The Power of Community: Group Work for Coaches, Leaders & Practitioners
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Episode 281
Paul F. Austin
In this solo cast episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin shares deep insights on why group work is essential for practitioners in the psychedelic space. Drawing from Richard Rohr's essay on liminality and his own transformative experiences at Synthesis, Paul explores how collective psychedelic experiences create powerful containers for growth and transformation. He emphasizes three core aspects of effective group work—embodiment, nature connectedness, and community—while making a compelling case for why practitioners must "walk the walk" through their own guided group experiences before supporting others.
Podcast Highlights
- Liminality and its relationship to psychedelic experiences
- Personal story of group experience at Synthesis retreat
- The importance of "walking the walk" as practitioners
- Three core aspects of retreat work: embodiment, nature connectedness, and community
- The significance of choosing the right community for growth
- Guidance for practitioners considering group experiences
Show Links
- Third Wave’s Psychedelic Intensive in Costa Rica
- Psychedelic Coaching Institute’s Practitioner Certification Program
- ‘Between Two Worlds’ by Richard Rohr
- (podcast) On Ayahuasca, Masculinity, and Leadership in Chaos - Geo Hanzlik
- Live Costa Rica Intensive Q&A with Paul F. Austin: Dec 19, 2024 at 10AM PT
This episode is brought to you by The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave’s Psychedelic Coaching Institute. To learn more about our flagship 10-month training program for coaches who want to integrate psychedelic modalities into their practice, click here.
