In this special episode, I'm sharing a conversation that originally aired on Modern Latina in Midlife with Sonia Flores, who invited me on for an open-hearted introduction to psychedelics, plant medicine, and the healing journey.

This episode was created with beginners in mind. Those who are curious but maybe don't know where to start. Sonia and I explored the deep, transformational power of psychedelics. It was such a soulful, grounded conversation, and I'm honored to bring it to the Psychedelic Divas community.

We talk about what psychedelics are (spoiler: not all are plant-based), how they support emotional and spiritual healing, and how to safely and intentionally approach this work, whether you're microdosing, sitting in ceremony, or simply beginning to explore.

If you've been feeling the nudge to learn more, this is a safe and beautiful place to start your journey.

In this episode, we talk about:

• · The difference between plant-based and synthetic psychedelics (and why both can be powerful tools)
• · What a healing journey with psychedelics actually looks like
• · Why intention + integration are everything
• · How microdosing works and how it differs from full-dose journeys
• · The importance of preparation, safe containers, and trustworthy facilitators
• · What I've learned from 40+ years in this space, including 22 years with Ralph Metzner
• · The "critical period" that opens after a journey and how to make the most of it
• · How psychedelics reconnect us with our inner knowing, intuition, and truth
• · Practical do's and don'ts for beginners, and how to tell if you're truly ready

Connect with Sonia:

Website : https://www.sonia-flores.com/ Podcast: https://www.sonia-flores.com/podcast Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife Email: [email protected]

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