115. Microdosing Changed My Life: From Depression & Addiction To Joy - Rachel McKernan’s Story

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In this week’s episode, we uncover the benefits of microdosing psilocybin mushrooms through Rachel McKernan’s personal story of overcoming addiction and healing depression. Rachel’s journey began after her sister’s death at 33 years old to addiction. This tragic event, combined with Rachel’s own addiction, depression and childhood trauma led her to look out for support from psychedelic mushrooms. It is hard to scientifically chart the benefits of microdosing, so we are gathering personal accounts of life-altering experiences and benefits from people who are microdosing psilocybin mushrooms for healing from PTSD, depression, addiction and/or deepening self-understanding.

Rachel shares the many ways microdosing supported and healed her life and the business she felt called to create and share from her journey.

Rachel McKernan is a mystic and microdosing integration guide. She is the founder and formulator of the synergistic microdosing blend ILLUMINATE, inspiring its creation on the profound healing she was able to find in plant medicines. Rachel now guides others who are looking to these medicines to find healing for themselves. Her husband and three children continue to be her biggest motivation on the spiral path of healing her wounds and ancestral trauma to evolve the consciousness of the collective.

Episode Highlights

The profound impact of the loss of her sister and its role in personal transformation
Rachel’s struggle with addiction and the search for healing
A mystical experience during meditation before receiving tragic news
The importance of connecting with nature for emotional well-being
Challenges faced postpartum and during lockdown
How microdosing became a tool for healing trauma and enhancing self-awareness
The diversity of microdosing experiences, including potential anxiety
How microdosing may facilitate access to repressed memories
Exploring the concept of ‘recapitulation’ in healing
Creating custom blends of mushrooms and their different effects
The importance of community and connection in the healing journey
Embracing the messiness of healing and personal growth
Exploring spirituality and the deconstruction of faith
The importance of believing in one’s inner healing intelligence
Final reflections on inner healing and the journey towards love and acceptance

Rachel McKernan’s Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminate_healing/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmckernan111/

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Book: The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge by Carlos Castaneda - https://tinyurl.com/tvybvkft
Book: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz - https://tinyurl.com/2z6ndkvw
Book: The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name by Brian C. Muraresku - https://tinyurl.com/4ur58rrx
Integrative Psychiatrist: Dr. Dan Engle - https://drdanengle.com/

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