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In this episode, I spoke with Angela Leong, founder of An Elegant Mind Clinic and creator of the KISSS Method. Angela shares her journey from feeling like a "black sheep" in her Chinese-Canadian family to developing groundbreaking approaches that integrate ketamine-assisted therapy, psychedelic integration, and multicultural counseling.

We explore the cultural conflicts faced by second-generation immigrants, particularly around filial piety - how putting parents above everything else can prevent identity development. Angela reveals how a single ayahuasca experience transformed her understanding of authenticity and led to her work with ketamine therapy. She breaks down the science: one ketamine session restores neural density equivalent to three months of SSRIs.

We dive into her work with polyamory and consensual non-monogamy, exploring why some choose multiple relationships and the surprising overlap with neurodiversity she observes. Angela explains why most people struggle with even one relationship and what it takes to truly surrender to love through her KISSS Method. She also discusses using AI tools like Klarify to enhance her practice while acknowledging AI's limitations in psychedelic therapy's metaphorical work.

Chapters:
(00:00:25 ) - Cultural Identity Conflicts and Filial Piety
(00:05:08 ) - From High School Struggles to Finding Purpose in Therapy
(00:09:15 ) - How Ayahuasca Changed Everything
(00:14:50 ) - The Science Behind Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
(00:26:00 ) - Using AI to Enhance Therapy Practice
(00:28:51 ) - Understanding Polyamory and Relationship Structures
(00:35:08 ) - The KISSS Method and Learning to Surrender

About the Host:
Moody Abdul is the co-founder of Klarify and host of the Future of Therapy podcast. After experiencing the powerful combination of therapy and AI tools during a personal breakthrough, he became passionate about helping therapists leverage technology to enhance their practice. Through Klarify, he's working to automate time-consuming tasks like case notes, allowing therapists to focus more on client care. The Future of Therapy podcast reaches over 53,000 therapists across North America.

• Website: https://www.klarify.ca/
• LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/moodyabdul

About Angela Leong: 
Angela Ivy Leong, founder of An Elegant Mind Clinic in Vancouver, is a highly regarded psychotherapist and researcher who is celebrated for her holistic and transformative approach to healing. With extensive experience counseling thousands of clients, Angela has cultivated a deep understanding of relationship dynamics and intimacy challenges. This expertise inspired her to create the KISSS Method—a unique integration of Trauma Healing, Self-Actualization, Sex Therapy, Relationship Counseling, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Designed to help individuals overcome barriers to pleasure, intimacy, and connection, KISSS therapy delivers immediate and life-changing results.

As a Certified Tantra Therapist and Psilocybin-Controlled Trial Research Therapist at UBC, Angela seamlessly integrates innovative, science-based methods with time-honored therapeutic techniques. Her expertise encompasses couples and sex therapy, conflict resolution, sexual trauma recovery, and attachment healing. Angela is especially recognized for her work with individuals and couples, including those in polyamorous and LGBTQ+ communities, helping them navigate complex emotional and interpersonal issues.

Her specialized skills include addressing sexual dysfunction, consensual non-monogamy, open relationships, relational anarchy, kink/BDSM, infidelity recovery, and erotic template development.

• Website: https://www.anelegantmind.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelaivyleong/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongangela/