In this week’s episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I sit down with Katherine Smailis—mystic, therapist, world traveler, and cosmic truth-seeker—for a wildly expansive conversation that weaves together medicine journeys, sacred sexuality, emotional intelligence, and the deep call to live in alignment with soul.

Kat shares her evolution from working in the Western medical system to answering the call of the mushrooms, teaching sacred sexuality in ancient Egyptian temples, and walking the path of global pilgrimage and remembrance. We explore themes like ego death, reclaiming feminine power, living outside the box, and the mystical intersections of science, spirit, and embodied truth.

If you’ve ever questioned the systems you were raised in, longed to feel more connected to Source, or wondered what happens when you surrender to your soul’s mission—this episode is for you. Warning: you may leave forever changed.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. Kat suggested I share 2150 AD by Thea Alexander

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

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Connect with Kat:

IG: @kat_integrativetherapist

In this soul-stirring episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I sit down with an earth angel and radiant storyteller—who shares her sacred journey through healing, embodiment, and plant medicine. From childhood dreams of the divine feminine to navigating ancestral trauma, near-death experiences, and motherhood, she takes us on a spiral path of descent and rebirth, shadow and light.

Together, we explore the slow and intentional unfolding of the soul’s journey, the importance of intuitive pacing with psychedelic work, and how healing ourselves ripples outward to our families and the world. This conversation is packed with powerful truths, sacred softness, and reminders that your path is uniquely yours—and worthy of deep devotion.

If you’ve ever felt like a spiritual seeker without a map, this episode is a guiding light.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. I feel called to share The New Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz MD.

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

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IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠

Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

In this mind-expanding episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I sit down with David Mersky—a former trial lawyer turned psychonaut and cosmic explorer. What starts as a conversation about plant medicine quickly launches into discussions of alien contact, ancient wisdom, past lives, and the mysterious bridges between psychedelics and higher consciousness.

David shares his powerful healing journey with ayahuasca, the trauma that led him to the medicine path, and the deep insights gained from his encounters with dragons, aliens, and other entities. He also opens up about starting the Starwalker Cafe with Ancient Aliens star William Henry, and his role in guiding others toward their own spiritual awakening including points about high tolerances, surrender and using MDMA with mushrooms. 

This is an episode for anyone feeling the call to expand, remember, and reconnect—to self, to spirit, and to the stars. Buckle up and blast off into the cosmos with us.

Check out his projects at 

Sibannac Inc- www.snncinc.com

The Meru Sky- YouTube 

www.Starwalkercafe.com 

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. I mention the Cosmic Serpent by Jeremy Narby 

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠

Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

In this episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, we dive into a powerful conversation about overcoming trauma and complex PTSD. My guest’s story is one I truly wish every woman could hear—a journey of deep healing, radical self-expression, and the reclamation of feminine power.

We explore the tender terrain of sister wounds, the importance of speaking your truth, and what it means to cultivate a life that feels juicy, alive, and fully yours. This episode is raw, real, and a little bit spicy—so please take care if you're easily triggered. But if you're ready to feel seen, stirred, and inspired, this one is medicine for the soul.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. I believe that the book Soul of Sex by Thomas Moore would be a great support if something in this episode piqued your interest.

Enjoy! 

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠
Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

In this episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I sit down with an absolute badass biz babe whose journey will light a fire in your soul. Despite a challenging upbringing, she refused to let her past define her—and instead, she’s created a life of purpose, service, and impact. From supporting people and animals to building a soul-led charity and brand, her story is one of resilience, heart, and fierce devotion.

We dive into the dance of masculine and feminine energy in entrepreneurship, healing the mother wound, and what it really takes to build something aligned from the ground up. She also shares the powerful insights from her hero dose journey—where she came face to face with the ultimate lesson the mushrooms have to offer: surrender.

This one is inspiring, grounded, and full of golden wisdom.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. If you are wanting to work on your mother wound, I would suggest the book Discovering the Inner Mother by Bethany Webster

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠
Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

In this episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I’m opening up my treasure trove of insights from working with couples over the past five years. After witnessing countless relationship dynamics, patterns, and breakthroughs, I’ve distilled the top 10 things men wish women knew—and vice versa. These are the little (and not-so-little) things that can make or break intimacy, connection, and communication.

But we’re not just talking theory—I’m sharing practical tools like the Couple Bubble concept and the Hippie Flip for couples, offering ways to strengthen your bond, deepen trust, and keep the spark alive. Whether you're in a long-term relationship, just starting out, or simply curious about the inner workings of love and partnership, this episode is packed with juicy takeaways. So grab your partner, tune in together, and see if you resonate with these insights!

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. For this episode I suggest - Getting the Love You Want by Hunt & Hendrix

If you would like to learn more about my 75 Juicy Group for Couples: https://www.mushroommamasita.com/75juicycouples

Enjoy! 

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠
Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

In this episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I sit down with a "white woman turned shaman" —a true seeker who has spent her life searching for a spiritual home. Through deep respect and study of many teachings and lineages, she has found a path that allows her to guide others in discovering their own unique relationship with Source, Universe, God. She shares her powerful journey into medicine work, what unfolded when we sat in ceremony together, and the wisdom she’s gathered along the way. This is a story for all the spiritual orphans out there—those searching for belonging, connection, and a deeper truth.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. The Journey of the Soul Initiation by Bill Plotkin is a great one to go a little deeper into some of the concepts we touched on.

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠
Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

In this episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, we dive into the wild and transformative journey of spiritual awakenings, birthing new identities, and how these deep shifts impact health and relationships. My guest shares her multi-year experience with the medicine—how it helped her claim her power, healed her relationship with her husband, and redefined her sense of self. This is a real, inspiring story of evolution, love, and the deep healing that unfolds when you truly surrender to the process.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. If you feel called to understand what your psychedelic journey might look like I suggest learning more by reading The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide by Fadiman

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠
Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com

This episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast is easily one of my favorites to date—so raw, so real, and oh-so juicy. We dive into some deeply human and heavy topics, making this conversation both powerful and transformative. My guest’s story weaves together experiences of sexual trauma, suicidal ideation, embodiment, bravery, expansion, shrinking, motherhood, and medicine retreats. If this episode stirs up a trigger in you, I invite you to listen all the way through and then ask yourself—why? There is so much wisdom to be found in our triggers. This one is not to be missed.

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. This week we mentioned Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott. I really love this book as an easy intro into shadow work.

Enjoy! 

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, and explicit language, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG:⁠ ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠⁠

Website:⁠ ⁠mushroommamasita.com

This week on the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I have a passionate and powerful conversation with a male client about his epic journey with mushrooms. We dive deep into the dance of masculine and feminine energy, ancestral healing, chronic pain, and the art of trusting the universe. This episode is packed with profound insights, raw truth, and so many golden nuggets of wisdom. You won’t want to miss this deep and inspiring conversation!

Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. This week we mentioned The Courage to be Disliked by Kishimi & Koga and I LOVED this book!

Enjoy! 

Listener discretion is advised: This podcast discusses sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, addiction and psychedelic therapy, and explicit language, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners.  I encourage listeners to engage mindfully and take care of themselves throughout the conversation.

Connect with Bijou Finney

IG: ⁠@mushroommamasita⁠

Website: ⁠mushroommamasita.com