103. The Wisdom of Psychedelics w/ Dr Rachel Harris

Have you ever experienced a transformational psychedelic trip?
Have you ever experienced a traumatic psychedelic trip? 
Are you curious about the world of psychedelic therapy and whether it might benefit you?

In this episode my brilliant guest is Dr.Rachel Harris, and together she & I mine these questions and more for wise insights that can make a meaningful difference in your life.
In a world where few true elders exist, Rachel Harris stands out as a genuine wise elder. She’s authored two books: “Listening to Ayahuasca” and her latest work, “Swimming in the Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground.” With 40 years of experience as a psychotherapist, she’s also spent a decade in academic research, publishing over 40 scientific studies and reviews. She even received the National Institute of Health’s New Investigator Award. The use of psychedelics, once associated solely with 1960s counterculture, is now becoming more mainstream, with over 30 million Americans having tried them, as per a 2010 national survey.
Renowned author Michael Pollen, who shares his experiences with psychedelic trips, sheds light on the National Institute of Health’s research into using psilocybin and MDMA for treating PTSD, addiction, depression, and end-of-life anxiety. This field is currently witnessing exciting advancements.
Rachel Harris, apart from her roles as a psychotherapist and author, is a dedicated researcher in psychedelics. In her book “Swimming in the Sacred,” she raises caution about the potential loss of wisdom as legal and medical institutions embrace these exceptional medicines. Through insightful interviews, Harris delves into the past fifty years of psychedelic use, featuring discussions with “female elders” who’ve guided transformative entheogenic journeys for inner healing and spiritual growth. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Rachel; her profound insights into the psychedelic realm, drawn from her personal experiences and extensive research, combined with her intimate dialogues with these remarkable women who’ve guided psychedelic journeys for decades, make this episode a must-listen for anyone intrigued by psychedelics.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 
(09:23) – In an exclusive interview, Rachel described her unique lifestyle on an island surrounded by a pristine freshwater lake that stretches for a mile with depths of up to 50 feet. Just across the street from her residence lies the majestic Atlantic Ocean, lending a picturesque yet rugged ambiance to her surroundings. This idyllic retreat, however, comes with its challenges. Rachel spends her time on the island exclusively during the summer months due to the harsh winter conditions that make it nearly inhabitable.
It requires a 20-minute journey on a dirt road, followed by a 40-minute boat ride. Even after this considerable effort, the journey is not over, as there’s an additional half-hour drive to access the nearest medical facility—a small community hospit...