Podcasts about spiritual emergency

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 149: In this episode, we talk with Mariya Garnet and Lee Kaiser for an insightful discussion on their upcoming event, "When the Ceremony Doesn't End: Bridging Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Psychedelic-Induced Psychosis to Spiritual Emergency." This fascinating conversation explores Lee's personal experiences with psychedelic-induced psychosis, Mariya's work in bridging traditional indigenous wisdom with expressive arts psychotherapy, and the broader implications of navigating spiritual emergencies in the modern psychedelic landscape. We delve into the importance of integration, collaboration, and the need for holistic, cross-disciplinary approaches to psychedelic care. Learn about the event's mission to create a shared understanding among mental health practitioners, traditional wisdom keepers, and facilitators. Join us for this engaging dialogue as we uncover the profound lessons from both personal stories and collective learning. Don't miss the event on February 25th! Find out more about the event here: https://mckenna.academy/mka-programs/when-the-ceremony-doesnt-end-2/ About Mariya: Mariya Garnet is an Expressive Arts Therapist (EXAT), sound healer, and expert in indigenous wisdom with over 15 years of apprenticeship in Peruvian Vegetalismo under Enrique Santiago Paredes Melendes. Former director of the Cato Luz Centre, Mariya has guided thousands through traditional psychedelic experiences. Currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Expressive Arts Psychotherapy, she bridges ancient wisdom and modern therapy. Her work includes one-on-one therapy, mentorship, and leading retreats in the Peruvian Amazon, emphasizing creativity, nature, and deep healing. About Lee: Lee Kaiser is a wildlife biologist, ceremonial participant, and advocate for integrating psychedelics into therapeutic practices. Drawing from his personal experiences with psychosis and ceremonial plant medicine in South America, Lee offers valuable insights into mental health crises and healing journeys. His background includes scientific work, supporting retreat centers, and collaborating with healers across diverse modalities, making him a unique voice in exploring the intersection of psychedelics, shamanism, and mental health. Connect with Mariya: Website: https://www.mariyagarnet.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariyagarnet?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Connect with Lee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leewkaiser?igsh=ajQweXRvYmg1NThu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-kaiser-845507a8?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #MariyaGarnet #LeeKaiser

Many of us experience ego death through psychedelics, but what happens when someone actually dies and returns to share their insights? Kyle Buller, co-founder of Psychedelics Today, had his life transformed at 16 after a traumatic snowboarding accident left him with a profound near-death experience (NDE). In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from navigating his NDE to exploring altered states of consciousness through psychedelics, transpersonal psychology, and Holotropic Breathwork.Kyle and Lana discuss how these extraordinary states can catalyze personal transformation, the critical importance of integration, and why taking time to slow down is essential for practitioners and explorers alike. In the meat of this conversation, they also explore the concept of spiritual emergence, a phenomenon where transformative experiences can lead to personal crises or growth, and how to navigate the fine line between awakening and overwhelm. Together, they examine the responsibility of psychedelic work and the need for cultural frameworks to support those undergoing these profound shifts.Topics Covered:Gaps in the psychedelic education spaceSupporting individuals through different phases of psychedelic workWhy bother having an expanded state of consciousnessHow to make the most out of challenging psychedelic experiencesPumping the breaks on transformational work and grounding into the everydayHow Kyles NDE at age 16 changes his perspective on life and deathSpiritual emergence and emergency: when mystical experiences create crisisCommon symptoms, challenges and experiences during a spiritual emergenceEgo Inflation as Spiritual EmergencyAdvocates of psychedelics need to be honest about the challengesKyle's deeply destabilizing experience with LSD (depersonalization & derealization)Sponsors:Natural Shilajit10% off with LANA10OFFKanna Wellness10% off with LANAShow Links:Vital Psychedelic Training: Learn more herePsychedelics Today Podcast: Visit hereBooks: Spiritual Emergency: When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis and The Stormy Search for the Self by Stanislav and Christina GrofSpiritual Emergence as Ego Inflation (Jules Evans article about Sowilo Retreats)

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Mariam J. Saleh accidentally stumbled into the Psychosphere,, that wide consciousness that connects and nurtures us. As a once overworked lawyer she recognizes the mental matrix in which society embeds us. She is a fully developing psychic who communicates with the deceased, makes probability estimates of the future, and can read energy signatures. She will inspire you to develop these capacities yourself. Mariam's current legal research and advocacy work is centered on the intersection of Spiritual Emergency, ethics, and law. She currently serves as General Counsel for Emergence Benefactors, a nonprofit organization developed to primarily support the researchers of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium. She is also the founder of Sound in Color, a media company designed for storytelling about both difficult and beautiful experiences along the contemplative path. Email: vasundharahealing@gmail.com Book a session: soulobjective.co Bernard D. Beitman, MD has broken out of the restrictive bounds of conservative academic research to produce a blueprint for the practically-oriented new discipline of Coincidence Studies. He has served as chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology and then as chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He has reached more than one million people through his Psychology Today blog, radio show, website, and two coincidence books, Connecting with Coincidence and Meaningful Coincidences. Yale and Stanford educated, He is the founder and president of The Coincidence Project. https://www.innertraditions.com/books/meaningful-coincidences to purchase Dr. Beitman's new book "Meaningful Coincidences". Visit https://www.coincider.com/ to learn more about Dr. Beitman's research. #coincidence #serendipity #synchronicity

I'm joined by Sanya Manzoor, a spiritual emergence coach and lead steward for the Church of Interbeing, Berlin, a grassroots initiative of community gatherings devoted to reconnection through ritual and holistic enquiry. Sanya supports clients in their mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. She also offers sound journeys, communal ceremonies, talks, meditation practices, and rituals, all to expand the capacity for depth, devotion, and revelation. In this dialogue Sanya shares her experience of ego death, the grief of lost identity, the painful conditioning of cultural worldviews, and the value of faith and surrender. We look at the challenges and gifts of spiritual emergency, from fears of insanity, confusion and disorientation, to the rewards of self-connection, re-enchantment, and an inclusive way of relating to others, and the world. Just a reminder before we jump into the conversation to please like, rate, subscribe and share to help more people access the podcast. Enjoy! Resources Sanya's Instagram

Emma Bragdon has 60+ years of Kundalini experience. She is an expert coach, consultant, and groundbreaking teacher in the field of spiritual emergence.Emma has written seven books, including The Call of Spiritual Emergency and Helping People with Spiritual Problems. She has co-produced two documentary on bridging spirituality and health.Emma is the founder and executive director of the Integrative Mental Health University, a not for profit online learning platform that offers certification for Spiritual Emergence coaches with more than 40+ courses on various topics bridging mental health and spirituality, including Kundalini, Bioenergy, and Awakening.Connect with Emma and find out more about her books and offerings here:https://www.emmabragdon.com https://www.IMHU.org

Today, on Engaging The Phenomenon, we are joined by Daniel Ingram, MD. Author of Mastering The Core Teachings of the Buddha and co-founder of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium. Daniel's Links: The EPRC Website: https://theeprc.org/ Daniel Ingram Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/danielmingram?t=iGAYudg8tD18JCi3M_AFSg&s=09 Daniel Ingram's book - Mastering The Hardcore Teachings of the Buddha: https://www.mctb.org/ Engaging The Phenomenon Links - Clip from interview w/ Marc Gagnon on CAMP Gagnon - https://youtu.be/w0lUTSF8pfw?si=pZ6lNFYfY0PwOZqx Full CAMP Gagnon Interview w/ ETP: https://youtu.be/PZ6Nxtt4b0k?si=xP0GhQ03QxGfLx8t Matthew Cox True Crime Interviews ETP: https://youtu.be/0lODUE4Zmhs?si=qTqQ9jFQz17CmRrF Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EngagingThe?t=iEVw2QagEoCgZey4H_zT9Q&s=09 Engaging The Phenomenon Podcast: https://anchor.fm/engagingthephenomenon Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Engagingthephenomenon Support us w/ Paypal: https://paypal.me/engagingthephenomeno?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Read Our Articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@EngagingThePhenomenon Greatly appreciate all the support!! Another way to support the channel is to share the work on social media networks! Thanks for joining us! Support The Podcast: https://anchor.fm/engagingthephenomenon/support Engaging The Phenomenon LinkTree(https://linktr.ee/EngagingThePhenomenon) We've created a Twitter account for our initiative! Follow us here to stay tuned! Inquire Anomalous YouTube: https://youtube.com/@inquireanomalous Follow Here: https://twitter.com/InquireAnomalus?t=PWi80yvgFpRVdflA_S242g&s=09 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/engagingthephenomenon/support

In this episode I got to talk to Janet Werner. A succesfull Executive Coach, Change Management Thought Leader, Mental Health Advocate, and the driving force behind a documentary and movie on the spiritual emergency and our mental health system.  A conversation that delves into the intersection of spirituality and mental health, a journey of faith, struggle, and enlightenment. As we dive into Janet's experiences, the creation of her project, and the broader implications for mental health practices and spiritual understanding. We got to talk about: Personal Struggles, Spiritual Awakening and Spiritual Crisis  What is a Spiritual Emergency and why does it happen Mental health Being in the psychiatric unit Her lessons learned from those incidences Documentary and Movie Making Idea to create a movie and later a documentary The struggles and perseverance to get where she is in the movie making The cycles of moving forward and having to stop again Her motivation that keeps her going Changing the narrative of mental health Alternative Approaches to mental health Empathy, compassion, and listening Training health care providers to help in spiritual crisis Who can you trust when the world is gone insane? Advice: Learn to use #empathy, #compassion, and #listening with people in distress to #help them. Chapters: 00:00 Intro  03:25 Welcome to the Oliver Schirach Show: 05:24 Getting to Know Janet Werner: A Journey of Enthusiasm and Belief 09:13 The Making of a Documentary on Mental Health: Behind the Scenes 14:18 Janet's Personal Awakening and the Path to Documentary Filmmaking 19:44 Why Didn't I Share My Spiritual Experience 22:00 A Second Spiritual Awakening: The Journey Continues 31:14 The Struggle and Triumph of Bringing a Vision to Life. I am Gonna Make a Movie 36:27 Navigating Challenges and Staying Sane in the Mental Hospital 41:02 The Start of Writing the Script for The Movie 43:40 A Pause and Reflection: The Journey of Healing of the Trauma and Patience with the Project 52:05 Rekindling the Project: New Connections and Opportunities 54:01 Perseverance and Collaboration: Moving Forward Against Odds 57:20 The Journey of Creating a Documentary and Movie. Finally 58:28 Exploring the Cycles of Life and Predictions for the Year 59:40 The Evolution of Documentary and Movie Making 01:02:05 Navigating Betrayals and Setbacks in Production. Believing in the Project 01:04:42 The Power of Community and Shared Experiences 01:07:20 How Far is the Project Now Spring 2024 01:08:24 The Role of Spiritual Experiences in Mental Health 01:12:17  False Narratives and Teachings of Indigenous People. 01:12:17 Truth is Coming Out Now 01:16:12 What is a Spiritual Emergency 01:23:49 Spiritual Awakenings. Who and Why have them? 01:27:30 The Story of Chemical Imbalance Causing Metal Disorder 01:30:00 Alternative Approaches to Mental Health and Healing 01:40:11 Have Empathy, Compassion and Listen 01:45:21 Fear of not Being Good Enough 01:48:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions Connect with Janet Werner: President, U Have My Word LLC www.UHaveMyWord.com Executive Producer:  Calling God to the Witness Stand™ - Docuseries in development: Breaking DOWN, Breaking OPEN, Breaking THROUGH - Info on her work in media, spiritual side of mental health & her story Calling God to the Witness Stand™ - Links & References: Postcards From Home™ & Napkin Notes™ Herr Book “N.O. Spells NO. Y.E.S. Spells Yes. Maybe So? It's Got to Go.” Available on AMAZON   Connect with Oliver: oliverschirach.jimdofree.com/ dk.linkedin.com/in/oschirach www.instagram.com/oschirach www.facebook.com/Schirach patreon.com/schirach #podcast #podcastinterview #interview  #expression #authenticself #selfhealing #trauma  #coaching #moviemaking #documentarymaking #documentary #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #behindthescene #spiritualcrisis #spiritualemergency #alternativehealth #spirituality #healthcare #transformation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schirach/message

Inspired by Ram Dass, Bible - Matthew, Branden Collinsworth, Shambala Publications, Phakchok Rinpoche, Bailey Mann, Marcus Aurelius, Jack Kornfield, Spiritual Emergency, Isa Gucciardi, and Rick Ruban.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

One of the most overlooked experiences is menopause and perimenopause and impact on mental health. Societally we treat it like a disease or an ‘untapped market' to sell more products. Many people feel isolated and alone in their mind-life experiences, and for some this can have extreme consequences. Today we have three experts by experience and training talking about how the system fails menopausal people and sharing their lived experiences in approaching this time of life as an incredibly transformative experience. We also discuss: how early trauma and sexual abuse can re-emerge in midlife the “second peak” of psychosis spiritual emergency and holistic healing dealing with mortality and fear of dying sacred rage in menopause developing new archetypes for the "elder" the medicalization of pms and menopause hormone replacement therapies, estradial, etc. diagnostic overshadowing capitalism and the menopause “market” Bios Leah Harris is a psychiatric survivor, activist, and independent journalist. Their work examines mental health and disability policy, with a focus on deinstitutionalization and involuntary psychiatric intervention. Leah's writing appears in Truthout, the Disability Visibility Project, The Progressive, and Mad in America; and in the anthologies We've Been Too Patient: Voices from Radical Mental Health (North Atlantic Books (https://www.wevebeentoopatient.org/⁠) and the forthcoming Mad Studies Reader (Routledge). Their memoir-in-progress, NONCOMPLIANT, traces two generations of psychiatric survivorship and resistance in their family, alongside in-depth reporting and analysis of America's failed mental health policies. https://www.leahiharris.com/ Lynda Wisdo, MA, CYT: Lynda is a survivor of childhood trauma and a menopause/trauma-related Spiritual Emergency.  After several years of mind/body healing, she went on to earn an MA degree in Transpersonal Studies and Spiritual Guidance along with certifications in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Transpersonal Hypnosis, Reiki, and Tarot for Women.  She has written a memoir about her experience with spiritual emergency titled Menopause in Crisis—When Spiritual Emergency Meets the Feminine Midlife Passage (⁠https://menopauseincrisis.weebly.com⁠) her hope being to offer insights and support to women who may be undergoing similar experiences.  She can be reached through her websites at https://lyndawisdo.weebly.com  or by email at lyndawisdo@gmail.com Trauma & Menopause Conference 2024: Healing the Effects of Trauma Through the Challenges of Perimenopause with Lynda Wisdo, MA, CYT https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-menopause-conference-2024-the-intersection-of-trauma-menopause-tickets-798528298637 Marie Brown, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice and the public mental health system in New York City. She is the current President of the US Chapter of the International Society for the Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis and an original co-founder of Hearing Voices Network NYC. She is co-editor of Women & Psychosis: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (with Marilyn Charles) https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498591935/Women-and-Psychosis-Multidisciplinary-Perspectives⁠ and Emancipatory Perspectives on Madness (with Robin Brown) https://www.routledge.com/Emancipatory-Perspectives-on-Madness-Psychological-Social-and-Spiritual/Brown-Brown/p/book/9780367360160⁠. Website: https://mariebrownphd.com/ Twitter: @BrownMarieC Resources: Yale Study on Menopause & Psychosis + All resources mentioned here: https://www.jazminerussell.com/blog/menopause-trauma-psychosis-holistic-approaches-in-midlife-undoing-patriarchal-conditioning Sessions & Information about the host: ⁠⁠JazmineRussell.com⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The DEPTH Work Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any information on this podcast in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of therapy or medical advice.

— Holotropic Breathwork is based on the belief that each of us is guided by our own intrinsic wisdom, and that the opportunity for healing past traumas of the physical and/or emotional body or opportunities for opening a new doorway to creative flow lies within us - always available - as we become more aware of our natural ability to awaken to our authentic selves and our highest potential. Journeying in this expanded state, our psyche allows select biographical, transpersonal or mythological/spiritual material from our internal landscape to float to the surface of our conscious mind. As we feel safely supported, we are more likely to give ourselves the space and permission to work with and integrate this material for deeper understanding. The term ‘holotropic' means “moving toward wholeness.” Valeria interviews Yulia Meshoyrer  — She is a Russian-born distinguished Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator dedicated to the transformative technique developed by Stan and Christina Grof.  Her extensive qualifications include an MA degree in General Psychology from Russia and an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. Yulia is certified in Spiritual Emergency support and Dream Studies and is a trained Kundalini Yoga teacher and Therapist.  As the visionary founder of "Holotropic Space," Yulia's passion lies in facilitating Holotropic states through Breathwork and other complementary modalities. Her expertise extends to providing essential Psychedelic Integration and Harm Reduction support to those on their healing journey. Furthermore, Yulia proudly serves as a teacher and mentor in Grof Legacy Training US program. To learn more about Yulia Meshoyrer and her work, please visit: https://holotropicspace.com Learn more about Grof's Breathwork Training here: https://grof-legacy-training-usa.mykajabi.com/glt-usa-home-page                           — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

In this comprehensive video, we delve into the delicate topic of navigating spiritual emergencies, Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), and Kundalini awakening, shedding light on the transformative nature of these experiences. Drawing from personal and professional insights, we explore the nuanced characteristics of spiritual emergencies, their triggers, and the distinguishing features from psychiatric disorders. If you get value out of our videos, please consider supporting us on Patreon to help offset production costs. https://patreon.com/ConsciousEvolutionwith1Drea If you'd like to work with Dr. 1Drea privately to prepare for or integrate your sacred medicine journeys or ketamine sessions, or spiritual awakening, learn more here! https://bit.ly/PRISMDr1Drea Join our free Sacred Psychedelic Saturday sessions on Zoom here: http://bit.ly/PsychedelicSaturdays Join the Ultimate Guide to Safe Psychedelic Preparation online course with live group coaching: https://1drea.com/psychedelic-prep-course We currently help people prepare for their travel to countries where it is legal to sit in ceremony with ayahuasca or yagé, magic mushrooms and more. In virtual mentoring sessions we also facilitate the integration of psychedelic experiences. Note: We do not give advice on where to purchase these substances, so please do not ask! To be notified of our retreats and get added to my email list visit: https://1drea.com/retreats Learn how to safely, ethically facilitate sacred medicine journeys: https://1drea.com/apprentice [00:00:00]: Introduction to Spiritual Emergencies [00:04:00]: Characteristics of Spiritual Emergencies [00:06:00]: 11 Types of Spiritual Emergencies [00:11:00]: Distinguishing Spiritual Emergencies from Psychiatric Disorders [00:20:00]: Addiction as a Spiritual Emergency [00:22:00]: Navigating a Spiritual Emergency [00:26:00]: Seeking Professional Support [00:27:20]: Differentiating Spiritual Emergency and Mental Health Crisis [00:27:32]: Navigating Challenging Psychedelic Experiences [00:28:03]: Fireside Project: Psychedelic Peer Support [00:28:57]: Zendo Project: Harm Reduction Services [00:29:50]: Importance of Community Support in Psychedelic Use [00:30:22]: Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment [00:31:10]: Bonnie Greenwell's Approach to Kundalini Awakening [00:35:54]: Understanding HPPD (Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder) [00:37:50]: Integration in Spiritual Emergencies vs. HPPD [00:38:53]: Importance of Informed Therapists and Community Support Sign up for the Psychedelic Curious Journal ✅ https://sendfox.com/lp/3lpqen Topics include all things entheogenic and consciousness expanding: psilocybin “magic” mushrooms, ayahuasca, yaghé, DMT, 5-MEO DMT, Ketamine, MDMA, kambo, bufo, LSD and more. For personal mentoring and coaching: https://bit.ly/Dr1DreaMentoring

Dr. Katrina Michelle is a ceremonial psychotherapist specializing in spiritual emergence and psychedelic integration. She is the founder/director of The Curious Spirit, a New York-based psychotherapy practice, former director of harm reduction at MAPS, and former executive director of The American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE). She lectures for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and has taught at New York University Department of Applied Psychology, Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services, and The Institute for the Development of Human Arts.Katrina is currently involved in conducting research exploring challenging psychedelic experiences with The Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium and is working on producing When Lightning Strikes Film, elucidating the often '"un/sexy" side of spiritual awakening. Informed by her academic research and her own transcendent experiences, Katrina supports people in exploring, embracing, and integrating the multifaceted human experience. Katrina is passionate about supporting emerging healers and helping professionals to bring their gifts into the world in service of creating a culture that catalyzes and supports our highest human potential.Episode Highlights▶ Katrina's journey into psychotherapy and the psychedelic space▶ Katrina's career evolution and current work▶ The impact of psychedelics on Katrain's work▶ Katrain's experience in business before and after Beth's mastermind program▶ Katrina's current projects and future plans▶ A discussion on spiritual emergence▶ Katrina's research and film project about the "unsexy" side of awakening▶ The role of psychedelics and spiritual emergencies in society▶ Katrain's new training program▶ The intersection of ceremony and psychotherapy▶ The challenges and opportunities of being a licensed therapist in the psychedelic space Katrina Michelle's Links & Resources▶ Website: http://www.thecuriousspirit.org, https://psychospiritualsafety.com, https://www.whenlightningstrikesfilm.com▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrina_thecuriousspirit/▶Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealkatrinamichelle/

We have an incredible conversation to share with you today! Introducing our new friend, the eminent Dr. Emma Bragdon. Emma has been a pioneer in body-mind-spirit wellness for 50 years. She has written 7 books and co-produced two documentary films on topics related to mental health and healing. In fact, she's been a teacher in experiential learning for adults since 1985.  Dr. Bragdon is the Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Energy Therapies, Inc (FET), a not for profit dedicated to education and research. Integrative Mental Health University, IMHU, is a project of FET. Prior to graduate school, Emma trained with some of the best bio-energetic and neo-Reichian therapists in the San Francisco Bay area! Her advanced training in breathwork, bodywork and energy work became central in her understanding of how to support personal growth and wellness. By 1988, Emma was licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist, had earned her PhD in Transpersonal Psychology, and specialized in private practice around issues of Spiritual Emergency. She continues to coach individuals online from all continents in the world, as well as consult with organizations regarding identifying and managing spiritual emergencies. And in fact, we're considering training with Dr. Bragdon on how to become a spiritual emergence coach at her online Integrative Mental Health University. There is an increasing need for this work in our communities. And, we artists, yogis, and podcast listeners are ripe for the exchange! FOLLOW Dr.Emma: WEBSITE I INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY I INSTAGRAM JOIN ME IN JUNE! JUNE 1 - 12, 2023 - All-Inclusive Turkey Retreat!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ harmonyslater.com/yoga-retreat-turkey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JUNE 16 - 18, 2023 - WORKSHOP in Munich, Germany - ⁠GET DETAILS⁠ ⁠- harmonyslater.com/events⁠ DONATE $1 and doTERRA will MATCH the funds! All money goes to YOGA GIVES BACK ⁠⁠⁠⁠Girls Scholarship for Higher Education with Digital Access in India⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠yogagivesback.info/givetogirls⁠ A big heart of thanks to our friends, family, and students from around the world, who've generously supported this podcast through your comments, sharing, and financial donations. If you've enjoyed today's podcast, please consider supporting our future episodes by making a donation. Every little bit goes a long way and we are immensely grateful for any and all of your support. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠    Make A Donation   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harmonyslater.com/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!  ❤  Give us a 5★ rating! Opening and closing music by Nick Evans from his album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Purchase your own copy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In case you didn't realize… the Piscean Dark Ages are over. We have officially transitioned into the Golden Era of the Aquarian Age. Now's the time for us to finally reclaim our power from our past, from dark forces and people, organizations, and experiences outside of ourselves, from our inner demons, and from anyone or anything that has hooked onto our energies. Because we are now in the Golden Age, it's time for us to shine our light and be unapologetically who we are at the core.After three years of navigating through seizures, purging from New Age False Light, and reclaiming my power back from multiple sexual traumatic experiences from my childhood, I've seen loud and clear that God had me navigate through my recent challenging experiences for a reason, for me to not only reclaim my power but for me to step up as a compassionate leader in the world of psychedelics and mental health. As someone who struggled with mental health challenges her entire life and even called a suicide hotline in college, I've dedicated the last 11 years since I had a difficult LSD trip from a Spiritual Emergency and after I was struck by lightning to devote my time and energy to my deep healing journey. Little did I know that the result of saying yes to the challenge would forever revolutionize my life and the way I see the world.Even with years of working with psychedelics, therapy, yoga, meditation, and overall self-discovery, it wasn't until I started to experience seizures that I started to witness and experience a deeper sense of purpose as to why I endured what I did throughout the years. Not only did I have multiple experiences of meeting Jesus, but I also discovered who I am at the core, something I always knew was deep within but never this good.Embracing my upbringing of growing up in the church, my passion for spiritual understanding, and my deep appreciation and gratitude for psychedelics and how they've been a major catalyst in my mental health journey, I see myself as a leader in the world of psychedelic therapy as it relates to bridging the worlds of psychedelic therapy and spiritual emergencies. Not only do I share my experience with seizures and how I've been healing myself naturally in this episode, but my deeper intention for this episode is to be that beacon of light to those who may be struggling with their mental health to know that they aren't alone and that there are solutions out there to better support them on their journey towards recovery, wholeness, and healing. PSA. I am not a doctor. I am personally sharing my experience for entertainment purposes. Please always consult your doctor about your journey and ways of being and doing it before getting off or changing any medications.In this episode, I talk about...◆ How reclaiming my power back from childhood sexual trauma has allowed me to heal my body, mindset, and sexuality◆ Releasing shame around Spiritual Emergencies and difficult psychedelic trips◆ My recent seizure journey and why I feel I've been navigating through seizures◆ Matthew 17:21 and why I believe this verse has been taken out of most versions of the Bible◆ Changing the narrative and dropping stigmas around mental health◆ Why I recently burned all my tarot decks and oracle decks after my last seizure◆ Deeper understanding of having the faith of a mustard seed◆ The drive to be the messenger on how psychedelic therapy can support those who are struggling with mental health challenges◆ Connecting the dots from childhood to realize the more profound soul mission and purpose...plus so much moreWEBSITE | http://www.sabrinariccio.com/linksINSTAGRAM | http://www.

Dr. Tim Read is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author based in London.  He joins us on the show to discuss the deep unconscious, complexes, being triggered, and why we need a new way to treat mental illness. We talk about the difference between spiritual crisis and psychosis; how modern psychiatry is broken; and why psychiatrists should undergo psychedelic therapy. Additionally, we explore the difference between being in process and processing; how our triggers are an opportunity to step into our healing journey; the role of relationships in our healing; how to help shift culture and community to better support people in crisis; how to support people in psychotic delusion (without colluding in their delusions); and the point at which we should involve psychiatric intervention. Enjoy   ... For links to Jordan's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind172 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telgram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Ian C, Yvette FC, Alex F, Eliz C, Nick M, Joe A, Nanci BF, & Heartwood Mushrooms ——  ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (1:51) Overture (5:31) Patron Thanks (6:46) Interview begins (8:28) The deep unconscious, COEX/complexes, and being triggered (12:45) Why we need a new way to treat mental illness  (14:03) A bit more into COEX systems and processing being triggered (21:16) Being triggered distorts our perception of reality (22:40) Being triggered offers us an opportunity to heal (in process vs processing) (24:48) Getting stuck in a trigger (30:33) Triggers are an opportunity to step into our healing journey (33:30) How to process being triggered (36:30) The role of relationships in our healing process (40:40) How do we help shift culture and community to better support people in crisis (43:12) Why psychiatrists should undergo psychedelic therapy (44:35) Modern psychiatry is broken (48:10) A definition of Spiritual Emergency, Spiritual Crisis (51:34) The difference between spiritual crisis and psychosis (56:34) Mental illness is not biologically rooted (bipolar, psychosis, and schizophrenia) (1:00:07) Exploring the root of mental illness from a Jungian perspective (1:13:55) The deepest personal touches the transpersonal (1:15:36) The challenge of touching the transpersonal  (1:17:40) The point at which we should involve psychiatric intervention (1:21:07) Psychiatric medication can be necessary at times | don't let ideology get in the way of common sense (1:26:04) How to support people in psychotic delusion (without colluding in their delusions) (1:29:59) It's all about love | Love is the key ingredient (1:32:07) Follow-up links (1:34:00) Outro ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telgram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

The Awaken Podcast special series, Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.The intention of this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. Natasja is driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. A way to stand together embracing our diversity for a greater Eco-system.Meet Jaguar Womban is a multidimensional healing artist, Medicine Womban, and Visionary Mother of The WombNation. She is an intuitive herbalist, ancestral channel, poet, and teacher who shares ways to connect to Mother Earth using plant medicine and ceremony. In both her private TEAsessions and The Circle of Light womban circle, Jaguar teaches how to use the unique self-care ritual of WombSteaming as a Ritual of Prayer and a Sacred Tool to awaken our innate Womb Wisdom and Divine Internal Guidance System.Jaguar's journey into the mystical began when she was struck by a car while on foot and had a Death Experience (NDE) that left her in a coma with a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury. This began her healing journey of relearning walking, talking, reading, writing, and social skills. She was first shuffled through traditional western medicine and rehabilitation and after not attaining the healing she desired, sought out a path of her ancestral traditions. On her journey, she experienced a solo pilgrimage of spiritual and physical transformation and formed The WombNation to bring the power of these life-changing rituals and her unique Jaguar Medicine to womb carriers worldwide.Jaguar is a Yoga Alliance certified Hatha Yoga instructor, Kemetic (Ancient Egyptian) Yoga instructor, Thai Yoga bodywork practitioner, and attuned Healer. She has an MA in Creative Writing/Poetry and is a published, poet and powerful performer. In both her healing work and creative expression, she incorporates her study and practice of Shamanism, Sanskrit mantra, sound healing, breathwork, ancestral plant medicine, movement, and ceremony.In this episode Jaguar Womban discusses:Death as an initiation journeyNDE as an opening for dimensional workHer personal story of awakening and being in a psychiatric ward How to walk the path of our purpose with clarityCompleting the work of the embodied feminineWomb steaming / vaginal steam as a portal and dimensional workRemembering the medicine of the grandmothersThe quantum field of the WombThe history of wombteamPlantbaths and womb steam with teacher plants for healing and teachingsWhat are plant teachersThe frequencies of the plantsWomb work for ancestral work and honoring the cycles of lifeThe medicine of plant baths for those without a wombWebsite: https://www.wombnation.orgSocial Media handles: IG @JaguarWombanAwaken The Medicine Within - Retreats awakenthemedicinewithin.comONE MONTH FREE ACCESS to - Membership, Courses, and Community& 21 Days of Gratitude Course 

People have been experiencing altered states of consciousness since the dawn of humanity, whether it's through plant medicine, meditation, spiritual practices, or spontaneously (in experiences that often get labeled as "psychosis"). We are now starting to understand that altered states of consciousness, no matter the origin, have the capacity to be deeply healing. In this episode, with my good friend and colleague, Katrina Michelle, a psychotherapist specializing in spiritual integration, we discuss different kinds of spiritual experiences, why psychedelic therapies often are faster and more effective than talk therapy, and how people can heal from trauma through altered states. Also in this episode: types of spiritual awakenings and mystical experiences psychiatrization of mystical/spiritual states psychedelic assisted therapy, mdma therapy, and how and why it works harm reduction with psychedelics Katrina Michelle, PhD, LCSW earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University and her Master's in Social Work from Stony Brook University. For her doctoral research she conducted a heuristic study on Exploring Resistance to Spiritual Emergence. Her Master's research focussed on spiritual development within higher education. Katrina worked as the director of harm reduction for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) at the Zendo Project and served for three years as the executive director of The American Center for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE). Katrina has served as graduate faculty at New York University's Department of Applied Psychology, Columbia University's School of Social Work, Fordham University's School of Social Services, and The Institute for the Development of Human Arts. Katrina is a member of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC) and currently working with an international team on research to elucidate adverse psychedelic experiences in order to contribute to evidence-based and trauma-informed integration practices. She is also a founding member of the advisory board for The Fireside Project, a psychedelic peer-support line. Katrina is the founder and director of The Curious Spirit, a New York-based psychotherapy and coaching practice. She is also creator and producer of When Lightning Strikes, a documentary in progress intended to demystify the awakening process and help create a cultural context for understanding mystical phenomena while normalizing the often challenging elements of this natural human experience. Research & Links: http://www.thecuriousspirit.org/ Spiritual Emergency by Stanislav & Christina Grof - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/638137.Spiritual_Emergency https://maps.org/ https://zendoproject.org/ https://aciste.org/ Support Katrina's Research : https://challengingpsychedelicexperiences.com/ https://www.lucid.news/ https://psychedelic.support/ https://psychiatryinstitute.com/psychedelic/ Book a session with Jazmine: www.jazminerussell.com/book

The Awaken Podcast special series, Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.The intention of this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. Natasja is driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. A way to stand together embracing our diversity for a greater Eco-system.Meet in this episode Elizabeth Bast is a Bwiti initiate, traditionally trained iboga provider, and a co-founder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats. She is the author of the award-winning memoir, Heart Medicine: A True Love Story--One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction. Bast is a recipient of a Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance grant from the psychedelic feminist nonprofit organization Cosmic Sister and a member of Cosmic Sister's Expert Advisory Circle. She studied at New College of San Francisco with an emphasis on Art and Social Change and completed the transformational coach training program for psychedelic integration with Being True to You. Elizabeth's Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means the medicine of the river. In this episode Elizabeth discusses:What brought you to iboga medicine?Iboga is a powerful and medically sensitive medicine. What does it mean to be a medically responsible provider of iboga?The importance of a strong code of ethics as a medicine providerThe acknowledgment as a healer by the Bwiti eldersWhat is reciprocity with regard to indigenous communities and why is it important?The mind, body, and soul purge with IbogaHow can iboga help with relationshipsStory and vision for SoulCentro.Humility as a teaching forceLiving as a devotee and student of the medicineThe four pillars of Iboga: Addiction recovery, Trauma healing, Holistic wellness  and Visionary creativityMedicine coding, attire, and sacred colorsTobacco medicine, the teacher plantWebsite: www.soulcentro.comSocial Media handles:https://facebook.com/enectarbasthttps://instagram.com/enectarbastInspiration:Awaken The Medicine Within - Retreats awakenthemedicinewithin.comONE MONTH FREE ACCESS to - Membership, Courses, and Community& 21 Days of Gratitude Course 

Spiritual emergence bordering on a spiritual emergency defines the fine line that psychedelic journeyers commonly tread when entering expanded states of awareness. Though both experiences are rooted in a visceral unveiling of truth, lack of proper therapeutic support or preparation can make us feel untethered, even producing psychotic-like symptoms. Jimmy and Nicholas discuss the work of Stan and Christina Grof, highlighting the notion of spiritual health in the context of Western diagnostic pathology. What defines a spiritual emergence and how can journeyers distinguish it from a spiritual emergency?Our hosts will examine how the timing of a spiritual emergence can translate into these often reality-blurring and physically incapacitating experiences. How does social conditioning influence our predisposition to a spiritual emergency in and out of a psychedelic event, and how can we create a supportive framework in preparation?Later, they'll explore how the desire for security can conflict with our search for meaning and purpose. Where does our relationship with ourselves intersect with our external perception of the world? Finally, they'll discuss why deep intrapersonal reflection is a prerequisite for safely engaging in this type of transformational work.Additional Resources:Episode TranscriptThe Effects of Psychedelic Therapy on Personality & SpiritualityPsychedelics and Spirituality in Non-Religious ContextsHow Psychedelics Can Tap Into Transpersonal Aspects of Reality     About Us:Psychedelic Passage is the nation's first psychedelic concierge service. Our platform connects clients with a pre-vetted network of trusted, local facilitators across the country. We serve as an independent body that moderates the network of facilitators who all have their own private practice, which means we can advocate for you without a conflict of interest.Our comprehensive vetting process ensures each hand-selected facilitator serves journeyers with integrity. The goal is to inspire trust, confidence, and lasting change for each journeyer. To date, our network of guides has facilitated hundreds of safe and transformational journeys for people all across the United States.Visit our website or book a consultation to speak with a highly knowledgeable psychedelic concierge. They will get to know you and your situation and you'll have all your questions answered.More Psychedelic Passage:Official WebsiteBook a ConsultationPsychedelic Passage StoreBlog PageYoutubeInstagram: @psychedelicpassage  Twitter: @psych_passageReddit: u/psychedelicpassageFeedback & Topic Suggestions BoxLike, share, and follow to stay connected with our growing community of psychedelic-curious folks!

Meet Julian Vayne, a British independent scholar and author with over three decades of experience within esoteric culture: from Druidry to Chaos Magic, from indigenous Shamanism through to Freemasonry and Witchcraft.In this episode Julian discusses:Role of psychedelics sociallyRituals and Ceremonies and their structural understandingPsychedelics learning vs healingDifference between space holding and research with psychedelicsAnimism, metaphors, spirits, and the techniques of energy work possible in sitting workEleusinian mysteries and the cultures of the pre-colonial Americas Magic in Psychedelic Medicine Bridging research with sacrednessChallenges within the current psychedelic training programsPossibility psychedelic futuresWebsite: julianvayne.comSocial Media handles: @julian.vayneInspiration:https://fungiacademy.com/sacred-space-holder-program/https://www.breakingconvention.co.uk/Awaken The Medicine Within - Retreats awakenthemedicinewithin.comAwaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and Community Get our 3-Day FREE trial 

Meet Henk Doller, has a Bachelor's degree HRM Trainer and Education and he started his career in 1995 as a commercial intermediary. He made the switch to the non-profit sector and as a team coordinator and trainer developed services and training in the social domain. Henk has also developed himself as a project leader for the Information Management Academy, responsible for setting up and executing interdepartmental courses in the field of government and ICT. Within these projects, he also provided modules aimed at training and strengthening personal skills. And since 2010 he serves as interim coach and trainer in the field of career, mobility, and management development.In 2012 he was initiated in the Munay Ki healing system. It's an energy healing system and cosmology of the peoples living in the Andes in South America and Inca shamanism. Over the years he's had many teachings and a wide range of shamanic lineages and since 2013 leading groups and individuals 1-25 participants in Ayahuasca ceremonies and retreats. His Dutch roots eventually polled him towards Truffles containing psilocybin and have facilitated over the past 7 years indoor and outdoor ceremonies. As a retreat leader, he often combines his process with modalities such as Cocoa ceremony, meditation, silent walks, and sharing rounds. His deep passion to bridge both worlds, the mystical and organizational, is felt in all his endeavors. Henk has 26+ years of experience with one-on-one guidance and 20 years in guiding teams and groups.In this episode Henk discusses:What are the core principles of space holdingA spiritual journey with Plant MedicinesMunay Ki healing system initiationsHow plant medicines and psychedelics inform and influence leadership qualitiesThe practice of being a student of lifeWhat it means to have a judgment-free settingSacred feminine and masculine qualities in leadershipHow can a leader influence the systems they are in with plant medicines and psychedelics How to be present in relationshipsPlaying is being in the nowWalking many worlds, from cooperative to sacred medicine workThe practice of prayerHenk's Social Media handles:LinkedInInstagramIn this episode we speak about:Hira Hose Documentary Stepping into the fireThe retreat where Henk is one of our space holders:http://stewardship.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/https://awakenthemedicinewithin.com/ Awaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and Community Get our 3-Day FREE trial 

In this week's episode of "your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness," I answer the question "What is a Quantum Spiritual Awakening?"If you want to get the answers to the Movie Quiz I mention in this week's podcast, click here.If you want to listen to the 101 ways to success episode, click here.I tell my true story of what could only be described as a quantum spiritual awakening that came into my experience in 2003.Quantum spiritual awakenings came into and out of my awareness for close to 10 years 1-3 times a year after that.For a while, they became more and more intense.It was during this period that the teachings of Dr. David R,. Hawkins came into my awareness.His research into consciousness and my understanding of the Map of Consciousness helped me put into context the quantum nature of the spiritual awakening I experienced.Listen in as I share my story of a quantum spiritual awakening and what some signs and symptoms of a spiritual awakening could be for you. I also hint at the Drak Night of the Soul and what is known as a spiritual emergency.Based on consciousness research, I think it's safe to say that quantum spiritual awakenings are highly rare, so you don't necessarily have to"worry" about having one.But understanding the nature of a simpler spiritual awakening could help navigate.If you have questions, comments, or other topics you'd like me to address, please do so in the comments below.Here are Links to Purchase Dr. David R. Hawkins's Books: ·         Power VS Force·         Truth VS Falsehood·         Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender·         The Book of Slides  You can connect with Your Happy Host & Trumpeter of Truth, Liz Gracia here: ·         Website·         Podcast·         YouTube Channel·         Facebook·         Instagram·         PinterestSuListen to The Bearded Mystic Podcast Creating a community to deepen our understanding of Non-Duality in Hinduism Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyLiving from a Place of Surrender The first-ever online course with the author of The Untethered Soul, Michael A. Singer. Join us now!7 Keys to Awakening Your Kundalini FREE Online event with Raja Choudhury: Sustain the bliss of inner awakening by activating Kundalini Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

In this episode, Natasja Pelgrom the host of The Awaken Podcast is interviewed by  Beth Weinstein from the Psychedelic Entrepreneur Podcast, tune is as they speak about…Natasja's attraction to energy work, shamanism, meditation, and psychedelics at a young ageHow “Do no harm” should be a central tenet of all psychedelic facilitation workThe huge responsibility you have as a facilitator is to hold sacred the trust you are offered by the people you serveSerious issues that can arise when people wanting to work with psychedelics don't report contraindications and how this can negatively impact them, their facilitator, and the whole psychedelic ecosystemThe growing problem of people doing short facilitator training and immediately jumping into facilitation long before they have the knowledge and experience to do soThe energetic differences between male and female facilitation styles“Cleaning” the system to help prepare people for a bufo experience so their innate healing capacity can be more easily activatedHow the cleaner you are, the more you trust, and the more you trust, the more deeply you can surrenderUsing a smaller “integration dose” after the main dose/s to empower and bring resilience to the psyche and nervous systemHow giving super high doses of medicine can be a sign that a facilitator feels they are “not enough”, which is picked up energetically by the client/sThe need for facilitators to be able to understand their own programming and hold space without their own issues interferingNatasja Pelgrom is a visionary leader and mystical mentor, she is the host of The Awaken Podcast and the founder of Awaken The Medicine Within, retreats and programs that support people with psycho-spiritual approaches since 2017. Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting, and facilitation roles in over 800 psychedelic ceremonies. Natasja was a founding member of the Synthesis Institute and the director of the psilocybin-assisted Wellness retreats. As a key curator of retreat programs, she oversaw the retreat team development and training. She currently advises and supervises executives in the (psychedelic) wellness industry. Natasja is also a mentor to leaders, coaches, therapists, and/or space holders, where she focuses on the mind, and heart coherence to prosper in their Self-leadership. Natasja's multifaceted mentorship approach is paired with 20+ years of entrepreneurial experienceNatasja Pelgrom's Links & ResourcesWebsite ▶: https://natasjapelgrom.com/Website ▶: http://awakenthemedicinewithin.com/https://bethaweinstein.com/podcast/natasja-pelgrom-psychedelic-facilitation-women-awakening-the-medicine-within/

The Awaken Podcast special series, Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.The intention of this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. Natasja is driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. A way to stand together embracing our diversity for a greater Eco-system.Meet in this episode Beth Weinstein, is a spiritual business coach, Beth Weinstein helps current and aspiring coaches, healers, Psychedelic Pioneers, and spiritual teachers align with your soul's path and grow your business so you can help more people, Share Your Unique Medicine, and have a thriving transformational business you love.Using her experience growing multiple businesses along with neuroscience-backed methodologies, spiritual teachings, over 30 years of experience working with entheogenic medicines, and practical business action plans, Beth offers a multi-dimensional approach to help you move past your blocks and grow your business in an impactful way that aligns with your Soul. She guides you in a simple step-by-step process using a balanced, co-creative approach combining practical business growth strategies together with spiritually-centered mindset reprogramming and leadership coaching.Beth is the host of "The Psychedelic Entrepreneur" podcast; host of the “Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Purpose and Business” annual summit; was co-creator of the "Music is Medicine" festival and "Urban Ceremony", produced together with musician East Forest.In this episode Beth discusses:What does leadership mean?How did psychedelics/plant medicines inform Beth's personal virtuesHow to integrate psychedelics into your transformational businessHow psychedelics aren't the sollution and end goalStepping into one truthStepping out into the world of personal development and psychedelics while understanding your triggersPsychedelic and other "Taboo" BusinessesMoney, Death, and Sexual abuse need to be spoken about and come to lightWhat will be needed or are future roles in the psychedelic spaceBook mentioned in this episode: The surrender experiment Website: https://bethaweinstein.com/Social Media handles:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethaweinsteinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BethWnycFacebook: www.facebook.com/Bethw.nycBusiness FB: www.facebook.com/BethWeinsteinbizHere are 2 free trainings for you:Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into A Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business3 Steps to Get Clients & Grow a Thriving Coaching, Healing or Purpose-Based Business You Love https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessAwaken The Medicine Within - Retreats awakenthemedicinewithin.com Awaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and Community Get our 3-Day FREE trial 

Liminality is the place of no longer and the not yet. Liminal spaces are where the magic happens. This can also be a place of great discomfort. A place sometimes called, ‘crazy space.” Being in a liminal space can be incredibly uncomfortable for most. Brains crave homeostasis and predictability, and liminal space is everything but this. Death, divorce, loss, illness, the space in between making a decision are considered liminal spaces. This Ayahuasca path that I am on is forcing me to find ways to be in a permanent liminal space. A place between two realms, with one foot in this world and another in the spirit realm. I am having to hold so many paradoxes, that to my human mind if feels very confusing and scares the heck out of me. The shaman must know how to voyage inside herself & the great unknown without getting lost. To then steward others through these spaces. In the liminal space it is easy to feel lost. This is where I find myself at currently, learning to navigate and accept this liminal space. To find center in the groundless ground. One could say that I am losing my mind, but that is exactly what this space calls forth, crazy making. And in this place I am finding is so much power, so much wisdom, so much transformation, so much magic. It is a place where anything is possible.

Ayahuasca icaros, or ikaros, are traditional indigenous Amazonian songs that are performed as accompaniment to sacred plant healing ceremonies. They are musical prayers that embody the powers of spirits of plants and animals, deities, ancestors, and elemental forces. Channeled into this reality by Ayahuasca facilitators and Shamans, they are employed as efficient healing agents, powerful spirit weapons, or ineffable realm creators. Shamans learn icaros through years of training and communing with the plants, whose powers they are to use in healing or divinatory purposes. This training is commonly known as the ‘dieta,' During the ‘dieta,' shamans spend days & weeks in isolation from the community (but, not uncommonly, alongside other shamans in training), fasting on a basic diet which includes rice & plantains with no salt. They commune with the Master Plant once or a few times per day slowly gathering power, insight, and knowledge from the spirit world. Aside from food, they abstain from all other activities as well, leaving ample space for the Master Plant Teacher lessons to come through. Over the course of their training, future shamans slowly establish a strong connection with their plant teachers. As this resonance grows, the dreams, artistic inspiration and aptitude of the shaman diversify and develop as well. At some point, the apprentices are gifted with songs and chants, which they are to use for calling forth the lost souls and their spirit allies, and strengthening or modulating the actions of the plant spirits. I was gifted this haunting Icaro while I dieted an organic version of Agua De Florida. Florida Water is a mixture of several plants and has been used for centuries by healers for protection, cleansing and personal rituals. It is known as the Shaman's cleanse.

My beautiful guest for today's show is the lovely and powerful Elisabeth Lava.Elisabeth Lava is the author of “Stillness and Wilderness: A Bold Ride from Despair to Deep Wisdom and Love”.“The Healer of Healers”, Elisabeth is a thought leader on the intertwining of mental health and spiritual growth. She became an expert during her regional leadership of a large federal mental health grant and simultaneously experienced deep depression from loss and trauma that sparked a spiritual emergency. She then studied with experts on the psychology of awakening, and spiritual emergence/emergency.She is a former deadly disease investigator, community health leader, and veterinarian, who helped prepare for and respond to the pandemic. Elisabeth was pushed into spiritually transformative experiences that led her to powerful healers, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, Ayurveda and spiritual practices of deep wisdom.Now Elisabeth bridges the world as a transformational health, life, and spiritual emergence coach®. Healthcare providers, veterinarians, and conscious leaders hire her to support them to return to wholeness through deep selfcare or transition to a different career to find inner joy and peace.See the show notes below for some of the main points (in order) we covered and dived deep into together:Elisabeth and her BIG pain teacher storyWhat is a SPIRITUAL EMERGENCY?The connection and link from mental health challenges to spiritual awakeningsThe orgasmic expansion within spiritual birthingsIs there a connection here to SUICIDE and their rates?How spiritual reconnection can help us beyond thisThe immortal SOULWhat is spiritual competency and how mental health experts can start?What is a KUNDALINI rising?Moving our sacred energy up our energy centersThe importance of PHYSICAL embodiment and groundingThe power of the SACRAL sensual center in this awakening experienceHow divinity expresses itself through spiritual creative energy AND SEXThe difference between clinical DEPRESSION and the DARK NIGHT of the soulMoving from "happening to me" to "happening FOR me"The non-jugemental nature of realityElisabeth and her definition of LOVEPlease connect with Elisabeth here:Social: @stillnessandwildernessWebsite: www.elisabethlava.com/ Looking for more FREE SELF-LOVE TOOLS? Join my newsletter and download some meditations, affirmations and visualisations on me:www.harrisonmeagher.com/learn-more Don't forget to LEAVE A REVIEW (down to below) if you loved the show to go into a draw for our WEEKLY prizes! Need more COMMUNITY and TRIBE? Join the Cosmic Love Antenna FB GROUP:https://www.facebook.com/groups/cosmicloveantennaWanting to connect deeper either for coaching, feedback, or becoming a guest? See the following options:Social (FB, Insta, Clubhouse): @harrisonmeagher Website: www.harrisonmeagher.com Email: harrisonmeagher.business@outlook.com LOVE you xxxSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cosmic-love-antenna/donations

Disclaimer: The Video Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on the YouTube Channel.  What is a Spiritual Emergency? “Spiritual emergency can be defined as critical and experientially difficult stages of a profound psychological transformation that involves one's entire being. They take the form of non-ordinary states of consciousness and involve intense emotions, visions and other sensory changes, unusual thoughts as well as various physical manifestations. Episodes of this nature can be found in the life stories of shamans, founders of the great religions of the world, famous spiritual teachers, mystics, and saints. Mystical literature of the world describes these crises as important signposts of the spiritual path and confirms their healing and transformative potential. Mainstream psychiatrists do not differentiate psychospiritual crises, or even episodes of uncomplicated mystical experiences, from serious mental diseases, because of their narrow conceptual framework”. Connect with Sean on  Website: https://www.bipolarawakenings.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/bipolarorwakingup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funches/support

Spiritual emergency, ett tillstånd då allting ställs på ända efter en omvälvande, ofta andlig, upplevelse. Och ofta upplever personen att den kommer i kontakt med högre kunskap. Men vad är det egentligen som händer med människan? Det försöker vi ta reda på i dagens avsnitt. Medverkande Sol Karina Hammare andlig lärare, Rebecka Malm psykolog och Dan Katz psykolog och medlem i Vetenskap och folkbildning. Fler avsnitt av Paranormalt hittar du hosPodMe. Signa upp dig på Podme.com - de första fjorton dagarna är gratis! Avsnittet produceras av Maria-Elena Zelaya. Paranormalt produceras av Filt för PodMe.

It took a spiritual emergency for Lisabeth Reynolds to fully embrace her creative gifts. In turn, Lisabeth ended up working for decades as a clown under the guise of her alter-ego, Lizzie the Clown.  Lisabeth is also a beloved private writing and journaling teacher, has authored 3 books, and has spent many years teaching writing workshops in South Florida's Senior communities. She divides her time between homes in Boynton Beach and Western Massachusetts where she is fueled by the gifts of nature and the presence of brilliant artists. How a spiritual emergency released unimagined streams of energy in me. Why I believe in the gifts of journaling. How my cervical dystonia is teaching me to give up control. What I love about being a clown.

Ayahuasca forms the foundation of the indigenous plant medicine traditions of the Western Amazonian Shamanism, but the dieta plays a crucial role in building upon that foundation. It could be considered the support beams of the tradition, upon which the rest of the structure is built. So what is a dieta? In simple terms, a dieta is a contract made between a curandero, or student of curanderismo, and a particular plant spirit. For several days the dieter communes with the plant with no other distractions. No salt, sugar, spices, sex, touching others, electronics, or distractions. Food choices are limited to plantains, veggies and also fish if not vegetarian. The purpose of the dieta is to build a relationship with the plant spirit, and just like with building relationships with other people, the more sincere, honest, and well-intentioned attention a dieter gives to the plant spirit, the better the relationship will be. The spirit of the plant can be felt on subtle levels and dieters can become more aware of those sensations by directing their attention to them. A special bond is formed, a friendship between the dieter and the plant spirit. It is through this friendship that the curandero or student receives benefit from the relationship, the fruits of the dieta. This new friend provides information, guidance, and energy to assist in their personal healing process & can then call in these spirits into Ayahuasca ceremony to assist the passengers in their healing process. When dieting Sequoia last September, I experienced this massive tree as a gentle giant. His spirit was a beautiful purple color and this sweet melody came to me softly as I was looking out the window into the bright sky. As I hummed the melody the words & teachings came shortly after. Sequoia brings a sense of grounding and stability. If you are feeling swept up by life right now, listen to this Icaro to help calm your sweet soul back to your heart. Much love, Colleen

Meet Susan Gash, during healing sessions, Susan invokes the Spirit Doctor Team, a rare entourage of healers, physicians, and shamans who once walked the earth plane. Together they facilitate a multidimensional journey during which participants are able to make personal healing requests, receive guidance from the Spirit Doctors, and awaken to their own innate gifts and cosmic heritage.As a dowser, Susan blends her highly developed intuitive base with precise technical skills to assist people with removing obstacles, raising energy levels, and reclaiming lost aspects of their soul's essence. Clients tend to leave Susan's sessions feeling deeply nourished, balanced, and ready to move on with life with a greater sense of clarity and confidence.In this episode, Susan discusses:What are Spirit doctorsWorking with the spirit worldWhat is dowsingHow to translate Spirit messagesWhen you take time to be with Spirit, Spirit is with youMultidimensional space of Spirit doctorsDreamwork and healing pathWhat are the main pillars of healing workHow to commit to your own intuitionThe 8 pillars of training with the Spirit DoctorsHonoring our ancestorsSeeds for our next cycles  Website: www.SpiritDoctorTeam.com www.SusanAndSven.comAwaken The Medicine Within - Retreatsawakenthemedicinewithin.com Awaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and CommunityGet your 3-Day FREE trial In this episode we refer to the following episode:Elizabeth Wood Episode 19 

On this episode, Laura Chandler talks with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. about Spiritual Emergency, a type of healing crisis that can occur when a person has an encounter with psychological, emotional, or spiritual states that lie outside their usual ways of organizing experience. There is a spectrum of response that people who have with Spiritual Emergency - from a state of collapse to a state of acceleration and everything in between. Based on her years of clinical practice, Isa offers her perspective on Spiritual Emergency, examining its causes, and offering helpful suggestions on how to navigate it. Isa is the author of two books, and the creator of the spiritual counseling model Depth Hypnosis. She is also the Founding Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream.

Emma Brandon is a mental health clinician with a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology, specializing in issues of Spiritual Emergency.Benjamin Asher is a New York City based, board-certified Head and Neck Surgeon who is renowned for his innovative, non-surgical approaches. He is currently an integrative physician focusing on the psycho-spiritual aspects of health and chronic illness.Emma and Benjamin currently provide Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Vermont. In this episode: Emma touches on her work specializing in Spiritual Emergencies How spirituality has the potential to assist us into optimal mental health Benjamin discusses his work as an integrative physician focusing on the psycho-spiritual aspects of health and chronic illness  Illness as a portal to personal growth Psychedelic-assisted treatment and illness What is Ketamine? Ketamine for depression How Benjamin and Emma approach Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) sessions The role of one's inner intelligence Case examples and the effects of KAP on clients The importance of getting support while going through psychedelic-assisted therapy How this treatment approach is not a magic bullet, but still profound The importance of integration during and after a psychedelic-assisted therapy session Set and Setting Creating a safe environment  Medical contraindications for Ketamine Can you become addicted to KAP? Why a male and female practitioner team is important Benjamin Asher MD:   website: http://benjaminashermd.com/ phone: (212) 223-4225 email: info@asherent.com Emma Brandon PhD: website: Integrative Mental Health For You (offering free and educational courses ) https://imhu.org/ phone: (802) 674-2919 email: eb@imhu.org Find cool totem animal, cosmic, psychedelic t-shirts, blank notebooks and journals at the Lucid Path Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LucidPathLucid Cafe episodes by topic: https://www.lucidpathwellness.com/lucid-cafe-podcastListen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSseC4eLwkov3lFSZVkYDYATo contact Lucid Cafe host Wendy Halley, please visit her website: https://www.lucidpathwellness.com/★ Support this podcast ★

The Awaken podcast special series, Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.The intention of this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. Natasja is driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes the unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. A way to stand together embracing our diversity for a greater Sisterhood.Meet in this episode Dr. Regina U. Hess, she is a clinical psychologist from Germany and holds a joint Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology (USA/UK). She is a body-centered Gestalt psychotherapist, creative therapist, and transpersonal psychotherapist. She is the founder/director of the ASE World Forum – Ancient Wisdom meets Modern Science in Amsterdam, NL, with a focus on the therapeutic use of altered states of consciousness. She is faculty at international universities and transpersonal institutes. Dr. Regina U. Hess is on the Board of Directors of the European Transpersonal Association and the International Transpersonal Association. She is co-founder of the international Transpersonal Research Network, and of the EUROTAS Division of Transpersonal Research. She is a member of the Swiss Medical Association for Psycholytic Therapy and is in the Integration Team of the MIND European Foundation for Psychedelic Science.In this episode, Regina discusses:Feminine principles and balancing masculine/femininePsychedelics as a magnifier of inner workWhat are feminine principles and archetypesFeminine beyond gender identificationWhat is the feminine way forwardChaos and Death as feminine qualitiesTranscending the "good girl/boy" structuresThe work of Carl Jung and sacred unionDifferent approaches to psychedelic therapyTransgenerational with psilocybin Microdosing as a bridge into the sacredness of lifePsychedelic facilitators/guides on the riseCommunity and coming together with sacred medicinesWebpages: www.drreginahess.com, https://independent.academia.edu/DrReginaUHessSocial Media handles: Dr. Regina Hess InternationalAwaken The Medicine Within - Retreatsawakenthemedicinewithin.com Awaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and CommunityGet your 3-Day FREE trial 

In this episode, we explore spiritual emergence, through the lens of transpersonal psychology, and holotropic states of being. I love how Jay points out the play on words between Spiritual Emergence and Spiritual Emergency. The initiation into our own spiritual awakening is about what is coming in and through us, and often this embodied experience can leave us with a sense of emergency/urgency of how to live from this new way. In the mid-90s, Jay followed experiences of spiritual emergence into the experiential doctoral program at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Until transitioning into his roles for Grof Legacy Project, Jay has primarily worked as a lawyer/mediator while teaching and supervising dissertation research in transpersonal psychology. Jay has assisted the facilitation of holotropic breathwork in the US, Canada, UK, India and China and is a certified Grof® Breathwork Facilitator. He will act as a Director and Secretary-Treasurer for the Project and is particularly interested in developing the research branch of Grof Legacy Project, including projects using the lens of archetypal astrology to examine correlations between nonordinary state experiences and indications from transit and natal charts. Jay currently divides his time between Helena, Montana, and Los Angeles. Along with colleagues, Jay will assist in the development of Grof® Breathwork workshops and Grof Legacy Project training opportunities in southern California and various other parts of the United States, as well as developing online programs in Stan's work.Episode Resources:Upcoming classes with Grof Legacy Project: https://www.grof-legacy-project-usa.org/Book: Moving through Grief, Reconnecting with Nature by Jay Dufrechou - https://www.amazon.com/Moving-through-Reconnecting-Nature-Muswell/dp/1908995106Resources for spiritual emergency -Finding community (nature groups, yoga groups,  healing groups)Spiritual emergence Network  - http://www.spiritualemergence.org/Developing an internal sense of safety and trustMystic-rising.com for more.Mystics Rising is a platform for rising healers and leaders infusing spirituality into their work.  We also share foundational classes for inner work (check out the website for discounts). Help normalize healing! If you feel touched by this work, please help me share the podcast with friends or support us on Patreon. Follow, listen along, and reach out to collaborate.

Meet Aysen Farag is an Indigenous Medicine Woman of Amazigh, Jieng, and Kuku-Bari heritage. She has worked as a traditional herbalist and ceremonial leader for the last eight years and has continued to support the roots of indigenous values, honor, and customs as a teacher of ethnobotany and indigenous rights through African narratives of understanding. She knows well the plight of indigenous peoples around the world, and the sense of urgency there is to use their gifts and knowledge to bring healing to the Earth and its human and non-human kin. She has been working diligently to revive her ancestors' old traditions and languages, fighting for land reclamation, and recovering sacred ceremonies that were lost due to colonialism. In addition, she offers support, healing, and mentorship to others wanting to deepen into their own ancestral traditions, whether directly known to them or not. Aysen's greatest dream is to redefine the narratives of African Indigenous and Diasporic people with the beauty, wisdom, and grace that they deserve. She believes that the root of reclaiming one's power is through giving voice to one's deepest truth.Social Media handles: @lady_of_the_greenFacebook: Aysen Farag, Dreaming Roots - Indigenous Plant Medicine, Ceremony & RitesWebsite: www.dreamingroots.com (it is currently under construction)In this episode Aysen discusses:Divine timing and the meaning of her nameThe type difference of ancestors, biology, and soulWhat is ancestral workEthnobotany and plant medicine workCeremonial and ritual body practices to access ancestral workThe power of dreamworkWhat is the Tobacco ceremony and its healing potentialChallenged in Indigenous culturesMedicine songs are given through dreamworkRediscovering your own lineagesWhat is food sovereignty Learning and revitalizing indigenous languagesAwaken The Medicine Within - Retreatsawakenthemedicinewithin.com Awaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and CommunityGet your 3-Day FREE trial 

Here is the last episode of 2021, where Natasja Pelgrom the host of The Awaken podcast shares with you the many benefits of having a gratitude practice, including her own learnings from it. Being thankful means you accept yourself and where you are in the moment. It means you open yourself to the present experiences of life even when they are painful or difficult.As we launch this last episode of the year, it is with excitement and joy that we can also officially welcome you to Awaken The Medicine Within online membership, community, courses & retreat prep/integration program!Now shifting into 2022 with Strength, Soul Awareness, and continued Spiritual Alchemy, it's time for us to extend this invitation to you, as a loyal listener and supporter of this Podcast.When joining the membership and community platform TODAY you'll have direct access to ALL FOR FREE for one month, including the 21 DAYS OF GRATITUDE JOURNEY, a protocol created with rituals and practices to quick-start your gratitude practice.Direct access: Awaken The Medicine Within MembershipAwaken The Medicine Within Membership and Community is here to support you in living a sovereign life. As a member, each month you will have access to meditations, teachings,  rituals, healing tools, and workbooks, to help you remember your purpose, feel centered and live an aligned life.Also included is an invitation to attend a monthly live circle with Natasja and access to the supportive community of people who are devoted to building a new paradigm. Also, the place be the first to hear about new courses, collaborations, and sacred medicine immersions!More about Natasja PelgromAwaken The Medicine Within programs and retreats is founded by Natasja Pelgrom. She is a sacred medicine woman, mystic, devoted creative, and visionary whose life's work is to lead spiritual experiences that support others in their journey of healing and transformational growth. Throughout her professional development, Natasja maintained strong ties to her innate sense of spirituality, receiving sacred teachings from Native American and North European Shamanistic lineages.Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting, and facilitation roles in over 800 psychedelic ceremonies. She has also advised and curated healing programs for other psychedelic wellness companies. Natasja continues to teach empowerment workshops and has developed a psychedelic integration and self-love program.HandlesInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/natasja_pelgrom/https://www.instagram.com/awaken_the_medicine_within/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/IAMnatasjapelgromhttps://www.facebook.com/ATMWRetreat http://awakenthemedicinewithin.com/ 

Guided Meditation for Connecting with Your Purpose - North Star Meditation W/ Natasja PelgromThis guided meditation will inspire and support you on the journey of stepping into your soul purpose and sharing your sacred gifts, talents, and wisdom in the world, during these times when your light is so needed.So connecting to the North Star is as if you are connecting to your purpose so it can help you make informed decisions. Be content with your progress, knowing that you're one step closer to your mission…Over time you may find that your north star will evolve as you evolve. That's completely fine. You may experience something that pushes you in a different direction.So, what's your north star?Is it being the best parent you can be?Is it providing fresh water to the world?Is it empowering children?Is it living a simple life?And if you don't know just at this moment it's okay, let me support you with this guided visualization meditation where you will be putting it out in the universe, it could be the thing you need to kickstart your journey.May this meditation uplift your heart and spirit today, and remind you how beautiful you are and how much your love is medicine for this world.Want to receive more content and stay informed, please join our community hereDid you know that Awaken The Medicine Within isn't just a 5-day Psilocybin or Toad medicine retreat? We provide an extended 5-week virtual program for preparation & integration!If you appreciate our time, efforts, and offers, please feel free to donate to the scholarship program of Awaken The Medicine Within Retreat & Program. We believe in the Practices of Generosity and Gratitude. The practices of generosity and gratitude are considered foundations on which to build a good life in many of the world's wisdom traditions. We, therefore, hope to inspire those that can to step into the act of contribution and donate towards our scholarship initiative. For those that want to apply to one of our retreats and is in need of Financial Assistance or you want to become a Volunteering Ally please read here.Subscribe HERE and receive a free 30 min Alignment Meditation, and get updates on retreats, programs, and free content. www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com

What does spiritual emergency mean and what is the meaning of "decompensation" with regards to mental illness? Why is the sense of community so important especially for the mentally ill person? The guest discusses areas of the world where they may have less mental illness issues. Courtney also discusses why medication may dull the spirit. She gives you great insight into the indigenous cultures and why their spirit may be so contained compared to western civilizations. What is the aboriginal's dreamtime or trance state? Courtney also highlights the phenomenon of autism, schizophrenia and trauma. Listen to Courtney Marchesani, M.S. in mind, body integrative medicine, certified in integrative nutrition health coach, clinical health coach and author of 4 Gifts for the Highly Sensitive.

Meet Elizabeth Wood.Considered an advanced seer, Elizabeth Wood works on the cutting edge of galactic and quantum anthropology, trauma healing, and futurism. With her lifelong ability to see into and work with all dimensions, her theoretical and psychic work has helped people all over the world. Called “Living Library and Oracle”, Elizabeth has spent her whole life studying anthropological theory, quantum physics, ancient and modern medicine. She has two science degrees, including a Masters in Applied Anthropology. Her philosophies and practices bridge science and spirituality to support real change in the world.In this episode, Elizabeth Wood discusses:What are the visible changes in the patriarchal system in the last decade The rise of galactic consciousnessIn 2017 the matrix shifted into formlessnessThe  Earth's AscensionWhat does it mean to be a Seer & a ScientistHow to walk in the middle of polarityWhat is Discernment, and TruthWhat is the difference between Soul and PersonalityThe energy that distorts Love is FearWhat is a community in a fluid paradigm How to allow isolation, attachment, and emptiness to be presentHow to be your own SeerFrom psychic, and empath embracing your own living libraryHow being an Oracle and navigating 12 DimensionsHow empaths can be more grounded during challenging times and connected directly to SourceWhat is Freedom and being of ServiceInspiration:In this episode, we speak about Lucia Rene and her book Unplugging from the Patriarchy Handles:https://www.seerandscientist.com/If you appreciate our time, efforts, and offers, please feel free to donate to the scholarship program of Awaken The Medicine Within Retreat & Program. We believe in the Practices of Generosity and Gratitude. The practices of generosity and gratitude are considered foundations on which to build a good life in many of the world's wisdom traditions. We, therefore, hope to inspire those that can to step into the act of contribution and donate towards our scholarship initiative. For those that want to apply to one of our retreats and is in need of Financial Assistance or you want to become a Volunteering Ally please read here.Subscribe HERE and receive a free 30 min Alignment Meditation, and get updates on retreats, programs, and free content. http://awakenthemedicinewithin.com/

Meet Laura Dawn in Women in Psychedelics series.She is the host of The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast, Laura Dawn is a microdosing mentor for executives and has been leading transformational retreats for over 10 years. Through her signature programs and retreats, Laura Dawn weaves together science with wisdom to teach business and thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators how to mindfully explore psychedelics and sacred plant medicines as powerful visionary tools for inner transformation and creative manifestation. Through mindset and somatic coaching, she inspires people to truly expand the boundaries of what they believe is possible and embark on the path of heart-centered leadership to influence meaningful change.Laura Dawn has a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship and over two decades of exploring altered states of consciousness. Currently, she is completing a Masters in Science specializing in Creativity Studies & Change Leadership, exploring the intersection between psychedelics and creative problem-solving to help corporate teams unlock innovative solutions to the complex challenges we face."The Awaken podcast special series:Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.My intention for this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. I am driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This series to me is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes the unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. In this episode, Laura Dawn discusses:The transformation and healing through pain and addictionDharma, the nature of reality regarded as a universal truthWhat it means to be a visionary As leaders, we need to set ourselves up for accountabilityWhat is a module for a visionary leader?What is psychedelic leadership?What do the plants teach us in on our path of ElderhoodYour personal relationship with the medicine of the plantsRoadmap of becoming a BodhisattvaClaiming space within the psychedelic gold rushShamanism as a way to become a heart-centered leader Shadow with the Psychedelic movementHow do we hold a nuance of growthMicrodosing Mastermind How to breakthrough the glass ceiling Laura's Handles:The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast LiveFreeLauraD.com Connect on Instagram If you appreciate our time, efforts, and offers, please feel free to donate to the scholarship program of Awaken The Medicine Within Retreat & Program. We believe in the Practices of Generosity and Gratitude. The practices of generosity and gratitude are considered foundations on which to build a good life in many of the world's wisdom traditions. We, therefore, hope to inspire those that can to step into the act of contribution and donate towards our scholarship initiative. For those that want to apply to one of our retreats and is in need of Financial Assistance or you want to become a Volunteering Ally please read here.Subscribe HERE and receive a free 30 min Alignment M

Kyle Buller is the Co-Founder and Director of Training and Clinical Education of Psychedelics Today, an online media and education platform exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.Kyle's interest in exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness began at the age of 16 when he suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident. After this near-death experience, Kyle's life changed dramatically. Kyle subsequently earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, where he focused on studying the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness by exploring shamanism, Reiki, local medicinal plants and plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork, and psychedelic psychotherapy. Kyle has been studying Dreamshadow Transpersonal breathwork with Lenny and Elizabeth since October 2010.Kyle earned his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in somatic psychology from Prescott College. Kyle's clinical background in mental health consists of working with at-risk teenagers in crisis and with individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis and providing counseling to undergraduate/graduate students in a university setting.Topics discussed on this episode...Kyle's incredible story of how a near death experience as a teenager ultimately led him to psychedelicsKyle's psycho-spiritual struggles coming back to the mundane after his near death experienceHow a psilocybin experience at age 19 helped provide some answers and inspired Kyle to formally study non-ordinary states of consciousness during his university yearsThe influence of Stanislav Grof's work on the healing potential of psychedelics and holotropic breathworkHow Psychedelics Today got started and created some of the first online resources for integration, both thorough the podcast and online coursesThe challenge that because we don't live in a culture that provides a framework for transformative psychedelic experiences, there's a tendency for people to get so inspired that they rush into work as a facilitator, coach, etc. before sufficiently integrating their own experiencesThe shadow side of people rushing into psychedelic entrepreneurshipIssues around scaling psychedelic assisted therapies – what happens when you create a more capitalistic model of mental health which may lack preparation and integration support and safe containers for people experiences of both spiritual emergence and 'spiritual emergency'?Psychedelics and death – do we need to wait until the end of out lives to develop a relationship with our death, or can psychedelics help us?The importance of being in alignment - we have no idea when our time is going to comeHow somatic work plays into psychedelic integrationThe seed metaphor of integration: bringing the seed of insight back and planting and tending to it as it grows towards the light of the sunPsychedelics as disruptive technologies that are disrupting the way we view mental health and mental healthcareResourcespsychedelicstoday.comsettingsunwellness.comIn-depth interview with Kyle about his near death experience on The Thought Room Podcast with Hallie RoseDiscount Code and Offer: 10% off courses Discount code: PSYCHEDELICENTREPRENEUR Affiliate Link: https://www.psychedeliceducationcenter.com/?affcode=80460_agdabga2IG: instagram.com/psychedelicstodayinstagram/com/settingsunwellness

Meet Maria Papaspyrou in Women in Psychedelics series. She is an integrative psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and systemic constellations facilitator based in Brighton, UK. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy, supporting the development of a psychedelic-aware psychotherapeutic community. She has co-edited Psychedelic Mysteries of the Feminine, and Psychedelics & Psychotherapy: The Healing Potential of Expanded States (due for publication in September 2021).The Awaken podcast special series:Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.My intention for this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. I am driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This series to me is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes the unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. In this episode, Maria Papaspyrou discusses:Book: Psychedelic Mysteries of the FeminineMeaning of Femtheogenic, Archetypal Energies of RegenerationHow are the Feminine qualities being suppressed in our Western Mindset and social behavior?The suppression of the Patriarchal system and the heavy shadow towards anything that threatens its structures.In that collective shadow, the feminine and her potential reside. How can we make this more conscious and bring it out of the shadows?Shadow work and the golden shadowHow to understand your own part/contribution to the patriarchal structure?How to explore your awareness, reflections, and meaning-making?How to do shadow work and when is the good timeAnima Mundi and our communication to world SoulPsychedelic integration what is it and why is it importantIntegration in the new paradigmPsychedelics and community contributionInstitute of Psychedelic training and why she and Tim Read created a two-year programMaria's Handles:Website: towardswholeness.co.ukInstagram: towardswholenessconstellations/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PapaspyrouMariaInspiration:In this podcast episode with Maria, we refer to an earlier episode with Dr. Tim Read about The Deep Psyche & Psychedelics, Spiritual Emergency, and the Dark Feminine. Listen here: SpotifyAppleNEW Book: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/psychedelics-and-psychotherap instituteofpsychedelictherapy.org If you appreciate our time, efforts, and offers, please feel free to donate to the scholarship program of Awaken The Medicine Within Retreat & Program. We believe in the Practices of Generosity and Gratitude. The practices of generosity and gratitude are considered foundations on which to build a good life in many of the world's wisdom traditions. We, therefore, hope to inspire those that can to step into the act of contribution and donate towards our scholarship

Meet Belinda Gore Ph.D.Teacher, Psychologist, Coach, Artist, Author, And Speaker As a psychologist with graduate degrees in counseling psychology and in public administration, Belinda's career has covered a private practice in psychotherapy, working as a leadership consultant, and teaching executive and life coaching.  When she met anthropologist Felicitas Goodman in 1984, she was introduced to the artwork and religious worldview of indigenous people around the world.  Through Dr. Felicitas Goodman's student, friend, and colleague; she learned to use ritual ancient postures from that art to restore a fundamental human capacity for experiencing the invisible world of spirit.  For many years she served as Vice-President, then President, of the Cuyamungue Institute, founded by Dr. Goodman. Her books, Ancient Ritual Postures (2FriendsPress, 2020), The Ecstatic Experience: Healing Postures for Spirit Journeys (Bear & Company, 2009), and Ecstatic Body Postures: An Alternate Reality Workbook (Bear & Company, 1995) are essential materials for learning the practice of ritual postures.  They are the foundation for the workshops she has been teaching internationally for the past 30 years. The books have been translated into German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Polish. Her study of Jungian psychology began in college and she became a member of the Jung Association of Central Ohio from its inception in 1990.  For decades she taught dreamwork, as professional education for psychotherapists and general techniques for the general public.  Dreamwork was the basis for early exploration in expressive arts with an emphasis on collage as well as mask-making and dance.Currently, she teaches coaching based on the Enneagram system of personality typology and spiritual development while continuing to explore various process media as an artist and write about ritual postures, the Enneagram, and the spiritual journey.In this episode, Belinda Gore discusses:Her teacher Dr. Felicita's Goodman was an American linguist, an anthropologist who researched and explored ritual body postures for many years. The evolution of the sacred healing posturesThe different states of consciousness Howe to perceive the non-ordinary states of consciousness naturallyWhat is dreamwork and how to expand pathways in the brain to perceive the invisible world?The ancient practices of ecstatic posturesBelinda's first experience with the ecstatic healing posturesThe ritual aspect of preparation for an expanded awareness Divination with healing postures oracle cardsThe difference in the posture types, ritual, healing, and initiationWhat is healing and how can we use the postures to bring balance in the mind, body, and spirit?Is the current use of the ancient healing postures co-opting the traditions?Ancestor work, spirit connection, and the ongoing learning relationshipBelinda's learning through Jung, dreamwork, and Enneagram coachingBelinda's Handles:https://belindagore.comAncient Ritual Postures Oracle Cards & BookInstagram: @belinda_gore_ritual_posturesInspiration:1. Awaken The Medicine Within Retreats2. Peter Russell Writer3. Micheal Harner, Founder of the Foundation for Shamanic&n

Jenny is a certified Astrologer, has a B.A. in Classical Philology, a PhD in Modern languages and has studied ancient civilizations and languages for over 25 years. Jenny returns to MGSW, this time to expand on the topic of spiritual awakenings. Jenny and I chat about our personal journeys, and what we've experienced within (and without) various spiritual communities. We address what happens when consumerism and capitalism meet spirituality, and how our individual trauma always plays a role in our spiritual awakening. We also discuss the differences between discernment and skepticism, why having a spiritual container is so imperative to navigating the entire process, and so much more. Sign up for Jenny's Lunar Nodes workshop this Saturday by joining Patreon at the "Renegade" level or higher: Click here Find Jenny at amaltheaastrology.com Jenny's book recommendation: Spiritual Emergency by Stanislov and Christina Grof Songs featured: “blue sky mind” by Trevor Hall and “Breathe” by Ásgeir How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to perks like an exclusive Discord Server, a book club just for patrons, shirts + stickers, playlists, and curated workshops led by myself, fellow Patrons and former guests of the podcast. Visit my website – AnyaKaats.com & Find me on Instagram Get full access to A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Meet Stacey GriffinStacey is the founder of Shift, and is a certified sound therapist and meditation teacher based in Amsterdam but originally from Canada. An innovator in the field of sound healing, she's brought her integrative approach to thousands around the world. From leading conferences and festivals such as SXSW and Wanderlust to corporations such as Calvin Klein & Mercedes to museums and nightclubs; she believes in the power of sound to heal and transform. She's also an artist and advocate for bringing sound as medicine into the mainstream.Her journey with sound started as a young child in Canada, playing guitar and saxophone, and later fully immersing herself in the underground techno scene of Detroit. Along the way, she explored various energy healing modalities (Reik, Theta Healing) and learned to harness her high sensitivity and intuitive abilities.After more than 15 years working predominantly in the fashion industry, from Toronto to Tokyo, LA to NYC, Stacey was forced to slow down and find balance after suffering from burnout. Introduced to meditation in the late '90s while living in Japan, Stacey returned to the practice to earn her teaching certification in MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction). Stacey now calls Amsterdam home where she lives with her partner and two young children.For the past 6 years, she's been creating immersive sound experiences for healing and meditation in inspiring spaces. Her work has been featured in Happinez, Elle & Vogue.It's her belief in the power of sound, combined with her own personal transformation using sound and meditation that drives her to help others turn inward to improve their lives.In this episode, Stacey Griffin discusses:How working in fashion and entertainment created her burnoutBeing an Empath and not being able to contribute to a life that she wantedHow to cope as an empath in the fashion industryHow trauma can make you not feel safe to be in the body, and what practices she used to heal herselfHow does modern science look at sound and vibrationWhat is 4D and 8D multidimensional sound spaceWhat does a Sound Therapy  set & setting look likeHow can binaural beat, toning, humming, and our voice be used to balance and heal your bodyBalancing self-care, entrepreneurial endeavors, and family lifeThe challenges of Self-care and day-to-day tasks.How can you become a sound therapist yourself?You can find Stacey here: www.shiftmeditation.comInstagram FacebookOther:http://awakenthemedicinewithin.com/

Valerie Gangas is a speaker, transformational life coach and the author of Enlightenment is Sexy. With the passing of her mother in 2011 Valerie went into a deep depression being almost suicidal. A friend sent her to learn TM and her life was never the same after that first meditation experience. Looking back on her religious studies in College she realized that it was all book learning and what she was getting with her meditation was experience and knowingness at her core. Valerie and Corrine discover a deep connection as they  both had profound experiences with the TM Siddhis program. We discuss how suffering is part of the process and although it is hard to watch others in pain,  we each have to find our own way on the path to awakening even if it includes great discomfort and some suffering. https://www.valeriegangas.com/about-valerieInstagram: ValerieGangasFacebook: Valerie C. Gangas

On this episode, I delve into what it was like to go through what some may call a Spiritual Awakening, but what I prefer to call a Spiritual Emergency. I speak about both the gifts and dangers of developing a spiritual practice, and how we often use spirituality, psychedelics and other forms of "magic" to avoid confronting our shadow. I speak about gurus, synchronicity, astrology, discernment, psychological projection and share my thoughts on "ascension," "5D" and other go-to spiritual concepts. This isn't an episode dismissing spirituality, but rather, a plea to bring nuance and critical thinking to the extremely useful & meaningful, (but often misused) practice of "Spirituality".  The book that I read from was Robert A. Johnson's Inner Gold. Songs featured: "Dream 13 (minus even)" by Max Richter, and "The Weaver" by Trevor Hall Interested in participating in the Lunar Circle? Visit anyakaats.com/lunarcircle for more information and to enroll.  How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to perks like exclusive WhatsApp group chats, an exclusive Discord server, a book club just for patrons, shirts + stickers, playlists, and curated workshops led by Patrons and former guests of the podcast. Visit my website - AnyaKaats.com & Find me on Instagram Get full access to A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe