Mental Health & Healing

The word trauma carries a great deal of weight now. It gets used for events that reshape an entire life, and for days that simply went badly, and somewhere in between the meaning has blurred. So what actually is trauma, and how do you know whether you are carrying it? In a conversation on the…

Short answer: research into plant medicine and longevity suggests that Psilocybin and Ayahuasca may act on several biological mechanisms of aging (cellular lifespan, telomere length, neurogenesis and chronic inflammation). Almost all of that evidence is preclinical, and no human trial has yet shown that plant medicine extends lifespan or healthspan in people. Key Takeaways: Plant…

Leaders are typically driven by the wrong force. Here’s why. This piece explores why high-performing leaders are increasingly turning to Ayahuasca retreats in Costa Rica to meet the fear underneath the drive. Humor me, and follow along on a short exercise: Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, relax, and then tell yourself “I…

[Note: this post is for those of you who genuinely want to understand the nature of psychedelic healing work, who and what you really are, and human potential. If you’re looking for the drive-through, sorry, this isn't it!] Do you remember how you felt after you saw The Matrix for the first time?  I remember…

Inner Peace: What you Seek is Inside You Today we’re going to talk about finding inner peace. For now, we’ll keep this relatively short, as this is quite a deep subject. In society today, we are dealing with so much complexity and so many stressors that our brains are simply overwhelmed, and it's massively reducing…

What Is Consciousness? Why the World Is Finally Asking the Right Question Something interesting is happening. In 2025, the most searched topics on Google was a surge in what researchers are calling "meaning-seeking" queries. People typing things like "Tell me about…" and "Help me understand…" into their search bars at record rates 70% increase year…

‍ Why is everyone talking about the DMN (Default Mode Network)? Scientists believe that they have identified the DMN as the “seat” of the Ego in the brain. The DMN has become a popular topic in the world of psychedelics and healing in relation to substances such as Psilocybin and Ayahuasca. But what is the…

Common Life Regrets of the dying Death is the most confrontative force of life. Death is the shadow looming over us in our brightest moments whispering “this is temporary” and plays upon our greatest fears. That this body and this mind is going to one day cease to exist. There is the imminent fear of…

Today’s Mental Health Crisis Demands New Solutions: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science How plant medicine therapy is emerging as a transformative option for millions struggling with treatment-resistant conditions. Let’s dive in. We're living through a mental health emergency that's been building for years and you can’t tell me you haven’t noticed it. More friends…

Psychedelics Beyond Mental Health  If you've been paying attention to the hundreds of science and media articles on psychedelics, you might by led to believe that psychedelics are for people who have something wrong with them, for healing mental health disorders. Psychedelics are not for mental health any more than your car is for taking…

Recently, I did a Quantum Energy Scan & Calibration, and I have to say, I was quite impressed.  Now, if you're anything like me, when you hear words like "Quantum Energy Scan", your bullshit detector immediately goes on high alert. Honestly, I used to think the same thing about psychedelics. But within an hour of…

We inherent a lot more than our looks from our ancestors. We inhernt their trauma, their memories, and all their unfinished business. In this blog, we'll talk about how to understand and overcome our own struggles through the lens of ancestral healing, and how psychedelics may be helpful on your healing journey. When someone says…

“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” ― Peter A. Levine In this blog, we will explore how: The Body Never Forgets The human body is a living library of all of our life's experiences. The ghosts of our past live on within…

Finding Healing Ayahuasca Retreats Near Me If you’re exploring options for Ayahuasca ceremonies near me or in general, a reputable Ayahuasca Retreat near me, you’ve done the right first step - your research. Reading, watching, and listening are the best tools to give ourselves during this time of answering the call. Don’t be swayed by…

Shaman vs Healer vs Therapist: Who Is Right for You? What is a shaman?  How does a shamanic practitioner differ from other types of plant medicine facilitators, and which one is best for you? The first time I head the word "Ayahuasca" was in 2001 when a good friend of mine just returned from a…