Tricia Eastman, a lineage-honoring medicine woman and founder of nonprofit Ancestral Heart, bridging worlds rooted in her mestiza ancestry with profound insights from a decade of Bwiti initiations and training. A renowned speaker, artist, and writer, Eastman has been privileged to engage with audiences at Stanford University's d.school, the World Economic Forum, and on GAIA TV's Psychedelica. Eastman has curated transformative retreats worldwide with plant medicines as well as facilitated the psychospiritual program with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT at Crossroads Treatment Center in Mexico. Her wellness retreat center, Hu Azores, is scheduled to open in 2025.Episode Highlights▶ 00:00 Welcome▶ 02:04 The essence of Tricia’s new book, Seeding Consciousness▶ 02:20 The challenges and rewards of writing▶ 05:21 What does 'Seeding Consciousness' mean?▶ 06:40 The role of psychedelics in personal development▶ 13:17 The importance of ‘soul names’ in spiritual evolution▶ 14:31 Understanding the role of initiation in personal and collective growth▶ 25:02 Navigating life in a toxic world▶ 31:47 Struggling to make meaning ▶ 33:23 The purpose of life: we are here to be creators▶ 35:38 The power of psychedelics in embracing intense feelings▶ 39:07 Developing a ritual connection to your ancestors ▶ 44:02 Facing the inner critic▶ 50:23 Tricia’s upcoming plans for opening a healing center and starting a family Tricia Eastman’s Links & Resources▶ Website: https://ancestralheart.com▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicjourneys▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triciaeastmanofficial/  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