In this profound episode of A Welcome Home - a journey to Self, I sit down with my brother James, author of The Great Work, who shares his extraordinary transformation from 25 years of addiction to becoming a published author, artist, and shamanic student.

In This Episode:

How a car crash became the catalyst for complete transformation
Kicking a 25-year cocaine and alcohol addiction overnight through psychedelic therapy
The sacred work with MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca
Finding an Anishinaabe elder and discovering ancestral roots
Training with Pajé Nainawa in the Brazilian Amazon
The explosion of creativity: painting, music, and healing
Rebuilding relationships with his three daughters
Why you don't have to wait for rock bottom to begin your healing journey

Key Insights:
✨ "Transformation will happen to the extent with which you're willing to face your fears"
✨ "Finding yourself is the greatest gift in life"
✨ "When you find yourself, you find your passion, and you find your purpose"
✨ "It's hard to imagine how happy you can truly be until you become that happy"
James's book The Great Work is available now on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, hardcover). Through his brand Abstract Visions, he combines art, music, and medicine to guide others through their own transformative journeys.
Important Resources:

Support Pajé Nainawa's Amazon preservation work (link in description)
Connect with James for guidance on sacred plant medicine work
Learn about reputable ayahuasca ceremonies in Brazil

⚠️ Please Note: This episode discusses psychedelic therapy and plant medicine. These are powerful tools that require proper guidance, intention, and respect. James emphasizes working only with licensed practitioners and reputable indigenous teachers.
Topics Covered: Addiction recovery, psychedelic therapy, ayahuasca, shamanism, indigenous wisdom, Anishinaabe culture, father-daughter relationships, spiritual awakening, integration, Amazon preservation, creative transformation

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