Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/the-modern-medicine-woman-embodiment-of-feminine-wisdom-in-the-psychedelic-renaissance-with-natasja-pelgrom 

Join Shiri in an inspired conversation with the Natasha Pelgrom, a seasoned psychedelic guide and educator, as they discuss the vital processes of preparation and integration, motivations and aspirations of individuals seeking deeper understanding through psychedelics, and themes of purpose, self-leadership, and the nuanced bridging of therapeutic models with traditional wisdom. 

Shiri and Natasja also explore the profound responsibility of facilitators in the evolving landscape of psychedelic use; rest, silence and nature connection as core integration practices; and the broader psychedelic community's challenge in acknowledging diverse forms of knowledge and practice without falling into outdated hierarchical structures.

Topics Covered

✨ Introducing Natasja, a visionary leader in psychedelic education, facilitation and integration

✨ Natasja's path to psychedelic facilitation

✨ Exploring the depths of 5-MEO-DMT in personal transformation

✨ The art and responsibility of integration

✨ Redefining purpose and trust through psychedelic exploration

✨ Bridging ceremony and daily life

✨ Navigating core issues of the psychedelic renaissance: education, ethics, and expansion

✨ The future of psychedelic integration and education

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/5-meo-dmt-nonduality-and-entheogenic-energetics-with-dr-martin-w-ball 

How can profound psychedelic experiences reshape our understanding of reality and self? 

Join Shiri and special guest, Martin Ball, PhD, as they venture into the avant-garde territory of the 'entheological paradigm’, a framework for understanding reality Martin developed as a result of his own 5-MeO inspired transition from a philosophical to an embodied non-dualist.

The conversation also navigates the complexities of presenting novel ideas within the psychedelic community, addressing cancel culture's impact on open dialogues around radical methods in psychedelic therapy. Martin’s insights into practical integration techniques highlight the importance of education before embarking on 5-MeO-DMT journeys – especially with respect to ‘reactivations’ – as well as awareness of the position of the body while processing strong energies during sessions and having a baseline understanding of non-duality.  

Topics Covered

✨ Exploring the ‘entheological paradigm’
 

✨ Navigating controversy and gatekeeping in the psychedelic space
 

✨ The challenge of introducing radical ideas about psychedelic therapy
 

✨ The impact of cancel culture on the psychedelic community
 

✨ Non-duality and energetics in 5-MeO-DMT journeys
 

✨ Exploring the ego and awareness with 5-MeO-DMT
 

✨ 5-MeO-DMT integration
 

✨ The importance of education before working with 5-MeO-DMT
 

✨ ‘Reactivations’ and the process of energetic recalibration
 

✨ Martin’s new book on 5-MeO-DMT integration
 

✨ A multidisciplinary approach to psychedelic artistry

Episode Resources

✨ Book: Being Human: An Entheological Guide to God, Evolution, and the Fractal, Energetic Nature of Reality by Dr. Martin W. Ball 

✨ Book: 5-MeO-DMT Integration: Embodying Nonduality is Not What You Think by Dr. Martin W. Ball 

✨ Podcast Episode: The Entheogenic Evolution - My Scarlet Letter: Living with the Aftermath of Psymposia's Unethical Journalistic Abuse

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/shamanism-mysticism-and-ayahuasca-wisdom-with-dr-richard-grossman  

This intimate conversation between Shiri and her friend and teacher, Dr. Richard Grossman, explores the journey from suffering to healing, beginning with Richard’s own experience overcoming trauma and evolving into his role as a devoted healer and facilitator of psychedelic ceremony. 

Their discussion explores the importance of forgiveness, the concept of God and the ‘problem of evil’, and the power of letting go of past traumas for personal and collective peace. 

Shiri and Richard also shine a light on the all-too-common error of acting too quickly post-psychedelic insights and the significance of patience, discernment and humility as key to the integration process. 

Topics Covered

✨ Dr. Richard Grossman’s healing journey

✨ From extraordinary childhood intuition to a clear shamanic calling

✨ The story of a life-changing ayahuasca experience that taught trust and forgiveness

✨ Divinity, evil, and the power of letting go

✨ The impact of ayahuasca on belief and healing

✨ Exploring inner peace and global conflicts

✨ Creating our reality: the collective psyche

✨ Psychedelic integration: navigating insights and discerning right action

✨ Myths and misconceptions within psychedelic culture

✨ Dr. Richard’s new book: The Medicine of Your Life

Episode Resources

✨ Book: Kabbalah for Beginners: Understanding and Applying Kabbalistic History, Concepts, and Practices by Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks

 Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/trauma-conflict-and-grief-integrating-the-collective-heartbeat-with-dr-ido-cohen 

Can the art of psychedelic integration help us in consciously facing and navigating the collective trauma arising from current global conflicts, notably the situation in the Middle East?

This episode of The Psyched Soul Podcast features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Ido Cohen that explores the complexities of current global events and delves into the psychological patterns of victimhood, perpetrator dynamics, and collective trauma bonding. 

Shiri and Ido speak to the necessity of embodying our grief, highlighting the significance of creating spaces for dialogue and the importance of moving beyond dichotomies to embrace unity consciousness.

The dialogue also highlights the critical role of integration in healing the 'traumatic codependent relational triangle' of victim, perpetrator, and rescuer roles at a societal level as well as in fostering a sense of personal acceptance, belonging and peace in the face of adversity and clashes of perspective.

Topics Covered

✨ The trauma triangle: victim, perpetrator, rescuer

✨ Trauma as a building block of human experience

✨ Exploring the collective heartbeat and trauma bonding

✨ The power of embodied acceptance

✨ Navigating grief and loss

✨ Addressing collective conflict and the path to peace

✨ Creating safe spaces for healing and dialogue

✨ Envisioning a new paradigm of peace and power

✨ The essence of psychedelic integration in a psychosocial context

Episode Resources

✨ Platform: Peace Activation

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/ethics-of-psychedelic-integration-coaching-with-yannick-jacob 

What exactly is psychedelic integration coaching? Are there any professional standards for this work? Are certain approaches considered more valid than others?

The transformative power and challenges of psychedelic integration coaching are the theme of Shiri’s conversation with Yannick Jacob, a widely respected existential coach.

Shiri and Yannick explore the unregulated world of psychedelic integration coaching, where literally anyone can claim the title of a coach.

Is this ‘freedom’ to practice ideal? Is it dangerous? How do coaches learn to help clients in a way that is truly helpful?

Shiri and Yannick explore these questions and more in a discussion about the necessity for ethical practice, skill development, and a collaborative approach in this new and quickly blossoming field.

Topics Covered

✨ The unregulated world of psychedelic coaching

✨ Introducing Yannick Jacob: a luminary in the coaching field

✨ Exploring existential questions

✨ The importance of integrating psychedelic experiences

✨ Navigating the complexities of psychedelic integration coaching

✨ Perspectives on psychedelic support training

✨ The diversity of approaches to psychedelic integration coaching

✨ The personalized nature of psychedelic integration

✨ Challenges of working with ancient modalities in modern times

✨ Views on different integration coaching philosophies

Episode Resources

✨ Transformational and Integration Coaching: Being True to You 

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/waking-up-through-psychedelics-with-shiri-godasi

“Waking up” on a New Orleans hotel room floor? Shiri never imagined it would be like that. Prior to that moment, even the word “consciousness” had never registered with her. Listen in to learn about the changes, challenges and miracles of walking through life as a newly-conscious being. 

In this episode Shiri shares the personal and unabridged story of her spiritual awakening and how it was keyholed by one of her favorite psychedelic substances. It is also the must-know first response to the question she gets asked most: how did she become a psychedelic integration coach and create a psychedelic-service lifestyle?

We are privileged to experience first-hand the mysteries of awakening and the extraordinary potential for healing and growth we have available to us through plant medicines and synthetic mind-expanding substances. This is an intimate “journal-entry” of spiritual self-discovery, shedding light on the transformative power of psychedelics and the global evolution of consciousness. 

Topics covered

✨ Shiri’s personal and unabridged psychedelic awakening story

✨ What it means to “wake up” … and who is awakening right now?

✨ Why are people waking up at this time? 

✨ Struggles of a spiritual being lost in a human experience

✨ How an MDMA experience at Coachella completely changed the course of Shiri’s life

✨ Life issues Shiri was grappling with at the time

✨ How Shiri knew psychedelics were her key to healing and transformation

✨ How a traumatic breakup guided Shiri towards her awakening

✨ Shiri’s visionary holotropic experience on a hotel room floor in New Orleans

✨ What became clear to her in this experience and what was different when she “woke up”

✨ Challenges of walking through life as a conscious being

✨ How Shiri had to learn how to do life again as a conscious person

✨ The decision to become a psychedelic therapist

✨ How the path unfolded for Shiri to become a pioneering psychedelic integration coach

Episode Resources

✨ Book: Between Death & Life: Conversations with a Spirit by Dolores Cannon

✨ Book: Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris 

✨ Book: A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" by Marianne Williamson

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/creative-sorcery-soul-path-alignment-and-prayer-magick-with-tara-divina 

The integration of psychedelics into personal growth and creativity forms the core of this powerful exchange between Shiri and guest Tara Divina, a mentor for those seeking to harness their creative and healing potential. 

Tara shares her journey from a conventional career path to embracing a life enriched by Vedic astrology, the therapeutic use of plant medicine, and guiding others to find abundance through sharing their magical gifts. 

Shiri and Tara discuss the complex culture of psychedelic healing, the pivotal role of integration, and the ancient art of prayer for aligning with one's highest truth. With insights on overcoming the limitations imposed by prevailing narratives of healing within the psychedelic space and an emphasis on action beyond healing, this episode presents a view on living a life that truly resonates with one’s soul purpose, supported by self-care, community engagement, and the passionate pursuit of living epic.

Topics Covered

✨ Introducing Tara Divina: a mentor for magical creatives

✨ Vedic Astrology and the significance of eclipses

✨ Tara’s journey of professional transformation

✨ The role of plant medicines in Tara’s evolution

✨ Integration practices and embodying creativity

✨ A day in the life of a creative sorceress

✨ Challenging the culture of healing within the psychedelic community

✨ Taking action beyond healing

✨ The power of prayer

✨ Prayer vs. manifestation

✨ Aligning with what's praying through you

✨ Practical prayer techniques and their impact

✨ Finding alignment and co-creation in life

✨ Navigating life's choices: yeses, nos, and alignment

✨ Special offer: online courses to unleash your magic

Episode Resources

✨ Healing, Wellness and Personal Growth Platform: Healing from Healing

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/how-to-interpret-psychedelic-journeys-part-2-with-shiri-godasi 

How can we become more skillful in interpreting our psychedelic experiences while also accepting that not all insights from our journeys require interpretation? 

When is it useful to intentionally apply psychedelic integration tools and techniques and when may it be time to trust that medicine is giving us exactly what we need (whether we ‘want’ it or not!) and allow ourselves to trust the unfolding as a practice for engaging with the unconscious in our daily lives?

Listen in to Part Two of Shiri’s 2-part series on interpreting psychedelic journeys for a deep dive into these questions and more, as Shiri reaffirms the idea that the ceremonial experience extends far beyond the immediate effects of the medicine and that psychedelic integration is a gift that keeps on giving …

Topics Covered

✨ Exploring the significance of environment, music/silence and energy during your trip

✨ Navigating challenges: resistance, trauma, addiction and the importance of safety

✨ Expectations and disappointments in psychedelic experiences

✨ Consent and power dynamics in ceremony

✨ Integration techniques for extracting themes from your journey

✨ Post-ceremony: the extended process of integration

✨ Opening to the lessons of your journey being delivered in surprising ways

Episode Resources

✨ Private coaching with Shiri: 1:1 Integration Coaching with Shiri Godasi 

✨ Nectara’s Membership: Use code “SHIRI” for a discount

✨ Nectara’s Ceremonial Preparation Program

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/how-to-interpret-psychedelic-journeys-part-1-with-shiri-godasi 

There is growing awareness of the need for integration after psychedelic experiences, but where exactly does the interpretation of those experiences fit into integration?

In this episode, Shiri introduces her integration philosophy, developed through extensive fieldwork and personal exploration and offers various approaches to help make sense of psychedelic experiences, applicable to a broad range of substances.

Shiri emphasizes three main principles: staying curious and humble, understanding one's vantage point, and prioritizing the relationship with insights that arise over their content. She further explores the role of themes, sounds, visions and physical sensations as vehicles for deep personal understanding, while stressing the importance of viewing these phenomena through a trauma-informed lens.

Topics Covered

✨ Understanding psychedelic experiences: a personal philosophy

✨ Exploring techniques for psychedelic integration

✨ Questioning the need for the interpretation of psychedelic journeys

✨ How to approach interpretation in the context of integration 

✨ Anchor points for interpreting psychedelic trips

✨ Recognizing patterns and themes 

✨ Unpacking memories and traumas

✨ Finding meaning in the sensory realm: visions, sounds and sensations

✨ Archetypes and the collective unconscious

✨ Concluding thoughts and an invitation for private support

Episode Resources

✨ Private coaching with Shiri: 1:1 Integration Coaching with Shiri Godasi 

✨ Nectara’s Membership: Use code “SHIRI” for a discount

✨ Nectara’s Ceremonial Preparation Program

Episode Webpage: https://www.psychedsoul.com/podcast/telling-your-psychedelic-story-with-mareesa-stertz

What is the role of storytelling in psychedelic integration? And how might your well-told psychedelic story make a difference in the lives of others?

Tune in to a conversation with Mareesa Stertz to find out how personal storytelling in the context of psychedelic exploration can be a powerful way to catalyze profound transformation for both you and your community.

Mareesa, with her roots in a culture where healing was rarely discussed, embarked on a journey with psychedelics that significantly influenced her understanding of trauma and self-discovery. Through her personal experiences with psychedelics, which included documenting her own healing process, she became inspired to advocate for healing through storytelling. 

Shiri and Mareesa explore the role of psychedelics in the cultural shift towards openness about personal transformation, the foundation of psychedelic societies for community support, and initiatives to make healing more accessible, engaging … and FUN! 

Topics Covered

✨ The power of storytelling in psychedelic integration

✨ Introducing Mareesa Stertz: a trailblazer in psychedelic storytelling

✨ Mareesa's mission to make healing cool

✨ The hero's journey in the context of psychedelic integration

✨ Mareesa's personal psychedelic journey and transformation

✨ The role of storytelling in psychedelic communities

✨ Becoming a psychedelic storyteller

✨ Tips for telling your psychedelic story

✨ The Global Psychedelic Society and other community initiatives

✨ Bringing imagination to life

Episode Resources 

✨ Series: Adventures of the Psyche hosted by Mareesa Stertz
 

✨ Book: The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work by Joseph Campbell
 

✨ Film: The NeverEnding Story (1984), directed by Wolfgang Petersen 
 

✨ Psychotherapy Pioneer: Carl Jung
 

✨ Psychedelic-Assisted Innovation: M.I.N.D.S. (Multidisciplinary Investigation into Novel Discoveries & Solutions)
 

✨ Psychedelic Society: Aware Project