#08 - Kaia Roman: It Took the Garbage out of My Brain

Kaia Roman is a bestselling author, service-driven entrepreneur, intrepid biohacker, producer, investor and philanthropist living and working in Silicon Valley. Specializing in the fields of health, technology, and sustainability for 20 years, she has also been the marketing and PR muscle behind the launch of several businesses and organizations.What we discuss: Kaia’s role in the burgeoning psychedelic industry and what drives her to try different psychedelic medicines in a space where not all involved are interested in having a personal relationship with psychedelic drugs Kaia’s relationship with biohacking, and how ibogaine fits into that relationship The similarities and differences between Kaia’s experiences with iboga and ibogaine, including how its consumed, differences in dose, and set and setting, as well as the different levels of discomfort in these experiences What it felt like for Kaia to meet herself as a four-year-old, and how that meeting led to a profound shift in safety, clarity, and authenticity for Kaia The value of pre- and post-treatment integration coaching How Kaia’s experience led to a sharp focus on her mission and how she can best serveWhy it’s important: Kaia’s experience with ibogaine might be outside of what you’ve come to relate to this drug. It illustrates that ibogaine can be used in more ways than helping us put an end to addictive behaviors – that it can help us connect with the parts of ourselves that feel unsafe and aid us in releasing our attachment to story lines that keep us small. It gives us an opportunity to upgrade.Relevant Links: Columbia University Study on use of Psychedelics Third Wave: The Ultimate Guide to Ibogaine Kaia’s website Kaia’s Instagram Kaia’s Twitter Kaia’s Facebook Kaia’s LinkedIn Kaia’s book, The Joy Plan Kaia’s book on Amazon Kaia’s podcast, Psyched, on the Women in Psychedelics Network