Ceremonia co-founders Austin Mao and Chuchu Wang discuss the legalities of hosting psychedelic retreats, the importance of preparation and integration, and the complexities of spiritual bypassing. They also highlight the benefits of their partnership in facilitating transformative experiences, offer advice for vetting facilitators, and share tips for first-time retreat participants.

Austin Mao, a keynote speaker, executive coach, and co-founder of a spiritual healing center, shares insights on the journey to enlightenment. He highlights the critical role of self-awareness and self-love in personal growth. The discussion dives into the healing power of psychedelics, blending ancient practices with modern psychology, and tackling adversity. Mao emphasizes the significance of emotional connections in our relationships, advocating for a consciousness rooted in love over fear. Tune in for a transformative perspective on spiritual well-being!

Join the podcast to explore the transformative journey of Austin Mao, co-founder of Ceremonia, as he discusses the resurgence of psychedelic therapies and the healing potential of ayahuasca. Delve into the fusion of ancient wisdom with contemporary science, self-healing through psychedelic therapy, healthy emotional expression, the creation of an entheogenic church, and rediscovering spirituality outside traditional religious settings.

Austin Mao, co-founder of Ceremonia, discusses legal psychedelic ceremonies, ayahuasca experiences, and the transformative power of plant medicines. They explore preparation, integration, and the vision for psycho-spiritual healing. The conversation includes group circling practices and the unique status of Ceremonia as a legal retreat center in the USA.

Today’s Meditative Story departs from our standard format. It’s not a story. But it’s as striking and resonant as any wisdom we’ve ever shared on this podcast. In this episode, Austin Mao – a listener in our community and a friend – shares a love letter to his wife, Chuchu, and another to his mother. These two are letters of love, grounded in vulnerability and integrity. The lesson here: When we let go of judgement, there is freedom.Listen to Hannah Brencher's episode of Meditative Story "One envelope at a time": https://link.chtbl.com/BrencherAustinMaoepRead more about Austin: http://austinmao.comIf this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we’d be so grateful.Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.