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Ayahuasca Avatars

Sacred Plant Wisdom. Journey with your hosts, Nina and her guests as we educate, inform & support the conscious and responsible use of Ayahuasca in a western context. ~ Learn about Ayahuasca assisted therapy, supervision and training at avatarhealingarts.com Disclaimer: Ayahuasca and DMT are potentially illegal substances, and we don’t encourage or condone the use of these substances where it is against the law. However, we accept that illegal drug use occurs, and believe that offering responsible harm reduction information is imperative to keeping people safe. For that reason, this guide is designed to ensure the safety of those who decide to use the substance. We don’t encourage using Ayahuasca outside of a legal or traditional context.
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Episodes

Ep.61 Inspiring Story of Healing and Hope with Ayahuasca

Guest: Noah Wells Get ready for an awe-inspiring story in this video, where Noah spills the beans on how he rewrote his entire life script with Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing journey from darkness to light!Noah's story is nothing short of a miracle. When he embarked on his quest, he was on the verge of giving up, battling anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and addiction. But guess what? Thanks to the profound healing power of Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy, Noah not o...

Jun 01, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Ep.54 The Work Outside the Ayahuasca Ceremony 1

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Celeste Palmer about her journey with the Mother Ayahuasca and how she received a clear vision about her path and service with this Plant Medicine. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A clear vision for the future Healing core wounds, ancestral healing, cultivating awareness The unraveling, the disintegration before the integration Following your dreams Healing the children Purifying the self More about plant diets Who is a traditional curandero? Ho...

May 15, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Ep.59 Healing, Loving and Serving Others with Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Victor from Peru about his personal journey and how he met the sacred plant Ayahuasca while he was hiding from the military in the mountains of Peru. Listen to this episode to learn how Victor’s life was changed by the Ayahuasca and how he dedicated his life to share this medicine with others. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights 9 years of apprenticeship Discovering our inner truth with Ayahuasca The true path is the humble and honest way Going to t...

May 12, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Ep.58 From Addiction to Sobriety with Ayahuasca

From addiction to sobriety with Ayahuasca with Derek Januszewski In this exciting new episode I am talking with Derek about his personal journey with the Medicine from addiction to sobriety while creating an Ayahuasca Church, Pachamama Sanctuary in New Hampshire. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A battle with addiction, trauma and abuse The first Ayahuasca experience From washing the buckets to hosting ceremonies for a living A serious wake up call and a trip to the underworld Diving into the...

May 12, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Ep.57 Can Ayahuasca help us to build conscious businesses?

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Steven about using Ayahuasca to build conscious businesses. Listen to this episode and learn how to grow your business as you evolve! Don’t miss this episode! Highlights From consumer to creator Business as an extension of our psychology Use of psychedelic plants in the business space How our shadow shows up in our business Conscious business operators Removing inner limitations Ayahuasca support through threshold of change Business is 80% psycholog...

Mar 31, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Ep.56 Healing from Depression with Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Greg Shanken about his healing from long term treatment resistant depression with Ayahuasca and other healing modalities. Listen in to find out how Greg recovered his ability to feel and embarked on a magical healing journey. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights In the cage of depression The Ayahuasca turning point Recovering the ability to feel Healing the inner child and family relationships From isolation to reconnection The healing power of breat...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Ep.55 Cultural Appropriation and Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Dr Scott about what cultural appropriation really means in terms of the Ayahuasca and how to give back to the indigenous guardians of this sacred medicine. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights What is cultural appropriation The Authentic use of Ayahuasca Sacred reciprocity An example to follow in Ecuador with the Sacha Wasi Creating ethical relationships Transparency What can you do? Mantra for this week: "Sooner or later, everything comes to light" ...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Ep.53 Story Telling with Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with the founder of Ouroboros Story Hour, Bob Cohen about his awakening with the Ayahuasca and how the medicine helped him through a challenging part of his life bringing many gifts through the change. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A near death experience The call for change Letting go heaviness and despair New hope Better relationships, Renewed creativity Finding our way again Accessing the unconscious The art of listening, story telling and beari...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Ep.52 Mastering Change with Ayahuasca

Mastering change with Ayahuasca - with Steven Twohig In this exciting new episode I am talking with Steven about his healing path with the Mother Ayahuasca and his way of helping others to go through their Hero’s Journey. Steven spent some exciting years with Tony Robbins before he was led to the Mother Ayahuasca and currently combines cognitive behavior therapy, zen buddhism, plant medicine and coaching in his breakthrough offerings. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights Ayahuasca in recovery fro...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Ep.51 The Plant Medicine Path

In this exciting new episode I am talking with the founders of The Plant Medicine Path, Michelle and Mark and they share their journey with the Mother Ayahuasca. Tune in to learn how the Mother Ayahuasca helped Michelle and Mark to heal themselves and change their life and also how She inspired them to create The Plant Medicine Path for people who are on the plant medicine journey! Don’t miss this episode! Highlights Going deeper with Ayahuasca Finding a different way to live our lives Total rec...

Nov 30, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Ep.50 Responsible Preparation for Ayahuasca Journeys

In this exciting new episode I am talking with my dear sister Bonnie again about 5 vital questions you need to ask (and answer:) before you go to an Ayahuasca ceremony. These 5 steps will support you to stay safe and take the most out of your Ayahuasca experience. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights WHY – why do you want to work with the Mother Ayahuasca? what is your intention for your Ayahuasca Journeys, WHAT – what is in the Ayahuasca brew, who prepared it and how it was prepared WHERE – wher...

Nov 18, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Ep.49 Understanding the Universe with Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Fabrizio Dimitri biomedical researcher and scientific explorer about his journey with Ayahausca toward freedom and opening an Ayahuasca retreat center in Peru. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights Working with reputable and experienced healers Exploring our reality with Ayahuasca Transcending the fear of death Interconnectedness Non-dual consciousness and personal growth Flow and synchronicities Healing our community and creating a better world Mantr...

Nov 12, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Ep.48 Therapy & Ayahuasca: A Powerful Combination

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Alex Theberge psychotherapist, psychedelic integration specialist, experienced guide, healer, space holder about his journey with Plant medicine toward freedom and stepping into his higher path of service in the healing field. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A deeper understanding of what healing is with the Ayahuasca Going to the source in Peru and learning from Elders Integrating different worlds Healing in altered states Going deeper with the...

Sep 16, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Ep.47 Integrating the Fragmented Self with Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Patrick Prohaska Spiritual Counselor, Author, Mystic about his experience of expanding his consciousness with the Mother Ayahuasca and supporting others on their healing path. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights A dive into plant medicine and embracing our spiritual side The plants are calling us to support our healing and growth when we are ready and open Ayahuasca the loving but stern Mother who teaches us Expanding our consciousness with Ayahuasc...

Aug 18, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Ep.46 Working with Elders at Starquest

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Edgar Esparza from Starquest about his experience of awakening with the Ayahuasca and through shamanic traditions of Mexico. Find out about the importance of working with Elders and consecrating Plant Medicine in a safe and sacred setting. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights Remembering who you are with Ayahuasca What is the meaning of life? Plant medicine and the secrets of manifestation Primal languages and spiritual communication Everything is co...

Jul 19, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Ep.45 From Ego Death to Connectedness

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Josh Margo psychotherapist and self-mastery coach about his experience with the plant medicine Ayahuasca and how it changed his life and his healing practice on a fundamental level. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights What does it mean to be a good therapist, guide for others? Ego death – a humbling experinece The more healed/whole you are, the less medicine you need! Ayahuasca as a crutch – spiritual bypassing The real work starts after the Ayahuas...

Jun 12, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Ep.44 Traps and Pitfalls on the Plant Medicine Path

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Nick Sun from Australia about his experience with the plant medicine Ayahuasca and how it changed his life on a fundamental level and inspired Nick to guide and help others. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights Using Ayahuasca in an intentional way makes all the difference Traps and pitfalls on the psychedelic path How do you know that you are ready for an Ayahuasca experience? How much is too much medicine? Deeper levels of spiritual bypassing Chang...

May 22, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Ep.43 Overcoming Panic & Fear with Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Libby Weinkauf Mesa my dear friend and sister about how she navigates challenging states of panic and fear thanks to her Ayahuasca experience. Libby shares in this episode about a very difficult experience she went through recently and how she turned that into a powerful gift to embody her best self. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights How to avoid falling back into old patterns under great stress and fear? Navigating panic and fear with the Ayahuas...

May 11, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Ep.42 Ayahuasca: Fires of Transformation

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Dr Laurie Maddox my dear friend and colleague about how her life and her work have changed thanks to her Ayahuasca experience. Laurie is passionate about bringing together psychotherapy, plants, yoga and buddhist practices to facilitate a deeply transformational healing and awakening experience. Listen in to hear about the gifts and challenges of psychedelic assisted therapy! Don’t miss this episode! Highlights How the Ayahuasca helps us to feel con...

Apr 25, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Ep.41 How to embody the teachings of Ayahuasca?

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Patrick Morency, somatic healer and psychedelic integration coach about how he found his life purpose with plant medicines, and embarked on a journey to share his gifts with the world. Patrick is passionate about bringing together somatic healing, non-violent communication and mindfulness to support people in their healing journey. Listen to this episode to discover how to go to the root of the problems and explore what is holding us back from who w...

Apr 19, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Ep.40 Retrospect: 10 Years after Ayahuasca

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Sherry Amoore Nahuicoatl my dear friend and sister about how her life has changed thanks to our Ayahuasca experience in Peru 10 years ago. We are so happy to reconnect and share some long term reflections about integrating our Ayahuasca lessons into our everyday lives. Listen in to hear how Sherry turned her wild life into a life of art, love and wisdom. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights Why Ayahuasca is not a magic pill? Continuing the journey wi...

Mar 17, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Ep.39 Healing Pain, Trauma and Anxiety with Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Libby Weinkauf Mesa my dear friend and former client about the long term changes she experienced in her life after her Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy experience. Her experience is a good example how the Ayahuasca can support us to heal and create fundamental, long lasting changes. Libby’s healing from chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD is a proof of the innate power we all have to transform, heal and change ourselves. Don’t miss this episode! Highlights After ...

Feb 28, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Ep.38 La Montana: The Medicine of Love Special #1

In this exciting new episode I am talking with Dr Sandoval about homeopathy, the healing power of nature but most of all about the medicine of love, La Montana. Highlights The difference between homeopathy and allopathic medicine What does healing the whole self means? La Montana, what is it and where is it from? The benefits of Montana, processing past trauma, closure, freedom How to work with this medicine Who are the typical clients who come to this medicine? How does a 1 to 1 ceremony look l...

Jan 24, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Ep.37 The Dark Side of Plant Medicine: Abuse of Power

The Dark side of Plant medicine: abuse of power In this episode I chat with my dear sister Bonnie Divina Maa about the dark side of plant medicine and the misuse of power in psychedelic assisted therapy. Today we focus on the abuse of power and money specifically in the plant medicine spaces. Listen in and tell us what you think! Highlights How to recognize predators, what are the red flags? The reputation of a healer Manipulation, gaslighting and disempowering people Lack of informed consent Sh...

Jan 12, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Ep.36 The Dark Side of Plant Medicine: Sexual Misconduct

In this episode I chat with Angela Benck and Faisal Khattak about the dark side of plant medicine and the misuse of power in psychedelic assisted therapy. Today we focus on sexual abuse that is the most common abuse of power in a therapeutic setting. Highlights How to create safe places for healing? Who heals the healers? Transparency, integrity and ethics in psychedelic assisted therapy power and responsibility Accountability for healers Naivete of clients and cultural differences Recognizing r...

Dec 20, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Ep.35 The Arbol Method: Integrating the Inner Child

In this episode I chat with Faisal Khattak about healing the inner child and going to the root of the problems with the Arbol method. Highlights Going to the root of the problem with Ayahuasca What is the Arbol method? What nourishes or triggers you? Calling for spiritual support Facing fears in the underworld The power of understanding and compassion Why we love our triggers? Continuous exploration leads to expansion Asking the good questions Mantra for this week: "Do not wait, start your journ...

Dec 02, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Ep.34 Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022

In this episode I chat with Kasi Kennedy about launching the first ever Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training to train excellent and professional guides for leading the Ayahuasca preparation and integration process and help people to create lasting, fundamental changes in their life. Highlights Going beyond belief, science and the physical realm guide individuals through this deep healing and transformational process. Returning to our natural state of wholeness Training the new generat...

Nov 17, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Ep.33 Healing Childhood Trauma with Ayahuasca

In this episode I talk with Faisal Khattak founder of Ruhani Wellness Centre, and creator of the Arbol method about his journey of healing and being in service to others on the plant medicine path. Highlights Suffering is the catalyst for healing Healing the inner child The healer’s toolkit Creating relationships Integration: what happens after the Ayahuasca afterglow? Self help vs shelf help Quality over quantity Creating a safe place for deep transformation to happen Mantra for this week: "Eve...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Ep.32 Heal, Empower, Connect and Decriminalize Nature

In this episode I talk with Larry Norris founder of Decriminalize Nature and Erie, Entheogenic Research, Integration and Education, about healing and restoring our connection to nature, empowering communities and individuals and creating a more sustainable future by remembering that everything is conscious and alive. Highlights Decriminalize nature – reconnecting to our roots Decriminalize vs legalize Evolution of consciousness and entheogenic plants Learning what’s it like being a human Buildin...

Sep 27, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep.31 From Self-hate to Self-love

In this episode I talk to Ayahuasca Kaur, spiritual mentor and Ayahuasca integration coach about remembering who we really are, taking responsibility for our life, facing our shadow, finding our purpose and living from the Heart. Highlights Trauma induced self hatred and self destruction Healing complex PTSD Building our toolbox: EMDR, hypnotherapy, shamanic arts, breathwork etc. Benefits of 1 on 1 ayahuasca journeys Dealing with the root of our issues Healing and awakening as a never ending jou...

Sep 15, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 31
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