[Ep16] She Paired This “Toxic” Mushroom with Breathwork…What Happened Next Will Blow Your Mind | Jessica Love

Most of us grew up believing Amanita muscaria—the red-and-white mushroom from fairytales and emojis—was toxic, dangerous, even deadly. But what if that story was only half true?

In this episode of The Sovereign Shift, breath alchemist and ceremonialist Jessica Love shares her extraordinary journey of discovering this so-called “toxic” mushroom as a sacred teacher, and why pairing it with conscious connected breathwork changes everything.

Together we explore:

• How Amanita muscaria kept mysteriously appearing until Jessica could no longer ignore its call
• The surprising grandmother-like presence this mushroom carries—and how it guides deep ancestral healing
• Why combining Amanita with breathwork creates safety, relaxation, and immediate integration
• The shadow side: why reverence and preparation are essential with this misunderstood entheogen
• The playful synchronicities and signs that appear when you open to its consciousness—before you ever ingest it

Jessica’s story flips the script: what’s been labeled “toxic” is often medicine in disguise. And when combined with the breath—the most sovereign healing technology we have—the results can feel nothing short of miraculous.

Whether you’re curious about plant and fungi allies, or simply want to remember the power that already lives within your breath, this conversation will expand your sense of what’s possible.

What we cover

00:00 Introduction and Deep Breathing Exercise

00:27 Guest Introduction: Jessica Love

01:07 Jessica Love's Journey with Amanita Muscaria

02:41 The Sovereign Shift Podcast Overview

03:47 Conversation with Jessica Love Begins

05:15 Discovering Amanita Muscaria

16:28 First Amanita Muscaria Ceremony

21:55 The Power of Breathwork and Amanita Muscaria

31:54 Synchronicities and Reverence for Amanita Muscaria

34:20 The Dual Nature of Amanita Muscaria

42:58 The Consciousness of Anitas

43:55 Respecting and Giving Back to Fungi Medicine

46:40 Family Foraging Adventures

50:05 The Importance of Proper Preparation

52:43 Breathwork and Plant Medicine Integration

01:05:05 The Amanita Maiden Journey

01:12:37 Future Plans and Mushroom Festivals

01:18:35 Connecting and Learning More

Connect

• Visit Amanita Allies online: https://amanita-allies.com/
• Follow Jessica on Instagram: @amanita_allies
• Visit The Sovereign Shift™: https://thesovereignshift.ca
• Follow The Sovereign Shift™ on IG and YouTube: @thesovereignshift