BONUS: Austin drank Ayahuasca

Welcome to The IFS & Psychedelics Podcast, where we (Austin and Blanca) engage in meaningful conversations about the convergence of psychedelics and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Our vision is to provide insightful, educational discussions that explore how these two fields intersect. If you're curious about the potential benefits of combining these modalities, you've come to the right place. We hope to foster a deeper understanding and provide valuable insights to support your journey.

Blanca Dasi is a Certified L3 IFS Practitioner working and learning from different sacred medicines since 2019. With a deep commitment to these transformative therapeutic approaches, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise. You can learn more about Blanca here: https://ayafes.com/meet-blanca/

Austin Lindsey is a naturally curious soul who enjoys diving deep, connecting ideas, and pondering life’s many layers. As a lifelong learner and father to a toddler son, Austin approaches each day with an open mind and a readiness to discover something new. Outside of exploring ideas, he enjoys singing and playing music, where he channels his creativity and finds balance.

In today’s episode, Austin is going to share with us his experience during his first Ayahuasca Ceremonies and how IFS supported him in the process.

Key Points Discussed:

1. What is Ayahuasca?
2. How did Blanca start working with IFS & Ayahuasca?
3. How did Austin decide that it was time to sit with Ayahuasca?
4. How was the preparation process?
5. How were the days leading up to the first ceremony?
6. Austin’s first Ayahuasca Ceremony
7. How was the day after the first ceremony?
8. Austin’s second Ayahuasca ceremony
9. Integrating with a Cacao Ceremony
10. Austin’s first Bufo Ceremony
11. How has it been coming back home after such an experience?

Links:

• Listening to Ayahuasca by Rachel Harris

This episode is brought to you by Ayafes Retreat, an incredible experience combining IFS Therapy and Ayahuasca led by a Certified Level 3 IFS Practitioner. Learn more and join us on a journey of self-discovery and healing at https://ayafes.com/.

The medicine music used in this podcast was gifted by Nyrah, a Medicine woman and holistic voice teacher from Brazil. https://www.instagram.com/nyrahsoul/

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• Website: https://www.ifsandpsychedelics.com/
• Instagram: @ifsandpsychedelics
• Email: ifsandpsychedelics@gmail.com

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