Microdosing Stories w/Ana Maria Badila

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I'm interviewed by my best friend Anita, who beautifully holds space as I share how psychedelics and microdosing helped me break through the invisible barriers of my conditioning—the hidden boxes I'd unknowingly been living inside. I share openly about how my psychedelic journey awakened deep insights, provided clarity on patterns holding me b...

In this episode, Ana sits down with Andrea Shuman to explore the lesser-known world of  Amanita Muscaria —a powerful, ancient mushroom with unique effects on sleep, dreams, and overall well-being. Andrea shares how her journey with Amanita began, the research and community that guided her, and the profound impact it’s had on her sleep quality and emotional healing. Her story is both personal and p...

What happens when you’re raised by people who didn’t know how to love you, yet you long for love more than anything? In this episode, Sonja shares her journey of  relentlessly searching for love —and the painful reality of mistaking love for something else. We explore: 💔 How growing up without love can make us confuse love with something harmful 🌀 The connection between people-pleasing and the i...

In this episode of Microdosing Stories, I sit down with  Austin West , who shares his raw and transformative journey  from addiction and outward success to alignment and true fulfillment. On the outside, Austin seemed to have it all—wealth, a successful job, the fancy condo by the beach, a nice car. By societal standards, he was the epitome of success.  But beneath the surface, he was trapped in a...

Meet Marianela Ducca – a psychologist and clinical sexologist with a profound understanding of trauma, emotional healing, and relational well-being. She helps people navigate sexual health, intimacy, and personal transformation by cultivating deep self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and nervous system regulation. Her work also explores the integration of non-ordinary states of consciousness fo...

Aneel Paulus M.D. is a globally recognized drug developer having led a cancer drug development lab at the Mayo Clinic focused on treating the rarest forms of cancers including myeloma, leukemia, and lymphomas. Determined to help those afflicted with cancer from every possible point of attack - Aneel has devoted himself to analyzing the mysteries of human aging, the complex neuroscience that underg...

We all have a story we tell ourselves about who we are, what we’re capable of, and where we’re headed. But what if I told you that your story isn’t set in stone? That you have the power to change it and create a life that aligns with your deepest desires? Today, I want to explore how the way we tell our stories affects our beliefs, actions, and ultimately, our reality. Listen until the end to get...

Cesar Marin, owner and founder of Cultivating Wisdom, is a dynamic entrepreneur and esteemed former CNN producer. With a passion for empowering individuals through knowledge, he has successfully built a platform that promotes personal growth and enlightenment through the practice of Microdosing. Cesar's commitment to wisdom cultivation has made him a respected figure in the psychedelic industr...

Meet Julia! She's a Holistic Business Coach, Marketing Strategist, speaker, and wellness practitioner who helps purpose-driven women build the career, business, and life of their dreams without sacrificing their well-being. From starting her career as an ambitious young woman with big dreams in Brazil, to experiencing the highs and lows of climbing the corporate ladder in Canada, she eventuall...

Meet Susana Bedoya, the creator of Ilumi Lab and a therapist with skills in many areas. She's deeply dedicated to helping people grow and heal from within. Susana's own journey of healing and change has greatly influenced how she works. She's excited to share her story with you, especially her experiences with using microdosing to overcome anxiety. You'll hear about how microdosing...

Allison Mandell is the creative force behind Omnia Network. Her background is quite diverse—she has a history in TV production, spending over 15 years as an Executive Producer before deciding to change her life's direction. Tired of the intense corporate world, Allison chose to seek a life filled with meaning, balance, and inspiration. In this episode Allison will share about her microdosing exper...

Meet Susannah Rose Stokes, Embodied Consciousness Guide & Co-Founder: House of Embodied Metamorphosis After serving in two combat tours in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Officer, Susannah experienced a spiritual awakening that changed her life forever. Since then, she’s dedicated her life as an Energy Priestess and Embodied Consciousness Guide. She’s served dozens of people in 1:1 and group cer...

Alice is the co-founder of Bien Health, a microdosing truffle brand based in the Netherlands. With Bien Health, Alice aims to address the issue of overmedication with SSRIs, which she herself had been taking for many years before discovering relief and a potent solution through microdosing psilocybin. Alice is dedicated to reshaping the mental health landscape and envisions a future where humanity...

Jiordana is a clinical  nutritionist, hypnotherapist and an expert in eating behavior. She runs a vibrant practice that focuses on the connection between mental health and nutrition and our relationship with food. Jiordana works with women all over the world using her signature program “The Mind-Full Method ™” to help facilitate permanent changes around eating behaviors, and reprogram the nervous...

With this episode I’d like to inform, educate and walk you through my exact blueprint I use with my clients.  And the goal is that by the end of this audio webinar you know exactly where to start if you want to microdose, even if you are doing this on your own or as part of my group program. It’s the exact same method. This is for you if: you've never microdosed before and you don't know w...

Rachel Cogan, a rebel and spiritual warrior rolled into one package. She always felt like an outsider due to her aversion to societal norms. She dived into alternative cultures, sensing a deeper purpose within her. This led to a turbulent period of substance abuse in her youth. Her journey took an unexpected turn when she became a mother and then later reconnected with plant medicine in an intenti...

Emefa is the Founder of Emefa Boamah Embodiment Coaching. At her core, she is an Intuitive Healer and that can take forms such as a Coach, Facilitator and Speaker. As a healer, Emefa draws on her Ghanaian lineage, her personal experience as a trauma survivor and training to enable her to hold delicate and sacred spaces for female leaders to reclaim their power and voice after trauma, and amplify i...

Adrian is a plant medicine facilitator and integration coach. He has been working with plant medicine for over 6 years. Plant medicine was the catalyst for his healing journey and now holds space for others to do the same. Through education, guidance and support Adrian promotes the safe use of plant medicine with intention. He facilitates ceremonies, leads retreats and supports individuals with mi...

Jakobien van der Weijden is a holistic coach, psychedelic guide and co-founder of Microdosing Institute. She's a contributor to the psychedelic space for over twenty years in the areas of sales, communications, community-building, retreat production, ceremony work, coaching and education. In 2017 she co founded Microdosing Institute as a global platform for education, community and research. S...

Katie is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) with a Masters Degree in Psychology. She is the founder and owner of Optimal Health Counseling located in Northern California. Katie specializes in EMDR and Somatic therapy modalities. She tailors her work to meet the specific needs of her clients. Whether she is helping people find their voice, feel safe in their body, or reclaim their power, s...

Bijou is a holistic guide specializing in visionary life design for conscious entrepreneurs & couples.  Her therapeutic coaching process is a mix of new age & ancient teachings that support business owners & lovers in the use of psychedelics and healing practices to retrain their nervous systems and clear limiting mental blocks. You can find her on Instagram as MushroomMamasita, follow her to lear...

Cori is a founder building a tech-enabled psychedelic health platform, currently providing microdosing coaching, plus content and community. She's both looking to connect with other women in the space, and also looking to onboard additional coaches to provide support.  Connect with Cori: https://www.retreatmicrodose.com @https://www.instagram.com/retreatmicrodose

What a joy to connect and dive deeper into the world of microdosing, biohacking, and functional movement with my dear friend Lauren Sambataro! As a fitness, nutrition and holistic lifestyle coach since 2006, Lauren has spent the last 16 years empowering and educating her clients to find the best versions of themselves through biohacking and health optimization. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutri...

Vanathy works as a Registered Nurse with a focus on holistic health and wellness. Vanathy has professional training and expertise with various plant and psychedelic medicines, including extensive experience working with ketamine to treat various mental health conditions. Area of work and interest: Integrative attachment theory | Somatic therapy | Trauma Trained | 🍄 Amanita Muscaria Microdosing Co...