Tenacious Be Be the Architect of Your Own Psyche: Dr. Rev. Laura Patryas on Psychedelics, Non-Duality & IFS
Oct 10, 2024
Dr. Rev. Laura Patryas, author of 'Awaken to Love' and an expert in psychophysics and non-duality, explores the power of psychedelics for emotional healing and self-exploration. She shares her transformative journey from childhood trauma to spiritual awakening. The conversation dives into Internal Family Systems, emphasizing self-acceptance and the importance of embracing our inner complexities. Listeners can also enjoy a guided meditation that fosters connection and self-love, highlighting the role of community in personal growth.
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Early Loss Shaped Her Path
- Laura Patryas shared how losing her father at three sparked her lifelong fascination with life and connectedness beyond the physical.
- Working as an optometrist, she realized her true passion was soul-to-soul connection, not just physical vision care.
Understanding Internal Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) sees the mind as multiple parts with distinct roles and voices.
- Recognizing these parts as not the whole self enables compassion and healing through self-leadership.
Essence of Non-Duality
- Non-duality means we are not separate though uniqueness exists within oneness.
- Presence and acceptance of what is are key to embodying non-dual awareness.
