PART 1: The Importance of Intentional Integration When Healing with Psychedelics: with Past Buena Vida Guest, Paige Grant
What a Trip! Adventures in the Psychedelic Space
Release Date: 09/13/2023
What a Trip! Adventures in the Psychedelic Space
Inside the Healing Power of Psilocybin | Amanda Schendel x Dr. Rayyan Zafar Join Amanda Schendel, founder of The Buena Vida Psilocybin Retreats, and Dr. Rayyan Zafar, lead neuropsychopharmacologist researcher at Imperial College London, for a profound conversation about the science and spirit of psychedelic healing. In this powerful episode, Dr. Zafar shares his firsthand experience attending a Buena Vida Retreat — and how stepping into ceremony personally shifted his understanding of psilocybin beyond the laboratory. Together, Amanda and Dr. Zafar explore: 🌿 What actually happens to the...
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We are back with part 2 of Paige’s amazing journey! In the last episode we touched on her Psilocybin journeys and a few other really cool aspects of her story - this episode is going to focus on her journey with the very strong and consuming mother ayahuasca. Check out episode 1 or wherever your listen to podcasts. Our new host Shandi Littlefield, works as the Operations Director here at The Buena Vida Psilocybin Retreats. Over the next several weeks, she will be sitting down with guests from all walks of life who have taken the deep dives into using plant medicine...
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We are back with our second season of "What a Trip" podcast! Our new host Shandi Littlefield, works as the Operations Director here at The Buena Vida Psilocybin Retreats. Over the next several weeks, she will be sitting down with guests from all walks of life who have taken the deep dives into using plant medicine to aid in their healing journeys, stay connected, and continue on their roads to ultimate expansion. Our first Season 2 guest Paige Grant, is a Buena Vida regular. Paige started by joining us on a retreat in December 2022, which organically sent her on a...
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SEASON 2 COMING SOON! **Join us for a LIVE Q&A every Tuesday 3pm CT here: Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida We’re sitting down with Rohini Elyse, a fellow Fit for Service Member to discuss the TRIP of being an influencer in today's social media world. Rohini takes us to the vulnerable space of her inner world as we see the impact on her self-worth, how being “canceled” can be a moment of universe shaking freedom, and how one decision can change the...
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SEASON 2 COMING SOON! **Join us for a LIVE Q&A every Tuesday 3pm CT here: Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida How do you cope with a difficult diagnosis? You have all the symptoms of an underlying issue, but still, the doctors don’t know what’s wrong. They prescribe many painkillers and different surgeries, but you’re only getting worse. How do you stay positive, love yourself and still have faith that it will all work out in the end? In today’s...
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SEASON 2 COMING SOON! **Join us for a LIVE Q&A every Tuesday 3pm CT here: Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida 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...
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**Join us for a LIVE Q&A every Tuesday 3pm CT here: Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida Ep103: AYAHUASCA VS. MUSHROOMS: Uncategorized Plant Medicine with Julie Dunnigan Welcome back to What a Trip! Podcast with me, Amanda Schendel, leader, and founder of The Buena Vida Psilocybin Retreats. In this episode, we’re joined by Julie Dunnigan, a 3-time guest at The Buena Vida and an avid supporter of mushroom medicine work since our very first retreat in...
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**Join us for a LIVE Q&A every Tuesday 3pm CT here: Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida Get to know Founder & CEO of The Buena Vida Psilocybin Retreats, Amanda Schendel. This opening episodes focuses on her upbrinigng in California, mystersious introduction to the magic of the mushrooms, how growing up religion has (and continues to) affected her ability to serve her purpose, and more. And...what is her purpose on this planet?
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**Join us for a LIVE Q&A every Tuesday 3pm CT here: Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida Join Amanda and Stevie Wright, a self-love, breathwork and embodiment coach that just happens to be Amanda's one on one teacher. Stevie uses psychedelics in her practice, both personal and professional. In this episode we discuss: *All trauma, wounding, and stories live in the body. Stevie helps people embody the next version of themselves. She allows them feel what is feels...
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Our new host Shandi Littlefield, works as the Operations Director here at The Buena Vida Psilocybin Retreats. Over the next several weeks, she will be sitting down with guests from all walks of life who have taken the deep dives into using plant medicine to aid in their healing journeys, stay connected, and continue on their roads to ultimate expansion.
Our first Season 2 guest Paige Grant, is a Buena Vida regular. Paige started by joining us on a retreat in December 2022, which organically sent her on a trajectory of a full exploration into healing with plant medicines such as psilocybin, bufo, ayahuasca and peyote. She has every intention of continuing to follow the call, pursuing facilitation opportunities, and being a huge part of the conversation around the healing properties of the medicine.
Check out episode 1 here or wherever your listen to podcasts.
Apply for an upcoming Retreat or find out more about what we do here at The Buena Vida at: https://www.thebuenavida.net
Upcoming Retreat Schedule:
October 2-8, 2023
October 31 - November 6, 2023
MORE DATES TBA!
Follow our Mushroom Journey on Instagram @the_buena_vida
Follow our guest Paige Grant on Instagram @paige962
Key Takeaways
00.00 - Introduction
02.50 - Season 2 first guest
05.30 - Paige introduction
13.00 - Healing with plant medicine
18.38 - First Buena Vida ceremony recap
25.02 - Using the power we all have and hold
27.20 - Tips and tricks for integrating big journeys
41.42 - 'Shakti' energy
55.31 - Wrapping Up