One-Degree Shifts

We spoke with Dr. Sandra Dreisbach, Director of Ethics at Nectara about the ethics of psychedelic integration. Ethics isn't often put side by side with integration, but it should be to help ensure the integrity of retreats and creating safer and more compassionate support systems for journeyers. In this episode, Sandra and Pascal explore a few of the many facets of ethics and integration and offer...

Episode themes What are non-ordinary states of consciousness? The importance of cultural context in accessing non-ordinary states in a good way Shifting Western culture and our approach to spirit The critical role of elders and teachers Addressing spiritual narcissism and ego Returning to selfless service to nature and community The importance of lengthy apprenticeship in psychedelic facilitation...

We speak to Atira Tan , an integration specialist, about her somatic plant medicine integration model, her views on integration, and why integration and support along the way is a crucial process for transformation. She shares her views on integration and how it is often misunderstood as just a series of practices or activities after a plant medicine ceremony and that integration is a sacred proce...

It's time for a rebirth. Re-indigenization involves reconnecting with the true nature of our place in the web of life and recognizing that we are not separate from any part of it. Regardless of our origins, re-indigenization encourages us to return to the origin of things. This approach allows us to leave our ego behind and enter into right relationship with the land, all peoples, and ourselves. B...

We speak with Gibrán Rivera, a wonderful speaker, social activist, community facilitator, and coach that works with remarkable leaders devoted to creating a new paradigm in the world. In this soulful and vulnerable conversation, we talk about:  The traps of seeking healing Social justice and psychedelics Ecstatic experiences as God Touching the divine every day Community as an act of resistance Ce...

Raad discusses how capital has been weaving itself into psychedelic businesses, how it has influenced them, and how our addiction to scale might be getting in the way of genuinely transforming our society in a good way. We also speak about minority voices and the hard truths about where the psychedelic space is at with diversity and inclusivity and what we can do about it. DISCOVER - Compassionate...

Discover Nikean's global platform for psychedelic stories The power of storytelling for change The cycle of personal transformation Telling better stories in and with community Social wellness and the future of health Parenting and psychedelics Themes   00:00 – Introduction  01:08 – Psychedelic Storytelling Project 04:28 - The transcendence of stories 05:26 - Writing our own story 08:33 - Setting,...

Explore ideas on how we can better steward the psychedelic space as journeyers, business owners, and as a community. From Indigenous reciprocity to upgrading how we view integration and fostering purpose-driven psychedelic businesses, we cover meaningful questions to help illuminate some of the ways to expand the space in a good way. DISCOVER - El Puente's work with Indigenous communities - Bridgi...

DISCOVER Chacruna’s Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Americas What true reciprocity with Indigenous communities looks like How the psychedelic space can grow more inclusively What interbeing means and how it relates to psychedelic integration How to create global change with our integration journey THEMES   00:00 – Introduction  02:27 – About the Indigenous Reciprocity Initiative of the Am...

DISCOVER The neuroscience on sound frequencies and trauma resolution Eastern Medicine perspectives on healing, sound, and the body How different sounds can impact our emotional and psychospiritual body Pairing music for healing as a practitioner and as a psychedelic journeyer THEMES   00:00 – Introduction  01:39 – Phil’s upbringing, TCM, and discovering music  26:41 - The science of sound healing ...

DISCOVER - Personal perspectives on being in right relationship with psychedelics, ourselves, and our path of healing and service - Some common myths around psychedelic integration - The power of communities to help move humanity forward - An in-depth and holistic psychedelic integration coaching program THEMES 00:00 – Introduction 02:33 – Right relationship with psychedelics 09:27 - Honouring our...

DISCOVER - Why breathwork is one of the most potent modalities for integrating life - The science behind our breath and the benefits it can have for our mind, body, and soul - How to leverage breathwork as a core practice toward wellness - The role of breathwork in preparing and integrating psychedelic experiences THEMES 00:00 – Opening prayer/song 04:26 – Robin’s personal story with breath 15:33...

DISCOVER - Some of the cultural and historical markers of what masculinity has traditionally meant - Ways that men can shift from a history of mass destruction to mass regeneration - Stories and ways that we can take to help heal our wounded masculine - The benefits of a supportive men’s circle - How the polarities of universal energy might manifest themselves in psychedelic experiences THEMES 00:...

DISCOVER - Better understanding of the 5-MeO-DMT experience - Harm reduction practices for a safer journey - Ways to prepare your mind, body, and soul - What to look for in a psychedelic practitioner or retreat - How to integrate the journey after CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introductions 05:58 – How to determine if 5-MeO is a good medicine for you? 08:37 – What are typical use cases for 5-MeO? 10:57 – Dosag...

DISCOVER - Hear from Chris’ journeys in the jungle, his trek across South America, and the teachers and insights he learned from his dietas, work with Indigenous communities, and plant medicine ceremonies. - Learn tips on how to vet psychedelic facilitators for a safer journey. - Working with 5-MeO-DMT and ways to integrate those powerful experiences. THEMES 00:00 Intro 02:16 His journey with psyc...

DISCOVER - The key elements of creating safety in psychedelic sessions, what safety means, and what facilitators and clients should look for. - The different facets of psychedelic preparation, the role of community, and changing a culture of chasing healing. - Her exploration of radical modalities for integration, like clowning. THEMES 00:00 Intro 03:58 Her journey with psychedelics 14:14 What is...

DISCOVER - The beautiful teachers Erin has had the privilege to learn from and the insights she gathered from them. - Learn about scarlet heart living and placing the heart at the core of your life's journey. - What it means to be in sacred service as a psychedelic guide, practitioner, and therapist. - Psychedelic integration tips and practices. THEMES 00:00 Intro 03:41 Her journey with psychedeli...

In this inaugural conversation, we are joined by Leni Neumeier, a Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist. She holds a 5-year doctorate program at the Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences (ACOS) in Nelson and is an active member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of British Columbia. She currently holds a private practice in Kaslo, BC and supports people at the Sentinel, Cana...