Podcasts about Transpersonal psychology

In this deeply empowering conversation, Dr. Saida Desilets, founder of the Awakened Sensual Woman program, helps women reconnect with their body's innate wisdom and sensual intelligence. We talk about my personal experience with her program "9 Naughty Nights", the roadblocks, and discoveries and how our relationship with pleasure changes through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We cover: My personal experiences with her program Why vibrators aren't always the answer A surprising approach to help men re-sensitize their genitals and become more connected lovers Simple daily practices for women with caregiving overload What are the best ways to cultivate intimacy Dr. Saida Désilets holds a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology, blending mind–body–spirit healing with conscious sexuality. She is a body-philosopher, speaker, writer, and pioneer in the field of sexual sovereignty and embodied pleasure. She is a Tedx speaker, and her scientifically-proven work on sexual sovereignty globally impacts professionals and the public. She wrote a couple of books "Emergence of the Sensual Woman: Awakening Our Erotic Innocence" and "Desire". PAST EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Et-I1Z6T4GM?si=p59zABEsl1M2QuEl Embodied Love University - a comprehensive, educational platform for relationship, sex and intimacy. Awaken The Sensual Woman - 6 Part Immersive Program for women who desire to transform pain & numbness while enhancing pleasure 10% off with code ZORA Self-Love Meditation (a gift for the listeners) https://dareyourdesire.com/self-love-meditation/ Contact Saida Desilets: Website: https://dareyourdesire.com/ Email: care@embodiedlove.love Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - http://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com - https://trysuji.com Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before November 1, 2025 to win a Theranordic's Daily Healthy Fiber and Optimized Enzymes. Or 10% off at thearnordic.com with code ZORA Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠

Every night our dreams invite us to enter the mystery that is our soul, and they guide us toward wholeness, purpose, and destiny. Today we talk with Sara Saidy about the power of dream groups which she describes as alchemical containers. She calls dreams love letters from the soul. Sara starts out by defining the imaginal realm and how we access it through dreaming or active imagination. She shares the results of her research showing that dream groups can provide places where people experience not just personal transformation, but also interconnectedness, enhanced empathy, and compassion. She gives some radical suggestions for how to deepen our own dream groups. After the break, we take a call from Sylvia from Ontario who asks about and describes her own experiences of using dreams for physical healing. We take a second call from Martha from Los Angeles who asks about working with recurring dream images. We end with a discussion of how a Jungian approach to dream exploration changes our focus from the plotlines of dreams to the images and characters themselves. BIO: A Jungian dream practitioner, writer, artist, and researcher specializing in transpersonal dream studies. She uses, Art, and Transpersonal Psychology to explore dreams’ transformative potential. Currently training as a Jungian Analyst, she offers global consultations, workshops, and dream groups to help individuals and groups engage meaningfully with the imaginal realm through dreamwork. She lives in Florence, Italy.  Find our guest at: sarasaidy.com, IG: @sarasaidy, SS: SaraSaidy.substack.com, LI: @sara-saidy This show, episode number 334, was recorded during a live broadcast on October 25, 2025 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. If you liked this episode, consider checking out these others: Putting the Psyche Back in Psychology with Jungian Depth Therapist Eva Rider Dream Guidance with Machiel Klerk, founder of the Jung Platform Projective Dreamwork with the Healing Dreams Project Podcast Hosts SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on FB, IG, LI, & YT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michele Ross, a neuropharmacologist and founder of the 7-HOPE Alliance, to explore the healing potential of Kratom and its key alkaloid, 7-Hydroxymitragynine. We discuss how this plant medicine, long used in Southeast Asia, offers hope for people managing chronic pain, trauma, and opioid withdrawal. Dr. Ross shares her personal journey from addiction researcher to plant medicine advocate, and explains why education, safety, and mindful, intentional use are crucial in harm reduction. Together, we reflect on conscious healing practices, accessibility, and the importance of viewing plant medicines as allies in recovery.About Michele:Dr. Michele Ross is a neuropharmacologist, addiction expert, and best-selling author who has been at the cutting edge of plant-based therapies for over a decade. Her journey with 7-OH is both scientific and personal: after suffering a near-fatal pulmonary embolism from prescribed medications, she turned to natural alternatives like cannabis, mushrooms, and kratom to reclaim her health. Today, she brings that expertise and lived experience to her role at 7-HOPE, where she leads efforts to educate consumers, train healthcare professionals, and push forward scientific research on 7-OH. Dr. Ross is a powerful advocate for patient rights and responsible regulation, committed to ensuring that tools like 7-OH are understood, accessible, and safe.7-HOPE Alliance:https://7hopealliance.org/Connect with Michele:- Website: https://drmicheleross.com/- Twitter: https://x.com/drmicheleross?lang=en- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmicheleross- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmicheleross/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #MicheleRoss #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with visionary artist and shamanic practitioner Brynja Magnusson to explore the intersection of art, ceremony, and the spiritual journey. We discuss Brynja's apprenticeship with a Basque shaman, her creation of archetypal and divinatory systems, and how her art acts as a bridge between the mystical and the tangible. Brynja shares the symbolism behind her powerful animal-inspired paintings, her insights on the dance between the masculine and feminine energies, and the importance of approaching psychedelics with reverence and ceremony. This deeply moving conversation invites us to reflect on fear, intuition, and the sacred path of creative embodiment.About Brynja:Brynja Magnusson is a student of shamanic practice, visionary artist, and author of archetypal and energetic reference books. Her work bridges the mystical and the tangible, uniting spirituality, art, and symbolism into a single language of transformation. Through her art, Brynja translates complex systems of divination, archetypes, and cosmology into visual form, helping others engage with meaning, beauty, and the deeper layers of consciousness. Her creative process explores the symbolic nature of the universe, where art becomes a vehicle for communication, healing, and momentum. Integrating the ceremonial with the scientific and the natural world with the academic, Brynja's work invites us to see art as both a spiritual and social catalyst, an “electrolyte of society” that directs collective attention toward awareness, education, and unity.Connect with Brynja:- Website: https://www.ceremoniance.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brynja.visionaryart/?hl=en- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynja-magnusson-875581277Thank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #BrynjaMagnusson #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience

Annie L. Browning is a psychotherapist, spiritual leader, and the creator of GAZE™ —an expanded state protocol that opens pathways to deeper presence, expanded awareness, and symbolic insight. After the loss of her firstborn son, Annie sought new ways to meet loss and uncertainty that weren't about control but about opening. Out of that journey, GAZE emerged as a synthesis of breath, eye movements, and symbolic inquiry that helps people reconnect with meaning and experience life as more spacious, alive, and full of possibility.She is also a PhD candidate in psychology and consciousness studies, researching altered temporality, panoramic awareness, and future time perception—how our relationship to time and uncertainty shifts in expanded states and how those shifts can foster resilience, creativity, and trust. Annie now guides retreats, courses, and leadership programs that weave together rigorous scholarship, timeless wisdom traditions, and the depth of lived experience.https://www.annielbrowning.com/Connect with Annie on YouTube, Instagram, and FacebookDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. No AI—all content and episodes written by Ashley Melillo. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode of Body Justice, Allyson discusses sexual trauma and eating disorders with trauma therapist Seema Sharma, SEP, CST, MBA, PHD. Content warning: discussions of sexual abuse are explicitly discussed. Please listen with care and make sure you are resourced enough to proceed. It's normal for these conversations to bring up a lot of complicated feelings. Our hope is that you also feel less alone, and gain some insights into what the healing process can look like. We'll explore what makes sexual trauma healing different than other traumas, the soul wounding that comes with sexual abuse, types of sexual trauma, helpful therapy approaches, the connection to eating disorders and more.As always, you can find me on my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com and my Instagram: @bodyjustice.therapist.About our guest:Seema Sharma, SEP, CST, LMFT is the founder of Holistic Trauma Therapy. Introduced to holistic healing as a young adult, she has devoted her life to exploring global healing traditions often overlooked in the West, traveling through Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Europe. With over 25 years of senior leadership experience at prestigious global companies, Seema brings a rare insight into the intersection of corporate culture, workplace trauma, and resilience. Her practice is redefining the way therapy is approached — integrating evidence-based methods with a whole-person focus on mind, body, and spirit. She specializes in sexual abuse trauma, childhood trauma, cultural trauma, religious trauma, and workplace trauma. Seema holds a Master's in Integral Counseling Psychology and is a PhD candidate in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology, with an emphasis on the Contemplative Neuroscience of Consciousness Studies. As an integrative, depth-oriented, and experiential psychotherapist, Seema has extensive training in trauma and dissociation and guides clients on the path toward wholeness. Whether you are seeking somatic therapy, sex therapy, EMDR, or depth work, you can learn more at https://wwwholistictraumatherapy.com.

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Sabbagh, co-founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, to explore his remarkable transformation from a career in finance to pioneering work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. We discuss Jonathan's personal healing journey through Ayahuasca and Ketamine therapy, which inspired him to create an accessible, therapist-centered model for delivering psychedelic care. Together, we unpack how Journey Clinical empowers licensed therapists with training, medical support, and infrastructure to safely integrate psychedelics like ketamine into mental health treatment. We also touch on the future of psychedelic medicine, regulation, education, and community building within this evolving field. Join us as we dive deep into how psychedelics are reshaping mental health care and paving the way for responsible, scalable healing in the Western world.About Jonathan:Jonathan Sabbagh is the co-founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, the world's largest platform empowering licensed therapists to deliver safe, effective psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Originally from Switzerland, Jonathan spent over two decades in the finance industry, where he founded and scaled two companies before experiencing severe burnout. His personal healing journey began with Ayahuasca and later Ketamine-assisted therapy, which led to a transformative recovery from depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Motivated by his own experience and a deep desire to make psychedelic care accessible, Jonathan co-founded Journey Clinical in 2021 alongside his wife during the pandemic. Under his leadership, the company has grown into a thriving ecosystem supporting thousands of therapists with medical infrastructure, education, and community resources. Jonathan's work bridges entrepreneurial innovation with compassionate mental health care, advancing the responsible integration of psychedelics into mainstream clinical practice.Connect with Jonathan:- Website: https://www.journeyclinical.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathansabbagh/?hl=en- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-sabbagh-62631318/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #JonathanSabbagh #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we explore Scarlett's unique perspective on psychedelics, birth, and healing. We discuss the importance of connection within the psychedelic community, Scarlett's work as a midwife and doula, and how plant medicines may help break down the “picket fences” of conditioning. Together, we reflect on sensitive questions around psychedelics in pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, while acknowledging cultural differences and the need for more open dialogue. Scarlett also shares insights on using psychedelics as tools for self-healing, integration, and reducing the fear of death for those facing terminal illness. This heartfelt conversation emphasizes listening to the body's wisdom, the healing potential of psychedelics, and the profound connections made at this gathering.About Scarlett:Scarlett Wallingford is a New Zealand–educated midwife and practicing doula based in the UK, with over 20 years of experience supporting women's physical, emotional, and mental health. A passionate advocate for confident decision-making in childbirth and beyond, she has worked as both a midwife and counsellor, guiding women through birth stories and helping them heal from traumatic experiences. Inspired by the philosophy of “mothering the mother,” Scarlett brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and practical tools to her work with families. As both a mother and grandmother, she embodies the nurturing wisdom of the Grandmother archetype, while championing the importance of early bonding between parent and child as a foundation for lifelong wellbeing.Connect with Scarlett:- https://www.trusted-doula.co.uk/- https://www.instagram.com/trusteddoulascarlett/- https://www.instagram.com/the.transcending.grandmotherThank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #ScarlettWallingford #PsychedelicPodcast #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with returning guest Charles Lazarus, a pioneer in the global mycology and psilocybin industry, to explore Jamaica's evolving role in the international psychedelic supply chain. We discuss Charles's groundbreaking exports of legal psilocybin products, the complex logistics behind international regulations, and the collaborative process of cultivating mushrooms for therapeutic use. Charles also shares insights into his retreat programs for veterans, the spiritual and ecological dimensions of mushroom cultivation, and how community, trust, and innovation drive his mission. Together, we reflect on the power of connection, responsibility, and the growing global movement toward healing through psychedelics.About Charles:Charles Lazarus, Chief Executive Officer of Rose Hill, has over a decade of expertise in psilocybin genetic development, cultivation, extraction, and logistics, culminating in the cultivation and delivery of the world's largest legal premium psilocybin shipment. Since 2015, he has developed proprietary psilocybin genetics and solutions for the Jamaican market and major R&D clients. Additionally, he owned and operated Island Fresh Ltd., exporting fresh fruit and Jamaican brands to the UK market and achieving the highest export volumes from Jamaica for three consecutive years. He also served as Harvest Manager in California from 2013 to 2017.Connect with Charles:- Website: https://rosehill.life/- Linkedin: https://jm.linkedin.com/in/charles-lazarus-b208b832- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlesrootz/?hl=enThank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #CharlesLazarus #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with researcher Mia Cosco to explore her groundbreaking work on psychedelics and women's health. We discuss the “Code Red” study, which investigates how psychedelics may help alleviate pain related to the menstrual cycle. Mia shares both her personal and professional journey, from her early research in child development to her passion for bridging Western science with indigenous plant medicine wisdom. Together, we reflect on the challenges women face in accessing education about their own bodies, the importance of intentional community, and how personal experiences often fuel meaningful research in the psychedelic space. We also consider the broader need for more funding, awareness, and conversations around women's health in psychedelic research.About Mia:Mia Cara Cosco is passionate about studying the long-term effects of childhood trauma and grief. She worked as a research assistant at the University of British Columbia Peer Relationships in Childhood Lab (PEARL) while co-leading the first UBC Psychedelic Club with Manesh Girn. Upon graduating, she worked with venture capitalists and toured psychedelic labs as a project manager at Perception Medicine Foundation. Mia went on to volunteer with MAPS Canada and The Zendo Project at Burning Man in both 2019 and 2022. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and works as both a model and research assistant with Quantified Citizen, studying how psychedelics (among other things) affect women's premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder symptoms. She hosts support groups for grief both online and offline through her membership platform, The Beauty of Grief, and sometimes in partnership with Daybreaker at The Belong Center Boston. She also writes freelance on mental health, New Age spirituality and psychedelics.Connect with Mia:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MiaCosco- IG: https://www.instagram.com/miawritesinthecemetery/- Website: https://www.miacosco.com/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #MiaCosco #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Colette Condorcita, founder of Neurodelics, to explore her remarkable journey through trauma, healing, and the transformative power of psychedelics. Colette shares her story of surviving a spinal cord injury as a teenager, the profound out-of-body experiences that shaped her path, and how these moments inspired decades of study in altered states of consciousness, shamanic practices, and community healing. Together, we discuss bridging science and spirituality, honoring indigenous wisdom, and the critical role of community in addressing today's mental health crisis. Colette also introduces her groundbreaking work with Neurodelics—a digital therapeutic platform designed to support neurodivergent individuals in harnessing suggestibility and neuroplasticity in safe, empowering ways. This inspiring conversation highlights resilience, integration, and the need for balance in the psychedelic movement.About Colette:Colette Condorcita is a researcher, facilitator, and advocate whose life was transformed after a spinal cord injury at age fourteen. Defying a two-percent chance of recovery, she taught herself to use self-directed neuroplasticity and eventually walked out of the hospital, catalyzing a lifelong exploration of altered states of consciousness. Her experiences opened access to visionary states, ancestral connection, and psychic sensitivity, shaping what she identifies as a “shamanic neurotype.” With a BA in International Relations and Development, she has worked globally in regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and ecological activism, deepening her understanding of humanity's relationship with nature. Over the past thirteen years, Colette has trained with Indigenous ayahuasca cultures in South America while expanding her expertise in hypnotherapy, trauma work, and neuroscience. She is the founder of Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia, a consultant on psychedelic education and safety, and a guest facilitator at Tandava Retreat Center, passionately advocating for responsible, community-centered psychedelic practices.Connect with Colette:- Website: https://www.neurodelics.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colette-condorcita-schmitt-89815815Thank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #ColetteCondorcita #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Jamie Blazquez and Artem Smirnov at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado. We explore their personal journeys with psychedelics, Jamie's rooted in a deep commitment to suicide prevention and healing from early trauma, and Artem's shaped by reconnecting with presence and authenticity in his life. Together, they share how these experiences inspired the creation of Normalize Psychedelics, a community-driven project collecting thousands of first-person stories to help destigmatize these medicines. We discuss the importance of storytelling alongside science, the role of family conversations, and why honoring the sacredness of these practices is vital. We also reflect on shifts in the psychedelic space from commercialization toward community, connection, and reverence.About Jamie:Jamie Blazquez is the co-founder of Normalize Psychedelics, a project dedicated to sharing 1,000 personal healing stories to reduce stigma and foster open conversations around psychedelic therapies. Her path into this work began in 2019 after a pivotal conversation with a friend and reading How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan. This exploration brought forward deep emotions tied to the tragic loss of her uncle to suicide and her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and autoimmune disease. Through the healing potential of plant medicine, Jamie found a renewed sense of purpose and is now deeply committed to mental health advocacy, suicide prevention, and the integration of psychedelics into mainstream culture.About Artem:Artem Smirnov is the co-founder of Normalize Psychedelics, a storytelling initiative amplifying authentic voices in the psychedelic space. His passion for the project emerged during travels along the West Coast, where he witnessed how profoundly people felt called to share their own healing experiences. Inspired by these encounters, Artem recognized the importance of creating a platform that highlights real stories and encourages open dialogue. With a commitment to bringing these testimonials forward, he believes now is the critical moment for the world to listen and embrace the transformative potential of psychedelics.Connect with Jamie & Artem:- Website: https://www.normalizepsychedelics.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normalize_psychedelics/?hl=en- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/normalize-psychedelicsThank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #JamieBlazques #ArtemSmirnov #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, Dr. Steven Zeiler, a physician at Johns Hopkins University, shares his groundbreaking research exploring how psychedelics might aid stroke recovery. We discuss the global impact of stroke, the limitations of current therapies, and the brain's natural “early repair mechanisms.” Dr. Zeiler explains how psychedelics may reopen critical periods of neuroplasticity, offering hope for patients even years after a stroke. Together, we explore the potential of combining psychedelic-assisted therapy with intensive rehabilitation, not only for stroke but possibly other brain injuries. This conversation highlights the future of neuroscience, the importance of set and setting, and the promise of new approaches that could change countless lives.About Steven:Dr. Steven Zeiler focuses on the diagnosis and management of cerebrovascular disease (stroke), including acute stroke therapy, secondary prevention of stroke, and recovery from stroke. Dr. Steven Zeiler received his medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Colorado. He completed a one year internal medicine internship at the University of Colorado prior to coming to Johns Hopkins for his residency training in Neurology. Following his residency, Dr. Zeiler then completed a one year fellowship in Vascular Neurology also at Johns Hopkins.Connect with Steven:https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/steven-zeiler/2703002Thank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #StevenZeiler #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we discuss PsyCare's origins in festival harm reduction, their growth into a respected welfare organization, and Amanda's vision of bringing these safe spaces to high streets and everyday communities. Amanda shares insights into the challenges and potential of creating non-judgmental, inclusive environments where people can access support, from a cup of tea to integration circles, outside of clinical or retreat settings. We also touch on the value of lived experience, the rise of volunteer interest, and how PsyCare is bridging psychedelic care with broader mental health needs. Join us as we unpack the evolution of psychedelic peer support and its growing relevance in today's world.About Amanda:Amanda Guzinska's adventurous spirit and deep curiosity about humanity led her to PsyCare UK. Since volunteering in 2011, her dedication quickly advanced her to administrator, trustee, and ultimately manager in 2024. During this time, PsyCare UK has grown into a thriving therapeutic community, supporting hundreds annually. Her vision is to expand PsyCare's impact beyond festivals, creating local community hubs nationwide, ensuring accessible and compassionate crisis support & psychedelic aftercare.Connect with Amanda:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsyCareUK- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psycareuk/#- Twitter: https://x.com/PsyCareUK- Website: https://www.psycareuk.org/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AmandaGuzinska #PsychedelicPodcast #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we discuss Sogyu's early psychedelic awakening in the 1960s, how LSD shaped his spiritual path, and his decade of rigorous Buddhist training. Sogyu shares the vision behind Yamauto – his Woodstock-style peace gathering festival – and the off-grid ecovillage and alternative school he founded in Japan. We dive into the challenges and possibilities of psychedelics in a culture where they remain underground, the importance of integration and community, and how Buddhist teachings can help navigate profound experiences. This inspiring conversation bridges East and West, tradition and counterculture, offering a rare glimpse into Japan's underground psychedelic scene and one man's lifelong mission to foster peace, creativity, and connection.About Sogyu Fukumura:Sogyu Fukumura is a Japanese Buddhist monk, gardener, and countercultural icon who blends Zen spirituality with the free-spirited ethos of the 1960s. Born in Kyoto in 1951, he trained in the Tendai and Rinzai Buddhist traditions before founding the off-grid ecovillage Sansui-jin ("Mountain–Water–People") in the mountains of Kutsuki. In 2005, Sogyu launched Yamauto, a one-of-a-kind, Woodstock-style music and peace festival that brings together artists, nature lovers, and seekers from across Japan. More than just a festival, Yamauto is a living experiment in community, sustainability, and co-creation – complete with unplugged nights, no-money days, and a vision of harmony with nature. Sogyu continues to inspire generations as a gentle, joyful elder of Japan's alternative culture.Connect with Sogyu:- https://flameofhope.jp/sogyu/- https://yamauto.net/message-from-sogyu/- https://web.facebook.com/sogyu.fukumura/- https://www.instagram.com/sogyufukumura/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #SogyuFukumura #PsychedelicPodcast #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we discuss Glauber's role as a leader in the Santo Daime church in Brazil, the unique roots of ayahuasca religions, and the importance of integrating indigenous cosmologies into global psychedelic discourse. Glauber shares the challenges of building inclusive psychedelic communities and introduces us to the Psychedelic Parenthood initiative, which supports families navigating these spaces. We dive into the stigmas surrounding psychedelic parenting, the importance of harm reduction, and why families must be part of the psychedelic future. This is a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on community, tradition, and breaking taboos—especially around raising children in environments where plant medicines play a central role.About Glauber:Dr. Glauber Loures de Assis is a researcher of sacred plants and their traditions and a psychedelic dad. He has a Ph.D in sociology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, and the co-editor of the book Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices (Synergetic Press). Glauber is the founder and president of Céu da Divina Estrela, a legal and tax-exempt Santo Daime ayahuasca church in Brazil. He has 15 years of experience with ayahuasca and other sacred plants and has led more than 500 ceremonies in Brazil, Europe and the United States, and has built this practice in dialogue with his local Brazilian ayahuasca community and with the blessings of Indigenous elders and activists in Brazil. He is also the co-founder of Jornadas de Kura, a plant medicine center in Brazil that promotes an alliance between the ceremonial use of sacred plants, public education on plant medicine and psychedelic science. He is an Indigenous rights activist and the Director of the Psychedelic Parenthood Community. He is father to 3 children and lives with his wife Jacqueline Rodrigues in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Glauber is driven by the desire to collectively co-create a plant medicine community in which all families are safe, welcome and integrated into the psychedelic field. A community in which diversity is embraced, children and elders are taken seriously, ancestral Indigenous traditions are honored, and where all kinds of families can coexist in solidarity.Connect with Glauber:- Email: glauber@psychedelicparenthood.org- Website: https://www.psychedelicparenthood.org/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #GlauberLouresdeAssis #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Nigel Pedlingham, founder of MAGUEY, a psychedelic-assisted self-discovery practice based in the Netherlands. We explore Nigel's journey into this work, his deep connection to creating safe, rooted spaces for healing, and his unique focus on serving the queer community through tailored retreats. We also discuss his roles with Nectara, the Guild Of Guides, and other international integration and facilitation networks. Together, we reflect on the importance of slowing down, building community, and walking the talk in psychedelic spaces. Nigel shares insights on trust, authenticity, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic practice, as well as his broader vision of healing through ceremony, nature, and collective connection. Tune in to hear a grounded and heartful conversation on the power of psychedelic work done in integrity, and the importance of coming together in these transformative times.About Nigel:Nigel Pedlingham is a trauma-informed psychedelic guide and integration coach based in Amsterdam. Originally from England, his path has taken him from British boarding schools and corporate life in London to transformative years in Central America and over a decade in the non-profit sector focused on social justice. Nigel's journey—marked by personal healing, spiritual enquiry, and a return to self—now informs his work supporting others in reconnecting with their inner truth. Through sacred plant medicines, contemplative practice, and somatic tools such as breathwork and shamanic drumming, Nigel creates safe, heart-centered spaces for personal and collective transformation. He is the founder of MAGUEY, a psychedelic-assisted self-discovery practice, and serves as Chair of the Guild of Guides Netherlands. He is also a guide with the psychedelic collective Nectara and collaborates with retreat centers globally. Nigel believes that healing ripples outward, shaping a more connected and compassionate world.Connect with Nigel:- Maguey: https://www.psychedelicselfdiscovery.com/- LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/nigelpedlinghamRelated links:- Nectara: https://www.nectara.co/- Guild Of Guides: https://www.guildofguides.org/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #NigelPedlingham #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode we explore the evolving landscape of psychedelic healing with Rich Tyo. We discuss Rich's unique approach to using cannabis as a psychedelic tool for preparation and integration, and how intentional use can transform its effects. Rich shares his journey from crisis work to psychedelic therapy, and how deeper, embodied healing became his calling. Together, we unpack the differences between Canada and the UK in terms of legal access, the importance of harm reduction, and the transformative power of group work, even in online settings. This conversation dives into themes of authenticity, integration, connection, and accessibility in psychedelic spaces, offering a refreshing and grounded perspective. Tune in for a heartfelt dialogue that invites us all to reconsider our relationship with plant medicines and the deeper questions they help us ask.About Rich:Rich Tyo is a psychedelic therapist, musician, educator, and grass-roots community organizer. He teaches psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy and MDMA-Assisted therapy in Canada and in Europe and co-founded the Neuma Centre for Psychedelic Safety and Preparedness. He hosts monthly psychedelic cannabis circles and teaches how to re-engage with this mis-understood plant medicine.Connect with Rich:Website: https://www.kingstonoutsidethebox.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jukeboxcounty15/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tyo-a2695025Thank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RichTyo #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Neil Woods, a former undercover police officer turned bestselling author and leading voice in global drug policy reform. We explore Neil's powerful journey from infiltrating drug gangs to becoming an outspoken advocate for the legal regulation of all drugs. He shares his experiences with the psychological toll of undercover work, the harm caused by drug prohibition, and the urgent need for unity across drug policy reform movements—including the psychedelic community. We also discuss the dangers of exceptionalism in advocacy, the intersection of drug policy and climate justice, and why effective messaging matters more than ever. Neil's work with the Law Enforcement Action Partnership and broader coalitions aims to shift the conversation from criminalization to compassion, harm reduction, and systemic change. A truly eye-opening and essential conversation for anyone passionate about reform and collective healing.About Neil:Neil is a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Now he's an active member of the international drug policy reform movement. He worked undercover between 1993 and 2007 befriending and gaining the trust of some of the most violent, unpredictable criminals in Britain. With the insight that can only come from having fought on its front lines, Neil came to see the true futility of the War on Drugs - that it demonises those who need help, and empowers the very worst elements in society. Neil is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) in the USA, and in the U.K. (LEAP UK). LEAP is a growing international organisation that advocates an evidence based drug policy and related criminal justice reforms. The group is made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement. Connect with Neil:https://www.neilwoods.net/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #NeilWoods #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, recorded in person at Breaking Convention in the UK, we speak with Rebekah Senanayake – a cultural psychologist and PhD candidate specializing in Amazonian traditional knowledge systems. We explore her decade-long fieldwork in the Amazon rainforest, her relationship with master plants, and the profound ritual frameworks surrounding altered states of consciousness. Rebekah shares insights from her recent talk on interspecies communication and the importance of maintaining cultural integrity in the evolving psychedelic space. Together, we reflect on the limitations of reductionist clinical models and the need for long-term, reciprocal relationships with plant medicines. This conversation challenges mainstream narratives and reminds us of the depth, complexity, and ancestral wisdom embedded in these practices.About Rebekah:Rebekah Senanayake is a cultural psychologist and Ph.D. candidate in Cultural Anthropology, specializing in traditional Amazonian knowledge systems. With extensive fieldwork in the Amazon Rainforest, she examines how Indigenous practices inform modern understandings of altered states of consciousness. Rebekah is the founder of the Student Association of Psychedelic Investigation and a key advocate for integrating traditional and scientific perspectives in psychedelic research.Connect with Rebekah:Website: https://www.bekplants.com/Blog: https://bekplants.wordpress.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-senanayake-8012b5216Filmed by Rua Acorn, creator of @thegoodtimes and founder of Modular Media®:https://www.modularmedia.co/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RebekahSenanayake #BreakingConvention #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we explore the powerful intersection of recovery and psychedelics with Richard Morton. Richard shares his personal journey from traditional 12-step programs like AA and NA to incorporating intentional psychedelic use as a way to deepen his healing—particularly around trauma. We discuss the challenges of navigating recovery communities that often view psychedelic use as a relapse, and how the emerging "Psychedelics in Recovery" movement is bridging that gap. Richard offers moving insights into how plant medicines helped him process deep-rooted trauma, reframe his past, and reconnect with his adoptive family on a profound level. We also touch on the importance of reverence, ceremony, and integrating psychedelics into a structured, supportive framework. A vital conversation for anyone curious about new pathways to freedom from addiction and trauma.About Richard:Richard Morton is a recovery advocate and speaker who bridges traditional 12-step programs with the intentional use of psychedelics for healing trauma and addiction. Having experienced the limitations of conventional recovery methods, Richard found deeper transformation through plant medicine, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and community support. He is actively involved in the Psychedelics in Recovery movement, helping others explore alternative pathways to lasting sobriety, emotional healing, and personal growth.Psychedelics In Recovery:https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RichardMorton #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we speak with Tamara, a former nurse turned plant medicine facilitator, to explore the intersection of indigenous wisdom and modern therapeutic approaches. We discuss her journey from Western healthcare into the shamanic world, her deep work with Master Plant Dietas in Peru, and the founding of Mother's House—a healing sanctuary in the Netherlands. Tamara shares insights into blending ceremonial traditions with therapeutic support, the role of community in integration, and why she believes healing is a lifelong path. We also touch on the challenges of navigating this work alongside everyday life, and the importance of each person discovering their own medicine. Whether you're a curious seeker or aspiring facilitator, this conversation offers heartfelt wisdom, grounded experience, and a call to reconnect with nature, each other, and ourselves.About Tamara:Tamara's journey began in the medical world as a nurse, where she discovered the profound impact of compassion on healing. Witnessing a deep disconnection from self and nature—both in her patients and herself—she felt called to seek a more holistic path to well-being. This led her into the realms of yoga, breathwork, bodywork, and Reiki, eventually guiding her to the powerful world of Shamanic Plant Medicine. Tamara has immersed herself in traditional plant medicine practices, studying with Mestizo Maestros and currently apprenticing under a Shipibo Maestro from Peru. Through Master Plant Dietas, she works closely with sacred teacher plants such as Noya Rao, Bobinsana, Chullachaqui, Chiric Sanango, and Marosa. As a channel for their wisdom, she transmits their healing energy through ceremonial songs known as icaros, blending traditions from the Shipibo, Mestizo, Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, and her own European roots.Tamara is the co-founder and manager of Mother's House, where she co-creates and leads psychedelic ceremonies and supports ongoing research. She also collaborates with ICEERS, helping to organize workshops on harm reduction and safety protocols for psychedelic facilitators. Through her work, Tamara has witnessed the deep transformational power of psychedelics in healing trauma. For her, this path is not a profession—it is a sacred calling. With deep respect for the plants and the indigenous wisdom she carries forward, she holds space for others to reconnect, heal, and remember: “You are the medicine. A change in perspective is a change of life.”Connect with Tamara:Website: https://mothershouse.com/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Simon Hinkly, producer of the powerful new documentary Boarding on Insanity. We explore Simon's personal journey into psychedelic training, his early experiences with LSD, and how a return to psychedelics—through formal training and guided sessions—has shaped his work today. We also delve into his current approach to MDMA-assisted relationship support, delivered online in a deeply intentional and ethical way. The conversation then bridges into the themes of the documentary, which addresses the long-term trauma of boarding school experiences—particularly among political leaders—and how these unresolved wounds affect personal and societal dynamics. Simon shares the film's core message: how to recognize inherited trauma and begin the process of giving it back. This is a moving, eye-opening discussion on healing, connection, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic therapy.Boarding On Insanity website:https://www.boardingoninsanity.com/Simon's interview with Piers Cross:https://www.piers-cross.com/an-evolving-man-podcast-12-simon-hinkly-growing-elders-and-discovering-purpose-cultivating-wisdom-as-you-ageAbout Simon:Simon Hinkly has been involved in the film industry for many years working as a First Assistant Director on feature films and TV series such as The Long Good Friday and My Beautiful Laundrette. Later as a producer of short films. He has worked as a producer, director and assistant director on over 50 feature films, shorts and documentaries. Simon brings a great passion for telling stories that have a big impact on the world. As a producer Simon was twice winner of the Kodak Film Awards for Best Short Films: Letters of Service (2004) and A Neutral Corner (2006).Connect with Simon:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/simon-hinkly-b209a5bThank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #SimonHinkly #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Anne Rossignol, a leading voice in the intersection of psychedelics and addiction recovery. Anne shares her personal journey from traditional 12-step abstinence-based programs to incorporating psilocybin and community-based support into her healing process. As a co-applicant and PPI lead on the psilocybin trial at Imperial College, she discusses her role in bridging clinical research with lived experience and highlights the importance of integration through community. We dive into the structure and goals of the upcoming psilocybin trial for opioid addiction and the unique challenges of connecting participants with long-term support. Anne also introduces the Psychedelics in Recovery fellowship—a safe space for those using psychedelics in recovery—to foster connection, reduce stigma, and promote healing. This is a powerful conversation about science, spirituality, and community-driven transformation in addiction recovery.About Anne:Three years into her abstinence-based recovery program, Anne encountered psychedelics and discovered PIR (Psychedelics in Recovery). This marked the beginning of a transformative spiritual journey of self-healing and recovery, opening doors she never imagined. Her path led her to the Amazon, where she immersed herself in deeper exploration, eventually finding herself at the forefront of psychedelic research at Imperial College as a consultant on the Psilopioid clinical trial.On her road to recovery, Anne was called to psychedelics and discovered PIR (Psychedelics in Recovery), a fellowship of individuals integrating psychedelics and plant medicines within a 12-step framework. This marked the beginning of a journey of individuation and deep transformation. Starting with a microdosing approach that helped release layers of shame and guilt, she broke free from the repetitive cycles of addiction and experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Through psilocybin ceremonies and a life-changing journey to the Amazon, Anne found emotional and spiritual openness, realizing her connection to the greater whole. No longer isolated or detached, she embraced the understanding that the antidote to addiction is connection—a bridge that psychedelics have powerfully provided on her path to living life on life's terms.Connect with Anne:- Website: https://www.psychedelicsinrecovery.org/- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anne-rossignol-829306b9Filmed by Rua Acorn, creator of @thegoodtimes and founder of Modular Media®:https://www.modularmedia.co/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AnneRossignol #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes at the renowned "Breaking Convention" event in the UK. Together, we explore his pioneering work at the University of Exeter, where he co-founded psychedelic studies programs and lectures on philosophy. We discuss his journey into the philosophy of mind, panpsychism, and animism—challenging the dominant materialist worldview by proposing that consciousness pervades all of nature. Dr. Sjöstedt-Hughes shares insights on how psychedelics intersect with ancient philosophical traditions, ecology, and the broader psychedelic renaissance. We also touch on the evolution of public and academic attitudes toward psychedelics and the role of interdisciplinary research in shaping the future. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges counterculture, science, and spirituality in the growing psychedelic landscape.About Peter:Peter is an Anglo-Scandinavian philosopher of mind who specializes in the thought of Whitehead, Nietzsche, and Spinoza, and in fields pertaining to panpsychism and altered states of mind. Following his degree in Continental Philosophy at the University of Warwick, he became a Philosophy lecturer in London for six years after which he pursued his PhD at The University of Exeter – where he is now a research fellow and lecturer. Peter is the author of Noumenautics (2015), Modes of Sentience (2021), co-editor of Bloomsbury's Philosophy and Psychedelics (2022), the TEDx Talker on ‘psychedelics and consciousness‘, and he is inspiration to the inhuman philosopher Marvel Superhero, Karnak. He is creator, with Prof. Christine Hauskeller, of the Philosophy of Psychedelics Exeter Research Group.Connect with Peter:Website: https://www.philosopher.eu/Email: P.Sjostedt-Hughes@exeter.ac.ukTwitter: https://twitter.com/PeterSjostedtHFilmed by Rua Acorn, creator of @thegoodtimes and founder of Modular Media®:https://www.modularmedia.co/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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #PeterSjöstedtHughes #BreakingConvention #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 158: In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we reconnect with returning guest Fanny Norlin for a powerful and deeply personal exploration into feminine leadership, the existential mother wound, and the journey of individuation. We discuss how our inner and collective healing processes are shaped by ancestral patterns, projection, and the need for reconnection with feminine power, sensuality, and embodied strength. Fanny shares her insights on the importance of sisterhood, the challenges women face in reclaiming their inner authority, and how female sexuality plays a central role in individuation and self-trust. Together, we reflect on the obstacles women face in accessing their truth and the psychological, energetic, and historical layers that influence this path. This rich conversation invites us to sit with the complexities of the feminine psyche and opens the door to a new paradigm of grounded, conscious womanhood.Our Previous Conversation:https://youtu.be/9wwdikdq6mI?si=HDgsEgEVRvPk39lAbout Fanny:Fanny Norlin is the creator of Lifeforce Leadership, a groundbreaking approach that explores and integrates the core dimensions of feminine and masculine leadership, revolutionizing network-based and self-organizing organizations by unlocking the full potential of these dynamic forces in a creative and conscious interplay. A pivotal moment in her journey came through an introduction to the work of Lovisa Alsén, which sparked a deep awakening into her body and the feminine. This experience profoundly influenced her path as a leader and woman, unlocking essential keys to succeeding with new paradigm initiatives. For over a decade, she has lived and breathed decentralized networks and communities. She is a pioneer in self-organizing initiatives, bringing 10 years of combined C-level leadership and strategy consulting experience, including leading the marketing and tech team of an e-commerce company operating in 24 markets with 1 billion SEK in revenue. She has also founded two NGOs, facilitated leadership trainings for thousands of leaders, organized several large-scale participatory events, and played a key role in building Sweden's feminine leadership movement. At the heart of her work is a passionate commitment to making the world more alive.Connect with Fanny:Website: https://www.fannynorlin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C1HmKCDbV/?mibextid=wwXIfrThank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #FannyNorlin #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 157:In this episode, we explore Jahan's journey from atheism to spiritual awakening through psilocybin, and his lifelong commitment to consciousness evolution. Together, we discuss the intersection of psychedelics, trauma healing, identity, and spiritual transformation. Jahan shares insights from his book The Psilocybin Connection, touching on indigenous traditions, the resurgence of psychedelic therapy, and the future of mental health grounded in interconnectedness. We also dive into the role of family, community, and safe integration in the healing journey. Whether you're new to psychedelics or deeply immersed in the work, this conversation offers rich reflections on the power of these medicines to reconnect us with ourselves, each other, and the planet.About Jahan:Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D. is a scholar and practitioner specializing in psychedelics and consciousness. He completed his doctoral dissertation researching psilocybin in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. His book, “The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach”, is available across various platforms. Jahan holds a Master's degree in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from John F. Kennedy University and a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, with minors in Physics, Psychology, and Mathematics, from the University of Arizona. His training includes the two-year Hakomi somatic-psychotherapy program and immersion in the Mazatec mushroom tradition. With extensive experience in the psychedelic field, he has participated in eight psychedelic training programs, serving as a student, assistant, content advisor, and trainer. Jahan facilitated legal psilocybin mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica for several years with Atman Retreats and is currently a minister with the Congregation for Sacred Practices. He has held over 650 ceremonies and been a guest on over 100 podcasts.Connect with Jahan:Website: https://psychedelicevolution.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AYkx5X5Bw/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jahan_khamsehzadeh?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrThank 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.comPlease 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/psychedelicconversationsThis 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.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #JahanKhamsehzadeh #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I sit down with  Ixté Owul - a certified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) coach, spiritual mentor, and intuitive guide. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim sensitivity as a gift rather than a burden.Ixté shares her personal story of navigating psychic experiences from a young age, and later experiencing a profound spiritual awakening. She speaks about the importance of presence, safety, and being witnessed and how highly sensitive people can transform their experiences of overwhelm into sources of empowerment.The conversation touches on ancestral healing, dreamwork, shadow work, and the role of grief and transformation in the HSP journey. Ixté also offers insights into her unique mentorship and healing practices, as well as resources that have supported her along the way. Resources Mentioned:Conscious Dreaming by Robert MossThe Anatomy of a Calling by Lissa Rankin, MDQuote from Charles Eisenstein, The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is PossibleMore about Ixté OwulIxté Owul is a certified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) coach, spiritual mentor, and intuitive guide. She supports psychically sensitive and empathic individuals in reclaiming their sensitivity as a source of power, not overwhelm. Through ancestral healing, intuitive development, and trauma-informed energy work, she helps clients navigate spiritual gifts that often emerge without context — especially for those who feel like they walk between worlds.Ixté's work is deeply shaped by her own lived experience as a highly sensitive and psychically attuned child who spent years overwhelmed by the unseen. After years of inner work, initiatory experiences, and training, she now guides others with deep care and reverence.Her offerings include HSP coaching, spiritual mentorship, intuitive guidance sessions, and ceremonial healing work. She is passionate about building a world where sensitivity is honoured, and where those with spiritual perception feel supported - not silenced. In addition to one-on-one support, Ixté offers classes and workshops that walk highly sensitive individuals through transformational journeys. Learn more at www.ixteowul.com or on Instagram @ixte_owulSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

Fr. Seán ÓLaoire, born in Ireland, embarked on a journey of profound exploration and service. Armed with a B.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the National University of Ireland, he answered a higher calling, becoming ordained as a Catholic priest in 1972. His path led him to spend 14 transformative years in Kenya, where he immersed himself in diverse cultures and languages.Driven by a deep curiosity for the human spirit, Fr. ÓLaoire pursued advanced studies, earning an M.A. and Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology. Today, he channels his insights and expertise as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, enriching the lives of those he encounters.A visionary and spiritual guide, Fr. ÓLaoire is the co-founder and Spiritual Director of "Companions on the Journey," a vibrant non-denominational community based in Palo Alto.Through this platform, he fosters unity, compassion, and growth among seekers from all walks of life.Fr. ÓLaoire's literary contributions resonate globally, transcending borders and languages. His thought-provoking works, including "Spirits in Spacesuits" and "Souls on Safari," delve into the depths of human existence, offering profound insights and perspectives. His latest endeavor, "Setting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image," challenges conventional beliefs and invites readers to embark on a liberating journey of self-discovery and spiritual liberation.With each publication, Fr. ÓLaoire continues to inspire and empower individuals worldwide, bridging the gap between spirituality and psychology. His legacy is one of enlightenment, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

In this episode, I sit down with Judith Orloff, MD, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and empath, to explore her new children's book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. This beautifully illustrated story introduces Aurora, a sensitive little rabbit who learns to embrace her gifts rather than feel ashamed of them.Dr. Orloff shares insights on: ✨ Why sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw ✨ Practical tools children can use to manage overwhelm ✨ The importance of boundaries, supportive conversations, and alone time ✨ How The Highly Sensitive Rabbit can empower children (and adults with sensitive inner children) to celebrate who they areThis heartwarming discussion will inspire parents, teachers, and sensitive souls of all ages to nurture sensitivity as a strength.

What if the struggles you think are personal are actually collective? In this episode, Kate has a powerful conversation with Dr. Valerie Rein—bestselling author of Patriarchy Stress Disorder—to talk about the invisible barriers women over 40 face and, more importantly, how to break free from them.We explore:Why so many successful, brilliant women still feel like something's missing The hidden impact of Patriarchy Stress Disorder on our health, relationships, and happinessHow to finally release the old scripts that keep you smallThe single most important thing women over 40 need to know to create their most vibrant, fulfilling chapter yetThis episode is both eye-opening and liberating. If you've ever wondered “is this all there is?”—you'll want to hear this conversation.Resources & Next Steps:FREE Discover Your Saboteur Mini Course: https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/discover-your-saboteurSubscribe to The New Truth & leave a review if this episode resonates deeplyExplore The Immersion with Kate: https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/the-immersionTo book a Free Call to explore working with Kate - click the link below: https://calendly.com/expanded-love/exploration-call-cloneAbout the Guest:Dr. Valerie Rein is a psychologist who has discovered Patriarchy Stress Disorder® (PSD) and created the only science-backed system for helping women achieve their ultimate success, happiness, and fulfillment by healing this collective, generational trauma of oppression.She holds an EdM in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and a PhD in Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Her bestselling book, “Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women's Happiness and Fulfillment” has been heralded by reviewers as "the most important body of literary work of our modern times" and "perhaps the most important book of the century for women."Links:Link to the book / download the first chapter free www.drvalerie.com/bookThe author-narrated audiobook is here!From Amazon reviews: "The missing link to a deeply satisfying life" "Dr. Valerie Rein has cracked the code!!!” "Must read for ALL modern women!" "The most important body of literary work of our modern times""MUST READ - PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK OF THE CENTURY FOR WOMEN"About the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. With over 15 years of experience teaching, coaching and facilitating transformational retreats worldwide, Kate has helped hundreds of thousands of women break free from outdated relational patterns, old patriarchal ways of thinking and unspoken rules to live by. Her infallible methods guide women to release the deeply ingrained scripts that keep them stuck- empowering women to step into their highest, most magnetic, and fully expressed selves. Through her coaching, retreats, podcast and upcoming book The Unscriptd Woman, Kate...

Do sunspots, solar flares, and geomagnetic activity affect our dreams? Our guest, Annani Kelly, is finishing her PhD research on a study involving 92 participants and over 4700 dream reports. Annani talks about some of the effects of solar activity on health which has been well studied over the years. Hers is the first study which investigates such effects on dreaming. Annani’s study includes the effects on quality of sleep, nightmare frequency, non nightmare aggressive dreams, dream bizarreness, and extraordinary dreams. After the break we take a call from Kelley from Santa Cruz who asks about central sleep apnea. Then Rick asks about the Fatima event and Max brings up the issue of the effects of earthly magnetic sources on mental health. BIO: Annani Kelley has a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology and is a PhD Candidate with an anticipated graduation date of December 7th. Her research focus is the interplay between space weather and consciousness. Her dissertation explored the influence of space weather on sleep and dream states. Check the webpage SpaceWeatherLive.com for a compilation of current information and archives of space activity to compare with your own dream journal. Contact me if you’d like to get on touch with Annani. This show, episode number 327, was recorded during a live broadcast on September 6, 2025 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Tony Russomano for answering the phones. The Santa Cruz Festival of Dreams will be at the Museum of Art and History October 10-12, 2025! Early bird discount available now at FestivalofDreams.net Follow us at our FB group page HERE or follow #KeepSantaCruzDreaming on FB and IG. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on FB, IG, LI, & YT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Closed captioning is available on the YouTube version of this podcast and an automatically generated transcript is available at Apple Podcasts. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

In this episode, Kelly shares her recent paper Unfurling the Myth, presented at the University of Exeter during a workshop on Process Philosophy, Plasma Cosmology, and Transpersonal Psychology. This gathering brought together scientists, philosophers, and researchers—including Robert Temple, Jeffrey Kripal, Bernard Carr, Massimo Teodorani, and Nick Cook—to explore the possibility that plasma, the fourth state of matter, could serve as a substrate for non-biological intelligence. Kelly's paper argues that the UFO phenomenon is not just an anomaly in the sky but a relational event—an encounter that engages the psyche through the deep structures of narrative. Rather than delivering answers, the phenomenon generates mystery, catalyzing transformation on both personal and cultural levels. Drawing on thinkers like Robert Temple, Jacques Vallée, and Eric Davis, as well as research in narrative cognition and the psychology of curiosity, Kelly explores how UFOs may function as mythic initiators: destabilizing our categories of knowledge, activating curiosity, and compelling us to tell new stories. These stories are not just interpretations but mechanisms of reality-making—reshaping our understanding of self, world, and cosmos. Plasma cosmology and the possibility of plasma-based intelligence The UFO as relational event, not just object or craft Narrative as a generative interface between psyche and field How curiosity and myth catalyze transformation The “Call to Adventure” in experiencer narratives Cultural and personal shifts documented in experiencer research The UFO as evolutionary function, seeding new myths and meanings Whether you're new to these ideas or steeped in the mysteries of UFOs, this episode invites you to consider the phenomenon not as something to solve, but as something to participate in—a story in which we are all co-creators. Resources Robert Temple, A New Science of Heaven Jacques Vallée & Eric Davis, Incommensurability, Orthodoxy, and the Physics of High Strangeness George Loewenstein, The Psychology of Curiosity Will Storr, The Science of Storytelling Stanislav & Christina Grof, Spiritual Emergency Hernandez et al., Beyond UFOs Watch Cosmosis: UFOs & A New Reality: https://www.cosmosis.media/ Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cosmosismedia Subscribe to Cosmosis: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cosmosis.Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7KnyktIs059pbVdccD020D?si=f3835f36a8cb479d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cosmosis-formerly-the-ufo-rabbit-hole/id1595590107 Follow Cosmosis X: https://x.com/cosmosis_media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/12EEyNVPucu/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmosis.media Listen to the Cosmosis Soundtrack by Michael Rubino: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Xvs2NAHNbKjfW7hWkjqey?si=pJPPgIPsRZGkZjJh19UULQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/cosmosis-ufos-a-new-reality-season-one-original-soundtrack/1788465117 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DS5WY5CB?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_zY05XPzhLhuow5dAgK3g2W9yC TIMESTAMPS 00:38 Exploring Plasma Cosmology 01:22 The Significance of Plasma-Based Intelligence 02:20 Introduction to the Paper: Unfurling the Myth 03:25 Understanding the UFO Phenomenon 04:51 The Role of Narrative in UFO Encounters 06:45 Rethinking the UFO 11:25 Curiosity and the Mythic Initiation 15:30 Awakening the Hero Within 19:57 Remaking the World Through UFO Encounters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

O Corpo Fala o Que Está por Trás do Pânico, da Dor e da Fragilidade – 26/05/25The Body Speaks What's Behind Panic, Pain, and Fragility – 05-26-25===Pt-BrVital Frosi é um terapeuta brasileiro conhecido por seu trabalho nas áreas de espiritualidade, autoconhecimento e expansão da consciência. Ele atua como psicoterapeuta reencarnacionista e orientador espiritual, com formação em Psicologia Transpessoal pela Universidade Internacional da Paz (Unipaz) e é mestre em Reiki pela Escola André Luiz .(Despertar Cósmico)Seu trabalho é amplamente divulgado por meio de vídeos e áudios em plataformas como YouTube e Instagram, onde compartilha mensagens canalizadas, reflexões filosóficas e orientações sobre temas como transição planetária, ascensão espiritual, leis universais (como o karma e a lei do retorno), além de temas ligados à espiritualidade cósmica e à evolução da humanidade .(YouTube)Vital Frosi aborda frequentemente assuntos como a separação de linhas de tempo, o papel das almas na Terra, a transmutação do karma e o despertar da consciência para uma nova realidade vibracional. Ele também enfatiza a importância de práticas como meditação, respiração consciente e conexão com o Eu Superior para promover a cura interior e a elevação espiritual.(Spotify for Creators)Para conhecer mais sobre seu trabalho, você pode visitar seu canal no YouTube (YouTube), onde ele compartilha regularmente conteúdos relacionados à espiritualidade e ao desenvolvimento pessoal.(YouTube, YouTube)=== Eng-usVital Frosi is a Brazilian therapist known for his work in the areas of spirituality, self-knowledge, and expansion of consciousness. He works as a reincarnation psychotherapist and spiritual guide, with a degree in Transpersonal Psychology from the International University of Peace (Unipaz) and a Reiki master's degree from the André Luiz School. (Cosmic Awakening)His work is widely disseminated through videos and audios on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, where he shares channeled messages, philosophical reflections, and guidance on topics such as planetary transition, spiritual ascension, universal laws (such as karma and the law of return), as well as topics related to cosmic spirituality and the evolution of humanity.Vital Frosi frequently addresses topics such as the separation of timelines, the role of souls on Earth, the transmutation of karma, and the awakening of consciousness to a new vibrational reality. He also emphasizes the importance of practices such as meditation, conscious breathing, and connecting with the Higher Self to promote inner healing and spiritual elevation.(⁠Spotify for Creators⁠)To learn more about his work, you can visit his YouTube channel (⁠YouTube⁠), where he regularly shares content related to spirituality and personal development.(⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠)

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I'm joined once again by Dr. Tracy Cooper for a rich and inspiring conversation about the unique experience of being both a highly sensitive person and a high sensation seeker. We explore how these two traits can beautifully complement each other, or create inner conflict, and why understanding this dual temperament can be truly transformative. Tracy also shares details about his new seven-week course, designed to support helping professionals and anyone wanting to deepen their self-awareness. If you identify with these traits or work with those who do, this episode will give you powerful insights, practical tools, and a sense of connection on your journey.Link to the 7-week Course: https://www.highlysensitivehumanacademy.com/the-sensation-seeking-highly-sensitive-person-professional-courseLink to November 1st Webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-forward-for-high-sensation-seeking-highly-sensitive-people-tickets-1312399354799?aff=oddtdtcreatorSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

If you've been wounded by narcissistic parents or toxic romantic relationships, this episode is a must-listen. I'm joined by Dr. Meg Haworth, a transpersonal psychologist and creator of the Whole Person Integration Technique, to dive deep into the five primary wounds of narcissistic abuse—and how to heal them holistically. We explore how narcissistic abuse isn't just emotional; it can manifest as chronic illness in the body. Dr. Meg shares her powerful insights on healing trauma through somatic techniques, how to spot narcissistic red flags in dating, and how to reclaim your power through her ICONIC ME method. You'll learn: 

Ernesto is recognized in the holistic, health and metaphysical field as an inspiring facilitator, teacher and therapist. His training began at an early age in Mexico with Curanderos and Shamans and has continued for many years with world renowned teachers in Transpersonal Psychology, Shamanism, Music Therapy, Body work and more.In his private practice, he is approved by the state of Florida and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing Education Provider under Category A. Ernesto utilizes numerous healing techniques such as Integrative/Shamanic Techniques, Breathwork, the Akashic Records, SERT Therapy (Somato Emotional Repatterning Therapy), Music Therapy, Trance Dance and more.In 1994 Ernesto created Journey to the Heart, a company dedicated to the upliftment of consciousness and the well-being of people by using practical tools to help integrate the physical with the mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.This podcast was truly Spiritually Uplifting and full of an array of knowledge and techniques used throughout the world and in many cultures. It is full of positivity and wisdom, which will leave you feeling grateful and optimistic. Enjoy!

Send us a textHOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeToday's guest on the How to Deal with Grief and Trauma podcast is Dr. Richard Blake. Richard and I first met as colleagues during a year-long holistic counselling course. Over the months, we not only connected through the rich and layered material being taught, but also on a more personal level. What immediately stood out to me was Richard's thoughtful, inquisitive nature—his ability to question what many simply accept as truth, and his willingness to dig deeper into the human experience. I've always appreciated the way he sees the world, with both curiosity and compassion. His perspective brings depth and nuance to conversations around healing, and I'm grateful to have him here today to share his insights into grief, trauma, and the transformative potential of truly being with what is.About this week's guestDr. Richard Blake holds a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology and was the lead investigator on the largest randomised controlled trial ever conducted on Conscious Connected Breathwork. He specialises in using altered states of consciousness—including breathwork, nature immersion, plant medicine, and ketogenic nutrition—as tools for deep trauma healing and nervous system regulation. A passionate advocate for evolving the field of mental health, Dr. Blake believes in moving beyond relying solely on medication and talk therapy to embrace holistic, somatic, and biohacking-based approaches. His work is grounded in both rigorous scientific research and personal experience.As the co-host of the RUNGA Radio podcast, he also emphasises the critical role of intentional community in healing and personal transformation.IG: @the_breath_geekWebsite: www.runga.coGlobal Professional Breathwork Alliance: https://breathworkalliance.com/Support the showFind support: Offers - free and paid Support the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

It's Our 100th episode so we're exploring everyone's favorite Cryptid - Mothman!sourcesThe Mothman Prophecies by John Keelhttps://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginiaLomas, Tim. (2023). The ultraterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to an "interdimensional" explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena [The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 2023, 55(1), 43–98]. 55. 43-98. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375553282_The_ultraterrestrial_hypothesis_A_case_for_scientific_openness_to_an_interdimensional_explanation_for_Unidentified_Anomalous_Phenomena_The_Journal_of_Transpersonal_Psychology_2023_551_43-98)https://archive.org/details/173678050-jadoo-john-a-keel

Is your libido MIA—and testosterone cream isn't cutting it? This episode may just blow your mind. Dr. Saida Désilets joins us to reveal what most midlife women have never been taught about desire, intimacy, and reclaiming pleasure during and after the menopause transition. We cover: Why libido loss in menopause isn't just about low testosterone The bio-psycho-social model of desire (and why it matters) What “sexual sovereignty” actually means—and why it's essential in midlife How long-term relationships impact desire (and how to reignite it) The role of self-pleasure and how to get comfortable with it One powerful first step to reclaiming your sexual vitality The biggest lie women are told about sex after menopause Dr. Saida Désilets is a French-Canadian who holds a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology, blending mind–body–spirit healing with conscious sexuality. She is considered an international body-philosopher, speaker, writer, and pioneer in the field of sexual sovereignty and embodied pleasure. She is a Tedx speaker, and her scientifically-proven work on sexual sovereignty globally impacts professionals and the public. She wrote a couple of books “Emergence of the Sensual Woman: Awakening Our Erotic Innocence” and “Desire”. EmbodiedLoveUniversity.com  AwakenSensualWoman.com - 10% off all programs with code ZORA  Inana Serum: https://inanawebsite.myshopify.com/zora_INANA 25% off - code ZORA Self-Love Meditation (FREE): https://dareyourdesire.com/self-love-meditation/ Dr. Mary Claire Haver repost: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLUtiCCMSH6/ Contact Dr. Saida Desilet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsaidadesilets/  Instagram: https://instagram.com/drsaidadesilets  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmbodiedLoveLounge  Email: care@embodiedlove.love Give thanks to our sponsors: Qualia senolytics and brain supplements. 15% off with code ZORA here. Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try Suji to improve muscle 10% off with code ZORA at TrySuji.com https://trysuji.com Get Magnesium Breakthrough by Bioptimizers. 10% discount with code HACKMYAGE at https://bioptimizers.com/hackmyage Try OneSkin skincare with code ZORA for 15% off https://oneskin.pxf.io/c/3974954/2885171/31050 Join ⁠⁠⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠ before August 1, 2025 to win a free set of SUJI targeted compression bands! 10% off with code ZORA at trysuji.com https://www.trysuji.com/?ref=ZORA   Join the Hack My Age community on: Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠  Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠  

https://vimeo.com/1092277380?share=copy There's so much coming at us in some ways it feels like it's coming to a head and we have some embodied reactions to that sense of something happening and not being able to control it or influence it, sometimes, and not knowing what to do, there's so much happening. Today's conversation is really for you if this is what you're feeling.  How do we get enough intuitive clarity to predict what's gonna happen in our world? Or How do we know how to go left or go right? Or what our agency is in the middle of this grand unfolding plan? Where do we stand in the middle of the mess?  Today's guest, Michelle Meiche, is here to illuminate us with some beautiful wisdom that she has downloaded from ascended masters. We welcome you to tune in to find out more! Michelle Meiche is the Executive Producer and Host of the Awakenings Podcast, a leading podcast about spiritual development, where she encourages her audience to participate as co-creators of the show. Michelle  is the author of  Meditation for Everyday Living, 5 Step Emotional Clearing, Transforming Fear into Creativity and other transformations. Michelle shares her knowledge as a spiritual life coach at public speaking events, by teaching classes and facilitating workshops. Michelle Meiche also offers custom tailored SoulGuide programs through her self-development spiritual integration path. Watch or listen to the show to discover practical ways to find a deeper connection to your inner wisdom. You're Invited! LISTEN: Awakenings Podcast https://awakeningspodcast.podbean.com/   MICHELE MEICHE BIO Michele Meiche is a student of life and the Mystery of All That is.  She is a Transpersonal Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Life Coach and Relationship Coach Fellow of the National Board for Hypnotherapy and Hypnotic Anesthesiology, F.B.H.A and member of Transpersonal Psychology who  channels guidance from The Spiritual Hierarchy/OverSouls.  As an artist, guide and creator, she has inspired and empowered thousands of clients internationally with Life Tools, like how to connect more with their own Inner Knowing and make Soul Expressed decisions to live more fulfilled and prosperous.  She is the author of Meditation for Everyday Living, 5 Step Emotional Clearing, Transforming Fear into Creativity and other transformations.  Host and Executive Producer of Awakenings with Michele Meiche Podcast, one of the leading podcasts on spirituality and self empowerment. Michele's background in television, media and interviewing gives her ease in interviewing and creating a captivating show based on cutting edge information. LINKS Web: SoulPlayground.Life Podcast: https://awakeningspodcast.podbean.com/ Substack: https://michelemeiche.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelemeiche/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michelemeiche LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-meich%C3%A9-753154 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MicheleMeiche/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play JOIN SOUL NECTAR TRIBE! https://kerrihummingbird.com/membership Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need?

In this episode The Wild Sensitive, Unlocking the Power of The Highly Sensitive High Sensation Seeker I'm so excited to be talking with the inspiring Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen. With a rare combination of emotional depth and daring spirit, they are redefining what it means to be both Highly Sensitive (HSP) and High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Their lives are a living testament to this vibrant duality, walking the edge between stillness and adventure, introspection and bold exploration.Their mission is rooted in personal experience. Randy's path has spanned over 50 countries and countless extremes, from surviving an avalanche and navigating wilderness trials to working in harsh industrial environments and creating a life-changing 26-day behavioral program for court-appointed teens. Each chapter of his journey uncovered a deeper truth: his sensitivity wasn't a weakness, it was his greatest strength.Annet brings over a decade of coaching experience as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), guiding individuals and organizations toward understanding, embracing, and leveraging sensitivity in powerful ways. A true explorer at heart, she combines emotional depth with bold curiosity, helping others find freedom and confidence in who they are, both in personal growth and professional leadership. Together, they are dedicated to educating and empowering others through every medium they can reach, be it their books, immersive retreats, online webinars and workshops, and meaningful conversations on social media. Their teachings offer a fresh, compassionate, and powerfully honest perspective, one that validates sensitivity as a strength while also honoring the craving for novelty, challenge, and growth that many HSPs feel but rarely understand.Linkswildsensitive.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thelivingadventurershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thelivingadventurersTracy Cooper's High Sensation Seeking Course: https://www.highlysensitivehumanacademy.com/the-sensation-seeking-highly-sensitive-person-professional-courseSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

Alexandra is on a mission to raise the vibration of our collective consciousness. As an Energy Healer and Spiritual Advisor, she uses the tools of psychedelic medicine and integration, mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathwork, and the metaphysical practice of Reiki to help heal the mind, body, and soul. Through her self-healing journey to overcome developmental trauma and anxiety, along with a profound spiritual transformation, she was prepared and called to be a channel of healing for others. She embraces clients with compassionate understanding to help them tap into their higher selves and live more fulfilled lives. Alexandra has worked with hundreds of clients in group and individual settings. Previously she was an Integration Guide at Mindbloom and the Director of Patient Experience at Wonder Sciences. She is double Reiki Master certified by the International Center for Reiki Training. Her other training includes a 400-hour mentorship with Shipibo Shamans, Fluence Introduction to Ketamine, Heart Coherence Healing, and Psychic and Medium Development. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, and has a B.A. in journalism.In addition to her professional work, Alexandra is passionate about increasing access to holistic wellness and supporting BIPOC and marginalized communities. Her philanthropic endeavors include leading mindfulness workshops and leadership advising for Vista Del Mar, a non-profit providing trauma-informed care and mental health services to the most vulnerable children and families in Southern California. She believes that by healing ourselves and raising consciousness, we improve the wellbeing of the planet and all its inhabitants.To connect with Alexandra, visithealeralexandra.com @healeralexandra on IG 

Alexandra is on a mission to raise the vibration of our collective consciousness. As an Energy Healer and Spiritual Advisor, she uses the tools of psychedelic medicine and integration, mindfulness practices such as meditation and breathwork, and the metaphysical practice of Reiki to help heal the mind, body, and soul. Through her self-healing journey to overcome developmental trauma and anxiety, along with a profound spiritual transformation, she was prepared and called to be a channel of healing for others. She embraces clients with compassionate understanding to help them tap into their higher selves and live more fulfilled lives. Alexandra has worked with hundreds of clients in group and individual settings. Previously she was an Integration Guide at Mindbloom and the Director of Patient Experience at Wonder Sciences. She is double Reiki Master certified by the International Center for Reiki Training. Her other training includes a 400-hour mentorship with Shipibo Shamans, Fluence Introduction to Ketamine, Heart Coherence Healing, and Psychic and Medium Development. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology, and has a B.A. in journalism.In addition to her professional work, Alexandra is passionate about increasing access to holistic wellness and supporting BIPOC and marginalized communities. Her philanthropic endeavors include leading mindfulness workshops and leadership advising for Vista Del Mar, a non-profit providing trauma-informed care and mental health services to the most vulnerable children and families in Southern California. She believes that by healing ourselves and raising consciousness, we improve the wellbeing of the planet and all its inhabitants.To connect with Alexandra, visithealeralexandra.com @healeralexandra on IG 

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Richard Blake, a pioneering psychologist and breathwork researcher, to discuss the science and clinical application of Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB). Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-307/?ref=278 Dr. Blake shares key insights from his groundbreaking randomized controlled trial—the largest to date—on the effectiveness of CCB for reducing anxiety. The conversation explores the distinctions between breathwork modalities, how altered states are reached without substances, and why trauma-informed facilitation is essential for safe practice. Paul and Dr. Blake also dive into the pitfalls of mainstream psychotherapy, the overlooked power of lifestyle interventions, and how breathwork compares to both SSRIs and psychedelics in measurable outcomes. Dr. Richard Blake holds a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology and is a pioneering researcher in the field of breathwork, psychedelics, and holistic mental health. He conducted the largest-ever randomized controlled trial on Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB), providing groundbreaking scientific evidence on its effects on anxiety and well-being. Dr. Blake works with RUNGA, where he is dedicated to advancing the evolution of mental health treatments—moving beyond head-centered approaches to include breathwork, psychedelics, nutrition, exercise, and other integrative healing practices. His mission is to help people unlock deeper levels of psychological resilience, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness through embodied and experiential methods. Highlights: Why breathwork is a potent tool for trauma and anxiety Comparing Holotropic Breathwork to newer trauma-informed approaches Facilitator-to-client ratio standards for safety The ethics and economics of group breathwork sessions Inside the largest randomized trial on CCB for anxiety Why 5% adverse effects matters—and how it compares to SSRIs The “pivotal mental states” hypothesis explained Integration of talk therapy and altered states The power of community and connection in healing From peak performance to depth psychology: Dr. Blake's story Episode Links: Website RUNGA Breathguru Richard on Instagram RUNGA 90-DAY INTENSIVE, START NOW FOR FREE. Episode Sponsons: Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

Lauri Ann Lumby explores the power of embodied learning and self-actualization, blending mindfulness, creativity, and spiritual inquiry. Her approach highlights deep personal growth, the role of the facilitator, and fostering a patient and authentic connection for transformative online education.Lauri Ann Lumby has nearly 30 years of experience as an educator, spiritual counselor, and soul guide, and is the author of 11 books. In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Lauri discuss:The goal of courses is to support people in becoming self-actualized.Embodied learning integrates intellectual knowledge into lived experience.Facilitators should focus on guiding rather than lecturing.Personal interaction is crucial for deep learning and course completion.Online courses can reach a global audience, enhancing accessibility.Creativity practices can enhance engagement and learning.Discussion boards are essential for student interaction and accountability.Patience is key in building an audience for online courses.The majority of students may not complete deep-learning courses due to personal challenges.Using diverse materials like poetry and scripture can enrich the learning experience.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Course Lab and Guest Background03:32 - Lauri's Journey into Online Courses07:12 - Exploring Course Structure and Teaching Methods11:03 - Transitioning from In-Person to Online Learning14:59 - Engagement and Retention in Online Courses18:43 - Embodied Learning and Creative Approaches22:36 - Patience and Building Trust in Online Education25:01 - Exploring Embodied Learning27:04 - The Role of Patience in Course Creation28:47 - Personal Outreach and Student Engagement“All of my work is an integrative approach that supports what I call embodied learning. This is not about intellectual knowledge, because we can all read all the books we want to read, but having embodied the concept.” — Lauri Ann LumbyGuest Bio:Lauri Ann Lumby has nearly 30 years of experience as an educator, spiritual counselor, and soul guide. She has supported hundreds through her one-on-one mentoring, training programs, books, and intentional communities. She earned her master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University, is a trained Spiritual Director in the Ignatian tradition, and has certificates in Adult Education and Spiritual Development. She's also a Reiki Master Practitioner in both the Usui and Karuna traditions and an ordained interfaith minister.  Lauri is the author of eleven books, including Authentic Freedom: Claiming a Life of Contentment and Joy and her novel, Song of the Beloved: The Gospel According to Mary Magdalene. Learn more about Lauri at www.LauriAnnLumby.com.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeRuzukuLauri's website: LauriAnnLumby.comCredits:Hosts: Ari Iny and Abe CrystalProducer: Michi LantzEditor: Andrew ChapmanExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioTo catch the great episodes that are coming up on Course Lab, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:Track Title: Bossa BBArtist Name: MarieWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist Name: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: GraceArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSTrack Title: Carousel LightsArtist Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.Episode transcript: Teaching for Transformation: Creativity, Patience, and Presence (Lauri Ann Lumby) coming soon.

My name is Marina A. Smirnova. I was born on Sakhalin Island (the Far East of Russia), and, well over twenty years ago, I made the U.S.A. my home. My journey has been enriched by earning a Bachelor degree in Music Education (Minsk State Pedagogical University, 1996), a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (Central Michigan University, 2003), and a PhD degree in Psychology, with Transpersonal Psychology Concentration (Sofia University, formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2013). I started my teaching path at the age of 18 as a K-12 music teacher. In 2013, I began my contribution to Saybrook University. In 2016, I became an Assistant Program Director for the Department of Humanistic and Clinical Psychology; in 2017-an Interim Psychology Chair. Currently, as a core faculty member of the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook, I serve as a Full Professor of Psychology and Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health (CSIH) Specialization Director. I am a recipient of two recent Saybrook University awards: Presidential Award for Excellence (November 2021) and Exemplary Humanistic Educator Award (August 2024). My interests are deeply humanistic and transpersonal in nature. Outside of the halls of academia, I support adults' inner development by helping them to integrate fully their deeply evocative, Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs). Such experiences often arise within and out of dreams, visions, visitations, spiritual practices, breathwork, visionary journeys, and reality-shattering UFO /ET /Alien /Non-Human Intelligences encounters. I support experiencers transpersonally in their quests for spiritual vitality, fulfillment, vibrant longevity, soulful sovereignty, wholeness, and ascension. I have a deep sense of appreciation for contemplative spirituality, mystical and esoteric traditions, and contemplative practices, and my current overarching focus is on exploring, potentiating, and integrating Exceptional Experiences (EEs) and Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs), in general, and reality-shattering UFO /ET /Alien / Non-Human Intelligences encounters, in particular. My heart-centered art and interests include: (1) intuitive spiritual support and guidance; (2) transpersonal ways of knowing, embodiment, ascension mentoring, and spiritual consultation; (3) extreme, deeply evocative, and visionary transpersonal/holotropic states; (4) John E. Mack's transpersonal research on UFO / ET /Alien encounters and human transformation; (5) Stan Grof's expanded cartography of the psyche, holotropic states of consciousness, and GROF® Breathwork / Holotropic Breathwork®; (6) C.G. Jung's transpersonal legacy, Joe Campbell's heroic journey, and James Hillman's acorn theory; (7) psionics, remote viewing, mythology and personal mythology, dreamwork, guided imagery, clinical hypnosis, and alchemy of ascension; (8) consciousness calibration work by David R. Hawkins, (9) the biology of personal empowerment by Bruce H. Lipton; (10) Enneagram; (11) Gene Keys and Dream Arc (by Richard Rudd); (12) indigenous traditions and heart-centered spirituality; and (13) other embodied spiritual approaches that engage inner resources to optimize soulful sovereignty, fulfillment, vibrant longevity, joy, and ascension. My son is a decorated U.S. Army Veteran. I live and create in Sedona, Arizona. With Many Blessings and Joy of Joys, Marina Marina A. Smirnova, PhD https://earthsideacademy.substack.com/

My name is Marina A. Smirnova. I was born on Sakhalin Island (the Far East of Russia), and, well over twenty years ago, I made the U.S.A. my home. My journey has been enriched by earning a Bachelor degree in Music Education (Minsk State Pedagogical University, 1996), a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (Central Michigan University, 2003), and a PhD degree in Psychology, with Transpersonal Psychology Concentration (Sofia University, formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, 2013). I started my teaching path at the age of 18 as a K-12 music teacher. In 2013, I began my contribution to Saybrook University. In 2016, I became an Assistant Program Director for the Department of Humanistic and Clinical Psychology; in 2017-an Interim Psychology Chair. Currently, as a core faculty member of the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook, I serve as a Full Professor of Psychology and Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health (CSIH) Specialization Director. I am a recipient of two recent Saybrook University awards: Presidential Award for Excellence (November 2021) and Exemplary Humanistic Educator Award (August 2024). My interests are deeply humanistic and transpersonal in nature. Outside of the halls of academia, I support adults' inner development by helping them to integrate fully their deeply evocative, Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs). Such experiences often arise within and out of dreams, visions, visitations, spiritual practices, breathwork, visionary journeys, and reality-shattering UFO /ET /Alien /Non-Human Intelligences encounters. I support experiencers transpersonally in their quests for spiritual vitality, fulfillment, vibrant longevity, soulful sovereignty, wholeness, and ascension. I have a deep sense of appreciation for contemplative spirituality, mystical and esoteric traditions, and contemplative practices, and my current overarching focus is on exploring, potentiating, and integrating Exceptional Experiences (EEs) and Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs), in general, and reality-shattering UFO /ET /Alien / Non-Human Intelligences encounters, in particular. My heart-centered art and interests include: (1) intuitive spiritual support and guidance; (2) transpersonal ways of knowing, embodiment, ascension mentoring, and spiritual consultation; (3) extreme, deeply evocative, and visionary transpersonal/holotropic states; (4) John E. Mack's transpersonal research on UFO / ET /Alien encounters and human transformation; (5) Stan Grof's expanded cartography of the psyche, holotropic states of consciousness, and GROF® Breathwork / Holotropic Breathwork®; (6) C.G. Jung's transpersonal legacy, Joe Campbell's heroic journey, and James Hillman's acorn theory; (7) psionics, remote viewing, mythology and personal mythology, dreamwork, guided imagery, clinical hypnosis, and alchemy of ascension; (8) consciousness calibration work by David R. Hawkins, (9) the biology of personal empowerment by Bruce H. Lipton; (10) Enneagram; (11) Gene Keys and Dream Arc (by Richard Rudd); (12) indigenous traditions and heart-centered spirituality; and (13) other embodied spiritual approaches that engage inner resources to optimize soulful sovereignty, fulfillment, vibrant longevity, joy, and ascension. My son is a decorated U.S. Army Veteran. I live and create in Sedona, Arizona. With Many Blessings and Joy of Joys, Marina Marina A. Smirnova, PhD https://earthsideacademy.substack.com/

In today's episode I speak with Yosi Amram. Yosi is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, an author, and a pioneering researcher in the field of Spiritual Intelligence. We talk what is spiritual intelligence, how it  positively benefits mental health and his own experience managing mental health through the use of spiritual intelligence.  Yosi received his B.S. and M.S in engineering from M.I.T, MBA from Harvard, and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Yosi's personal mission is to awaken greater spiritual intelligence and inspirational leadership on the planet, in service of healthier and more inspired self, leadership, and organizational life.https://yosiamram.net View his YouTube hereView his book hereView his free events hereSend us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports: National Suicide Pr...

Salvo by Randy Higgins PhD Amazon.com Randyleehigginsphd.com This book was written in the state of breathless Samadhi, on a cell phone. Pithy mystical aphorisms began arriving from "ourselves in the future". These future selves have survived the cataclysm we are currently undergoing and want to extend a hand to help us through the Apocalyptic labyrinth safely to the other side. This journey is not what is expected. The price of admission to the New Earth turns out to be realization of every terror we've ever imagined. Turns out, it was only ourselves we were afraid of in the first place! The final reward is the acceptance and embracing of this glorious terrifying Self. What we were looking for is what is looking for us. Randy was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. After graduating summa cum laude from Virginia Tech and receiving a master's degree in Family Therapy, he completed his doctoral degree at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, CA. By far, most of his education was delivered by the "School of Hard Knocks." His gift is in seeing the miracle in everything, even in a tragedy -- even in the current global catastrophe. He is now back in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the house he grew up in, where he is looking forward to growing old and dying. Or not.