SOUL CAN YOU

How Expanded Consciousness Cultivates Spiritual awakening, Trauma Healing and Creative Breakthroughs

"My award winning book is a nonfictional journey—part memoir, part self-help guide, part psychological exploration, and part spiritual adventure. It chronicles my venture into exceptional experiences, or nonordinary states of consciousness, which led to profound healing from stress and substantial trauma, a deep connection to expansive spirituality, and an awakening of creativity.

Through Holotropic Breathwork®, I discovered how to access higher levels of consciousness within myself—gateways to realms beyond the ordinary, filled with vast spiritual experiences. My aspiration is that Soul Can You will inspire others to relinquish fear and embark on their own self-discovery, stepping into the limitless potential of their being and finding their own adventure of self-transcendence."

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EDITORIAL REVIEWS

“A deeply vulnerable and inspiring account of personal healing through “transcendent kinetics,” …a stirring testament to our capacity for recovery and renewal…Narratively rich and relevant for any stormy season of life…balanced neatly between ancient wisdom and the cutting edge of therapy - The Independent Review of Books

Lisa Gilbert’s Soul Can You is part memoir, part spiritual exploration, and part psychological roadmap. The book follows Gilbert’s journey through trauma, healing, and transformation via Holotropic Breathwork® and other nonordinary states of consciousness. Drawing from her life as both psychiatrist and seeker, she recounts vivid encounters with inner visions, long-buried memories, and spiritual entities. It’s a work that blends scientific insight with mystical experience. Beneath its explorations lies a simple truth: that healing begins when one dares to meet the soul head-on, without fear of what it may reveal.

Gilbert’s writing pulses with honesty. She doesn’t sugarcoat the pain or distance herself from it. Her words feel lived in. I could sense her vulnerability in moments of loss and awe. I admired how she used storytelling as a bridge between psychiatry and spirit. Her scenes of breathwork, those intense, body-soul journeys, made me feel like I was right there, breathing with her. At times I questioned what was literal and what was visionary, but that uncertainty felt right. The power of the book isn’t in proving what’s “real.” It’s in showing how real healing feels.

I couldn’t help but be drawn in by her sincerity. The rhythm of her prose changes like breath itself, fast, then still. I found myself moved by her courage to face shame, grief, and abuse without hiding behind her medical training. I’ve read plenty of books about trauma and consciousness, but few manage this balance of intellect and heart. Gilbert’s voice is gentle and unpretentious, even when describing experiences that defy logic.

I’d recommend Soul Can You to anyone standing at the crossroads between science and spirituality, or to those who feel stuck in their own healing. If you’ve ever wondered whether the soul can survive the chaos of a modern life, this book says yes, and shows you how it learns to breathe again. -Literacy Titan Book Review

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ABOUT Lisa Gilbert & BREATHWORK

MY BIO & BACKSTORY

"I have dedicated my life to serving others as a physician specializing in psychiatry. Now, my journey has led me to explore the mystical dimensions of existence. Treating patients ailments or merely reducing suffering—is not enough if we aim to elevate consciousness, transform humanity, and safeguard our planet.

My personal path of healing, coupled with exceptional experiences, has ushered me into numinous realms I never could have imagined. My life has been deeply enriched not only by extraordinary encounters but also by the remarkable individuals I’ve had the privilege of meeting along the way."

Stan Grof, MD 2014

DISCOVERING BREATHWORK

Discovering Holotropic Breathwork® as a way to access non-ordinary states of consciousness changed my life…

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MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

My spiritual journey -learning to let go & allow…

Attention to the Magnificent Impossible

Psychedelics Today’s interviewer Kyle Buller brings to you a live conversation with psychiatrist Dr. Lisa Gilbert about her groundbreaking new book, Soul Can You: How Expanded Consciousness Cultivates Spiritual Awakening, Trauma Healing, and Creative Breakthroughs. Together, they’ll explore how nonordinary states open the door to deep healing, awaken creativity, and transform trauma into renewal. Learn more about Dr. Gilbert's work - https://www.soulcanyou.com/

“In these turbulent times, higher-order consciousness feels more essential than ever. Witnessing the improbable and the impossible has reshaped my understanding of reality. It’s shown me that there’s more to life than logic and structure—there’s mystery, magic, and meaning beyond what we can explain.”
— Dr. Lisa Gilbert

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🎤 Dr. Lisa Gilbert—one of many distinguished guest speakers—helped make Awaken My True Self a truly inspiring experience. Her interview, titled "Attention to the Magnificent Impossible," marks the final addition to the guest speaker lineup for Year Three and is now available through the link below.

🌟 Karen Paolina-Correia will continue offering this remarkable program of self-discovery and enlightenment for another exciting year. For more information about Year Four of Awaken My True Self, including how to join the community, upcoming events and resources, click the link provided.