Kat Courtney is a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and Huachumera with 16 years of plant medicine experience. She is also a psychedelic integration coach and death doula.Topics discussed in the episode ...Kat began apprenticing as an ayahuasca shaman 13 years agoShe often sees people attending one ceremony after the next without integrating, which runs the risk that 'whispers' from the plants teachers may become 'screams'We need to embody the insights we receive in ceremony and bring them into our life, otherwise they are nothing more than memoriesHer previous career was in video game production and Aya showed here this was not what she came here to do – she had to get honest with herself and start making changesIt was a process of owning the calling that brought her to this workAs soon as she was courageous enough to pursue her true soul's calling, the support started lining up!Kat has had a friendship with death since birth - she was born very sick and only stayed here out of compassion for her motherHer work with Aya is more about falling in love with life, not unravelling a fear of deathThe prevalence of people thinking integration is not needed is very Western – integration is equally as important as the ceremonial work itselfThere's always a benefit of having an outside perspective and support from someone who understands the processMany people wait for a breakdown before they are sufficiently motivated to have the breakthrough of receiving helpA dieta is a marriage between our spirit and the spirit of a specific plantA dieta is a container in which you work with a plant that has a vibration you want to become more intimate withThere are two different types of dietas: an insulated process with a shamanic guide, or a social or 'soft' diet, which allows you to continue engaging with your worldly lifeThe jungle plant she recommend the most for dietas is boganzana, "the cheerleader", and a powerful teacher of self loveSage teaches the art of energetic protectionThe plants do not have a voice, so we need to be loyal messengers speaking up for the need to respect themKat has a specific set of questions she asks a facilitator she's considering working withDo you have permission from the plant to work with it as a facilitator? It's a relationship! The medicine has to say YESIf you don't know the answer is YES, get clarity on whether your work with the plant feels aligned or forced – if it feels forced, you need to ask yourself, "What do I need to learn before moving forward as a facilitator?"Kat would like to see Western and indigenous worlds come together more in mutual respect – the larger conversation needs to be more open to indigenous perspectivesShe hopes for more tailored experiences for specific traumas and increased education about which medicines are more useful for which issuesKat has a book coming out, Plant Medicine Mystery School, which is about how to work with the plant world from a place of humility and empowermentShe is also starting a company that offers curated guidance about where to go to do this work safelyFollow Kat!www.afterlife.coach](http://www.afterlife.coach/)IG - @theafterlifecoachFB - /afterlifecoachUse the code BETH15 for 15% off Kat's coaching packages of 3, 6 and 9 total sessionsBlog post: Please Never do Ayahuasca Without Asking These Questions FirstKat's upcoming book: Plant Medicine Mystery School Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business:  https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth’s Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram:  @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines