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

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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Exploring grief can impact sexuality differently, leading to either a surge of erotic energy or a decrease in libido.

Embracing archetypes can prompt unexpected personal growth and transformative experiences through deep introspection and relationship building.

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Grief and Sexuality

Grief can impact sexuality in various ways. It can either bring a surge of erotic energy due to heightened vulnerability and openness, or it can diminish libido due to the emotional weight of grief. Exploring grief can lead to deeper emotional release and pleasure, allowing individuals to access orgasmic states by softening into their feelings and processing them.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Integration and Therapeutic Power of Ketamine

4min

Exploring the Concept of Integration in the Psychedelic Space

24min

Exploring Boundaries and Emotional Regulation in Relationships

2min

Embracing Grief and Emotional Transformation

20min

Exploring Group Learning and Integration in Psychedelic Experiences

5min

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.

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