Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, PsyD

About the Author

Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, PsyD, is an ordained Zen Buddhist monk and poet, clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, author, and meditation teacher and researcher. He is also a transformational coach for world-class musicians, athletes, former special operations veterans, scientists, CEOs, authors, and playwrights. Over the last two decades he has served and reached thousands of people in a variety of settings: therapy, workshops, international retreats, hosting a nationally syndicated radio show called Radio Awakened, keynote addresses, and being featured on podcasts. In the last several years his work has been featured on over 20 well-known podcasts, and he is a co-host for global mental health summits put on by Wisdom for Life, landing in over 70 countries, and reaching hundreds of thousands of people. He is featured in a documentary by Brandow Kapelow called “An Act of Service” on ketamine treatment for first responders that was featured by The New York Times.  He currently works extensively with first responders in therapy, offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, leading retreats, and running calls with them. He believes that unconditional love, speaking one’s truth, and authenticity are the medicines for good health and a thriving life. His work is dedicated to personal awakening for the sake of collective transformation.  Dr. Sapiro lives in Idaho with his dog Bruce, and can be found at michaelsapiro.com.