Psychedelic Conversations | Otto Maier - Psychedelic Integration #143

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 143: In this episode, we welcome back Otto Maier, Head of Integration at Tandava Retreats. Otto shares his transformative journey into the world of psychedelics, particularly 5-MeO-DMT, and how a profound personal experience shaped his passion for integration work. We discuss the nuances of 5-MeO-DMT, its potential for deep healing, and the unique challenges it presents compared to other psychedelics. Otto also introduces his new integration program, designed to support facilitators, therapists, and individuals navigating this powerful medicine. Together, we explore themes of spiritual emergence, psychosis as a reset, and how these experiences invite us into deeper connection with life and meaning. This conversation dives into the intersection of trauma, integration, and transcendent healing. Join us for a fascinating dialogue that bridges the personal, transpersonal, and therapeutic worlds of psychedelic exploration. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts! About Otto: Working for Tandava Retreats and FIVE as the head of Integration, Otto's work focuses on helping others integrate both ecstatic and traumatic experiences through a blend of Depth psychology, IFS, Non-Pathology, Somatics, and the Decolonizing of the Psyche. Otto has developed an Integrative approach to healing and psychedelic work that has been translated into educational programs and courses taught to other healers and therapists, a private practice, and psychedelic facilitation. Connect with Otto: Website: https://www.soulpsyche.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/soul_npsyche?igsh=Y2dweTE1YnRiM25t LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/otto-maier-460903260?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #OttoMaier