Culture Changers with Allison Hare

·E292

Magic Mushrooms, Body Trauma, and the Message I Couldn't Ignore

April 2
43 mins

Episode Description

How can we be so self-aware and so clueless about ourselves at the same time? Have you ever wondered why so many high-achieving, self-aware people still struggle to actually feel seen and healed? In this episode of Culture Changers, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my fifth ceremonial psilocybin-assisted therapy journey to crack open the messy, nonlinear world of emotional healing, trauma recovery, and the radical power of self-discovery.

I ditch the filters (you know me) and share what magic mushrooms (psilocybin) revealed to me about my own deeply held fears, body trauma, perimenopause mood swings, and that gnawing sense of never being “enough”, even after years in therapy and spiritual hustle. I get real about the pitfalls and promise of the psychedelic healing landscape, from shady, bougie retreat centers to the truly ethical practitioners at Entheo Temple, plus why safety and integrity matter more than ever in this wild west of plant medicine.

Whether you’re psilocybin-curious, passionate about trauma healing, or just looking for a brutally honest conversation about what it means to be fully seen, this episode is for you. We’ll dig into everything including: microdosing, EMDR, healing community, body image, and I’ll share how embracing vulnerability (with a side of irreverence) can help you break open, reconnect, and rise the hell up. Healing isn’t linear, but with the right questions, support, and a little mushroom magic, real progress is possible.

I cover:

  • How healing isn’t linear or predictable
  • Psychedelic-assisted therapy experiences
  • Importance of ethical practitioners/facilitators
  • Self-awareness and emotional vulnerability
  • Being seen vs. hiding oneself
  • Personal trauma and body acceptance
  • Building supportive community for growth

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Reflecting on healing and self-awareness
  • 04:53 Preparing for guided ceremonies
  • 07:16 Exploring psilocybin's healing benefits
  • 12:21 Reflecting on a bad business experience
  • 13:26 Attending an ethical healing retreat
  • 16:28 Heroic doses and emotional healing
  • 22:01 Realizing personal relationship patterns
  • 24:51 Attending a small group ceremony
  • 27:29 A mushroom ceremony experience
  • 31:21 Reflecting on a healing session
  • 32:49 Relaxing in nature with reflection
  • 36:01 Struggling with body image
  • 41:24 Closing thoughts and next steps
  • 43:09 Supporting the show and staying connected

Rather watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/AmpeTTXQzVs

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To Learn More About Entheo Temple:

Website: https://www.entheotemple.org 

My Psychedelic Docu-Series:

  1. First Time Ever: EP150: My psychedelic journey inward: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zWPpOEQchQ7g9azKJ3bcO?si=b57e2a0e7c214835
  2. EP154: LIFE Update: Psychedelic Aftermath, 12-hour walk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zy86Rj0a1C2ojq4ZZiClk?si=a64d3dd8c55e498b
  3. 2nd journey: EP168: Psychedelics Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wQTCTc4kSlqYZFicWy2ni?si=78af6ff3c4aa474b
  4. 3rd journey: Psychedelics, brutal solo hike, and overcoming fear and doubt: https://open.spotify.com/episode/15L2tjPE0Cvx3YMQQ8fiop?si=fe13431a55914b44
  5. 4th Journey: Psychedelics Uncovered My Hidden Shadow: https://open.spotify.com/episode/06QFKj1Ak2mQuPw10UBD1i?si=e3cc9bc30d0e4f07

To Connect With Me:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison__hare

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonhare/

Website: https://allisonhare.com

Book a free podcast clarity call with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall

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