Shift Within

In this episode of The Shift Within podcast, Alice and Alejandra delve into the intricate relationship between psychedelics and personal connections. They explore how psychedelics can facilitate awareness of relationship patterns, the importance of nonviolent communication and IFS in fostering deeper connections, and the transformative power of healing family dynamics. The conversation emphasizes...

In this episode of the Shift Within podcast, Alice Smeets and Melissa discuss the integration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with psychedelic experiences. They explore how IFS can enhance the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, providing deeper insights into the psyche and facilitating healing from trauma. Melissa shares her personal journey with IFS and psychedelics, highlighting the...

In this conversation, Alice and David Bedrick explore the concept of the unshaming process, a psychological approach that emphasizes understanding and embracing our symptoms rather than simply trying to eliminate them. David shares his insights on how symptoms, including depression, carry intelligence and meaning that can lead to healing. He discusses his personal journey, the importance of witnes...

In this episode of The Shift Within, host Alice speaks with Sheila, an ADHD coach, about the complexities of living with ADHD. They discuss Sheila's personal journey with late diagnosis, the spectrum of ADHD, and the importance of community and self-acceptance. The conversation delves into the connection between trauma and ADHD, the strengths that come with neurodiversity, and the significance of...

Stephanie Mitchell, a certified IFS therapist, discusses her work with complex trauma and psychosis. She explains that psychosis can be a response to trauma or a disowned part of oneself trying to communicate. Stephanie also addresses the question of whether people with a family history of psychosis should engage in psychedelic therapy, highlighting the importance of a safe and supportive therapeu...

In this conversation, Alice and Jessica discuss the concept of self-love and its importance in personal growth and healing. Jessica shares her personal journey of overcoming fear, guilt, and shame through self-love practices. They explore the societal factors that contribute to a lack of self-love and the need to prioritize self-care and self-acceptance. Jessica also discusses the role of psychede...

In this podcast episode, Alice and Karlijn discuss the potential of psychedelics to improve mental and physical health. Karlijn shares her personal experience of using psychedelics to heal early-stage cervical cancer. She explains how she used ayahuasca and psilocybin in separate sessions to explore the underlying emotional and energetic patterns related to her illness. Through these journeys, she...

In this conversation, Inner Shift facilitator Caro Pankert, transformation coach and energy healer, discusses the impact of psychedelic therapy on parenthood and emotional well-being. Caro emphasizes the intense pressure parents face in today's capitalist society. They are expected to excel at work, be perfect parents, maintain strong relationships, and face constant scrutiny from others about the...

Vivi came to the Shift Retreat of the Inner Shift Institute in May 2024. She shares her experience of a so-called "bad trip", how this was for her and the importance of integration work to turn this challenging trip into a life-changing journey. Vivi discusses the profound changes she has experienced, including a sense of completeness, connection, and a new perspective on life. She emphasizes the...

The Inner Shift Institute guides individuals through psilocybin journeys using the Inner Shift Method. Join Alice and Jeanne as they guide you through the 11 components of the method, including creating an emotionally safe space, compassionate inquiry, subconscious reprogramming, empathetic reflection, trauma healing, inner child work, overcoming resistance, nervous system regulation, trusting the...

In this conversation, the team of the Inner Shift Institute discusses how to have the best psychedelic trip of your life. They talk about the transformative potential of embracing discomfort during psychedelic journeys and why emotional safety is paramount to creating a real inner shift. Instead of resisting or rejecting challenging experiences, what if we leaned into them? What if discomfort held...

Lucy Challenger shares her inspiring journey of growth, healing, and transformation one whole year after attending the Shift Psilocybin Group Retreat and her very first psychedelic experience. Lucy's journey didn't end with her retreat experience. Instead, it was just the beginning of a remarkable chapter in her life.  After attending the Shift Psilocybin Retreat, Lucy's life took a drastic t...

In this conversation, Alice interviews Samantha Stein, who shares her journey with autism and ADHD and how psychedelic therapy has helped her. She joined The Psilocybin Shift Retreat at the Inner Shift Institute in March 2024. Sam discusses her diagnosis, her experience with psilocybin before the retreat, and the positive changes she has noticed in her life after the retreat. The conversation expl...

In this conversation, Alice and psychedelic practitioner Caro Pankert from the Inner Shift Institute discuss the power of core beliefs and how they can impact, improve and limit our lives, our happiness and success. They explore the process of changing core deep-rooted negative beliefs in psychedelic ceremonies and the importance of integration work. Caro shares examples of clients who transformed...

In this conversation, Alice and psychotherapist Jeanne Surmont discuss the integration of inner child work into psychedelic therapy. They explore the concept of trauma and how it relates to the concept of the inner child, emphasizing that trauma is not limited to extreme experiences but can also result from emotional neglect and loneliness. They explain how psychedelic sessions can bring up childh...

In this podcast episode, Alice interviews Rachel Bongartz, a clinical psychologist and certified holotropic breathwork practitioner, about the root causes of mental health issues and how psychedelics can help turn those around. They discuss the importance of understanding the underlying causes of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Rachel shares her personal experience with dep...

In this episode, Alice interviews Conny Faine, clinical psychologist and member of the Inner Shift Institute team, about psilocybin-assisted therapy and the feminine approach used in their retreats. Conny shares her journey into this field and the transformative experiences she has had with plant medicine. They discuss the difference between the feminine and masculine approaches to guiding psyched...

In this podcast episode, Alice interviews Anne Olree, a senior practitioner and coach at the Inner Shift Institute, about her work with Jungian depth psychology and shadow work in psychedelic journeys. They discuss the similarities between Jungian processes and psychedelic experiences, focusing on the concept of shadow work. Anne shares case studies of clients who have healed eating disorders and...