In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, Chris Perry sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, and senior facilitator Danny Yepez to explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing.
The conversation dives into the science, history, legality, and spirituality surrounding medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, Bufo (5-MeO-DMT), and MDMA, while separating fact from fiction. Sarah and Danny explain why preparation and integration are just as important as the ceremony itself, how Behold Retreats screens participants, and why these experiences are changing the conversation around Mental Health worldwide.
Whether you’re simply curious or considering a retreat yourself, this episode offers an honest, balanced look at one of the fastest-growing movements in Health and personal transformation.
• The resurgence of psychedelic medicine
• Ayahuasca vs. Psilocybin vs. Bufo
• The importance of preparation and integration
• Trauma, PTSD, Depression and current research
• Why "set and setting" matter
• The history of the War on Drugs
• Why retreats are held in Costa Rica, Mexico & Portugal
• Safety, screening and choosing the right facilitator
• What actually happens during a retreat
• Common breakthroughs participants experience
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