Sacred Journeys: Women on Psychedelics
Today we are talking to three extraordinary women from the Women on Psychedelics team. From trauma-informed facilitation to overcoming intergenerational trauma, Jessika Lagarde, Melissa Vrouvides, and Micah Stover share their transformative journeys and insights, including how their personal experiences led them to embark on a mission to heal inner wounds for outer action.
Listen in to explore the preparation process for plant medicine retreats, the significance of transference in psychedelic experiences, and the pervasive impact of internalized patriarchy in the industry. You’ll hear valuable insights on selecting training programs and advancing harm reduction efforts. We also delve into navigating the intersections of healing, empowerment, and consciousness expansion.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
How Women on Psychedelics was founded.
The process of preparation for a plant medicine retreat.
What transference is and how it weaves into the psychedelic experience.
What internalized patriarchy is and how it exists in this industry.
What to look for in a training program.
How we can advance harm reduction in the industry.
The importance of social connection for our health and well-being.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The element of transference can be equally if not in some cases more impactful than the [plant] medicine itself.” - Micah Stover
“Our inherent nature as social creatures means that we aren’t meant to navigate life alone. Certainly not healing. We’re wounded in relationship and it is also where we heal. So, connection and social support are foundational to our overall health and well-being.” - Melissa Vrouvides
“The support you have as a guide is equally as important as the support required as someone in plant medicine therapy.” - Jessika Lagarde
Resources:
Melissa Vrouvides: Aphrodite Health | Instagram
