On this very special episode of Healing and Human Potential, we are joined by Alyssa’s dad to discuss his journey with plant medicine and shamanism. In the 1990s, after years of feeling depressed and lost, he discovered the healing power of plant medicine through a Shaman in Peru. He then went on to study under this Shaman and eventually apprentice him. Growing up in ceremony, Alyssa shares the healing that occurred in her family by virtue of her father’s transformation, and how plant medicine shaped her young adulthood. This is a beautiful conversation for anyone wanting to learn more about plant medicine, shamanism, and healing family dynamics.   ===   Want one of the most Powerful Tools to Support you in Awakening & Manifesting Your Dream Life from the Inside Out (for Free)?   Learn how to live to your full potential without letting fear get in the way of your dreams.   ✨ Here's How to Get Your Gift: ✨ Step 1: Just head over to Apple Podcast or Spotify + leave a review now Step 2: Take a screenshot before hitting submit Step 3: Then go to alyssanobriga.com/podcast to upload it!   ===   EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 3:00 From Depressed Business Man to Plant Medicine 9:00 Defining Shamanism 11:10 How Shamanism Shaped our Family 14:10 Finding the Missing Piece in Ceremony 17:30 Apprenticeship vs Jumping in Too Quickly 22:14 The History of Medicine Work 26:06 Addressing Family Trauma in Ceremony 29:38 The 1960s Psychedelic Renaissance 32:15 Importance of Set, Setting, and Integration 36:56 Different Types of Plant Medicine 39:51 The Benefits of MDMA & Credit to MAPS 42:58 Our Personal Experiences with Healing 46:48 Integrity & Humility within Shamanism 56:23 Conclusion   ===   As a long-time student and practitioner of the shamanic arts and one who has experienced the transformative nature of this practice, Ray Nobriga has been steadfast in his commitment to serving all those who seek to realize their full potential via the shamanic way. Embracing the shamanic view that life is a creative process helps to foster interdependence and the ability to walk a path of balance upon Mother Earth.   Responding to the vision and calling he received to create a place for people to come to awaken, remember, and transform, Ray founded The Sanctuary at Mt. Shasta (www.thesanctuaryatmtshasta.com), a 40-acre retreat center in Mt. Shasta, California.   In alignment with this vision, he offers shamanic classes/workshops, healing services, ceremonies and hosts special events.   ===   Have you watched our previous episode with my husband Emilio?   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bjHpRB-z0n0?si=NOfA-WpHrSPLGOAI   ===   Want 3 Life-Changing Tools you can use on yourself (or your clients) from inside our Accredited Coaching Certification? Click here to get them for Free: https://www.alyssanobriga.com/tools 🎉   === Website: alyssanobriga.com Instagram: @alyssanobriga TikTok - @alyssanobriga Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6b5s2xbA2d3pETSvYBZ9YR Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-human-potential/id1705626495