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In this episode, we’re sitting down with previous The Buena Vida Retreat Guest, Kiana McCourt. Kiana leads an eclectic life and is a self-proclaimed “free-flowing spirit” who has developed a deep intimacy with the deep facets of life since her Buena Vida experience.  We’re going to dive into how different the ceremonial approach was for Kiana’s experience, how her setting intentions beforehand were so helpful and how the group dynamic was the most surprisingly positive part of her experience with The Buena Vida Retreats. 

(This episode was recorded in May of 2020, but Kiana’s story was so powerful and her insight so relevant that we had to share.) 

00:00 - Introduction

03:15 - Life leading up to The Buena Vida: all the things that had to happen to lead to this 

06:20 - Setting expectations and intentions before her journey 

10:35 - Psychedelics in Ceremony - “It was EVERYthing” 

16:15 - Letting the group dynamic melt the “normal” judgment you feel in your day-to-day

22:20 - So.. what does it feel like to take mushrooms, anyway? 

32:15 - How do you stay connected to the state of embodiment you feel after a powerful trip? 

36:15 - Amplifying your vibration to an intense positive flow state 

38:50 - What does it mean to integrate your psychedelic experience into your “normal” life? 

43:10 - But.. how long do the “effects” last? 

45:50 - Here’s some advice if you’re considering a psychedelic journey