Media Appearances
I've had the privilege of contributing to conversations on psychedelic integration and expressive arts therapy alongside experienced practitioners and researchers, including Dr. Dennis McKenna. Here's where you can find my work and these conversations
Brainforest Café Podcast with Dr. Dennis McKenna | McKenna Academy
In this conversation with Dr. Dennis McKenna, I discuss bridging interdisciplinary perspectives from psychedelic-induced psychosis to spiritual emergency. This interview was part of the promotional series for "When the Ceremony Doesn't End," a comprehensive online seminar I organized with support from McKenna Academy in February 2025, bringing together a diverse panel of experts to examine complex phenomena in psychedelic experiences.
Psychedelic Conversations Podcast #149
In this in-depth conversation, I explore spiritual emergency and psychedelic-induced psychosis alongside Lee Kaiser and podcast host Susan Guner.
We discuss the distinction between spiritual emergence and psychotic episodes, the importance of supervision and peer support for facilitators, and how traditional indigenous approaches complement Western psychiatric models. Lee shares his personal journey through two experiences of psychedelic-induced psychosis and recovery. A critical resource for facilitators, therapists, and anyone exploring consciousness work.
Rewire with Brian Coones #22 | Mariya Garnet - Medicine Woman
A conversation with Brian Coones exploring my journey from a sacred lake in Siberia to Peru, where I began my shamanic apprenticeship and founded Canto Luz, an off-the-grid rainforest retreat center. We discuss how I combine plant medicines and sound healing to bring health and inner peace into human experience, and my mission to "Be in Service To Life."
5x5 Conference, Collingwood | Experiential Presentation
Presenting at 5x5 Innovator's Forum in Collingwood—an intensive "TED Talk" style event spotlighting local changemakers. While my coaching work has evolved to focus on clinical psychotherapy and expressive arts therapy, this presentation demonstrates my commitment to bridging science, indigenous healing practices, and embodied transformation. The facilitation style and teaching methodology continue to inform my current workshops on psychedelic integration.
First Session | My Therapeutic Philosophy & Approach
A brief introduction to my work as a psychotherapist, demonstrating how I support clients in reconnecting with their embodied knowledge and inner wisdom through expressive arts therapy. This video offers insight into my foundational belief that "you are the medicine" and how I integrate traditional indigenous wisdom with contemporary psychotherapy to access the subconscious beyond talk therapy.
Interested in Having Me Speak or Facilitate?
Organizations, conference organizers, and retreat centers have invited me to facilitate workshops, present at conferences, and lead professional trainings. If you're interested in exploring collaboration, I'm here to discuss how my work might serve your community or event.
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Workshop & Speaking Formats:
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Keynote presentations (45-60 min)
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Experiential workshops (90 min - 3 hours)
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Professional development trainings (full day)
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Retreat facilitation (multi-day immersive experiences)
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Interested in collaborating? Reach out and we can discuss what might work best for your event or organization. I'm also open to custom-designed workshops tailored to your community's specific needs
