Kara Birdwell

Integration Facilitator

"I am here to support you as you integrate your experiences into daily life; fostering personal growth, alignment and the embodiment of meaningful, lasting change.”

I am an Ohio native, currently enjoying life in the Sierra Nevadas with my husband and dog. I spent my 20's and part of my 30's doing what most young people in America do- partying, bouncing around jobs and cities and looking to feel good and have fun. With the help of some amazing therapists, I eventually came to realize what I was actually doing was trying to escape my underlying pain from earlier-in-life traumas, and was relying on drugs, alcohol and other harmful behaviors as coping mechanisms. It was not until I began to explore working with entheogenic medicines that I received a clear call to change, and started on my deep healing journey towards health, wellness and spiritual awakening. I have been working with these medicines in an intentional way for years, and have discovered that they have enhanced my connection with Spirit and with my higher Self; they have helped me to discover my true purpose, and start to heal those deep wounds. The call then became to help guide others on their own personal, unique journeys of self-discovery, so I am following that call. As someone who is still doing my own work to explore the roots of suffering, shadow, and trauma, I am here to show up for others, and hold an impeccable space for healing, growth, and transformation to occur. I work with all walks of life in the plant medicine/psychedelic space, co-facilitate integration circles, co-facilitate small group journey work, and work 1x1 with people to help them confidently navigate their experiences. I feel a profound connection with Mother Earth, and I am committed to a practice of being a humble servant to all beings. What I have to offer is a compassionate, empathetic and open heart, grounding energy, and a genuine desire to help others trust their own inner wisdom.