Insights from Plant Medicine for the Adoption Constellation with Mee Ok Icaro and Leslie Pate Mackinnon - Ep 152

Unraveling Adoption

“Psychedelics can offer a portal to other consciousnesses and open spaces beyond our regular reality.” -- Mee Ok Icaro (adoptee)

“Psychedelics can be a powerful tool for deep work and accessing feelings”. - Leslie Pate Mackinnon (birth mom)

“Psychedelics can lead to transformative experiences, dividing life into before and after the journey.” -- Beth Syverson (adoptive parent)

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All adoption constellation members (adoptees, birth/first parents, adoptive parents, and other allies) are invited to a Medicine Circle on July 7, 2024, led by Mee Ok Icaro and hosted by Unraveling Adoption. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/medicine-circle-for-the-adoption-constellationwith-mee-ok-icaro-tickets-925600595297

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Episode Summary:

In this episode, we are joined by two previous guests, Leslie Pate Mackinnon and Mee Ok Icaro, to discuss the role of sacred plant medicine in their personal healing journeys and its potential to bring the adoption community together.

Leslie, a birth mother, shares her experience of coming out of the adoption fog and how plant medicine has helped her access deep-seated trauma, both psychological and physical. She emphasizes the importance of doing thorough research, having a support system in place, and being open to sharing one's authentic self within the adoption community.

Mee Ok, a Korean adoptee, highlights the transformative power of plant medicine in connecting with her ancestry and understanding the interconnectedness of her lineage. She emphasizes the need for adoptees to have a voice in the adoption narrative and the importance of collective healing within the community.

Beth, an adoptive mother, shares her journey of exploring plant medicine as a means of healing her own trauma and supporting her son through his struggles. She reflects on the role of adoptive parents in collaborating with adoptees and birth parents to create a more compassionate and understanding adoption community.

The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of integrating plant medicine into the adoption healing process, emphasizing the need for compassion, understanding, and collaboration among all members of the adoption constellation. The guests discuss the importance of personal healing as a foundation for collective healing and the potential for plant medicine to facilitate deeper connections and empathy within the adoption community.

As the episode concludes, the guests offer insights and advice for individuals interested in exploring plant medicine within the context of adoption, encouraging a mindful and intentional approach to healing and fostering unity within the adoption community. The episode serves as a reminder of the power of compassion, understanding, and shared experiences in promoting healing and growth within the adoption community.

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RESOURCES:

Mee Ok’s contact information:

• Connect with Mee Ok through her website: https://holdingcompassionate.space/

• Find out about Mee Ok’s November 2024 ayahuasca retreat at Soltara in Costa Rica: https://holdingcompassionate.space/soltara-retreat/

• Follow Mee Ok:

  • on Substack: meeok.substack.com

  • on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dasmeeok

  • and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dasmeeok/

Leslie’s contact information:

• Reach Leslie through her website: https://lesliepatemackinnon.com/

• Follow Leslie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063478541379

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

• Read Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence: https://amzn.to/4cehIZF

• Soltara Healing Center (Costa Rica): https://tinyurl.com/meeok - use MEEOK at checkout for a $200 discount.

• Indigenous Medicine Declaration summarized by Mee Ok Icaro: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tttSgW6k9Lfvj3KtPrYJXPJ8jjO_b6QV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117433279134255670011&rtpof=true&sd=true

• Hear Mee Ok’s previous Unraveling Adoption podcast episode, “Ayahuasca for Transforming Trauma and Pain with Mee Ok Icaro”: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28697873

• Hear Leslie’s previous Unraveling Adoption podcast episode, “A Birth Mother's Perspective with Leslie Pate Mackinnon”: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25530480

Other Resources:

• APtitude Support Group for Adoptive Parents Facing Adoption’s Challenges: http://UnravelingAdoption.com/APtitude

• Other Parents Like Me - http://oplm.com

• Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents who have a child struggling with addiction: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/

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TIME STAMPS

• Introduction to the Podcast: 00:00:02-00:00:12

• Guest Introductions and Topic Introduction: 00:00:12-00:00:55

• Personal Experiences with Plant Medicine: 00:00:55-00:01:30

• Discussion on Individual Healing with Plant Medicine: 00:01:30-00:02:40

• Leslie's Introduction and Adoption Journey: 00:02:40-00:03:54

• Beth's Introduction and Adoption Journey: 00:04:00-00:05:40

• Mee Ok Icaro's Introduction and Adoption Journey: 00:05:40-00:06:22

• Reasons for Pursuing Plant Medicines: 00:06:22-00:08:56

• Impact of Plant Medicines on Healing: 00:08:56-00:10:21

• Ancestral Healing and Insights: 00:10:21-00:12:20

• Healing in Relation to Adoption: 00:12:20-00:14:55

• Preparation and Support for Plant Medicine Journeys: 00:15:00-00:27:03

• Personal Growth and Community Healing: 00:27:03-00:39:41

• Collective Healing and Collaboration: 00:39:47-00:46:33