LENA RAMSAY
I'm an army combat veteran that suffered both physical and mental injuries. All my degrees, years of education, high-speed army training and years as a certified substance abuse counselor left me defenseless to counter act the PTSD, severe depression and crippling anxiety I was left to face as a medically discharged veteran.
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When I stopped believing in myself and the life that I was left to live I was asked by a trusted friend to take just one more tiny step forward and agree to attend an ayahuasca ceremony. Although I did not know what ayahuasca was at the time, I decided there was nothing else I could lose.Â
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This was the beginning of my journey to heal. I became educated in the nature of psychedelics and the plant medicine path. I have not only been a participant, but a mentor, an organizer and a medical volunteer in these healing ceremonies.
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I learned how the body, mind and spirit are connected and taught others how to access this path through diet, meditation, breathwork and sound. I have been able to assist others in their own healing journey with ayahuasca, kambo, psylocibin and ketamine. Â
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The power of healing with psychedelics lies in the intention to heal and the integration with the mind, body and spirit approach. I believe in working towards legal and safe access for all especially the veteran community.
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Although I cannot do your healing for you, I am able to share a story of hope and help you access your own healing path which I now know is possible.