James Eshleman: Finding Your Edge & Psychedelic Integration

I interview James Eshleman, a Psychedelic Guide, Life Coach, and Men’s Coach. His work centers around bringing consciousness to the unconscious through the exploration, examination, and release of conditioned thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. His training occurred in the trenches of life where the greatest challenge he has faced is realizing his own wholeness. The lessons he discovered along the way power his healing containers for others. He is deeply passionate about bringing light and tenderness to the areas that need healing. Topics discussed include: James’s childhood and experience of being “parentified” The impact of childhood wounding on James and how it initially led him to pursue a career in finance How "accidental" walking meditation saved James’s life James’s dark night of the soul and move to Denver How James learned to hold space for intense emotion & chaotic experience Divine feminine, divine masculine, shadow feminine, shadow masculine “Fixing” vs. “surrendering” The importance of “finding your edge” The importance of spiritual community and mentorship James’s work as a coach and psychedelic guide How plant medicine works on the mind, body, and soul How to integrate psychedelic experiences into the rest of your day-to-day life How to use a more grounded approach to induce similar psychedelic mental states, (without using psychedelics) The immense power of observation and awareness Leaning into moments of discomfort in order to learn about self The wisdom of emotions Mentioned Books / Films / Authors / People: Joe Rogan documentary: https://www.amazon.com/DMT-Spirit-Molecule-Joe-Rogan/dp/B005R9U6JE Untamed by Glennon Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252 A Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X Eli Buran: https://www.eliburen.com/about-eli-buren David Deida: https://deida.info/ The Way of The Superior Man by David Deida: https://deida.info/the-way-of-the-superior-man/ Ashley Novak: https://www.ashleynovak.co/ @theadventuringashley , https://www.instagram.com/theadventuringashley/ Connect with us! Rayna’s Instagram / Tik Tok: @raynaclairee https://www.instagram.com/raynaclairee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@raynaclairee James’s Instagram: @jameseshleman https://www.instagram.com/jameseshleman/ James’s Website: https://www.centerofalldirections.com/