Shelley and Charley Wininger join us to tell a story of great loss, one that provides the context to wonder about the potential of group MDMA experiences for grief and the recently bereaved, as well as questions about death and dying, feeling safe to be vulnerable, and the profound healing of togetherness in times of great loss. ... For links to Winingers's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind150***Full Topics Breakdown Below***SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M Episode Breakdown
The relevant background of Charley & Shelley’s relationship and community
The story of the death of Shelley’s son
Their yearly group roll
The MDMA grief circle
Shelley sharing during the MDMA grief circle
"I never want to go to a conventional wake again”
The muting of emotions during modern funerals
Feeling safe to feel the full pain of grief
MDMA and learning to feel safe to be vulnerable
Integrating MDMA into community grief processes
Grieving the loss of safety and connection
The MDMA middle way
The MDMA experience is a holy space of profound togetherness and Love
How MDMA impacted Shelley’s grieving process
Learning to be wrecked on schedule
Openly crying gives others permission to touch the tears in themselves
Group MDMA for Grief And The Recently Bereaved | Shelley and Charley Wininger ~ ATTMind 150 | Adventures Through The Mind podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast