Microdosing With Leslie Draffin Blossom Your Awesome Podcast

Microdosing With Leslie Draffin Blossom Your Awesome PodcastLeslie Draffin is truly a modern day medicine woman. She is a somatic psychedelic guide and sensual embodiment coach. She joins us on Episode #266 of the Blossom Your Awesome Podcast and shares her journey of healing and self-discovery through intentional microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms. Leslie's path to this work began with her own experiences of shame, disconnection, and addiction. Leslie explains that microdosing involves taking small doses of psychedelics, such as mushrooms, over a period of time, following a protocol. She emphasizes the importance of integration, which involves reflecting on and incorporating the insights and experiences that arise during the microdosing journey. Leslie also discusses the neuroscience behind psychedelics and their effectiveness in healing trauma by opening up the default mode network in the brain and facilitating communication with the body. She highlights the mystical aspects of psychedelics and the importance of trust and intention in the healing process. Psychedelics, particularly psilocybin mushrooms, can help tap into the subconscious and deep subconscious, aiding in the exploration of one's consciousness and the understanding of why we are the way we are. Combining psychedelics with somatic practices can be influential in healing trauma and regulating the nervous system. Somatic practices help ground individuals and create safety during psychedelic experiences. Psychedelics can bring awareness and presence, allowing individuals to process triggers and emotions in a different way. Microdosing is not about getting high or tripping, but rather taking a low dose that allows individuals to go about their daily lives. Psilocybin may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with certain medical conditions or a history of bipolar or schizophrenia. It's important to do research, understand personal risks, and approach psychedelics with intention and gratitude.TakeawaysIntentional microdosing with psychedelic mushrooms can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery.Integration is a crucial part of the microdosing journey, allowing for reflection and incorporation of insights and experiences.Psychedelics work by opening up the default mode network in the brain and facilitating communication with the body, making them effective in healing trauma.Microdosing is not a lifelong practice, but rather a tool that can be used for a specific period of time and then revisited if needed.Trust and intention are key elements in the healing process with psychedelics. Psychedelics can help tap into the subconscious and deep subconscious, aiding in the exploration of consciousness and understanding of oneself.Combining psychedelics with somatic practices can be influential in healing trauma and regulating the nervous system.Somatic practices help ground individuals and create safety during psychedelic experiences.To learn more about Leslie and to download her free microdosing guide for beginners. To follow me, get bonus content from the show and to support my writing Check me out here at my Substack. To see more of my work check me out at my website. Or my other site