My Psychedelic Roots
My Psychedelic Roots
Podcast Description
My Psychedelic Roots shares stories from people from a broad swath of lived experience to explore their psychedelic beginnings, or roots: what motivated them to start using psychedelics, what those early experiences were like, and how those roots have impacted their understanding of themselves and the world around them. My goal in these conversations is to give voice to the unique, transpersonal and human side of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness--- allowing guests to talk about their personal stories, not just their professional ones. I hope that listeners of the podcast will have an opportunity to gain insight into the lived reality of psychedelic experiencing (both the shadow and the light), hear about how people found their way into the psychedelic space, and to have an opportunity to get curious about the resonance, contrasts and connections between the podcast guests experience and their own psychedelic roots.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as personal transformation, spirituality, and the intersection of science and psychedelics. Episodes cover topics like the psychological impact of early psychedelic experiences and narratives of integrating these experiences into personal growth, with examples including discussions on traditional religious upbringing and the embrace of self-exploration.
My Psychedelic Roots shares stories from people from a broad swath of lived experience to explore their psychedelic beginnings, or roots: what motivated them to start using psychedelics, what those early experiences were like, and how those roots have impacted their understanding of themselves and the world around them. My goal in these conversations is to give voice to the unique, transpersonal and human side of psychedelics and non-ordinary states of consciousness— allowing guests to talk about their personal stories and helping to destigmatize psychedelics and the people who use them. I hope that listeners of the podcast will have an opportunity to gain insight into the lived reality of psychedelic experiencing (both the shadow and the light), hear about how people found their way into the psychedelic space, and to have an opportunity to get curious about the resonance, contrasts and connections between the podcast guests experience and their own psychedelic roots. Buy me a coffee to support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mypsychedelicroots
Trigger Warning: discussions of suicidality
Kyle Buller is a somatic psychotherapist, breathwork facilitator, and educator recognized for his leadership in the psychedelic field. He is the Co-Founder, along with Joe Moore, ofPsychedelics Todayand the Co-Founder and Director of Vital Psychedelic Training, a professional program in Integrative Psychedelic Studies. Kyle also offers breathwork coaching and integration support for individuals navigating non-ordinary states through a grounded, relational, and body-based approach through his platform, SettingSun Wellness. As we hear in our conversation together, all of these contributions and accomplishments are deeply connected to his psychedelic roots in childhood. We talk about some of his mystical experiences as a child, and how his curiosity led him to connect deeply to himself and the world around him. Then, after a near-death experience in his teens and subsequent deep depression and destabilization, we hear about his first and existentially corrective psilocybin journey, after which his life’s path turned toward understanding the nature of consciousness and how people navigate and integrate psychospiritual crises and awakening.
A reminder that this episode contains explicit discussion of suicidal thoughts. This warning is meant to empower you with the knowledge you need to make healthy decisions about how and if you should consume this podcast content. We invite you to practice self-care and do what feels right for you. And if you need support, please connect with someone who can help: family and friends, professionals, or a crisis line. There are both Canadian and international recommendations in the show notes below. You are not alone– not in your pain, nor in your healing.
Shownotes
Psychedelics Today: https://www.psychedelicstoday.com/
Vital Psychedelic Training: https://www.vitalpsychedelictraining.com/
Setting Sun Wellness: https://www.settingsunwellness.com/
Below are some Canadian and international mental health resources to access if you are in distress or need support:
- Crisis Services Canada: https://988.ca/
- Befrienders Worldwide (crisis lines serving 32 countries): https://befrienders.org/
- International Directory of Mental Health Helplines: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm
- The Fireside Project (US-only psychedelic-specific support): https://firesideproject.org/
- Psychology Today (to find a therapist in North America): https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists
Buy me a coffee and support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/mypsychedelicroots
Music credit: Music by Mass X Audio from Pixabay
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