What does it mean for a woman to enter the world of plant medicine — especially in another country, placing her trust in people she may barely know?
Phoenix grew up between two worlds: New York and Ecuador. Those experiences eventually brought her back to Cuenca, where spirituality, Reiki, women’s circles and San Pedro became an important part of her life.
In this episode of El Cafecito Travel Talks, Tony sits down with Phoenix at her Sol Studio in Cuenca to talk about her journey from fear and uncertainty to becoming a facilitator herself.
Phoenix shares a distinctly female perspective on plant medicine: the importance of trust, the vulnerability of giving up control, concerns about personal safety, and why she believes women can bring a different kind of nurturing energy to these experiences.
They also talk about Phoenix’s life as a mother, raising binational children, the accident that led her to Reiki, and what it means to move between the very different worlds of New York and Ecuador.
This isn’t a conversation about convincing anyone to try plant medicine. It’s one woman’s story of how spirituality, culture and community became part of her life.
In this episode:
- Growing up between New York and Ecuador
- Phoenix’s journey into Reiki and natural medicine
- Women’s circles and the feminine perspective
- San Pedro and its place in Phoenix’s spiritual practice
- Why trust and safety matter, particularly for women
- Knowing when someone may not be ready
- Returning to everyday life after a spiritual experience
Guest: Phoenix
Sol Studio — Cuenca, Ecuador
Instagram: @Phoenixdevenus
The experiences and views discussed in this episode are Phoenix’s personal perspectives and should not be considered medical advice.
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