Are you feeling like the work isn’t working? Do you feel worse, rather than better? What if I told you that this is perfectly normal? Join me as we explore the reality that sometimes, before we reap the benefits of our healing journeys, we must confront the discomfort and emotional turbulence that arise.

In this episode, Lana interviews Kayse Gehret, a microdosing guide with over 30 years of experience in the healing arts, to explore the transformative potential of microdosing mushrooms. Kayse shares her journey into microdosing, highlighting how her work has evolved from a personal practice to founding the Microdosing for Healing community. Together, they discuss how microdosing offers subtle yet profound healing, why it's often a better starting point than macrodosing, and how group...

In this episode, we dive into the unspoken and messy realities of working with psychedelics. While many conversations focus on the profound healing and life-changing potential of these substances, this episode balances that narrative with some grounded real world truths. Lana explores how psychedelics offer us not a quick fix for our suffering, but rather a fulfilling lifelong journey of self-discovery and transformation that requires dedication and deep personal work. It’s a path that...

In this fourth episode of The Journey series, I interview a former coaching client, Kimberly, who shares her transformative journey of integrating coaching with her Plant Path. Based in New York City, Kimberly shares her connection to her intuition, her dedication to the natural world, and her efforts to build a community space for healing. Through her diet with the master plants, Noya Rao and Ayahuasca, and subsequent coaching, she explores moving from healing to transformation and the...

I have a very exciting announcement today: I am launching a new company called Kanna Wellness, inspired by the simple Mediterranean approach to well-being. To set the stage, I share about my personal journey with Kanna, describing how it helped me during a challenging integration period. This episode also includes detailed information about Kanna, its effects, dosage guidelines, and practical tips on incorporating it into daily life and recreational settings.

In this episode, I am focusing on Iboga and 5-MeO-DMT, two of the most potent substances known to humankind. This episode is to serve as a guide for people who are unsure of which heavy hitting psychedelic to work with. My theory is that while these two medicines are complete polar opposites, together, they offer a whole and complete picture of what this human existence is all about. Both help us answer important questions from different angles.

Welcoming The Cannabinista for an engaging conversation around scarcely discussed cannabis topics. Anna Li, a prominent cannabis educator and content creator, delves into her journey with cannabis and the launch of her platform Cannabinista during the pandemic era. Anna shares insights into the nuanced benefits of cannabis for relaxation, post-workout recovery, and overcoming insomnia, as well as its complex role in promoting everyday mindfulness and empathy.

In this episode of Modern Psychedelics, we explore importance of taking a break from psychedelics and medicine work. While these powerful tools can facilitate profound healing and transformation, there are times when stepping back can be the medicine you need. I discuss five key signs that it might be time to pause, including having too much to integrate, chasing the highs of the experience, and noticing compulsive habits forming around psychedelic use. This episode offers valuable insights...

In this conversation, Joe Moore, co-founder and CEO of Psychedelics Today, discusses the evolution and impact of the psychedelics movement from both individual and societal perspectives. Joe shares his background in the field, leading into the broad-reaching work of Psychedelics Today in education, media, and events since its inception in 2016.

In this solo episode, I am putting on my coaching hat to discuss the importance of doing belief system work, especially for individuals working with psychedelics. This episode will provide you with practical advice on how to engage in belief system work. We explores the definition and impact of beliefs, differentiating beliefs from truth, and how belief systems influence one's life experience.

I don’t know about you, but my journey with nutrition and healthy eating has been in tandem with my psychedelic healing journey. In this episode, I am joined by Krista, a registered holistic nutritionist specializing in digestive health and the mind-gut connection. Krista, who does not engage with psychedelics, offers a unique perspective on holistic health, emphasizing the importance of individualized nutrition and gut health.

In this milestone episode of Modern Psychedelics, we celebrate reaching 100 episodes over the past three and a half years! Join me as I reflect on this incredible journey of growth and transformation, both as a podcaster and through my personal experiences with psychedelic healing. From microdosing to Ayahuasca, Iboga to 5-MeO-DMT, each step has been a testament to the power of playing the long game, trusting the process, and staying committed to the path.

We’re diving into a topic that hasn’t been publicly explored in the psychedelic space yet: the innovative intersection of psychedelic facilitation and the doula model of care. Paije Alexandra West is bringing this forward for us today as an international retreat host, experienced psychedelic facilitator, and trained doula. Paije shares her thoughts on how the principles of doula care can be seamlessly integrated into psychedelic work to create compassionate, supportive, and transformative...

I take so much care in selecting guests for the show, and Dr. Anne Wagner is no exception. Dr. Anne Wagner is a psychologist, therapist, researcher, and founder of Remedy Institute in Toronto. Anne has developed an understanding of herself as a bridge between worlds – between research and practice, community and academia, non-ordinary states and our daily lives, and different modalities of therapy.

Six months ago, I had my most profound and impactful psychedelic experience yet. I smoked 5-MeO-DMT, left my body, somatically released stuck energy, and experienced the infinite love of the universe. This experience set me on an integration journey that has up-leveled my life in ways I couldn't have imagined. In this episode, I'm excited to share the details of my integration journey over these past six months. While there have been many ups and downs, the overall impact on my life and...

In this episode, Ben Malcolm (the Spirit Pharmacist) brings us into the intersection of psychedelics and pharmacology. We discuss practical considerations, such as guidelines for safely tapering off SSRIs before embarking on a psychedelic experience and navigating contraindications between psychedelics and antidepressants.

What in the world is a psychedelics podcast doing talking about “personal style” and fashion?! This has to be the first. But discovering your personal style is identity work that requires vulnerability. It’s a deeply meaningful journey of self discovery. If you don’t see the connection now, then you will by the end of this podcast.

Psychedelics don’t always make things better. Jesse’s psychedelic ego death experience cracked Jesse open to feel deeply for the first time in her life. After the love and bliss from the experience, she was left to process a lifetime worth of repressed pain. Jesse went through challenges such as ego whiplash, suicidal ideation, social isolation, and depression for months after her psychedelic experience. She is sharing the depth of her experience with us, and how she managed to come out on...

“I heard the call” is a phrase often used to signify readiness for a transformative journey. Have you “heard the call”? How do you know that call is true? How do you know you are truly ready to dive deeper into your own consciousness? These are the questions I am answering in this solo episode. And don’t worry—there’s no fluffy new age spiritual jargon in here! Everything I offer is grounded and operational.

You won’t believe that today’s guest is in her mid 20s. Nadya, a former coaching client of mine, has experienced a beautiful and profound opening to life, herself and the journey of transformation. In this episode, she shares the vulnerable and personal details of what it took for her to start taking ownership of her life.

"Behavior change is identity change." When it comes to psychedelics, our identity changes, but our behaviors have yet to catch up. The process of aligning your behaviors with your true self can be a part of psychedelic integration.

Dr. Monnica Williams is a professor at the University of Ottawa, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in mental health disparities. Her research is focused on mental health, race, racism and novel approaches to treatment. In this conversation, she is sharing about her research, tips for healing racial trauma based on the latest research.

Get your notebook out because you’re going to want to take notes from this episode. Today I am providing education on the seven levels of consciousness that you need to know if you are on a healing journey or on the path of transformation. This information has the potential to empower the way that you perceive yourself and the world around you. It will also trigger insight into some of your limiting beliefs and energetic blockages that might be keeping you stuck in life.