What if the most important thing a psychedelic experience could ever show you... is that you already have everything you need? That's the quiet power running through this conversation between Dr. Sandra Dreisbach and Marc Aixalà — psychologist, Holotropic breathwork facilitator, co-founder of the ICEERS Integration and Support Service, and author of one of the most grounded, respected books on psychedelic integration available today. Marc has supported over 1,000 cases through the ICEERS support line. He's spent years training psychedelic therapists, working within psilocybin clinical trials in Barcelona, and developing integration models that actually give people their power back — rather than creating new dependencies on systems, substances, or practitioners. And in this conversation, he and Dr. Sandra bring their combined experience to some of the questions that don't always get asked. How do you actually define integration in a way that serves your unique journey — not someone else's protocol? Why does beginning with the end in mind matter not just before an experience, but long after it? How do you approach challenging visions, shadow material, and the voice of plant medicine without losing your own discernment in the process? What does it really look like when healing is led from the inside out... rather than handed to you by an expert? Marc also shares the story of how it all began — a heartbroken engineering student reading books in his mother's pharmacy basement, discovering that psychedelics opened something in him that no career path had touched. How Holotropic breathwork gave him the backbone to make sense of scattered experiences. And why the mentors who showed up along the way may have shaped him more than any technique or training ever could. Dr. Sandra brings her background in philosophy, moral psychology, and years of integration training to this conversation — asking with genuine curiosity about parenthood, identity shifts, the danger of over-medicalizing psychedelics, and what it means to truly know yourself before you ask any medicine to show you more. This isn't a clinical overview. It's a real conversation about healing, meaning, community, and the stories we tell ourselves — and what happens when we finally learn to read them differently. If you've had an experience — psychedelic or otherwise — that's still living in you unresolved, this episode is worth your full attention. Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.innersourcepodcast.com/20 ______________________________ **Disclaimer** The information shared on this podcast, our website, and other platforms may be triggering for some viewers and readers and is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. While we explore topics related to altered states of consciousness, we do not endorse or encourage illegal activities or substance use. Always research your local laws and consult qualified professionals for guidance. The content provided is "as is," and we are not liable for any actions taken based on the information shared. Stay supported and informed, act responsibly, and enjoy the podcast!
