My Psychedelic Story: Paula Bianco

Quick SummaryWhat happens when decades of trauma meet the healing power of plant medicine? In this moving episode, Paula Bianco—a mother, grandmother, and survivor of unthinkable loss—shares her raw and transformative journey through depression, grief, chronic pain, and addiction into deep personal healing using microdosing, ayahuasca, and ceremonial psychedelics. This is more than recovery—it's reclamation.What You’ll Learn:Why Paula turned to psychedelics after 30 years on prescription medicationsHow microdosing psilocybin helped her overcome suicidal ideation and anxietyWhat it’s like to experience a deep ayahuasca ceremony with intergenerational traumaThe role of women’s circles and integration therapy in long-term healingHow to build emotional resilience and healthy boundaries after traumaEpisode Highlights:01:02 – The traumatic event that set Paula on a 30-year path of pain and prescriptions03:45 – Why traditional mental health care failed her—and what was missing06:18 – Discovering microdosing and joining the Plant Medicine Path community09:02 – Paula’s first ayahuasca ceremony and how it reopened joy11:15 – Facing childhood trauma and grief in a second, deeper ceremony13:40 – Using Combo and Peyote for physical healing and emotional release16:22 – Integration, family support, and what life looks like now—medication-freeMeet The Guest:Paula Bianco is a 55-year-old mother, grandmother, and trauma survivor whose healing journey through ceremonial plant medicines is a testament to resilience, self-inquiry, and community. Her story illustrates the power of intentional psychedelic use for emotional and physical recovery.The Plant Medicine Path (community and support platform)Microdosing protocol (4 days on, 3 days off)Ayahuasca, Bufo, Peyote, ComboBreathwork, yoga, and integration circlesTrauma-informed healing and support systemsFor the best in microdosing products and education, visit Mama Dose.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Connect with us on Facebook: Connect with us on Instagram: Connect with us on LinkedIn: Link to Full Transcript: