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The Transformational Psychedelic Medicine Powerful People Are Using Privately, with Whitney Lasseter

13 Jan 2026

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In this week's episode, I sit down with Whitney Lasseter, Founder and Visionary of ATMA Church, for one of the most expansive, honest, and nuanced conversations we’ve had on the show.Whitney is a Bufo facilitator, ceremonial leader, and spiritual guide who works at the intersection of sacred medicine, trauma healing, and integration. Together, we ungatekeep a modality that is often misunderstood, quietly used, and rarely spoken about publicly, despite its profound impact on people’s lives.We talk openly about why certain psychedelic and entheogenic medicines remain gatekept, especially among influential and high-profile individuals, and what happens when people step into this work with intention, preparation, and integrity. Whitney shares her personal journey, from a near-death experience and years of heartbreak to a deep spiritual awakening, and how her relationship with God, leadership, and service was completely reshaped along the way.We also explore some of the most sensitive and important questions around this work, sobriety, addiction, legality, public perception, and the future of psychedelic therapy, without sensationalism or shortcuts. This episode is about depth, discernment, and why some of the most powerful tools for healing are still kept quiet.If you’re curious about plant and psychedelic medicine, spiritual awakening beyond religion, or what conscious leadership actually looks like when no one’s watching, this episode is for you.02:32 Why Bufo Is Quietly Used by Influential People03:45 Letting a Journalist Inside Sacred Ceremony06:10 Choosing Integrity Over Safety08:45 The Near-Death Experience That Started Everything09:45 “The Most Profound Experience of My Life”10:31 Redefining God Outside of Religion13:06 Why the Experience Is Fast—but the Work Isn’t16:24 Facilitating Bufo for Her Own Mother17:20 “This Is of God”29:07 How This Medicine Changes Addiction and SobrietyAbout Whitney Whitney Lasseter is the Founder and Visionary of ĀTMA Church: All Tribes Medicine Assembly in Austin Texas, where she facilitates sacred medicine ceremonies and retreats focused on deep healing, spiritual awakening, and integration. With +7 years of experience guiding individuals through trauma, sobriety, and transformation, Whitney is known for her grounded leadership, integrity, and heart-led approach to this work. Connect with Whitney📲 Instagram: @whitneyofatma💼 LinkedIn: Whitney Lasseter🌐 atma.churchStay connected with me📧 Contact: [email protected]👍 Instagram: @slaythegatekeeper👍 Instagram: @courtlynnjohnson 💼 LinkedIn: Courtney Johnson🎶 TikTok: @courtney..johnson

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