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The Integration of Learning From Our Mistakes - Red Things on Tuesday
Welcome to this Week's Edition of Red Things on Tuesday. (ok, green things on Wednesday!)This week's email is sponsored by Psychedelic Science 2025 - happening June 16–20 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. This is more than a conference—it’s a collective moment to come together, connect across disciplines, and shape the future of psychedelic science and healing. Use our promo code TAM15 for 15% off your registration, and be part of a historic gathering where The Integration becomes real. https://www.psychedelicscience.org/ The Integration of Learning From Our MistakesOne of the fun things about working with people during the integration process is hearing them recount the mistakes they've made, whether in their ceremony or their life. It's fun because it's so common. People show up for their session as if they are the only ones in the world who have ever had to face a ninth-dimensional hyper-lesson in their folly. But this is how it works. We know from multiple studies that many psychedelics increase brain connectivity, creativity, and problem-solving. They quite literally make us smarter. And it can be challenging to be vastly smarter than you were an hour ago. It can be quite a shock to the system. If we have a deeply ingrained habit of being overly critical of ourselves, we can have a field day with all this new information. So much new and very compelling evidence that we are worthy of self-hatred. So much motivation to make positive changes. It's a gift of the medicine, or is it? People want me to help them create and implement action plans so they can tackle all of the huge problems they have with themselves. I'm happy to do it; everyone can work to improve both inside and out. But I also want to add the contemplation, "How can we be kind to ourselves while we do it? Can we approach this from a place of love, instead of hate?" It's called self-care for a reason. Going to yoga isn't self-care if you're going because you hate your body. Before we approach all these projects, can we approach the voices in our heads that tell us there is something wrong with us? What can we learn about them? Which ones are 'parts,' in the style of internal family systems that can be reasoned with? Which are more like the inner child and needs reassurance and care? Is it possible that some are just really nasty tape loops that require us to push the eject button and throw it out the car window? I haven't mapped them all out, but I don't think it's a one size fite all kind of situation. Someone else's model might not work for you. The point is, you're going to make mistakes. We're constantly growing in awareness. You don't know what you don't know, and there is no use beating yourself up over your unconscious behavior. Gratitude for finally being able to see more clearly seems to be a better choice. Thank you. Thank you. This Brings Us To Fractal Inquiry Like I said, it's fun to discuss topics like these with clients. It often feels like we're taking a stroll together through the forests of their mind. There is so much inherent wisdom, even if you have to occasionally hike through bramble patches of confusion and self-doubt. What makes these kind of coaching journeys possible is calm, centered inquiry. The ability to be peaceful and attentive at the same time creates a conversation that is truly at the service of a client's development. Sometimes, coaching students let their self-doubt get in the way. They want to be of maximum service, and worry that they won't be able to. It's the same issue we discussed above, and it's a self-fulfilling prophecy. The more anxious we are about delivering, the let we can deliver. The more we worry about the outcome of the session, the bandwidth we have to present. The more we ruminate over the next right thing to say, the less we are actually listening. This is why I developed Fractal Inquiry, a system for skillfully navigating the psyche, so coaches can ask better questions with greater confidence. Fractal Inquiry is a deep dive into the art of asking good questions. In it, you are offered lenses through which to understand the client’s experience and mind, which enables you to intuit questions that raise awareness in the present time. A collection of time-tested tools that you can practice with your clients in order to take both of you deeper into curiosity and discovery. We also practice some self-inquiry. We need time to practice looking at ourselves. We need to break the habit of avoiding ourselves by fixing others. We need to be willing to look closer at the subtle agendas that have insinuated themselves into our practice. The more we’re willing to be impartial and judgmental with ourselves, the more readily we can offer it to our clients. We’ll get out of our own way. So now we meet all of the Thursdays in May, May 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th at 5pm Pacific, 8pm Eastern We'll cover:
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If you're thinking about joining our year-long psychedelic integration coaching training, this is a great way to explore what it means to be a psychedelic integration coach and what it's like to learn with us! Logistics:
A little something to travel through parallel dimensions to 30 Minutes with a Legend, Nile RogersI looked it up, this guy has sold like 750 million records. Hamza El DinI've been going down a rabbit hole with the musician who played with the Grateful Dead in Egypt in 1978. He's great. Pale White MoonBlast From The Past The Events! Coaching Training Info SessionThursday, May 1st, 5pm Eastern Time We would like to invite you to attend a friendly and casual conversation to share about the world of psychedelic integration coaching. This event is designed for individuals who are passionate about supporting others in their healing and growth and are interested in becoming highly skilled and competent coaches. As you may know, the use of psychedelics has increased in recent years and many people are seeking support in their integration process. As a result, there is a growing demand for trained professionals who can provide guidance and support. This event will provide you with the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field and to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful coach. During the event, you will have the opportunity to hear from the director of the program, Daniel Shankin, who will share their knowledge and experience in the field. You will also have the chance to learn about the latest techniques and approaches used in psychedelic integration coaching. We hope that you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about psychedelic integration coaching and to connect with others who are passionate about supporting others in their healing and growth. We look forward to seeing you there! The Facilitator as the Gatekeeper of Depth with Susan GunerFriday, May 16th at Noon Eastern Time - $30 or free with Golden Road This talk was made possible through an introduction from Zaira! This talk explores the facilitator’s pivotal role in medicine work—not as a neutral guide, but as an active gatekeeper of depth. Based on a hypothesis drawn from over a decade of field experience with clients navigating complex childhood trauma, it suggests that clients cannot access levels of healing beyond the consciousness of the one holding them. The facilitator unconsciously sets the threshold of what is permissible in the space, defining the limits of transformation. Healing is not just about the medicine—it’s about who’s holding the field Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. She is the host of the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast, a UK-based educational platform featuring voices at the forefront of the Psychedelic Renaissance—facilitators, researchers, and change-makers driving the evolution of psychedelic consciousness work. Susan is also the founder of Reset, a trauma-informed, six-week group microdosing integration program grounded in a community-centric approach. The Way Of Liberation - March + April Monthly Theme - The Golden Road CollectiveWe've started a group offering called The Golden Road Collective. The Golden Road is a collective of psychonauts, healers, guides, and transformational change agents. We work together to create and embody the visions that have been gifted us in our ceremonies. We’re stepping into a shared future that is mindful, resilient, and committed to the versions of ourselves that we know we can be. In March and continuing into April, we'll be exploring passages from Adyashanti's "Way of Liberation" - You don't need to buy the book to enjoy our March classes, and you don't need to join our March Classes to enjoy the book. Links to All Integration CirclesAll Donation-based Circleshttps://tamintegration.com/psychedelic-integration/ Sponsor this EmailIf you have a product or service, you can sponsor this email and promote yourself to the 13k subscribers of this email. DisclaimerNothing in this email should be considered medical or legal advice. We're not suggesting that you break any laws or do anything dangerous. This email is offered as education and entertainment in the spirit of harm reduction. Consult medical and legal professionals if you have questions. Sometimes, there are affiliate links in this email. It helps support this project. Thank you! |
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