May 16, 2024
EPISODE #18 OF THE PSYCHED SOUL PODCAST
Shamanism, Mysticism & Ayahuasca Wisdom
with Dr. Richard Grossman
About The Episode
This intimate conversation between Shiri and her friend and teacher, Dr. Richard Grossman, L.Ac., O.M.D., Ph.D. explores the journey from suffering to healing, beginning with Richard’s own experience overcoming trauma and evolving into his role as a devoted healer and facilitator of psychedelic ceremony.
Their discussion explores the importance of forgiveness, the concept of God and the ‘problem of evil’, and the power of letting go of past traumas for personal and collective peace.
Shiri and Richard also shine a light on the all-too-common error of acting too quickly post-psychedelic insights and the significance of patience, discernment and humility as key to the integration process.
Topics Covered
✨ Dr. Richard Grossman’s healing journey
✨ From extraordinary childhood intuition to a clear shamanic calling
✨ The story of a life-changing ayahuasca experience that taught trust and forgiveness
✨ Divinity, evil, and the power of letting go
✨ The impact of ayahuasca on belief and healing
✨ Exploring inner peace and global conflicts
✨ Creating our reality: the collective psyche
✨ Psychedelic integration: navigating insights and discerning right action
✨ Myths and misconceptions within psychedelic culture
✨ Dr. Richard’s new book: The Medicine of Your Life
Episode Resources
✨ Book: Kabbalah for Beginners: Understanding and Applying Kabbalistic History, Concepts, and Practices by Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks
Dr. Richard Grossman’s fascination with healing started quite early in his life, triggered in part by a severe childhood trauma. His spiritual search also started early. By the age of 15, he had concluded that the only reason to be alive was to help others out of their suffering. It was the beginning of his calling to the path of the healer.
Richard has been a practicing Doctor of Asian Medicine since 1983, and has earned many advanced degrees, including a Masters in Acupuncture, a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and a Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine. Shortly after this his lifelong interest in healing emerged again, triggered by Ayahuasca. Since then he has become recognized for the healing work he does in ceremonial settings. His work is a unique combination of traditional Amazonian shamanism, deep energetic healing, and sound healing.
🌐 Website: www.heartfeather.com
🌐 Substack: The Medicine of Your Life - Notes from behind the Mesa
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About Your Host: Shiri Godasi, M.A.
Shiri is a mother, pioneering psychedelic integration therapist & coach, and consciousness activator. An visiony educator for over 2 decades, she has founded multiple grassroots psychedelic harm reduction organizations to create on-ground support for people who use psychedelics and plant medicines to facilitate change in their lives and in their community. She teaches creative & heart-centered rebels to mindfully engage with psychedelics & plant medicines, and translate their visions into deep transformation, paradigm-shifting service and an epic lifestyle.
