Journey Into The Mystic
Journey Into The Mystic
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Welcome to “Journey into the Mystic,” a podcast where we uncover the powerful intersections between the mystical and Eros. Eros is an essential energy force emerging from our desire for connection—with ourselves, others, and the world. It evokes beauty and leads us to understand essential truths, unifying masculine and feminine energies into creativity and genius.There’s lots of discussion in mental health fields around “Mystical Experience” as means to addressing most pernicious mental health issues of our time (depression, addiction, PTSD). New paper recently published shows Orgasmic Meditation (OM) effective in inducing mystical state: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5120807 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including mystical experiences, Eros, psychedelic therapies, and the role of meditation in personal growth. Episodes delve into practices like Orgasmic Meditation and explore their implications for mental health, with examples such as the efficacy of psychedelics in therapy and the integration of spirituality and sexuality in personal well-being.
Welcome to “Journey into the Mystic,” a podcast where we uncover the powerful intersections between the mystical and Eros. Eros is an essential energy force emerging from our desire for connection—with ourselves, others, and the world. It evokes beauty and leads us to understand essential truths, unifying masculine and feminine energies into creativity and genius.
There’s lots of discussion in mental health fields around “Mystical Experience” as means to addressing most pernicious mental health issues of our time (depression, addiction, PTSD). New paper recently published shows Orgasmic Meditation (OM) effective in inducing mystical state: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5120807
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In this episode of Journey into the Mystic, host Rachel Pelletier delves into the powerful connections between mystical states and Eros with guest Erica Siegel, LCSW, a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist. They explore themes of liberation, healing, and connection, discussing practices and philosophies that unlock new dimensions of being. The conversation touches on the implications of altered states for healing and wellbeing, the ethics and safety regarding psychedelics and consent, and personal journeys with mystical practices. Erica shares her professional experience with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and harm reduction, while Rachel reflects on her own extensive background in erotic practice and mystical exploration.
00:00 Introduction to Journey into the Mystic
01:14 Meet Your Host: Rachel Pier
01:56 Introducing Erica Siegel
04:54 Diving into Mystical States and Consent
07:59 Erica’s Journey with Psychedelics
12:02 The Intersection of Hospitality and Psychedelics
14:15 From Social Work to Psychedelic Therapy
25:05 Challenges in Psychedelic Research
28:58 The Role of a Facilitator
29:30 Medicalization of Psychedelics
31:29 Mystical States and Connection
33:31 Ethical Considerations in Psychedelic Use
35:38 Balancing Modern Life and Ethical Choices
37:55 Exploring Mystical States in Religion
42:50 Personal Journey and Identity
47:39 Challenges in Psychedelic Integration
52:37 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
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