In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Lauren Taus, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in addiction and trauma treatment. Lauren is licensed in both New York and California and integrates alternative treatment modalities such as trauma-sensitive yoga and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy into her practice. She is the founder of Embodied Life, a platform offering psychotherapy, psychedelic training, and retreats aimed at supporting personal transformation. We touch upon topics such as: Lauren’s journey into psychedelics and healing (00:40 - 03:40) The importance of knowing the source of Ayahuasca (05:43 - 07:10) Healing eating disorders with Ayahuasca (08:06 - 09:29) The role of integration in psychedelic work (12:12 - 13:37) Morning routines and their impact on mental health (15:07 - 16:39) Ayahuasca and grief processing (16:52 - 19:45) Navigating intergenerational trauma with Ayahuasca (28:20 - 29:47) The balance between Western medicine and plant medicine (39:02 - 42:51) Facilitator responsibilities and Ayahuasca retreat safety (30:22 - 34:43) The importance of community in healing (50:41 - 53:57) Internal Family Systems therapy and psychedelics (54:22 - 57:29) If you would like to attend one of our Ayahuasca retreats, go to www.lawayra.com. Find more about Lauren Taus at www.embodiedlife.com, on Instagram at @lauren.taus or @embodiedlifetherapy.

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