A unique approach that goes beyond the ordinary, offering you tools and support to safely navigate your plant medicine journey.
NeuroEmotional Coaching and Plant Medicine Journeys.
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Plant medicine journeys are often seen as standalone experiences, but in order to truly facilitate growth, they should be complemented by proper pre and post-support.
Pre-journey, NeuroEmotional Coaching provides the emotional foundation necessary for an intentional and successful experience, ensuring you’re well-equipped to navigate the depths of your feelings, no matter where they may take you – before, during and after your journey.
Post-journey, when your brain is in a state of heightened neuroplasticity, NeuroEmotional Coaching aids in deep emotional integration and reinforces positive thought patterns, ensuring the lessons from your journey are fully absorbed and long-lasting. By combining these modalities, you’ll embark on a journey of profound self-discovery, gaining the clarity and resilience needed to create lasting change in your life.
Warning: Altered states of consciousness are nothing to mess with and should never be taken lightly, especially if you’re a woman.
Unfortunately there will always be people with less than genuine intentions. Who you choose to journey with, your choice of plant medicine, your medical history, whether you’re in a group setting or 1-on-1 environment (so so so important) – all of these factors should be deeply considered before taking the plunge to the most vulnerable areas of your psyche, so you can experience your best possible outcome.
Those who respect this process, prepare well and follow through with supportive integration practices, will have the most profound and life-changing experiences. But please remember that life-changing experiences can go both ways – do your research and make sure that you can 100% trust the plant medicine guide/s that you choose to work with and that they are operating from a place of integrity.
Our ‘Safely Held’ Approach
They say a plant medicine journey is experienced three times: when dreamed of, when lived, and when remembered. We are here to help you safely navigate through all of these phases and support you through one of the biggest experiences of your life. Between the three of us, we have come up with the ‘Safely Held’ approach, designed specifically to keep women safe when journeying with these powerful and ancient medicines.
Shannon Mary
NeuroEmotional Coach with The Center for Emotional Education
Shannon is an experienced NeuroEmotional Coach, trained at The Center for Emotional Education in the US. She uses the latest neuroscience insights to guide clients through deep emotional work, helping them consistently operate from their highest potential. With personal experience in psychedelics and having guided numerous journeys, Shannon understands the transformative process and the depths her clients will journey. Her expertise makes her the perfect ally for those seeking personal growth through plant medicine.
Melanie Dijkhuizen
Plant Medicine Facilitator and Microdosing Coach
Melanie discovered the power of mushrooms during her own healing journey. After exploring various holistic modalities, she was drawn to plant medicine, diving deep into research and eventually guiding journeys herself. Melanie combines her knowledge of natural medicine and intuitive skills to facilitate healing. Known for her gentle, “midwife-like” approach, she allows each journey to unfold naturally. A trauma-informed guide, she has supported many women through challenging experiences, and we’re grateful to have her as part of this transformative process.
Mirja Meenal
Reiki Master and Founder of The Afrobuddha School of Yoga & Meditation
Mirja is an intuitive healer who supports others in their personal development and healing. After becoming a Reiki Master in 2012 and gaining expertise in Vortex Healing, she refined her ability to help individuals find balance and evolve into higher states of consciousness. Mirja understands plant medicines and their role in shifting perspectives, and she specialises in realigning the body’s energy system post journey. Her approach blends the grounding energy of nature with supportive yoga techniques to help individuals integrate higher energies and enhance their well-being.
Our Process: A Safely Held Journey from Start to Finish
At our core, we believe that true transformation happens when you are fully supported before, during, and after your plant medicine journey. We’ve carefully designed a process to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you are emotionally prepared, physically nurtured, and energetically balanced.
Pre-Journey Preparation
The journey begins with three 1-hour NeuroEmotional Coaching sessions with Shannon over a 3-week period. This foundational phase ensures you are emotionally grounded and ready to embark on the experience. Shannon will guide you in setting clear intentions and help you uncover any potential emotional blocks that might surface during the journey. This phase is essential for cultivating the mental clarity and emotional stability necessary to navigate the depths of your journey with confidence.
Your Journey Day
After the pre-journey coaching, Shannon will brief Melanie on your intentions and any potential challenges that may arise during your experience. Melanie will then meet with you to show you the space where your journey will take place and provide pre-journey detox diet support, creating a plan to cleanse and prepare your body physically and emotionally for the experience. This session helps you feel comfortable and aligned with the process, setting the foundation for a safe and transformative experience. On the day of your journey, Melanie will guide you through with compassionate support, creating a nurturing environment for your healing and growth.
Energy Healing and Integration
Post-journey, you will meet with Mirja for an energy body recalibration session, followed by personalised yoga support in two 1-hour sessions. These are crucial parts of the process, where Mirja will help you realign your energy and ground the shifts in consciousness that you’ve experienced. Her intuitive, nature-focused healing will support your body in processing the journey, while the personalised yoga sessions are designed to further enhance this grounding through movement and breathwork. This combination prepares you for the next phase of integration, ensuring both your mind and body are aligned for long-lasting transformation.
Integration and Long-Lasting Transformation
Finally, you will return to Shannon for three additional NeuroEmotional Coaching sessions, held over another 3-week period. This is the integration phase, where we focus on weaving the insights and lessons from your journey into your everyday life. With your brain in a heightened state of neuroplasticity, this is the ideal time to reinforce new thought patterns and ensure lasting emotional growth. Through these sessions, Shannon will help you solidify the positive changes, providing the clarity and resilience needed to create enduring transformation.
Held in Safety, Guided with Care.
From start to finish, our approach ensures that you are held in a safe, supportive space, giving you the tools to navigate your journey with confidence and emerge from the experience more grounded, empowered, and connected to your true self.
Feedback from some of the lovely people we've worked with:
“It's hard to describe the magnitude of the transformation from my mushroom journey. The instinctive guidance amplified and elevated my healing experience with the safe sacred space that was created and held before, during and after my ceremony, effortlessly flowing with the rise and fall of my journey, and translating my soul when it called for perspective. Everything from comfort, support, to the music was perfectly curated. I have a deep and loving respect for this medicine for giving me the gift of healing. It gave me permission to unravel, soften, surrender and experience a sweet slice of freedom. _SHE_ is a force to be reckoned with and I am forever grateful for this invaluable experience.”
LCYoga Teacher, Mom of 3.
“Today has been a whirlwind of emotions – anxiety, stress, happiness, sadness, and laughter all rolled into one. Shannon has an innate ability to hold a nurturing space that allows you to navigate your own feelings and thoughts. She doesn't try to dictate what you should feel, think, or do and her non-judgmental approach is truly refreshing, making this experience highly recommended for anyone dealing with challenging situations that require introspection.”
KJEntrepreneur
“I started my NeuroEmotional coaching sessions with Shannon with the intention of embarking on a mushroom journey. Shannon and I established an immediate connection, fostering a natural and effortless counselling atmosphere. After three sessions, we mutually decided that I was ready to proceed with the journey. This empowerment gave me the freedom to make choices about my own well-being and reminded me that I am the one who is in control of myself, my wellbeing and the thoughts in my head. The impact of this experience on my OCD tendencies has been profound, with my tics diminishing or disappearing entirely, bringing me great happiness. Shannon consistently emphasised that the journey wasn't a magical solution (excuse the pun) but a valuable addition to my personal toolkit for navigating life. It has enabled me to accept who I am and what I've experienced. I cannot express enough gratitude to Shannon for her pivotal role in helping me become a better version of myself.”
DEPhotographer
“From the day I booked, through to the end of the journey and after, I felt so held and safe. Shannon has a calm energy and I am so grateful for her coaching sessions. They really helped me gain an understanding of myself as well as integrate the journey lessons into my life. Thank you, for providing a beautiful, non-judgmental space to go on a journey where I gained a sense of peace.”
CTPhotographer, Mom of 2.
“A life changing experience that encourages you to surrender your perception of reality for six hours and discover just how limiting your perception of reality was. It gave me an opportunity to choose again. To be guided to a clean slate where I can use my current knowledge of the world and blend it with a more enlightened understanding of it. It's in this blend of the new and old, where I have found the courage to embrace the unknown. l recommend 'the journey' to all earthlings who wish to break through their glass ceilings.”
PHFilm Director
Safely Held Journey with Shannon, Melanie and Mirja (8 Week Process)
If you’re interested in any of the packages listed below, feel free to book a complimentary call with me. We can explore your needs and find the option that best suits you. For those who may need some flexibility around full pricing, we’re open to discussing payment options – we trust that you will approach this with integrity.
Pre-Journey Preparation (Online)
3 x 1 hour NeuroEmotional Coaching sessions with Shannon over the 3 week period leading up to your journey. We’ll dive deep into your emotional landscape, explore and solidify your intentions, and equip you with essential tools to engage with your feelings, and build a strong foundation of trust within to prepare for your best possible journey experience.
R7,500
Full Journey Immersion
- Pre-Journey Detox Diet Support with Melanie (1 x 1 hr session)
- Plant Medicine Ceremony with Melanie (Full Day)
- Energy Body Recalibration Session with Mirja (1 x 1 hr sessions)
- Personalised Yoga Support with Mirja (1 x 1 hr sessions)
Please note: We are Cape Town based and these sessions all need to be done in person.
R7,000
Post-Journey Integration (Online)
3 x 1 hour NeuroEmotional Coaching sessions with Shannon over the 3 week period following your journey. This is the integration phase, where we focus on weaving the insights and lessons from your journey into your everyday life. With your brain in a heightened state of neuroplasticity, this is the ideal time to reinforce new thought patterns and ensure lasting emotional growth.