Chronicles of a Psychonaut

I traveled to Asia for two months this Spring to experience different cultures and ways of being. It's so easy to forget the ways in which we view the world through our native cultural lens. Travel always helps me to illuminate those aspects of myself that are a product of cultural conditioning so that I can better understand who I really am apart from it.   In this episode of Chronicles of a Psychonaut, I sit down with new friend Natalie Goni in Hong Kong. She's originally from England and has been living there for the last 5 years. We talk about the differences between Eastern and Western cultures, the respectful nature and efficiency of Hong Kong (in spite of it being one of the most densely populated cities in the world), and a Brit's view on America and some of the advantages of American culture that some of us may not have considered.With prior experience in corporate finance, Natalie is a personal and professional business coach and helps people strike a sustainable balance between functionality and personal wellness. Check her out at www.nataliegoni.com This is the first of two episodes I recorded in Asia. Tune in next week when I take us to Thailand to speak with an ethnobotanist who started a business there growing psychedelic plants.I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out my YouTube channel: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://youtu.be/mNQbgU_MVI4 (episode link)www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

SEX. It's the topic of today's episode, as well as the word most likely to get your attention! Join me as I speak with Jasmyn, who works in the field of sexual healing and helps her clients recover from trauma and open into greater levels of intimacy. Her work involves sensual and sexual touch as well as relationship and intimacy coaching. The field certainly is taboo in our culture but we talk about the benefits of receiving services offered by a professional provider.   Intimacy is a huge part of relationships and we discussed some of the reasons why passion in relationships can fade and how to reignite the spark as well as some of the common misunderstandings between men and women and how to bridge the communication and intimacy gap to help overcome what lies between us. We also discussed feminine empowerment in the modern age and how women can find their power and feel safe to be radiant in an often sexually aggressive culture.   I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel)https://youtu.be/MXwtVNhL73g (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Chronicles of a Psychonaut is about much more than psychedelics. It's really a platform for story telling. At one point I realized I have a lot of very wise friends with incredible stories that have largely gone untold. These are regular people with extraordinary experiences in the realms of visionary plants, sexuality, healing and trauma recovery, community building, etc. This podcast was created to be a repository for these stories from people like you and me. Have a story to tell?? Let me know! Today's episode features Denell Nawrocki. She tells her story of how she healed herself from HPV and cervical dysplasia without the invasive methods used in Western medicine. She now helps educate other women on how to do the same. We also talk about sexuality and the 3 types of orgasm a woman can experience, the benefits of meditation, co-dependency and unconscious manipulation, and even a bit about American history. This episode was originally recorded back in February. We had a fascinating and in-depth conversation and I think you'll enjoy it. Denell Nawrocki, MA is an Educator, Speaker, Guide and Facilitator specializing in women's health and earth-based healing. She believes in the body's ability to regenerate and guides others to connect to their body to find empowerment in self-healing.Since 2010, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine and history. All of this culminates in her mission to lead people to be in loving relationship with their Body so as to repair the Sacred Web of Life. She received her MA in Integrative Health Studies from Calfornia Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a BA in History from UC Davis. Reach her at:http://www.cervicalwellness.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/denell.nawrocki/https://www.instagram.com/cervicalwellness/ I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://youtu.be/UsSWAYjO93Q (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

I am joined today by Sena Shellenberger, who organizes cacao retreats to help people get in touch with their emotions and open their hearts. She left her job at Google to pursue an interest in plant medicine and the healing path. In this episode we hear her story and experiences with cacao and ayahuasca. Cacao is the raw form of chocolate and has been used by indigenous people in Central and South America for thousands of years. It contains an alkaloid related to caffeine called theobromine, which is stimulating and increases blood flow in the body. It also helps people get in touch with their emotions, especially those related to the heart. Sena ShellenbergerInstagram @sena__mariawww.sena-maria.com I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h0A1MuZjY0 (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Chronicles of a Psychonaut is about personal growth and the psychedelic experience. Human beings have been altering their consciousness since the beginning of recorded history, be it with caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, or psychedelics such as marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, or recent chemicals like LSD. Come and listen to my real life tales of peering through the "doors of perception." We will delve into the insights and wisdom gleaned from the experience as well as the dangers and hard lessons. This episode is an introduction to one of the most powerful psychedelic plants, the Amazonian medicine known as ayahuasca. I am joined by my friend Lauren Pittman to help describe the experience and we discuss the pharmacology, aspects of the ceremony, and the overall spiritual experience. Please enjoy, and I welcome your feedback and interaction on social media.Intro and outro didgeridoo music by Jahni Coyote - http://www.jahnicoyote.com/ Reach out to me on social media:Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube - Chronicles of a Psychonautwww.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com