Kelley (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/148-stepping-out-of-the-good-girl-box-from-pole/id1608226580?i=1000623659448" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/56vzgyGjNmcy4zQC9gyTkF?si=eKZq5de9TpaRuQtkeWiu0Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/gcCb9YSRXUQ" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>)</p><p>Ep. #246: Parenting Plot Twist: Your Kids Can Help You Heal Generational Trauma (<a href="https://podcasts.appl