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Sep 21
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#60: Theo Fotopoulos: Shadow Work, Psych...

James Xander
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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Theo Fotopoulos — psychosomatic coach, plant medicine facilitator, and men’s work leader — to explore the depths of shadow work, initiation, and the mysteries of consciousness.

Theo has lived a life on the edge: near-death experiences, years of men’s coaching, dozens of plant medicine ceremonies, and relentless initiations into both shadow and light. What he’s discovered along the way is a path of radical honesty, embodiment, and service.

Together, we dive into:

  • Theo’s near-death experiences and how they shattered his identity.
  • The turning point that led him from PTSD into plant medicine.
  • Why integration is the work — and why chasing ceremonies misses the point.
  • How the body’s nervous system is the true gatekeeper for psychedelic depth.
  • The vital importance of rites of passage and initiation for modern men.
  • Cannabis as the “dark feminine” and how to work with her consciously.
  • Bufo, Ayahuasca, Kambo, and the initiations that broke Theo open.
  • The danger of spiritual bypassing and the shadow of “love and light.”
  • The future of humanity: collective shadow work, split realities, and the return to wholeness.
  • Why you will find your light by going into your darkness
  • The lesson Theo would leave to the next generation

This episode is for anyone walking the path of initiation — seekers, leaders, facilitators, and those who know there is more to life than meets the eye.

Resources & Mentions:

  • King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert Moore
  • Joseph Campbell — “Follow your bliss”
  • The Cosmic Matrix Podcast (Bernhard Guenther & Laura Matsue)

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