Psychedelic Conversations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 62: In this episode, we talk about a variety of topics linked to ketamine therapy. We discuss Matt's background story, his book "Psychedelics for Everyone", the mental health benefits of using ketamine, concerns and backlash of using ketamine, normalizing mental health discussions and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:03 - Introduction 01:30 - Matt's Background 04:15 - Are Psychedelics Recruiting Us? 08:48 - Matt's Book "Psychedelics for Everyone" 16:49 - Western Medical Model Vs Decriminalisation Model 20:37 - Understanding The Goal Of Matt's Book 24:29 - Why Work With Ketamine? 28:08 - Backlash Of Using Ketamine On Telehealth 31:50 - How Does Ketamine Benefit Mental Health? 35:02 - Are there Concerns About Using Ketamine? 38:34 - Using Ketamine After A Psychotic Break 45:09 - Normalising Mental Health Discussions 47:16 - Last Words Of Wisdom 50:06 - Outro About Matt: Matt Zemon is the CEO and Co-Founder of HAPPŸŸ, a mental wellness company that specializes in psychedelic-assisted ketamine therapy along with digital therapeutics that promote life-transforming outcomes. Matt is also the author of Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to these Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness and received his Master of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health with honors from King’s College London. Connect with Matt: Company: www.HAPPYY.me Personal: www.mattzemon.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mattzemon Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzemon/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/matt.zemon/ Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #MattZemon #Ketamine #KetamineTherapy #PsychedelicPodcast

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 61: In this episode, we dive deep into Sabrina's background and discuss the psychedelic renaissance, the importance of community, IFS model (Internal Family Systems), the cultural burden of hyper-independence in the west, the role of somatic and touch therapy, Sabrina's current/upcoming projects and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:46 - Introduction 02:46 - Sabrina's Background 06:08 - Observations On The Psychedelic Renaissance 11:02 - The Importance Of Community 21:39 - Working With The IFS Model (Internal Family Systems) 42:20 - The Cultural Burden Of Hyper-Independence 48:00 - The Role Of Somatic And Touch Therapy 59:40 - Sabrina's Current/Upcoming Projects 1:00:42 - Last Words Of Wisdom 1:01:51 - Outro About Sabrina: Sabrina Santa Clara’s early career began as a massage therapist, embodiment educator and yoga instructor focused on the interchange of soma, psyche and spirit. She received her undergraduate in Sociology and her Master’s in Dance/Movement Therapy and Body Psychotherapy from Naropa University. She is a Certified Psychedelic Integration Therapist and is an Advanced Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist and approved IFS Consultant having worked with the model for over 20 years.  Having walked many spiritual paths, Sabrina identifies as a Spiritual Bohemian and practices primarily as a Spiritual Midwife, Elder, Consultant and Educator. She has created training and certification programs in Psychotherapeutic Touch and teaches this model with several psychedelic organizations. She is currently working on a book on Self Psychedelic Integration, which outlines a community-based model of psychedelic exploration and healing. Connect with Sabrina: Website: https://www.sabrinasantaclara.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinasantaclara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SabrinaSSantaClara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfYU-b-vABbLX9TyhjnJFA Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #SabrinaSantaClara #PsychedelicPodcast

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 60: In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics such as Milena's background story, how she transitioned from a fashion/costume designer to the art of traditional drum building, children in the psychedelic space, thoughts on social media, the spirit of medicinal drums and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:19 - Introduction 04:06 - Milena's Background Story 08:18 - Transitioning Into Shamanic Work 13:43 - How Did Psychedelics Affect Your Path? 21:50 - Children In The Psychedelic Space 28:02 - A Significant Psychedelic Experience 34:01 - Surrendering To The Unknown 40:27 - Thoughts On Social Media 47:03 - The Free-Flowing Spirit Of The Drums 1:03:50 - Susan's Drums, Designed By Milena 1:05:01 - Milena's Last Words Of Wisdom 1:11:57 - Outro About Milena: Milena is a drum maker of traditional medicine drums, born and raised in Berlin in a German-American family, she has been diving into the art of drum building for over 8 years. She holds a M.A. in Fashion/Costume/ Industrial Design and is dedicated to the alchemy of the creative journey. Her drums, paintings and symbols bridge ancient craft and traditional medicine knowledge with contemporary design and artwork. She has been learning and apprenticing since many years with different healers, teachers and artists from various indigenous cultural backgrounds. Beside her art, she is offering vision work for individuals and groups and gives talks. Her work is shaped by a deep love for creating beauty and spaces for healing as well as the art of dreaming and vision. Connect with Milena: Website: http://www.milenakraft.com Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MedicinedrumsShop Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #MilenaKraft #PsychedelicPodcast 

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 59: In this episode, we have Greg Lake back on the podcast for his third interview to discuss current projects, his new psychedelic church "Psilomethoxin", the inspiration behind his mission to work with churches, thoughts on spiritual vs western psychedelic use, recent progress being made in England and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:33 - Introduction 04:10 - Current Projects, Updates 10:48 - Greg's New Psychedelic Church 17:39 - New Psychedelic Substances 21:08 - Being Comfortable In Different Settings 26:01 - The Inspiration To Work With Churches 29:00 - Thoughts On Spiritual Vs Western Use 38:18 - Gabor Maté's Retreat Being Cancelled 41:20 - Progress Being Made In England, The US 46:27 - Last Words Of Wisdom 50:36 - Outro About Greg: Greg is a trial and appellate attorney, entheogenic church lawyer, consultant, and author. He helps people with legitimizing their psychedelic practices by forming them a legal entity/church and helping them with their doctrine and internal documentation in order to maximize their protection. He is the founder of EntheoConnect Platform and a Lead Oracle in the Church of Psilomethoxin. Connect with Greg: Website: www.psilomethoxin.com Email: george.lake@entheoconnect.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAyK0HKZb7qPlMcsLBzSV5g Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #GregLake #PsychedelicPodcast 

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 58: In this episode we discuss Atira's background story, her journey working as a trauma specialist, what it will take for plant medicines to become mainstream, the importance of trauma-informed language when facilitating, understanding that support is essential when surrendering, what it takes to become a plant medicine facilitator, how psychedelics can affect the ego, Atira's upcoming programs and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:34 - Introduction 03:48 - Atira's Background Story 10:24 - Working As A Trauma Specialist 24:16 - How Can We Make Plant Medicines Mainstream? 32:51 - Trauma-Informed Language 39:43 - Surrendering Requires Support, Trust 45:11 - What It Takes To Become A Facilitator 52:56 - How Psychedelics Can Effect The Ego 56:40 - Atira's Offerings And Upcoming Programs 1:02:05 - Last Words Of Wisdom 1:05:01 - Outro About Atira: Atira Tan is a trauma specialist, founder, author, activist, and passionate philanthropist dedicated to supporting individuals to transform their pain into power and freedom. Atira is a senior yoga and meditation teacher (500 E-RYT), art therapist (M.A. Expressive Art Therapy & Grad Dip. Transpersonal Art Therapy), a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), a somatic trauma specialist in sexual abuse recovery and trauma educator, TED speaker and #1 best-selling author, currently completing a Ph.D. studies in Expressive Art Therapies. Connect With Atira: Website: https://atiratan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atira.tan Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atira-tan-826894192 Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AtiraTan #PsychedelicPodcast

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 57: In this episode, we dive deep into Shiri's background story and discuss a variety of topics such as the meaning of being a visionary disruptor, the definition of what psychedelic integration is, building trust in order to let go, Psychopharmacopeia influencing the standards of psychedelic use, the importance of community and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:22 - Introduction 01:50 - Being A Visionary Disruptor 03:48 - Shiri's Background Story 08:18 - Psychedelic Integration 17:27 - How Do We Learn To Trust And Let Go? 26:42 - Psychopharmacopeia Influencing Psychedelic Use 36:08 - The Importance Of Community 42:20 - The Effect Of Trauma 51:49 - Shiri's Offerings, External Resources 57:02 - Outro About Shiri: Shiri Godasi (She/Her) is a teacher, visionary creatrix, depth poet and mother. She is best known for pioneering methods in the field of psychedelic integration and community bridging, including founding 5 psychedelic harm reduction organizations. She is passionate about creating a decolonized, psychedelic-positive counterculture and empowering others to step into radical authenticity/radical action to co-create a just world. Her professional certification program, The Psyched Soul PlaySkool of Integration & Soulpreneurship, trains people to become creative systemic disruptors through expert psychedelic support and heart-centred leadership. Her approach draws from transpersonal psychology, New-Earth sacred commerce, Eastern philosophy and multidisciplinary arts, fusing ancient wisdom with modern practices for a ‘Psyched’ lifestyle.   Connect with Shiri: www.psychedsoul.com www.psychedeliaintegration.org www.psychedelicintegrationcoach.com Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people, and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #ShiriGodasi #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Join us as we dive into a wide range of topics with Saj Razvi, founder of the Psychedelic Somatic Institute. We explore psychedelic psychotherapy, the three tiers of transpersonal reality, traditional vs psychedelic therapy, the role of relationship in the window of tolerance, working with transference, and the PSI training programs. Don't miss out on fascinating discussions about making psychedelics accessible, the role of cannabis in therapy, and plans for a training hub in Europe and the UK.

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 55: In this episode we discuss Keith's background story, how he joined forces with the "Heroic Hearts" project, his thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, the long-term effects after taking psychedelics, choosing whether to be the victor or victim, taking action instead of resisting and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:39 - Introduction 03:10 - Joining Heroic Hearts, Background Story 07:12 - Keith On The Psychedelic Renaissance 12:05 - The Longterm Effect After Taking Psychedelics 20:45 - How Have Psychedelics Influenced Yourself? 27:55 - Psychedelics Being A Catalyst For A Rites Of Passage 36:42 - Are You The Victor Or Victim in Your Hero's Journey? 43:51 - Taking Action Instead Of Resisting 47:16 - The Powerful Effect Of Connection 50:05 - Last Words Of Wisdom 52:49 - Outro About Keith: Keith Fiveson is an integrative health and wellness coach, a certified professional life and recovery coach, a contemplative/yoga therapist, and a meditation teacher who retired from the corporate world in 2016. In addition, a two-time cancer survivor/thriver who has practiced mindfulness and meditation for over 25 years focusing on Mindfulness interventions for stress and trauma as well as Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Connect with Keith: Website: https://workmindfulness.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindful-leader Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going - https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #KeithFiveson #PsychedelicPodcast

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 54: In this episode we dive deep into Jordan's background story as a writer and how he started working with Dr. James Fadiman. We go on to discuss the idea of having multiple selves and learning how to acknowledge every one of them, Jordan's upcoming projects, the meaning of "Occam's Razor", Jordan's personal experiences with psychedelics and much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:27 - Introduction 03:31 - Jordan's Story, Meeting Dr. Fadiman 09:37 - Having Multiple Selves 17:20 - Becoming Better Navigators In Everyday Life 22:49 - Is Everybody Trying To Be Their Best Self? 27:04 - Acknowledging All Our Selves 36:30 - Which Self Is Called To The Medicine? 40:42 - Managing Ones Addiction 45:30 - The Sacred And The Ordinary Are One 50:30 - Jordan's Future Projects 55:36 - The Meaning Of Occam's Razor 58:49 - Jordan's Experience With Psychedelics 01:04:40 - Where Can You Find Jordan? 01:07:16 - Outro About Jordan: Jordan Gruber, J.D., Renaissance Wordsmith—writer, collaborative writer, ghost writer, editor, and coach—has created and sculpted authoritative volumes in forensic law, financial services, psychology, and health and wellness. A graduate of Binghamton University and the University of Virginia School of Law, he founded the Enlightenment.Com website. He has recently co-authored Your Symphony of Selves (on healthy multiplicity) with James Fadiman, as well as The Bounce (on rebound exercise) with Joy Daniels.   Connect With Jordan: Website: https://jordangruber.com/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/EnlightenmentCom/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/jordangruber123?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #JordanGruber

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 53: In this episode, we dive deep into Yuri's background story discussing what brought him into the psychedelic space, meeting ayahuasca for the first time, kundalini yoga and holotropic breathwork, the importance of harm reduction and integration, dealing with psychosis, and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:26 - Introduction 02:23 - Yuri's Story, Meeting Ayahuasca 14:06 - Kundalini Yoga, Holotropic Breathwork 22:08 - Yuri's Observations Of Psychedelics 31:49 - Medicine Work Isn't For Everybody 35:41 - Prioritising Integration After Retreats 43:44 - Accepting Yourself Post-Ceremony 52:24 - Dealing With Psychosis 59:35 - Being Responsible When Screening 1:03:45 - Last Words Of Wisdom 1:09:13 - Outro About Yuri: Yuri is an herbalist, Kambo Practitioner, Breathwork Facilitator and a rewarded chef. He is currently serving as a facilitator for the Taiti Inti Team offering plant medicines such as Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Tabacco Purge and Kambo for deep work and healing for those who feel the call. Connect with Yuri: Website: https://www.taitainti.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/kambointi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Instagram: https://instagram.com/yurimagoori_official?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #YuriMagoori #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens