Exploring Ethical Practices and Integration in Plant Medicine with Alexandra Pallas and Isabel Santis
Alexandra Pallas, Co-Founder of Beckley Retreats, and Isabel Santis, Director of Integration, join the show to share their thoughts about the journey of aligning purpose, passion, and potential. In this episode, they emphasize that the best route for bringing psychedelics to the general public lies in formal channels of research and policy reform. Alexandra and Isabel offer a glimpse into what participants can expect from the comprehensive 11-week program at Beckley Retreats, highlighting the importance of thorough preparation before embarking on a psychedelic experience.
You will learn about the meticulous attention given to safety and ethics at Beckley Retreats, crucial considerations for those contemplating a program involving plant medicine. Listen in as they explain the significance of creating a healthy relationship with the body and fostering a safe space for intense emotions. They challenge the prevailing culture of quick fixes and advocate for a continuous learning approach across all ages.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
The best path to bring psychedelics to the general public.
What participants of Beckley Retreats can expect over the 11-week program.
The importance of preparation before a plant medicine journey.
Why integration is essential when working with plant medicine.
Why plant medicine is not a quick fix.
How to prepare for a plant medicine retreat.
The importance of being intentional and slowing down.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The best path to bringing psychedelics to the general public is going to be through formal channels of research and policy reform.” - Alexandra Pallas
“Creating a healthy relationship with the body and then making that a safe space for big emotions to cross it creates a very different experience with plant medicine than if you just go straight into the journey without creating those pathways.” - Isabel Santis
“Something humans need to do is learn to manage our power. Effectively and not disruptively. For thriving and not for destruction.” - Isabel Santis
