What happens when traditional medicine falls short and you need to look beyond conventional treatments for healing? Sometimes the answer lies in ancient practices that have been helping people for thousands of years.

In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Schuler, a psychedelic yoga therapist currently based in Belgium. Liz shares her journey from clinical psychology to integrative healing, moving across three countries over the past decade while developing her unique approach. We dive deep into the differences between microdosing and macrodosing, the importance of proper preparation and integration, and how she combines yoga therapy, Reiki, and plant medicines like psilocybin and blue lotus. Liz explains the legal landscape in Europe, the challenges of building a practice while traveling, and why the therapeutic relationship matters more than any specific technique. We also clear up common misconceptions about different mushroom varieties and plant medicines, plus practical advice for anyone considering this path.

Whether you're curious about alternative healing modalities or looking for ways to integrate ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices, this conversation offers valuable insights into a growing field that's helping people heal from chronic conditions, trauma, and more.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What it is a Psychedelic Yoga Therapy, how it works, and who benefits from it.
• The differences between sub-psychedelic doses for daily function and full journey experiences for deeper healing
• European drug laws, sourcing considerations, testing protocols, and harm reduction practices
• The crucial work before and after psychedelic experiences, including shadow work, breathwork, and somatic practices
• Plant Medicines and Substances
• The differences between various mushroom types and preparation methods

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | www.innerevolutioncoach.com
• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/innerevolutioncoaching
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/innerevolutiononline

BEST MOMENTS:

"My belief and the research backs me up on this is that healing is relational and we need other people to help us co regulate and co create and mirror and attune and resonate."

"It opens up doors that you didn't even know were doors, if that makes sense. If you don't know what you don't know. Right. And so when you even just traveling, you don't have to live somewhere. Living somewhere I think gives you an even deeper understanding."

"I think that healing should be accessible and we all deserve to be able to heal."

"Just because everybody's different, everybody needs something different and what works well for one person isn't necessarily going to work the same. It may work well or it may not work well."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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Are you experiencing brain fog, weight gain, or sleep issues but your doctor keeps telling you it's "just normal" or offers antidepressants as the solution?

In this episode, I sit down with Ketevan Mikautadze, a functional medicine health coach and registered nurse from New York, to discuss the realities of menopause and perimenopause. We explore why women are left in the dark about hormonal transitions, from the lack of medical education about women's health to the historical context of how women's symptoms have been dismissed. Ketevan shares her personal journey through perimenopause and explains how hormonal changes affect everything from brain function to metabolism. We discuss her Vitality program, which focuses on liver detoxification and cellular rejuvenation to help women manage symptoms naturally. The conversation also touches on the importance of women advocating for their health and the need for better education about these life transitions.

Tune in to learn why menopause was only recognized as a cardiovascular risk factor in 2020 and how you can take control of your health during this important life transition.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• The journey from puberty through premenopause, perimenopause, and menopause
• Common Menopause Symptoms
• Why doctors aren't educated about menopause and women's health, leading to symptom-based treatment
• How estrogen and progesterone fluctuations affect metabolism, insulin resistance, and weight management
• The Vitality Program: Ketevan's metabolic balance and liver detoxification program
• The historical context of women's rights and the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Instagram | @pepelahealthspan
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/PepelaHealthSpanUS

BEST MOMENTS:

"women are all about hormones. So as soon as we have puberty and we get first period, we are already embarking on premenopause journey because we have period."

"Antidepressant does not fix the root cause. The root cause is much deeper than antidepressant. You know, it's not a solution. Education is the key here."

"World health organization in 2020 declared menopause as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. That means that health establishment acknowledges menopause, but it's only acknowledged it in 2020."

"it's almost like the whole system is geared toward medication. Not, not prevention, not cure, but medication to treat a symptom which gives you a side effect, which gives you another medication to treat the side effect."

“brain needs energy to function, there is low energy going to the brain and brain cannot do its job properly. So low energy on the cellular level affects every single organ in our body

"When liver is the major king, liver is the metabolic king. Liver functions properly. Everything else falls, you know, the way it should be follows"

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What are you truly committed to, and have your commitments changed as you've grown older?

In this solo episode I will explore the power of reflection during the birthday season. I will share my birthday month celebrations and the deep reflections that come with another trip around the sun. I will talk about the importance of committing to yourself, examining what truly brings you joy, and ensuring your dreams don't end up on life support. I will also cover the topic about changing perspectives through simple actions like walking your usual route in reverse, the value of consistency in all areas of life, and why community matters more than we often admit. I also discuss good girl syndrome, the art of taking yourself on dates, and how perfectionism can hold us back from delegating and growing.

Tune in for this heartfelt solo episode that will inspire you to examine your own commitments and start writing the next chapter of your story.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Birthday reflections and gratitude for another year of life
• Examining personal commitments and what you're truly devoted to
• The danger of letting dreams go on life support
• Changing perspectives through simple shifts (walking routes in reverse)
• The importance of consistency in personal growth
• Community and support systems vs. lone wolfing through life
• Good girl syndrome and perfectionism behaviors
• Writing your own story for the next chapter of life

BEST MOMENTS:

"You don't want to wait until your dreams are on life support."

"My question for you is, what are you committed to? Have your commitments changed? Have the things that actually make you happy and bring you joy, have those things changed? Have your priorities changed?"

"I realized that on that list of commitments, I need to make sure that I'm on it. I need to commit to me. I want to commit to me. I get to commit to me."

"Small changes can make a big difference. A small change in perspective can bring about a clarity that you were not expecting."

"You can't create a solution with the same brain that created the problem."

"If you're already coming in and you're full and you're happy and you're living in your overflow, that other person can't help but be amazed and be happy with you."

"Having good friends and a good support system is so good for your soul."

"You don't have to be perfect to be loved. You just have to be."

"Just because somebody doesn't do it my way doesn't mean it's not right and it doesn't mean it's not going to get done correctly."

"I just feel like the next chapter of my life is the best chapter of my life, and I get to write that story any way I want. I am the author, and I get to write that story.”

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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