Psychedelics have unfortunately been bastardized by our Western culture. Plant medicines were  not intended for you to use to trip at the club (though no judgment). They are actually a powerful spiritual tool and guide to invite us into our truth and highest self. I can't think of anyone better than Alex Nelson, entrepreneur, life transformation coach, retreat facilitator, and my friend, to walk us through a grounded introduction to how and why we can consciously engage in plant medicines.

We talked about the 3 essential components to a safe and transformational ceremony: set, setting, and sitting. We talked a lot about intentionality versus escapism. This is the perfect episode for anyone just starting to be interested in working with plant medicines. We covered the importance of the container you set before and after the ceremony, and Alex gives us his recommendation for a healthy and supportive progression. One of my favorite lines from the episode is, "This isn't the psychedelic Olympics. You don't need to win the title of most drugs done."

Plant medicines are a sexy topic, and sure, it sounds cool to drop into a major Ayahuasca ceremony right out of the gate, but this episode is here to remind you that psychedelics are a spiritual tool, and should be treated as such. All of the things we covered, from inviting more joy into your life to acting with high intentionality are also just great spiritual strategies for life in general. Alex said it perfectly, "Life's a ceremony. Treat it as such."

Alex Nelson was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is an entrepreneur, life transformation coach, retreat facilitator, and the host of the Through The Veil podcast. After selling his asphalt business in early 2017, he embarked upon a journey which led him through various corporate management jobs, finally landing in his current role as a full time personal coach and transformational experience specialist. He has spent the last 7 years working closely with coaching clients, a calling he felt deeply after curing himself of alcoholism in 2012 through deeply intentional ceremonial work. His deepest commitment is to help people to uncover the tools and skills they have within themselves for healing so that they can live their best life unburdened by trauma.

You can connect with Alex on Instagram @alexanderdiesel or his website https://www.throughtheveil.co.

To hear more from Alex and on the subject of psychedelics, tune into his podcast, Through the Veil. Through the Veil is a deep dive into self-mastery, psychedelics, and relationships. Through The Veil helps people level up in their personal lives by shining a light on the journey of my guests and on my own personal journey.

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