5 MEO DMT - REALIZING GOD with J. Ashley Booth,MS, LCSW

Sex, Psychics, & Psychedelics

Jane talks with Ashley about expanding understanding and authentic spiritual connection through working with 5-MeO-DMT

In this conversation, Jane and Ashley discuss the difference between 5-MeO DMT and NNDMT, as well as their personal experiences with 5-MeO DMT. They explore the profoundness of the experience and its impact on fear and the relationship with death. They also discuss the importance of making space for integration after the experience and the value of love, courage, and compassion. Ashley shares her perspective on reclaiming the word 'God' and the future of 5-MeO DMT in the context of psychedelic community churches. They emphasize the importance of finding a trained facilitator and the role of community in the psychedelic journey.

Takeaways

• 5-MeO DMT and NNDMT (found in Ayahuasca) offer different experiences, with 5-MeO DMT often leading to more mystical and profound experiences.
• The 5-MeO DMT experience can have a transformative impact on fear and the relationship with death, leading to a greater sense of courage and acceptance.
• Integration is a crucial part of the psychedelic journey, and it is important to create space and seek support for the integration process.
• Finding a trained and experienced facilitator is essential for a safe and meaningful 5-MeO DMT experience.
• The future of 5-MeO DMT may involve the creation of psychedelic community churches, providing a safe and supportive environment for psychedelic experiences.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background Noise

00:42

Difference Between 5-MeO DMT and NNDMT

01:10

Ashley's Personal Experience with 5-MeO DMT

03:22

The Profoundness of the Experience

04:44

Impact on Fear and Relationship with Death

05:15

Transformation of Fear of Heights

06:13

Change in Perception and Relationship with Death

07:37

The Meaning of Life and Existential Questions

09:11

The Value of Love, Courage, and Compassion

10:23

Connecting with the Foundational Frequency of the Universe

11:24

The Importance of Making Space After the Experience

13:10

Reclaiming the Word 'God'

J. Ashley T. Booth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in practice offering ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in Los Angeles, California. Since 2013, she’s been a passionate educator and advocate surrounding the mindful use of psychedelics for healing, self-reflection, and the celebration of life as the founder of the Southern California psychedelic society, the Aware Project. 5-MeO-DMT has been the catalyst for her journey, leading her to be a psychospiritual retreat leader in Mexico where she facilitated 5-MeO-DMT and ibogaine. Her background in research led her to be a co-investigator on the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)-sponsored clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD. Trained in psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy with Compass and a consultant with Beckley Psytech on their therapist training manual for the clinical use of 5-MeO-DMT in depression treatment, she is at the forefront of psychedelic research and therapy. She has collaborated with the Conclave (www.theconclave.info), actively promoting the ethical facilitation of 5-MeO-DMT sessions. Currently, she serves as a trainer and consultant in the intersection of psychedelic psychotherapy and spirituality. Her vision is grounded in the belief that the mindful reintegration of psychedelics into Western society fosters collective healing and cultivates a kinder world. www.ashleybooth.net

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