Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!

In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", Katherine MacLean and Eileen Hall are joined by Ixchel Bodycombe, natural mystic and world traveler extraordinaire. Katherine and Ixchel met in 2010 when Ixchel became one the first research participants in a Johns Hopkins study of psilocybin and daily meditation. At that time, Katherine had never guided a clinical psychedelic session before and Ixchel had never taken a mind-altering substance. Join us as we reminisce about those early days in the psilocybin session room and reflect on how the structure of that "spiritual practices" study has guided and informed our personal journeys and realizations over the past 15 years. As the Hopkins motto encourages us: Trust, let go and be open, as Ixchel shares her understanding of the "secret sauce" that has fueled a life of total surrender and love.

The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.org

The Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.com

The Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.com

Podcast Editor: Josh Leonard

Ep. 5 - Psilocybin Experiments & Secret Ingredients with Ixchel Bodycombe

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!

In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", Katherine MacLean and Eileen Hall are joined by Rebekah Dawn, a mother, mental health professional, death medicine weaver, artist, and steward of a magical, mystical garden labyrinth in southern Illinois. Rebekah was initiated into the death space as she cared for her dying child years ago, and has since walked with many individuals and families as they navigate the shadow spaces of death and grief. In this conversation, we explore the necessity of safe, communal spaces for expressing grief, the creation of beauty in the midst of tragedy, and the function of movement and dance during grief. Make sure to listen all the way to the end to find out what Rebekah reveals about the key to walking the labyrinth.

The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.org

The Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.com

The Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.com

Podcast Editor: Josh Leonard

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Ep. 4 - Walking the Labyrinth with Rebekah Dawn

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!

In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", Katherine MacLean and Eileen Hall are in conversation with their dear friend Charles Lawrence. The list of Charlie's lifetime adventures is long and surprising, but the most important thing for you to know is that he has survived being struck by lightning more than once! Enjoy your deep dive into his magical and fun world.

The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.org

The Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.com

The Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.com

Podcast Editor: Josh Leonard

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Ep. 3 - Thunder and Lightning with Charles Lawrence

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!

In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", author and research scientist Katherine MacLean interviews her longtime friend and collaborator Eileen Hall, who is the book's cover artist and also one of its main characters. Eileen shares about her connection to nature growing up in Ecuador and the creative and spiritual awakening she experienced after her father's death from cancer.

Learn more about Eileen's work with the Tayos Cave at www.tayos.org

The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.org

The Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.com

The Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.com

Podcast Editor: Josh Leonard

Ep. 2 - Cave Consciousness with Eileen Hall

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them! In this inaugural episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", research scientist Katherine MacLean discusses the major themes of her debut memoir in conversation with Eileen Hall, who is the book's cover artist and also one of its main characters.

Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir by Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a story of grief and redemption by a groundbreaking scientist who led the way in psychedelic research. Midnight Water is not only a personal story of psychedelic healing but an inspired vision for a psychedelic future that positions women and family caregivers at the center of home-based healing, from birth through death. Available June 27, 2023.

The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.org

The Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.com

The Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.com

Podcast Editor: Josh Leonard

Ep. 1 - The Birth of Midnight Water with Katherine MacLean & Eileen Hall

Join research scientist Katherine MacLean, PhD and artist-adventurer Eileen Hall as they explore the psychedelic dimensions of life and the complex interplay of consciousness, beauty and the natural world. Dr. MacLean's debut memoir, Midnight Water, serves as a foundation for a series of provocative and mind-expanding conversations inspired by psychedelics, death, grief, birth, and joy. Come play in the labyrinth with us!

Hosts

Katherine MacLean, PhD - www.katherinemaclean.org

Eileen Hall - www.eileen-hall.com

Original music by Kate Fleur-Young: www.katefleuryoung.com

Podcast Editor: Josh Leonard

Katherine MacLean

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