54. Psychedelics 101: Healing, Integration, and Inner Transformation

Apr 15

What if the medicine you’re looking for isn’t in a bottle… but in a ceremony?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Carla Detchon, integration coach and host of the Psychedelic Divas podcast, to explore the healing potential of psychedelics and plant medicine, especially for women in midlife navigating transformation, grief, and personal growth.

Carla shares her journey of over 40 years working with psychedelics, including two decades studying under psychedelic pioneer Ralph Metzner. Together, we explore what these sacred tools really are (spoiler: not all are “plant-based”), how they can be used for intentional healing, and what to know before stepping into this kind of work.

Whether you’re curious about microdosing, deep ceremony, or just want to hear what’s possible, this episode is a beautiful starting point for the sacred journey inward.

Show Highlights:

What psychedelics actually are and the difference between plant-based and synthetic substances
How psychedelics can support emotional healing, spiritual growth, and trauma release
Why intention and integration are essential parts of any healing journey
The stages of a psychedelic journey: from preparation to ceremony to integration
What microdosing is and how it differs from full (macro) journeys
How to find a safe, ethical, and trustworthy facilitator
The truth about the “healing window” that opens after a psychedelic experience
How psychedelics help us reconnect with our intuition and inner wisdom
Do’s and don’ts for beginners—and how to know if you’re truly ready