Mental Health & Healing

What’s the one thing that if you had it, would make you feel truly fulfilled, truly happy? Have you ever asked yourself this question? I’ve had the benefit of asking this question to hundreds of good people from all walks of life, and here’s the thing: few can respond with any conviction. About half of…

This one is going to stretch your imagination. I'd like you to consider that... You are the Universe. Yep, that’s right. You. Are. The. Universe. Not in a sort of abstract and woo-woo sense. In real and practical terms, and as such, you consciously or subconsciously create 100% of your reality. Just so you don’t…

We recently completed a study of 2,006 respondents in collaboration with OnePoll that found nearly half (46%) of Americans believe they are “the best person they know” – see the full story here. This shocking degree of narcissism is indicative of a lack of empathy and a lower level of consciousness at the root of…

A Personal Account of 5-MeO DMT: The Return from Separation Embracing the God Molecule Sitting in the lush density of the surrounding jungle, I focused on the healer before me to discuss my intention before the 5 MeO DMT ceremony commenced. I was about to embark on a spiritual journey that I had heard of…

Plant medicines unveil the inner truth of our nature, and allow us to focus on fostering what is vital and sustaining. The quality of our relationships, whether it be with family, friends or lovers, determines the quality of our lives. Plant medicine radically increases consciousness, making us better partners, more effective leaders, and kinder people.…

Recently, I wrote a blog post sharing 40 Reasons to go on an Ayahuasca Retreat. But let’s be clear, working with Ayahuasca is not all sunshine and lollipops. This week, I share 40 reasons not to go on an Ayahuasca retreat. Let’s get into it. Reasons not to go on an Ayahuasca retreat to do…

There are 4 billion of us across the APAC region, and Our World in Data estimates 520 million (1 in 8 of us) are suffering from mental health disorder1. Despite this massive impact upon human well-being and productivity in the region, mental health receives little attention. Out of the 520 million people suffering, it is…

Can Ayahuasca Heal Anxiety and Depression? Can ayahuasca use, a plant medicine native to the Amazon rainforest, help to heal anxiety and depression? The science points to a yes – that the powerful plant medicine can alleviate symptoms of mental illness. In this article, we look at the scientific evidence for the use of ayahuasca…

Ayahuasca and Coaching – a point of leverage These days, it feels like everyone is looking for a point of leverage, where the potential reward greatly exceeds the effort put in. Without getting too philosophical, points of leverage are generally accepted as a good thing, an indication that value is being created, and that we…

How to Upgrade Your Mind The greatest tool we have is our minds. Within the mind lies the enormity of the imagination, and the profundity of the intellect. An inherent genius is within us. But, oftentimes the inherent inspiration and beauty of the mind is covered in muck. The muck of negative thoughts and belief…

In today's world, personal challenges, global events, political events, and the normal daily grind seem to come together into a perfect little storm. Staying centered can feel like a huge task (yes, even for us!). But it's the most life raft you can learn to build for yourself in order to weather the storms. With…

Moving Beyond Fear Fear, a natural mechanism Fear. The ultimate survival mechanism. The alarms go off in the body, cortisol and adrenaline rising. The warning thoughts plague the mind, the hair stands alert on end and heart begins to race, as blood pressure increases. Fear immediately snaps us into focus, into the present moment, a…

The Depression & Anxiety Cycle:  Can Psychedelics Set us Free? In this blog we will explore: No matter how skilled we are at navigating the wild seas of life, no matter how dilligenty we study the map and chart the course, we can still get lost. Obstacles, challenges, and confrontations find us all from time…