This is a bonus rebroadcast episode of my guest appearance on The Thought Room with Hallie Rose, which was recorded at Soltara in Costa Rica at the end of a week-long ayahuasca retreat.  We discuss the profound spiritual healing and awakenings I experienced during the four ceremonies that week, and it’s honestly one of the most vulnerable and intimate conversations I’ve had on mic. While it's a bit nerve racking to publish it, I felt that it might be helpful to listeners who are working to overcome similar challenges of life and spiritual growth. And if you haven’t heard them yet, go back and check out my epic two-part episode that gives a play-by-play of the whole Soltara experience. Episode 262: Jungle Journeys: My Ayahuasca Awakening At Soltara (Part One) Episode 263: Jungle Journeys: My Ayahuasca Awakening At Soltara (Part Two)   We also discuss: Sexual and emotional trauma Addiction recovery, its relationship to plant medicines, and the paradoxical phenomenon of some people being struck sober through such experiences The fact that the co-founder of AA explored the therapeutic use of LSD later in his life to assist in his recovery The root of people-pleasing as it relates to low self-worth How I discovered the solution to existential loneliness The role of the heart in finding our way home to ourselves How our birth experience can color our entire lives after that How I performed psychic brain surgery on myself during the ceremony How I discovered how to embrace and care for my inner child as a mature adult How I learned to reconcile empathy, compassion, and healthy boundaries with others The trap of spiritual bypassing Why we fear healthy confrontation with others How to heal limbic system trauma loops The benefits and risks of microdosing psilocybin and LSD My past life rooted attraction to the teachings and teachers of India The folly of attempting sobriety while still smoking weed The spiritual awakening i had the morning I woke up in rehab   Watch it on YouTube.   Connect with Luke on social media to learn how to take your lifestyle to the next level, plus catch exclusive live interviews & events: INSTAGRAM - @lukestorey // https://www.instagram.com/lukestorey/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/MrLukeStorey/ TWITTER - @MrLukeStorey // https://twitter.com/MRLUKESTOREY YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/c/LukeStorey HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW! Love the Show? You’ll really love Luke’s Master Market Online Store!  It’s a win/win! Get direct links to all of Luke’s hand-picked biohacking and health products all in one place, get exclusive discounts, and support the show by making purchases through the web store >> SHOP NOW.   Other ways to support:  SUBSCRIBE >> Apple Podcasts + Stitcher + Google Podcasts + Spotify LEAVE APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW >> Simple step-by-step instructions SHARE >> Spread the word! Tell your family, friends, neighbors, and all your social pals   Resources Listen to The Thought Room with Hallie Rose "I Am That" by Nisargadatta Maharaj "The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level" by Gay Hendricks   Related Shows Episode 202: Welcome To The Jungle: My Ayahuasca Journey At Rythmia Part One Episode 203: Welcome To The Jungle: My Ayahuasca Journey At Rythmia Part Two Episode 262: Jungle Journeys: My Ayahuasca Awakening At Soltara (Part One) Episode 263: Jungle Journeys: My Ayahuasca Awakening At Soltara (Part Two) Bonus: Rythmia & Soltara Side-By-Side Comparison: What is the Best Costa Rican Ayahuasca Retreat?