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Psilocybin Journeys and End-of-Life Reflections with Kat Kurner
Psilocybin Journeys and End-of-Life Reflections with Kat Kurner
Psilocybin Journeys and End-of-Life Reflections with Kat Kurner
Thursday 1st May 2025
Explore psilocybin's role in healing and end-of-life care with Gris Alves and Kat Kurner.
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Episode Overview
- Psilocybin can help ease end-of-life anxiety.
- Kat's journey with plant medicines began at age 13.
- Legal frameworks can exclude those without financial means.
- Societal acceptance of psychedelics is slowly growing.
- Activism plays a key role in psychedelic therapy advocacy.
"I'm not afraid anymore", she said, "and I feel your mom".
The Gris Alves's Podcast Tales of Recovery takes a fascinating turn with the episode titled 'Psilocybin Journeys and End-of-Life Reflections with Kat Kurner'. Hosted by Gris Alves, this episode introduces listeners to Kat Kurner, a psilocybin coach and activist. Kat shares her intriguing journey with psilocybin and other plant medicines, starting from her teenage years. Her story is filled with vivid anecdotes and reflections on the transformative power of psychedelics, particularly in end-of-life care.
Kat recounts her experiences with various plant medicines like ayahuasca and peyote, and how these have shaped her ability to hold space for individuals facing life's final chapter. The discussion touches on the complexities of hospice care, the conservative stance towards psychedelics, and the potential benefits of psilocybin in easing end-of-life anxiety. The episode is not just a tale of Kat's personal journey but also a broader exploration of the challenges in legalising psychedelics for therapeutic use.
Kat and Gris discuss the hurdles posed by regulatory frameworks and the exclusionary nature of expensive training programs. They ponder the societal shift needed to embrace these natural medicines more openly. This episode is both engaging and thought-provoking, blending personal stories with wider societal implications. Whether you're curious about psychedelics or interested in end-of-life care, Kat's insights offer a fresh perspective worth listening to.
Dive into this conversation for an eye-opening exploration of healing, introspection, and the powerful potential of plant medicines.