Julian Palmer — 20 Years of Ayahuasca Retreats, MDMA Therapy, Demon Possession, Fighting with Online Trolls and More - #14

Julian Palmer is an ayahuasca facilitator from Australia. But he's no ordinary facilitator... He's controversial, cavalier, and doesn't back down from a fight 🔥 Julian runs ayahuasca, MDMA, and San Pedro cactus retreats. He runs workshops in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the NT. Julian recently released a documentary called: Contemplations - On The Psychedelic Experience. Julian started offering ayahuasca retreats in Australia - back in the early 2000s. He ran workshops in small groups at people's houses and out in the bush. In the beginning, Julian's ayahuasca retreats were mostly word-of-mouth. Julian gained traction in 2016 after being recorded and published on local television. A friend's half-brother interviewed Julian on SBS, a main television station in Australia. From then on - Julian has been at the forefront of the ayahuasca scene in Australia. I first connected with Julian in 2018. My ex-boyfriend and I rushed off from our end-of-year Christmas parties. Trying to escape the manic traffic of Brisbane. After hours of driving and 1,543 wrong turns ... we finally arrived at a beautiful rural property in NSW (way off the beaten track). Little did I know how that ayahuasca retreat would change the course of my life... 🙏 Julian focuses on the community aspect when running his ayahuasca retreats in Australia. He sees the importance of people connecting with each other while facing their shadows, and while doing this "deep work". Ayahuasca, MDMA, and San Pedro all help to bring people's walls down. These plant psychedelics bring people together with one goal: dealing with your shit. It's not for the faint of heart. Julian explains how he believes most trauma is caused by "entities" or demons. He explains this might be why many abusers rarely take responsibility for their own actions. Because - they've denied their shadow self. Julian is focused on providing ayahuasca retreats for people to heal. Julian is a big believer in speaking your mind and fighting back against society, haters, and online trolls. This is where healthy rage comes in. Healthy rage is about pushing back and speaking your mind - in a world of "cancel culture". So the point is this: channel your rage into something positive. Into fighting for what you believe in. Connect with Julian. Past episodes and show notes are located here: https://www.sexmoneyrage.com/podcast "Genuinely thank you for creating this space for people like-minded to talk openly and feel OK to talk about these things." Beau, Australia Disclaimer: I do not promote trying plant medicine or psychedelics (they are a whole other beast). All information provided is for general information and educational purposes only. Please consult with your doctor and do your own research before diving in. There are risks involved, it can interact with certain medications, and it's illegal in most Western countries. I'm not a doctor, therapist, or counsellor, and nothing said on the podcast is a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a professional therapeutic relationship. All content is intended to provide general health information for educational purposes only.