In this episode I speak with shaman Gerardo Urias who I first met in Ocean Beach SD where he was selling his book 'Taking Back my Mind'. Gerardo, who is currently residing in the mountains of Oaxaca, is a healer who first had to step into his own darkness and begin healing himself before he could do the same for others, Listen in as he goes deep on his first two ayahuasca journeys.

I met Samer in the amazon jungle outside of Iquitos Peru just prior to the pandemic. He was one of the shaman guiding me through my ayahuasca journeys

When I sat and spoke with him outside of my hut, I had an instant connection with him and felt that he had a lot to offer the world.

Fast forward a few years later and I was able to reconnect with him. He is now running a healing retreat in the sacred valley in Peru.

Enjoy

Susan is a somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with mindfulness based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology focuses on holistic perspectives through introspection, insight and empathetic self-exploration to activate inner healing intelligence, increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development.

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Gerardo Urias: Author, Breathwork Facilitator, Psychedelic Facilitator, Personal Coach, Public Speaker, Traveler & Adventurer: Gerardo Urias is an author, breathwork facilitator, public speaker, personal coach, psychedelic facilitator, and an avid lifelong traveler and adventurer, spending his entire life since he turned 19 in places like Bavaria, southeast Asia, Mexico, Central America, Cuba, and Colombia. Gerardo’s recently published book, Taking Back My Mind: My Journey Out of Depression with Psilocybin Mushrooms, details his journey out of depression with psilocybin mushrooms, breathwork, cold plunges, yoga, meditation, time in nature, accessing “flow state,” travel, and philosophy.

Gerardo’s is currently working on a documentary about his journey, a second book detailing his recent journey with 5MeO-DMT in Tepoztlan, Mexico, wellness workshops in California, and building multiple psychedelic healing retreats in California and Mexico. Learn more about Gerardo’s projects on his website: https://takingbackmymind.com/

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Kute Blackson is a transformational teacher, speaker, visionary, guide and national best-selling author of You.Are.The.One. and The Magic of Surrender.

A beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher, Kute Blackson offers a fresh, bold look at spiritual awareness for a whole new generation. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness.

Though Kute was raised all over the world, he had always dreamed of life in America. As if by kismet, he won a green card just after finishing school in London. He came to America alone just months later, with no connections or prospects. When Kute arrived in Los Angeles, all he had to his name were two suitcases and the dream of seeking out the spiritual and self-help icons who had inspired him when he was a boy.

Kute quickly learned that the “outside-in” approach favored by so many in the personal development space had to become an inside-out approach. So he decided to create his own method—a process that liberates the individual and the true self at the core and then pushes those gifts outward into the universe. This helps the individual get in touch with who they really are. It is a process of breaking free—so that the individual can live, give, and share the truest expression of their self. This is what Kute calls “Liberated Living.”

You may have seen Kute on his interview with the great Larry King or on Impact Theory w Tom Bileu

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In the episode I speak with former Police Officer and current life coach and father, William Dennis. William is my co-host on our other podcast, Soul Rollers where we discuss jiujitsu, life and self-mastery. In todays episode William goes deep on the topics of relationships, struggle, healthy love and getting through and rising from rock bottom.

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In this episode I discuss my view of what a healthy relationship looks like and how to always make the best choices for your life. I also share a story illustrating the power of our thoughts and mind.

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Rolando Gonzalez is a working actor who lives in San Diego, CA. His story is an inspirational one and appealing to anyone who wants to take the leap of faith and go after their vision and their dreams. Rolando decided to leave the corporate world and become an actor full time, if you have a dream that you want to go after, this is definitely the episode for you.

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