In this deeply personal episode, I speak with Laura Lewandowski, AI & Business Influencer, founder of the Smart Chiefs Newsletter, TEDx speaker, and one of Berlin’s most insightful businesswomen.She recently embarked on a guided magic truffle journey in the Netherlands. Known among her friends as the “AI Queen,” Laura is a powerhouse in business and tech—but even the smartest and most accomplished among us carry fears and emotional wounds.For Laura, the truffle journey wasn’t just an adventure; it was a process of surrendering control, reconnecting with her body, and finding clarity after a seven-year relationship ended. We explore how this experience helped her:Navigate fears of crying, losing control, and confronting painful emotionsUse inner family systems exercises to map her emotional landscapeReconnect with intuition and her body, leading to insights that influence her personal and professional lifeIntegrate the lessons into her day-to-day life as a mother and entrepreneurSee the power of letting go, and how pain can dissolve into joy
Key Moments[00:05:00] Laura shares her initial fear of losing control and how surrender became a doorway to insight[00:12:30] The guided session with two psychologists: setting up her inner family system[00:20:00] How the psychedelic experience revealed disconnection from her feelings and over-reliance on her head[00:28:00] Insights into decision-making, intuition, and the connection between mind and body[00:35:00] Personal reflections on motherhood, prioritizing time with her daughter, and reshaping life and work balance[00:45:00] How embracing emotional waves allows pain to transform into joy
Why You’ll Love This EpisodeThis episode isn’t just about psychedelics—it’s about emotional courage, intuition, and lifestyle transformation. Whether you’re curious about plant medicine, personal growth, or integrating life lessons into everyday routines, Laura’s story offers practical wisdom and inspiration.
Links & ResourcesLaura Lewandowski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-lewandowskiSmart Chiefs Newsletter: https://smartchiefs.beehiiv.com/Learn more about guided truffle journeys on The New Health Club Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-julie-holland-psychedelics-make-us-look-at-the/id1474605227?i=1000557560929
TakeawaysLetting go of control can unlock deep insights and joyPsychedelic journeys can be a tool for personal growth, emotional integration, and body awarenessIntuition is strengthened when you observe without overthinkingPrioritizing meaningful relationships, like family, transforms how we structure life and work. This episode will be in german, but SPOTIFY allows you now to listen to it in english.

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