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Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!
In this episode, we sit down once again with Heather Smith, a certified IFS therapist, consultant, and founder of the Moxie School. Together, we explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems and expanded states of consciousness, discussing how IFS can deepen self-understanding and healing within psychedelic experiences. Heather shares her journey of training facilitators to work with these modalities and reflects on the evolving energy within the psychedelic field — from excitement to a more grounded, mature integration. We also dive into themes of community, trauma healing, embodiment, and spiritual growth, examining how true transformation happens when intellect meets felt experience. This is a deeply reflective conversation about healing, consciousness, and the path of becoming.
Our previous conversation:https://youtu.be/Z1RafQmv-zM?si=wqtdOYEWTiSJdlz5
About Heather:Heather Smith supports healing and transformation through Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Psychedelic Integration Therapy. She helps clients connect with their inner healing intelligence to move toward greater clarity, confidence, and calmness—especially those healing from childhood trauma. A Certified IFS Therapist, Heather has completed Levels 1–3 and advanced IFS training programs. She integrates IFS with psychedelic experiences, recognizing how altered states can reveal parts of the self that are ready for healing and transformation.
Heather has trained with MAPS, Compass Pathways, and Fluence, and currently serves as a therapist on the MAPS Expanded Access study of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD at the Aquilino Cancer Center in Rockville, MD. Passionate about education and harm reduction, Heather shares insights on the safe, intentional use of psychedelics and the power of IFS as a pathway to deep healing. She envisions a future where these tools are legal, respected, and accessible for those seeking true wellbeing.
Connect with Heather:- Website: https://moxieschool.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersmithlpc
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About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.
Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner
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