Episode 261: A Return to Form: Reflections on a Psychedelic Retreat
Oct 30, 2023
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The podcast host recounts their experience co-facilitating a psychedelic retreat and engaging in non-dual energy work after seven years. They discuss their unique methodology, the participants' observations, and the importance of staying grounded during psychedelic exploration.
Martin returned to non-dual energy work, which he had retired from, during a psychedelic retreat and successfully guided participants during their medicine sessions.
Martin emphasized the importance of preparation and individualized energy work in helping participants navigate and integrate their psilocybin mushroom and 5-MeO-DMT experiences.
Deep dives
Summary of the Retreat
This podcast episode features the personal experience of Martin, the host of the Infiagenic Evolution podcast, as he recounts his involvement in a medicine retreat. Martin reflects on being invited as a co-facilitator and shares his interactions with the participants. He describes the preparations, including providing guidance for working with psilocybin mushrooms and 5-MeO-DMT. Martin explains his role as a non-dual energetic practitioner, working with participants' energy during their psychedelic experiences. He details his work with participants during the mushroom and 5-MeO-DMT sessions, the unique challenges he faced, and the positive feedback he received. After the retreat, Martin expresses his openness to similar future opportunities but emphasizes his focus on being an integration coach and facilitator.
Working with Psilocybin Mushrooms
Martin shares his experience guiding participants in the use of psilocybin mushrooms during the retreat. He explains that participants were encouraged to prepare by reading his books and engaging with his resources on non-dual and energetic approaches to psychedelics. Martin highlights the importance of providing guidance and support to participants, answering questions, and preparing them for their unique experiences. He discusses the effectiveness of individualized energy work and how it helped participants navigate and integrate their mushroom journeys.
Working with 5-MeO-DMT
Martin discusses his involvement in working with participants during their 5-MeO-DMT experiences. He explains that the setup allowed participants to receive individual energy work in the center of the room upon request. Martin emphasizes the importance of observing others during the 5-MeO-DMT sessions to fully understand the diverse range of experiences. He recounts his use of specific techniques, such as using a calming phrase, and the positive feedback he received from participants about his intuitive presence and assistance during their sessions.
Reflections and Conclusion
In the final part of the episode, Martin reflects on the overall retreat and expresses his gratitude to the organizers and participants. He discusses the challenges and rewards of his role as a non-dual energetic practitioner and emphasizes his intention to continue being an integration coach and facilitator. Martin concludes by sharing feedback from participants highlighting his knowledge, guidance, and professionalism. He acknowledges the transformative work done during the retreat and expresses openness to future similar opportunities.
The other week I was invited to co-facilitate a psychedelic retreat for personal growth and transformation using psilocybin mushrooms and 5-MeO-DMT. This episode recounts my experience of the participants requesting that I engage in nondual energy work with them during their medicine sessions, a practice from which I've been retired for the past seven years. Here's my take on diving back into this practice, how it went, and why the participants were keen on receiving this kind of work from me during their medicine sessions.
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