Rewriting Fear: My Journey with Ayahuasca (#75)

Published: Sept. 23, 2024, 3:38 a.m.

In this episode of Cool Change, I share one of the most transformative experiences of my life\u2014my journey with Ayahuasca. For decades, I lived with a deeply rooted fear tied to my heart health, stemming from childhood experiences with my father\u2019s repeated heart crises. After a casual lunch with a trusted friend, I found myself embarking on an unexpected path\u2014one that led me to confront my fear through Ayahuasca, a plant medicine known for its profound spiritual and healing properties.

In this episode, I take you through each step of that journey\u2014starting with the preparation, to the intense three nights of ceremony, and the life-changing lessons I received from Ayahuasca. I reflect on how it reframed my understanding of my heart, not just as an organ but as the core of my emotional and spiritual being. Whether you're curious about Ayahuasca, grappling with your own fears, or simply love stories of transformation, this episode has something to offer.

What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The power of intention when entering an Ayahuasca journey
  • How childhood trauma and unresolved fear can manifest in our adult lives
  • The transformative experience of letting go of fear
  • The spiritual, emotional, and physical lessons Ayahuasca can offer
  • How my relationship with my heart\u2014both physically and emotionally\u2014was changed forever

Key Quotes:

  • "Ayahuasca told me: 'You will be remembered as a man with a very good heart.' And in that moment, I knew it wasn\u2019t just about physical health\u2014it was about how I live, love, and serve."
  • "What I once saw as a source of anxiety\u2014those heart palpitations\u2014became reminders, love taps, pushing me to go out and do something meaningful with my heart."
  • "Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for help, and Ayahuasca put me in a position where I had no choice but to ask."