Send us a text How do profound personal transformations happen, and what role can sacred plant medicines play in that journey? On this episode of Coming Back Home , we’re honored to welcome Gema, a dedicated Kambo and womb Reiki practitioner, who has experienced life-altering shifts through her deep connection to ancient healing traditions. After an emotional and existential upheaval in 2017, Gema found herself on an unexpected path of spiritual awakening, beginning with a serendipitous encounte...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of spiritual growth and inner wisdom in our latest episode of the Coming Back Home podcast. Join me, Amber Rashid, as I sit down with Margaret Maloney, an inspiring opera singer and spiritual seeker who shares her profound journey of healing and self-improvement. Margaret takes us through her experiences in Scotland, where yoga became a cornerstone of her spiritual development. We discuss the delicate balance of control and surrender, inspired by ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text Have you ever considered how plant medicine could impact your life? Join me as I engage in an intimate and transformational conversation with our dear friend and sister, Alison -- a dedicated bodywork practitioner and authentic plant medicine enthusiast. Alison opens up about her youthful struggles with anxiety and physical illness, and invites us on her journey of self-discovery, starting from the age of 16 when she turned to yoga and mindfulness to help manage her mental state. ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a personal journey with plant medicine can transform a life? Join us as our guest Alec, with great candor, shares his remarkable story of struggling with the loss of his father, dealing with ADD and dyslexia, and battling anxiety. As he narrates his story marked by self-discovery, shifting purposes, and profound transformation, you'll witness the healing capacity of plant medicine and how it guided him back to his true essence. Alec's experience was not ...
Jan 26, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Ever wondered if there's more to healing than just conventional medicine? Our guest, Dane, takes us on an awe-inspiring journey as he bares his soul, revealing his personal struggle with addiction. He recounts his transformative experiences with plant-based medicines, Bufo and Ayahuasca, underscoring the potency of nature's pharmacy and its potential to revolutionize healing. Dane's odyssey from the confronting self-confrontations, vivid visuals, to the intense emotions that led h...
Jan 09, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Have you ever wondered about the magical world of plant medicine and its transformative power? I, Amber Rashid, am excited to take you on a personal journey of discovery, healing, and transformation that started with my first experience with Wachuma, also known as San Pedro. Alongside my guest Alec, we delve into my spiritual journeys to Mexico and the Amazon, where I worked with plant medicines and uncovered the profound meaning of coming 'back home.' In this enlightening episode...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text What if there was a medicine that could connect you to your deepest self and show you a path forward when you feel stuck in life? Levi Barker, a tech entrepreneur who traded silicon valley for the rich Costa Rican rainforests, speaks about his transformative journey with Iboga, an ancient plant medicine. Levi unpacks his experience at the Iboga Wellness Center, where he's dedicated the last 13 years of his life, and shares how Iboga has guided him to his inner wisdom. This plant m...
Jan 09, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Take a seat and prepare to journey into the world of plant medicine with our insightful guest, Shawn Rashi. Shawn, my younger brother, and dear friend, brings to the table a deep-rooted understanding of plant medicine and its transformative power. From his initial skepticism to his life-changing experiences, Shawn reveals the profound impact plant medicine has had on his life, shaping his outlook and personal growth. Get ready to traverse ceremonial rituals and delve into the uniq...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Who's ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of plant medicines and natural healing? Today, we're thrilled to have Copall Daselva on the Coming Back Home podcast. Kapal, a seasoned shamanic energy healer, teacher, coach, and mentor, unravels his extraordinary journey - from a psychedelic sheep to a master of shamanic cultures and energy healing. He takes us on a mesmerizing trip through his experiences with ayahuasca, peyote ceremonies, and his time in Native American a...
Jan 09, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Are you dreaming of a life filled with self-love and gratitude but unsure of how to get there? Join me, Amber Rashid, as I sit down with my beautiful friend, Remusia, who shares her personal journey of nurturing self-love and embracing emotions. This riveting conversation will shine a light on the incredible power of our thoughts and words and their role in creating our realities. We dive deep into Remusia's personal practice of journaling, an activity that has helped her tune int...
Jan 09, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Are you a hero? Not the cape-wearing, crime-fighting kind, but the kind who's always there for others, even at the expense of your own well-being? This week, we're shining a spotlight on the 'Hero Syndrome' - an often rewarding yet emotionally draining pattern that can lead to self-neglect. We tackle the complexities of this syndrome, that stems from an innate desire to find purpose by aiding others, but is often deeply rooted in a lack of self-love. We’ll traverse the terrain of ...
Jan 09, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Ever wondered how the path of traditional medicine can intersect with the world of spiritual healing and sacred medicines? Brace yourself for an enlightening journey as we sit down with Yash Ball, a naturopathic doctor, and medicine man, who has a compelling story of transformation to share. Yash felt a strong calling towards naturopathic medicine, a path that led him to the West Coast and into the profound world of holistic and natural healing, a departure from his original ambit...
Jan 09, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Embrace a transformational journey with me, Amber Rashid, as I recount my profound experiences with plant medicine and its extraordinary healing potential. My personal encounters with Ayahuasca and Huachuma have sparked a remarkable shift in my family's dynamics and a fresh perspective on life that I'm eager to share with you. Discover the potency of plant medicine as an energetic cleanser for the mind, body, and spirit. Through my multicultural upbringing in Atlanta to enlighteni...
Jan 09, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
