Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher

19. Using Psychedelics to Tap into the Divine - with Layla Martin | Priestess Pilgrimage Part 1

Sep 19, 2023

Expert Layla Martin and host Emily Fletcher kick off a priestess pilgrimage discussing reclaiming 'witch' and 'priestess', Eleusis rituals, and the power of psychedelics for spiritual connection. They delve into ancient practices, the impact on Western civilization, and the healing potential of psychedelics for PTSD and addiction.

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Quick takeaways

Reclaiming the titles of 'witch' and 'priestess' empowers spiritual sovereignty and divine connections.

Exploring ancient sites like Eleusis revives the legacy of female spiritual leaders and their contributions to enlightenment.

Using psychedelics like psilocybin encourages individuals to confront fears of death and gain profound spiritual insights.

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High Priestesses and Plant Medicine

High priestesses in ancient Greece were known for serving plant medicine in sacred rituals. The Eleusinian Mysteries, a festival near Athens, was a significant event where these priestesses conducted mysterious ceremonies. The ceremonies were so secretive that attendees were forbidden to discuss them under the threat of death. Researchers like Brian Marescu have discovered evidence suggesting the use of sacred fertility rituals and psychedelics, like ergot and psilocybin mushrooms, during these ceremonies. The findings challenge traditional beliefs and reveal the deep historical significance of plant medicine in spiritual practices.

Intro

4min

Exploring Productivity and Personal Development Opportunities

2min

Reclaiming Spiritual Power and the Role of High Priestesses

17min

Exploring Eleusis: Mystical Rituals and Psychedelic Journeys

14min

Exploring Psychedelics, Transformation, and Spiritual Connection

26min

Exploring Witchcraft, Past Traumas, and Healing Journeys

4min

Exploring a Tantric Approach to Relationships and Promotion for 'Moving into Mastery' Course

2min

Today we’re kicking off a 4-part series with return guest Layla Martin, where they will take you through their recent Priestess Pilgrimage through Greece. Together, they traveled to several sacred sites to have a visceral experience of the very same places where priestesses were serving medicine and practicing sacred sexuality rituals that helped to form the very fabric of Western society. Things like democracy, theater, even religion.

In Part 1 they discuss what it means to be a high priestess, and why reclaiming words like “witch” and “priestess” empower people to connect with their own divinity. They also introduce the religion that has no name – something that humans have been practicing for millenia in order to connect with God through Nature, plants, animals, their own bodies, dance, music, medicines, breath, trance and meditation.

Layla and Emily also give a history lesson on why people used to travel to Eleusis to change their perception of death and the afterlife. Plus, they explore why it’s so hard to control people who have access to psychedelics and modalities such as breathwork, yoga, meditation and sacred sexuality.

So why isn’t everyone using psychedelics to tap into the divine? Discover the reason in this week’s episode of Why Isn’t Everyone Doing This?

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Here are all 4 episodes of Layla and Emily's Priestess Pilgrimmage:

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Layla Martin is a thought leader in the ever-emerging worlds of sexual wellness, Tantra, erotic empowerment, and personal development.Named the Headmistress of Pleasure by Women’s Health Magazine and a Sexpert Extraordinaire by Cosmopolitan, Layla has spent her life studying the science and deep magic of sexuality and human relationships. As founder of the VITA Method, she’s been certifying professionals in a Tantric approach to Love, Sex, and Relationships for over 7 years and has taught over 12,000 paid clients.The VITA Method is proven to help heal trauma, release limiting beliefs, and awaken life-changing levels of pleasure. For 20 years, Layla traveled the world as a devoted student of Tantra, training with the most high-level teachers of this powerful tradition. She studied human sexuality, neuroscience, and biology at Stanford University, and immersed herself in the energetic traditions of Taoism and early witchcraft.

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