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Microdosing With Leslie Draffin Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Leslie Draffin is truly a modern day medicine woman. She is a somatic psychedelic guide and sensual embodiment coach.

She joins us on Episode #266 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast and shares her journey of healing and self-discovery through intentional microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms. Leslie's path to this work began with her own experiences of shame, disconnection, and addiction. She tried various Western medical treatments but found true healing through spiritual modalities like meditation and mindfulness, as well as psychedelic medicine. 

Leslie explains that microdosing involves taking small doses of psychedelics, such as mushrooms, over a period of time, following a protocol. She emphasizes the importance of integration, which involves reflecting on and incorporating the insights and experiences that arise during the microdosing journey. Leslie also discusses the neuroscience behind psychedelics and their effectiveness in healing trauma by opening up the default mode network in the brain and facilitating communication with the body. 

She highlights the mystical aspects of psychedelics and the importance of trust and intention in the healing process. Psychedelics, particularly psilocybin mushrooms, can help tap into the subconscious and deep subconscious, aiding in the exploration of one's consciousness and the understanding of why we are the way we are. 

Combining psychedelics with somatic practices can be influential in healing trauma and regulating the nervous system. Somatic practices help ground individuals and create safety during psychedelic experiences. Psychedelics can amplify intentions and emotions, making somatic practices essential in navigating challenging experiences. Healing is a continuous journey, and while psychedelics can bring transformation, it doesn't mean complete eradication of struggles. 

Psychedelics can bring awareness and presence, allowing individuals to process triggers and emotions in a different way. Microdosing is not about getting high or tripping, but rather taking a low dose that allows individuals to go about their daily lives. 

Psilocybin may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with certain medical conditions or a history of bipolar or schizophrenia. It's important to do research, understand personal risks, and approach psychedelics with intention and gratitude.
Takeaways


Intentional microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery.Integration is a crucial part of the microdosing journey, allowing for reflection and incorporation of insights and experiences.Psychedelics work by opening up the default mode network in the brain and facilitating communication with the body, making them effective in healing trauma.Microdosing is not a lifelong practice, but rather a tool that can be used for a specific period of time and then revisited if needed.Trust and intention are key elements in the healing process with psychedelics. Psychedelics can help tap into the subconscious and deep subconscious, aiding in the exploration of consciousness and understanding of oneself.Combining psychedelics with somatic practices can be influential in healing trauma and regulating the nervous system.Somatic practices help ground individuals and create safety during psychedelic experiences.Psychedelics can amplify intentions and emotions, making somatic practices essential in navigating challenging experiences.Healing is a continuous journey, and while psychedelics can bring transformation, struggles may still exist.Psychedelics bring awareness and presence, allowing individuals to process triggers and emotions in a different way.Microdosi

Self-Discovery With Natalie Bedard Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Natalie Bedard joins us for episode #265 Self Discovery

Natalie is an energy healer and empowerment coach. She is the founder of LiftOneSelf.com and the host of the Lift One Self Podcast.

On This Episode

Natalie Bedard shares her journey of self-discovery and healing after a life-threatening illness. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with the nervous system and processing emotions to achieve healing and wholeness. Natalie encourages radical honesty and befriending emotions like anger to understand their underlying messages. She also discusses the significance of finding personal meaning in suffering and using it as a catalyst for growth and empowerment. In this conversation, Natalie Bedard discusses the importance of self-worth, resilience, and facing pain. 

She emphasizes the need to embrace authenticity, navigate emotions, and give ourselves permission to go through personal transformations. Natalie also talks about the power of appreciation and deep conversations, and the impact they can have on our relationships and well-being. She shares her work in writing a book and creating course content to help people engage with their nervous system and inner work. The conversation concludes with a reminder to be kind to ourselves and the message that we matter.
Takeaways


Engaging with the nervous system and processing emotions are essential for healing and wholeness.Radical honesty and befriending emotions like anger can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself.Finding personal meaning in suffering can be a catalyst for personal growth and empowerment.Taking responsibility for how we show up with our experiences and emotions is key to personal transformation. Embrace authenticity and navigate emotions to foster personal growth and resilience.Give yourself permission to go through personal transformations and face pain.Appreciation and deep conversations can have a profound impact on relationships and well-being.Engage with your nervous system and inner work to create positive change in your life.Be kind to yourself and remember that you matter.Sound Bites


"Engage with your nervous system, your biology to disengage defense mechanisms.""Process your shit. Life is messy, and we all have shit to process.""Befriend anger. It's an emotion that comes up to protect yourself.""You don't have to have meaning on it. It's what are you going to do with it?""You become okay with not knowing.""Your worth has nothing to do with meaning."Chapters


00:00
Natalie's Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing
06:10
Mindfulness and Engaging with the Nervous System
16:18
Finding Meaning in Suffering for Personal Growth
34:37
Being Kind to Yourself and Remembering Your Worth

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Persevering Through Obstacles With Dr. Eddie O'Connor Blossom Your Awesome

Dr. Eddie O'Connor is the go-to expert in peak performance. As a professional speaker and clinical sport psychologist, he's on a mission to help people break through barriers and reach their highest potential.

A sought-after authority in his field, Dr. Eddie is a Fellow and Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and he's a proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Sport Psychology and Mental Health Registry.

On This Episode

Dr. Eddie O'Connor, a certified mental performance consultant, discusses his journey into sports psychology and the importance of the mind in peak performance. He emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and the need to unify the mind and body. Dr. O'Connor provides practical guidance on how to shift focus and handle anxiety, suggesting strategies such as focusing on what's important now and treating anxiety like a fire alarm. He also explores the concept of insecurity and the importance of acknowledging and nurturing those sensitive parts of ourselves. Dr. Eddie O'Connor discusses the role of negative thinking and the importance of context in determining its impact. 


Takeaways


Sports and peak performance are highly influenced by the mind.The mind and body are interconnected, and thoughts and feelings impact physical reactions.Anxiety can be managed by leaning into it, focusing on what's important now, and treating it like a fire alarm.Insecurity is a common experience, and it's important to acknowledge and have empathy for those sensitive parts of ourselves. Negative thinking can be helpful or harmful depending on the context.Overcoming obstacles and embracing adversity are essential for achieving excellence.Acknowledging and addressing barriers is more effective than avoiding or overcompensating for them.Embracing and working with all emotions, including the unpleasant ones, is important for performance and personal growth.Practical tips for peak performance include staying present, clarifying values, and practicing psychological flexibility.Embracing emotions is a courageous and beneficial choice for men.Sound Bites
"So much of sports is mental.""It's not the body or the mind that's leading. It's the body is kind of is following. It's just there in unison.""Lean into your anxiety and it'll tell you something that you could do to either prepare more.""Is negative thinking good or bad, right or wrong? It doesn't matter. It depends on the context.""If you really want to excel, it's about leaning in and finding out what are the barriers that you have and finding a way not around them, not to get rid of them, through them, with them and bringing them on your journey.""75% of what it means to be human sucks. You mean 75% of the emotions I could feel as a human being living on this earth are unpleasant, sad, mad, and scared."Chapters


00:00
Introduction and Dr. Eddie O'Connor's Backstory
06:52
Managing Anxiety: Focus on What's Important Now
29:04
Practical Tips for Peak Performance
40:06
Embracing Emotions: A Message for Men

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Stay Connected With Amelia Huckel-Bauer Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

On Episode #263 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast Amelia Huckel-Bauer joins me.

Amelia is a Bronx based actor and teaching artist, currently producing and acting in an on-going production of John Ford Noonan’s, All She Cares About is the Yankees, coming to the Bronx in May.

She is a company member with Emit Theatre, bringing immersive Shakespeare to schools. She holds a BFA in Acting from Tisch, NYU and a MA Educational Theater from Steinhardt, NYU.

On This Episode

Amelia shares her journey into acting and the power of theater to express emotions and bring people together. Amelia also explores the themes of self-expression, the human need for connection, and the importance of mental health awareness. She hopes to continue bringing theater to the Bronx and inspire others to pursue their passions.
Takeaways


Theater provides a powerful outlet for self-expression and allows individuals to explore and express their emotions.Theater has the ability to bring people together and show that, at the core, we are all the same.The immersive Shakespeare experience in schools helps students connect with the characters and themes on a deeper level.The play 'All She Cares About is the Yankees' explores themes of self-imposed limitations and the universal desire for connection.The production aims to bring theater to the Bronx and provide creative outlets for residents of the borough.

Sound Bites


"The more specific you are with the story, the more universal you get.""Do we need other people to survive? Like, do we need other people to be physically with us?""We've come a pretty long way with mental health awareness and discussion."
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Chapters


00:00
Introduction and Background
06:09
Immersive Shakespeare in Schools
13:10
All She Cares About is the Yankees: The Desire for Connection

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Break Free With Joe Barnes Blossom Your Awesome Podcast 

Joe Barnes, a self-help author and hypnotherapist, shares his journey of escaping the conventional path and following his inspiration. He emphasizes the importance of listening to your own gut and making your own decisions. Joe believes that everyone has a purpose and a passion and encourages people to trust themselves and believe in their ability to make the right decisions. He discusses the power of journaling and the impact it has had on his own life. Joe also talks about the need for rebels in society and the importance of challenging the status quo to bring about progress and change.
Keywords


self-help, inspiration, purpose, passion, unconventional path, gut feeling, hypnotherapy, journaling, rebels, challenging the status quo
Takeaways


Listen to your own gut and make your own decisionsEveryone has a purpose and a passionJournaling can be a powerful tool for personal growth and clarityChallenging the status quo is necessary for progress and changeSound Bites


"I do think that there's a drive inside me. There is something I was meant to do.""You have got to just, I think what you've got to realize, this if you conform and if you just subdue what your heart is telling you to do then really you're only going to live a between of five out of ten and then Maybe at best an eight out of ten life if you want to live a nine out of ten or a ten out of ten life you have to Be true to yourself""I think everyone has that possibility. And I, for me, I think that's exciting."Joe has a special offer for listeners for the first 48 hours of going live. You can get his latest book the "The Rebel Code" at a special price at this link here. 
Chapters


00:00
Introduction and Joe's Backstory
03:44
Becoming a Hypnotherapist
06:46
The Role of Destiny and Inspiration
09:11
Tapping into Signs and Messages
13:18
The Importance of Being a Rebel
16:23
Overcoming Fear and Judgment
25:11
The System and the Need for Change
27:40
The Lifelong Journey of Self-Improvement
30:13
Trusting Yourself and Believing in Your Purpose
35:12
The Possibility of Change
38:53
Promoting 'The Rebel Code' and Future Plans
40:22
Closing Message: Trust Yourself

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Clearing Blocks With Allison Jayne Ewing Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Allison Jayne Ewing joins us for episode #261 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast. 

Allison Jayne Ewing, a seasoned psychotherapist and EFT practitioner, midlife dating coach, speaker and author of "Learn To Date Like A Goddess: Find Love Again."
 
Allison shares her journey into the world of EFT tapping and explains the science behind it. EFT tapping involves stimulating specific acupressure points on the body to calm the amygdala and shift the brain into an alpha brainwave state. This technique can be used to clear blocks, release negative emotions, and create permanent changes in the brain. Allison emphasizes the importance of working with a practitioner for deep-seated issues and trauma. She also discusses the power of mindset in attracting healthy relationships and offers insights on how to tap for specific challenges.
Takeaways
EFT tapping involves stimulating specific acupressure points to calm the amygdala and shift the brain into an alpha brainwave state.Tapping can be used to clear blocks, release negative emotions, and create permanent changes in the brain.Working with a practitioner is recommended for deep-seated issues and trauma.Mindset plays a crucial role in attracting healthy relationships.Tapping can be done regularly as a self-help tool, but deeper issues may require the guidance of a practitioner.Quotes From The Show 
"EFT tapping is so much more powerful and effective than previous cognitive behavioral therapy.""Tapping puts you into an alpha brainwave state, which is the state we have to go through to fall asleep.""EFT helps you move beyond just having insight, it helps you actually release the attachment to the behavior."Chapters


00:00
Introduction and Allison's Journey into EFT Tapping
02:39
The Power and Effectiveness of EFT Tapping
08:53
The Science Behind EFT Tapping and Brainwave States
14:05
Clearing Blocks and Releasing Negative Emotions
26:13
Using EFT Tapping as a Self-Help Tool and Seeking a Practitioner

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