Brandon Evans - Ayahuasca for Leaders: Crafting Powerful Group Healing Containers

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Brandon Evans, founder of 1heart Journeys, to discuss the transformative power of plant medicine and the importance of community in healing. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-251-brandon-evans/ Brandon shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to leading retreats. He discusses the importance of experience design at 1heart's retreats. Paul and Brandon explore managing group dynamics, supporting first-time ayahuasca drinkers, and the unique healing environment of Costa Rica. Brandon also reflects on fatherhood and his vision for 1heart's future, focusing on lasting community and personal transformation. For our listeners: 1heart is offering a free room upgrade when you submit your application for a retreat by June 30, 2024. See their upcoming retreats at 1heart.com. Brandon Evans is the Founder and Chief Elevation Officer of 1heart. Before 1heart, his path of building large tech companies in New York led him to financial success but lacked greater meaning, fulfillment, and joy. When his article “Lost on Purpose” unexpectedly went viral, Brandon was called to serve all those with similar stories reaching out for support. Brandon founded 1heart to create new paths for leaders seeking more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. By elevating the consciousness of powerful leaders, their contributions create greater positive impact, harmony, and balance in the world. In its 6th year, 1heart's 8-week Living Beyond Program, which includes a 1-week retreat with ayahuasca in Costa Rica, has served nearly 1,000 leaders. 1heart is known for its deeply integrated and holistic offering and inspiring community. 1heart combines top facilitators across modern and ancient modalities to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being via a highly curated, best-in-class program. Brandon lives in Costa Rica with his wife Jeanette and their recently born daughter Spirit. Individually and together, they lead retreats and create experiences that support others in creating lives fully aligned with their soul's calling. Highlights: Brandon's entrepreneurial journey and the creation of 1heart Journeys Expanding 1heart Journeys and adapting to COVID-19 The impacts of experience design in a psychedelic retreat Ensuring harmony and cohesion in group healing containers Accommodating first time ayahuasca drinkers, and navigating language and cultural barriers How Brandon’s own journey has evolved running 1heart and becoming a father` The appeal of Costa Rica for running a retreat and starting a family 1heart success stories: leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and more Brandon’s future vision for 1heart Journeys Episode Sponsors: KA! Empathogenics Kanna Supplements. Get 10% off with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers: Use code THIRDWAVE for 10% off any order