Shannon Duncan is the author of 'Coming Full Circle: Healing Trauma with Psychedelics.' Explore Shannon's transformative journey with psychedelics and their impact on conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. Understand the differences between trip sitters and qualified psychedelic guides, and the importance of set, setting, intention, and somatic practices. Learn about the renaissance of transformational medicines, and potential risks from unqualified sources.

Connect with Shannon http://shannonduncan.com

Coming Full Circle: Healing Trauma with Psychedelics is available on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1959254049 

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Jonathan Schecter is a breathwork facilitator and integrative specialist. Get a free guide to Breathwork for Integration at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bluemagicelevate.com

00:00 Introduction to Self-Development

00:59 Meet Shannon Duncan: Author and Entrepreneur

01:37 The Psychedelic Renaissance and Healing Trauma

03:17 Breathwork: A Key to Psychedelic Integration

04:54 Mindfulness Practice

09:15 Diving Deep into 'Coming Full Circle'

11:59 The Importance of Qualified Psychedelic Guides

17:33 Navigating the Psychedelic Experience

33:20 Preparing for Deep Medicine Work

41:44 Understanding the Purging Process

43:21 The Role of the Guide

44:44 Challenges of Becoming a Guide

46:57 The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Psychedelic Work

50:44 The Importance of Somatic Work

56:03 Integration and the Concept of Canaries

01:00:14 Daily Practices for Mindfulness

01:02:16 The Future of the Psychedelic Renaissance

01:13:02 Closing Thoughts and Reflections