Last month, I had a transformative experience at La Wayra, an Ayahuasca retreat in Colombia. Among many profound teachings I received, during one of my ceremonies, Grandmother Ayahuasca informed me that it would be deeply beneficial to introduce plant medicine to the women of Moondays. Sometimes, during our Red Tent gatherings, I feel frustrated that we can’t always dive as deeply as I know we’re capable of. I feel a yearning for something more expansive. Plant medicine offers a pathway to that depth with relative speed and clarity. Sam, who runs the retreat, suggested I consider bringing my group there to experience the medicine firsthand. As wonderful as that sounds, I realize not all of you would be able to take a trip like that. Fortunately, we’re in Oregon, where psilocybin is now legal in therapeutic settings, making this type of deepening more accessible than ever. Stay tuned for more details on how and when we’ll embark on these adventures together!
On another note, have you heard of the term tonic masculinity? I just learned about it recently, and it resonated deeply. It’s the perfect antidote to toxic masculinity. I first learned about it from Bev, one of my Ayahuasca retreat sisters. She shared a fascinating perspective: initially, she believed that for her own plant medicine journey she should experience them exclusively with women. But after spending 18 days at the retreat, she recognized the immense value of healing alongside men.The kind of men who show up to plant medicine retreats are often deeply committed to their own healing and growth—they are tonic men. Their energy supports the divine feminine, amplifying the healing process for everyone. Bev shared how she felt more empowered and made significant progress by sharing the space with them. Watch her whole testimony here.
Here’s a wonderful article about tonic masculinity if you’d like to dive deeper into the concept.
Who’s ready to heal and grow? Feeling hopeless or helpless about the state of the world is valid—these are very real and legitimate emotions. But instead of staying stuck in those feelings, let’s transmute them. Let’s channel that energy into something more sustainable—a fuel that powers us to become the best versions of ourselves. Imagine using that fuel to serve others, to create beauty and joy in our lives, even in the midst of life’s shadows.
Together, we can rise above and transform. Let’s continue this journey toward healing, growth, and balance.
On another note, have you heard of the term tonic masculinity? I just learned about it recently, and it resonated deeply. It’s the perfect antidote to toxic masculinity. I first learned about it from Bev, one of my Ayahuasca retreat sisters. She shared a fascinating perspective: initially, she believed that for her own plant medicine journey she should experience them exclusively with women. But after spending 18 days at the retreat, she recognized the immense value of healing alongside men.The kind of men who show up to plant medicine retreats are often deeply committed to their own healing and growth—they are tonic men. Their energy supports the divine feminine, amplifying the healing process for everyone. Bev shared how she felt more empowered and made significant progress by sharing the space with them. Watch her whole testimony here.
Here’s a wonderful article about tonic masculinity if you’d like to dive deeper into the concept.
Who’s ready to heal and grow? Feeling hopeless or helpless about the state of the world is valid—these are very real and legitimate emotions. But instead of staying stuck in those feelings, let’s transmute them. Let’s channel that energy into something more sustainable—a fuel that powers us to become the best versions of ourselves. Imagine using that fuel to serve others, to create beauty and joy in our lives, even in the midst of life’s shadows.
Together, we can rise above and transform. Let’s continue this journey toward healing, growth, and balance.
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