The Eleusinia Podcast
Join us on the journey to explore the transformative power of entheogens through the voices of those who have experienced it firsthand. In each episode of our podcast, we'll hear from guests who have visited Eleusinia and share their personal stories of growth, healing, and revival. Our hosts delve into the science behind the healing properties of these amazing substances, as well as their potential for revolutionizing the field of mental health. Get ready for a journey of discovery, where you'll be informed, inspired, and captivated by this rapidly-evolving world.
Episodes
From Ayahuasca to Psilocybin: Missy's Journey
What happens when a mental health professional who has spent decades helping others reaches a point where the tools she has always relied on are no longer enough?Missy spent 25 years working in mental health. At the height of her private practice, she was seeing roughly 60 clients a week while navigating her own depression, health challenges, and long-term use of antidepressant and anti-anxiety me
When the Walls Come Down
What happens when you realize you’ve become disconnected from the life, and the people, you love most?At 51, David had a family, a corporate career, and a life he had worked hard to build. From the outside, his life looked successful, but underneath it, he felt increasingly anxious, numb, and disconnected from joy.He kept himself constantly busy. He pushed his feelings down. The more David tried t
When Control Stops Working: Ann's Journey
What happens when the identity that carried you through your entire life suddenly stops working?In her mid-40s, Ann had built a life around competence, independence, structure, and taking care of everyone else.Growing up as the only child of a single mother, she learned early to handle things on her own. As a little girl, she came to believe that her purpose was to care for others. Caring for hers
Finding Her Breath: Victoria's Journey Beyond Depression
Victoria spent much of her life searching for relief. Growing up with a complex multicultural identity, she began struggling with depression in her early teens. Over the years, she tried countless therapies, medications, and conventional treatments, hoping something would finally help.Instead, her symptoms evolved. She developed an overwhelming sense of dread that left her feeling as though she co
An Ordinary Person Who Did an Extraordinary Thing
Maria grew up in a conservative Latin household where spirituality often felt out of reach. Although she longed for the deep sense of faith and resilience she saw in her mother, she struggled to access that same connection for herself.At 49, Maria had built a successful career as a lawyer, navigating the pressures of a demanding profession while quietly battling depression. Prescription medication
Why Frank Chose Eleusinia, and Why He'd Do It Again
After a long and distinguished career in law enforcement, Frank made the decision to attend Eleusinia for two deeply personal reasons, to enrich the quality, depth, and meaning of his own life, and to find hope for his wife, whose debilitating migraines had impacted their lives for years.What followed was far more profound than he ever expected.In this powerful conversation, Frank shares his remar
When Healing Became Personal: Hanaa's Journey
On the surface, Hanaa had it all together. As a 30 something successful corporate professional working in psychology, mental health, and behavioral sciences. Yet despite her education and career, she began questioning her own ability to help others if she could not help herself. Hanaa privately struggled with anxiety, depression, poor self-image, and a profound fear of death.Although she was highl
You Don't Have to Live in Darkness
Pat is a recovering alcoholic who spent many years committed to the AA program, yet continued to struggle with depression and a persistent search for meaning and purpose. In this poignant conversation, he reflects on what long-term sobriety can and cannot provide, despite years of therapy and antidepressant treatment.Pat shares his deeply personal journey through recovery, mental health challenges
Allison’s Journey into Psychedelic Nursing at Eleusinia
In this episode, we sit down with Allison, a core member of the medical team at Eleusinia Retreat, to explore her deeply personal and professional journey into psychedelic care.After spending more than 30 years working as an ER nurse, Allison came to Eleusinia as a guest seeking her own healing experience. What she discovered during that journey profoundly changed her life and revealed a new calli
The Life You Marry: Kate's Journey
Kate, a Minnesota farmer devoted to creating community and connection, faced an unexpected and deeply complicated loss when her mother passed away. The pain wasn’t just in her mother’s death—it was in the distance between them. Their relationship had long been strained, shaped by her mother’s isolation as a self-described “shut-in,” unwilling to let anyone in, even her own daughter.Left without cl
When Healing Becomes Inherited: Brady's Journey
In this episode Brady opens up about one of the most defining experiences of his life, witnessing his father’s descent into opiate addiction after a devastating car accident that nearly cost him his life.What began as a fight for survival turned into years of chronic pain, dependency, and emotional distance. Brady shares what it’s like to watch someone you love struggle with pain and addiction whi
From Market Mind to Inner Stillness: Sanjay's Return to Self
For fifteen years, Sanjay lived inside the fast-paced world of London’s financial trading, a high-performance identity built on precision, pressure, and emotional rationalization. In this episode, he reflects on how his career quietly shaped his sense of self, his emotional landscape, and the ways he learned to intellectualize rather than feel.After previous psychedelic experiences in more confine
Meeting Grief One Year Later: Jason's Journey
We dedicate this episode to the loving memory of Marcus April 1974-Dec 2024. In this deeply moving episode, we sit with Jason, a 55-year-old retiree who arrived at Eleusinia carrying a year marked by unimaginable loss. Within one year, Jason lost his mother, then his father, and shortly after, the love of his life, his husband, Marcus. When Jason concluded his Eleusinia retreat, it was on the one-
Redefining Strength with Chronic Pain: Bellamy's Journey
When Bellamy, a retiree and devoted family man, joined Eleusinia Retreat with his wife and daughter, his main goal was simple: support his daughter through the heartbreak of a traumatic breakup. What he didn’t expect was the profound transformation awaiting him.Struggling with chronic pain for years, Bellamy discovered a healing path that not only brought relief to his body but also shifted his un
From Hypervigilance to Healing: A Veteran's Family Journey
In this powerful episode, Jerry, an African American Air Force veteran, opens up about his transformative experience at Eleusinia alongside his daughter—also an Air Force veteran—and his wife. Together, they confronted the weight of PTSD and embarked on a family journey of healing.Jerry shares how he moved from a lifetime of hypervigilance to a place of peace, acceptance, and spiritual reconnectio
When the Healer Heals: A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner’s Perspective
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Taylor, a practicing psychiatric nurse practitioner, who attended Eleusinia retreat alongside her husband. She shares her transformative experience through both a clinical and deeply personal lens, exploring how psychedelics have not only impacted her own wellbeing but also enhanced her approach to patient care.Taylor speaks candidly about the power of
From Amish to Awakening: A Story of Psychedelic Healing
In this powerful episode, Jacob opens up about the profound loneliness of growing up in a small Amish community and the moment he finally recognized the depth of his trauma. He shares his raw and personal story of beginning to question not only his rigid belief system, but his very identity—an unraveling that no amount of intellectual understanding could resolve.As Jacob deconstructed the grip of
Slaying Dragons and Finding Joy: Henry's Story
In this transformative episode, Henry takes us deep into his personal hero’s journey through the world of psychedelics and self-discovery. Beginning with panic attacks as a CEO and ending with a true adventure at Eleusinia Retreat. Over the course of eight powerful days, he navigates the highs, the challenges, and the unexpected lessons that shaped his inner evolution.Henry opens up about finding
Howard Visits Eleusinia: How Courage can Change Your Life
In this heartfelt Thanksgiving special, Howard opens up about his profound experience at Eleusinia retreat. He reflects on the powerful contrast between the 8-day and 5-day retreats, and how both played pivotal roles in his personal metamorphosis over the past year. Through this vulnerable and inspiring conversation, Howard explores the deep pull many of us feel—whether it’s struggling with mental
Sergey Visit's Eleusinia: A Dance Into a Life of Resilience
In this episode, Sergey opens up about his journey of resilience in the face of trauma and how it ultimately led him to Eleusinia retreat. Growing up in Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Sergey struggled to find direction until he discovered his passion for ballroom dancing. His harrowing story takes a dramatic turn when, at just 14, he and his friends traveled to a dance competition
Troy Visits Eleusinia: Finding Purpose After Opioid Addiction and Recovery
In this powerful episode, Troy opens up about his harrowing journey through active opioid addiction. He candidly shares the vulnerable moments that led him to donate his kidney to save his wife's life. Troy discusses his path to recovery, the challenges of dealing with depression during that process, and how it can complicate sobriety. His arrival at Eleusinia marked a turning point, where he disc
Kali Visits Eleusinia: Success Versus a Life of Significance
In this episode, we dive into Kali's transformative journey through the world of psychedelics. As an African American single mother in her 40s, she faced significant challenges culturally: limited availability and widespread skepticism about psychedelics for depression and spiritual growth. After hearing about ayahuasca, Kali ventured to Costa Rica, only to be met with disappointment and deepe
Cristobal Returns to Eleusinia: Navigating a Neurodivergent Life
Join Cris as he recounts his transformative experiences at Eleusinia Retreat, where he immersed himself in not one, but three life-changing retreats. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone wondering, "Should I return?" Cris delves into the profound benefits of returning as a guest and how these retreats have deepened his personal healing journey. Through his candid exploration of ne
Megan Visits Eleusinia: After Losing a Spouse to Alcoholism
In this episode, Megan opens up about her harrowing journey as a young widow and mother, grappling with the profound loss of her husband to alcoholism. Her story is one of staggering complexity and raw emotion—traversing the tumultuous landscape of trauma, grief, and confusion. For Megan, the path forward seemed shrouded in darkness until a transformative experience at Eleusinia shattered her fear
Renee Visits Eleusinia: Jump Starting Real Change
In this powerful episode, Renee reveals her transformative decision to come to Eleusinia. A trip that sparked a profound shift in her life. After enduring a relentless series of traumas, loss, and the challenges of raising children with their own real struggles, Renee found herself trapped in unhealthy coping mechanisms and a 40-year smoking habit. Seeking change, she embarked on this retreat with
Bill Visits Eleusinia: The Surprising Experience of a Supportive Spouse
Bill initially hesitated to attend Eleusinia retreat due to
a past unsettling and scary psilocybin experience. A psychedelic journey that was unsupervised in a public location. Despite his apprehensions, he decided to accompany his wife, who he knew deeply desired, and needed a different professional experience herself. What ensued was nothing short of transformative. Bill not only had a profo
John Visits Eleusinia: OCD and Recovery
In this episode, John shares his experience at Eleusinia having struggled through a lifelong journey with OCD, which first emerged in childhood but had been effectively managed at a young age. However, the onset of COVID-19 triggered trauma and fear that led to a resurgence of symptoms, intensifying his fears of contamination, the inability to leave home, and excessive disruptive rumination. Seeki
Jim One Year After Eleusinia: How to Thrive Using Eleusinia Tools
In this episode, Jim and Jessica delve into the
profound topic of pain—pain so intense that it forces one to consider the balance between quality and quantity of life. Jim opens up about his battle with Cluster headaches and the desperate decision that led him to book his
first retreat at Eleusinia. He shares his transformative experience with psilocybin over the past year and his subsequent
Johnny Visits Eleusinia: Pain, Trauma, and Beautiful Humor
Join us as we share Johnny’s incredible story, a genuine and uproariously funny Boston native. Johnny opens up about his life-altering decision to embark on a transformative journey at Eleusinia.
Before Johnny's journey to Eleusinia, life had dealt him a challenging hand. He battled through vestibular migraines, often referred to as "suicide migraines," and underwent a major shoulder surgery that
Shannen Visits Eleusinia: Recovering from 6 yrs of Chronic Vertigo
In this episode, Shannen takes us through the events that defined the year 2016, leaving an indelible mark on her life's path. At 47, she was unexpectedly thrust into a health crises, despite having enjoyed good health up to that point. The year kicked off with a heart-wrenching traumatic incident involving her son, followed by a botched surgical procedure that led to severe hemorrhaging, pushing
Eva Visits Eleusinia: A Mother’s Battle
This episode delves into Eva's profound journey at Eleusinia. Eva openly shares about the challenges she faced at home. As a parent grappling with PTSD, Eva was not only navigated the complexities of her own mental health but also feeling the daunting responsibility of ensuring her son's success. Despite actively incorporating therapeutic, exercise, and meditative practices into her routine, Eva f
Andrew Visits Eleusinia: Reclaiming a Life After Losing a Spouse
In this episode, we delve into Andrew's transformative experience at Eleusinia, a psychedelic retreat. Andrew candidly shares his battle with alcoholism and the subsequent period of sobriety that followed. The unexpected twist occurred when, just 30 days into his newfound sobriety, Andrew faced the sudden and tragic loss of his wife—the mother of his young children.Join us as Andrew opens up about
Andrés Gómez-Emilsson Visits Eleusinia: Talking Consciousness
In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by Andrés Gómez Emilsson, the Director of Research at Qualia Research Institute, who recently paid a visit to Eleusinia. Dive into an insightful conversation about consciousness and psychedelics with Andres, a special figure for us at Eleusinia, whose work has significantly influenced our approaches and terminology. Explore the unique concepts and speci
Juan Visits Eleusinia: Releasing Emotional Armor
Join Juan as he unfolds the profound narrative of his life-altering journey at Eleusinia retreat. Delving into the quest for inner strength, Juan shares his profound connection to the indigenous elements offered by Eleusinia, guided by our Curendera Josephina. Having navigated an abusive upbringing, Juan had employed adaptive techniques for survival. He candidly recounts his macrodose experience,
Carlos Visits Eleusinia: Professional Enrichment as a Coach for Others
In this episode, Carlos recounts his quest to discover Eleusinia. In a determined effort to alleviate his long standing depression as well as add to his ability to enrich himself professionally. Despite numerous attempts with various therapeutic approaches to restore his well-being, Carlos found no lasting change. In this episode, he candidly discusses the profound impact of his mental health stru
Peter Visits Eleusinia: A Psychiatrist's Perspective
Peter, a psychiatrist, embarks on a transformative journey at Eleusinia retreat. In this episode, he recounts his profound encounters, navigating unforeseen challenges. Processing grief, negative self talk, and exquisite moments during this introspective expedition. Join us as Peter delves into the depths of his psychedelic experience and the profound impact it had on his perspective of the world
Andy Visits Eleusinia: The Benefits of Coming with a Partner
In this episode, join Andy as he recounts his transformative journey at Eleusinia. Delving into the profound impact of the experience, Andy sheds light on the positive outcomes he and his partner, Lexi, gained from attending together. Andy candidly opens up about his personal struggles, navigating a cycle of anxiety and depression that eventually led to a harmful pattern of binge drinking every si
Andrea Visits Eleusinia: Finding Joy After Cancer
Andrea, a cancer survivor, recognized the need for a fresh start, particularly in the wake of her divorce. Feeling stuck in depression her grief from the past as well as anxiety, her fear of the future. In this episode, she opens up about her transformative journey at Eleusinia retreat, which she attended with her best friend. Through this experience, Andrea not only embraced her process but found
Matty Visits Eleusinia: From Fear to Safety, A Journey in Sobriety
In this compelling episode, Matty opens up about his journey, recounting the profound decision to embark on a psychedelic retreat at Eleusinia as a person in recovery from drugs and alcohol. Delve into the intense emotions and preparation that preceded this courageous choice, exploring the fear that initially gripped him. Join Matty as he candidly unfolds his experience, revealing the transformat
The Roommate Talk
This is a unique break from our normal podcasts to hear from our founders Jessica and Jay as they break down the dynamics of having a roommate at a psychedelic retreat. Delving into the pros and cons of sharing a room in this unique setting, the hosts reveal nuanced considerations often overlooked. Unravel unique challenges associated with shared spaces, emphasizing the impact on personal journeys
Debbie Visits Eleusinia: Profound Depression to Freedom
Debbie's lifelong battle with profound depression is a story of courage and transformation. Join us in this episode as she takes us through her remarkable journey at Eleusinia, where she embarked on a journey of self-discovery. In this candid conversation, Debbie shares how she released the shackles of perfectionism, experienced profound love, and found the path to forgiveness and self-love. T
Johanna Visits Eleusinia: a Mothers Transformation
In this episode, Johanna recounts her personal journey as a mother embarking on the path of becoming a psychedelic guide. She decides on a transformative experience at Eleusinia retreat. Not only to deepen her own understanding, but also in hopes of finding healing for her son, who has been struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
During her time at Eleusinia, Johanna undergoes a profound j
Monica Visits Eleusinia: Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Join us as Monica, a resilient African American single mother. Opens up about her heartfelt decision to embark on a life-changing journey at Eleusinia. Struggling with the overwhelming burden of postpartum anxiety and depression, Monica knew she needed a profound intervention to reclaim her life. Monica's story unfolds as she takes us through a voyage of self-discovery where she courageously d
Eliza Visits Eleusinia: Facing Chronic Pain
In this episode, Eliza shares her transformative journey as she embarks on a meaningful experience at Eleusinia retreat. Struggling with chronic pain, weekly migraines, and PTSD, Eliza recounts her courageous decision to seek healing through this unique experience. She describes her experience, one that ultimately led her to rediscover self-love and deepen her connection with her loved ones.
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Jack Visits Eleusinia: Consciousness Exploration
In this episode, we delve into Jack's journey as he shares his deliberate choice to attend Eleusinia retreat as someone venturing into the realm of consciousness exploration.
Jack's curiosity led him to the retreat with a compelling desire to perceive himself through the lens of a non-ordinary state of consciousness. He takes us on a captivating journey as he vividly recounts his intense a
CRPS and Psilocybin: Kevin Visits Eleusinia
In this episode, Kevin takes us on a deeply personal journey as he recounts his decision to embark on a transformative experience at Eleusinia retreat. Kevin's motivation for this journey is twofold: to confront the intense pain associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and to address the unprocessed emotions stemming from a life forever altered by a devastating car accident.
Emilio's Story
In this episode, discover the extraordinary tale of Emilio, Eleusinia's mindfulness and breathwork coach, as he melds his background as a Physicist with his spirituality into a transformative journey. From exploring the synergy of yoga and physics to mastering emotional intelligence through Buddhism, Emilio embodies the power of blending disparate disciplines. Learn how psychedelics became a t
Terri Visits Eleusinia: A Story of Returning to Retreat
In this episode as we reconnect with Terri, who has returned to Eleusinia retreat for the second time. Terri candidly opens up about her decision to embark on this journey without her spouse. This time, bringing along a different family member. With seven months of integration and self-care under her belt since her previous retreat, Terri shares the fascinating evolution of how she developed her p
Lily Visits Eleusinia: Finding Peace After the Loss of Two Pregnancies
In this episode, Lily opens up about her transformative journey of choosing Eleusinia, a psychedelic retreat, as a means to confront a deep-seated trauma. Lily's life took an extraordinary turn when she faced the rare challenge of two pregnancies affected by an extremely uncommon chromosomal disorder. While she managed to cope with support after the first pregnancy, the second one left her emo
Jeanie Visits Eleusinia: Navigating Postpartum Depression
Join us for a powerful and insightful podcast episode as we delve into Jeanie's courageous journey through postpartum depression. With candor and vulnerability, Jeanie opens up about her experiences, offering an incredible analogy that beautifully captures the essence of motherhood and the perspective of postpartum depression. Discover how her transformative experience at Eleusinia reshaped he
Dan Visits Eleusinia: A High Achiever's Search for Self
In this episode, Dan, a professional and Harvard Business School Graduate shares a tale of a man's journey as he embraced his true self later in life. Dan had mastered the art of compartmentalizing emotions, until a transformative psychedelic experience at Eleusinia shattered those barriers. There, he delved into the depths of his emotions, experiencing the full spectrum of richness and vulner
Shirly Visits Eleusinia: A Chaplain's Journey of Personal Growth
In this episode, meet Shirly, a remarkable individual with a unique combination of professions – a hypnotherapist and a hospice chaplain. Embarking on a transformative journey, Shirly declared this year as her year of personal growth.
After thorough research, she made a life-changing decision to attend Eleusinia. Shirly's experience surpassed all expectations, as she not only found a practice
A Conversation with a Guide at Eleusinia : Tyler's Story
In this episode, we invite you to delve into the world of psychedelics with Tyler, a psychedelic specialist at Eleusinia retreat. Tyler takes us on a personal journey through his fascinating experiences, both as a psychedelic enthusiast and as a child growing up.
Join us as we gain unique insights from Tyler's captivating story and his expertise as a psychedelic specialist. Discover how psychedeli
Zach Visits Eleusinia: A Journey Through Healing As a Couple
In this episode Zach shares his transformative journey at Eleusinia. Raised in the devout Christian community of the South, Zach was a staunch rule follower. However, life took an unexpected turn when he found himself considering attending the Eleusinia retreat. This decision challenged the deeply ingrained beliefs from his church upbringing, leading him on a profound path of self-discovery. Zach
Raina Visits Eleusinia: Recovering from Religious Trauma
In this compelling podcast episode, join Raina as she shares her courageous journey of healing and self-discovery. Devastated by her son's sexual assault during a church function, Raina was confronted with her own unresolved traumas and the overwhelming panic of being unable to protect her child. Seeking solace and understanding, she embarked on a transformative experience at Eleusinia Psilo R
Hannah Visits Eleusinia: Finding Healing After Spiritual Abuse
In this episode we hear Hannah, a deeply empathic and sensitive individual, as she shares her transformative journey through the depths of PTSD. In this emotionally charged podcast, Hannah recounts her experiences of being shunned by her church and community, compounded by the immense grief resulting from the loss of cherished friends and loved ones. The weight of the pandemic further exacerbated
Irene Visits Eleusinia: Transcending Chronic Pain
In this episode, we delve into Irene's remarkable journey. Living with a lifelong battle against chronic pain due to skeletal dysplasia, Irene found herself at a crossroads. Driven by desperation for a transformative shift, she sought solace in Eleusinia Retreat.
Through the retreat's profound encounters and enlightening knowledge, Irene embarked on a profound path of personal growth. The
Margi Visits Eleusinia: Healing Childhood Trauma and Embracing Self-Acceptance
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of a woman who once felt that finding relief from her depression was an impossible task. Margi, determined to participate in a research study, tirelessly sought avenues to gain access but faced disappointment at every turn. However, her encounter
with Eleusinia proved to open up unexplored possibility. Initially burdened by the belief that it w
Kim Visits Eleusinia: A Christian Perspective to Psilocybin
This episode will resonate deeply for christians trying to recreate a meaningful faith while accessing the use psilocybin as a tool for healing. Kim embarked on a transformative journey by attending Eleusinia Retreat. Over the course of two visits, separated by approximately a year, she experienced profound personal growth. During this period, Kim managed to rediscover and in her words, "reb
Herman Visits Eleusinia: A Skeptic's Transformation Through Psilocybin
In this podcast episode, Herman undergoes what
he describes as a midlife crisis and feels unfulfilled, despite his successful
career. Herman describes himself as a skeptic focused on numbers. He decides to try
psychedelics as a way to reset his life. Having no prior experience
with psychedelics, he decided to attend Eleusinia retreat. His experiences at Eleusinia
had a life-changing effect. Durin
Allie's Visits Eleusinia: From Nurse Burnout to Awakening
In this episode, we welcome Allie, a seasoned nurse with three decades of experience. Allie is an activist and educator dedicated to aiding fellow nurses in overcoming depression, burnout, and suicidal thoughts. Delving into her personal journey, Allie reveals how she identified her trauma and found healing via forgiveness during a transformative experience at the Eleusinia Retreat. As a nurse, Al
Anthony Visits Eleusinia: An Octogenarian's Journey
In this episode, we follow the journey of Anthony, an 80-year-old man who has been struggling with anxiety and depression for years. After finding no relief through traditional methods. Multiple medications, therapies and practices. Anthony sought a natural approach that would allow him to experience his emotions fully and improve his quality of life. He attended Eleusinia Retreat, which employs a
Natalie's Visits Eleusinia: Caregiver Burnout to Resilience
In this episode, we hear the story of a mother who turned to Eleusinia to find the strength to face the challenges of caring for her son with mental health issues. She describes the transformative experiences she had during the retreat, which gave her the courage to confront her feelings of despair and hopelessness around motherhood. This powerful story offers insights into the challenges of carin
Gracie Visits Eleusinia: A Physicians Perspective
On this episode of our podcast, we explore the story of a doctor who sought relief from her depression by visiting a psychedelic retreat. After being trapped in her own mental health struggles for years, she takes a courageous step forward and embarks on a journey of self-discovery aided by psilocybin.
Throughout her expedition, she discovers a new sense of self-compassion and learns to relinquish
Paul Visits Eleusinia: A Teacher's Journey Through Depression
In this inspiring podcast episode, Paul opens up about his lifetime struggle with treatment-resistant depression, highlighting how he overcame his challenges. He details his unique approach to coping with his father's loss, including early psychedelic work with Ayahuasca. Paul's experience as a guest at Eleusinia is also shared, where he underwent a transformative experience through a macro dose.
Tony Visits Eleusinia: Healing Long Covid with Psilocybin
"In this week's episode, we're taking a trip down the rabbit hole as we follow Tony's psilocybin journey. During his stay at Eleusinia retreat, Tony tries psychedelics for the first time in an effort to help his debilitating long Covid symptoms. What unfolds is a truly transformative experience, as Tony is transported to a realm beyond his wildest imagination. Tony describes how he comes face to f
Edith's Visits Eleusinia: Alcohol Recovery and Depression
Today Edith, a recovering alcoholic with a long standing healthcare background, shares her experience and journey at Eleusinia Retreat. Being in recovery with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for over 30 years, Edith not only discusses her research on the founder of AA, Bill W., including his treatment of his long term depression with psychedelics, but also how AA veered away from promoting
Ivan Visits Eleusinia: From the Boardroom to an Emotional Breakthrough
Ivan attended Eleusinia with his wife and had an unexpectedly intense experience. Ivan describes an emotional purge that brought him to a place that he never thought possible. He describes how he went from grappling with depression and suppressed childhood trauma to now moving through life as a successful man and business owner with a sense of deep satisfaction, more in touch with his heart.
Jim Visits Eleusinia: Cluster Headaches, Psilocybin and DMT
Jim shares his journey with cluster headaches, going from living a normal life to awaiting an accurate diagnosis. Jim dives into the complexities of life completely changed from severe pain, the risks and challenges of the variety of medications, and techniques of managing pain abortive and prevention techniques and increasing his own quality of life. Jim came to Eleusinia and found some of the un
Brook Visits Eleusinia: Negotiating Loss and Grief
Brook shares about her life, her loss and the grief she could not negotiate with, until her experience at Eleusinia. This story is a beautiful depiction of love, life, loss, and the stories we believe, until we finally have the catalyst to set ourselves free.
Mindy & Bobby Visit Eleusinia: Navigating Fibromyalgia with Psilocybin
This is a love story about healing in our relationships, families, and communities. Bobby came to support Mindy on her journey with chronic pain, and experienced so much more than he expected. Mindy finds a way to navigate her illness, to have more good days with more self compassion. This is a story about healing in our inner circles and how it effects our community.
Psilocybin and Emotional Recovery from Infidelity
On today's episode we dive into a topic that most people are hesitant to share about, infidelity. This episode dives into the personal healing journey of one of our guest experiences. Toni shares how she recognized her deep anxiety and PTSD post infidelity in a difficult relationship. Why she chose Eleusinia, and the self compassion, trust, and gentleness that a psilocybin journe
Krista Visits Eleusinia: A Journey from Chronic Pain to Spiritual Revelation
Krista shares her incredible experience at Eleusinia. Krista visited us with the intention of addressing her chronic pain and found so much more along the way. Living a life she felt was not her own, her experience opened up profound realizations. Not only was she enough, but she in fact brought everything to the table. This is a story about understanding self worth and how this aids i
Taylor Selé Visits Eleusinia: An Athlete & Actor's Journey from Grief to Joy
Taylor Selé is an actor and former NFL athlete born in Monrovia, Liberia and raised in Queens, New York. He shares his story and experience at Eleusinia Retreat. In this episode Taylor shares personal reflections on moving through grief, expanding well being and living with a rediscovered sense of joy with the help of psilocybin.
Jason & Linda visit Eleusinia: Policing, PTSD a Path to Healing
This is a very special episode where guests of Eleusinia share about PTSD, Policing, and their experience with psilocybin. Jason and Linda are a Canadian couple who navigated the complex roads of PTSD and the communication, love, and support required to see their own healing through.
Michael's Visits Eleusinia: Embracing Self-Compassion Through a Lifetime of Service
Michael shares his experiences at Eleusinia. Michael spent his life in service and this shaped his emotional practices of living in the world. In this story you'll hear how Michael walked back into self compassion and into a state of let go that left him laughing like a child again.
Jose Visits Eleusinia: A Tech Professional's Path from Chronic Pain to Clarity
Jose shares his story about living a highly successful life in every regard. Yet he was still plagued with depression, anxiety, and a chronic pain condition. He shares his experience at Eleusinia, and how he plans to continue the work further.
Set and Setting and the Container Theory
We were so excited to put together this episode where we cover everything from the discovery of set and setting, to the evolution of the container theory in this psychedelic renaissance. We dive into what a container looks like at Eleusinia and how you can create your own for your best individualized success at home.
Suzy Visits Eleusinia: The Psychedelic Shift Within a Couple
Suzy shares her experience at Eleusinia. Expecting to work with her unrelenting grief after losing her father she had an unexpected surprise of joy, peace, and connection with her spouse. Suzy tells a beautiful story as she describes finding her own hero in the space between. This episode is an amazing example of how one may come to Eleusinia with preconceived ideas of what to expect, but leave w
Warren Visits Eleusinia: Psilocybin, Mirror Therapy and Phantom Limb Pain
Warren tells his story as a guest at Eleusinia who has dealt with phantom limb pain for most of his life. Warren dives into what psilocybin combined with mirror therapy can do, as well as so much more.
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