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July 8, 2024 34 mins

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On this episode, Alli Schaper and Sylvia Bonito dive into the profound relationship between mushrooms and death, specifically around how psychedelic medicines can help reframe the way that we perceive death in the west. This discussion is centered around embracing death and being able to connect with ourselves and others about the topic on a deeper level. They share their personal experiences and learnings around the intersection of these topics and how they are crucial for healing intergenerational trauma.


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TIMESTAMPS:


0:00 Introduction


Welcome from Sylvia and Allie

Setting the stage for a transformative conversation

2:30 Personal Stories and Experiences


Sylvia and Allie share their personal journeys with death

The unexpected passing of Allie's father and the insights gained

Sylvia's lifelong quest for understanding the purpose of life and her profound dream encounter with her spiritual teacher, Ramana Maharishi

10:45 Meditation Exercise


Guided meditation to connect with a loved one who has passed away

12:30 Reimagining Death in Our Culture


The importance of rethinking our cultural approach to death

How Sylvia and Allie connected over their shared passion for mushrooms and death

18:00 The Role of Mushrooms


Mushrooms as agents of decomposition and transformation

Personal anecdotes of using mushrooms in end-of-life care

The spiritual lessons mushrooms teach us about dying before you die

27:00 Interactive Exercise


Participants reimagine the passing of a loved one

Sharing insights and reflections

35:00 Psychedelic Family and Intergenerational Trauma


How family dynamics and substances impact our relationship with death

Insights into intergenerational trauma and its transmission through DNA

45:00 Practical Takeaways


Three key points to transform your relationship with death

Using mushrooms and psychedelics as tools for profound joy and understanding

51:30 Q&A Session


Addressing audience questions on proper burial techniques and the integration of mushrooms in grief processing



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Key Takeaways:


Embrace death medicine as a biohack to enhance life.

Cultivate daily joy and a healthy relationship with death.

Use mushrooms as a tool to connect with the divine and process grief.

Additional Resources:


Super Mush

TED Talk on Mushroom Burial Caskets

Stay Connected:


Follow Sylvia Benito on Instagram

Connect with Allie Shaper on LinkedIn

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