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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.
Episodes

Monday Jan 24, 2022
Ep.38 La Montana: The Medicine of Love Special #1
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
Ep.37 The Dark Side of Plant Medicine: Abuse of Power
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
Ep.36 The Dark Side of Plant Medicine: Sexual Misconduct
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
Ep.35 The Arbol Method: Integrating the Inner Child
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
Ep.34 Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022
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

Monday Oct 25, 2021
Ep.33 Healing Childhood Trauma with Ayahuasca
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
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: "Everything can be healed and transformed" Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine. 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 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 Connect with Faisal Khattak https://ruhaniwellnesscentre.com https://thearbolmethod.com/
IG: #ruhaniwellnesscentre
Listen to our previous episodes!
Start a career in the psychedelic healing field
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSRC2x__cww&t=8s
Breaking the taboo of money and spiritual bypassing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVGAYzfEGNg&t=50s
The roots of our suffering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAMa3InTIcY
5 Best psychedelic integration practices:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhfATMZDN8Y&t=1111s
How to find true love with Alonso del Rio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQro2zbZ5A&t=59s
This podcast about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy aims to share information about the sacred, ethical and responsible use of sacred plants, especially the Mother Ayahuasca for healing and awakening and to create breakthrough results! Our focus is on the integration process where the magic really happens!
#Psychedelictherapy #PlantMedicine #psychedelics
Connect with Nina
www.avatarhealingarts.com
How to start a career in plant medicine integration?
Next info call: 18 November
Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-start-a-career-in-plant-medicine-integration-tickets-618618513627?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday Sep 27, 2021
Ep.32 Heal, Empower, Connect and Decriminalize Nature
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
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
Building conscious communities
Empowering local leadership
Fostering spiritual and personal growth, healing
Education vs regulation
Disconnection from nature/spirit leads to disempowerment
Mantra for this week:
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
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
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
Connect with Larry Norris and be part of this movement
www.erievision.org
www.decriminalizenature.org

Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Ep.31 From Self-hate to Self-love
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
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 journey
How to find truth?
Ayahuasca as our master teacher to overcome obstacles
Remembering our true nature
Mantra for this week:
"All that is broken can be repaired"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
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
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Connect with Ayahuasca Kaur
https://beacons.ai/themultidimensionaljourney
Short Bio:
I hold a Masters in Social Work and utilize a blend of east-west psychology and mind-body approaches with individuals , couples, and groups depending on their personal needs and goals for their therapeutic experience and coaching sessions. I specialize in childhood trauma, interpersonal relationship dynamics, emotional and central nervous system regulation, supporting spiritual awakening/emergence, spiritual coaching and mentoring, and psychedelic & plant medicine preparation & integration.

Monday Sep 06, 2021
Ep.30 Healing the Inner Child with Higher Self
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
In this episode 3 sisters come together to share about our own journey of healing our wounded child and our favorite tools to continu
Ayahuasca: Healing the inner child through connection to the higher Self
In this episode 3 sisters come together to share about our own journey of healing our wounded child and our favorite tools to continue this beautiful healing work and assist others on this path back to wholeness, freedom and power.
Highlights
What is the wounded child and how do we know that we have one?
Childhood trauma and fragmentation of the whole self
Learning disfunctional coping skills or not coping at all
Who did we need to be for our parent’s love?
Healing the wounded child with acceptance and forgiveness
The power of soul retrieval
Emotional maturation and personal power
Freedom from the prison of fear and pain
We are the healers, peace is possible
The Soul is the Boss
Mantra for this week:
"Let’s end the war."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
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
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Neale Donald Walsch: The little Soul and the Sun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3u5rGWI4kY
e this beautiful healing work and assist others on this path back to wholeness, freedom and power.
In this episode 3 sisters come together to share about our own journey of healing our wounded child and our favorite tools to continue this beautiful healing work and assist others on this path back to wholeness, freedom and power.
Highlights
What is the wounded child and how do we know that we have one?
Childhood trauma and fragmentation of the whole self
Learning disfunctional coping skills or not coping at all
Who did we need to be for our parent’s love?
Healing the wounded child with acceptance and forgiveness
The power of soul retrieval
Emotional maturation and personal power
Freedom from the prison of fear and pain
We are the healers, peace is possible
The Soul is the Boss
Mantra for this week:
"Let’s end the war."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
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
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Neale Donald Walsch: The little Soul and the Sun
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3u5rGWI4kY
Highlights
What is the wounded child and how do we know that we have one?
Childhood trauma and fragmentation of the whole self
Learning disfunctional coping skills or not coping at all
Who did we need to be for our parent’s love?
Healing the wounded child with acceptance and forgiveness
The power of soul retrieval
Emotional maturation and personal power
Freedom from the prison of fear and pain
We are the healers, peace is possible
The Soul is the Boss
Mantra for this week:
"Let’s end the war."
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
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
https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing
Neale Donald Walsch: The little Soul and the Sun

Monday Aug 23, 2021
Ep.29 Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy as a Client
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
In this episode I talk with Adriel, one of my former clients, almost 3 years after his Ayahuasca ceremony to hear how his life has changed thanks to Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the healing work he continues to do since then.
Highlights
The search for truth and finding it within
From emotional shut down to vulnerability
From confusion to intuition and following inner guidance
Reconnecting with the physical body
The road to self love
Letting go of self sacrifice and setting healthy boundaries
From isolation to openness and self acceptance
Creating authentic relationships (and finding love:)
Experiencing the divine self within
Feeling is healing
Mantra for this week:
"The truth is within me"
Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.
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
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