In this episode of Voices in the Silence,I’m joined by Kaitlyn, a former Marine and friend who shares her transformativejourney through an ayahuasca retreat. Kaitlyn discusses a brief chapter of herupbringing, her decision to join the Marine Corps, and her experiences inJapan. She speaks on her struggles with mental health and how a recent journeywith ayahuasca became a pivotal part of her healing process. Throughout theconversation, Kaitlyn reflects on the lessons learned during the ceremonies,the importance of vulnerability, and her aspirations for the future as shenavigates life after the military.
Ayahuasca:Is a plant medicine with centuries of use in the Amazon, is traditionally guidedby a shaman in ceremonial settings to heal mental, physical, and spiritualailments. Its use has steadily gained popularity in the Western world,especially for treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and PTSD. Ayahuasca issaid to reveal the gap between who you think you are and who you truly are.
Belowis the link to New Life Rising in Costa Rica that was mentioned and recommendedby Kaitlyn.