158: Psychedelic Eros, Archetypes, + the Seduction of Intellectualization over Integration with Dr Ido Cohen

Dr Ido Cohen is here with me today to talk about the power of
integration, why people struggle with it, and what golden nuggets
you can extract. So you can support yourself with actual lasting
change. 


In this episode, you’ll hear:




The various expressions of eros energy and the role of
sensuality




Integration: An ongoing process to create long term
sustainable change




Psychedelic integration using archetypes and the collective
unconscious 




Why we project archetypal and shadow traits in relationships




The personal vs collective archetypal energies + indigenous
learnings




Holding the tension of opposites within the psychedelic
experience




The power of self regulation and holding your own
container 




Bypassing with psychedelics - Ensuring you’re available for
real transformation




The grief that comes from positive change +
transformation 




Tantric perspective of processing grief on a somatic level




How archetypes evolve in unexpected ways 




Neurotic suffering versus authentic suffering




Village model of learning, psychedelic journeys and
storytelling




Facilitator abuse and misuse 







THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST


Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D – serves individuals, couples and groups in
San Francisco. He received his Psy.D from the California
Institute of integral studies and trained at the Jung Institute
In San Francisco. He works with a diverse range of challenges
childhood trauma, inner critic, relational issues, lack of
fulfillment, psychospiritual growth as well as psychedelic
integration and preparation sessions with individuals and groups.
His doctoral study researched the integration process of
Ayahuasca ceremonies, while applying Jungian psychology to better
understand how to support individuals in their process of change
and transformation.


He is the founder of “The Integration Circle” and facilitates
workshops on the different dimensions of integration and the
intersection of mental health, spiritual health and the
entheogenic experience. Ido believes that the intersection of our
psychological, emotional, somatic and spiritual dimensions can
develop our relationships with our inner and outer worlds and
create the changes we want to see in our life. Ido is passionate
in supporting individuals to create long term, sustainable change
leading to vibrant, authentic, expressive and love filled lives.





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Vetting Your Practitioners:
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Exhale Femme Retreat:


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