Modern Psychedelics

What if some of the most common beliefs about psychedelics are actually making the journey harder? In this special live episode, recorded at Anatha Fest, I unpack six common myths about psychedelic medicine work—from the idea that psychedelics will "fix" us, to the belief that bigger doses always lead to deeper healing. Drawing on my own experiences with ayahuasca, iboga, 5-MeO-DMT, coac...

What do you actually do after a psychedelic experience ends… but the process doesn’t? In this episode, I explore one of the most underrated tools for psychedelic integration: kanna — a legal, non-psychedelic, psychoactive plant that supports emotional regulation, mental clarity, and nervous system balance. While psychedelics are known for their intensity, insight, and disruption, the reality is th...

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Released on my 35th birthday, this episode is a cozy conversation between me and one of my closest friends about iboga integration. We discuss what life has been like in the nine months since I had a shocking Iboga experience. One that allowed me to access the source of deepest shame within myself, after six years of working with psychedelic medicine. Since then, I have been given the opportunity...

Beliefs aren’t real — and yet they shape our lives in very real ways. In this opening episode of Season Six , Lana explores a paradox that sits at the very root of personal development, consciousness work, and psychedelic integration: beliefs are not truth… yet they determine how we experience reality. Lana breaks down what beliefs actually are (and what they aren’t), why we need them to function,...

Apply for 1:1 coaching with Lana In this deeply inspiring instalment of The Journey series, Lana reconnects with her former coaching client Nadi Miri , a powerhouse architect, business owner, and newly minted PhD student whose transformation over the past year reveals what happens when we become the architects of our own inner world. Through their conversation, Nadi reflects on how coaching helped...

Focused Transformation Coaching - A 6-week private coaching experience designed to help you move through one major block or transition in your life. In this deeply personal and illuminating solo episode, Lana explores one of the most overlooked yet transformative aspects of healing and consciousness work— learning to receive. Drawing inspiration from her 5-MeO-DMT experience and her work as an Ene...

What is it like to spend a week in the deep jungle of Westen Africa, with nothing but a dirt floor, lots of Iboga, a skirt, and no necessities like water or a bed to rest in? In this intimate conversation, I welcome back my Iboga provider, and twice-initiated Bwiti practitioner Paije Alexandra West. With intention and care, Paije shares about her recent initiation into the Fang branch of the Bwiti...

In this solo episode, we’re discussing a core insight from my own medicine path: the crucial energetic difference between healing and integration . After years of ceremonies, coaching, and personal exploration, I realized that the constant search for healing was actually keeping me stuck in an identity of being “broken.” It wasn’t until very recently that I fully understood that wholeness doesn’t...

In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into a crucial topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: how to differentiate between fear and danger when working with psychedelics. This episode was inspired by my coach training at iPEC and the powerful concept of Fearlessness—the idea that fear is a projection of the mind, not a present-moment truth. Understanding the difference between fear and danger c...

In this episode, Lana sits down with Karis Malszecki, a creative professional and former coaching client, to dive deep into her transformative journey over the past year. Karis shares how coaching helped her navigate life’s transitions—from a major career shift to moving homes and embracing a more authentic way of living. Together, they explore the power of self-awareness, creativity, and embracin...

⁠Doing the Work with Iboga: ⁠ The World's Most Comprehensive Iboga Preparation & Integration Program. In this episode, Lana chats with Leo Van Veenendaal, author of The Iboga Experience , about his profound journey with Iboga and the insights he’s gained from his personal experiences and the research he conducted for his book. Leo shares his unique perspective on Iboga, its role in healing...

In this heartfelt solo episode, I shares about my personal journey of reclaiming my roots in various ways. I reflects on how my psychedelic healing journey has helped me reconnect to my family, culture, and authentic self. As I prepares for a month-long trip to the Balkans, I shares how this healing journey, aided by psychedelics, has led me to re-engage with true passions like photography and fas...

Olga Chernoloz is not your average neuroscientist and clinical pharmacologist; she has a creative, playful, and curious side to her that enhances both her personal and professional life. In this episode, we explore the intersection of psychedelic research, creativity, and the regulatory state of psychedelics in 2025. We tease her very fun book, Psychedelics A to Z , which provides an in-depth, ill...

In perhaps my most raw episode yet, I share the recent experience of my second work with Iboga at ⁠ETÉREO: Center for Truth⁠ in Baja, Mexico. As I recounted this journey, I shed many unexpected tears while reflecting on the resistance I faced, the shadows I had to confront, and the enormous clarity that emerged through this recent work with the Iboga medicine. With stern realness and my signature...

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠⁠⁠ Apply now ⁠⁠⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase. In this exciting episode, I sit down with Paul Austin, founder of Third Wave, to discuss the transformative effects of microdosing on leadership, creativity, and personal growth. Paul shares his journey with microdosing and how it has helped him and others cultivate...

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠⁠⁠ Apply now ⁠⁠⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase. In this episode, I walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to prepare for an Iboga ceremony (or any big psychedelic experience). Drawing from my own experience and preparation for my second Iboga journey, I share how to navigate the process leading up to your ce...

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠⁠ Apply now ⁠⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Juliana Mulligan, an internationally renowned advocate for Ibogaine treatment and harm reduction psychotherapy. Juliana shares her personal experience with Ibogaine to overcome opiate dependency, including the near-death episo...

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠ Apply now ⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase. In this solo episode, Lana dives into the often-overlooked phase of pre-work that occurs before a psychedelic ceremony or experience. Drawing on her own experiences as she prepares for her upcoming Iboga retreat, Lana explores how life often begins to feel chaotic and ov...

In this inspiring episode of The Journey series, I sit down with my former client, Faith , who shares her remarkable journey of transformation. From feeling stuck and unsure about her career to now pursuing a master's degree in spiritual and depth psychology, Faith has made huge strides in understanding and integrating her inner wisdom. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into how coaching he...

As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything! Support the show and ⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo! "As we overcome our fears in medicine work, we also overcome our fears in life." Welcome to SEASON 5! In this solo episode, we welcome the new year and explore the “medi...

In this special collaborative episode of Modern Psychedelics and Still In It , Lana and Steve Rio reflect on the profound journey of transformational integration one year after Lana’s transformative 5-MeO-DMT experience at Enfold. Together, they explore the powerful shifts in nervous system regulation, personal growth, and the expansive nature of living a heart-centered life. Lana candidly shares...

In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of a Dopamine Detox, inspired by the book Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anne Lemke. I share what dopamine is, how overstimulation throws off our brain’s balance of pain and pleasure, and why I’m personally committing to stepping back from cannabis and shopping for the month of January. This episode isn’t just personal—it’s a call to reflect on your own habits...

Many of us experience ego death through psychedelics, but what happens when someone  actually  dies and returns to share their insights? Kyle Buller, co-founder of Psychedelics Today, had his life transformed at 16 after a traumatic snowboarding accident left him with a profound near-death experience (NDE). In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from navigating his NDE to exploring altered state...