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The Rose WomanA Lifestyle and Culture of IntegrationIn today's episode of The Rose Woman podcast, we invite you to step into the transformative realm of self-discovery and healing. For the first half of the episode, Christine delves into the concept of fragmentation and the importance of integration for personal growth and wholeness. Then, in the second half, Christine interviews Alicia Sunflower Rose, MS, and we learn more about aftercare and integration. She is a Medicine Woman Therapist–part Trauma-Informed psychotherapist of over 10 years, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Facilitator, and Quantum Sound Healer. Alicia Sunflower’s passion lies in supporting people to engage in profound multidimensional work, addressing pers...2024-04-1955 min
Gray TransformsPsychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration with Dr. Kile OrtigoPsychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration with Dr. Kile Ortigo | Gray Transforms episode #28
Kile Ortigo, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and author of Beyond The Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration
The book is phenomenal and full of profound insights, references, and exercises to support your integration and exploration.
Available on Amazon
For more information about Dr. Ortigo check out his website:
https://www.existentialexploration.org
“Gray Transforms” is a podcast archive of high-level conversations exploring the farthest reaches of human nature with artists, renowned experts, thought leaders, and transformative specialists in psychology, spirituality, and more. This...2024-03-021h 03
The Rose WomanBeyond the Narrow Life with Dr. Kile OrtigoLet's step into the realm of existential exploration and psychedelic integration as we are joined today by Dr. Kile Ortigo, a clinical psychologist and CIIS-certified psychedelic psychotherapist. With a background in posttraumatic stress, substance use, and sexuality, Dr. Ortigo offers depth-oriented psychotherapy and integration services in Palo Alto and San Francisco through his Center for Existential Exploration. He brings a wealth of experience from training at esteemed institutions like Stanford, UCSF, and Emory-affiliated hospitals, where he directed a national technology-based implementation program for five years at the National Center for PTSD.In addition to his clinical...2024-02-2950 min
Talking about Coaching & Psychedelics#14 Kile Ortigo - Clinical Psychologist & Founder of the Center for Existential Exploration, Author of Beyond the Narrow LifeIn this episode we’re talking to Kile Ortigo about coaching & psychedelics. Kile is a licensed psychologist in the Bay Area in California serving adults struggling with stress and/or questions about life choices and meaning. His practice focuses on helping people explore deeper aspects of themselves while using these insights to live a fuller, more meaningful and value-driven life.Kile is also the author of the book “Beyond the narrow life - a guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration”.Resources:Kile´s websitehttps://www.existentialexploration.org/ 2023-04-021h 23
Pursuit Of Infinity47. Shadow Work, Myth, and Psychedelics with Dr. Kile OrtigoIn this week’s episode, we welcome clinical psychologist and author Dr. Kile Ortigo. Kile is a licensed psychologist in California with over 14 years of clinical experience. His methodology is that of applying psychological concepts and scientific principles to improving experiences of individuals seeking mental health care, psychotherapy, and other modalitieswith a desire to improve their life course. He also specializes in psychedelic integration and meaning making. Kile is the author of the book Beyond The Narrow Life: A Guide To Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration. A comprehensive body of research and exercises that acts as a personal “Hero’s Jour...2023-03-161h 03
Chasing ConsciousnessKile Ortigo PHD - PSYCHEDELIC INTEGRATION via JUNG AND JOSPEH CAMPBELLHow do we integrate the intense experiences of psychedelic therapy for long term benefits? Can we apply those learnings to existential exploration in general?
In this episode we have the fascinating topic of ‘psychedelic integration’ to get our head around. Integration is a crucial part of any psychotherapy process, but perhaps even more so when those suffering experience psychedelic compounds in their treatment program. Many subjects of the new psychedelic treatments for depression and ADHD, have life changing experiences that often go against everything they have come to believe about themselves and the world. So regardless of how...2022-06-0159 min
New Books in PsychologyKile M. Ortigo, "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration" (Synergetic Press, 2021)Kile M. Ortigo's Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Synergetic Press, 2021) addresses major issues that arise from the psychospiritual and therapeutic use of psychedelics. It describes a core structure that psychedelic journeys exhibit, and share, with classic mythologies; religious traditions; and spiritual practices. Its method is to integrate findings from cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian depth psychology, existential philosophy, compassion and mindfulness practices, comparative mythology, pop culture, film, and scientific understandings of the cosmos. The book also includes exercises designed to guide readers through the profound questions raised by diverse individual journeys of change and gr...2022-03-0339 min
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and RecoveryKile M. Ortigo, "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration" (Synergetic Press, 2021)Kile M. Ortigo's Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Synergetic Press, 2021) addresses major issues that arise from the psychospiritual and therapeutic use of psychedelics. It describes a core structure that psychedelic journeys exhibit, and share, with classic mythologies; religious traditions; and spiritual practices. Its method is to integrate findings from cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian depth psychology, existential philosophy, compassion and mindfulness practices, comparative mythology, pop culture, film, and scientific understandings of the cosmos. The book also includes exercises designed to guide readers through the profound questions raised by diverse individual journeys of change and gr...2022-03-0339 min
New Books in PsychoanalysisKile M. Ortigo, "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration" (Synergetic Press, 2021)Kile M. Ortigo's Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Synergetic Press, 2021) addresses major issues that arise from the psychospiritual and therapeutic use of psychedelics. It describes a core structure that psychedelic journeys exhibit, and share, with classic mythologies; religious traditions; and spiritual practices. Its method is to integrate findings from cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian depth psychology, existential philosophy, compassion and mindfulness practices, comparative mythology, pop culture, film, and scientific understandings of the cosmos. The book also includes exercises designed to guide readers through the profound questions raised by diverse individual journeys of change and gr...2022-03-0339 min
New Books in Spiritual Practice and MindfulnessKile M. Ortigo, "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration" (Synergetic Press, 2021)Kile M. Ortigo's Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Synergetic Press, 2021) addresses major issues that arise from the psychospiritual and therapeutic use of psychedelics. It describes a core structure that psychedelic journeys exhibit, and share, with classic mythologies; religious traditions; and spiritual practices. Its method is to integrate findings from cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian depth psychology, existential philosophy, compassion and mindfulness practices, comparative mythology, pop culture, film, and scientific understandings of the cosmos. The book also includes exercises designed to guide readers through the profound questions raised by diverse individual journeys of change and gr...2022-03-0339 min
New Books in MedicineKile M. Ortigo, "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration" (Synergetic Press, 2021)Kile M. Ortigo's Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide to Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration (Synergetic Press, 2021) addresses major issues that arise from the psychospiritual and therapeutic use of psychedelics. It describes a core structure that psychedelic journeys exhibit, and share, with classic mythologies; religious traditions; and spiritual practices. Its method is to integrate findings from cognitive-behavioral therapy, Jungian depth psychology, existential philosophy, compassion and mindfulness practices, comparative mythology, pop culture, film, and scientific understandings of the cosmos. The book also includes exercises designed to guide readers through the profound questions raised by diverse individual journeys of change and gr...2022-03-0339 min
Ten Laws with East ForestDr. Kile Ortigo - Psychedelics & Psychology (#198)Dr. Ortigo serves on advisory boards of Psychedelic Support and Project New Day and recently, has published his second book, Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration, which includes a foreword by psychedelic luminary, Dr. Bill Richards.Check out the book! Check out the new platform JourneySpace.com - offering online live facilitated journeys. NEXT JOURNEY - March 11th, with a world premiere of new East Forest Journey music - SIGN UP TODAY.Join our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon. Monthly Zoom Council, podcast exclusives, live-streams, and...2022-02-151h 08
CIIS Public ProgramsKile Ortigo: On Psychedelic Integration and Existential ExplorationWith the second renaissance and re-emergence of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, the general public and therapists alike are confronted with new areas of exploration, but with few systematic frameworks available. With questions surrounding legal access to care, ongoing criminalization, and medical restrictions to care limiting the therapies available, the immediate future of psychedelic-assisted therapy remains shrouded in uncertainty, even in the face of expanding interest. On the cusp of this new era—one of excitement but also uncertainty—one of many ways to explore this emerging landscape is through the lens of the psychospiritual and the therapeutic uses of psychedelics.
In this epis...2021-12-301h 04
Mind Body Health & PoliticsDr. Kile Ortigo - Existential ExplorationThis week I continue my exploration of psychedelic medicines with Dr. Kile Ortigo, author of "Beyond The Narrow Life: A Guide For Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration".Dr. Ortigo a licensed psychologist in California with over 14 years of clinical experience and a passion for applying psychological concepts and scientific principles to improving experiences of individuals seeking mental health care, psychotherapists, and others with a desire to improve their life course. His clinical approach is integrative, collaborative, evidence-based and flexible to the needs and goals of the individuals with whom he works. He believe the therapeutic relationship...2021-09-2158 min
THIRD EYE DROPSBringing Light to Your Shadow with Psychologist, Dr. Kile Ortigo | Mind Meld 258*Support Third Eye Drops and get rewards, exclusive pods, and more on Patreon* Dr. Kile Ortigo is a psychologist and author of the book Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration. In this mind meld, we muse about the art integration, shadow work, the role of myth in personal development, the psychedelic therapy revolution, and more. *This mind meld is sponsored by Four Sigmatic. Get up to 40% off their best-selling mushroom coffee here *2021-06-171h 24
"Dear Humanity," a Lovecast with Laura DawnEgo Whiplash, Spiritual Bypassing and Psychedelic Integration for Leaders with Dr. Kile Ortigo. - 26Kile Ortigo, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, certified psychedelic psychotherapist, and founder of the Center for Existential Exploration, where he offers depth-oriented psychotherapy and psychedelic integration services. In this episode we talk about Kile's book, Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration where Kile offers a powerful roadmap for integrating psychedelic experiences. Kile talks about psychedelic integration for the leaders of our time, a term he coined called "ego whiplash", spiritual bypassing, narcissism, the importance of shadow work and taking the time off for self reflection. Kile also discusses acceptance, h...2021-06-021h 17THIRD EYE DROPSShadow Work, Projection, and Meaning-Making with Dr. Kile Ortigo | Mind meld 248Support Third Eye Drops and get rewards, exclusive pods, and more on Patreon Dr. Kile Ortigo is a psychologist and author of the upcoming book Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration. We riff on shadow work, multidisciplinary meaning-making, psychedelic therapy, the art and science of integration, and the mystery of the mind at large.2021-04-081h 15
Psychedelics TodayPT238 - Kile Ortigo - Integration and Existential ExplorationIn this episode, Joe and Kyle interview clinical psychologist and author, Kile Ortigo, about trauma, healthcare burnout, Jung, mythology in movies, and ways different therapeutic modalities can better handle integration. www.psychedelicstoday.com 2021-04-061h 15
End of the Road Podcast (Immanence = Transcendence)Episode 172: Dr. Kile Ortigo: "Beyond the Narrow Life: A Guide for Psychedelic Integration and Existential Exploration"Dr. Kile Ortigo is a clinical psychologist and founder of the Center for Existential Exploration, which supports people exploring profound questions about identity, meaning, life transitions, and psychospiritual growth. Dr. Ortigo completed his PhD in clinical psychology at Emory University and formal clinical training and fellowships in the treatment of posttraumatic stress, substance use, and LGBTQ+ health care at Stanford and UCSF-affiliated VA hospitals. In 2019, Dr. Ortigo completed the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Psychedelic-assisted Therapies and Research Certification Program. Dr. Ortigo currently serves on advisory boards of Psychedelic Support, and online training and clinician directory for...2021-04-011h 03
The HOPES Podcast from StanfordEpisode 8: Fried Eggs - Psychedelics, Cannabis, and HDIn this episode of the HOPES podcast, we’re talking about the brain on drugs. The recent movements to legalize cannabis and psychedelics in the United States and other countries around the world is based in part on promising research into the potential health benefits of the drugs when used in controlled settings. Listen in to hear from a psychedelics user who is gene positive for HD, a researcher from the University of Saskatchewan on cannabinoids for HD, two researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, and a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist and research consultant about research on th...2020-12-0152 min
The HOPES podcast from StanfordEpisode 8: Fried Eggs - Psychedelics, Cannabis, and HDIn this episode of the HOPES podcast, we’re talking about the brain on drugs. The recent movements to legalize cannabis and psychedelics in the United States and other countries around the world is based in part on promising research into the potential health benefits of the drugs when used in controlled settings. Listen in to hear from a psychedelics user who is gene positive for HD, a researcher from the University of Saskatchewan on cannabinoids for HD, two researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, and a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist and research consultant about research on th...2020-12-0152 min