Episode 1 of the series “taboo topics” starts with Caroline Ofenstein sharing on all things plant medicine.
Caroline is a certified nutrition and integrative health coach who specializes in helping women reach their optimal health & wellness - from the inside out.
After her own journey of hopping from one extreme diet or fitness regimen to the next, she discovered the power of mindfulness, manifestation, and plant medicine and started to combine the science and spiritual aspects of health to reconnect mind and body.
She believes everyone has within them an innate power to heal and confidently lead in their life. Her unique and supportive coaching style will help you reawaken your inner healer, fully express the gifts, wisdom, and beauty you hold within, and design a life you love.
In this episode Caroline shares on her journey of plant medicines and how it healed her relationship with her body, specifically an eating disorder. She shares how she went from "full force" and achievement driven to more connected to her body and how she slowed down.
We dive into microdosing, ayahuasca, buffo, working with a shaman, and the importance of integration and intention setting. I also share on my own experiences and why I feel mushrooms are the great facilitators for brain healing especially with trauma.
We close with talking about pregnancy, postpartum and microdosing because it can be so helpful with depression, anxiety, and creating play and bonding with their children in a time where there is so much lack of support.
It's important to share this is not the path for everyone, or the quick pill to fix your life. Not all journeys are "rainbows" and it's important to be prepared for this. Lastly, you can do as much plant medicine as you want, but if you come back to your life the exact same way and make no changes, everything will stay the same. You are responsible for your changes (or lack thereof).
You can find Caroline on Instagram: https://instagram.com/carolineofenstein
website: https://www.ccowellness.com
and her own podcast called Macros, Muscle + Manifestation on Apple or Spotify
We’re both open to questions on this topic and hoping it helped create some curiosity for you.
