A Little Help For Our Friends

What happens when you survive cancer, but the fear of dying doesn't go away?
Cancer treatment can save your life, but the emotional aftermath can be an entirely different battle.
In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon sits down with Anne Hamilton, founder and executive director of the Survivorship Collective, to explore cancer survivorship, trauma, and the emerging potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies.
After being diagnosed with advanced-stage breast cancer as a young adult, Anne experienced firsthand how difficult life after treatment can be. The fear of recurrence, loss of identity, and uncertainty about the future led her to explore new approaches to emotional and spiritual healing.
Today, through the Survivorship Collective, Anne works to connect cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones with safe, legal psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Together, Kibby and Anne discuss:
🍄 Why the emotional aftermath of cancer can be harder than treatment itself
🍄 How psilocybin is being studied for cancer-related anxiety, depression, and trauma
🍄 Anne's personal experience confronting her fear of death
🍄 What psychedelic-assisted healing retreats actually look like
🍄 Why community, music, and human connection matter in healing
🍄 How cancer changes our relationship with identity, womanhood, and the future
Kibby also shares her own experience attending one of Anne's retreats, reflecting on what it means to surrender control, reconnect with yourself, and find a sense of agency after cancer.
About Anne Hamilton
Anne Hamilton is the founder and executive director of the Survivorship Collective, the first nonprofit connecting the cancer community with safe, legal psychedelic-assisted therapies.
A former litigator and Ninth Circuit law clerk, Anne holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Stanford University. She has taught at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and completed the CIIS Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research Certificate Program.
She is also a 2025 Mira Fellow, certified mediator, and member of the Psychedelic Bar Association.
Through her work, Anne advocates for better mental and spiritual care for cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones.
Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Psychedelic-assisted therapies carry risks and are not appropriate for everyone. Their legal status varies by jurisdiction.
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When someone you love is struggling with depression, addiction, or simply feeling lost in life, it can be heartbreaking to watch them lose their motivation and sense of direction. You can see their potential, but how do you help them see it too?
In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon explores why having a sense of purpose is so important for mental health and addiction recovery, and how you can help a loved one reconnect with what makes life meaningful.
Inspired by her mother's personal journey to sobriety, Dr. Kibby shares how finding a reason to get better can become a powerful source of motivation, even when recovery feels difficult.
You'll learn:
Why purpose and happiness aren't necessarily the same thing

How depression, addiction, and shame can leave people feeling stuck

Why pushing someone to get a job, find a partner, or change their life can backfire

Four practical ways to help a loved one rediscover their sense of purpose

How small, meaningful actions can help someone begin moving forward

Finding purpose doesn't mean discovering one grand calling or suddenly feeling happy. Sometimes, it starts with one small action that reminds someone their life matters.
💜 Need support helping someone you love?
KulaMind provides practical skills, guidance, and community for people supporting loved ones with mental illness or addiction.
Learn more: https://www.kulamind.com
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Why are so many young men feeling lonely, lost, and disconnected? And why do the things they turn to for comfort often leave them feeling even worse?
In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon explores the loneliness trap affecting young men today. From dating struggles and social isolation to looksmaxxing, online communities, and the pressure to be successful, she breaks down how young men can get stuck in a cycle that's increasingly difficult to escape.
But there's a way out, and it might not be what you'd expect.
Drawing on psychology, research, and her own experiences, Dr. Kibby shares three practical ways to rebuild connection, confidence, and a sense of purpose. She also discusses how parents, partners, and loved ones can support struggling men without falling into cycles of resentment, nagging, or overfunctioning.
In this episode:
Why loneliness and isolation can become a self-reinforcing cycle

How dating rejection and social pressure contribute to withdrawal

Why money, appearance, and looksmaxxing aren't the whole answer

How isolation can affect empathy and social confidence

Three ways young men can build meaningful connections

What parents and partners can do to help without losing themselves

Whether you're a young man feeling stuck or someone who loves a man who's struggling, this conversation offers a different way to understand what's happening and how to move forward.
Learn more about KulaMind: https://www.kulamind.com
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What’s going on with young men?
In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon sits down with Connor to unpack the rise of looksmaxxing and what it might reveal about a much bigger problem: young men feeling increasingly lost, lonely, angry, and unsure of what they’re supposed to be working toward.
They explore how dating apps, social media, changing career paths, AI, rising costs, and the breakdown of traditional milestones have made it harder to see a clear path forward. When the old formula of “work hard, build a career, find a partner, buy a home” feels increasingly out of reach, online communities can offer something incredibly appealing: a game you can actually win.
From looksmaxxing and “mogging” to self-improvement content and extreme appearance optimization, Kibby and Connor discuss why these movements can feel empowering at first—and how they can turn toxic when optimization replaces real connection, purpose, and growth.
They also dig into the uncomfortable reality behind the quick fixes social media sells us: building a meaningful life is usually slower, messier, and much less algorithm-friendly.
If you love someone who is struggling with their mental health, KulaMind provides tools, education, and support to help you care for them without losing yourself in the process.

One minute, you’re the person who understands them better than anyone. The next, you’re the enemy. What causes that sudden shift?
In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon explains what’s commonly called “splitting” in borderline personality disorder (BPD), why intense emotions can lead someone to see themselves or the people they love as all good or all bad, and what’s happening psychologically when that shift occurs.
She also breaks down what loved ones can actually do in the moment, including how to stay grounded, validate emotions without agreeing with hurtful behavior, set boundaries, and avoid getting pulled into the same cycle. Pasted text (2)
If you love someone with BPD, intense emotions, mental illness, or addiction and you’re trying to support them without losing yourself in the process, this episode is for you.
Learn more about KulaMind and support for loved ones at KulaMind