Episode 84

What's the REAL Difference Between Ayahuasca and Traditional Therapy for Mental Health w/Dr.Luna

Ready to rethink EVERYTHING about healing and purpose? Jeremy Van Wert sits down with Dr. Ana Luna, a Chicana medicine woman, ditched academia to serve sacred plant medicines like ayahuasca and peyote with Pachamama Sacred Paths. In this raw, rebellious episode Dr. Ana Luna bares her soul on transforming pain into power, reclaiming her Indigenous roots, and guiding others to their divine selves.

What You’ll Discover:

- How Dr. Luna faced her deepest fears in ayahuasca ceremonies.

- The life-changing power of rites of passage like the Lakota Vision Quest.

- Why touching another’s hand can heal loneliness in ways pills never will.

- The secret to blending Western psychology with shamanic wisdom.

- How plant medicines awaken your ancestral memory and divine purpose.

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Anna Luna

01:00 About Mindful Mutiny Podcast

01:45 Sponsors and Support

02:30 Welcoming Dr. Ana Luna

03:56 Dr. Luna's Journey with Pachamama Sacred Paths

04:57 The Power of Ancestral Medicine

08:27 Stripping Away Old Identities

11:13 Reclaiming Indigenous Heritage

22:50 Balancing Western Psychology and Indigenous Healing

31:58 Holistic Healing Approaches

32:20 Challenges with Western Medicine

33:23 Empowering Women Through Healing

34:32 The Importance of Rites of Passage

35:16 Personal Rite of Passage Experience

37:55 The Role of Community in Healing

39:29 Overcoming Personal Pain

43:57 The Power of Authenticity and Connection

53:11 Creating Safe and Sacred Spaces

58:03 Integration and Personal Growth

58:55 Final Reflections and Gratitude

Dr. Ana Luna

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Jeremy Van Wert

Jeremy Van Wert is a renowned coach, licensed psychotherapist, and former CEO, celebrated for his transformative impact on personal development and mental health over the past two decades. Originating from being known as a ‘troublemaker’ having spent many days in the principal's office, Jeremy discovered his potential in a revered musical performing organization, learning the value of resilience, personal strength, and teamwork. He later ascended to CEO, leveraging his deep-seated positivity and relentless pursuit of excellence to inspire others to transcend their perceived limits.Jeremy's coaching practice targets high-achieving individuals, utilizing his expertise to remove personal hurdles and enhance their life’s vision, and consistently revealing their hidden capabilities. A pivotal part of his professional odyssey involves his exploration of plant-based psychedelic medicine, shaping his coaching philosophy and practice towards personal empowerment. Today, he aids clients in overcoming obstacles, crushing self-doubt, and unlocking their limitless potential. Due to Jeremys own transformation he is now on a mission to help others know that they possess the ability to redefine their destiny, no matter where they started.