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Psychedelic Experiences and Transformative Journeys
The chapter reflects on personal encounters with psychedelics, emphasizing the sacred nature of these substances and the impact on the speaker's life. It discusses pivotal moments with elders like Stan Groff and Joan Halifax, the development of holotropic breathwork, and an insightful meeting with Gregory Bateson leading to a shift into midwifery. The narrative highlights the speaker's journey from a family nurse practitioner to a midwifery advocate in psychedelic therapy, underscoring the unique role and historical importance of nurses in the field.