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The Power of Integration: Exploring Psychedelics, Rituals, and Self-Discovery w/Otto Maier S. 2, Ep. 10


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In this empowering podcast episode, guest Otto Maier takes us on a transformative journey of healing, integration, and rediscovering our true selves. From his own experience with a mental health crisis, Otto embarked on a profound exploration through ashrams, indigenous plant medicine, and Jungian alchemy. He highlights the importance of reconnecting with our missing spirit, living a life of purpose and connection. Otto challenges the Western medical model and advocates for validation and reconnection instead of seeking diagnoses. He emphasizes the significance of integrating psychedelic experiences, recognizing that true healing is a lifelong process available to all who listen to their inner calling. Otto's insights on the dark night of the soul, rituals, and expanding the concept of masculinity are thought-provoking and empowering. By following our soul's call, making space for rest, and honoring the sacred, we can embark on a fulfilling journey of self-discovery and share the fruits of our transformation with others. This episode is an invitation to embrace our unique path, seek harmony, and find true happiness through integration and individuation.


Navigate the Episode:

(2:25) Otto’s 3 Items If stranded on an Island

(4:14) How studies in East & the South shaped Otto

(9:06) Perspective on modern psychotherapy & ancient Shamanic traditions

(14:24) Synthetic Psychedelics vs. Natural Entheogenic Medicine

(21:22) The fulfillment of psychedelic Integration work

(28:28) Discussions about the Dark Night of The Soul

(40:15) Enacting Ritual for psychic energy to embody

(45:45) Simple things to engage in to live a life of more soul

(50:30) Making room for the soul

(55:30) The sacredness of the dance

(1:01:09) The consequence of thinking of life as a ladder we must climb

(1:06:00) The MAGIC of sharing from the whole

(1:08:43) What Live Thrivingly means to Otto


Get in touch with Otto:

Website | Soulpsyche.org

Instagram | Soulnpsyche

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/

LinkedIn | Otto Maier


Otto's Offerings:

  • 1:1 Coaching
    • Psychedelic Integration
    • IFS therapy
    • Mentorship and Education for Coaches and therapists looking to Integrate psychedelic work into their practice
    • Personalized Ritual/Ceremonial work

    • Keep up with Live Thrivingly:

      Website | Livethrivingly.com

      Instagram | @livethrivingly

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      Live ThrivinglyBy Jackson Hall