What happens when a nurse practitioner trades prescriptions for plant medicine? In this powerful episode of Avoiding Average, host Susan Gates sits down with her cousin, Nelofer Hussain, to explore her remarkable journey from traditional nursing into the world of holistic healing, ayahuasca, and nervous system regulation.

Together, they dive deep into Nelofer’s experiences with spiritual journeys, plant medicine ceremonies, and healing ancestral trauma in sacred locations like Peru and India—including a profound moment with the Dalai Lama.

Listeners will gain insight into:

• The role of ayahuasca and Kambo in trauma healing

• How nervous system work amplifies spiritual growth

• The power of trusting intuition on the path of self-discovery

• The emotional impact of ancestral patterns and how to release them

• Differences between master plant medicines and their unique purposes

Whether you're exploring meditation, curious about psychedelic healing, or walking your own path of personal growth, this episode offers real, grounded wisdom on the courage it takes to heal—and what it means to truly trust your soul’s evolution.

Nelofer can be reached on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ne11ie.09

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