28. Kate Fisher on Healing, Psychedelics and Her Journey to Becoming a Medicine Women

Kate Fisher is a medicine woman, healer, and facilitator who has played a transformative role in Heidi’s life over the past year. In this episode, Kate shares her unique journey to finding her way as a medicine woman, her deep connection to plant medicine, and how you can begin exploring it safely and effectively.Heidi and Kate dive into the current landscape of mental health and healing and discuss how plant medicine often helps us reconnect with our inner wisdom. Kate describes the ceremonial work she and Heidi have done at the ranch with the types of medicine she uses, how each is applied, and why community, setting, and intention are essential. Plus, Kate offers practical tips on finding trustworthy practitioners, ensuring your safety, and preparing for your own experience with psychedelics. Topics Covered:(1:49) Kate’s unique background and her transition into healing as a medicine woman, teacher, and shaman (4:21) The responsibilities and challenges of being a shaman (12:07) How plant medicine can help with healing trauma and slowing down (15:23) The recent trends and shifts surrounding the medicine space(20:55) Tips for effectively serving others (25:14) How Kate works with people during the ceremony and the types of medicines she uses(28:39) Understanding the difference between using mushrooms in ceremony versus recreationally (35:12) Advice for vetting practitioners, ensuring your safety, and reframing the idea that you’re “doing drugs”(44:39) The importance of intentionality in your practice and an example from Heidi’s Ayahuasca experience Follow Heidi:Receive weekly love notes from The Ranch Contact Heidi: [email protected]