Exploring Authenticity and Integration in Psychedelic Coaching with Lauren Gallagher

In this episode of the Psychedelic Coach Podcast, Kole interviews Lauren Gallagher, an experienced facilitator and coach with 15 years of experience leading retreats and working in psychedelic spaces.

They discuss the importance of intentional intake, integration, and creating lasting transformations within the context of psychedelic work. Lauren shares insights into her journey, the significance of community, and the practical aspects of stewarding land for retreats.

The conversation delves into how to navigate personal growth, the role of microdosing, and ensuring support systems for integration.

Lauren emphasizes the importance of truth, intentionality, and the ongoing process of aligning with one's inner knowing.

00:00 Introduction to Psychedelic Coaching

00:56 Meet Lauren Gallagher

01:14 Balancing Family and Work

02:56 The Importance of Integration

07:35 Leading Retreats and Community Work

15:17 Stewarding Land and Building Community

23:59 The Importance of Intentionality

25:47 The Role of Coaches in Personal Growth

27:03 Tracking Progress and Overcoming Challenges

29:03 Microdosing and Daily Practices

32:54 Choosing the Right Path for Personal Development

38:10 The Value of Mentorship and Continuous Learning

43:18 Embracing Motherhood and Personal Transformation

45:41 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

More about Lauren:

Lauren Gallagher is a transformational guide, coach, and mentor with over 15 years of experience working with entheogens, traditional healers, and ancient wisdom practices. She has served more than 1,000 individuals through her retreats, coaching, and group containers, creating spaces for profound healing and growth. Lauren’s journey is rooted in deep training and ongoing practice. She has studied with traditional healers from Peru for over a decade, refining her ability to hold sacred and transformative spaces. Her education includes extensive work in somatics, psychedelic integration, and training with Dr. Gabor Maté, whose Compassionate Inquiry framework has further deepened her approach. She is also a trained practitioner of Nonviolent Communication, supporting her work in fostering deep self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and relational healing.

As a clinical herbalist, Lauren weaves plant medicine wisdom into her work, offering holistic pathways for healing and transformation. She is the founder and steward of Of Soil + Stars, a retreat center nestled in the rolling hills of Northern California, where she curates transformational retreats designed to help individuals reconnect with themselves and their inner wisdom. Her offerings integrate modern trauma-informed practices with the timeless teachings of the human spirit, empowering participants to embrace their fullest potential.

A mystic devoted to the study of being human and being alive, Lauren is also a mother of two, walking the path of transformation both personally and professionally. Through her work, she invites you to reclaim your sovereignty, heal deeply, and awaken to the infinite possibilities of your journey.