Exploring Plant Medicine: Clinical Insights and Personal Transformation with Shawn Wells

In this episode of the IRH Clinician’s Corner, Margaret Floyd Barry welcomes back fan favorite Shawn Wells—an acclaimed nutritional biochemistry expert, supplement formulator, and author—for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of plant medicine and clinical practice. Margaret and Shawn dive into the rapidly evolving world of psychedelics, exploring both the science and profound personal transformations behind plant medicine. You will hear firsthand how these medicines can catalyze healing—emotionally, physically, and even relationally—providing fast-track breakthroughs for trauma, depression, and chronic stress.

 

In this interview, we discuss:  

    Shawn’s personal journey with plant medicine and the changes that followed

    How to approach and discuss the use of plant medicines in clinical practice

    Types and levels of plant medicine and finding safe, competent facilitators 

    Preparing the body and mind for a plant medicine journey, as well as post-journey integration and support

    How to support neuroplasticity and integration (through mindset and intention setting)

    Microdosing: definitions and safe practices 

    Cautions and notes on practitioner responsibility

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Connect with Shawn Wells:

Website: https://shawnwells.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ingredientologist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-wells-supplements/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/shawnwells

Author of ‘The ENERGY Formula’
https://shawnwells.com/theenergyformula/

 

Timestamps:

00:00 "Sean Wells: Supplement Innovator"

10:08 "Mind-Blowing Psychedelic Experience"

13:20 "Discovering Self-Worth and Love"

21:41 "Psychic Healing and Clinical Support"

25:35 Ketamine: Clinical Use for Healing

31:16 "Master Clinical Skills, Transform Health"

33:40 "Choosing the Right Facilitator"

43:11 "Post-Event Recovery Timing Discussed"

50:30 "Flaws in SSRI Effectiveness"

55:46 "Echo Dosing for Integration"

57:20 Echo Dose and Sensory Remembrance

01:10:42 Conclusion

Speaker bio: 

Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a globally recognized nutritional biochemistry expert with more than 20 years of experience in health, wellness, and product formulation. He has formulated over 1,100 products and holds 40+ patents, including enfinity® (Paraxanthine) and BHB salts. He has served as Chief Clinical Dietitian, Chief Science Officer, and advisor to multiple supplement companies, facilitating transactions exceeding half a billion dollars. Shawn authored the bestselling book The Energy Formula, featured by USA Today and Forbes, and he shares cutting-edge research on Mindvalley, in documentaries, and on his website shawnwells.com. He frequently speaks at events globally.

Keywords: 

Functional health, clinical skills, chronic disease, supplement formulation, nutritional biochemistry, plant medicine, psychedelics, trauma, practitioner support, microdosing, ayahuasca, psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, intention setting, integration, generational trauma, default mode network, BHB salt, ketones, adaptogens, methylated B vitamins, hydration, Condor Approach, facilitator training, set and setting, dietary preparation, psychotherapy, neurogenesis

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