116. Fleeing LA Fires, a Map for Life, Love & Loss with David Dayan Fisher

Actor, author and life coach, David Dayan Fisher joins Michaela after fleeing the LA fires, offering profound reflections on what truly matters in times of crisis. In this deeply personal conversation, David shares how life itself is a mirror, reflecting our unprocessed wounds, and how we can use these insights to grow. He opens up about the ‘characters’ we play in life, how acting helped him understand his own anger and trauma, and the transformative power of psychedelics—especially his experiences with ayahuasca and iboga, which led him to commune with younger versions of himself. Together, he and Michaela explore shadow work, emotional expression, and the impact of patriarchy on vulnerability, reframing childhood wounds, and the journey to forgiveness. David also introduces his new book, The Map—a guide to living with love, authenticity, and joy—and invites listeners to explore his gallery, where love is expressed through art. David Dayan Fisher is a multifaceted artist, actor, and author known for his transformative journey of self-discovery and healing. With a background in acting that includes notable roles in films such as National Treasure, he has transitioned into exploring the realms of spirituality and emotional growth.  David's work emphasizes the importance of inner child healing, conscious relationships, and the profound effects of psychedelics on personal transformation. Through his book ‘The Map’, he simplifies complex psychological concepts, offering readers a roadmap to understanding their own journeys. David’s art, infused with themes of love and healing, creates a vibrant space for connection and reflection. Episode HighlightsDavid's reflections on escaping the LA fires and and what truly matters in difficult timesRecognizing the ‘character’ we play in life and its originsThe role acting has played in David understanding his personal anger and traumaDavid's first experience with ayahuasca and its revelationsFurther medicine work with iboga and experiences of communing with younger versions of himselfThe impact of the patriarchy on emotional expression and vulnerabilityReframing childhood wounds and the journey to forgivenessExploring the concept of the world as a mirror for personal growthUnderstanding the cyclical nature of relationshipsLove as the essential truth revealed through spiritual experiencesDavid’s reflections on navigating acceptance and letting goThe significance of understanding and acceptance in reducing sufferingAn invitation to visit David’s gallery and experience love through art David Dayan Fisher's LinksWebsite: https://thepoweroflove.art/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddayanfisher/ Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeBook: The Map: The Navigation & Translation to Life & The Human Experience by David Dayan Fisher - https://tinyurl.com/3kzmvt7nPoem: ‘Reason, Season and a Lifetime’ by Brian A. Chalker - https://tinyurl.com/bdhs2f87Spiritual Teacher: Eckhart Tolle - https://eckharttolle.com/Mind Architect: Peter Crone - https://www.petercrone.com/Relationship Therapy Technique: Imago Therapy - https://tinyurl.com/ppd88p3z