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Episode 116:

In this episode, we explore Michou Olivera's transformative journey with psychedelics, highlighting the profound impact of mushrooms and LSD on her life. We delve into the ethical dimensions of psychedelic use, the importance of setting, and the cultural shifts surrounding these powerful medicines, particularly in the context of the Psychedelic Renaissance. Michou’s work involves educating and empowering individuals to navigate their path towards self-discovery and enlightenment using these medicines responsibly and safely. We discuss the challenges and responsibilities of being a facilitator in this expanding field, emphasizing the need for ethical engagement, and thorough preparation. Michou's perspective as both a guide and a lifelong student in the world of psychedelics offers a compelling view of the possibilities that these medicines present for deep, personal transformation.



About Michou Olivera:

Michou Olivera is an accomplished expert in psychedelics, offering comprehensive services through her business, Michou Olivera Psychedelic Guidance & Integration. She provides guidance and support for those using psilocybin mushrooms and LSD, focusing on safe and effective usage for healing and personal transformation. Michou co-founded the Western Massachusetts Psychedelic Society and co-hosts the global Psychedelic Community Zoom. Her journey began in 2018 during a life crisis, leading her to reconnect with psychedelic mushrooms and experience profound personal changes and spiritual awakenings. Michou cultivates various mushroom strains and specializes in psychedelic guidance, integration, and education, with a focus on trauma-informed harm reduction and empowerment. She also teaches mycology and mentors in the psychedelic field.



Connect with Michou:

Website: https://michouolivera.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michouolivera/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michou.olivera



ThirdWave: https://thethirdwave.co/directory/therapists/psychedelic-integration/massachusetts/michou-olivera/



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



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Episode 115:

In this episode, Adam shares his transformative journey from having "the perfect life" to facing major personal downfalls that led him to the world of psychedelics. We delve into how DMT has reshaped his approach to life, mental health, and personal growth. This discussion also explores Adam's book, which provides insights and practical guidance on safely exploring DMT. For those interested in the profound impacts of psychedelic experiences on self-discovery and neuroplasticity, this conversation offers a deep dive into the subject. Join us as we explore the transformative power of psychedelics in navigating life's challenges and achieving profound personal insights.



Adam's Book:

Butler's DMT Field Guide: A Brief History, Step-by-Step Recipes, and Personal Experiences From a DMT Saturated Consciousness https://amzn.eu/d/gaSvGRY



About Adam:

Adam Butler is a psychedelic philosopher and passionate DMT psychonaut focusing on mental health, neuroplasticity, self-exploration, and the extreme limits of human potential and ability. Combining an academically trained intellect, empathetic heart, and life-hardening experiences, Adam has found his niche in helping others overcome the fear associated with PTSD, depression, sexual repression, and addiction. By incorporating psychedelic compounds with deep meditation, lucid dreaming, and tantric practices he has changed from being an over worked, over-weight, stressed-out alcoholic asshole into a balanced, healthy, and sober friend and mentor to many.



Connect with Adam:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbyadambutler?igsh=MWRhd3hpeHZnN2w2Nw==



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



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Episode 114:

In this episode, we discuss Bradley's personal journey with plant medicine, which unexpectedly begins during a quest for relaxation in Costa Rica, leading to a profound transformation and the birth of Reunion. We delve into the misconceptions surrounding psychedelics, the healing power of community, and the importance of setting intentions for the retreat experience. Bradley shares insights into the curated retreats Reunion offers, emphasizing personal growth, self-development, and the importance of integration post-retreat. Our conversation also touches on the broader psychedelic renaissance, the legal landscape in Canada, and the critical role of self-acceptance and authenticity in the healing process. Join us on this enlightening journey as we explore the intersection of personal transformation and psychedelic experiences at Reunion.



About Bradley:

Bradley Wells is the Founder and Steward as well as a Workshop Facilitator at Reunion Costa Rica on Sugar Beach, a not-for-profit beach-front healing center. This unique center offers Ayahuasca and Psilocybin ceremonies, supplemented by both ancient and modern modalities designed to ignite the best in one's life. Reunion stands as a testament to the transformational power of plant medicine, fostering healing, learning, self-discovery, and self-acceptance for those who visit.



The inception of Reunion traces back to Wells' personal journey. Over his career, he established multiple successful companies, driven more by a determination to prove his worth than by sheer brilliance. This relentless pursuit of achievement, however, came at great personal sacrifice. A pivotal moment came somewhat unexpectedly when he had the opportunity to experience Ayahuasca, leading to a profound transformation in his outlook on life, business, and his own self-perception. This encounter with plant medicine set him on an incredible, challenging, yet ultimately rewarding path.



Wells learned that living authentically sometimes necessitates making difficult decisions for the sake of healing one's soul. His experiences enabled him to embrace his identity as a gay man—a truth he had long acknowledged but deeply suppressed. Opting to live more authentically, he came out, which led to significant changes in his life. He sold his company, ended his 25-year marriage amicably, and founded Reunion. Through establishing this retreat center, he has been able to apply the insights gained from his business career in a manner that eschews profit as the primary focus, instead finding great purpose and meaning.



Reunion's mission is to provide those seeking personal growth, self-acceptance, and healing with the opportunities and experiences necessary to foster positive change within themselves and, by extension, in the world. Wells has created a welcoming space at Reunion for everyone who wishes to ignite a new chapter in their life.



Connect with Bradley:

Website: https://www.reunionexperience.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereunionexperience

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reunion.experience?igsh=MXE3c2FqMWVyc2puNw==

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-wells-191695103?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app



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



This show is for information purposes only,

and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.



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



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Episode 113:

In this episode, we discuss Inna Zelikman's journey and her insights into the transformative power of holistic and psychedelic-assisted therapies. As a seasoned integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Inna brings over two decades of experience in treating substance use disorder, mental health issues, and chronic pain. We delve into the innovative approaches of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy offered at Recovery Without Walls, highlighting the personalized treatment plans and the integration of holistic healing methods. Our conversation covers the critical aspects of mental health care, the potential of psychedelic therapies to revolutionize psychiatric treatment, and the challenges within our current system. Join us on Psychedelic Conversations as we explore the pioneering work that is setting new paths for healing and transformation in the realm of mental health care.



About Inna:

Inna Zelikman RN, MS, ANP, PMH-NP, is an integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and the Director of Integrative Mental Health at Recovery Without Walls. For the past 20 years, she has been treating patients with substance use disorder, mental health, and chronic pain. Mrs. Zelikman has completed MDMA-assisted psychotherapy training and is certified as a psychedelic practitioner with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). She is certified in Internal Family Systems Level 1 and is currently in the process of completing Innate Somatic Intelligence™️ trauma therapy approach (ISITTA) training. She received her training in nutritional medicine through the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM). Since 2020, Mrs. Zelikman has been offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of substance use disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and chronic pain.



Connect with Inna:

Email: office@recoveryww.com

Website: https://recoverywithoutwalls.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoverywowalls/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recovery.without.walls.rww/



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



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Episode 112:

In this episode, we delve into the world of Visionary Art with the renowned painter and sculptress, Martina Hoffmann. We discuss Martina's unique journey from her childhood in Cameroon and Germany to her pivotal encounters with psychedelic substances and visionary experiences that deeply influence her art. Martina shares insights into her artistic process, highlighting her work's focus on feminine divine, spirituality, and the intimate connection between expanded states of consciousness and creativity. She also reflects on her collaborations with visionary artists and mentors, including Robert Venosa and Stanislav Grof. This conversation offers a profound look into the life and work of a central figure in Contemporary Visionary Art, exploring the intersections of art, spirituality, and psychedelics.



About Martina:

German-born, Martina Hoffmann partially grew up in Cameroon, West Africa. She studied art education with Professor Kiefer (father of Anselm Kiefer) and sculpting with Professor Spelmann at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt/Main, Germany. During this time she also met the Fantastic Realist, Robert Venosa, and greatly inspired by his work, began her work as a painter. During their 30 year relationship they closely worked together, taught workshops worldwide and shared studios, both in the US as well as in Europe. Today Martina Hoffmann works as a painter and sculptress and remains a central figure in contemporary Visionary Art. Her paintings offer the viewer a detailed glimpse into her inner landscapes - imagery that has been inspired by expanded states of consciousness. Her Visionary Realism is decidedly feminine and places the ‘Universal Woman’ in an intimate cosmos. The artist has spoken on behalf of art and culture at events and conferences such as 'Estados Modificados De Consciencia', Universiity of Cuernavaca Mexico, 'Chimeria', France, and the 'The Promethean Impulse' at the HR Giger Museum in Switzerland, et. al..



Connect with Martina:

Website: https://www.martinahoffmann.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/artbird2013

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martina_hoffmann_art

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-hoffmann-aa88452/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinaHoffmannFineArt?ref=ts&fref=ts



Robert's Website: https://www.venosa.com

Pascal's Website: https://www.pascalferry.com



Please also take note of her VIVA pages, representing the private collection of art by Robert Venosa, Martina Hoffmann & Pascal Ferry. With over 350 pieces of paintings, drawings, book illustrations, sculpture, and the planning of a future museum/gallery space:

https://www.martinahoffmann.com/viva



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



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

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! 

 

Episode 111: 

In this episode we discuss Ambers personal journey of supporting her husband through multiple combat deployments and their struggles transitioning back to civilian life, leading to the discovery of psychedelic therapy as a path to healing. Her story is one of love, resilience, and the pursuit of healing, not only for her husband but for countless other veterans facing similar challenges. We delve into the challenges spouses face, the importance of community support, and the potential of psychedelics like ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT in treating PTSD, TBI, and fostering a deeper connection to life and purpose. As we explore the growth of VETS and their mission to expand access to psychedelic therapies, Amber's insights highlight the importance of individualized approaches, legislative change, and ongoing personal work in the healing journey.  

 

Join us as we uncover the profound impact of psychedelic therapy on veterans, their families, and the broader community, emphasizing hope, healing, and the endless possibilities of the human spirit. 

 

About Amber: 

Amber Capone - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Amber has a history of fixing, building, and tenaciously seeking solutions to complex challenges. In 2019, she chose to walk away from a successful career at the top-producing real estate agent in order to pursue her most critical work yet, serving as a Co-Founder and chief executive officer of VETS. As her own personal and professional life began to unravel upon Marcus’ separation from the military, she became determined not to become a victim but to pursue victory for her own family, as well as countless others who are suffering. Amber possesses a heart for serving others and a steadfast determination to make a difference. 

 

Connect with Amber: 

Website - https://vetsolutions.org/  

LinkedIn for Amber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-capone/  

Linkedin for VETS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetsolutionsorg/  

VETS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veteransolutions/?hl=en  

 

Marcus and Amber Capone Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/marcus_amber_capone/?hl=en 

 

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 

 

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