Content Warning:

This episode may be triggering for those who are prone to addiction as it discusses the topic of self harm in addition the topic of using alcohol, marijuana, mushrooms and other substances within spiritual practice. These substances may be illegal in your country or state and/or can be dangerous to use. We encourage everyone to use discretion when exploring usage within your practice and to follow laws within your state/region. We do not condone or encourage the abuse of any substances nor condone the use of illegal substances. 

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, there is help. Call or text 988 in the USA for the crisis hotline, or connect to those who can help by calling your local emergency or non-emergency number.

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Due to the content and subject of this episode, it is not available on YouTube.

In the last public episode of 2024, Ariel and her guest, Samantha Rose Hicks, talk about their experiences- good and bad, with substances and how they’ve learned how to use them in moderation to help in their practices and journeys and share how they caused issues as well.

01:04 - Introducing Samantha

03:31 - Ariel and Samantha’s substance use in the past and why they used them

11:05 - When Ariel started finding balance

17:16 - When Samantha started finding balance

19:25 - Usage within their practices

38:19 - Last notes/wrap-up

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