38. Alchemizing the Shadow of the Mind Through the Light of the Heart with Stuart Adam and Stefanie Cohen

In this smile provoking conversation with Stuart Adam and Stefanie Cohen, Michaela Carlin leads an exploration of the alchemy of prayer, the power of the heart, and the significance of being present to the suffering we can create through our inner narratives. Stuart shares about his personal awakening to the consciousness of the heart and its profound impact on his life. He suggests that by bringing our mental stories into the heart we can more easily access the alchemical magic that lies within us. Stefanie, who is Michaela’s collaborator in medicine work and also a client of Stuart’s, offers her own perspectives on what it means to orient more towards the heart. Stuart guides us through a meditation that helps focus on the vortex of the heart, enabling us to dive deeper into our own awareness and tap into our innate wisdom. He also highlights the significance of stories and agreements in our relationships and the need to cultivate self-worth and learn from our experiences, regardless of their outcomes. As a healer, Stuart’s facilitation work has included medicines like ayahuasca and kambo as well as subtle plants such as blue lotus and rose. With respect to kambo, Stuart explains how the power of prayer in combination with the power of the medicine can create a deeper healing. He approaches kambo not just as a physical medicine but as a metaphysical movement of energy, capable of clearing the darkness of disease and anxiety.