In this episode we’re talking to Christopher Kabakis about coaching & psychedelics.

Christopher is co-founder of the Evolute Institute for Inner Development, an interdisciplinary organization dedicated to cultivating inner capacities for leadership and personal growth through modalities such as breathwork, meditation, somatic practices, and immersive retreat programs. He designs and facilitating the personal development programs for entrepreneurs, changemakers and leaders at Evolute and coaches people individually on personal, professional and leadership matters.
- He has been training in Integrative Somatic Process (ISP at the Holloman Institute), in HAKOMI (a mindfulness-based body-oriented form of psychotherapy), in trauma-informed process work as part of the Timeless Wisdom Training (Thomas Hübl) and in Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine).
- Previously, Christopher obtained a Masters Degree in Business and Economics from WHU (Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management), lived and worked in Sweden, Italy, Spain and Japan and did Ph.D.-level studies at HEC Montreal, Canada.
- He is Affiliate Professor at ESCP Europe Business School and teaches at several Master and Executive Programs (EMBA, EMDIEL, MSIE, MIM, MISM…).
- His great interest lies in integrating different ASC modalities and especially certain forms of embodied mindfulness and somatics into his coaching and process work – all in the service of promoting integration, growth and deep, lasting change in his clients.
To check out the Evolute Institute and their retreats, go to https://evolute-institute.com/

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Show notes
03:11 The Role of Psychedelics in Coaching
09:07 Personal Experiences with Psychedelics
12:10 The Impact of Psychedelics on Personal Development
15:11 Integrating Psychedelics into Coaching Practices
18:04 Navigating Intentions in Psychedelic Experiences
21:01 Creating Safe Spaces for Psychedelic Work
24:08 The Importance of Intentions
27:19 Preparation
29:53 The Balance of Intention and Surrender
33:03 Self-Regulation and Resistance
40:34 Psychoeducation and Self-Regulation
41:22 Facilitation vs. Guidance in Preparation
42:11 Best Practice for Sharing Circles
44:23 Navigating Post-Experience
50:38 Screening Protocols
54:01 Ecstatic Experiences and Integration
59:20 The Use of Psychedelics in Organizational Contexts
01:08:31 The Importance of Client Commitment
01:11:27 Holding Space for Difficult Emotions
01:23:24 "Quick" Fire Questions

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In this episode we’re talking to Danielle Nova about coaching & psychedelics.

Danielle Nova is the visionary Co-Founder of Flow State and the Microdosing Facilitator Training, Founder of Psychedelic Recovery, and Executive Director of the San Francisco Psychedelic Society. Danielle is recognized for her expertise in addiction recovery, microdosing, and guiding spiritual transformation. Danielle has made a significant global impact by creating and delivering psychedelic educational programs, integration groups and addiction recovery services to over 25K individuals worldwide. Danielle and her team of psychedelic experts and researchers train clinicians and practitioners how to become certified microdosing facilitators. Danielle’s company Flow State is beginning to conduct one of the first microdosing research studies in the world. Danielle has spearheaded international plant medicine retreats, working in partnership with indigenous leaders from South America. Danielle was instrumental in co-founding Decriminalize Nature Oakland, which passed the first resolution in the United States to deprioritize all entheogenic plants and fungi. Featured in esteemed outlets such as CBS News and the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference, Danielle is a trailblazer in psychedelic training, advocacy and addiction treatment. Connect with her work: www.flowstatenow.com, www.psychedelicsocietysf.org, www.psychedelicrecovery.org

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Show notes
00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Psychedelics
05:59 Understanding Microdosing and Coaching
12:12 Methodologies and Frameworks in Coaching
17:56 The Intersection of Coaching and Therapy
23:49 Different Substances and Their Applications
34:41 Exploring Microdosing and Coaching Synergy
42:57 Safety and Risks of Microdosing
52:55 Legal Landscape of Microdosing
01:02:31 Ethical Considerations in Coaching and Microdosing
01:08:07 Navigating the Intake Process
01:14:07 The Coaching Process with Microdosing
01:19:50 Understanding Individual Responses to Microdosing
01:27:13 Perspectives on Psychedelics and Coaching
01:36:02 The Need for Regulation in Coaching

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In this episode we’re talking to the Co-founder and CEO of www.psychedelics-integration.com, Andres Rose, as well as two of the platform’s lead practitioners, coach Vismay Agrawal and therapist David Londoño, about coaching & psychedelics.

Andres Rose, originally from Uruguay, is the Co-founder and CEO of psychedelics-integration.com. He moved to Germany six years ago in search of a new life, pursuing a career, independence, and fulfillment. A highly goal-oriented individual with a background in business and startups, he also has a personal interest in psychology, history, and philosophy. Despite his achievements, including a German Master’s degree and extensive travel, he felt empty and struggled with anxiety and mild depression. His journey towards self-discovery began with his first psychedelic experience with LSD, which offered new perspectives but didn't resolve his issues. Skeptical of therapy, he explored more psychedelic experiences, leading him to an Ayahuasca retreat in Northern Europe. His first Ayahuasca experience was profound, providing insights through metaphors that required careful interpretation. This journey marked a significant step in Andres's pursuit of personal development and self-understanding. Now, he is eager to help others navigate the challenging path of finding clear and trustworthy support in the world of psychedelics.
https://www.psychedelics-integration.com/post/who-are-we-1/

David Londoño is a Colombian psychologist, psychotherapist, and integration specialist with 20 years of experience in traditional Indigenous medicines. He lived in the Peruvian Amazon for six years as part of his training to deepen his knowledge of psychotherapy, traditional medicine, and the bridge between the two. He has coordinated therapeutic teams in treatment centers that work with master plants and has trained staff in integration practices. As part of the ICEERS team, he coordinates the Support Center that offers integration sessions to people from across the world who have challenging psychedelic experiences. He also teaches courses on integration, ethics, safety, and good practice in the therapeutic application of master plants in non-traditional contexts.
https://www.psychedelics-integration.com/coach/david-londono/

Vismay Agrawal is an australian-based psychedelic coach who has facilitated over 60 one-on-one private guided psychedelic retreats and has worked with the Synthesis Institute and Psychedelic Insights, renowned providers of psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands. He has explored altered states of consciousness through experiences with various psychedelics, including psilocybin, 5-MeO-DMT, ayahuasca, DMT, MDMA, salvia, and ketamine. Additionally, he is a mindfulness coach with over 2,000 hours of personal meditation practice, guiding hundreds of clients on their mindfulness journeys. Vismay is also pursuing doctoral research at the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, focusing on understanding suffering and its underlying causal mechanisms. His interdisciplinary research integrates insights from contemplative traditions, cognitive neuroscience, psychedelic studies, and psychology to deepen the understanding of suffering and its alleviation. Through his diverse experiences, Vismay has realized that psychedelics are not magical pills for instant healing. While they may offer profound insights in a controlled setting, enduring changes only come with integrating these insights into daily life.

https://www.psychedelics-integration.com/coach/vismay-agrawal/

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