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True Crime Connections

Episode Nov 27th 2024:
Discovering Inner Strength

In this episode, Iván reveals how unmet emotional needs fuel our wounds and offers tips on healing by meeting these needs. He stresses the importance of emotional intelligence and how societal norms can stifle it. Through engaging stories, Iván shows how science and spirituality can unite for a holistic healing approach. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone curious about trauma and healing. Ivan's insights will inspire you whether you're a parent, educator, or on your healing journey.

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A Little Room for Healing

With Joel Friedrich

Episode 26:
The Great Unknown with Iván Chocrón

In this episode, Iván and Joel talk about fear of death and how it influences our beliefs, and how death-like experiences on psychedelics changed his views on death and spirituality. They wonder if fear of death is actually a result of a fear of life. Iván also gives us a closer look at what a shaman is and they discuss the possibility of holding everything as true.

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Integrating Conscioussness Podcast

With Lelañea Fulton

Episode 01:
Exploring the Science Behind Plant Medicine with Facilitator Iván Chocrón

Iván Chocrón discusses the concept of 'Mother Aya' and the difference between a facilitator and a shaman. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and understanding environment for participants, regardless of their beliefs. He also discusses working with different plant medicines, including Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and Iboga. Iván explores the intersection of science and spirituality in Ayahuasca experiences and explains the neurological effects of plant medicine. They explore the process of reconnecting with fears and letting go, the role of plant medicine in shadow work, and how it helps expand consciousness and raise vibration. The conversation ends with a discussion on hope and the journey toward harmony, as well as the power of meditation in increasing self-awareness and consciousness.

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The Rising Leader

With Mark Silverman

Episode 063:
Journey to transformation: Iván Chocrón on plant medicine and leadership

"In this eye-opening conversation, Iván shares his insights into the powerful transformation that can occur through plant medicine journeys and leadership coaching. As a passionate facilitator and teacher, Iván's dedication to helping others unlock their true potential and find their life's purpose is nothing short of inspirational. Programs like the one he guided me through reinforced my leadership skills and led to personal and financial gains that I never anticipated. Iván takes a pragmatic and accessible approach to healing, coaching, and self-discovery, challenging societal concepts and stigma around plant medicines. He transitions from traditional healing ceremonies to sharing practices that bring about healing without using plant medicines, believing in meeting people where they are in their personal and spiritual journeys”

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Deepen with Christina

Episode 113:
”Expanding Consciousness with Iván Chocrón”

"Explore the complex interplay of consciousness and money with Iván Chocrón, the facilitator of a transformative ceremony Christina participated in months ago. Iván, having led hundreds of ceremonies over the past decade, possesses deep insights into the human psyche and our societal journey towards healing and evolution.

The episode delves into Iván's vast experience, discussing the psychological impact of money, and the financial aspects of ceremonial practices. This intriguing conversation covers seldom-discussed topics, offering listeners a chance to consider new ideas or expand upon their current perspectives.

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Bald and Bold

Episode 014:
”When science meets spirituality. Inner healing with Iván Chocrón”

"In this episode of "Bald & Bold," your favorite reflective yet slightly irreverent hosts, Mike Fuhrmann and Moneel Trivedi, journey into a world where science high-fives spirit, and healing gets a modern makeover.”

What happens when an engineer walks into a shaman's hut? You get a unique healing methodology that's part mathematics, part magic, and totally mesmerizing. Iván has blended the rationality of western psychology with the rich traditions of plant medicine and shamanic practices, proving that the path to enlightenment doesn’t always need to be mystical – sometimes, it can be methodical!

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Mark J. Silverman

Episode 017 I Part 1:
Ayahuasca, psychedelics and healing our deepest wounds

"Iván joins us today to discuss Ayahuasca, psychedelics, and healing our deepest wounds. He describes how he met a shaman for the first time and shares his path into plant medicine and healing work. He defines plant medicines, enumerates the most popular kinds of them, and explains what it really means to heal. Iván also discusses the historical and anthropological underpinnings of plant medicines and highlights the importance of healing pain and trauma from its root cause.”


Episode 017 I Part 2:
Marijuana and the elephant in the room

Mark J. Silverman

Iván joins us today to share insight on marijuana and highlight how it differs from Ayahuasca. He outlines how to start your journey with Ayahuasca. He discusses numbing mechanisms and how they can take away your willpower. He also underscores the importance of expanding your capacity to hold pain and how true healing from pain is possible.”


Listen Hunnay with Jeannie Mai

Debunking the myths of Ayahuasca

“This episode gives a whole new meaning to "What's the Tea?". Jeannie Mai is curious about the benefits of Ayahuasca so she's invited Iván, a facilitator who's been leading the ceremony all over the world, to get to the bottom of what this tea even is and what it even does. Iván will discuss how his first experience with Ayahuasca inspired him to become a facilitator and how this tea can help you explore parts of yourself that have yet to be uncovered. Jeannie's curious about who wouldn’t be a good candidate for ingesting the tea. And finally, Jeannie and her brother Dennis decide whether or not they want to try it.”

Speaker Appearances

Live at District 216

TOPIC: “Shamanism vs. Westernism in Healing Ceremonies: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Practices”.
DATE: September 25th, 2024 | Santa Barbara, CA
WEB: www.district216.com

“Iván’s presentation shed light on the distinct yet interconnected approaches to healing seen in Shamanic traditions and Western practices. He began by discussing the roots of Shamanism, which emphasizes a deep connection with nature, spirit, and the use of plant medicines in healing rituals. These ancient ceremonies focus on the holistic healing of body, mind, and soul, with a profound understanding of the emotional and spiritual dimensions of trauma. In contrast, Iván highlighted the Western approach, which often prioritizes science, clinical methodologies, and the psychological frameworks of healing. While effective, modern practices can sometimes overlook the spiritual and emotional layers that Shamanic traditions hold at the core. He emphasized that while these worldviews might seem at odds, they each offer valuable perspectives that, when integrated, can create a more complete approach to healing.”


The Science of Psychedelics Conference

TOPIC: “How mescaline-containing plants heal your emotional body through the opening of the heart”.
DATE: April 28th - 30th, 2023 | Phoenix AZ
WEB: www.thescienceofpsychedelics.com

“Iván has facilitated over 400 journeys with different plants over 10 years. With a background in chemistry, he is the author of two exciting upcoming books on plant medicine facilitation and healing work. He'll enlighten us on the effects of using mescaline-containing plants from a psychological, scientific, chemical and spiritual lens, understanding better in which ways these plants have a more masculine energy, historical context, the meta analysis, as well as the differences to other plant medicines. He'll also discuss conservation, adapting its usage to a modern western context and the benefits of integrating these experiences when used in conjunction with Ayahuasca.”