What is it really like to be an underground psychedelic facilitator? What are the joys and challenges of serving medicine in places where it’s illegal? What kinds of life paths bring a person to this work? Join Michaela Carlin, The Psychedelic Mom, for the first episode in an ongoing series of interviews with brave medicine people working in the psychedelic underground who are willing to come forward and speak about their work anonymously. In this inaugural episode of the series, Michaela speaks with ‘Rose’, a medicine woman serving 5-MeO-DMT. Michaela and Rose dive into a profound exploration of what it’s like to guide individuals through the intense and often life-altering journey that 5-MeO-DMT offers. They share about the essential role of surrender in unlocking deep emotional and spiritual healing, the preparation and integration work required for such a powerful experience, and the vast range of reactions - from blissful unity to intense emotional catharsis - that clients encounter. They also highlight a variety of ethical and personal considerations at play when working with this potent psychedelic in an underground setting.