The Power of Guidance in Plant Medicine Work
What does it really mean to step into the role of a guide in the world of plant medicines and microdosing? In this episode, you’ll hear from three powerful voices, Michaela Kohmetscher, Jake McWink, and Jonna Graulich, each with unique backgrounds in healing, mentorship, and nervous system work. They share how their personal paths led them to this field, why nervous system regulation is essential for safety and transformation, and how both microdosing and macrodosing can support meaningful, lasting change.
Listen in to learn why slowing down is a critical part of the healing process, how integration after psychedelic experiences is where the real work begins, and why guidance matters when exploring altered states. Whether you’re curious about microdosing, considering working with a guide, or seeking affirmation as you explore this path yourself, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and grounded practices to support your journey.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
How each guest was called to this work.
Why nervous system safety is foundational.
The difference between microdosing and macrodosing.
Why integration is the most important phase.
The role of guides in plant medicine practices.
How to avoid rushing the healing process.
Why over-intellectualizing can block progress.
Practical benefits of microdosing before deeper work.
How to develop skills and habits for integration.
Why presence and discernment are key in guiding others.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“We get to support the nervous system into safety so curiosity and compassion can start to become the inner guide to lead us to meeting ourselves and remembering who we truly are.” - Michaela Kohmetscher
“I work with a lot of busy, multitasking, often women, but also men, who are go, go, go, and they want to add healing to their to-do list, check it off quickly, and just move through as fast as possible. … My job is helping them understand that first, you have to come into the body, and you have to feel. … This is not a just-get-it-done kind of item.” - Jonna Graulich
“The medicine is not going to fix you, you are going to fix you, and the medicine is going to help you do that.” - Jake McWink
Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
