Emotional Intelligence vs. Spiritual Abuse: What Plant Medicine Can’t Fix

In this fiery episode of Legacy Beyond Time, Damaysi pulls back the curtain on a topic few dare to touch: the gap between plant medicine experiences and real emotional intelligence. With over 10 ayahuasca ceremonies and 22 Bufo journeys behind her, she speaks from deep personal experience, yet she makes it clear that visions alone don’t equal maturity.

Damaysi unpacks why integration matters, how spiritual bypassing shows up in the psychedelic world, and the dangers of mistaking “doing the work” for just drinking the medicine. She shares real stories from inside ayahuasca circles... stories of predators, spiritual leaders with chaotic personal lives, and the painful consequences of confusing mystical openings with true healing.

This conversation is about exposing the shadow side of plant medicine circles, protecting the vulnerable, and showing how emotional intelligence is the bridge that turns spiritual insight into embodied wisdom. You’ll learn the everyday micro-practices of self-regulation, empathy, and containment that medicine alone cannot teach, and why your ability to hold your emotions determines your ability to hold your manifestations.

If you’re curious about plant medicine, already on that path, or navigating your own healing journey, this episode will challenge your perspective and equip you with the tools to spot red flags, protect your energy, and anchor into authentic growth.