158: Psychedelic Eros, Archetypes, + the Seduction of Intellectualization over Integration with Dr Ido Cohen

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Mar 14, 2024

Dive into the world of psychedelic integration with Dr. Ido Cohen as he discusses eros energy, archetypes, and shadow traits in relationships. Explore the power of self-regulation, processing grief on a somatic level, and the village model of learning. Learn about facilitator abuse, the therapeutic potential of ketamine, and the importance of emotional regulation in relationships.

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INSIGHT

Outdated Operating Systems

People operate on outdated systems, hindering their potential.
Psychedelic experiences reveal smoother operation but require integration for lasting change.

ADVICE

Post-Ceremony Work

Redirect thoughts and habits after a psychedelic ceremony.
Engage with protective parts of yourself and embrace vulnerability for lasting change.

INSIGHT

Eros as Aliveness

Eros represents aliveness, encompassing various emotions and experiences beyond just sexual.
It includes giggles, sadness, hardship, and even the divine.

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Dr Ido Cohen is here with me today to talk about the power of integration, why people struggle with it, and what golden nuggets you can extract. So you can support yourself with actual lasting change.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The various expressions of eros energy and the role of sensuality
Integration: An ongoing process to create long term sustainable change
Psychedelic integration using archetypes and the collective unconscious
Why we project archetypal and shadow traits in relationships
The personal vs collective archetypal energies + indigenous learnings
Holding the tension of opposites within the psychedelic experience
The power of self regulation and holding your own container
Bypassing with psychedelics - Ensuring you’re available for real transformation
The grief that comes from positive change + transformation
Tantric perspective of processing grief on a somatic level
How archetypes evolve in unexpected ways
Neurotic suffering versus authentic suffering
Village model of learning, psychedelic journeys and storytelling
Facilitator abuse and misuse

THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST

Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D – serves individuals, couples and groups in San Francisco. He received his Psy.D from the California Institute of integral studies and trained at the Jung Institute In San Francisco. He works with a diverse range of challenges childhood trauma, inner critic, relational issues, lack of fulfillment, psychospiritual growth as well as psychedelic integration and preparation sessions with individuals and groups. His doctoral study researched the integration process of Ayahuasca ceremonies, while applying Jungian psychology to better understand how to support individuals in their process of change and transformation.

He is the founder of “The Integration Circle” and facilitates workshops on the different dimensions of integration and the intersection of mental health, spiritual health and the entheogenic experience. Ido believes that the intersection of our psychological, emotional, somatic and spiritual dimensions can develop our relationships with our inner and outer worlds and create the changes we want to see in our life. Ido is passionate in supporting individuals to create long term, sustainable change leading to vibrant, authentic, expressive and love filled lives.

MORE LINKS

Vetting Your Practitioners: ⁠https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide⁠

Exhale Femme Retreat:

https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale