Podcasts about Transpersonal psychology

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...

In this episode, we're going to explore the power of being fully present with the painful emotions we experience and how, exactly, to do this (as well as how not to do it). This topic might seem like an oddly placed one in the midst of a season of episodes that's intended to be geared towards conscious relationships. And yet, the truth is that emotional opposites are intimately entangled. Painful emotions and pleasurable emotions are, in essence, two sides of the same dualistic coin. And that's why this episode is included here in the midst of a season about conscious relationships, love, connection, etc. Because to love more consciously we must bring more consciousness to all of our feeling experiences—the painful ones included.ResourcesFocusing ResourcesFocusing Therapy: The Classic Six StepsFocusing-Oriented Therapy Instructions (PDF guide)Focusing-Oriented Therapy One: Learning How the Body Speaks and Listening so it Heals (workshop)Podcast EpisodesEp. 92: Beyond Victimhood—Reclaiming and revealing your own inner HeroEp. 88: Healing Beyond Shame: How shame sustains shadow repression + how to disintegrate 'Shamewalls'Ep. 32: Spiritual Bypassing and the Fragmented SelfEp. 10: Triggered: Using emotional triggers as a roadmap to healingReclamation Radio by Dr. Kelly Brogan: Ep. 100—How to Stop Repeating Toxic Relationship PatternsBooksHow to Be Loving* by Daniella LaPorteHow to Do the Work* by Dr. Nicole LePeraThe Surrender Experiment* by Michael A. SingerFocusing* by Eugene T. Gendlin, PhDNo Bad Parts* by Dr. Richard C. SchwartzBeyond Anxiety* by Martha BeckArticlesWhat is Parts Work? What is Internal Family Systems Therapy? Soul Work & Internal Family Systems (IFS) Beginner's GuideCrying as a Powerful Stress Reliever: The Surprising Truth9 Ways Crying May Benefit Your HealthDisclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Tweetable quote from Fr. Seán“Life is a dream that the ego is having, the ego is a dream that the soul is having, and the soul is a dream that spirit is having.”SummaryJoin us for a profound conversation as we explore the depths of spirituality, faith, and the teachings of Christ with Fr. Seán ÓLaoire. He introduces the concept of Christ consciousness as a recognition of the inner divinity present in all beings. The dialogue explores the importance of small, supportive communities in spiritual growth, the significance of understanding sacred texts through a mystical lens, and the transformative power of personal experiences in healing and self-discovery.About our guest:Fr. Seán ÓLaoire, PhD, born in Cork, Ireland, holds a BSc in Mathematics and a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology. Ordained as a Catholic priest in 1972, he spent 14 years serving in East Africa and is fluent in six languages. He is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, and researcher focused on the effects of prayer. Fr. Seán is Co-Founder and Spiritual Director of Companions on the Journey, a non-hierarchical spiritual community that honors personal experience, interfaith wisdom, and the divine in all.

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In this episode, Dr. Genevieve von Lob, Jules De Vitto, Josh Silver, and Alan Piatek explore the power of embodied practices for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Together, they discuss how breathwork, conscious dance, singing, and meditation can help HSPs connect more deeply with their bodies, find their authentic voice, and build confidence. The group also shares insights from the annual HSP retreat they co-facilitate in the UK - a transformative space for sensitivity, expression, and connection.Join us on the HSP Retreat, June 12-15th 2025: https://academy.highlysensitivehumans.com/pages/highly-sensitive-person-retreatFind out more about the facilitator'sDr Genevieve von Lob's NewsletterAlan Piatek on LinkedinJosh Silver's WebsiteJules De Vitto's WebsiteSupport 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

Healing often begins in the stories we share—especially when we have the courage to tell them. Vulnerability doesn't just dissolve shame; it nurtures inner strength. This week's guest on the Cracking Open podcast, Lindsay Bomstein, beautifully embodies this truth. She opens her heart and shares her story with such raw honesty, gently reminding us that our truth is our superpower.At the age of 17, just four months after moving cross-country, Lindsay tragically lost her father in a head-on collision. Already deeply empathic, she found herself carrying the heavy weight of grief into her adolescence, college years, and early adulthood, often asking herself: How can I move forward without him? Twenty-four years later, as a wife and mother of three, she faced yet another heart-wrenching loss—the terminal cancer diagnosis and passing of her mother. In this episode, we explore Lindsay's powerful story—and how, through profound loss, she ultimately discovered deep love.Lindsay holds an MA in Transpersonal Psychology with a focus on creativity and innovation, and she weaves her rich life experience into everything she does. Since 2013, she has been sharing her heart through her widely-read blog, which explores themes like parenting, mindfulness, mental health, creativity, and grief. Her work has been featured in both local and national publications, including Spirituality & Health Magazine.Her newly released memoir, All I Feel Is Love, is a tender exploration of healing and the alchemic transformation from loss to love. Through creative self-expression, communal connection, and reflective questioning, it serves as a compassionate companion for anyone seeking hope and light on their journey through grief.Today, Lindsay facilitates enriching women's circles, leads therapeutic writing workshops, and co-hosts soul-nourishing retreats—each a reflection of her deep commitment to guiding others through their own healing.In this episode, we explore:

SALVO: ANSWERS TO AN APOCALYPSE by Randy Lee Higgins , PH.D.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. He graduated summa cum laude at Virginia Tech. He also holds a master's degree in family therapy. Randy completed his doctoral degree at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in Palo Alto, California. His gift is in seeing the miracle in everything, even in a tragedy – even in the current global catastrophe.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HSQVXY3?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_B6PNYMVVYCXAWQQHAYDB&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_B6PNYMVVYCXAWQQHAYDB&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_B6PNYMVVYCXAWQQHAYDB&peakEvent=5&dealEvent=0&bestFormat=truehttps://www.randyleehigginsphd.comhttp://www.ReadersMagnet.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/41025rlhrm.mp3     

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 154:In this episode, we explore how Paul Austin is reshaping business and personal development through microdosing, leadership, and the intentional use of psychedelics. We dive deep into the current psychedelic renaissance, examining the convergence of psychedelics, AI, and how these tools are transforming human potential and systems. Paul shares insights from his journey, the importance of microdosing, ethical practice, and the future of psychedelic integration in mainstream culture. We also discuss the need for safe, accessible education and why cultivating community is key. This conversation is packed with wisdom on leadership, creativity, and redefining what it means to live fully in today's evolving world.Tune in, share your thoughts, and join us in this transformative discussion!About Paul:Paul F. Austin, Psychedelic Coach, founder of Third Wave, a platform dedicated to educating individuals on the intentional and responsible use of psychedelics to integrate these substances into mainstream culture for personal and collective transformation.He is reshaping the future of business by merging microdoses of psychedelics with personal & professional growth. As an entrepreneur and thought leader, he advocates for the power of psychedelics to foster creativity, clarity, and leadership. Featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, and the BBC's Worklife, Paul is a pioneer in the convergence of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success. Paul has created the Practitioner Certification Program-a groundbreaking framework that reimagines how psychedelics can drive innovation in the boardroom and beyond. His approach challenges conventional leadership paradigms, equipping professionals to harness altered states of consciousness for sharper decision-making, emotional resilience, and breakthrough strategies. By merging the rigor of science with the boldness of uncharted territory, Paul invites a new wave of leaders to not just succeed-but to revolutionize how success is defined.Paul's Websites:- http://paulaustin.co- https://thethirdwave.co/- https://psychedeliccoaching.institute/Connect with Paul:Twitter: https://twitter.com/thirdwaveishereInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaustin3w/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThirdWaveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thirdwaveishereLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-wave-psychedelics/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 #PaulAustin

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 156:In this episode, we explore the powerful concept of "Endarkenment" with philosopher Alexander Bard and artist Owen Cox. Together, we dive deep into the cultural, historical, and spiritual forces shaping modern psychedelic and artistic movements, including the emergence of a "Dark Renaissance." We unpack Britain's unique relationship with psychedelics, reflect on the decline of urban centers, and question conventional spirituality through the lens of shadow, myth, and radical transformation. From cybernetics to Celtic paganism, from Zoroastrian insights to gender dynamics in spiritual practice—this is a rich, unfiltered dialogue about embracing the darkness as a necessary path toward true integration and awakening. Join us for this provocative and inspiring conversation that challenges mainstream narratives and opens new portals of thought.About Alex:Alexander Bard is a philosopher, artist, songwriter and music producer, author of six books with Jan Söderqvist, living in Stockholm, Sweden. Bard built his career as a philosopher in parallel with a highly successful 25-years-plus career in the international music industry. Bard & Söderqvist's philosophy concentrates on the relationship between human beings and technology, using human beings as the constant throughout civilization, with technology as the ever faster changing variable. Their work takes inspiration from thinkers like Hegel, Nietzsche, Whitehead, Deleuze, and Eastern philosophy and spirituality, in the latter case adding Persia to the well known triad of India, China and Japan. They are convinced philosophy will be the last human activity to ever be affected by AI.About Owen:Owen Cox is a British artist and one of the creative leaders of the Dark Renaissance. He works primarily with text, music and more recently theatre, weaving themes of body horror, esotericism, classical culture and electronic media. Connect with Alex:Website: http://syntheism.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/alexander.bard?_rdc=1&_rdr#Speakersnet: https://speakersnet.se/speakers/alexander-bard/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 #OwenCox #AlexanderBard

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 155:In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we dive deep with Fanny Norlin, the creator of Life Force Leadership. We explore the powerful dance between feminine and masculine energies, and how integrating these archetypes can transform leadership, business, and society. Fanny shares her journey through tantric awakening, the layers of feminine wounding, and the critical need for reclaiming female power in a world that has long suppressed it. Together, we unpack topics such as erotic, mystic, and natural intelligences, the role of sisterhood, mother wounds, the rise of non-binary consciousness, and the authentic expression of the masculine. This is a rich, layered conversation on what it truly means to awaken the feminine and navigate today's evolving gender dynamics. Join us as we explore the deep work required to move forward—by going back.Reality Let Loose, with A. H. Almaas:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aBQgNc9Ne5VKraXASCmUF?si=URSb_5axTIm-ruyRBZbnxQAwakening Feminine Leadership by Lovisa Alsèn:https://www.lovisaalsen.com/signatureprogramAbout 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

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 153:In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we explore Oli's journey into the psychedelic space, from his early influences in music and culture to his work in education and advocacy. Oli shares his insights on the evolving landscape of psychedelics, the creative and therapeutic potentials of LSD, and the importance of quality control in the booming functional mushroom industry. We also discuss the role of psychedelics in shaping consciousness, the differences between recreational, therapeutic, and ritualistic use, and how the UK compares to other countries in its approach to these substances. If you've ever wondered about the deeper connection between psychedelics, creativity, and personal growth, this episode is for you!About Oli:Oli Genn-Bash is Founder of The Fungi Consultant and Co-founder/former President of the University of Kent Canterbury Psychedelics Society. For the past 15 years he has been involved in advocating the use of psychedelic plants, fungi, and cannabis through engaging with grass-roots community organisations, whilst collaborating with notable figures in the psychedelic field to organise talks in places such as London, Margate, and Brighton. Throughout this time Oli has spoken on a variety of topics, spanning from psychedelics and philosophy to topics such as the endocannabinoid system, functional mushrooms, and a particular focus on the transformative role of psychedelics in providing joyful experiences. His creative focus as a musician has also been significantly influenced by experiences with psychedelics.Connect with Oli:Website: https://thefungiconsultant.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fungi_consultant/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oli-genn-bash-817a65a1/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 #OliGennBash

In this episode of the Obehi podcast, Professor Oluwafemi Esan, an expert in Transpersonal Psychology, and Dr. Kiatezua Lubanzadio Luyaluka, Director of NZIL'ALOWA, dive deep into the idea that reality is not physical but spiritual. Drawing from Ifa theology and Congo spirituality, they explore how these ancient belief systems offer a profound understanding of the nature of existence beyond the material world. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that challenges the way we perceive reality!

Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, MFT, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) is a Creativity and Communication Consultant, and an Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in Santa Monica, California. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind® Training Institute, a leading-edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in core creativity, mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and mindfulness meditation. For more than forty-four years, Alexander has been a trainer of healthcare professionals in North America, as well as in Europe, Russia, Japan, China, and Australia. As a Mindfulness and Zen Buddhist practitioner, he specializes in utilizing mindfulness meditation in his professional and corporate work to help people transform their lives by accessing the mind states that open the portal to their core creativity.Alexander is a leading pioneer in the fields of Mindfulness Based Mind-Body Therapies, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Ericksonian Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic Psychology, and Integrative and Behavioral Medicine. He is a long-time extension faculty member of the UCLA Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment, a lecturer in the David Geffen School of Medicine, and an adjunct faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pepperdine Universities. Alexander received his SEP Certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder Colorado. He consulted with and received treatment from Milton H Erickson MD. He personally trained with Ernest Rossi and Steven Gilligan in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy as well as with Daniel P. Brown of the Harvard Medical Cambridge Hospital professional training's seminars in hypnosis and hypno-analysis. He trained with and was certified by the Los Angeles Gestalt Therapy Institute and with Erving and Miriam Polster PhD of the Gestalt Training Center of La Jolla. He also received training and supervision in Contemporary Gestalt and Family Therapies, Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology, Relational and Object Relations Therapies.Dr. Ronald Alexander, PhD is a leading Creativity and Communication Coach, International Clinical Trainer, Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is the originator of the OpenMind Training® Institute, a leading edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and meditation. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with Leadership Coaching and Core Creativity into a comprehensive integrated, behaviorally effective mind-body program. This system combines techniques that support strategies of personal, clinical, and corporate excellence and growth.Alexander's extensive training includes core creativity, conflict management, Gestalt therapy, leadership and organizational development, and vision and strategic planning. He pioneered the early values and vision-based models for current day leadership and professional coaching. He specializes in Mind-Body therapies and has been studying and teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Visualization and Transpersonal Psychology since 1970. Alexander studied with and was influenced by noted leaders in these fields such as Ken Blanchard, Werner Erhard, Warren Bennis, Umberto Materana and Francesco Variela, and was one of the grandfathers of coaching along with Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield.To learn more about Dr. Ron and his work, visithttps://ronaldalexander.com

John H. Buchanan received a doctorate in liberal arts from Emory University. He was trained and certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner by Stan and Christina Grof. He is a contributing coeditor for Rethinking Consciousness (2020) and the author of Processing Reality: Finding Meaning in Death, Psychedelics, and Sobriety (Cascade, 2022).PODCAST LINKS:- Processing Reality (book): https://wipfandstock.com/9781666709285/processing-reality/- John's website: https://www.processingreality.com/CONNECT:Website: https://wipfandstock.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WipfandstockpublishersTwitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstockFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/OUTLINE: (01:22) – Introduction (05:56) – Roundtable: Olaf Stapledon, C. S. Lewis, Colin Wilson(10:27) – Psychedelics: intersection of psychology, philosophy, religion(16:30) – First experiences with mind-altering agents(20:11) – Answering criticisms of psychedelics(24:35) – Altered states: drug-induced vs. breath-induced(31:42) – Stan Grof's transpersonal psychology(36:50) – Whitehead's process philosophy(43:34) – Grof and Whitehead in conversation(48:50) – “Prehension”(54:32) – Prehension and non-ordinary states(57:43) – What's next for John*The Theology Mill and Wipf and Stock Publishers would like to thank Luca Di Alessandro for making their song “A Celestial Keyboard” available for use as the podcast's transition music. Link to license: https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/.

In today's episode, I speak to William Allen about Highly Sensitive Men and his new course, On Being a Highly Sensitive Man. William Allen is the author of Confessions of a Sensitive Man and On Being a Sensitive Man. He leads the course with insights drawn from his extensive work as an advocate for HSP men. He is a certified hypnotist and brain training coach, author and advocate for HSP Men.  He believes that male sensitivity is not so rare, but it can be confounding for most males living in a culture of masculine insensitivity which teaches boys and men to disconnect from their feelings and emotions. As a highly sensitive individual himself, William combines personal experience, professional expertise, and engaging storytelling to create a transformative learning experience.  Join the Waitlist (before March 17th) and take advantage of the early-bird discount: https://wwwhighlysensitivehumanscom.involve.me/hsp-man-course-waitlistJoin the course On Being a Highly Sensitive Man here: https://academy.highlysensitivehumans.com/courses/on-being-a-sensitive-manStay in touch with William Allen Website:  www.thesensitiveman.comAuthor of Confessions of a Sensitive Man, An Unconventional Defense of Sensitive MenSupport 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

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 152:In this episode, we dive deep into Cesar Marin's transformative journey—from navigating a 25-year career as a CNN producer to discovering the life-changing potential of psychedelics. Cesar shares how intentional psychedelic use helped him overcome cannabis dependency, shift his mindset, and ultimately reinvent his life. Now, as the founder of Cultivating Wisdom and author of Cultivating Wisdom: A Guided Journey, he is on a mission to empower individuals over 50 to embrace personal growth through microdosing. We explore the power of integration, the challenges of expectation vs. reality in psychedelic experiences, and why some individuals experience disappointment with these medicines. Cesar also sheds light on how psychedelics can be a tool for breaking lifelong patterns, fostering presence and mindfulness, and navigating the complexities of modern life. Additionally, we discuss the impact of social media and mainstream narratives on the perception of psychedelics and the importance of honest, open, and objective conversations in this space.About Cesar:Cesar Marin is a former CNN producer turned entrepreneur and thought leader in the psychedelic space. As the founder of Cultivating Wisdom and author of Cultivating Wisdom: A Guided Journey, Cesar empowers people over 50 to embrace transformation and personal growth through microdosing. A sought-after speaker and podcast host, he's on a mission to break stigma and inspire meaningful change in the psychedelic renaissance.Connect with Cesar:Website: https://cultivatingwisdom.net/Website: https://www.microdosingover50.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesar-marin-05a734b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivating.wisdom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultivatingWsdm/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MicrodosingOver50TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cultivating.wisdomTwitter: https://twitter.com/@CultivatingWsdmThank 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 #CesarMarin

RU332: STUART WHOMSLEY ON TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY, FREUD & THE OCCULT: https://www.renderingunconscious.org/psychoanalysis/ru332-stuart-whomsley-on-transpersonal-psychology-freud-the-occult/ Support Rendering Unconscious by becoming a paid subscriber to Patreon/ Substack, where we post exclusive content regularly. All paid subscribers receive a link to our Discord server where you can chat with us and others in our community with similar interests. So join us and join in the conversation! Rendering Unconscious at Substack: https://renderingunconscious.substack.com Dr. Vanessa Sinclair's Substack: https://vanessa23carl.substack.com Carl Abrahamsson's Substack: https://thefenriswolf.substack.com Vanessa & Carl's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/vanessa23carl Rendering Unconscious episode 332. This episode available at YouTube: https://youtu.be/xza9nCmr3V8?si=LjtnEBItAixAvsdf Stuart Whomsley is a psychologist who makes his living as a clinician in the NHS. He is interested in psychology beyond mental health and has published papers on climate change, Nature, poetry, gardening, spirituality and religion. He is a long-term member of the Transpersonal section of the British Psychological Society and the Holistic Faculty of the DCP. In the clinical field, his specialist areas are hoarding, bipolar disorder and psychosis. Join us in London for the book launch for Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground by Carl Abrahamsson at Watkins Books, February 27th. https://www.watkinsbooks.com/event-details/meetings-with-remarkable-magicians-life-in-the-occult-underground-carl-abrahamsson Then on February 28th, join us at Freud Museum, London for “Be Careful What You Wish For – Female & Male Existential Malaise and Hysteric Approaches in ‘The Substance' and ‘Seconds'. https://www.freud.org.uk/event/be-careful-what-you-wish-for-female-male-existential-malaise-and-hysteric-approaches-in-the-substance-and-seconds/ Beginning March 23rd, join author Carl Abrahamsson and psychoanalyst Vanessa Sinclair for The Sentient Solar Cycle, a year long series of monthly workshops/meetings via Zoom. https://thefenriswolf.substack.com/p/the-sentient-solar-cycle Rendering Unconscious Podcast is hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst based in Sweden, who works with people internationally: http://www.drvanessasinclair.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renderingunconscious/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@renderingunconscious Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/drsinclair.bsky.social The song at the end of the episode is “Recognition of the Unconscious (For David Lynch)” by Vanessa Sinclair and Pete Murphy. Created for an upcoming compilation of experimental music dedicated to the maestro. Our music is available at Pete Murphy's Bandcamp Page: https://petemurphy.bandcamp.com As well as at Spotify and other streaming services: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xKEE2NPGatImt46OgaemY?si=jaSKCqnmSD-NsSlBLjrBXA Image: Stuart Whomsely

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 151:In this episode, Ena shares her deeply personal journey into plant medicine, beginning from a place of suffering, anxiety, and depression, and how these sacred tools ultimately transformed her life. We explore the critical role of intention, discernment, and trust when working with psychedelics, as well as the importance of ethical guidance and integration. Ena also sheds light on the complexity of different approaches—shamanic, therapeutic, and self-guided—and the challenges surrounding the Westernization of these ancient traditions. Join us for a profound discussion on surrender, healing trauma, and how we can bring the wisdom of these medicines into our daily lives!About Ena:Ena Vie is a seasoned spiritual and psychedelic facilitator, musician, and teacher with over two decades of experience facilitating ceremonial experiences for a worldwide audience. She specializes in using presence and moment-to-moment awareness to guide individuals through the integration of psychedelic experiences. Ena creates a supportive environment for healing and self-discovery, blending radical compassion with deep listening. Ena holds a B.A. in English Literature from UCLA and a Master's Degree in Indigenous Science from Naropa University. Her extensive background includes studies in Jungian Psychology, Shamanism, Meditation, and Earth-based traditions. She co-founded the Institute for the Integration of Psychedelics and Consciousness where she teaches online and in-person integration courses, meditation workshops, mentorship programs, and in-person retreats for profound integration and healing for both students and facilitators of psychedelics and consciousness.Connect with Ena:Website: https://tiipc.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 #EnaVie

I wish I had heard this conversation years ago. Do you relate to feeling trapped by the voices in your head—self-doubt, fear, or old patterns you can't seem to break?  In this powerful episode, I sit down with mental health expert and psychedelic integration coach, Martin O'Toole. We explore the hidden forces shaping our thoughts and behaviors. We dive deep into: ✨ The truth about your inner voices, how they're formed and how they show up in daily life situations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 150: In this episode, we talk with Alex Abraham to explore his profound healing journey through psychedelics. Alex opens up about his past trauma, the physical manifestations of repressed abuse, and how plant medicines played a pivotal role in uncovering and addressing deep-seated wounds. We discuss the importance of integration, the role of a supportive environment, and the challenges of navigating healing in a society that often suppresses trauma. Alex shares insights from his book Trauma & Ecstasy, highlighting how psychedelics, therapy, and holistic modalities helped him reclaim his life. We also delve into the significance of safe facilitation, the risks of retraumatization, and the lessons learned along the way. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible and that we are never alone on this journey. Find his book 'Trauma & Ecstasy' here: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Ecstasy-Psychedelics-Worth-Living/dp/1544541589 About Alex: Alex Abraham has spent years researching, exploring, and experiencing firsthand the therapeutic treatment options for healing from childhood sexual abuse. Psychedelics and integration therapy forever changed his life. When not educating other survivors about the benefits of psychedelics, Alex enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new foods. A connoisseur of food truck fare, he lives in Austin, Texas. Connect with Alex: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.l.abraham/ Website: https://www.traumaandecstasy.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.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AlexAbraham

I am joined in this podcast by Christine Miskelly to discuss her experience of witnessing how a brain tumour manifested in her husband Ivor. Christine narrated the subtle symptoms that Ivor first manifested, such as poor planning, social withdrawal, excessive slowness, impassivity and easy distractibility. We also discussed how the brain tumour altered Ivor's personality, particularly reducing his empathy, and how it impacted on their relationship. The podcast also explores the shock of getting a brain tumour diagnosis for Ivor, but also how this brought them together to face the challenges ahead. We also discussed the brain biopsy and the treatment plan which included surgery and radiotherapy. Our conversation also explored Ivor's sad progression, his post-treatment initial improvement before the subsequent progression as he developed seizures, and as his scan showed further tumour growth. Christine explored the emotional turmoil she went through this period, and how family, friends, and the kindness of strangers helped her to cope. Her perspectives also included how the whole experience included finding beauty and love. Other themes we covered were Ivor's advance directive, his terminal decline in a care home, and the aftermath of his death. Christine did her first degree in Psychology at the University of Durham back in the 1970s, and the bulk of her career was spent teaching Psychology at A-level. In more recent years, she studied Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology with the Alef Trust. She said supporting students through this period of their lives has been one of her great joys.

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

Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, MFT, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) is a Creativity and Communication Consultant, and an Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in Santa Monica, California. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind® Training Institute, a leading-edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in core creativity, mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and mindfulness meditation. For more than forty-four years, Alexander has been a trainer of healthcare professionals in North America, as well as in Europe, Russia, Japan, China, and Australia. As a Mindfulness and Zen Buddhist practitioner, he specializes in utilizing mindfulness meditation in his professional and corporate work to help people transform their lives by accessing the mind states that open the portal to their core creativity.Alexander is a leading pioneer in the fields of Mindfulness Based Mind-Body Therapies, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Ericksonian Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic Psychology, and Integrative and Behavioral Medicine. He is a long-time extension faculty member of the UCLA Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment, a lecturer in the David Geffen School of Medicine, and an adjunct faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pepperdine Universities. Alexander received his SEP Certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder Colorado. He consulted with and received treatment from Milton H Erickson MD. He personally trained with Ernest Rossi and Steven Gilligan in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy as well as with Daniel P. Brown of the Harvard Medical Cambridge Hospital professional training's seminars in hypnosis and hypno-analysis. He trained with and was certified by the Los Angeles Gestalt Therapy Institute and with Erving and Miriam Polster PhD of the Gestalt Training Center of La Jolla. He also received training and supervision in Contemporary Gestalt and Family Therapies, Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology, Relational and Object Relations Therapies.Dr. Ronald Alexander, PhD is a leading Creativity and Communication Coach, International Clinical Trainer, Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is the originator of the OpenMind Training® Institute, a leading edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and meditation. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with Leadership Coaching and Core Creativity into a comprehensive integrated, behaviorally effective mind-body program. This system combines techniques that support strategies of personal, clinical, and corporate excellence and growth.Alexander's extensive training includes core creativity, conflict management, Gestalt therapy, leadership and organizational development, and vision and strategic planning. He pioneered the early values and vision-based models for current day leadership and professional coaching. He specializes in Mind-Body therapies and has been studying and teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Visualization and Transpersonal Psychology since 1970. Alexander studied with and was influenced by noted leaders in these fields such as Ken Blanchard, Werner Erhard, Warren Bennis, Umberto Materana and Francesco Variela, and was one of the grandfathers of coaching along with Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield.To learn more about Dr. Ron and his work, visithttps://ronaldalexander.com

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, CTTC Director and NARM® Senior Trainer Brad Kammer welcomes psychologist, author, and trainer Steven Kessler, MFT, to discuss the role that personality patterns play in our communication styles and how those patterns impact our relationships.  The pair delve into the origins of these patterns and the unconscious “safety” tactics associated with each. Brad and Steven also examine strategies for developing an ability to listen and respond to one another in a more holistic and conscious manner. About Steven Kessler: After a stint studying physics at MIT, followed by an undergraduate degree in acting from Boston University, and four years at the New England Repertory Theatre, Steven Kessler's deep interest in the human psyche led him to earn an MA in Transpersonal Psychology. For over 30 years, he has been a licensed psychotherapist. Steven has been studying different healing modalities and maps of personality, including Character Structure, the Enneagram, NLP, energy work, Thought Field Therapy, and EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). He is a certified EFT Expert & Trainer.  For over three decades, Steven has also pursued spiritual and meditation practices, including 16 years in the Diamond Heart meditation school. For over 15 years, he has been a student of Lynda Caesara, studying Character Structure, the direct perception of energy, and shamanism in the lineage of Grandfather Two Bears and the Southern Seers tradition. Steven has taught hundreds of groups and workshops in the US and internationally, and recently has trained other therapists in the use of EFT. His bestselling book, The 5 Personality Patterns, deepens the insights of character structure and introduces its map of the human personality to the general public. In his latest book, How To Have Better Relationships, Steven outlines techniques for deepening interpersonal relationships based on the five personality patterns. Learn More: The Five Personality Patterns To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma *** SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal.  The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter LinkedIn YouTube  

Today on the show, I get to chat with Anastasia Wasko, a writer, editor, and psychospiritual guide from the NYC area who calls the Deep South her adopted home. She has a BA in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University (former Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) in Palo Alto, California and an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychology from The Institute of Psychosynthesis in London, England.Anastasia manages Planet Dust Enterprises, a visionary book publisher that produces multidimensional, co-creative, intellectually expansive works. The mission of Planet Dust Enterprises is to sow seeds of ideas and creative expression so they create an organic network of connection and support for individuals who are shifting consciousness. Her signature program Self Mastery supports individuals undergoing spiritual emergence and worldview change. She is also available for one on one psychospiritual guidance.Anastasia is the Associate Editor for Mindfield Bulletin, the official publication of the Parapsychological Association. She wrote about parapsychology and psychosynthesis for Paranormal Ruptures: Critical Approaches to Exceptional Experiences (edited by Dr Jacob Glazier) and released by Beyond The Fray Publishing in 2023.Anastasia's fiction and creative non-fiction writing have appeared in Space Cowboy's Simultaneous Times podcast, Thrive Global, and in Journal of Exceptional Experiences. Her debut work of autofiction SevenThirteen was self-published in 2003. Her subsequent autofiction Meta Work was released in 2021 and KiezKucker was released in 2024.Anastasia believes that imagination is among our most valuable assets in thinking beyond systems of oppression, environmental crises, and the collective loss of humanity. Imagination helps us remember who we are. Creative writing is medicine administered through the words (worlds) of others to illuminate, inspire, darken, reveal, and provide possible new realities for you to inhabit as you write your own story, reclaim agency, and shine freedom. Thinking “crazy” has been the bedrock of change in our society. Another word for it—usually when it has worked and we're speaking in hindsight—is vision.Today Anastasia shares her journey through spiritual emergence and how that's impacted her work and her life. Our conversation weaves through her journey to the south, her work there and beyond, imagination and mental health, and her focus on writing and its medicine. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

About the SpeakersKatie has over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field, and her recent research, Is There Meaning in Madness?, aimed to promote the need to integrate transpersonal frameworks into mainstream mental health care. Katie was a founding director of the International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN) and advocates for viewing mental health crises as potential transformative opportunities if correctly supported. In 2017, following her personal brush with suicidality, Katie founded Emerging Proud, an international peer campaign highlighting stories of personal transformation through crisis. She joined the Board of the Soteria Network (UK) in 2024 who support the provision of alternative approaches to doula-ing people experiencing extreme states. Katie is an Associate Consultant and Trainer for a lived experience UK charity Imroc, and recently co-founded The ELEPHANT Collective project with Sameer Patel and co-produced the mini docu-series A Call to Awakening in 2021. Sameer PatelSameer is a filmmaker and the co-founder of the Kundalini Collective, an organisation established in 2018 to support individuals navigating spiritual awakenings. His own transformative ‘Kundalini awakening' in 2006 profoundly reshaped his life, inspiring a deep exploration of spiritual and shamanic traditions across the globe. An Economics graduate from the London School of Economics, Sameer began his career in the City before transitioning into film finance. However, his spiritual journey catalysed a shift toward a creative path. As a filmmaker, his works have been acquired by Sony and Sky Arts and showcased at prestigious festivals such as Palm Springs. Recently, Sameer produced a British-Iranian feature adaptation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, reimagined as The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand. He is now developing The Elephant, a documentary exploring ‘Non-Ordinary Transformative Experiences' and their profound implications.LinksOur ELEPHANT community platform: https://our-elephant.mn.co/ A Call to Awakening: https://www.a-call-to-awakening.com/The Kundalini Collective: www.kundalinicollective.orgSupport 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

A poetically epic journey, from the porosity we're born with, to walking a nonlinear path and growing toward honoring our callings while staying grounded and present. We discuss and invite an incorporation of science with spiritual and earth-based wisdom. We reflect on what we've been learning and receiving from our feminine friendship, reflecting on the concept of "sistering" as a verb. Jasmine Virdi (she/her) is a writer, educator, poet, and activist based between Cyprus and Mexico. Her writing centers on psychedelics, spirituality, and deep ecology and has been featured in DoubleBlind Magazine, Open Democracy, Science and Non-Duality, and Psychedelics Today. Jasmine has an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology and offers private coaching and mentorship to clients. She is an advocate for decolonising healing practices, and integrates earth-based wisdom, trauma-informed approaches and somatics into her work. Follow Jasmine's Substack - Foraged Wisdom - a monthly newsletter that gathers and collects insights on world-building amidst systems collapse, weaving together animism, earth-based spirituality, grief work, decolonisation, magic, and the richness of the human spirit.

Jamie's links: www.jamielou.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/jamielouwalsh/ The Overview Effect: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-missions/overview-effect Chapters:  00:39: Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology  02:55: The Search for Meaning in Modern Life   05:59: Bridging Science and Spirituality 14:59: Cultural Perspectives on Spirituality 18:01: Indigenous Wisdom 20:25: The Overview Effect   22:12: Feminine & Masculine    26:58: How to Redress The Balance - Feminism? 31:46: The Fear of Speaking Up 32:46: Understanding Male Conditioning and Violence 34:49: The Role of Love in Healing The Divide 39:12: Allowing The Feminine to Grieve Collectively 44:09: The Complexity of Feminism Across Cultures 47:45: The Struggles of Systemic Oppression 43:41: Holding Both Love and Grief 01:04:32: The Intersection Between Wellbeing and Business 01:12:00: Jamie's Experience of Running a Business 01:23:56: Emotional First Aid   Resources: Join a Slow CoWork for free here.  Work with Rach 1:1: ⁠⁠3 month 1:1 container.⁠ Work with Soph 1:1:  ⁠3 month 1:1 business mentorship. Are you already a yoga teacher and looking to further your education? Join Rachael at the ⁠⁠300hr in Panama in March⁠⁠. Rach's ‘vibes' retreat: https://www.rachaeljohanna.com/reconnectinthecaribbean  Links:  Rach's Links: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachaeljohanna_/⁠  Website: ⁠https://www.rachaeljohanna.com/⁠  Breath Body Earth IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breathbodyearth⁠⁠  Breath Body Earth Website: ⁠⁠https://www.breathbodyearth.org/⁠⁠  Soph's Links: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.slow.ceo Website: ⁠https://www.theslowceo.org Free 30min Business Break Through Session: https://www.theslowceo.org/book-a-call-ig   

In this interview, I'm joined by Seán ÓLaoire - a clinical psychologist, author, modern day mystic, and former priest with a P.h.D in transpersonal psychology. His book: “Setting God Free” explores the harmful effects our image of God as a judgemental father figure in the sky has had on our psychology - both individually and collectively. In this conversation, we explore: — Seán's unique approach to creating a “personal cosmology” and how best to create your own — How problems can be a path to self transcendence, if the right steps are taken — What “christ consciousness” is and how to cultivate more of this in your life — How Seán uses the Jungian practice of “seeding dreams” to gain insights and wisdom from a higher intelligence. And more. You can learn more about Seán's work at https://spiritsinspacesuits.com. --- Seán was awarded a BSc degree (major in Mathematics) from the National University of Ireland. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1972 and spent the next 14 years working among the Kalenjin people of East Africa. He is multi-lingual, speaking six languages. In 1983, Seán authored his first book, written in Kiswahili, "Ukweli ni Nini?" (What is Truth?) Dr. ÓLaoire has a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology and is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. Seán lectures and conducts scientific research on the effects of prayer. Fr. Seán is a Co-Founder and Spiritual Director of Companions on the Journey (COJ), a spiritual community which seeks to recognize the God/divinity within each of us and among all of us. COJ is an independent, non-hierarchical Eucharistic community dedicated to aligning itself with God and healing the separations between us. Each individual's spirituality is seen as derived from his/her own experiences of God, immanent and transcendent, and is illuminated by the teachings of Christ and the wisdom of other spiritual traditions. The "We Are One" interview at the left was done in 2003 and gives a good flavor for Seán's thinking and style of teaching. In the "On the Experience of Divine Guidance" video of 1999, Seán discusses seeking, receiving and following Divine guidance from the perspective of the Christian tradition. For an in–depth synopsis of Seán's teachings, please visit his cosmology page. --- Interview Link: — Seán's website - https://spiritsinspacesuits.com

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 147: In this episode, we explore Bonnie's profound journey through healing, spiritual evolution, and self-discovery, diving into the themes of her book, which details her "fast-forward soul evolution" and the pivotal moments of her path. Together, we discuss the nature of ego, the role of sacred medicines in remembering who we are, and the humbling process of letting go. Bonnie shares candidly about her experiences with the Dark Night of the Soul, the transformational power of service, and her encounters with enlightened beings. This conversation is a deep dive into personal growth, spiritual practices, and how healing unfolds over time. If you're curious about soul evolution, sacred medicines, or finding meaning beyond the stories we tell ourselves, this episode is for you!

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 148: In this episode, we dive into the themes of Robert's latest book, Cobweb of Trips, which examines British psychedelia, from its early scientific and literary influences to its impact on society and culture. We explore how psychedelics influence individual and collective experiences, the evolution of the counterculture, and the unique role of LSD in expanding consciousness. Robert shares fascinating stories, including the connection between psychedelics and the concept of the sublime, and the groundbreaking work of pioneers like Aldous Huxley. We also discuss the underground and mainstream psychedelic movements in Britain, the parallels with U.S. developments, and the growing public acceptance of these substances. Tune in for an insightful journey into the history and future of psychedelics! Find Robert's book 'Cobweb of Trips' here: https://psychedelicpress.co.uk/products/cobweb-trips-dickins About Robert: Dr. Robert Dickins is a historian and author whose work focuses on the medical and religious history of drugs in Britain. Connect with Robert: https://psychedelicpress.co.uk https://cofgodas.substack.com/ http://www.breakingconvention.co.uk/ https://x.com/cofgodas?s=21&t=yQZ5Nn9I3PFK-NVgLsjHjA https://www.facebook.com/share/14eNAhQBBj/?mibextid=wwXIfr Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RobertDickins

Air Date - 16 January 2025Sandie and Dr. Steve Taylor explore the fascinating concept of time perception, particularly focusing on time expansion experiences (TEEs) and time cessation experiences (TCEs) and the psychological implications of these experiences, including their impact on individuals' views of life and death, as well as the connection between altered states of consciousness and precognition. The conversation delves into the nature of reality and consciousness, suggesting that time may not be as linear as we perceive it. Topics include:* The nature of consciousness, the perception of time, and how modern distractions affect our experiences.* The concept of time expansion and how spiritual practices can help individuals reconnect with a more profound sense of reality.* The psychological implications of altered states of consciousness,* The relationship between information processing and time perception* The potential for personal transformation through understanding time as an illusion* How to slow down time… and moreSTEVE TAYLOR, PhD, is a senior lecturer and researcher in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the author of many best-selling books on psychology and spirituality, including The Adventure, The Leap, and Spiritual Science. A past Chair of the Transpersonal Psychology section of the British Psychological Society, his books have been published in more than 20 languages, and he writes the popular ‘Out of the Darkness' blog for Psychology Today. Dr. Steve Taylor joins Sandie to discuss his latest book, Time Expansion Experiences: The Psychology of Time Perception and the Illusion of Linear Time, in which he unravels the fascinating mysteries of time: its elasticity, its illusions, & how we experience its flow in our everyday lives.http://.stevenmtaylor.com#SteveTaylor #SandieSedgbeer #WhatIsGoingOM #InterviewsVisit the What Is Going OM show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/what-is-going-omConnect with Sandie Sedgbeer at https://www.sedgbeer.comSubscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OMTimesTVLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Jamie's Links: https://www.instagram.com/jamielouwalsh/ Chapters:  03:02: The Evolution of Coaching  5:55: Studying Transpersonal  09:00: Exploring Transpersonal Psychology 11:58: Understanding Non-Duality and Duality 17:48: The Impact of The Masters Program 20:49: Taking Responsibility for Our Emotions 29:43: Transpersonal Psychology and the Great Mystery 34:04: Myths and Their Impact on Human Nature 42:08: Moving Away From a Personal Brand Resources: Join a Slow CoWork for free here.  Work with Rach 1:1: ⁠⁠3 month 1:1 container.⁠ Work with Soph 1:1:  ⁠3 month 1:1 business mentorship. Are you already a yoga teacher and looking to further your education? Join Rachael at the ⁠⁠300hr in Panama in March⁠⁠. https://www.rachaeljohanna.com/reconnectinthecaribbean  Links:  Rach's Links: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rachaeljohanna_/⁠  Website: ⁠https://www.rachaeljohanna.com/⁠  Breath Body Earth IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/breathbodyearth⁠⁠  Breath Body Earth Website: ⁠⁠https://www.breathbodyearth.org/⁠⁠  Soph's Links: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.slow.ceo Website: ⁠https://www.theslowceo.org

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 146: In this episode, we explore Howard's transformative journey with psychedelics, beginning with his personal healing from addiction and expanding into over two decades of guiding others. We discuss the power of plant medicines like ayahuasca and psilocybin to heal trauma, reveal our true nature, and reconnect us with the natural world. Howard shares insights on the growing trend of psychedelics, the importance of integration practices, and the critical role of facilitators in creating safe and sacred spaces for these experiences. Together, we reflect on humanity's collective challenges, the necessity of grounded practices, and the timeless wisdom psychedelics offer in helping us remember who we are. Tune in for a profound conversation about healing, awakening, and the future of psychedelic integration!

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Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 145: In this episode, we delve into Shonagh's transformative journey with psilocybin mushrooms, her work as a mentor and guide, and her poetic channeling, rooted in ancient traditions. Shonagh shares her profound insights into the Mantic arts, the lineage of the seer-poets, and the role of psychedelics in awakening creativity and ancestral wisdom. We also discuss her one-on-one retreats, her books, and her podcast, The Mushroom's Apprentice, where she explores the intersection of nature, healing, and spiritual growth. Shonagh's work is a testament to the power of relationship—with ourselves, others, and the living mystery of the Earth. Join us for this enlightening conversation, and don't forget to like, comment, and share! Shonagh's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Whispers-Cauldron-Otherworld-Shonagh/dp/B0CY4VF2C6 About Shonagh: Shonagh Home is a teacher, counselor, author and poet. Of Celtic heritage, she follows the wisdom of the ancients, inspired by the Ban Draoi (dree) and fili, (Gaelic for a Celtic medicine woman/seer/poet). As a medicine woman, she brings her connection to nature and the spirit worlds into her flourishing practice, hosting one-on-one retreats and online counseling sessions, where she works psycho-spiritually with clients from all over the world. She specializes in shadow work, delving into the rich territory of the psyche. Her new book, Poetic Whispers from the Cauldron of the Otherworld, explores psychedelic states and the mantic arts of poetry, the training of the seer poets of Old Ireland, and the beautiful faerie lore of the Celts. Available through www.logosophiabooks.com In addition, Shonagh hosts the podcast, The Mushroom's Apprentice on Substack.www.shonaghhome.com Connect with Shonagh: Website: https://shonaghhome.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@shonaghhome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shonagh_home/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554229491781 Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #ShonaghHome

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 144: In this episode, Rimbout shares his journey in the psychedelic space, detailing how his design background and experiences with psychedelics inspired him to help organizations in this field communicate more effectively and professionally. Together, we explore the challenges of creating authentic, stigma-free content and the importance of ethical practices in the psychedelic community. Rimbout offers insights into branding strategies, including the role of SEO, email marketing, and creating approachable designs for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. He also reflects on the transformative potential of psychedelics in personal and social contexts. If you're looking to create or elevate your brand in the psychedelic space, this conversation is packed with valuable tips and inspiration. Tune in for an engaging dialogue bridging creativity, ethics, and innovation! About Rimbout: Rimbout is a Branding Expert & Webflow Wizard, pioneering the psychedelic renaissance in making the online world of psychedelics more professional. Connect with Rimbout: Website: https://www.rimbodesigns.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rimbout-bobeldijk-9836ba168?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #RimboutBobeldijk

Kate Manser is a motivational leader who helps people live more alive. Since leaving her prestigious job at Google she has spent the past decade studying transcendence, meaning, and what makes us live and die happy. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Transpersonal Psychology. As an inspirer, Kate's book, You Might Die Tomorrow, has sold thousands of copies, her art has been shown at NY Fashion Week, and she has spoken to audiences at Facebook and Google. Most of all, Kate revels in the wild and wonderful experience of being alive and invites everyone along with her. In this episode, expect to learn: About Kate's spiral into death anxiety after she had 3 of her friends die in unrelated and unexpected tragedies within 6 months How she transformed her fear into motivation to start fully living and how she stopped procrastinating on her dreams How to live like you might die tomorrow in both the macro and micro perspective How Kate went from the most depressed she's ever been in her life in 2022 to now being the happiest she's ever been And much more. This episode was AMAZING and it will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take bold action toward your biggest dreams. Please enjoy this episode with Kate Manser Shownotes: Kate's Website You Might Die Tomorrow Website Instagram TikTok: @thealivekate YouTube Text messages: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850

In this episode on Unlocking your Authentic Self as a Highly Sensitive Person: Psychedelic Integration and Psychosynthesis I speak to Clara Parati. Clara is a qualified Psychedelic Integration Specialist, Psychosynthesis Coach, and Holistic Practitioner. Her client-centred approach incorporates transpersonal psychology, mind-body repatterning, and ancient principles to facilitate profound transformation through personal integration journeys. She empowers individuals to break old patterns of behaviour, cultivate emotional regulation, and reconnect more deeply with their authentic selves. In the episode, we discuss the importance of integration as a process for creating long-lasting transformation rather than temporary 'peak experiences'. We talk about the specific needs of HSP and how, as Highly Sensitive People, we might navigate the psycho-spiritual journey, particularly in the context of plant medicine experiences. Clara discusses the unique benefits of the transpersonal approach of psychosynthesis as a powerful modality for supporting integration. We also explore the importance of connecting more deeply with the authentic Self.Clara's linksInstagramWebsite The Psychedelic Integration Compass Podcast Support 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

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 143: In this episode, we welcome back Otto Maier, Head of Integration at Tandava Retreats. Otto shares his transformative journey into the world of psychedelics, particularly 5-MeO-DMT, and how a profound personal experience shaped his passion for integration work. We discuss the nuances of 5-MeO-DMT, its potential for deep healing, and the unique challenges it presents compared to other psychedelics. Otto also introduces his new integration program, designed to support facilitators, therapists, and individuals navigating this powerful medicine. Together, we explore themes of spiritual emergence, psychosis as a reset, and how these experiences invite us into deeper connection with life and meaning. This conversation dives into the intersection of trauma, integration, and transcendent healing. Join us for a fascinating dialogue that bridges the personal, transpersonal, and therapeutic worlds of psychedelic exploration. Don't forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts! About Otto: Working for Tandava Retreats and FIVE as the head of Integration, Otto's work focuses on helping others integrate both ecstatic and traumatic experiences through a blend of Depth psychology, IFS, Non-Pathology, Somatics, and the Decolonizing of the Psyche. Otto has developed an Integrative approach to healing and psychedelic work that has been translated into educational programs and courses taught to other healers and therapists, a private practice, and psychedelic facilitation. Connect with Otto: Website: https://www.soulpsyche.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/soul_npsyche?igsh=Y2dweTE1YnRiM25t LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-maier-460903260?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #OttoMaier

Akasha J. Smith, PhD is the founder of School of Awakening which offers The Professional Intuitive Healer Certification Program and Transformational Retreats in Bali and Costa Rica. She's been Teaching,  facilitating Intuitive Healing sessions, Transpersonal Counseling and Past Life Regressions for people around the world for more than 20 years. She also offers Akashic Records Readings and Channeled Awakening Transmissions.One of her favorite parts about the work is watching people's hearts, bodies, minds and souls open to the connection and lives they've been so deeply longing for. When someone is ready and really shows up, true healing simply happens. With that can come a freedom unlike anything else that is absolutely beautiful to witness…another human shining.Akasha's Soul Purpose is to Help People Remember and Be Who they Truly Are. She does this through teaching, healing and creative expression. She is Deeply Passionate about Teaching Intuitive People, even if they Doubt their Abilities, how to Become Professional Healers, Heal Themselves and Awaken. Akasha has taught everything from Human Development Psychology to Creativity Enhancement and Dance to How to Connect with your Spirit Guides.She taught Mindfulness Meditation in Naropa University's Graduate Transpersonal and Contemplative Psychology Counseling Programs. Akasha researched Passionate Engagement for her Doctorate in East West Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology from The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with specializations in Teaching, Education & Research and Creative Expression. Akasha graduated from Naropa University with a Bachelor's degree in Contemplative Psychology and minors in Traditional Eastern and Healing Arts and Improvisational Dance. She also trained in The Clairvoyant Program at Psychic Horizons Institute and The Colorado School of Transpersonal Counseling and Hypnotherapy where she became an internationally certified hypnotherapist. She completed her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India and has studied traditional dance in Bali, Thailand, Hawaii and Spain.Akasha is a best-selling contributing author of Activate Your Life and just finished contributing to a 2nd book on Awakening Experiences and their impact on daily life. She was the co-author of a Transformation from Trauma study which was published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The International Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.When Akasha isn't helping people Become Counselors and Healers and Leading Retreats, she's Creating Lightcode Art, Writing Poetry or Traveling the World Solo studying Dance, Healing and Yoga. You can contact her at https://www.schoolofawakenedliving.com/

Join Jeremiah Byron from the Bigfoot Society as he dives deep into the intriguing world of Sasquatch and psychic phenomena with guests Lisa Semmler, a PhD candidate in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and Dr. David S. B. Mitchell, an expert in cryptid studies specifically Sasquatch. Discover how their research bridges the gap between spirituality and psychology, focusing on experiences such as Sasquatch encounters and other exceptional phenomena. Hear personal stories, academic insights, and learn how you can participate in ongoing research. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode is sure to expand your understanding of these mysterious subjects.Contact Lisa Semmler directly using this email: LSemmler@mymail.ciis.eduContact Dr. David directly using this email: dsbmitchell@gmail.comTo apply directly to Lisa's study please fill out the questionnaire at the following link: https://ciis.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rcGzNq7PpR8N9AResources:California Institute of Integral Studies - https://www.ciis.eduExceptional Experiencer Empowerment -https://e3-initiative.comEdge Science Journal -https://scientificexploration.org/Edge-ScienceMindfield Bulletin - https://www.parapsych.org/section/16/mindfield_bulletin.aspxDr. David Mitchell's article "“What goes bump in the psyche”: Relict hominoids and reality shifts as existential threats to Western culture" can be found in this book:Paranormal Ruptures (pages 21-57) | Amazon Affiliate link:https://amzn.to/4fN6EnXEdges of Science by Thom Powell | Amazon Affiliate link:https://amzn.to/4ighnJd

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

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description. * This week, we are diving into our archives in preparation for the northern hemisphere's upcoming winter season which brings with it a call for all earthly beings to rest. In this episode, we are revisiting CIIS Integral and Transpersonal Psychology program director Kendra Diaz-Ford's conversation with social psychologist Devon Price. * Like many Americans, Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Dr. Price was an overachiever from the start, graduating from both college and graduate school early, but that success came at a cost. After Dr. Price was diagnosed with a severe case of anemia and heart complications from overexertion, they were forced to examine the darker side of all this productivity. * Dr. Price began a thorough examination of what they call the “laziness lie”—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough. Their in-depth research revealed that people today do far more work than nearly any other humans in history, yet most of us still feel we are not doing enough. * We hope you enjoy and embrace this conversation encouraging us all to let go of guilty feelings around rest, to become more attuned to our own limitations and needs, and resist the pressures to meet outdated societal expectations. * This episode was recorded during a live online event on January 28th, 2021. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. * We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: * -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. * -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. * -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. * -Visit ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. * -Find information about additional global helplines at befrienders.org. * LINKS * Podcast Transcripts: https://www.ciispod.com/ * California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Website: https://www.ciis.edu/ * CIIS Public Programs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ciispublicprograms * CIIS Public Programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ciispubprograms/ * Mental Health Care and Support Resources: https://988lifeline.org/ https://thrivelifeline.org/ https://translifeline.org/ https://www.ciis.edu/ciis-in-the-world/counseling-clinics https://befrienders.org/

Akasha J. Smith, PhD is the founder of School of Awakening which offers The Professional Intuitive Healer Certification Program and Transformational Retreats in Bali and Costa Rica. She's been Teaching,  facilitating Intuitive Healing sessions, Transpersonal Counseling and Past Life Regressions for people around the world for more than 20 years. She also offers Akashic Records Readings and Channeled Awakening Transmissions.One of her favorite parts about the work is watching people's hearts, bodies, minds and souls open to the connection and lives they've been so deeply longing for. When someone is ready and really shows up, true healing simply happens. With that can come a freedom unlike anything else that is absolutely beautiful to witness…another human shining.Akasha's Soul Purpose is to Help People Remember and Be Who they Truly Are. She does this through teaching, healing and creative expression. She is Deeply Passionate about Teaching Intuitive People, even if they Doubt their Abilities, how to Become Professional Healers, Heal Themselves and Awaken. Akasha has taught everything from Human Development Psychology to Creativity Enhancement and Dance to How to Connect with your Spirit Guides.She taught Mindfulness Meditation in Naropa University's Graduate Transpersonal and Contemplative Psychology Counseling Programs. Akasha researched Passionate Engagement for her Doctorate in East West Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology from The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with specializations in Teaching, Education & Research and Creative Expression. Akasha graduated from Naropa University with a Bachelor's degree in Contemplative Psychology and minors in Traditional Eastern and Healing Arts and Improvisational Dance. She also trained in The Clairvoyant Program at Psychic Horizons Institute and The Colorado School of Transpersonal Counseling and Hypnotherapy where she became an internationally certified hypnotherapist. She completed her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India and has studied traditional dance in Bali, Thailand, Hawaii and Spain.Akasha is a best-selling contributing author of Activate Your Life and just finished contributing to a 2nd book on Awakening Experiences and their impact on daily life. She was the co-author of a Transformation from Trauma study which was published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The International Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.When Akasha isn't helping people Become Counselors and Healers and Leading Retreats, she's Creating Lightcode Art, Writing Poetry or Traveling the World Solo studying Dance, Healing and Yoga. You can contact her at https://www.schoolofawakenedliving.com/

In this episode, Alex Carelli of ThetaSoma comes back on the podcast to talk about her recent experience through the portal of transformation through death, grief and ceremony. How can we support ourselves and one another when dealing with loss and profound change? What does it mean to become the anchor? Bio: Alexandra is an artist, writer, speaker & teacher. She is a current doctoral student of Transpersonal Psychology at Sofia University with a research concentration in dream studies, shamanism and eco-psychology. Along her journey, she has studied with masters of the metaphysical healing arts in yoga, Ayurveda, tarot, astrology, divination, and sacred ritual practice woven with an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. Alexandra's work and words act as a transpersonal bridge between the cosmos, nature and the human world to spark inspiration, introspection, and collective healing. @‌alexandra.carelli @‌thetasoma alexandracarelli.substack.com www.thetasoma.com

Send us a textDr. Reginald Walter Howard is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Truth and Transformation Ministries, Inc.  Dr. Howard  is a graduate of both Georgia State University and Clark Atlanta University.  He has earned degrees in the following areas: a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, a Master of Arts in African American Studies with a Specialization in Organizational Development and a Doctor of Philosophy in Transpersonal Psychology.   He completed  his ministerial training under the leadership and mentorship of Reverend Ricardo A. Rivers, the Founder of RARE Ministries. Dr. Howard is the author of two books: The Transformative Truth: 7 Steps for Spiritual Transformation: Reggie Howard: 9780982288665: Amazon.com: Books and  The Transformative Truth: The Soul's Sacred Shift - Reggie Howard - Google Books.  Both of Dr. Howard's publications provide the reader essential tools that shift negative mental patterns into permanent positive behavioral patterns that facilitate spiritual growth, personal development and overall wellness.   Dr. Howard teaches the "Psychology of Spiritual Transformation."  Thus, he has successfully merged the worlds of both psychology and spirituality into all aspects of his ministry, written publications and counseling practice. According to Dr. Howard, mental health and spirituality are not mutually exclusive. Rather, he advocates mental health is the key to developing a positive self-image and the most effective route toward reaching one's Spiritual Potential.Support the showDonate – CelesteFrazier.com

Send us a textEllen Wier joins us on the Rainbow today! A music therapist, spiritual coach, and sound healing practitioner with a Master's in Transpersonal Psychology. Ellen is also a trained music and imagery practitioner and highly acclaimed energy worker.  As a childhood near death experiencer, she shares angel messages and spiritual guidance from her own profound rebirth into the gratefulness of life.  Her highly acclaimed book, Waking up in Heaven: Living with purpose through afterlife wisdom brings us on her own personal journey, as well as provides a practical guide filled with wisdom to help you unlock and interpret Divine messages along yours. This powerful, riveting interview will not only give you goosebumps but will have you leaving with the greatest sense of peace, inner knowing and love. “Where words fail, music speaks.” - Hans Christian AndersenSHOW NOTES:Learn more about Ellen Wier and access a musical therapy session of healing for yourself:  TEXT "RAINBOW" TO: 760-230-0040Wellness Music Therapy: https://wellnessmusictherapy.com/about-us-2/Her book: Waking up in Heaven https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211224427-waking-up-in-heavenYou Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@ellenwiermamt-bc3422/videosJoin Life and Wellness Coach, Kira Mesi as she navigates the ups and downs of life through personal experience, storytelling, and interviews. Learn to lean into your best self with the mindful practice of gratitude living, honoring your soul's purpose, and the joy of Finding Rainbows on an ordinary day."Dive into the ordinary looking for the extraordinary because life is hard, but if you look close enough, you will find the Rainbows." ~KiraBUY A MUG! -SHOP OUR RAINBOWS STORE AND SUPPORT THE PODCASTFinding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*Grab our bestselling hoodie and support a worthy cause!LOVE IS THE ANSWER! Our bestselling hoodie is not only a work of art b – Finding Rainbows The Podcast (finding-rainbows-the-podcast.myshopify.com)*All proceeds of the Love is the answer" hoodie to: Meals By GraceFOLLOW ME FOR MORE INSPIRATION:@FindingRainbows | Linktree*Schedule your Free Online Life Coaching Consultation with me and start creating a life you love today!Who am I? • @findingrainbows • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke)BOOKS I AM READING...so far (for the promise I made to myself to read a book a month this year :)The Confident Athlete: 4 Easy Steps to Build and Maintain Confidence by Tami Matheny, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)The Nanny by Lana Ferguson | GoodreadsThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid | GoodreadsHappy Place by Emily Henry | GoodreadsBook LoveSupport the show

Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Nourished Nervous System podcast, I welcome Marietta Skeen. Marietta is a Transpersonal and Somatic Psychotherapist, who offers therapy, movement, meditation and energy practices to help folks come into their bodies and feel more grounded, connected and vital. She received her Masters in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University, polyvagal training with Deb Dana and extensive training at the Hartford Family Institute in body centered psychotherapy. Through her practice of contemplative movement, apprenticeship with a Buddhist monk, and her unique blend of Akashic records and Usui reiki, she weaves offerings that invite people to live with greater aliveness, clarity and ease. Marietta discusses her journey into this holistic field, touching upon her background in meditation, yoga, and somatic practices. Key themes include the essence of transpersonal and somatic psychotherapy, inner and outer witnessing, and nervous system regulation through polyvagal theory. The conversation further delves into recollective meditation, authentic movement, and their benefits for mental well-being. Marietta also breaks down common myths about therapy, highlighting its importance beyond problem-solving to enhancing human connection, and shares practical steps for self-care and mental health improvement. This episode serves as a rich resource for those intrigued by alternative therapeutic methods and personal growth.Understanding Transpersonal and Somatic PsychotherapyThe Concept of Inner and Outer WitnessExploring Polyvagal TheoryRecollective Meditation and Authentic MovementListening to Our BodiesCommon Myths of PsychotherapyConnect with Marietta:www.mariettaskeen.comIG:  www.instagram.com/movebemovedFB:  https://www.facebook.com/mythrivingvillage://My resources:Deep Rest MeditationNourished For Resilience Workbook Book a free Exploratory CallFind me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

The Seat of Attention with Glenn Hartelius Glenn Hartelius, PhD, is Co-Director of Psychology Programs and Director of Integral, Transpersonal, and Positive Psychology PhD Concentration at the California Institute for Human Science (CIHS). He is coauthor of The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Transpersonal Psychology. Most recently he is coauthor, with Michaela Aizer of The Anatomy of … Continue reading "The Seat of Attention with Glenn Hartelius"