Episode 2: Trauma Recovery with Psilocybin, Friendship & Healing in Motherhood with Tessa Metiva

In this intimate conversation, host Elle is joined by her dear friend and certified trauma recovery coach, Tessa Metiva. The two reflect on how their paths fatefully crossed during a period of deep mental health challenges and divorce in Elle's life.

Tessa, who is also a certified psychedelic preparation and integration coach, shares her "why" for this work, rooted in her own healing journey. Elle gets vulnerable about her powerful experiences with psilocybin in a therapeutic setting—from a gentle first ceremony to a heroic dose that "cracked her open" and led to profound spiritual insights.

They dive into the critical importance of preparation and integration, highlighting how their unique friendship was forged through this process. The conversation also explores the intersection of motherhood and mental health, as Tessa shares her personal struggles with postpartum depression and her founding of the Cool Mom Collective to build a much-needed community for new moms.

This episode is a raw look at how unconventional paths to healing can lead to deep personal growth and lasting connection.

Mentioned during the episode:

Cool Mom Collective - https://www.instagram.com/coolmomcollectiveden/
M.O.M. (Moms on Mushrooms) - https://www.momsonmushrooms.com/
Sacred Ace CBD Skincare - https://sacredaceskincare.com/