The Psychedologist

Joshua Kahn Russell returns to The Psychedologist to dive deeper into somatic work and the power of practice, engaging in a dynamic relationship with Ayahuasca, unlearning ideological tricks, survival in these times, and being of service to each other. We spend the first 30 minutes talking about somatic coaching, and then weave that into a conversation about a specific lineage of Shipibo Ayahuasca...

The wise and refreshingly real Karen Kieffer returns to The Psychedologist to talk shop about keeping the next generation human. She speaks about how to become a conscious parent (not a perfect parent), and how to protect and nurture our children in a world that is not protective and nurturing; creating a web of community and care; being in solidarity and taking action while the world is making us...

A liberatory episode with special guest, Filip! Here are some highlights from our conversation: Supporting the spiritual gifts of children Shame as a genius protective mechanism of the psyche Filip’s experience growing up in Serbia / former Yugoslavia, the culture’s hypermasculinization due to war creating a climate where it was very unsafe to be trans The revelation of realizing one’s own interna...

In this episode, the brilliant Emily Ana Levy speaks to themes of ocean life, compost, healing from chronic illness, sovereignty, evolution and transformation, Ayahuasca, spiritual awakening and coming out of the spiritual closet, stepping into our gifts, and prioritizing play, pleasure, and connection to the Earth. She provides a beginner friendly introduction to topics such as plant dietas, Kamb...

In this special episode, Kufikiri Hiari Imara returns to the podcast, to guest host an amazing conversation with the brilliant individuals behind Entheogen Melanin Collective - Imani Turnbull-Brown and Julian Fontaine Fox. Imani and Julian share the stories of how they each came to their advocacy and community work. They speak about the many intersectionalities of Blackness and Melanated Empowerme...

What happens when you combine respect, mutuality, self determination, potential for change, genuine human relationships, and healing environments? Welcome to The Wildflower Alliance! In the words of Earl Miller, “it’s so basic that people think it’s profound.” The Wildflower Alliance supports healing and empowerment for the broader community and people who have been impacted by psychiatric diagnos...

Ebony LePenn is a mother, abolitionist, licensed massage therapist, reiki master, energetic mentor, author and advocate for unconditional love and peace for all. She is the founder of High Frequency Academy Ltd. Anthony P. Clay Healing Project (Social Justice Enterprise & Public Benefit Corp.) that serves as a school and healing oasis for B.I.P.O.C. communities and our allies. HFA offers revol...

A deep dive into the depths of activism, Shipibo Ayahuasca Curanderismo, and being a professional listener, with the spectacular Joshua Kahn Russell! In this episode, Joshua shares about his experience channeling a sense of knowing about the world into activism and politics, and how that brought him to plant medicine, and to his current work in the world: supporting activists to heal their trauma...

Jessica Malka is a mother, guide, and steward of embodied remembrance. She is the co-founder of LEIAMOON, where she offers tools and spaces for women to reconnect with their bodies through vaginal steaming and womb-centered coherence. Through her work, she offers original pathways of healing and sovereignty, walking beside women as they return to the living source of their creative power. Jessica...

If you’re already familiar with IFS, or you want to skip the intro, fast forward to 18:20 ! Mel Galbraith is a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through a trauma-informed lens. She holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies from the University of Waterloo, and an Advanced Diploma in Child and...

A poetically epic journey, from the porosity we’re born with, to walking a nonlinear path and growing toward honoring our callings while staying grounded and present. We discuss and invite an incorporation of science with spiritual and earth-based wisdom. We reflect on what we’ve been learning and receiving from our feminine friendship, reflecting on the concept of "sistering" as a verb....

A rich stroll through a wide realm of topics relating to grief with the brilliant Camille Sapara Barton. Topics include the dynamic balance of connection to spirit and to the material aspects of life; parents and their grown children, learning to enjoy one another; cultivating an intentional grief practice (ideally in community) and Cami’s new book - Tending Grief. Picking up a thread for the conv...

In this episode, Alex Carelli of ThetaSoma comes back on the podcast to talk about her recent experience through the portal of transformation through death, grief and ceremony. How can we support ourselves and one another when dealing with loss and profound change? What does it mean to become the anchor? Bio: Alexandra is an artist, writer, speaker & teacher. She is a current doctoral student...

A long time friend joins The Psychedologist for a conversation about the gnosis of spirituality, or direct experience of and participation with the divine. Alex, co-creator of ThetaSoma, comes on the show to discuss fitting big spiritual experiences into the matrix of contemporary culture. She elucidates the subcultural story that the world is not spiritual. We discuss evidence that many of us hav...

A fascinating and dynamic episode with one of my favorite humans in the universe, Britta Love. We discuss.. giving ourselves the space to feel heartbreak and grief; living in sanist culture; surrogate partner therapy; how the Wheel of Consent can support psychedelic communities with some of the common struggles we’re seeing in the movement, and an upcoming retreat for psychedelic practitioners to...

Sapha from Sacred Rebels Recovery returns to the show to talk about his learnings from another year working on the land and serving people who are on a pathway to recovery from addiction. We discuss nuances of plant medicine work, specifically various difficulties and complexities that emerge when western/colonized culture, systems and values meet the ways of Shipibo/Indigenous culture. Sapha shar...

A heartfelt and dynamic conversation with the brilliant Carolyn Sanita Taylor-Harris. In this episode, we discuss the journey of changing one's environment to re-ground and reconnect, while practicing nonattachment to thoughts, patterns, words, and stories that aren't ours - allowing for our own Metamorphosis. We offer gratitude for the cycles, embracing and embodying the beauty of the shi...

A sit down with Anthony West of ThetaSoma, a trauma-informed, intuitive, healing technique that integrates tools from yoga, dreamwork and ancestral healing. Anthony is an artist, creator and founder of ThetaSoma™. He is passionate about supporting others to heal their ancestral lineage, activate purpose, and expand their creative potential as human beings. Anthony reconnects you to your ancestors...

The Magnificent Mother, Midwife, Doula and Spiritual Intuitive returns to The Psychedologist! Sit back and enjoy a rich conversation about transitioning through life, being OK with where you are, living by example and trusting in what feels good to lead you to where you need to go.

The luminous Sovereign Xavier lights up the room! In this episode we talk about mending, the birth of Blackadelics in Colorado, collective and decentralized movements, deepening commitment to community, sharing resources, and queerness giving hope for the world. Sovereign serves as a catalyst for systemic change, leading as Founder and Co-Creator of ALKEMI Consulting and Development, a niche consu...

The second ​episode of a two ​part series, with Justice Rivera and Paula Graciela Kahn of Body Autonomy: Decolonizing Sex Work and Drug Use ! In this conversation, Justice, who compiled the essays and stories that make up the book, and contributor Paula Graciela Kahn, go deep into topics such as substance use, colonization, bodily sovereignty, rites of passage, sex worker centered harm reduction,...

The first ​episode of a two ​part series, with contributors to Body Autonomy: Decolonizing Sex Work and Drug Use ! In this conversation, Melodie and J share so many nuggets of wisdom and experience from the realms of sex work, drugs, gender, religion/spirituality, consent and altered states of consciousness. Melodie Garcia, MPA is the Co-Director for New Moon Network, an activist-led intermediary...

The riveting Rebecca Martinez in a conversation about her new book, Whole Medicine! In this episode you will hear about the natural world as central in the conversation about people, plant medicine, ethics and expanded states; Alma Institute; being on both sides of the altar; power, harm and responsibility; normalizing conflict; a wish for this book to educate and empower the psychedelic naive; sh...

Ayize just released his final book of the year, Box of Bones: Book Two. By popular demand, he comes back on the podcast for a part 2! We discuss, “what is evil?” and Ayize shares some stories from his work as a counselor, therapist and spaceholder. He says that evil could perhaps be defined as “that which does not lend its support to the life cycle.” I hope you enjoy this elaboration on the rich t...

Ayize Jama-Everett holds three Master’s degrees: Divinity, Psychology, and in Fine Arts, Writing. He blends these degrees in all his work, often identifying as a guerilla theologian, a community-based therapist, and an afro-futurist in the same breath. He’s taught at Starr King School for the Ministry, California College of the Arts, The University of California, Riverside, Western Colorado Colleg...