Bridging Science & Spirit with Mira Funk

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wil sits down with Mira Funk, LCSW (she/her), a Harvard-educated queer, nonbinary psychotherapist and psychedelic guide specializing in 5-MeO-DMT, N,N-DMT, and salvia divinorum. Mira brings a rare “neuroscience geek meets sacred mystery” approach to psychedelic healing and integration—bridging somatic work, nondual spirituality, and practical trauma-informed care.Together, Wil and Mira explore what 5-MeO-DMT is (and what it isn’t), why dosing and context matter so much, and how this medicine can support deep healing—especially around fear, shame, the nervous system, and identity. They also discuss gender liberation, the body’s role in trauma storage and release, and why Mira is passionate about ethical and precise approaches to working with 5-MeO-DMT.In This Episode, We ExploreThe “geek vs. woo” false split—and why both languages can point to the same mystery5-MeO-DMT vs. N,N-DMT vs. “DMT” as a broader tryptamine familyWhat 5-MeO-DMT can feel like: expansion, presence, release, and the “deep tissue massage” metaphorTrauma-informed step-wise sessions: “dip a toe,” integrate, then gradually deepenThe “full release” / unity-consciousness territory—and why it’s not the only point of healingFear of death, “annihilation anxiety,” and the ripple effects of practicing surrenderWil shares a powerful one-on-one, ritualized death/rebirth experience in an MDMA-assisted therapy sessionPsychedelics and gender exploration: shame, freedom, identity, and the paradox of nonduality + authenticityMira’s experience of gender liberation and family repair—including staying in relationship without abandoning selfRectal administration of 5-MeO-DMT: what it is, how it’s handled ethically/privately, and why it can be uniquely pelvic/root-focused for some peopleA grounded take on “code of reality” laser experiments: perception, priming, meaning-making, and humilityWhy Mira believes 5-MeO-DMT can be a powerful option for both first-timers and experienced psychonauts—when held safelyConnect with Mira FunkWebsite: https://www.unjourneying.com/Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@unjourneyingConnect with WilWebsite & coaching: https://www.wil-fullyliving.com/Upcoming Awakened Hearts Group Retreat: https://www.wil-fullyliving.com/eventsSupport the show:If you enjoyed this episode, please follow/subscribe to Queerly Beloved and leave a review—it helps more listeners find the show. 🌈Share this episode with a friendPost it to your stories (Tag @wilfish99 and he'll repost). Leave a 5-star rating + a few words of love ❤️Support the show