Altered States A Former War Correspondent Unravels
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Sep 25, 2024 Ernesto Londoño, a national correspondent and former war reporter, opens up about his transformative journey through ayahuasca retreats across Latin America. He shares how his traumatic experiences from war zones drove him to seek healing and self-discovery. The conversation dives into the interplay between personal healing and psychedelics, discussing the emotional revelations faced during ceremonies. Ernesto also addresses the complexities of integrating psychedelic practices in modern mental health and the implications for indigenous cultures, providing profound insights on personal growth.
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Impulsive Hail Mary Booking
- Ernesto googled ayahuasca retreats at 3–4 AM and immediately booked a slot after watching a YouTube video that felt like an invitation.
- What began as journalistic curiosity turned into a personal Hail Mary to escape deep depression.
Ceremony As Emotional Slide Show
- During a ceremony Ernesto relived childhood memories and re-experienced their original emotions like watching a vivid slide show.
- He was guided to sit with an early painful romantic relationship and feel the terror and sadness he had long avoided.
Rapid Emotional Reset
- After the retreat Ernesto experienced a sudden clearing of depressive symptoms and renewed joy in simple pleasures.
- He also recognized long-unprocessed trauma and saw therapy-like value in re-tracing his emotional history.