Plant medicine is moving from the fringe into the mainstream.

In this episode of the Nina’s Notes Podcast, I speak with Danny and Sarah, founders of Behold Retreats, who have guided more than 1,500 people through plant medicine ceremonies around the world.

Their participants range from professional athletes and high performers to people seeking deep emotional healing.

We explore what actually happens inside a psychedelic retreat, how medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, and Bufo are used in ceremonial contexts, and why these experiences are attracting people interested in healing, personal growth, and expanded consciousness.

Danny and Sarah also explain the concept of ego dissolution, the importance of integration after psychedelic experiences, and the difference between using these medicines for healing versus expansion.

Topics we discuss:

• What happens during a plant medicine retreat• The meaning of ego dissolution (sometimes called “ego death”)• The biggest misconceptions about psychedelics• Why athletes and high performers explore plant medicine• Healing versus expansion in psychedelic experiences• Why integration is essential after ceremony

Plant medicines have been used for thousands of years in indigenous traditions. Today, they are becoming part of a growing conversation around mental health, consciousness, and human potential.

Learn more about Behold Retreats: https://bit.ly/4rwJszz

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