Psychedelic Therapy Needs More Than Good Intentions - Kylea Taylor, M.S., LMFT

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with therapist and InnerEthics® founder Kylea Taylor about why responsible psychedelic therapy requires more than good intentions. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-373/?ref=278 Kylea explains why non-ordinary states can amplify intimacy, vulnerability, countertransference, and practitioner blind spots. She presents ethics as an ongoing practice of self-inquiry, restraint, and right relationship rather than a set of rules consulted only after something goes wrong. Paul and Kylea also examine personal experience as preparation for facilitation, the complexities of touch and consent, the meaning of inner healing intelligence, and why compassionate peer consultation is essential for anyone holding space in psychedelic work. Kylea Taylor, M.S., LMFT, is a California licensed therapist and the founder of InnerEthics®, a self-reflective approach to relational ethics taught in breathwork and psychedelic practitioner trainings. A certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, she served as a senior trainer with Dr. Stanislav Grof throughout the 1990s. Kylea is the author of The Ethics of Caring and Peer Consultation Groups & Ethical Awareness Tools for Psychedelic Practitioners. She also co-founded SoulCollage®, helping train more than 6,000 facilitators across 63 countries. Highlights: Why non-ordinary states amplify ethical challenges Self-awareness and the practitioner's blind spots Whether facilitators need personal experience with altered states Touch, consent, and client autonomy in psychedelic therapy Supporting inner healing intelligence without over-intervening Recognizing transference and countertransference Right relationship as a practical ethical compass Peer consultation and compassionate accountability Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CmLVfgTpgrc Connect with Kylea: InnerEthics®: https://innerethics.com  KyleaTaylor.com: https://kyleataylor.com  Kylea Taylor's books: https://hanfordmead.com/product-category/authors/kylea-taylor/  InnerEthics® on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerethics/ Kylea Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleataylor/  Episode Sponsors: SSRI Deprescribing & Psychedelic Readiness Training with Dr. Dave Rabin Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.