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This podcast series focuses on Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process. Journey with your hosts, Nina and her guests as we educate, inform & support the conscious and responsible use of Ayahuasca in a western context. ~ Sign-up for our emails to stay up-to-date about our projects & trainings: 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.
Episodes
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
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 Ayahuasca
Staying connected and trusting ourselves in all ways
Taking positive action to calm down and exit survival mode
Standing in our power and maintaining boundaries when under pressure
Our definition of Love is….
Mantra for this week:
"I choose Love over fear"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
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Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
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 connected
Our ability to love ourselves
Freedom from past pain
Going to the root of our suffering
Stepping into alignment, authenticity, flexibility
Finding our tools and daily practices
Recognizing the sacredness of all life
Creating safe places for healing with entheogens
Being part of the solution
Trusting the process
Mantra for this week:
"Trust yourself, trust the process"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Connect with Laurie
www.orlandopsychedelicsociety.org
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
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 we really are and want to be!
Don’t miss this episode!
Highlights
The importance of psychedelic integration – how to embody the learnings?
When the medicine finds you
Finding your purpose with Plant Medicine
The healing power of touch and somatic experiencing
Healing shame and understanding trauma on a deeper level and how it shapes the way we show up in the world
Men’s Circles – the power of community and vulnerability
Exploring what is getting in the way of what we really want?
Learning emotional expression
Art, movement, connection to nature as tools for integration
How long does the preparation and integration takes in general?
Discovering the meaning love – self love is healing
Mantra for this week:
"Follow your inner guidance"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Connect with Patrick Morency
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
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 within
Self love and acceptance, embracing our humanness
Self worth, self care, learning to say NO
A living connection with the spirit of the Medicine and the Divine
Deep state of trust and following personal, internal guidance system
When we heal, our family heals
Breaking the blame game and the power of forgiveness
Safety, grounding and belonging
Being gentle with yourself
Presence and discernment, conscious manifestation
Being in alignment and centered instead of being reactive
Cultivating uplifting daily practices, living life as a ceremony
Having a reflecting mindset, self correction
Desire to help, support, empower others
Learning from our mistakes, the show must go on
Benefits of Ar Therapy and the power of Prayer
Mantra for this week:
"Being the change we want to see in the world."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Connect with Sherry and check out her art on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/sherry_amoore_fineart/
Sherry’s website:
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
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 the Ayahuasca afterglow
Shadow work for real and facing your fears
Why support is essential to change?
Awareness is the key to change our life, respond vs react
The power of choice, personal empowerment
What is inner guidance? Triggers, blessings in disguise?
Don’t push so hard against the universe, stepping into flow
Choosing to stand up for yourself and creating healthy boundaries
Self inquiry, asking the good questions, seeing the bigger picture
Learning to trust yourself and finding inner peace
How to navigate challenging family dynamics?
An attitude of gratitude, we are not alone
Mantra for this week:
"I relax into the flow of the Universe."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
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 like?
How to prepare for the ceremony and how to integrate after?
The limitations of pharmaceuticals in healing relative to ancestral medicines
Where can people find you?
A vision for future medicine
Mantra for this week:
"Those who seek shall find."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Dr Sandoval, Joseluis
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
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
Shaming, humiliating and threatening people in a healing container
The Shaman’s spell
Exploitation of plants and people for self serving purposes
Speaking out for transparency
Quality over quantity
Mantra for this week:
"If you think you are enlightened, go home and visit your family!"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Bonnie Divina Maa
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
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 red flags
Verbal and written informed consent
The proper use of touch in a healing container
Mantra for this week:
"As long as we refuse to recognize the shadow in ourselves, we are in its power."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
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 journey now!"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now! https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy www.clubhouse.com
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1 On
Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
With Love Nina Izel,
AVATAR HEALING ARTS.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
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 generation of healers
What you will learn in this training?
350+ hrs of live training and 5 weeks of residential retreat
Integrity and the highest level of ethics
Application is now open
Mantra for this week:
"Stepping into our highest level of service."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training – Apply now!
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training
Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book
Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ
And join my mailing list here
https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact
Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse
Every Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy
On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1
On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy