Psychedelics and Growth

I think it is almost too prevalent of a story that business and tech leaders in silicon valley and beyond attribute at least some of their success in remaining of the cutting edge with their use of psychedelic ally's. But why is this and why do we want to make this available to HOP Members?

First off it is really important that I say that psychedelics aren't for everyone, at least, that is my stance. My relationship with them have been for growth professionally and personally only in the past 5 or so years. I never have used them recreationally and in the NL where it is legal. That might make me in the minority perhaps of my peers, and tech leaders.

What I knew is that I was stuck. Professionally and relationally. I was living beyond what my patterns and habits could handle, and it was slowly making life, and my goals, seem impossible.

What I knew is that I was stuck. Professionally and relationally. I was living beyond what my patterns and habits could handle, and it was slowly making life, and my goals, seem impossible.

I couldn't seem to stop the same patterns of choosing the wrong people, self sabotage and guilt that at times feel like the norm for women my age, but I was really tired of it, and had tried everything I knew: Coaching, somatics, workouts, schedules, nanny's, family assistants, fair play, Marie Kondo, Eat Pray Love, Reclaiming my voice, Reclaiming my Personal sovereignty, Marriage Coaching, solo retreats, gratitude.......the list goes on.

I couldn't get below a certain level of depth with what was seemingly holding me back.

So when my Husband suggested that he was interested in trying a Journey I also became curious.

Despite the documentaries(that I hadn't watched) the stories from Dude Bro techies in Silcon Valley that seemed very un-relatable, I had very little experience with psychedelics. Plus, I was a DARE Graduate, and for those that know, I was scared to death by the thought of taking drugs before I was 13 so that just kind of became part of my personality:

A no tattoos, no drugs, family woman, now finding myself at a crossroads in my professional life where it seemed like there was no path or people I could emulate.

I had to become my own heroine, and fast.

A no tattoos, no drugs, family woman, now finding myself at a crossroads in my professional life where it seemed like there was no path or people I could emulate.

I had to become my own heroine, and fast.

I was stuck, it seemed and this chance wouldn't come along every day because we live in a place where it is legal and there are a lot of experienced practitioners so I thought, why not?

They say that plant medicine journey's are often counted as "peak life experiences" and that is how I would also describe my first time(and any since)

And now, after now 5 years of using different modalities and different protocols, I can now say that plant medicine is a powerful tool of transformation that I use very mindfully and with luck respectfully. I think it is powerful, it helps you uncover things that might not be accessible otherwise and begins a new type of relationship with patterns that can be helpful to help you level up in whatever that means for you.

Whether it is for connecting more deeply with your kids or loved ones, being more in tune with your own goals or whether you are disconnected in your romantic relationships, plant medicine is a powerful resource and companion if you are called to try it. I know it has certainly helped me to find some of the patterns that were invisible to me prior to this process, and it will be part of my life's work to get to know myself better and continue to unfold as better and more whole versions of myself.

Why am I bringing this experience to HOP?

Well, in short, basically I think that it is an incredible opportunity and I am all about bringing what I think is the best life has to offer to our HOP Members. Our motto is "It's now." and having a peak life experience and deep growth is what we are all about at HOP. I think that access has been kind of scary or too expensive in time or resources in general(not everyone has time to take a trip to the Amazon for a few weeks) but we have found the perfect balance, in an amazing location, with incredible guides, that we can experience together for a day, and I could not be more excited to bring it to you all.

I think that access has been kind of scary or too expensive in time or resources in general(not everyone has time to take a trip to the Amazon for a few weeks) but we have found the perfect balance, in an amazing location, with incredible guides, that we can experience together for a day, and I could not be more excited to bring it to you all.

So, if you have been curious I invite you to bring your blocks or goals and see what you might be able to learn about them, and yourself in our day retreat with The Matter. I for one, am always excited to dive deep into life's great mysteries and am very happy and honored to be bringing this experience to the HOP community.

I am also very grateful for the experts at The Matter for helping me to bring this vision to life.

Please join us if you feel called, there are only a few spots remaining for our June 12th Exploration at The Matter.