Modern Psychedelics

Released on my 35th birthday, this episode is a cozy conversation between me and one of my closest friends about iboga integration. We discuss what life has been like in the nine months since I had a shocking Iboga experience. One that allowed me to access the source of deepest shame within myself, after six years of working with psychedelic medicine. Since then, I have been given the opportunity to transform my relationship with that shame. This is a cozy story time style episode where I reflect on everything I have been learning, integrating, releasing and opening up to, after iboga at etereo. I definitely haven't "figured it all out", and I am in still in process. This is a glimpse into it the inner work that helped me befriend my shadowiest shadow.Show Links:ETÉREO: Center for Truth@etereo__bajaDoing the Work w/ IbogaTopics covered:What Iboga reveals about self-deception, truth, and identityThe shock and grief phase of post-Iboga integrationWhy integration often feels harder before it feels lighterSlow healing vs. making healing your whole personalityAnxiety, thought spirals, and learning not to act from themReleasing control, oversharing, and curated self-imageCultural shame, father wounds, and returning to the BalkansCreativity as integration (photography, fashion, expression)Entering a secure romantic relationship after years of singlenessAnxious attachment, earned security, and emotional regulationLiving long-distance as part of the medicine’s curriculumWhy “life is the integration plan”Stepping away from facilitation and the savior roleChoosing to enjoy life without abandoning depth or devotion

Beliefs aren’t real — and yet they shape our lives in very real ways.In this opening episode of Season Six, Lana explores a paradox that sits at the very root of personal development, consciousness work, and psychedelic integration:beliefs are not truth… yet they determine how we experience reality.Lana breaks down what beliefs actually are (and what they aren’t), why we need them to function, and how outdated belief systems quietly run our lives long after they’ve stopped serving us.This episode is an invitation to step out of unconscious patterning and into agency — to see your beliefs not as fixed truths, but as stories you are actively participating in, reinforcing, and therefore capable of updating.As Lana explains, you may not be able to control everything that happens to you —but you can influence how you interpret it, the meaning you give it, and how you respond.That’s the power of belief systems. What You'll Learn:How beliefs differ from objective truth — yet why they still matter deeplyHow beliefs shape perception, energy, behavior, and resultsWhy many of our core beliefs are inherited unconsciously in childhoodHow beliefs that once protected us often become the very things that limit usA real coaching story that illustrates how outdated beliefs create burnout and stagnationWhy changing beliefs isn’t about “positive thinking,” but about alignment and agencyExplore Coaching with Lana:Psychedelically Informed Consciousness Coaching (6 Month Program)Focused Transformation Coaching (6 Week Program)Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Apply for 1:1 coaching with LanaIn this deeply inspiring instalment of The Journey series, Lana reconnects with her former coaching client Nadi Miri, a powerhouse architect, business owner, and newly minted PhD student whose transformation over the past year reveals what happens when we become the architects of our own inner world.Through their conversation, Nadi reflects on how coaching helped her move from burnout, overextension, and people-pleasing into clarity, alignment, and authentic leadership. Together, they explore how Nadi redefined her relationship with money, boundaries, creativity, and self-worth—and how learning to say “no” became the foundation for saying a fuller “yes” to herself, her values, and her purpose.Nadi’s story is one of courage, reflection, and self-reclamation: a reminder that transformation doesn’t come from fixing ourselves, but from consciously rebuilding our belief systems, mindset, and creative process to align with the truth of who we really are.Topics Covered: How Nadi went from burnout and overwhelm to joy and creative flowReconnecting with her true values after years of over-giving and people-pleasingThe inner work of setting boundaries and saying “no” without guiltReframing money from shame to energetic neutrality and self-worthLetting go of control and learning to trust her team as a conscious leaderReturning to creativity and curiosity through her PhD journeyHow self-acceptance became the foundation for new possibilitiesExplore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Focused Transformation Coaching - Mini Container (6 Week Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Focused Transformation Coaching - A 6-week private coaching experience designed to help you move through one major block or transition in your life.In this deeply personal and illuminating solo episode, Lana explores one of the most overlooked yet transformative aspects of healing and consciousness work—learning to receive. Drawing inspiration from her 5-MeO-DMT experience and her work as an Energy Leadership coach, she breaks down why receiving often feels so difficult, the cultural conditioning that drives over-giving and over-functioning, and how we can shift our energy to create balance, trust, and flow.Apply for 1:1 energy coaching with LanaTopics Covered: The energetics of receiving as an active surrenderBreaking down the energy of the caregiverRecognizing when giving turns into over-givingReconnecting to balance between giving and receivingReprogramming the inner narratives that block receivingThe four energetic blocks: limiting beliefs, interpretations, assumptions, and gremlinsHow to shift from catabolic to anabolic (low to high) consciousnessTrusting life, love, and abundance as forms of receivingExplore Coaching with Lana:⁠Focused Transformation Coaching⁠ - 6 Week Micro-ProgramIboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

What is it like to spend a week in the deep jungle of Westen Africa, with nothing but a dirt floor, lots of Iboga, a skirt, and no necessities like water or a bed to rest in? In this intimate conversation, I welcome back my Iboga provider, and twice-initiated Bwiti practitioner Paije Alexandra West. With intention and care, Paije shares about her recent initiation into the Fang branch of the Bwiti tradition in Gabon. This is ultimately a conversation about what it means to walk the path of service with Iboga.Paije shares carefully about her journey from working in ibogaine clinics to becoming a ceremonial iboga provider, and how initiation has shaped her life, her family, and her work with her retreat center, ⁠ETÈREO⁠ in Baja. She opens up about the realities of being a provider—the intensity, responsibility, and beauty of holding this medicine—and offers fresh insight into the role of women’s voices in the iboga space.Show Links:⁠Paije's Instagram⁠⁠ETÈREO's Instagram⁠ETÈREO's website⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In this solo episode, we’re discussing a core insight from my own medicine path: the crucial energetic difference between healing and integration.After years of ceremonies, coaching, and personal exploration, I realized that the constant search for healing was actually keeping me stuck in an identity of being “broken.” It wasn’t until very recently that I fully understood that wholeness doesn’t come from fixing, but from integrating who you already are.This episode is an invitation to shift from a “healing orientation” rooted in victimhood and fixing, into an “integration orientation” rooted in authenticity, creativity, and self-acceptance.Key Topics Covered:The trap of the “healing identity” and how it can keep us stuckMy personal journey from Ayahuasca, to 5-MeO-DMT, to IbogaWhy integration is about seeing, not seekingThe difference between a healing orientation vs. an integration orientation Self-acceptance as the foundation of wholenessHow reclaiming forgotten parts of ourselves—like play, creativity, and joy—is part of integrationPractical reflections for recognizing when you’re fixing vs. truly integratingSupport the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly bonus podcast.Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into a crucial topic that doesn’t get talked about enough: how to differentiate between fear and danger when working with psychedelics.This episode was inspired by my coach training at iPEC and the powerful concept of Fearlessness—the idea that fear is a projection of the mind, not a present-moment truth.Understanding the difference between fear and danger can literally be the difference between a transformative psychedelic experience and a traumatizing one. And the line between the two is not always clear—especially when psychological or energetic safety is involved.Topics Covered: Why fear is natural (and even healthy) when approaching psychedelic workHow danger shows up in the psychedelic space—from unsafe facilitators to inadequate screeningClear examples of fear vs. danger in ceremony settingsWhy mistaking one for the other could cost you transformation—or your safetyHow prep coaching can help you work with fear and protect yourself from dangerSupport the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly bonus podcast.Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In this episode, Lana sits down with Karis Malszecki, a creative professional and former coaching client, to dive deep into her transformative journey over the past year. Karis shares how coaching helped her navigate life’s transitions—from a major career shift to moving homes and embracing a more authentic way of living. Together, they explore the power of self-awareness, creativity, and embracing authenticity, especially when faced with life's stressors.Support the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly bonus podcast.Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In this heartfelt solo episode, I shares about my personal journey of reclaiming my roots in various ways. I reflects on how my psychedelic healing journey has helped me reconnect to my family, culture, and authentic self. As I prepares for a month-long trip to the Balkans, I shares how this healing journey, aided by psychedelics, has led me to re-engage with true passions like photography and fashion, as well as heal old wounds with my family of origin. This episode is a reminder that the work of healing is not about becoming someone new, but about embracing who we truly are.Coaching Opportunity:Lana has one spot available for her Six-Month Transformational Coaching Program. This program helps integrate a higher state of consciousness into daily life, focusing on creativity, flow, and personal alignment. To apply, visit HERE.Topics Covered:Reclaiming our roots: How personal healing and psychedelics bring us back to who we truly areRediscovering lost passions like photography and fashionThe role of psychedelics in reconnecting to family and cultureHealing family dynamics: Lana's experience of working through her relationship with her parentsThe importance of honoring cultural traditions while letting go of those aspects that no longer serve usLiving authentically: The journey of shedding masks and embracing your true selfPreparing for a trip to the Balkans and reconnecting with her roots through travel and photographyStay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: @modernpsychedelicsYouTube: Modern PsychedelicsWebsite: www.modernpsychedelics.netFree Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration JournalFREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠Disclaimer:Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Olga Chernoloz is not your average neuroscientist and clinical pharmacologist; she has a creative, playful, and curious side to her that enhances both her personal and professional life. In this episode, we explore the intersection of psychedelic research, creativity, and the regulatory state of psychedelics in 2025. We tease her very fun book, Psychedelics A to Z, which provides an in-depth, illustrated guide through the world of psychedelics, from the science behind them to their therapeutic potential, and everything in between. Olga also discusses her efforts to bring legal psychedelic medicine to Ukraine through her nonprofit, Phoenix Ukraine. This episode is packed with valuable insights into the scientific, personal, and creative facets of psychedelic work, as well as how these substances have the potential to revolutionize mental health treatment.Explore Coaching with Lana:⁠⁠Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)⁠⁠Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month ProgramKey Topics Covered:Olga’s Journey: How she transitioned from traditional neuroscience and pharmacology to psychedelic research.Psychedelics A to Z: A look into the creative process behind Olga’s accessible book.Psychedelics in Mental Health: The current landscape of psychedelic medicine and its potential to treat mental health conditions.Creativity and Psychedelics: How psychedelics foster creative thinking, problem-solving, and neuroplasticity.Phoenix Ukraine: Efforts to bring legal psychedelic medicine to Ukraine and the nuances of on trauma healing.Ethics and Research: Navigating the ethical challenges and cultural considerations in the world of psychedelic medicine.Play as a Tool: Exploring the role of play, nature, and creativity.Psychedelic Research Challenges: The importance of consistent research and quality studies to support the therapeutic use of psychedelics.Future of Psychedelics: The exciting prospects of psychedelics in therapy, particularly in the EU.Resources Mentioned:⁠Psychedelics A to Z:⁠ An Illustrated Journey Through the Captivating World of Psychedelics [Olga’s book]⁠Phoenix Ukraine⁠ Olga's nonprofit initiative working to bring legal psychedelic medicine to Ukraine.Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠The Healthy Ego⁠⁠⁠Free Resources:⁠FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠⁠⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠⁠⁠FREE Integration Journal⁠⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠⁠⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠⁠⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In perhaps my most raw episode yet, I share the recent experience of my second work with Iboga at ⁠ETÉREO: Center for Truth⁠ in Baja, Mexico. As I recounted this journey, I shed many unexpected tears while reflecting on the resistance I faced, the shadows I had to confront, and the enormous clarity that emerged through this recent work with the Iboga medicine. With stern realness and my signature vulnerability, I discuss how Iboga worked on me as a sharp, clear mirror, showing me a part of myself I had long suppressed.Guided by Paije A. West and her team, I was able to unearth and start bringing love and acceptance to the deep well of shame I had been working very diligently to keep hidden beneath the surface. This episode highlights the significance of preparation, the courage required to face the darkest aspects of ourselves, and the gifts that await when we’re willing to see ourselves clearly with Truth. This episode is a reflection on the beauty and intensity of the healing process, a declaration of love to Iboga, and an exploration of the journey towards radical self-acceptance.Sponsors:Happy Mushrooms - LANA15 for 15% offTopics Covered:The Importance of Preparation: How preparation for a Iboga sets the tone for psychological safety required to truly see ourselves.Resistance and Shadows: Confronting the difficult emotions, fears, and aspects of self that arise during deep healing work.Iboga as a Mirror: How Iboga, AKA Truth Medicine, makes us see ourselves as we are, for better or for worse.Facing Shame: Working through the deep well of shame that was hiding beneath the surface of my conscious awareness.Guidance: The importance of having a trusted facilitator and professional supportive team during an Iboga journey.The Courage to Look Within: The bravery required to truly see ourselves, no matter how uncomfortable the process is.Spiritual Gifts from Iboga: The wisdom and clarity that emerge when we are ready to receive them, and how to honor these insights.Radical Self-Acceptance: The journey towards accepting all parts of ourselves, even the aspects we’ve been ashamed of, rejected and suppressed.Show Links:ETÉREO: Center for Truth⁠⁠Paije Alexanda West⁠ (Instagram)Iboga Preparation & Integration Program⁠ (Now enrolling): The world's most comprehensive coaching program for Psycho-spiritual Iboga workSubstack⁠: "Cracked Wide Open: My Journey Back to Iboga Was Challenging & Confronting."Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation GuideFREE Set Better GoalsFREE Integration Journal FREE Intention Setting JournalFREE Psychedelic Ceremony ChecklistFREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + IntegrationDISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠⁠⁠Apply now⁠⁠⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase.In this exciting episode, I sit down with Paul Austin, founder of Third Wave, to discuss the transformative effects of microdosing on leadership, creativity, and personal growth. Paul shares his journey with microdosing and how it has helped him and others cultivate neuroplasticity, enhance courage, and unlock creative potential.We explore the connection between microdosing and leadership, focusing on how psychedelics can help us adapt, problem-solve, and step into our most resilient and effective selves. Paul also shares updates on Third Wave, including their new Psychedelic Coaching Institute and certification program, aimed at helping practitioners integrate psychedelics into their work.Key Topics:Microdosing and Leadership: How microdosing helps develop resilience, adaptability, and courage in leaders.Neuroplasticity and Creativity: How psychedelics enhance creativity, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility for leaders and entrepreneurs.Courage and Risk-Taking: How microdosing helps individuals overcome fear and take bold actions.Psychedelics in Coaching: The integration of psychedelics into personal growth through coaching and how it helps individuals overcome limiting beliefs.Building a Psychedelic Movement: The challenges of creating a cultural framework for the safe, legal, and effective use of psychedelics.Personal Growth and Transformation: How psychedelics, specifically microdosing, contribute to personal development, self-awareness and creativity.Using Microdosing to Fuel Creation: Practical ways microdosing enhances focus, reduces procrastination, and promotes productivity.Third Wave’s Psychedelic Coaching Institute: Introduction to the new coaching certification program and its role in integrating psychedelics into coaching.Integrating Psychedelics into Daily Life: How to work with psychedelics, including microdosing, in daily routines to create lasting transformation.Vision for the Future: Paul’s long-term vision for Third Wave, the psychedelic community, and the role of psychedelics in leadership development.Sponsors:Happy Mushrooms⁠: Use LANA15 at checkout to save 15%Resources Mentioned:Third Wave – ⁠⁠Website⁠Psychedelic Coaching Institute – ⁠⁠Practitioner Training Program⁠The Microdosing Collective – ⁠⁠Nonprofit for Legal Microdosing⁠Support the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything! Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:IBOGA Preparation & Integration Coaching ProgramPsychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠⁠⁠Apply now⁠⁠⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase.In this episode, I walk you through a step-by-step guide on how to prepare for an Iboga ceremony (or any big psychedelic experience). Drawing from my own experience and preparation for my second Iboga journey, I share how to navigate the process leading up to your ceremony, including setting intentions, writing questions for Iboga, and connecting your healing work with the Seven Chakras.I also talk about the importance of the energetic preparation and how to integrate emotional and psychological content as you get ready for this transformative experience. Whether you're new to psychedelics or preparing for another journey, this episode provides valuable insights to ensure you approach your ceremony with clarity and focus.Key Topics:Step 1: Answering the call: The moment you commit to your Iboga journey and what starts shifting energetically.Step 2: Awareness of thoughts, emotions, and suppressed memories: How to notice triggers, unresolved relationships, and new desires as they surface in preparation.Step 3: Setting energetic hygiene ground rules: How to ensure you're physically and mentally strong going into the ceremony.Step 4: Identifying themes and narrowing focus: How to review your notes and identify major themes you're working on.Step 5: Connecting themes to the Seven Chakras: A unique approach to aligning your work with the body’s power centers for deeper healing.Step 6: Creating your list of questions and intentions for Iboga: How to craft open-ended questions that will guide you to the answers you seek during ceremony.Show Links:FREE Iboga Prep Guide⁠IBOGA Preparation & Integration Coaching Program⁠⁠ (NEW)⁠⁠⁠Core Energy Coaching – ⁠⁠⁠My Coaching Program⁠⁠Becoming an Empowered Empath⁠⁠ by Wendy De Rosa [book]Episode 118 on Psychedelic Pre-Work (⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠)Support the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything!Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠⁠Apply now⁠⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Juliana Mulligan, an internationally renowned advocate for Ibogaine treatment and harm reduction psychotherapy. Juliana shares her personal experience with Ibogaine to overcome opiate dependency, including the near-death episode that ultimately solidified her purpose to advocate for this life-saving treatment, despite its risks.Juliana opens up about the complexities of Ibogaine therapy, the challenges within the addiction treatment world, and her mission to improve safety standards for the practice. We also dive into the societal impacts of addiction, the shortcomings of traditional models, and Juliana’s vision for the future of addiction treatment.She also discusses how the harm reduction model has shifted her perspective on addiction treatment and the necessity of empowerment and client-centered care. This conversation offers deep insights into the importance of ethical practices, personal empowerment, and holistic healing in addressing addiction.Resources Mentioned:IBOGA Preparation & Integration Coaching Program⁠⁠⁠ (NEW)Guide to finding an iboga(ine) clinic⁠⁠Idryma: Training and Certification for Ibogaine Providers⁠⁠⁠ – Upcoming program for training Ibogaine providersClinical Guidelines for Ibogaine-Assisted Detox⁠Topics Covered:Juliana's Journey: From opioid dependence to advocating for Ibogaine treatmentIbogaine Safety: Understanding the risks and protocols for a safe treatment experienceHarm Reduction: Reframing addiction as a symptom of deeper issues, not a diseaseRevolutionizing Addiction Treatment: The need for new, ethical models in recoveryIbogaine and the Future: Creating more responsible and safe Ibogaine treatment protocolsThe Role of Trauma: How societal and personal trauma influences addictionThe Importance of Flexibility: Why Ibogaine treatment should be customized and adaptiveSocial Change and Addiction: Can individual transformation impact broader societal issues like addiction?Support the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything!Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Thinking about joining my 6 month private coaching program? ⁠Apply now⁠ to lock in current rates before my 2025 rate increase.In this solo episode, Lana dives into the often-overlooked phase of pre-work that occurs before a psychedelic ceremony or experience. Drawing on her own experiences as she prepares for her upcoming Iboga retreat, Lana explores how life often begins to feel chaotic and overwhelming as deep-seated emotions, traumas, and blockages rise to the surface in anticipation of the journey.The theory being proposed here is that the pre-work phase is the medicine’s way of already working with you, helping you clear the path and integrate deeper healing before you even sit down for ceremony. Lana shares personal insights, offers tips for navigating this challenging yet transformative phase, and provides guidance for those experiencing similar discomfort.Topics Covered:The pre-work phase: what happens before the ceremony and why it’s crucialNavigating chaos: how life can feel like it's falling apart before a big ceremonyOvercoming fears, traumas, and emotional blockages through pre-workThe importance of awareness during pre-work and trusting the processEmotional triggers and how to process them during this phasePractical tips for dealing with pre-work: engaging in grounding practices, therapy, and self-reflectionHow dreams, increased sensitivity, and heightened awareness can be signs of pre-workThe benefits of enlisting support during the pre-work phaseHow to track your emotional and energetic shifts leading up to ceremonyThings Mentioned:Apply for Coaching with Lana⁠⁠⁠Ep. 089: Seven Levels of Consciousness (⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠)Opal⁠⁠ - App for managing screen timeSponsors:Natural Shilajit | Head to ⁠⁠⁠naturalshilajit.com ⁠⁠⁠to get 10% off with code LANA10OFFSupport the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything!Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

In this inspiring episode of The Journey series, I sit down with my former client, Faith, who shares her remarkable journey of transformation. From feeling stuck and unsure about her career to now pursuing a master's degree in spiritual and depth psychology, Faith has made huge strides in understanding and integrating her inner wisdom. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into how coaching helped her move from fear-based decision-making to living with more love, joy, and alignment.Faith discusses her experience with psychedelic integration, energy work, and confronting her personal gremlins. We explore how coaching supported her ability to take her insights from psychedelic experiences and apply them to her life in real, tangible ways. Faith’s story of growth, self-compassion, and newfound clarity is a true inspiration for anyone navigating a similar journey.Topics Covered:Faith’s background and the struggles that led her to coachingHow energy work and coaching helped uncover energetic blockagesThe role of fear and how Faith transformed her relationship with itUnderstanding the gremlin “Jack” and transforming perfectionismHow psychedelics provided insight but coaching gave actionable tools for integrationThe importance of loosening grip on beliefs and opinions for deeper personal growthThe synergy between coaching and psychedelics in creating alignmentFaith’s vision for her career in therapy and the role of psychedelics in her workPractical tips for those feeling stuck and uncertain about their next stepsThings mentioned:Apply for Coaching⁠ with Lana before 2025 price increaseSponsors:Natural Shilajit | Head to ⁠⁠naturalshilajit.com ⁠⁠to get 10% off with code LANA10OFFKanna Wellness | Head to ⁠⁠kannawellness.com⁠⁠ to get10% off with the code LANA | Shipping within Canada onlySupport the show and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo!As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything!Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠

As a subscriber, enjoy ad free and intro free episodes, early access to new episodes + a monthly "secret podcast" where you can ask me anything! Support the show and ⁠⁠⁠become a subscriber⁠⁠⁠ for just $4.99/mo! "As we overcome our fears in medicine work, we also overcome our fears in life." Welcome to SEASON 5! In this solo episode, we welcome the new year and explore the “medicine around the medicine”—those unexpected gifts that arise from working with psychedelics. Rather than focusing on the direct, intentional outcomes we seek through ceremonies, this conversation dives into the unintentional benefits that often unfold on the periphery. From discovering deeper devotion in our day-to-day lives, to enhancing our diets and fortifying relationships, these surprising transformations act as the welcomed “cherry on top” of our psychedelic journeys. Lana shares personal insights about integrating medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, and iboga, highlighting how these experiences can spark inner trust and strengthen one’s connection to nature and spirituality. Listeners will also hear reflections on the value of patience, the courage required to confront fear, and how a long-term view of transformation can foster true metamorphosis. Whether you’re new to psychedelics or a seasoned explorer, this episode offers an inspiring reminder of how plant medicines can weave their wisdom into every aspect of life—often in ways we never expected. Topics Covered: - Cultivating devotion to what truly matters - Overcoming fear by facing the unknown - Embracing the long-term journey of transformation - Improved diet and physical well-being over time - Navigating shifts in friendships and relational dynamics - Deepening connection to nature and spirituality - Cultivating inner trust and honing intuition - Reflections on new beginnings and the power of intentions Sponsor: - Natural Shilajit - Get 10% off with LANA10OFF Things Mentioned: - Ep. 089: Seven Levels of Consciousness (Apple | Spotify | YouTube) - Apply for Coaching with Lana 👉Stay connected to Modern Psychedelics via ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Web⁠⁠⁠  👉 Inspired to transform your life from the inside out, and integrate higher consciousness in your day to day life? ⁠⁠⁠Explore 1:1 Coaching with Lana ⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠Apply Now⁠⁠⁠ 👉Looking for daily integration support or a legal microdose option? Explore Kanna and use ⁠⁠⁠⁠LANA for 10% off at Kanna Wellness⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠⁠⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal for Psychedelic Experiences⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠ Integration Journal to Help Make Sense of Your Journey⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠⁠⁠Ceremony Checklist for Safe Plant Medicine Journeys⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 ⁠⁠⁠Psychedelic Journey & Psychedelic Integration Playlist⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance. 

In this special collaborative episode of Modern Psychedelics and Still In It, Lana and Steve Rio reflect on the profound journey of transformational integration one year after Lana’s transformative 5-MeO-DMT experience at Enfold. Together, they explore the powerful shifts in nervous system regulation, personal growth, and the expansive nature of living a heart-centered life. Lana candidly shares how the Enfold experience reshaped her relationship with her past, her family, and herself. She delves into the importance of creating intentional space for integration and honoring the cycles of life. Steve offers insights from his role as a facilitator, emphasizing the interplay of energy, connection, and preparation in medicine work. This episode is an inspiring conversation about the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and humanity. It serves as a guide for those curious about 5-MeO-DMT, nervous system healing, and the ongoing process of integrating such profound experiences into daily life. We hope you enjoy the listen (or watch!) Topics Covered: The unique elements of the Enfold 5-MeO-DMT experience Lana’s journey of nervous system healing and regulation Somatic release of childhood wartime trauma Integration practices and the importance of honoring one’s energy cycles Transforming limiting beliefs and stepping into abundance The interplay of ego, Self, and love in psychedelic integration The power of intentional facilitation and creating a safe container Exploring creativity, self-expression, and human connection post-ceremony Insights into the preparation and integration process for 5-MeO-DMT Reflections on stepping into facilitation and the path of service Mentioned in This Episode: Enfold Institute Still In It: 5-MeO-DMT Stories (Podcast) Episode Mentioned: Episode 79: My First 5-MeO-DMT Ceremony (Spotify | Apple | YouTube) Episode 97: Six Months After 5-MeO-DMT Integration Update (Spotify | Apple | YouTube) Episode 84 with Steve Rio: Deep Dive into 5-MeO-DMT (Spotify | Apple | YouTube) Episode 8 with Steve Rio: Intro to 5-MeO-DMT (Spotify | Apple) Where to find Enfold: enfold.org Still In It: 5-MeO-DMT Stories Enfold’s Instagram Steve’s Instagram 👉Stay connected to Modern Psychedelics via Instagram | YouTube | Web  👉 Inspired to transform your life from the inside out, and integrate higher consciousness in your day to day life? Explore 1:1 Coaching with Lana or Apply Now 👉 FREE Intention Setting Journal for Psychedelic Experiences👉 Integration Journal to Help Make Sense of Your Journey👉 Ceremony Checklist for Safe Plant Medicine Journeys👉 Psychedelic Journey & Psychedelic Integration Playlist 👉Looking for daily integration support or a legal microdose option? Explore Kanna and use LANA for 10% off at Kanna WellnessDISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance. 

In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of a Dopamine Detox, inspired by the book Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anne Lemke. I share what dopamine is, how overstimulation throws off our brain’s balance of pain and pleasure, and why I’m personally committing to stepping back from cannabis and shopping for the month of January. This episode isn’t just personal—it’s a call to reflect on your own habits, regain control, and start 2025 with clarity, intention, and purpose. Plus, I invite you to join the Dopamine Detox Challenge I’m hosting in January! Topics Covered: What dopamine is and how overstimulation disrupts the pain-pleasure balance Why I’m doing a dopamine detox and stepping back from cannabis and shopping The benefits of a dopamine detox Proven strategies for success: self-binding, doing hard things, and embracing discomfort Why January is the perfect time to reset and start the year with intention. Details about the Dopamine Detox Challenge I’m hosting this January An exciting update: The Modern Psychedelics Podcast now has a subscriber option on Spotify for ad-free episodes, early access, and bonus content. Show Links: Join the Dopamine Detox Challenge this January (enrolment closed) Become a podcast paid subscriber on Spotify Follow Modern Psychedelics on YouTube Vancouver Vlog Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anne Lembke [book]

⁠Doing the Work with Iboga: ⁠The World's Most Comprehensive Iboga Preparation & Integration Program. In this episode, Lana chats with Leo Van Veenendaal, author of The Iboga Experience, about his profound journey with Iboga and the insights he’s gained from his personal experiences and the research he conducted for his book. Leo shares his unique perspective on Iboga, its role in healing, and the importance of preparation, integration, and guidance when working with this powerful plant medicine.Key Topics Covered:Leo’s Journey with Iboga: How a transformative Ayahuasca experience led Leo to discover Iboga and the deep shifts it created in his life.The Role of Iboga in Healing: Insights on how Iboga functions as a powerful tool for personal transformation, healing, and uncovering blind spots.The Challenges of Writing About Iboga: Leo discusses the process of writing The Iboga Experience, navigating cultural sensitivities, and helping others understand the diversity of Iboga experiences.The Importance of Preparation & Integration: Leo emphasizes the necessity of setting clear intentions and preparing properly for an Iboga ceremony, as well as the long-term integration process.Iboga’s Influence on Other Plant Medicines: How Iboga has shaped Leo’s experience with other plant medicines, including his observations on the unique energy it brings.Lessons from Bwiti Tradition: Reflections on the spiritual teachings of the Bwiti people and the importance of patience, wisdom, and taking a long-term perspective on life.Resources Mentioned:The Iboga Experience: Stories from the Sacred and Secret Plant That Saves, Heals, and Transforms Lives [Leo's book]Recommended book on Bwiti tradition (by HW Fernandez) Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.