Psychedelic Experiences and Transformative Journeys

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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.

In this episode, Joe interviews Maria Mangini, Ph.D., FNP: researcher, educator, and midwife who has worked closely with many psychedelic innovators and was part of the original social network at Shulgin Farm – where this episode was recorded. She traces her journey from the influence of pioneers like the Wassons, Shulgins, and Grofs, and historic places like Esalen and Millbrook.

She discusses:

Her early experiences with the Grofs at Esalen and how she met the Shulgins
Gregory Bateson guiding her to become a midwife
The similarities between midwifery and psychedelic facilitation
The unsung work of Denis Berry in saving the Timothy Leary archives
How the working relationship of the Shulgins is a perfect example of the coequality society should strive for

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