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Sacred PsychedelicsShylah Ray: Symphony of Spirits: The Transformative Power of Music and Psychedelics (Ep. 22)DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MICRODOSING EBOOK: Bridging Worlds: Indigenous Wisdom for Microdosing Mushrooms. In this FREE ebook, learn how to integrate indigenous wisdom into your microdosing practice. With this guide, you'll rediscover ancestral knowledge that will turn your microdosing practice into one that is just as magical as it is transformative. Click here to download!
In this episode, Xochitl welcomes Shylah Ray Sunshine, a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and professional vocal coach. Shylah discusses her profound connection with plant medicines like cannabis, psilocybin, and ayahuasca, and how these have influenced her spiritual and musical journey. The...
2024-11-1354 minSacred PsychedelicsPanquetzani: Honoring Indigenous Healing Practices and Postpartum Wisdom (Ep. 21)DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MICRODOSING EBOOK: Bridging Worlds: Indigenous Wisdom for Microdosing Mushrooms. In this FREE ebook, learn how to integrate indigenous wisdom into your microdosing practice. With this guide, you'll rediscover ancestral knowledge that will turn your microdosing practice into one that is just as magical as it is transformative. Click here to download!
In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xochitl introduces Panquetzani, an Indigenous healer deeply rooted in Mesoamerican medicine and Mexican folk healing. Panquetzani shares her journey from her early fascination with plants to founding Indigimama Ancestral Healing and Indigiscuela, an online...
2024-10-3157 minSacred PsychedelicsJanell Flores Bolte: Death, Love, and the Healing Power of Sacred Medicines (Ep. 20)DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MICRODOSING EBOOK: Bridging Worlds: Indigenous Wisdom for Microdosing Mushrooms. In this FREE ebook, learn how to integrate indigenous wisdom into your microdosing practice. With this guide, you'll rediscover ancestral knowledge that will turn your microdosing practice into one that is just as magical as it is transformative. Click here to download!
In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xochitl engages in a profound conversation with Janell Flores Bolte, a soul coach and author. Janell shares her exceptional journey of personal transformation and healing, deeply rooted in her connection with nature, ancestors, and her late husband...
2024-10-2449 minSacred PsychedelicsMonica Cadena: Ancestors, Psychedelic Allies, and Decolonizing Mental Health (Ep. 19)DOWNLOAD OUR FREE MICRODOSING EBOOK: Bridging Worlds: Indigenous Wisdom for Microdosing Mushrooms.
In this FREE ebook, learn how to integrate indigenous wisdom into your microdosing practice. With this guide, you'll rediscover ancestral knowledge that will turn your microdosing practice into one that is just as magical as it is transformative. Click here to download!
In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xochitl converses with Monica Cadena, an Afro Chicana and Afro Indigenous California-based artist and digital strategist. Monica shares her journey with sacred earth medicines and her personal transformation through the use of...
2024-10-1656 min
Voices of EsalenXochitl Ashe on Ancestors, Generational Trauma, and Indigenous Perspectives on Psychedelic HealingXochitl Ashe is a Medicine Woman in the Peruvian Andean tradition and has worked with sacred plant medicines since the time of her initiation. At 16 years old, she became the first female of five generations of men to be initiated into the healing traditions of her Peruvian ancestral lineage. Xochitl is the founder of an Indigenous women owned retreat company that offers legal Mazatec Psilocybin Mushroom Retreats in Mexico. Her mission is to honor the traditional indigenous knowledge and ceremony of sacred plant medicine to provide authentic and powerful life changing experiences.
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2024-10-1454 minSacred PsychedelicsGuzel Gjenasaj: The Midlife Metamorphosis – Psilocybin’s Role in Spiritual Growth (Ep. 18)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, host Xochitl Kusikuy Ashe, a fifth-generation medicine woman, welcomes her dear sister Guzel Gjenasaj. Guzel, a transformational mentor, Reiki master, and ceremonialist, shares her personal experiences and insights on navigating the profound challenges and opportunities of midlife.
Their conversation explores the role of psilocybin in emotional healing and spiritual growth, especially during midlife transitions. Guzel discusses the importance of grief ceremonies as a way to process life’s difficulties and release burdens. They also touch on how modern life’s toxic load affects women and why it’s essential for women to rec...
2024-09-2539 minSacred PsychedelicsDr. Tom Garcia: Transformative Healing: Fire, Plant Medicine, and Spiritual Wisdom (Ep. 17)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xochitl has a profound and enlightening conversation with Dr. Tom Garcia, a psychedelic guide and integration coach with over 30 years of experience. Together, they explore the transformative power of sacred plant medicines and psychedelics on individuals, communities, and the Earth.
Dr. Garcia shares his personal journey, which began with a spiritual awakening at age 50, following the death of a close friend. This event led him to discover himself through fire and plant medicine ceremonies. Throughout the episode, Xochitl and Dr. Garcia dive into the significance of fire in...
2024-09-1852 minSacred PsychedelicsAsha Frost: Reclamation of Psychedelics and Indigenous Healing (Ep. 16)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, host Xochitl welcomes Asha Frost, an Indigenous medicine woman and bestselling author, to discuss the profound impact of sacred plant medicines and psychedelics. Asha shares her personal journey of reclamation, from overcoming a lupus diagnosis to reconnecting with her ancestral roots, and offers insights into healthy entitlement and self-worth. The conversation highlights the importance of keeping Indigenous practices visible and honorable and delves into connecting with the natural world through offerings and grounding exercises. Asha also emphasizes the need for recognizing our intrinsic connection to nature and the power of ancestral dreams for...
2024-09-1138 minSacred PsychedelicsDarren le Baron: Exploring the Ancestral Wisdom of Psychedelics (Ep. 15)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, hosted by fifth generation medicine woman Xochitl Kusikuy Ashe, the focus is on the profound wisdom and applications of sacred plant medicines and psychedelics. Xochitl welcomes Darren LeBaron, an educator and expert in mycology and psychedelic research based in the UK and Jamaica. Darren shares his extensive knowledge on the use of mushrooms in ancient African traditions, the role of psychedelics in rites of passage, and the significance of mycelium in the history of life on Earth. The conversation delves into the historical and spiritual connections between humans and mushrooms, the importance of...
2024-09-041h 04Sacred PsychedelicsClaudia Cuentas: Healing Through Psychedelics (Ep. 14)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xóchitl welcomes Claudia Cuentas, a Peruvian artist, researcher, educator, and licensed therapist with extensive experience in indigenous healing practices and psychedelic therapy. They discuss the importance of diversifying the psychedelic ecosystem and the role of sacred plant medicines in healing personal, community, and ancestral trauma. Claudia shares insights into integrating traditional knowledge with modern therapeutic practices and emphasizes the necessity of reciprocity and equity in the field. The episode also highlights Claudia's role as cultural director at Alma Institute, offering psilocybin facilitator training in Portland, Oregon, and explores practical ways to honor a...
2024-08-2146 minSacred PsychedelicsJessika Lagarde: Women, Psychedelics, and Earth Restoration (Ep. 13)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xóchitl sits down and engages in a beautiful conversation with Jessika Lagarde, co-founder of Women on Psychedelics. The discussion spans Jessika's personal journey from Brazil to Amsterdam, her work advocating for women's safe use of psychedelics, and overcoming the mother and sister wounds. The conversation emphasizes the healing power of psilocybin, the importance of community, and reconnecting with the earth. Jessika shares insights into how psychedelics have helped her and others heal and grow, and discusses future directions for her work focused on fostering environmental awareness and community healing.
Jessika i...
2024-08-1439 minSacred PsychedelicsMoudou Baqui: Ancient Wisdom and The Story of the Water People (Ep. 12)In this heartfelt episode Xóchitl interviews Moudou Baqui, also known as J. Petty, a third-generation metaphysician and student of human consciousness. The conversation explores Moudou’s rich background in African martial arts, metacognition, and entheogens, passed down from his spiritual teacher and father. Moudou shares a profound parable, 'The Story of the Water People,' emphasizing the importance of preserving ancient wisdom and traditions. Xóchitl and Moudou discuss how sacred plant medicines, particularly mushrooms, can facilitate personal and community transformation. Moudou talks about his journey and the teachings that have guided him in this work. The episode comm...
2024-08-0743 minSacred PsychedelicsAsh Ritter: Exploring the Enigmatic Amanita Muscaria (Ep. 11)In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xóchitl engages in a compelling conversation with Ash Ritter, an ethnobotanist, herbalist, writer, and educator. The episode delves into the wisdom of sacred plant medicines and psychedelics, focusing specifically on the Amanita Muscaria mushroom. Ash Ritter shares her journey with Amanita, discussing its complex chemistry, historical use, and the deep connections she’s discovered between animals, plants, and human ancestors. The conversation highlights the importance of approaching these sacred medicines with respect, curiosity, and a relationship-focused mindset. Listeners will also learn about various traditional practices involving Amanita and its unique role in var...
2024-07-3152 minSacred PsychedelicsMikaela de la Myco: MushWOMB Consciousness, Ancestral Womb Wisdom and Psychedelic Healing (Ep. 10)In this episode, Xochitl engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mikaela de la Myco, a mushroom educator and community ceremony facilitator. Our conversation delves into the profound impact of sacred plant medicines and psychedelics on personal, community, and earth transformations. Mikaela shares her journey from growing up with a folk herbalist mother in Italy to becoming a ceremony facilitator. We discuss the intersection of entheogens with womb work, ancestral practices, and the integration of sacred medicines in addressing personal traumas, specifically sexual trauma. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of women and mothers in leading the psychedelic movement, nurturing communities...
2024-07-1759 minSacred PsychedelicsJ Brave: Sharing Your Song – Spiritual Healing Through Music and Authentic Self-Expression (Ep. 9)In this episode, Xochitl sits down with song writer and storyteller, J Brave, to discuss the role of music in healing and self-expression, highlighting how it allows individuals to confront their emotions and stories with unconditional love. J Brave emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for both the feminine and masculine energies to thrive, shedding light on his personal journey of trauma and the inspiration behind his work. Through his personal experiences and teachings, J Brave inspires listeners to embrace abundance, accept themselves fully, and step into their creative potential, emphasizing that we all possess the power to...
2023-09-2743 minSacred PsychedelicsBecca Evans: An Empowered Approach to Healing – Psychedelics, Addiction, and Queer Resilience (Ep. 8)In this episode, Xochitl sits down with Entheogenic Recovery Counselor, Becca Evans, to explore the connection between addiction, healing, and the use of sacred plant medicines. Becca shares her personal journey of addiction, recovery, and transformation, highlighting the importance of community and embracing one's true identity, especially within the context of the queer community.
Becca shares an alternative perspective to addiction recovery using sacred earth medicines as a support tool, challenging traditional views of addiction as a "brain disease" and advocating for a more empathetic and supportive path to healing.
2023-09-2141 minSacred PsychedelicsBuki Fadipe: Embarking on a Sacred Journey – Decolonization, Ancestral Wisdom, and Sacred Medicines (Ep. 7)In this episode, Xochitl sits down with Decolonization Educator & Sacred Medicine Facilitator, Buki Fadipe, for a conversation rooted in the topics of decolonization, ancestral wisdom, and the sacred healing potential of entheogenic substances. Buki helps listeners explore the intimate connection between reconnecting with one's ancestry and embarking on a journey of personal and collective healing. The conversation offers valuable guidance on how individuals can honor plant and fungi medicines by reclaiming our roots and living in alignment with sacred values.
Buki Fadipe is an Indigenous Yoruba, medicine woman. A Nigerian native raised in the...
2023-09-121h 01Sacred PsychedelicsCharlotte James: Embodied Wisdom – Decolonizing Our Psychedelic Practices (Ep. 6)In this episode, Xochitl sits down with Medicine Woman, Charlotte Duerr James, to discuss the intersection of ancestral healing, decolonization, and psychedelic experiences. She emphasizes the significance of ethical care in the psychedelic space, advocating for comprehensive well-being intakes and a commitment to transparency and community support. Charlote's wisdom invites us to honor our ancestors, acknowledging their role in shaping our existence and the responsibilities and privileges that come with it. Listeners are encouraged to explore the complexities of decolonization and the path to liberation within the realm of psychedelic practices.
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2023-09-0642 min
MUMDeath's Sisters"If we can be with aging, we can also be with death. Right. Like, they go hand in hand. I feel like aging and death are sisters. They're sisters. One moves slow and one moves fast, but they walk on the same path."In this episode, Xochitl Kusikuy Ashe – a 5th generation Peruvian medicine woman and Ellen's mentor – shares about her relationship with death and how it has been a teacher in her life.Xochitl describes death as having sisters, which symbolize different aspects or ways in which death can occur. These sisters are...
2023-08-311h 13Sacred PsychedelicsJoseph Octaviani: Rooted Realities – Nurturing the Soul through Sacred Plant Medicine (Ep. 5)In this episode, Xochitl sits down with Joseph Octaviani, a natural healer, herbalist and spiritual entrepreneur to explore how life's rhythms mirror nature's own; prompting a commitment to advocate for environmental preservation. The episode also examines the balance between materialism, spiritual growth, and ecological responsibility, while opening up conversation on how mushrooms can condense generations of ancestral healing.
Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue that challenges conventions, encourages holistic health, and emphasizes our role as stewards of the Earth.
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2023-08-301h 12Sacred PsychedelicsDream Mullick - Navigating the Psychedelic Ecosystem: Weaving Sacred Connections (Ep 4)In this podcast episode, guest Dream Mullick shares her transformative journey with sacred plant medicines and psychedelics. The conversation delves into the rapid expansion of the psychedelic ecosystem, drawing parallels to the internet era's impact on communities. Dream emphasizes the need for responsible usage, integration, and reverence for indigenous wisdom as these powerful tools become more accessible. She reflects on the delicate balance between embracing peak experiences and fostering sustainable growth through mindful integration. Listener's will be taken on a journey of embracing the mysteries of evolution, consciousness, and the interplay between progress and preservation.
2023-08-1646 min
Ten Laws with East ForestXochitl Ashe - Sacred Psychedelics (#267)Xochitl is a Medicine Woman in the Peruvian Andean tradition and has worked with sacred plant medicines since the time of her initiation. For the past 23 years she apprenticed under her Godfather, a Mazatec Medicine Man of the ancient tradition of healing with the "Nti-si tho" "Santitos" or Psilocybin mushrooms.She is a professionally trained herbalist, IFS Therapy Practitioner (Internal Family Systems) and specializes in the ceremonial use of Cacao and Psilocybin Mushrooms. In her practice, Xochitl focuses on the healing of generational trauma and the ways in which that trauma impairs our ability to thrive, create wealt...
2023-07-251h 30Sacred PsychedelicsEast Forest - Mycelium and Melodies: The Interplay of Music and Mushrooms for Healing (Ep 1)In this episode, Xochitl and musician, East Forest, engage in a deep conversation about the transformative power of music, psychedelics, and ancestral healing. They discuss the importance of creating safe spaces and how it enables individuals to embrace play and thereby encounter expansion. The conversation touches on ancestral trauma, the role of indigenous perspectives in plant medicine work, and the process of making music as a tool for healing and transformation.
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2023-07-191h 25Sacred PsychedelicsEllen Wong - Embracing Life through Death: A psychedelic death doula's advice for befriending death (Ep 2)In this powerful and insightful podcast episode, Ellen, a death doula, shares her journey with psychedelics and the profound connection between psychedelics and the end-of-life process. She discusses her mission to make psychedelic healing accessible to BIPOC folks and the Asian community. Ellen emphasizes the importance of honoring and acknowledging ancestral trauma and the severing from cultural roots experienced by many immigrants. She shares her personal experiences with grief and how psychedelics can help individuals confront and heal from their fears, particularly the fear of death.
The conversation delves into the role of death...
2023-07-1948 minSacred PsychedelicsMarisa Reyes - Dancing with Cancer: Preparing to die to prepare to live, a journey of healing with music and sacred medicines (Ep 3)In this potent and enlightening podcast interview, we are joined by Marisa Anita Reyes, a devoted medicine woman and musician, on a journey filled with joy, wisdom, and strength. This episode was recorded shortly before Marisa's passing, and Xochitl pays tribute to her as a cherished friend and spiritual guide.
Marisa shares her experience of gracefully navigating life with metastatic breast cancer, revealing how the diagnosis brought her to new depths of self-discovery and healing. Throughout the conversation, Marisa and Xochitl reflect on the power of plant medicines, especially cacao, in fostering community, spiritual growth, and profound...
2023-07-1956 min
Woo Knew.Sourced from SpiritThis week we had the incredible privilege and honor of sitting down with Xochitl Ashe, a Fifth Generation Peruvian Medicine Woman, Founder of Magical Medicine Journeys and Visionary Mentor for leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives and world awakeners, as well as Ellen's medicine mentor. Xochitl shares so much wisdom with us in this conversation and we're deeply grateful for all the ways her teachings have impacted our lives and practices. Through her mentorships, Xochitl helps others heal ancestral trauma and get back into deep connection with the Earth. She teaches us that through this work, we're able to...
2023-05-1049 min
The Gris Alves’ Podcast Tales of RecoveryTales of Recovery with guest Xochitl AsheXochitl (So-chil) Kusikuy Ashe has been a teacher and guide in one-and-one mentorships, workshops, and ceremonies both in the U.S and internationally for the las 25 years. At 16 years old she became the first female of five generations of men to be initiated into the healing traditions of her Peruvian ancestral lineage.
She is a professionally trained herbalist and specializes in the ceremonial use of Cacao and Psilocybin Mushrooms. In her practice, Xochitl focuses on the healing of generational trauma and the ways in which that trauma impairs our ability to thrive, create wealth, and have a...
2022-10-0553 min
A Wave Away with Waverly Davis25. Reciprocity and Respect for Indigenous Wisdom with Xochitl Ashe Xochitl (So-chil) Kusikuy Ashe (she/her) has been a teacher and guide in one-and-one mentorships, workshops, and ceremonies both in the U.S and internationally for the last 25 years. At age 16 she became the first female of five generations of men to be initiated into the healing traditions of her Peruvian ancestral lineage. She is a Medicine Woman in the Peruvian Andean tradition and has worked with sacred plant medicines since the time of her initiation. For the past 23 years she apprenticed under her Godfather, a Mazatec Medicine Man of the ancient tradition of healing with the "Nti-si tho" "...
2022-09-211h 09
Medicine for These Times with Beth WeinsteinPsychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul’s Purpose & BusinessThe “Psychedelic Revolution” is here. We are living in an unprecedented time in history. At this very moment, we are in the midst of massive change. You carry your own unique medicine…and Your Medicine is what we need for these times.At this free online event starting September 27th, you’ll get access to over 33 of the foremost experts in the psychedelic space — including: Charles Eisenstein,Tricia Eastman, Alex & Allyson Grey, Xochitl Ashe, Sandra Ingerman, Robin Rose Bennett, Wade Davis, Atria Tan, Kyle Buller of Psychedelics Today, East Forest, Kat Courtney of Plant Medicine...
2022-09-1324 min
Microdosing Table TalkXochitl Ashé: Honoring indigenous psilocybin and microdosing traditionsXochitl Kusikuy Ashe has been a teacher, mentor and ceremony facilitator for the last 25 years. At 16 years old she became the first female of 5 generations of men to be initiated into the healing tradition of her Peruvian ancestral lineage. For the past 24 years she apprenticed under her godfather, a Mazatec Medicine man of the ancient healing tradition with 'Santitos', or, psilocybin mushrooms.
She founded The Teona Center for ancestral plant medicine - an indigenous, women-owned retreat company that offers legal Mazatec Psilocybin Mushroom Retreats in Mexico.
Xochitl is on our team as a facilitator and educator for...
2022-06-081h 21
Werk Mija PodcastEp 15: Professor, Language Coach and World Traveler: How Dr. Aisha Cort, Turned Her Newest Venture, Vela Negra Into A Profitable BusinessToday I am joined by Aisha Cort.
Aisha Z. Cort, PhD is a lecturer of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Howard University in Washington, DC. Dr. Cort earned her BA in Spanish from Yale University, and her MA and PhD in Spanish Literature from Emory University. Her research focuses on Afro-Latinx and Latinx film, literature, and cultural production, with a specialization in Afro-Cuban cultural production.
As an entrepreneur, Dr. Cort runs the VIVA LA LENGUA™ language courses and cultural immersion tours in Havana, Cuba, Oaxaca, Mexico, Barcelona, and Tulum via her...
2021-11-2441 min
Voices of EsalenThe Psychedelic Moment, Pt. 9: Sara Gael on Psychedelic Harm Reduction and the Zendo ProjectSara Gael is the Harm Reduction Officer at the MAPS-sponsored Zendo project. Sara received her master's degree in transpersonal counseling psychology at Naropa University. She started working with MAPS in 2012, coordinating psychedelic harm reduction services at festivals and events worldwide with the Zendo project.
Sara served as Director of Harm Reduction at MAPS from 2017 to 2020, and she continues to train individuals and organizations in principles of psychedelic peer support. Sara is a therapist for MAPS clinical trials of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD in Boulder. She also maintains a private practice as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma, integration, Non-ordinary States of...
2021-04-1642 min
Voices of EsalenThe Psychedelic Moment, Pt. 8: Terence Ching on Intersectionality in MDMA Research StudiesTerence Ching is a US-based Chinese Singaporean currently completing his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Connecticut. Terence has assumed a co-therapist role in a MAPS-sponsored trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, where he infused the research process with culturally-informed recruitment and assessment procedures. Terence is working on his doctoral dissertation with an emphasis on examining possible differences in efficacy of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD between white participants and participants of color across MAPS-sponsored study sites. We spoke about intersectionality, diversity with regards to identity, and how psychedelics can change conditions previously thought of as intractable, such...
2021-04-0255 min
Conscious Beauty PodcastPlant Medicine & Healing Ancestral TraumaIn this episode, I chat with 5th generation medicine woman, Xochitl Ashe, about the importance of healing ancestral trauma. We explore how these traumas can manifest as disease, imposter syndrome, and beliefs of unworthiness, all of which can block us from reaching our true and highest potential. Listen as we discuss her work with helping her clients heal their generational wounds through transformative and plant medicine work. Click here for Xochitl's information and the list of resources she mentions.
2020-05-141h 09
The Biz Bruja PodcastA Conversation with Xochitl Ashe on Honoring Our AncestorsAfter profound loss and deep initiation...I felt called to return on the Full Moon in Scorpio.
Originally recorded before the Dia de Los Muertos in 2019 with Xochitl Ashe, a loving hermana and a fifth generation Peruvian Medicine Woman. She is the first woman in a lineage of men and a trauma informed mentor and healer. While many cultures around the world celebrate and honor their ancestors, Mexico is credited for the Dia de Los Muertos and has a long, beautiful tradition of honoring their ancestors. We talk about recognizing souls based on wounds. We met each...
2020-05-0853 min