Psychedelic Conversations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we delve into Belinda's background story and what brought her to working with the medicine. We touch on serious matters such as cultural segregation and discuss the diverse topics she addressed at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado. Our conversation also delves into the integration of trauma-informed therapy in retreat settings, the merging of indigenous wisdom with modern science, and the concern of indigenous tribes losing contact with the medicine. Additionally, we cover insights from the MAPS MDMA training and so much more! 00:00 - Introduction 01:51 - Belinda's Background 03:49 - Cultural Segregation 05:13 - Various Topics She's Spoken On 10:17 - Recent Workshops 15:07 - Trauma-Informed Therapy 18:53 - Profound Ketamine Experience 22:55 - Causal Layered Analysis 27:09 - Losing Contact With The Medicine 29:53 - Caroline Myss, Religion vs Spirituality 31:16 - Approaching Medicine With Respect 33:41 - MAPS MDMA Training 36:49 - Upcoming Projects 39:04 - Outro About Belinda: Belinda is of Dine’ (Navajo) and A:shiwi (Pueblo of Zuni) descent. She is the wisdom carrier, healer, and founder of Kaalogii, LLC focused on cultural and traditional teaching, inner healing, and an international speaker on various topics impacting Native American communities in the United States. In addition, is a Program Advisor for Naropa’s Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Certificate Program and a Native American Engagement Coordinator for SoundMind. She is also a board member of the Church of the Eagle and the Condor. Belinda holds degrees in Health Sciences, Technology, and Public Health. In addition, Belinda has participated in the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, MDMA People of Color, Eye Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy and Ketamine Training Programs. Her most recent work includes a chapter in “How Psychedelics Can Help Save the World: Visionary & Indigenous Voices Speak Out” edited by Stephen Grey. She is the author articles that are available on charuna.net such as: Considerations for Psychedelic Therapist when working with Native American People and Communities”, “ Guidelines for Inclusion of Indigenous People into Psychedelic Science Conferences”. Connect with Belinda: Website: https://kaalogii.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belindap.eriacho 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 #PsychedelicScience2023 #SusanGuner #BelindaEriacho

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we discuss the founding of Soul Quest, the mainstreaming of psychedelics, the significance of integration when transitioning from a psychedelic ceremony to everyday life, and Chris' mission of giving indigenous tribes a voice in the United States. We also delve into his background story where he shares a profound transformative experience he had. Additionally, we explore the idea that the Earth is guiding us through psychedelic medicine to achieve collective healing, the importance of researching a practitioner or psychedelic retreat and cover many other topics. 00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - Soul Quest 03:29 - The Mainstreaming Of Psychedelics 05:24 - Transitioning Through Integration 06:32 - Giving Indigenous Tribes A Voice 08:33 - Learning From Each Other 10:00 - Indigenous Vs Western Use 10:47 - A Transformative Experience 13:17 - Chris' Background Story 15:46 - The Earth Is Cultivating Us 16:49 - Do Your Research 18:53 - Outro About Chris: Chris Young, Co-Founder, Medicine Man, Purveyor of Tribal Medicine. Founder/Spiritual Guide and Medicine Man Chris founded Soul Quest in September 2013 and established its foundation in April 2015. At a young age Chris felt the call to help others so In 1996 he obtained a certificate in Phlebotomy and Medical assisting where he then worked in a geropsychiatric Unit. In 1997 Chris went back to school to study Emergency Medicine and received a certificate for “EMT” where he worked as an ER tech at a local Hospital. Chris decided to learn more about alternative Medicine. So, he moved to Germany where he spent three years studying in Europe, he gained extensive experience with Sacred Plant Medicine and Plant medicine ceremonies where he found his spiritual religion Ayahuasca. After attending to many Ayahuasca religious Ceremonies he received the calling to bring the medicine to his homeland “The United States” to open an Ayahuasca Church and begin the teachings of the Ayahuasca Manifesto as well as bringing the miraculous healings of the spirit of Ayahuasca to everyone there. Connect with Chris: Website: https://www.ayahuascachurches.org/our-team/371/chris-young/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064556987457 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-young-700988105 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 #PsychedelicScience2023 #SusanGuner #ChristopherYoung

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we discuss Heather's background story, what brought her to this work, dealing with imposter syndrome as a therapist, the importance of integrating our psychedelic experiences, debunking the idea of ascension, the IFS model (Internal Family Systems), the creation of "The Moxie School", what brought her to the Psychedelic Science conference, and so much more! 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Heather's Background 03:10 - Managing Imposter Syndrome 05:42 - Integrating Psychedelic Experiences 07:39 - Debunking The Idea Of Ascension 10:29 - The IFS Model 12:23 - The Moxie School 14:30 - The Psychedelic Science Conference 17:37 - Outro About Heather: Heather Smith is a Certified IFS Therapist (Internal Family Systems therapy) and an Approved IFS Clinical Consultant. At her private practice, Insight Counseling of Alexandria, LLC, she utilizes parts work to support clients who are primarily healing troubling life patterns as a result of complex childhood trauma. Heather started The Moxie School® in January 2022 where she offers workshops, courses, and mentorship for therapists, coaches, and guides who want to hone their expertise in IFS and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Allotting her time to both psychotherapy and teaching has been a beautiful balance for her professionally. Developing her competency to teach and mentor IFS, Heather has completed IFS Levels 1 through 3 training, and has been a Program Assistant for several IFS Level 1 and Level 2 trainings. In addition, Heather has dedicated herself to her own personal therapy as a means to heal her own internal material and to also better support her professional work. Connect with Heather: Website: https://moxieschool.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersmithlpc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMoxieSchool 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 #PsychedelicScience2023 #SusanGuner #HeatherSmith

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 99: In this episode we discuss Nasreen's background, what brought her to the medicine space, her passion for working with psychedelic medicines, female-focused retreats, the importance of community, understanding that psychedelics are not a magic pill, details of the "Wellbeing By The Lakes" wellness festival, Nasreen's offerings and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:13 - Introduction 02:27 - Nasreen's Background 10:55 - Working With Psychedelics 15:03 - Female-Focused Retreats 23:17 - The Importance Of Community 24:48 - Psychedelics Are Not A Magic Pill 35:53 - Wellbeing By The Lakes Festival 41:12 - Nasreen's Offerings 44:03 - Outro About Nasreen: Nasreen El-Mariesh (Naz) is a a coach certified by the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, specialising in psychedelic integration, women's empowerment and relationships: to self, our loved ones, and the Divine. She is a Co-Founder of Women are the Medicine, a UK based company offering microdosing programmes and in-person European retreats dedicated to helping women harness the power of psychedelic integration. Their ultimate goal is to generate a positive wave of female-focused personal and collective growth, that will contribute to a more conscious, equitable, and abundant world. Naz's coaching approach combines science, somatics, and spirituality to provide an expansive and intuitive coaching experience. By delving deep and approaching self-discovery with curiosity, she guides clients through playful yet profound explorations of their emotional and energetic existence. With a decade of experience in organising luxury transformational retreats worldwide and an affinity for supporting other coaches, Naz brings a wealth of knowledge to her coaching practice. Naz is also a Festival Director for Wellbeing by the Lakes, a boutique wellness festival held at an award wining sculpture park in Dorset. Dates for the Wellbeing Festival: 7-10th September 2023 Purchase tickets here: https://www.wellbeingbythelakes.co.uk/ Connect with Nasreen: Website: www.nasreenel-mariesh.com Website: www.womenarethemedicine.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/nasreen_elmariesh?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Instagram: https://instagram.com/women_are_the_medicine?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 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 #NasreenElMariesh

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 98: In this episode we discuss Jonathon's background story, what brought him to this work, the mainstreaming of psychedelics, the lack of education and understanding regarding deforestation in the Amazonian rainforest, Jonathon's Blog: The Delicate Nature Of Ayahuasca and Yahweh, ayahuasca ceremonies gone haywire, graduated medicine facilitators summoning celestial spirits, the entity exorcism's in ayahuasca ceremonies, Reiki healers working from a distance, the dieta protocol and so much more! Jonathon's Latest Blog: https://rainforestmedicine.net/2023/06/25/the-delicate-nature-of-ayahuasca-and-yage/ Our Previous Conversation: https://youtu.be/cI9gPsS2ayA Our Clubhouse Talk: https://www.clubhouse.com/room/xV0R2jl3?utm_medium=ch_room_xr&utm_campaign=b70iG-YlOGxhPIYLMT536g-824436 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:27 - Introduction 02:43 - Jonathon's Background 09:38 - The Mainstreaming Of Psychedelics 11:20 - A Lack Of Education, Understanding 13:14 - Denver, CO Event - Psychedelic Science 16:42 - The Delicate Nature Of Ayahuasca And Yahweh 27:29 - The Intention Behind 3am, The Hourly Clock 35:48 - Have Ayahuasca Ceremonies Gone Haywire? 39:45 - Medicine Facilitators Summoning Celestial Spirits 44:45 - The Entity Exorcism's In Ayahuasca Ceremonies 56:34 - Reiki Healers Working From A Distance 1:00:45 - The Factors Of Ayahuasca's Precarious Nature 1:04:00 - The Dieta Protocol 1:04:40 - Jonathon's Offerings 1:10:54 - Taking Ayahuasca As A 12-Year-Old 1:14:00 - Last Words Of Wisdom 1:16:31 - Outro About Jonathon: Jonathon is an Ethnobotanist, facilitator and the author of Rainforest Medicine ~ Preserving Indigenous Science and Biological Diversity in the Upper Amazon. Jonathon has spent the past twenty-nine years studying rainforest plant medicine traditions. Since 1996 he has organized biannual “Rainforest Medicine Councils,” experiential workshops journeys, for “Personal, community and Planetary Renewal,” that have offered participants an intimate opportunity to meet and learn from cultural adepts, the mighty rainforest and the omnipotent plant teachers. Connect with Jonathon: https://www.oceanforest.org https://rainforestmedicine.net https://rainforestmedicine.net/calendar-of-events/programs/ 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 #JonathonWeisberger

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 97: In this episode we discuss Fred's background, what brought him to this work, his business "Welcome To Humanity", thoughts on psychotropic medications, the difference between being uncomfortable and being sick, humanities insatiable need to be diagnosed, the missing link for regulating trauma, the mainstreaming of psychedelics, trusting the elders, Fred's current projects and offerings, and so much more! 01:23 - Introduction 02:52 - Fred's Background 08:42 - Welcome To Humanity 13:18 - Is There Value In Psychotropic Medications? 16:52 - Being Uncomfortable Vs Being Sick 18:30 - What Is This Insatiable Need To Be Diagnosed? 23:38 - The Missing Link For Regulating Trauma 27:30 - The Mainstreaming Of Psychedelics 29:21 - Trusting The Elders 31:16 - Contraindications 35:35 - How Did We Get Here? 37:50 - Tranquilized Obviousness 41:57 - Research, Due Diligence 43:31 - Ketamine, LSD, MDMA, Entheogens 46:44 - Fred's Projects, Offerings 49:33 - The Global Madness 50:35 - Last Words 52:39 - Outro About Fred: Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate/psychiatrist serving in many capacities: keynote speaker, psychiatry expert witness, podcaster, mental health coach, and teacher. A desire to help people be real and heard has been the driving force leading him to multiple settings and roles as a psychiatrist over the years and compelling him to continually look for better, more effective ways to provide the highest quality care to align people with their most authentic self to deliver into an eagerly awaiting world. He is the amazing creator of Welcome To Humanity, The True Voice Course, Healing the Healer, and Global Madness. Connect with Fred: Website: https://welcometohumanity.net/ 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 #DrFredMoss #PsychedelicPodcast

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 96: In this episode we discuss George's background story, what brought him into the psychedelic space, generational tendencies and trauma, embracing post-traumatic growth, the profound story behind George's book, current observations in the psychedelic space, the powerful position of being a host, understanding the artform of integration, the wisdom lineage and so much more! George's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Before-Sacred-Rites-Passage-ebook/dp/B09QZFJ57X" 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:01 - Introduction 03:41 - George's Background 07:16 - Were Psychedelics A Homecoming? 09:25 - Generational Tendencies, Trauma 15:12 - Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth 17:23 - The Profound Story Behind George's Book 34:33 - Observations In The Psychedelic Space 41:03 - The Powerful Position Of A Host 47:47 - The Minimalist Journey 50:10 - Integration Is An Artform 53:43 - The Wisdom Lineage 1:06:30 - Susan's Coaching Experience 1:16:19 - Last Words 1:18:51 - Outro About George: George is a Father, Author, Explorer & Podcaster. He spent the last 30 years of his life trying to understand the nature of relationships, psychedelics, & communication and he’s recently written his first book “The Terror Before The Sacred”. Connect with George: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TrueLifepodcast Website: https://www.truelifepodcast.media/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueLifefactz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truelifepodcast 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 #GeorgeMonty

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 95: In this episode we discuss Kristin's background story, what brought her into the psychedelic space, the divine feminine energy of ketamine, the stigma around ketamine use, creating the set and setting, the clinical vs traditional model, current thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, working with traumatized people, the medicine helping connect people with spirituality, honoring the ancient traditions, the help provided for veterans with PTSD and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:02 - Introduction 02:21 - Kristin's Background 04:31 - The Divine Feminine Energy Of Ketamine 06:35 - Is Ketamine A Psychedelic Or A Sedative? 07:26 - The Stigma Around Ketamine Use 09:05 - Creating The Set And Setting 10:50 - The Clinical Vs Traditional Model 15:36 - Thoughts On The Psychedelic Renaissance 19:21 - Working With Traumatized People 27:45 - Medicine Helping Connect Us With Spirituality 29:22 - Having A Religious Background 31:15 - Honoring The Ancient Traditions 35:26 - The Help Provided For Veterans 39:26 - Last Words Of Wisdom 46:05 - Outro About Kristin: Kristin Stratford is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in rural Montana US. Kristin found ketamine in 2014 looking for ways to help with suicide and after working with humans and ketamine for 3 years, sees it as a possible tool to help people especially in crisis; to focus on life, joy, and possibilities. Kristin has 1000+ hours of helping humans suffering from trauma, moral injury, depression and pain. Connect with Kristin: Website: https://www.406Counseling.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-stratford-msw-lcpc-4a37316 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 #KristinStratford #PsychedelicPodcast

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 94: In this episode we discuss Shannon's background story, what brought him to this work, the inspiration for writing his book "Coming Full Circle", understanding the importance of a proper guided psychedelic experience, real healing versus instant gratification, treatment-resistant trauma, thoughts on individuals doing psychedelics on their own, what qualified support should look like, Shannon's current projects and offerings, the shamanic approach to medicine work and so much more! Shannon's Book - Coming Full Circle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959254049 00:00 - Fire Moment 02:12 - Introduction 02:53 - Shannon's Background 04:40 - A Proper Guided Psychedelic Experience 09:22 - Do Psychedelics Always Bring Up Trauma? 14:50 - Real Healing Vs Instant Gratification 18:58 - Treatment-Resistant Trauma 23:00 - Should You Have A Strict Medicine Plan? 26:24 - Doing Psychedelics On Your Own 33:48 - Projections, Counter-Transference 39:25 - What Qualified Support Should Look Like 41:50 - Shannon's Current Projects, Offerings 44:00 - The Shamanic Approach To Medicine Work 51:49 - Last Words Of Wisdom 54:48 - Outro About Shannon: Shannon Duncan is an entrepreneur and author of the landmark book, Present Moment Awareness. In his newest book, Coming Full Circle, Duncan shares what he learned during his own intensive multi-year process of healing trauma with the help of psychedelics. An advocate for those seeking to heal from trauma, it is his sincere wish that sharing what he learned through his experiences will be of service to those who are in need. Connect with Shannon: Website: https://shannonduncan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-duncan-author/ 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 #ShannonDuncan

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 93: In this episode we discuss Randall's background story, what brought him to the psychedelic space, triumphing over trauma with the help of psychedelics, the inspiration behind Randall's book, trauma being a new language in psychedelic communities, thoughts on the future of mental health, creating a lineage of wisdom, a few special stories from Randall and so much more! Randall's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Triumph-Over-Trauma-Psychedelic-Spirituality/dp/B0BSL1K3PX 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:52 - Introduction 03:16 - Randall's Background Story 07:10 - Triumphing Over Trauma 14:30 - The Inspiration Behind His Book 18:52 - Trauma Being A New Language 26:40 - The Future Of Mental Health 30:24 - Psychedelics And Children 39:20 - Creating A Lineage Of Wisdom 43:27 - A Few Special Stories From Randall 59:24 - Will You Write More Books? 1:01:18 - The Spouses Of Veterans 1:06:01 - Randall's Current Projects 1:08:14 - Outro About Randall: Dr. Randall Hansen has been an educator his entire life, an advocate for all things healing, and the author of "Triumph Over Trauma". He has been focused on transforming the lives of people for the past 20 years, with a special focus on life-balance, health, foods, and wellness. He discovered the healing power of psychedelic medicines about 3 years ago, and he has made it his mission since then to be a strong advocate for the intentional use of psychedelics for healing. He lives a joyous and gratitude-filled life with his amazing life partner/wife Jenny on a little forested hilltop overlooking a natural lake in the PNW. His Life Goal: Become a superhero for good health, healing, love, well-being, and positivity. Connect with Randall: Twitter: https://twitter.com/rshansen/ Website: http://www.randallshansen.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallshansen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randallshansen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringpines/ 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 #RandallHansen