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The Integration ConversationEpisode 13 Dying with Dignity: Psychedelics, End-of-Life Care & The Need for Connection with Cheryl Adcox"Dying with Dignity: Psychedelics, End-of-Life Care & The Need for Connection with Cheryl Adcox" Description: In this heart-opening episode, Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie are joined by Cheryl Adcox—a nurse, hospice practitioner, and death doula—to explore the deeply personal and systemic aspects of death and dying. Together, they delve into how psychedelics can offer healing, connection, and insight during the end-of-life process. Cheryl shares her journey through oncology and hospice work, the moral dilemmas she faced in the medical system, and how plant medicine radically transformed her capacity to be present with suffering and offer true compassionate care...2025-03-311h 06
The Integration ConversationEpisode 012: Ritual: Pathways to Connection🎙️ Episode 12: Ritual: Pathways to ConnectionHosted by: Dr. Howard Lipp & Ena Vie
🎧 Episode DescriptionIn this episode of The Integration Conversation, Howard and Ena explore the power of ritual as a tool for connection, transformation, and integration. They discuss how rituals—whether religious, cultural, indigenous, or personal—can serve as intentional acts that create sacred space, deepen meaning, and support personal evolution.
Drawing from their experiences with psychedelic ceremonies, plant medicine, and indigenous traditions, they reflect on how rituals bridge the ordinary with the sacred, allowing us to mark transitions, honor life’s cycles, and cu...2025-02-2456 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 011 Communicating About The Experience🎙️ Episode 11: Communicating the Psychedelic Experience
🧘 Hosted by: Dr. Howard Lipp & Ena Vie
Episode Description
🎙️ Episode 11: Communicating the Psychedelic Experience
In this episode of The Integration Conversation, Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie explore how to communicate psychedelic experiences without diminishing their transformative potential. They discuss why immediate interpretations and storytelling can freeze the experience in place, limiting the insights that could unfold naturally over time.
Drawing from indigenous traditions and ceremonial practices, they emphasize the power of holding space, allowing integration to happen organically, and shifting focus from "what happened" to...2025-02-0350 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 010 Grieving, Loss, L.A. Fires - Part 2Show Notes for Podcast Episode: "Grief and Integration: Connection through Nature and Psychedelics (Part 2)"
Episode Summary
In this heartfelt continuation, hosts Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie are joined by chef, forager, and integration coach-in-training Brando Farr, who shares his journey of healing, resilience, and connection through nature and psychedelics. Together, they explore the themes of grief, the transformative power of plant medicine, and the importance of community and integration during times of loss. From stories of wild mushroom foraging to navigating the devastating fires in Southern California, this episode dives deep into the interplay...2025-01-271h 05
The Integration ConversationE009 Grieving, Loss, L.A. Fires - Part 1Show Notes: The Integration Conversation – Episode 009: Grieving, Loss, and Renewal
Episode Title: Grieving, Loss, and RenewalRelease Date: January 20, 2025Duration: 38:52
Episode Overview
In Episode 009 of The Integration Conversation, hosts Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp dive into the emotional terrain of grief, loss, and renewal in the wake of the devastating fires in Los Angeles. Drawing on personal experiences and their work with integration and consciousness, they explore how grief affects individuals and communities, the importance of honoring our emotions, and the power of rituals and presence in the healing process. Th...2025-01-2039 min
The Integration ConversationE008 Psychedelics at Any AgeShow Notes: The Integration Conversation – Episode 008: Psychedelics at Any Age
Episode Title: Psychedelics at Any AgeRelease Date: January 12, 2025Duration: 45:09
Episode Overview
In Episode 008 of The Integration Conversation, hosts Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp discuss the transformative power of psychedelics at any stage of life. Whether you’re encountering plant medicine in your 20s or discovering it in your 70s, this episode explores how psychedelics meet us where we are, helping to heal unprocessed trauma, challenge cultural conditioning, and reconnect with our deeper purpose. Through personal stories and profound insights, the...2025-01-1345 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 007 Songs and CeremonyShow Notes for Episode 007: Songs and Ceremony
Title: Songs and Ceremony: The Role of Music in Psychedelic Healing and IntegrationHosts: Ena Vie & Dr. Howard LippDuration: 49:13Release Date: January 6, 2025
Episode Overview
Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp explore the profound connection between music, plant medicine, and the healing journey. They discuss the transformative power of sound in ceremonial spaces and its ability to open energetic pathways for healing and integration. Sharing their experiences as musicians and facilitators, Ena and Howard reflect on the sacred lineage of ceremonial songs and...2025-01-0649 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 006 Partners and Psychedelics Part 2Show Notes
Episode Title: Exploring Psychedelics and Partnership Part 2: A Journey of Connection and Growth
Episode Overview:In this episode of The Integration Conversation, hosts Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp engage in a profound discussion on the dynamics of psychedelics and relationships with their guests, “D” and “K.” The couple shares their transformative journey with plant medicine, exploring how individual and shared experiences have deepened their connection, trust, and mutual understanding. From preparation and ceremony to integration, this episode offers valuable insights for individuals and couples navigating this path.
Key Topics Covered...2024-12-231h 10
The Integration ConversationEpisode 005 - Partners and Psychedelics Part 1Show Notes for The Integration Conversation Episode 5: Partnerships and Medicine (Part 1)
Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Integration Conversation, hosts Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp explore the dynamic between partnerships and psychedelic journeys. Should partners or close friends embark on these transformational experiences together, or is it better to journey solo? The discussion touches on the benefits, challenges, and nuances of shared journeys, emphasizing the importance of intentional preparation, integration, and individual growth.
Episode Highlights
The importance of integration as the true journey after the medicine experience.
Key considerations for deciding...2024-12-1623 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 004 - Supporting OthersShow Notes
Podcast Title: The Integration ConversationEpisode: Supporting Others in IntegrationHosts: Ena Vie and Dr. Howard LippDuration: 52:50
Episode Description:
In this heartfelt conversation, Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp discuss the art of supporting others in their psychedelic integration journeys. They explore the role of deep listening, presence, and nonjudgmental support in helping individuals make sense of transformative experiences. This episode highlights the importance of not imposing personal interpretations, understanding the unique path of each individual, and cultivating inner mastery to guide others effectively. Whether it’s ps...2024-12-0952 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 003 - Integration & TraumaShow Notes for Episode 003: Integration & Trauma with Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp
Episode Title:Integration & Trauma: The Journey of Healing and Consciousness
Episode Summary:In this heartfelt episode, Ena Vie and Dr. Howard Lipp discuss the profound journey of integrating psychedelic experiences and healing trauma. They share personal stories and insights on present-moment awareness, the transformative role of plant medicine, and the importance of tending the "sacred fire" of consciousness. This episode offers guidance for those navigating the delicate process of breaking free from conditioned patterns and embracing interdependence with life.
2024-11-2547 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 002 - Preparation and IntentionEpisode Title:
Preparing for the Journey: Intentional Preparation for Psychedelic Integration
Podcast:
The Integration Conversation
Hosts:
Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie
Episode Description:
In this episode, Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie explore the crucial role of preparation in psychedelic integration. They emphasize that the journey begins long before the ceremony, with intentional practices that include dietary adjustments, setting an anchor intention, and eliminating distractions. This conversation highlights the transformative potential of psychedelics when approached with respect, readiness, and preparation. Howard and Ena also...2024-11-1839 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 001 - Why Integration?Episode Title: Why Integration? Discovering the Journey Beyond the Psychedelic Experience
Hosts: Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie
Podcast: The Integration Conversation
Episode Summary:
In Episode 1, Why Integration?, Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie discuss the essential role of integration in the transformative journey of psychedelic experiences. Drawing from personal stories, ceremony work, and years of facilitating healing, they highlight how integration deepens the insights gained from these experiences and allows for lasting change in daily life. They stress that while psychedelic medicine can initiate profound awareness, the true work lies...2024-11-1151 min
The Integration ConversationEpisode 000 - What Is IntegrationEpisode Title: The Integration Journey: Awakening to Wholeness
Hosts: Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie
Podcast: The Integration Conversation
Episode Summary:
In this introductory episode of The Integration Conversation, Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie delve into the heart of psychedelic integration. They share insights from their decades-long journey as students and facilitators in the fields of psychedelics and consciousness, exploring the profound impact that integration has on sustaining insights from psychedelic experiences. They emphasize that while medicine provides the experience, integration is the ongoing journey toward wholeness.
Listeners...2024-11-0639 min
Curious to SeriousEpisode 28: Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie - Plant Medicine | Integration | Community | Metaphysical Humanistic Science and Indigenous ScienceIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie.Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie have been working as underground facilitators of plant medicine for several years. In our conversation, they speak about how they were called to plant medicine and found each other through music.We also talk about opening up about facilitating plant medicine ceremonies and the challenge and importance of it.Ena shares her experiences from studying Indigenous Science at Naropa University and how walking the Red Road...2023-11-071h 45
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights184. Biofield Healing - NiamhHow does sound help us to heal trauma, stress, and resistance across time? How can you claim back your vital life force? Is it important to connect with the “story” of your trauma, in order to release it? Niamh joins from Ireland in this insightful conversation, where we discuss cacao, biofield tuning, and so much more. Additional threads we pull include: What does the body’s electrical and magnetic fields have to do with the aura? What is the importance of grounding and connecting with the earth in terms of clearing your energy...2022-07-0451 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights137. Krishna Das RERELEASE - Humanity, Humility, and HanumanDive into this beautiful episode from 2020 to revisit the wisdom and devotion which flows from Krishna Das! I'm not sure words exist which are the appropriate containers for the gratitude and joy I hold in my heart for Krishna Das. His chants are with me often as I seek to invoke the divine and lift my consciousness as I move through my day. I use his music to infuse the space around me with a higher vibration as I drive, cook, get ready in the morning, grocery shop, etc. His devotional chants go straight to the heart...2021-10-211h 12
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights115. Journey Through Sound - Ena Vie and Howard LippEna Vie and Howard Lipp are sacred musicians who have been on the path of healing, recovery and awakening for over 25 years. It was such a joy to connect with them in this episode to discuss their healing journeys and how their paths wound their ways to each other's hearts. We also dive into how sound is a powerful healing tool, as well as the powerful experiences of coming into wholeness which have been facilitated through plant medicine. - Ena and Howard share their origin stories and awakenings. Sound’s capabilities to heal. - How th...2021-06-141h 02
Law of Positivism81. Sacred Sound and Healing with Ena Vie and Howard LippEna Vie and Howard Lipp have been on the path of healing, recovery and awakening for over 25 years. They are sacred musicians, integrative spiritual guides, and teachers crafting medicine music and deepening presence within the community. They left everything behind to discover their purpose and truth outside of their cultural, familial and personal belief systems. They each searched the world for a renewed and authentic connection to source on their journey of healing. They majored in the school of life and studied with elders and wisdom teachers in human, animal and plant form to deepen their understanding and integrate...2021-05-1358 min
A State of Mind#76 - The Beacon Calling You Home with Ena Vie and Howard Lipp of Ka-aela Rafaana MinistryJulian speaks with Ena Vie and Howard Lipp of Keala Rafana Ministry.
Learn more about their work and connect with Ena and Howard at:
www.enaandhoward.com
https://www.kealarafana.com
https://www.enavie.com
Instagram: @enavieandhowardlipp
Facebook: Ena Vie and Howard Lipp
Topics:
Addictions
How we are addicted to our thinking
Plant spirit medicine and Psychedelics as anti-addiction medicine
Music as sanity - how Howard grew up as a musician
Howard's experience in an Addiction treatment center and how an experience with 'Soma' helped him to overcome the roots of his addictions
The Soma in...2021-05-131h 30
META with Madison: The Holistic Spirituality PodcastEP 20: COVID’s Spiritual Message & Why Tribe Is More Important Now Than Ever with Ena Vie and Howard LippEna Vie and Howard Lipp came together under the power of music - Ena, a world traveler, singer songwriter, and student of indigenous science + ceremony had returned to LA carrying songs of her awakening and experience, and was ready to share her story and healing with the world. Through a mutual friend, Ena was introduced to Howard, a techie turned music producer working with plant medicine to recover from addiction. Howard and Ena both believe it was divine timing when they came together, as Howard helped Ena breathe life into her songs, and decided to continue their healing and...2021-04-261h 10
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights090. Suicide - Jon SalmonThis episode is particularly close to my heart, not only because Jon Salmon has been a dear friend for so many years, but because we discuss the powerful and complex subject of mental health and suicide. Jon and I both experienced the loss through suicide of a special person in our lives in 2016, afterwich he began to work with mental health charities to assist others. He has worked alongside the Duke and Dutchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) and Prince Harry to reinforce the importance of mental health awareness. In this episode we discuss: - Jon shares...2021-01-071h 03
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights071. Multidimensional Music - Michelle QureshiIt was an absolute delight to spend time with the exceptionally talented, award-winning artist Michelle Qureshi. Michelle lifts the veil to reveal the mystery behind creating music intuitively and opening herself to allow musical experiences to be delivered through her. Her new album, Within, will be available beginning September 25, 2020. Michelle explains the Harmonic Sound Immersion experience, and her role as a conduit for something bigger than her to flow through her in creation of the experience. How music and sound works to connect her to Source and Higher Self. The surprising advantages which spring forth from pauses in...2020-09-241h 05
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights068. Healing Through Sound - Jeralyn GlassJeralyn Glass is a professor, internationally known singer, crystal alchemy meditation leader, and creator of The Sacred Science of Sound. One of her many gifts is her personal alchemy of classical music, meditation and high vibrational sound. Jeralyn uses her gifts to inspire and heal, holding a space of love, embodiment, integration and empowerment. In this powerful and moving conversation, we discuss many aspects of healing and sound. - Jeralyn shares the moving story of how her only child began communicating to her through sound on the night he passed away. - Sacred sounds make perfect...2020-08-2751 min
Spirit of the DawnSacred Music with Ena Vie & Howard LippJoin Caroline as she welcomes her guests creators of sacred and healing music Ena Vie and Howard Lipp. Ena and Howard share their stories that led them to meet, fall in love, and begin a beautiful co-creative process as husband and wife creating healing and beautiful music together. Ena and Howard share their very beautiful Earth Prayer, the lullaby Moonbeams and Starstreams, Rise from their upcoming release Filled with Light, and a seasonal offering Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas. Woven within this musical show are Ena and Howard’s words of wisdom on personal and planetary healing. A ma...2014-01-1154 min
Everyday ConnectionEna Vie and Howard LippEna Vie (ee-nuh vee) and Howard Lipp are ceremonialists and sacred musicians, in service to what they believe is the truest medicine of all, love. Together for nearly 4 years, they have lifetimes of experience in the traditional and non-traditional, indigenous, spiritual and musical paths. As intuitive channels of sound and vibration for the purpose of healing mind, body and spirit, they combine science, sound, and love into a powerful, musical experience. Ena and Howard are committed to being in service to life, to music and to love. This passion is what has guided them to give up their home and th...2012-02-101h 39