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Psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson joins me to discuss using MDMA for relationships. We explore how MDMA can enhance intimacy when used safely for therapy. Jonathan shares insights from over 600 sessions helping couples communicate openly. We dive into his groundbreaking work treating relationship issues with psychedelics like MDMA, as well as training therapists in this approach. Explore the ethical considerations and safety protocols surrounding this therapeutic modality, and gain valuable knowledge on how psychedelics like MDMA can foster deeper self-awareness and strengthen the bonds of love.
In this episode:
00:27 Intro
03:21 MDMA-assisted therapy for trauma, anxiety, and depression
08:13 Using Zoom for therapy sessions, including MDMA and ketamine
19:40 MDMA use in therapy for couples, including its potential benefits and limitations.
21:25 Psychedelic use for couples therapy and emotional healing.
31:15 Navigating Therapy Challenges and Personal Experiences
40:10 Therapy Experiences, Training Insights, and Cautionary Tales
48:50 Self-Awareness and Accountability in Therapy
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Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and professional speaker based in Nevada City, California. With over 35 years of experience, Jonathan explores methods for personal evolution toward a more caring, peaceful, and happy life. His work has been featured in USA TODAY, Newsweek, and the Los Angeles Times. He has appeared on national TV talk shows, including Oprah. Jonathan is the author of nine books, delivering informative presentations on personal development.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
XTCasMedicine.com
MDMAcouplestraining.com
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Clinical pharmacologist, Stephanie Karzon Abrams joins me to share how ketamine can support our hormonal health. Stephanie walks us through the science + research behind why these compounds and psychedelics can help us towards finding balance when our hormones get out of whack. We dive into treating conditions such as PMDD, menopause symptoms, and the hormonal disturbances caused by autoimmune diseases.
In this episode:
[01:48] Intro
[02:28] Psychedelics' Dance with Hormones and Libido
[09:46] Psilocybin and its Potential for Women's Cycles
[14:39] Ketamine: A New Hope for Hormone Disorders
[29:15] Legal Plant Medicines for Intimacy and Connection
[36:36] Microdosing for Creativity, Mood, and Relationships
[41:45] Ibogaine Therapy's Promise for Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Stephanie is a clinical pharmacologist, community maker, and entrepreneur in the psychedelic space. Through her consultancy, Beyond the Bench, she provides comprehensive guidance and expert advice, offers open-access education, conducts research, and supports initiatives seeking to make a positive impact, in order to redefine the landscape of healthcare and support access to psychedelics and plant medicines.
LINKS
Article about TBI in relationships: https://www.beyondthebench.life/eleusinian-echoes/relationships-after-traumatic-brain-injury-tbi
Exhale: Femme Ketamine Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
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Psychedelics + ketamine therapies are powerful ways to support the opening of the mind. But is there a thing such as being TOO OPEN?
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He joins me to share how to live with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The impact of cancel culture on our cultural mindset and resilience The key differences between experiencing life with a closed vs. open mindset How digital distractions affect openness in relationships and intimacy Strategies for cultivating intentional relationships Nateâs personal journey towards embracing openness and writing his book, "Open" Understand the closed state by spending three days binging on screens and political outrage Fostering openness in romantic partnerships and understanding its significance Personality traits of openness and closeness according to the BIG FIVE inventory Scientific research of how personality traits can shift over time Insights from a skeptic's two-year journey in psychedelic-assisted therapy The varying experiences and effects of ketamine therapy Ketamine's antidepressant properties and its impact on neural plasticity Utilizing open awareness meditation for integrating psychedelic experiences Exploring the "80/80 marriage" concept for strengthening relationships Understanding the dynamics of the "sexual great depression" and vulnerability Patterns of trying to regulate our partner through sex Techniques for skillfully closing and upholding healthy boundariesTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. He is the author of the new book OPEN: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Nate is also the coauthor of the New York Times Editorsâ Choice The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage and the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing. Nate cofounded the mindfulness training company Life Cross Training and holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.
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Craving erotic stories and audio POV boyfriends who will tell you what a good girl youâve been? Dipsea is a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content.
Co-founder of Dipsea, Gina Gutierrez joins me to share about their work.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The evolution of the erotic audio industry and Gina's journey of co-founding Dipsea
Popular themes within erotic fantasies
Establishing emotional bonds with characters
The creative process behind crafting erotic narratives and insights into production
The impact of unrealistic expectations perpetuated by erotic content on real-life relationships
Common âickâ factors that hinder reader engagement + building tension in storytelling
The real-life effects of erotic fantasy on dating, relationships, and sexuality
Embracing consent as a desirable element of sex
Assessing the ethicality of porn or audio erotica
Distinguishing Dipsea's storytelling approach amongst others in the industry
Exploring hedonism as a positive and empowering facet of women's sexual liberation
Envisioning the future of women's sexuality and the roles of platforms like Dipsea and AI technology
The influence of sexual expression amid the pandemic
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Meet Gina Gutierrez, an empathy-driven entrepreneur with her sights set on reimagining and prioritizing female pleasure. As the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, a people-powered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content, sheâs passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness is essential, and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock liberating connections with their bodies. Armed with a psychology degree from Duke and a desire to break the stigma that fantasy should be stifled, sheâs ready to help women everywhere tap into their sexual powers.
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Dr Ido Cohen is here with me today to talk about the power of integration, why people struggle with it, and what golden nuggets you can extract. So you can support yourself with actual lasting change.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The various expressions of eros energy and the role of sensuality
Integration: An ongoing process to create long term sustainable change
Psychedelic integration using archetypes and the collective unconscious
Why we project archetypal and shadow traits in relationships
The personal vs collective archetypal energies + indigenous learnings
Holding the tension of opposites within the psychedelic experience
The power of self regulation and holding your own container
Bypassing with psychedelics - Ensuring youâre available for real transformation
The grief that comes from positive change + transformation
Tantric perspective of processing grief on a somatic level
How archetypes evolve in unexpected ways
Neurotic suffering versus authentic suffering
Village model of learning, psychedelic journeys and storytelling
Facilitator abuse and misuse
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Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D â serves individuals, couples and groups in San Francisco. He received his Psy.D from the California Institute of integral studies and trained at the Jung Institute In San Francisco. He works with a diverse range of challenges childhood trauma, inner critic, relational issues, lack of fulfillment, psychospiritual growth as well as psychedelic integration and preparation sessions with individuals and groups. His doctoral study researched the integration process of Ayahuasca ceremonies, while applying Jungian psychology to better understand how to support individuals in their process of change and transformation.
ï»żHe is the founder of âThe Integration Circleâ and facilitates workshops on the different dimensions of integration and the intersection of mental health, spiritual health and the entheogenic experience. Ido believes that the intersection of our psychological, emotional, somatic and spiritual dimensions can develop our relationships with our inner and outer worlds and create the changes we want to see in our life. Ido is passionate in supporting individuals to create long term, sustainable change leading to vibrant, authentic, expressive and love filled lives.
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Vetting Your Practitioners: â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guideâ
Exhale Femme Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
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World renowned meditation teacher, Emily Fletcher joins me to explore how to create a life from the seat of pleasure + desire.
Emily is the podcast host of the Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? https://link.chtbl.com/whythis, the founder of Ziva, bestselling author, + alchemical teacher teaching her practice the Sacred Secret.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Manifestation Rituals and the Complexities of Emotional Experience
Creating Safe Spaces for Authentic Expression and Emotional Alchemy
Balancing Masculine Energy and Nurturing Inner Growth
The Growth Edges that come with Publicly Owning your Pleasure
Integrating Sexuality into Branding: Understanding Audience Dynamics
Making Esoteric Concepts Accessible: Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Understanding
Effective Manifestation Practices and Overcoming Common Obstacles
Understanding the Influence of Consciousness on Manifestation
Exploring Pleasure Science: Nervous System Health and Well-being
Manifesting Through Orgasmic States of Consciousness
Navigating Skepticism and Misconceptions Surrounding Manifestation
Ancient Fertility Rituals
Confronting Judgment and Stigma: The Intersection of Spirituality and Experience
Exploring AI Influence and its Connection to Natural Networks
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Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva and host of the âWhy Isnât Everyone Doing This?â podcast. Sheâs an international speaker whose superpower is making esoteric tools accessible to a mainstream audience, teaching over 50k people meditation and manifesting.
Emily has spent the past three years creating Sacred Secret, a new movement informed by ancient wisdom and modern science to help you get exactly what you want in life, all by harnessing Embodied Manifesting tools and Emotional Alchemy.
Free masterclass on the science of Ziva Meditation: â https://zivameditation.com/podcastâ
Follow Ziva on Instagram: â instagram.com/zivameditationâ
Follow Emily Fletcher on Instagram: â instagram.com/emilystellafletcherâ
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Emily Fletcher's Podcast:
https://link.chtbl.com/whythis
Femme Ketamine Retreat:
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Vetting Your Practitioners: â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
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Relationship & Intimacy Coach Starielle Hope joins me to explore relationships as their own arena for growth. We share practices that you as an individual or you and your beloved can do to recognize + take accountability for your patterns around love.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Common mistakes people make in relationships + how to solve them
Reprogramming âthe happy ever afterâ fantasy
Cultivating high-level relational skills to create soul-fulfilling connections
Taking self-responsibility for our own patterning and programming
Strategies to access your unconscious mind and create new belief systems
Using breath, sound, movement to regulate your nervous system and create healthy attachment patterns
Unconscious Power dynamics in a relationship -- How to identify them, how to resolve them
Reciprocity and dynamic polarity in committed relationship
Sex as a ceremony for transformation, healing + elevation of consciousness
Starielleâs personal journey of listening to her body to discern aligned relationships
Somatics/language of the physical body plus parts work to access the unconscious and bring into conscious awareness for behavioral shifts
Moving sexual energy through the body without penetration or sensation
How psychedelics can be helpful for couples -- especially for men not conditioned in this society to have a relationship with their emotions.
Navigating grief while in a relationship -- new or long term.
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Femme Ketamine Retreat:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/exhale
Vetting Your Practitioners: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
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Starielle is a Relationship & Intimacy Coach who specializes in working with people who have been successful in their careers but have struggled to find that same level of success in their romantic and personal relationships. She guides them in clearing blocks to intimacy, revealing subconscious patterns that are keeping them from the sex & connections they want to experience, and develop the skills that will enable them to attract world-class partners. She also teaches Emotional Intelligence based Leadership to executive teams to help them work more efficiently and unlock maximum creative and productivity potential. She has a decade of experience studying somatic modalities, Internal Family Systems, sexuality, evolutionary psychology, communication techniques, masculine/feminine energy dynamics and tantra. She holistically teaches skills for deeper intimacy by addressing the emotional, physical, sexual, and spiritual planes to empower her clients to experience new depths of connection in their romantic relationships and broader communities.
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Named The Corporate Shaman by Forbes Magazine, Flor Bollini is regarded as one of the trailblazers in the plant medicine world.
Flor joins me to share her Shamanic perspective in the work of psychedelics + sexuality and how we can discern for our own selves what feels right for us.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The convergence of ancient cultures in relation to psychedelics and sexuality
Flor's personal journey highlighting the symbiotic relationship between sexuality and psychedelics
The significance of understanding your sexual energy as a vital life force for overall well-being
Exploring the shadow aspects of sex and psychedelics, and the consequences of suppressing sexual energy
Contrasting underground movements with the current Psychedelic Renaissance, empowering individuals to connect with the divine
The synergy between chemical compounds and the soul of entheogens
Clinical ketamine therapy infused with ritualistic elements
Advocating for safety and approaching complex compounds with reverence
Embracing the role of being your own shaman and embarking on your hero's journey
Integrating psychedelic experiences and recognizing the potency of microdosing
Empowering women in the realm of medicine and honoring the Tradition of Priestesses
Serving others while on the healing path
Developing the ability to discern between intuition and fear through accessible techniques to enhance intuition
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Flor Bollini. Pioneer, entrepreneur and medicine woman. Named The Corporate Shaman by Forbes Magazine, Flor is regarded as one of the trailblazers in the plant medicine world. With over a decade of experience pioneering her empathetic, feminine approach to serving and integrating psychoactive medicines, her methods have been adopted by the leaders in the space and have made Flor one of the most respected psycho-spiritual entrepreneurs in the world. Flor is the founder and CEO of NANA Health, first foundational platform for Psychedelic-Initiated Transformative Medicine. Sheâs also the co-founder of ReWire Therapeutics LTD, a UK biotechnology company that provides the first time released combination drug products in the psychedelic industry.
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Vetting your practitioners for psychedelics: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
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In this episode with Courtney Watson, we talk about how psychedelics can be a powerful tool for personal exploration in identity, pleasure, + resilience.
She shares about her work with Queer BiPOC , as well as, practices + rituals to access inspiration from ancestral wisdom.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Building resilience strategies amidst complex trauma
Navigating the repercussions of the pandemic and reclaiming a connection to pleasure
Courtney's impactful work with Queer BiPOC
How to create a sex-positive environment and educate children about pleasure
The significance of intersectionality in therapy, addressing unique challenges in sexual expression and healing
Empowering individuals to explore their sexual identities for greater self-acceptance
Broadening understanding about bisexuality and queerness beyond societal norms
The role of psychedelic therapy, particularly ketamine-assisted therapy, in sex therapy, with a focus on Queer + BIPOC
Unpacking the concept of energetic sex and embracing our fullest sexual selves through pleasure
Practices for connecting with ancestral guides and the wisdom they offer
Tapping into ancestral guidance to navigate sexuality and learn from familial patterns for healing and releasing shame.
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The dynamic founder of Doorway Therapeutic Services, Courtney, is not just a highly qualified therapist but a passionate advocate for those she serves. Her love for her work is deeply intertwined with her dedication to serving marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Queer Folx, trans/gnc/non-binary/2 spirit Folx, those exploring non-traditional relationships, and sex workers.
Courtneyâs passion lies in her service to her community and has led her to transform her solo practice into a group practice of predominantly Queer, BIPOC and TGNC providers offering their therapeutic expertise as a beacon of understanding and guidance to the community. Her goal is not just to help but to champion the healing journey of her clients and the professional development of her employees.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, she utilizes her rich educational background to work in tandem with breadth of knowledge that her lived experience provides. Academically speaking, she has a B.S. in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana (an HBCU), an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from UNLV, and an M.Ed. in Human Sexuality from Widener University and might finally be finishing her PhD studies in Human Sexuality this fall! Additionally she has trained with MAPS to provide MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy, CIIS to provide Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Polaris Insight Center to provide Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. As these medicines are rescheduled by the FDA and available to the public, Doorways will offer psychedelic therapy in addition to the current Ketamine offering now.
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We are exploring my favorite topic + the focus on this show: Sex and Psychedelics.
Amy + April from Shameless Sex and I all play moderators as we muse on our personal explorations + discoveries in plant medicine + psychedelics.
Some of these stories are beautiful + sweet, and some of them represent the darker, harder lessons we had to identify. Each of them is profound and valuable. Hopefully this talk inspires you, and if you need more support, Iâve created a guide for you.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The movement towards decriminalizing psilocybin and a focus on harm reduction
Safety considerations when combining psychedelics with sexual healing
A redefinition of the complexities surrounding "sex" and exploring how psychedelics can aid in this discovery
The supportive role of psychedelics in experiencing self-love and surrender on a profound, embodied level
Dr. Cat's personal journey as a sex therapist, integrating psychedelics into her professional practice
Exploring the erotic nature of psychedelics + Dr. Catâs model: Erosynthesis
Personal Ayahuasca experiences shared by Cat, April, and Amy, along with the valuable lessons learned
The destigmatization of the natural ebbs and flows of eroticism, particularly during times of grief
Holistic integration of psychedelic experiences + talk therapy
Guidance and suggestions for individuals curious about working with psychedelics
A comprehensive look at safety considerations and tips for selecting the right facilitator for your psychedelic journey
The importance of preparation, integration, and building trust with your chosen journey companions
Mental health considerations that should be addressed before delving into the world of psychedelics
Exploring the potential for transformative and deeply connected self-exploration during solo psychedelic experiences
The differences between feminine and masculine facilitators in the psychedelic realm
The crucial role of establishing and maintaining boundaries to facilitate a deeper surrender into emotional depths for profound healing.
MORE LINKS
Vetting Your Practitioners: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
Retreat Waitlist:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/RetreatWaitlist
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Amy Baldwin is a sex educator and sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica and Hakomi Methods. Amy is also the lead educator for uÌberlube, co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop, and was voted Sexpert of the Year within the pleasure products industry.
April Lampert is co-owner and chief sales and partnerships officer of Hot Octopuss, an innovative and award-winning sex toy company. She was voted Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry and has been educating people about sexual pleasure and sex toys at a global scale since 2008.
Together, Amy and April created the Shameless Sex podcast, inspiring radical self-love, sexual empowerment, and shame-free intimacy. Shameless Sex is known for its unabashed real talk about sexuality with a playful twist, and has been featured in mainstream media outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Womenâs Health, Menâs Health, Huffington Post, GQ, and Maxim, among other platforms.
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Mikaela de la Myco has been a leading voice in this space connecting plant medicine for fertility, motherhood, + womb health.
For new moms + moms-to-be who are curious about entheogens⊠This episode will be for you. We dive into how plant medicine can support women during their pregnancy journey, and the key considerations to be mindful of along the journey.
As a reminder, this is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider before pursuing any of the products discussed. I do not believe psychedelics are for everyone, please do the preparation + work necessary to care for yourself.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Microdosing Moms - How Entheogens Support Women Throughout Pregnancy
Consequences of the Birth Extraction Process in Western Practices
Entheogens Role within Postpartum and Mothers
Systemic Trauma and the Business of Birth: A Closer Look at Perpetuating Factors
Plant Medicine's Supportive Role in Pregnancy + Considerations for the Journey
The Mother's Role and Family Dynamics in the Psychedelic Space
Breastfeeding and Entheogens: Safety Considerations and Detection in Breast Milk
Clarifying Psilocybin Toxicity + Reproductive Risks
Ancestral Wisdom in MesoAmerican Traditions: Indigenous Rituals and Their Modern Relevance
Mushrooms for Hormone Balancing: Entheogens in Pregnancy Considerations
Mikaela's Personal Journey of a Mushroom Experience During the Third Trimester
Guidance on Responsible Psychedelic Exploration: Finding Trustworthy Guides and Leaders in the Field
And MORE!
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Mikaela de la Myco comes from a blended ancestry. Her peoples come from the hills of southern italy, the caribbean and the deserts and mountains of mexico.
In her everyday life, she is a mother, an entheogen educator, a womb care practitioner and acts as a community ceremony facilitator in occupied Kumeyaay & Luiseno territory, also known as San Diego, CA.
She passionately serves all people in ancestral healing ways with special focus in serving creatives, families, bleeding people, folks within the birthing continuum and people navigating conscious contraception.
Mikaela organizes quarterly ceremonies so people can journey through the dark amenta to uncover ancestral messages, rewrite trauma wounds and make meaning with mushroom and other earth medicines.
Her platform, Mama de la Myco is a creative space at the intersection of medicine woman, psychedelic mother and sacred hoe. Mikaela de la Myco has made the commitment to rematriate entheogens, do ma'at always and prove to the world that psychedelics are for families.
Her Survey for Mamas:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWK0FCuu0GfIrGYzWJkUzZHAhTVQDb_yn25qTiyBW73vC0Vw/viewform
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Sensual Awakening: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-awakening
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Today Iâve got Shawn Wells who is brilliant at mapping out how we can support our nervous systems, energy, brain, + cellular health from a supplement + biohackers perspective especially if we are journeying with psychedelics.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Key principles or practices that are essential for a balanced and sustainable approach to biohacking
Common pitfalls encountered by individuals in their pursuit of biohacking for optimal health and energy, along with strategies to avoid them
How psychedelic journeys can confront individuals with their deepest fears and traumas, and the ways in which biohacking, mindset, and nutrition can aid in this exploration
Guidance for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts, including how to seek support and explore alternative healing methods like psychedelics in a safe manner
Distinguishing between evidence-based supplements and potentially risky or unproven products in the quest for optimal health and energy
Research on how the combination of psychedelics and therapy is contributing to mental health support
The significance of conducting ceremonies in conjunction with therapy.
Understanding the neurological toxicity of MDMA and identifying supplements to support the nervous system
The importance of cultivating a healthy nervous system before embarking on a psychedelic journey
Recommended supplements for optimal health before, during, and after a psychedelic journey
Shawn's top-recommended supplement for enhancing neural plasticity
Exploring psychedelic supplement stacks
Echo dosing techniques to prolong neural plasticity and enhance integration
Addressing mitochondrial health as a means of healing trauma in the body
Supplements that support the use of stimulants and hallucinogens.
Holistic approaches to healing trauma
Understanding the interaction between 5HTP and MDMA and the risks of serotonin toxicity
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Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, stands at the forefront of nutritional biochemistry and supplement formulation, celebrated globally as "The World's Greatest Formulator." His expertise extends beyond crafting over 1000+ health products and holding more than 20+ groundbreaking patents; he is a pivotal thought leader in the realm of mental health and psychedelics, educating on the potential of psychopharmaceuticals worldwide.
Wells boasts a profound educational foundation with a Master's in Nutritional Biochemistry from UNC-Chapel Hill, complemented by a rich background in Business Administration and Exercise Science. As Biotrust Nutrition's former Chief Science Officer, he propelled the company to achieve a formidable $125MM in annual revenue, managing everything from R&D to regulatory affairs.
A seasoned entrepreneur, Wells has a hand in eight businesses and played a significant role in transactions exceeding $425 million, including the notable acquisition of Dymatize by Post Holdings. His business savvy, however, is matched by his commitment to mental wellness and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, a topic on which he has become an authoritative voice. Recently, he's taken his message to the international stage, keynoting in Poland and Estonia for MindValley, emphasizing the importance of mental health and education in psychedelics.
With resources available through his Zone Halo Research and his personal website, Wells is an inexhaustible source of knowledge for those seeking to improve their well-being. His ongoing contributions to the discourse on mental health and the safe use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes are recognized and respected worldwide.
Shawn's Free Before During and After Psychopharmacology Guide
https://shawnwells.com/beforeduringafterpsychopharmacology/
Connect to Shawn's ever growing community:
Website - https://shawnwells.com/
IG - https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/
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Co-founders of Ceremonia, a non profit psychedelic church, Austin Mao + Chuchu join me in this epic conversation. We explore the need for structure and discernment in finding the right guides for your journey.
We emphasize the importance of preparation and integration in these deep journeys, offering valuable insights into the path of healing and growth.
I really enjoyed dropping in with these two and Iâm stoked to share our conversation with you.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The origins of Ceremonia, a non-profit psychedelic church
The legal formalities in hosting + participating in a psychedelic retreat
Behind the scenes of running a non-profit
The importance of preparation and integration in the context of psychedelic retreats
Balancing spiritual growth and bypassing during a psychedelic journey
The complexities of integrating psychedelic experiences and the likelihood to uncover unresolved emotional issues
Navigating the potential pitfalls of spiritual bypassing
How Chuchu and Austinâs partnership enhances the facilitation process and the overall experience
What signs to look for when vetting a facilitator or ceremony space
Advice for individuals who are considering participating in a psychedelic retreat for the first time, and what should they look for in a reputable and safe retreat center
And more!
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Vetting Your Practitioner: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
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Austin Mao is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and keynote speaker on the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology and shamanism.
He is a co-founder of Ceremonia, a non-profit psychedelic church facilitating change makers and creators through what 96% of alumni share as the most profound experience of their lives. He has guided more than 400 founders including Fortune 500 executives, Silicon Valley Unicorn founders, and major blockchain leaders through their transformation towards living a life of inspired creativity, purpose, and peace.
Austin Mao shares a process of âModern Enlightenmentââa path to Awaken, Heal, and Manifestâthat is informed by the most advanced technologies of psychotherapy and neuroscience combined with ancient shamanistic wisdom and spiritual traditions. He shares a range of direct experience with some of the most prominent business leaders of the modern world, helping them harness their inner power to create greater impact through love and inspired creation.
Chuchu is a transformative guide in the realms of psychedelic integration and relationship coaching, has brought love, inner connection, and improved relationships to visionary leaders from TED, ETH, Trip.com, Alibaba, and more. With expertise in Plant Medicine/Psychedelics, IFS, Gestalt therapy, Tantra, Shamanism, and ancient spiritual wisdom, Chuchu co-founded Ceremoniaâa non-profit psychedelic church in Colorado. Through Ceremonia's endurable transformational programs, they seamlessly integrate the most proven technologies of psychotherapy, neuroscience, and plant medicine, combined with ancient shamanistic wisdom. Chuchu is also a lover, artist, designer, and dancer who passionately creates beauty in spaces, experiences, and fashion. Having overcome numerous adversities, starting businesses from a young age, and embodying values of love, freedom, and service, Chuchu's mission is to empower individuals, helping them discover their inner power and ability to create. Chuchu's core values encompass love, freedom, and service, with a mission to embody these principles and scale their impactful work, with Ceremonia as a platform, Chuchu continues to scale their impactful work, transforming lives with the power of love, service, and remembrance.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chuchuwithlove/ Website: www.ceremoniacircle.org
City: Denver, CO / Los Angeles, CA
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Today we dive into topics that are sensitive + complex in nature- discussing the black male brute archetype, how it came about + perpetuates across history and how it impacts sexual expression, tenderness, + platonic touch for men.
THIS episode depicts the impact to us + the culture at large when we donât take the time to understand nuance.
Letâs change the cultural narrative by inspiring conversation. If you resonate with this episode be sure to share the podcast or leave me a review.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The contextual factors that influence the processing of trauma, including aspects like race, gender, location, and ability
The pervasive influence of systemic racism, gender expectations, and societal biases that hinder safe expression and emotional completeness
Aaron's personal journey, navigating the layers of his sexual story as a Black male in the United States
The exploration of our familial legacies, uncovering the unconscious narratives we inherit and continue to carry
The damaging impact of the "black brute" narrative on our sexuality and our experience of touch
How systemic oppression has limited access to touch for BIPOC individuals
The value of community as a resource to reconnect with our authentic selves
The absence of tenderness and platonic touch within the Black community
Common narratives that emerge in Aaron's work and the influence of homophobia
Tracing trauma through various mediums, including pornography and music, and the importance of vulnerability and embracing our full humanity in our erotic experiences
The construction of traditional masculinity and the factors that threaten this identity
Embodied consent practices in the context of tender touch, exploring what is often missed and nuanced
The supportive role of the kink community for those who have been chronically untouched
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AARON JOHNSON is a facilitator, public speaker, and touch specialist who practices closeness as a way to break down barriers between people. As co-founder of both Holistic Resistance and Grief to Action, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of black people around homophobia, transphobia, internalized racism, and those that are Chronically UnderTouched. Because the purchasing, selling, lynching, and commoditization of the sexual energy of black bodies is a part of historical and present American culture, the long term impact of those trauma stories should be acknowledged and held as a map for our collective healing.
Stay Connected with Aaron:
https://www.holisticresistance.com/
https://www.grieftoaction.com/
https://www.instagram.com/holistic_resistance/
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My 4-week course, ALCHEMY, is now open for enrollment. Sex Love Psychedelics: Alchemy is a four-week LIVE course, taking you through the experience of sex as psychedelic with teachings in tantra, embodiment, + BDSM. Join here. â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/alchemy
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Have different desires than your lover? Does this mean that you're not compatible? Does this mean you canât have the sex life that we desire?
Worry not, my lovers. I really believe in the power of all of us having the sex life of our dreams. ....And I also understand how threatening it can feel when our partner doesn't have the same desires that we do⊠Tune into this ep to hear the strategies for negotiating for threesomes and sex fantasies.
IN THIS EPISODE YOUâLL HEAR:
The dynamics that emerge when your partner's desires differ from yours The delicate art of negotiation to co-create meaningful experiences Navigating the nuances of negotiation in scenarios involving threesomes or moresomes The various internal aspects of ourselves, each with its own beliefs and feelings Collaborating on plans independently of your partner's expectations The vulnerability required to express your desires, boundaries, needs, and fantasies Strategies for fostering a satisfying sex life that resonates with both partners A deep dive into the Wheel of Consent, distinguishing between allowing and receiving The fear that can arise in relationships when conflicting desires or unconventional preferences emerge Dr. Cat's guide on the Yes, No, Maybe framework A tantalizing look into the upcoming course exploring Tantra and BDSM: Alchemy A discussion on the collective trauma surrounding women's sexuality being reduced to entertainment Introducing a "play lab" with your partner, setting aside 20-30 minutes to explore new experiences And much more!WANT MORE?
https://bettymartin.org/videos/ Alchemical ecstasy: Your complete guide to erotic negotiation: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/SexualNegotiation My 4-week course, ALCHEMY, is now open for enrollment. Sex Love Psychedelics: Alchemy is a four-week LIVE course, taking you through the experience of sex as psychedelic with teachings in tantra, embodiment, + BDSM. Join here. â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/alchemy--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message -
The maestro of play party ceremonies, Yossef Sagi joins me to share about the healing + evolution that occurs in the nuance of love, of sex. Tantra and BDSM help us discover our personal patterns, desires, + fantasies.
Starting the first week of October, Yossef will be one of my guest teachers for my course: Sex Love Psychedelics: Alchemy. In this episode youâll see these ways that we apply spiritual theory into practical applications.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Maintaining integrity in the fields of sex work and sexual education: Strategies for safeguarding work and energy Trust in relationships: Identifying the physical cues How sex and psychedelics serve as tools for self-discovery and shifting perspectives The intersection of BD.SM and consciousness: How play scenes impact your daily life Yossef's journey of s.xual awakening and non-genital orgasmic experiences Navigating ânon-alignment: versus Alignment and Utilizing Depression as a Catalyst for Life Direction Inside play parties and group s.x: A glimpse into The Mystery Temple Conversations on consent, boundaries, violations, and addressing misconceptions Partners in exploration: Tackling common challenges in play parties Curious about conscious group play? Here's some advice to get started + MORETHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Yossef Sagi
A curious mystic at heart, Yossef is on a mission to create a permission field for all beings to feel loved and accepted in their full expression. The focus of Yossefâs work is through the complex lens of human sexuality. This starts with deconstructing the causes of sexual shame and creating space for the exploration of our truest desires while maintaining healthy boundaries.
Yossef employs a wide variety of modalities (coaching, somatics, Tantra, BDSM, consent frameworks, and sex education) and shape-shifts between them to create unique experiences that pierce straight to the soul.
Yossef (AKA Daddy Magick) hosts Mystery Temple - a personal development workshop disguised as Los Angelesâ fastest growing conscious sex party; facilitates sacred sexuality and consent workshops at festivals and conventions; and works with individuals and couples on healing their relationship to their eros.
www.YossefSagi.com
IG: @yossefsagi
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Check out my experience from 2023 Burningman with reference to the Eleusinian Mysteries here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxDrwvLLzu4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
My 4-week course, ALCHEMY, is now open for enrollment. Sex Love Psychedelics: Alchemy is a four-week LIVE course, taking you through the experience of sex as psychedelic with teachings in tantra, embodiment, + BDSM. Join here. https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/alchemy
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I'm here to debunk myths about ketamine and reveal its healing potential within couples' therapy. This episode offers a peek into what it's really like to work with me in a couplesâ session, guiding you through the full journey's arc â from preparation to integration. It's more than just the dose; it's a holistic experience.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Dr. Cat's personal experience with ketamine
The role of ketamine in nurturing closeness among couples and its capacity to heighten empathy
A look into a psychedelic assisted therapy ketamine session designed for couples
The significance of preparation, integration, and rituals that lend coherence to the transformative voyage
The arc of the session - offering a comprehensive transformation
Defining your âwhyâ and setting intentions as a compass to guide your journey
The importance of vetting facilitators to ensure their energy aligns with your intentions
Testing for fentanyl contamination in powdered substances
Choosing the right setting: private ketamine assisted therapy, group therapy, and ketamine clinics for a tailored experience
The lasting changes ketamine can bring when guided by a therapist.
Dr. Cat's upcoming couples and femme-focused ketamine retreats in 2024
How generational trauma shapes our capacity to embrace love and profound intimacy
discernment skills to distinguish between healthy and toxic relationships, fostering emotional well-being
Stigmas surrounding ketamine, recognizing its potential to foster intimacy and redefine the scope of therapy â embracing ceremony, celebration, and sensuality.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Dr. Cat Meyer, PsyD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex, trauma, and ketamine-assisted therapy, author, yoga teacher, and international speaker dedicated to evolving the relationship we have surrounding sexuality and our bodies. She is the host of podcast Sex Love Psychedelics and the founder of SexLoveYoga.com an online platform for education and programs on relationships, sexuality, and embodiment.
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Upcoming 2024 couples and femme-only ketamine retreats hosted by yours truly. If you're ready to embrace profound transformation alongside your partner, join the waitlist! https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/RetreatWaitlist
FREE guide for vetting your psychedelic practitioner: â â â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guideâ â
Letâs not speed up the process + skip over the very real + important fact around who is facilitating for you. Vetting who you are working with supports your safety + deepest surrender for healing. Iâve created a guide for you with questions to ask yourself + your facilitator, whether that be in the sex or psychedelics space.
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Energetic lovemaking guide + Sex and Relationship coach Bibi Brzoka joins me explore the concept of energy + how it affects our body, our love, + even the vibrance on our life. My life changed when I realized that sex was energy. No longer was it just this experience of friction between body parts, but that we could penetrate with the invisible, yet palpable extension of energy.
Thereâs some juicy energetic practices + practical tips within this conversation. All of which highlight truly how sex IS psychedelic.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Bibi's inspiring journey of leaving the corporate world and embracing her sensuality, ultimately transforming her sex life. Expressing your eroticism and breaking free from the need for external approval. Full body orgasms and Bibiâs sexual awakening. How to prioritize pleasure practices even amidst a busy schedule. The essential "must-haves" for cultivating skills in energetic love making. How to circulate your turn-on throughout your entire body, unlocking the potential for an extraordinary sexual experience. The psychedelic dimensions of sex and the journey towards becoming orgasmic. How to inspire your partner towards slowing down, altering the flow, or changing the style of sex through effective communication Dr. Cat's personal experience with energetic love making, offering unique insights. Power struggle between two people in sex - How can we avoid it? The common ways that sexual energy or vibrancy can leak and learn how to reclaim and maintain your vitality. The intersection of grief, sexuality, and the journey towards finding softness and healing amidst the process.Bibi also answers our audience's questions:
What can I do if my guy canât kiss?
Iâm trying to do a regular masturbation practice, but I get bored after a few minutes. help!
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Bibi is VITA certified Love, Sex and Relationship coach, holistic sexuality international speaker and energetic lovemaking guide. She has presented her trailblazing, disruptive approach to sexuality throughout the world; including events like Mindvalley Summit and A-Fest, Summit LA, YPO and EO forums, and publications like Vogue, Elle Magazine and Marie Claire. Her heart-opening and taboo-crushing courses create spaces for conversation and plant seeds for exploration of conscious sexuality. Through her offerings of online courses, group workshops, speaking engagements, lectures and one on one work, in both English and Spanish, she serves clients from around the world in their transformation to both thriving single individuals and loving couples. In her free time she kites surfs, reads books and explores the world.
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FREE guide for vetting your psychedelic practitioner: â â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guideâ
Letâs not speed up the process + skip over the very real + important fact around who is facilitating for you. Vetting who you are working with supports your safety + deepest surrender for healing. Iâve created a guide for you with questions to ask yourself + your facilitator, whether that be in the sex or psychedelics space.
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Dr. Melissa Barker is an advocate for psychedelics + the improvement of protocols for complex PTSD. In this episode, youâll hear our personal experiences with trauma, therapy + how psychedelics helped.
If you have a loved one experiencing the pain of trauma + sexual assault, perhaps this will provide the words they need to hear.
In this episode, youâll hear:
The embodied practices that can support a trauma survivor How the word âtraumaâ can become an excuse to remain disempowered Pop psychology + the cultural blocks that get in the way of people being able to receive the help they need The Phoenix Project - A free community with resources for integration tips, self-healing topics + psychedelic integration The difference between PTSD + Complex-PTSD How psychedelics have the potential to transform our understanding of trauma processing Melissaâs personal experience with MDMA + ketamine for processing trauma Healing from narcissistic exes + cultivating internal safety Psilocybin is a tool to create a deeper relationship with the self Hypervigilance + processing the trauma after a breakup Taking responsibility for our healing and not outsourcing it to others Trauma survivors processing enmeshment and losing the sense of self Pearls of wisdom for trauma survivors to help understand themselvesTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
âTrauma is not the monster in the room. Trauma is the catalyst to growth and inner transformation.â â Dr. Melissa Barker
Dr. Melissa Barker, EdD is an entrepreneur, activist, and emerging voice in the growing psychedelics movement. Dr. Barker is the founder of The Phoenix Project, a community-led mental health tech platform created by survivors for survivors.
Dr. Barker holds a doctorate in Transformative Leadership. Her doctoral dissertation (Leading Through the Dark: Hope and Healing after Personal and Collective Trauma) focuses on how trauma survivors are finding sustainable healing, especially in the shadow of the pandemic.
From 2018 to 2019, she served on the Board of Directors for STAND! For Families Free of Violence, a Bay-area nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
In 2014, Dr. Barker filed a Title IX Civil Rights case against UC Berkeley for mishandling sexual violence cases on the college campus. In total, 31 brave survivors came forward, and four years later, the Office of Civil Rights found UC Berkeley had violated Title IX.
Dr. Barkerâs personal experience of sexual violence and her resulting PTSD diagnosis led her to explore such modalities as somatic therapy, IFS, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy. She eventually discovered the incredible therapeutic power of psychedelics and began implementing them to integrate her trauma.
Her experiences with ketamine, MDMA/MDA, psilocybin, and LSD (alongside her work helping other survivors) spurred her into a deeper understanding of what healing from sexual trauma, abuse and violence means for women, particularly in todayâs current climate.
She is now in the process of developing a new iteration of The Phoenix Project that utilizes revolutionary tech to support psychedelic integration for trauma survivors and to connect them with the community and resources they need.
Dr. Barker has been featured in HuffPost, Forbes, Nasdaq, and as one of Thrive Globalâs âSocial Impact and Nonprofit Leaders to Watchâ. Sheâs been interviewed on Third Wave and Only One in the Room podcasts. She was a featured Mentor on the psychedelics track at SXSW in 2023.
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Guide for vetting your psychedelic practitioner: â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide
Join me for an erotic couples retreat where you and your beloved explore the sacred arts of tantra and BDSM and unlock its synergistic power in the bedroom and beyond... Love + Leather: â https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/LoveAndLeather
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Whether you're in a non-monogamous relationship, or if youâre just curious, this episode is for you. Irene Morning, MS (she/her) is a somatic pleasure coach, intimacy educator, and bestselling author of The Polyamory Paradox: Finding Your Confidence in Consensual Non-Monogamy.
We get into the nuances of non-monogamous relating and how you can support yourself + your loves with compassion + care.
In this episode, youâll hear:
Creating security in non-monogamous relationships Ireneâs inspiration and process for writing her book, The Polyamory Paradox Vetting non-monogamous therapists and support Developmental trauma and non-traditional relationships Fawning; how to tell the difference between self-betrayal and leaning into an edge The Window of Tolerance, dysregulation + Examples of self resourcing Navigating New Relationship Energy - How to support the relationship at the beginning of another one Taking the right amount of responsibility - Not over and not under Regulating your nervous system to cultivate higher discernment Leaning into vulnerability by expressing your requests + desires Relationships with your Partnerâs metamour -- their partner -- kitchen table relationship Regular relationship check-ins to deepen the connectionIrene even answers some questions directly from our audience:
I feel pressured to be friends with my partner's partner, advice? Do âdonât ask, donât tellâ relationships work?THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS
Irene Morning, MS (she/her) is a somatic pleasure coach, intimacy educator, and bestselling author of The Polyamory Paradox: Finding Your Confidence in Consensual Non-Monogamy. She weaves together extensive training in somatic healing and sexual health counseling with her lived experience of being queer, kinky, and polyamorous to help others create relationships that fulfill their unique desires and needs. In addition to her private coaching practice and writing, Irene is the founder and creator of Pleasure Coven (an ongoing group program for femmes reclaiming pleasure) as well as Vice President / Managing Director of Curiosity Bears (a sex-positive events community-based in Southern California). Both her work and personal life revolve around the belief that centering our own pleasure is not only healing on an individual level but also in service of interdependence and collective well-being.
http://www.irenemorning.com
Book (The Polyamory Paradox: Finding Your Confidence in Consensual Non-Monogamy): https://a.co/d/c3UE97J
IG: https://www.instagram.com/irene_morning/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0KDzcIl2guF5m6vED8MPWg
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