Andrea
Andrea
Ayahuasca, Spiritual Bypassing & Sex Cults
Ayahuasca, Spiritual Bypassing & Sex Cults
Ayahuasca, Spiritual Bypassing & Sex Cults
Wednesday 27th July 2022
Join Andrea and Louisa Jane as they discuss addiction, sex cults, and the dark side of ayahuasca tourism. An eye-opening episode on healing from trauma.
Explicit
80 minutes
Raw
Vulnerable
Informative
Thought-provoking
Engaging
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Author:
Andrea
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Louisa Jane's Journey: Addiction, Ayahuasca, and Escaping a Sex Cult
It's about having the humility to admit your flaws. But there's also a lot of unethical shit that is happening within this ayahuasca community as well, as far as taking advantage of people, sexual abuse, people pretending like they're shamans when they're really not.
Ever thought about the dark underbelly of spiritual tourism? In this gripping episode of 'Adult Child', Andrea sits down with Louisa Jane, who shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey. Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Louisa turned to drugs and alcohol early on. By 19, she was deep in addiction and living on the streets of London, where she found herself entangled in a sex cult masquerading as a spiritual community.
This conversation takes you through Louisa's escape and her subsequent move to Peru, where she became involved in the plant medicine community. However, the story doesn't end there. Louisa exposes the spiritual bypassing and corruption rampant in the ayahuasca tourism industry in South America. The episode sheds light on ethical concerns like sexual abuse and exploitation of vulnerable individuals within these so-called spiritual retreats.
Andrea and Louisa also delve into the importance of setting boundaries, self-reflection, and the journey towards self-love and acceptance. This episode is a raw and eye-opening discussion about trauma, healing, and the complexities of seeking spiritual solace. It's not just about uncovering the dark sides but also about finding the light through vulnerability, honesty, and humility. If you're on a path to healing or supporting someone who is, this episode offers invaluable insights and encouragement.