#9: The Universe is Psychedelic with Rosa Lewis

Imagine a world where every single moment pulses with life, where the mundane becomes magical, and where you’re intimately connected to the heartbeat of the universe. Now, what if I told you this world isn’t a clichéd fantasy, but the reality we’re already living in? What if you could access this “psychedelic” state of being without ingesting a single substance?

Today, I’m joined by someone who doesn’t just understand this reality—she lives it. Rosa Lewis, a mystic and meditation teacher from the UK, is pioneering a radical approach to heartfulness that combines Tantric Buddhism, Jungian depth psychology, shadow work, and mysticism.

In this episode, Rosa and I embark on what she describes as a “shared imaginal journey.” This conversation is far different—more exploratory, vivid, and contemplative—than my previous pod episodes. I encourage you to approach it not just as a listener, but as a participant in a receptive state.

You can expect to learn:

* How to perceive the psychedelic nature of reality without any substances

* The art of making the energetics and emotions of the moment as vital as anything in the external world

* How heart states like gratitude, forgiveness, and joy can deepen your connection to life’s inherent magic

* The power of imaginal practices in accessing deeper levels of consciousness

* Techniques for developing a secure attachment to the universe itself

* The difference between surface-level roles and deep archetypes, and how to connect with your core essence

* Understanding soulfulness and embracing your unique character in spiritual practice

And I highly recommend exploring Rosa’s work:

* Her website, practice guides, and especially her soul-awakening framework

* Her description navigating psychosis, 100 Ways It Is Like To Be Me, and 50 Things I Mean by a Buddha (which has the prompt we used for our exploration)

* Also her YouTube, including how to access jhana through sexuality

Listen to the episode on Substack, Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.

Hosted by Alex Olshonsky.

Access the episode transcript here.

https://www.alexolshonsky.com/

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