Sex, Psychics & Psychedelics
The Podcast hosted by Banana Jane Garnett
Join Banana Jane Garnett's adventures into the salacious and the spiritual, including talks with idiosyncratic healers — like the psychic who talks to both sides of congress, the hairdresser who discovered she could talk with dead people through sister braids, the death doula who uses 5 MAO DMT to release spirits, the former Meth addict artist who was healed by Iboga, a Tantric sex-cult leader, and a Trans sex worker with surprising insights into what people are really looking for.
Throughout these intimate conversations, Banana Jane brings in her own experience as an Oxford academic, a licensed psychologist, a Hollywood producer, an erotic anthropologist, and her ongoing travels as a psychonaut.
THE EPISODES
April 23, 2021
Welcome To Sex, Psychics & Psychedelics
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Sex, Psychics, & Psychedelics will drop weekly on Thursdays.
June 17, 2021
"God Is In The Body" (w/Loa Myst)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Loa Topics: Sexual healing, near-death experiences, dissociative amnesia, and more.
July 29, 2021
"Sexploration & The New Tantra" (w/Alexa Vartman)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Alexa Vartman. Jane talks to Alexa about “50 misconceptions of Sex”, the New Tantra School, gender fluidity, womb orgasms, and more.
July 08, 2021
"The Slow Build of the Self" (w/Mylee Blake)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Mylee Blake (@myleeblake on Instagram)
June 24, 2021
"Mapping The Soul" (w/Precious McGill)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Precious McGill.
July 01, 2021
"Facilitating Death" (w/Mary Brierre)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Mary Brierre (@anam_cara_doula on IG)
August 12, 2021
"The World's First Vagina Superhero" (w/Ariel Saint White)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Ariel Saint White. Jane talks to Ariel about her work with "My Little Yoni", a progressive sex ed platform for kids. Now, let's dive in! -- Learn more about My Little Yoni @mylittleyoni & at https://mylittleyoni.com.
September 09, 2021
"Psychedelicious" (w/Kelli Tennant)
Jane is joined by Kelli Tennant a college volleyball star turned sports reporter who is now a sexual influencer. Kelli shares some pivotal moments in her life that led her to stop trying to always please everyone else and start pleasing herself. They talk about Kelli's monogam'ish' relationship and fighting the need to look a certain way during sexual experiences. Connect with Kelli on Instagram @kellimtennant.
September 23, 2021
"Men, Sex & Pleasure" (w/Cam Fraser)
In this episode, Jane is joined by Australia’s leading men’s sex coach Cam Fraser. A truly insightful conversation around the stigmas associated with men’s sexual performance. Cam shares some of the most commonly asked questions from his clients, the main one being “how do I make my penis bigger?”, and they discuss some of the keys to having great sex. How a back injury lead Cam into becoming a sex coach Why penis size is his most common conversation The importance of normalizing these kinds of topics The damage porn is creating on men’s expectations around sex How to use porn in to diversify the pleasure experience What’s the deal with dick pics? Men need to shift their performance mindset in the bedroom The best ways to communicate with your lover around your wants and needs. Check out Cam on Instagram @thecamfraser
October 14, 2021
"Pleasure as Medicine" (w/Miriam Elyse)
Miriam Elyse is an LA based Tantra yoga practitioner and women’s sexuality coach. Miriam found tantra yoga on her own healing - she used it to heal past traumas and to reconnect to her own power. Today she works with people to help change unhealthy patterns in relationships, break through blocks to pleasure, and reignite their inner fire. She also leads workshops, trainings, retreats around the world and speaks on panels offering her perspective on sacred sexuality, mind-body empowerment, and healing sexuality as a means of spiritual growth. For more info on Miriam’s practice headover too: https://www.miriamelyse.com. In this episode Miriam breaks down Sexual Appetites, her Tantra journey, and dealing with being at odds with yourself.
November 11, 2021
Season One Wrap Up
Join Banana Jane as she wraps up season one of the show, sharing thoughts, feedback and takeaways from Sex Psychics and Psychedelics so far. While on hiatus and to stay posted on new developments, be sure to follow Jane on IG @thebananajane or for more info go to bananajane.com Thank you for listening!
April 23, 2021
Welcome To Sex, Psychics & Psychedelics
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Sex, Psychics, & Psychedelics will drop weekly on Thursdays.
May 06, 2021
"Find A Psychic Who's Right For You" (w/Julie Hunter)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Julie Hunter. Jane and Julie discuss accepting uncertainty, finding a psychic who's right for you, and more.
May 20, 2021
"Into The Vastness" (w/Marie Leznicki)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Marie Leznicki (interviewing Jane!) Marie talks to Jane about her journey with Iboga, Ayahuasca, MDMA, and other plant medicines.
May 27, 2021
"From Sexual Wounding To Sacred Masculinity" (w/Adrian Grenier)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Adrian Grenier Jane talks to Adrian about rebelliousness, unmet needs, childhood wounds, and moving forward.
June 03, 2021
"Bringing Intellect & Reason To Psychic Readings" (w/Jennifer Lapierre Stone)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Jennifer Lapierre Stone Jennifer Lapierre Stone holds a Master degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science from Boston University. She brings intellect and reason into her psychic readings.
June 10, 2021
"The Magic Of The Frog" (w/Caitlin Thompson)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Caitlin Thompson After using kambo to heal from a chronic health condition that encompassed Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, bacterial infections, depression, pain and food sensitivities, Caitlin felt deeply called to be in service to providing kambo to those in need. Caitlin is a certified IAKP Kambo practitioner by the International Association of Kambo Practitioners. She has been serving kambo since 2015 and has facilitated over 800 sessions all over the world.
June 24, 2021
"Mapping The Soul" (w/Precious McGill)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Precious McGill.
July 01, 2021
"Facilitating Death" (w/Mary Brierre)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Mary Brierre (@anam_cara_doula on IG)
July 08, 2021
"The Slow Build of the Self" (w/Mylee Blake)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Mylee Blake (@myleeblake on Instagram)
July 15, 2021
"The Evolution of Spirit" (w/Reverend Carolyn Swift Jones)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Reverend Carolyn Swift Jones. Carolyn talks to Jane about her work at Unity in the Foothills- a church of New Thought, her experience as a “Secretary for spirit” for 30 years at The Guiding Circle, channeling intuitive/psychic readings for the highest good of individuals, and so much more!
July 22, 2021
"Iboga & Soul Retrieval" (w/Chor Boogie)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Chor Boogie. Jane talks to Chor about his work as a visionary American spray paint artist, Iboga, vision quests, soul retrieval, and how he became "Love Man".
August 05, 2021
"Why Not" (w/Jessie Morgan)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Jessie Morgan. Jane talks to Jessie about his work as a spiritual teacher and psychic from Kentucky.
August 19, 2021
"Intuitive Soul Reading" (w/Seana Zelazo)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Seana Zelazo. Jane talks to Seana about intuitive readings, self-love, and integrating mind body and spirit.
August 26, 2021
"Homegrown Plant Medicine" (w/Amanda Reiman)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Amanda Reiman. Jane talks to Amanda about her work with @personalplants – a media platform that supports the home cultivation and processing of therapeutic plants. Now, let's dive in! Follow Amanda on IG @amandamendoaklandish
September 02, 2021
"Accessing the Spirit World" (w/Eddie Connor)
Jane is joined by Eddie Connor, radio host, author & renowned celebrity psychic. Eddie very openly shares about his early experiences with communicating with the spirit world and the moment the “psychic doors flew open” for him. He shares how to use your intuition on a daily basis in a way that gives you access to your spirit guides, angels, and teachers. Connect with Eddie here or go to his website eddieconner.com
September 30, 2021
"EMDR & Psychedelic Integration" (w/Dr. Jenna Abell)
Dr. Jenna Abell, clinical psychologist, teacher, mentor, and trusted spiritual midwife joins Jane this episode to discuss her training in Attachment Focused EMDR Therapy. They talk about what breakthroughs have been developing with EMDR, how you can integrate psychedelics into your psychotherapy practice, and general understanding of what EMDR is. For more on Jenna please visit www.drjennaabell.com
October 07, 2021
"Tarot Reader & Sage" (w/Megan LeFey)
Megan LeFey is a world-renowned psychic-medium based out of New Mexico. Having studied and practiced the art of tarot for over 20 years, Megan's client's include Warner Brothers, Lionsgate, Express and more. She has been featured in ELLE Magazine, Buzzfeed and GQ to name a few. For more info go to www.meganlefey.com.In this episode Jane and Megan breakdown the psychic process, Megan’s unique visionary gifts, manifesting and love and divine timing
October 28, 2021
"How to Unplug" (w/Suze Yalof Schwartz)
Suze Yalof Schwartz is the CEO and Founder of Unplug Meditation, the author of Unplug: A Simple Guide To Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers, and the creator of the Unplug Meditation App. Suze and Jane are old colleagues from the early years at Unplug studios where Jane used to guide meditation- her meditations are still on the Unplug app.For more info go to www.unplug.com IG: @unplugmeditation and @suzeyalofschwartz
November 04, 2021
"Animal Power" (w/Alyson Charles)
Internationally renowned Shaman, Best-Selling Author and Host of Ceremony Circle Podcast, Alyson Charles, went from being a national champion athlete, top-rated radio host and national daytime television talk show host, to aligning with her calling as a Shaman after a traumatic moment provided her awakening. Jane talks with Alyson about her book ANIMAL POWER and how to heal and receive blessings through connecting with the power animal who most wishes to support you at this time. Find out more at www.alysoncharles.com and on IG @iamalysoncharles 1.)
November 11, 2021
Season One Wrap Up
Join Banana Jane as she wraps up season one of the show, sharing thoughts, feedback and takeaways from Sex Psychics and Psychedelics so far. While on hiatus and to stay posted on new developments, be sure to follow Jane on IG @thebananajane or for more info go to bananajane.com Thank you for listening!
April 23, 2021
Welcome To Sex, Psychics & Psychedelics
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Sex, Psychics, & Psychedelics will drop weekly on Thursdays.
May 13, 2023
"Getting Real About Ketamine" (w/Dr. Will Siu)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Dr. Will Siu. Jane and Dr. Siu discuss his journey with psychedelics, healthy applications of ketamine, and more.
June 24, 2021
"Mapping The Soul" (w/Precious McGill)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Precious McGill.
July 01, 2021
"Facilitating Death" (w/Mary Brierre)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Mary Brierre (@anam_cara_doula on IG)
July 08, 2021
"The Slow Build of the Self" (w/Mylee Blake)
Join Banana Jane Garnett (licensed psychotherapist) as she explores inner illumination and liberation with guests from around the world. Today's guest: Mylee Blake (@myleeblake on Instagram)
September 16, 2021
"Psychedelics as a Gateway to Meditation" (w/Jazmin Hupp)
In this episode, Jane is joined by author and cannabis entrepreneur Jazmin Hupp. Jazmin is the founder of Women Grow an organization focused on female leadership in the cannabis industry. Their discussion covers the following subjects... Inequality of Women in tech Racism in the war on drugs Marijuana and feminine cultivation. Learning curve Psychedelics and business The story of marijuana legalization Data points to track for psychedelic legalization Marijuana moms using for terminally ill children. Hope for further in the marijuana business. Check out Jazmin on Instagram @jasmintheinsideguide. Check out Women Grow Check out her book The Inside Guide
October 21, 2023
"Ancient & future wisdom" (w/Samantha Sweetwater)
Samantha Sweetwater is civilization designer, plant medicine guide, spiritual executive coach and writer. For over 30 years, Samantha has pioneered Embodied Awakening through the creation of soul-centric businesses, communities, art and evolutionary culture. As the founder of Dancing Freedom & PeaceBody Japan, she built a global movement touching tens of thousands of lives and training hundreds of facilitators on five continents. She have developed a unique ability to support people in the courageous re-alignment of your relationships, career and leadership with their souls. Find out more at www.samanthasweetwater.com and on IG @samanthasweetwater.
November 11, 2021
Season One Wrap Up
Join Banana Jane as she wraps up season one of the show, sharing thoughts, feedback and takeaways from Sex Psychics and Psychedelics so far. While on hiatus and to stay posted on new developments, be sure to follow Jane on IG @thebananajane or for more info go to bananajane.com Thank you for listening!
March 9, 2023
Self-Love Yoni Magic with Adriana Rizzolo
Adriana Rizzolo is the founder of Body Temple, OJAI. Adriana is also a sex educator for women, trans and nonbinary folks, a grief and aliveness doula, a Tantric meditation teacher, and an embodied movement facilitator. In today's episode, Adriana invites us to look at the disconnection between the body and traditional spirituality, invites us to meditate in a way that’s connected to our body and sexuality, and gives women specific tips for self-love Yoni work, along with tapping into the incredible power of the tantric goddesses.
February 23, 2023
Somatica with Celeste Hirschman
Self- described as “a very horny woman” San Franscisco based sex coach Celeste Hirschman, (co-founder of the Somatica Institute), guides us through the choppy waters of relationships, sex, and how to keep long term relationship hot and alive. Celeste shows us how to use passion as a tool, how to navigate the tension between individualism and attachment, and how to ultimately draw our own authentic maps for pleasurable real relationships with ourselves and others.
February 09, 2023
Surrogate Partner Therapy with Dr. Vena Blanchard
Today's guest- Dr. Vena Blanchard is the President of the International Professional Surrogates Association. In this episode Vena shares the wisdom of 49 years in the field of Surrogate Partner Therapy. Vena explains how partner surrogacy is fundamentally different from Sex work and guides us through the stages of this powerful intimacy healing process. In this episode, we touch on intimacy issues, erectile distinction, vaginismus, communication, consent, the therapeutic container, and the optimal triangle of healing that occurs between the client the surrogate, and the client's therapist- all working as a team.
January 19, 2023
King of Kink with Orpheus Black
In this episode banana Jane goes deep with Orpheus Black examining the underlying themes of kink, addressing such questions as:What actually authentically drives our sexuality? How do power dynamics and role plays operate within couples? What is the intrinsic value of deviation? How come submission is so powerful? What does it mean to be a Dom? What is the power of submission, surrender and the all important creation of both safety, and ritual, within kink?
January 26, 2023
Mastering Ketamine with Dr Eva Altobelli
Dr Eva Altobelli, an Addiction Psychiatrist who runs HOME-LA, a wellness center integrating therapy, psychiatry, and psychedelics. In this episode Eva guides us through the burgeoning world of Ketamine therapies assessing Ketamine’s applications for pain, depression and talk therapy, as well as its costs, shortcomings and future possibilities. And then there’s that deeper question we’re invited to explore: does Ketamine in fact have a soul? And how is it helping at large?
March 2, 2023
Psychedelic Lovebirds with Dr. Angela Taylor and Brian Mattson
Psychotherapists Dr. Angela Taylor and Brian Mattson MFT are a true medicine couple. In this episode, they discuss their own personal use of psychedelics as a tool to create a deep sustainable, and loving relationship. In this podcast, Angela and Brian discuss the functions of ritual, micro-dosing and macro-dosing, shared spirituality, and the critical function of gaining greater perspectives through psychedelic exploration.
February 16, 2023
Psilocybin Santa with Jay Aedo
Jay Aedo is with us today to share his experience as an expert psilocybin grower philanthropist at the heart of the psychedelic revolution. In this episode we discuss the backstory of Jays becoming a “Psilocybin Santa” the philosophy behind growing and giving away magic mushrooms, what it takes to cultivate the exquisitely high vibrations of Jays “b-positive” strain, and what the mushrooms themselves might have to say…
February 02, 2023
Breaking Trauma's Spells with Mark Brayne
In this thorough breakdown of EMDR bananaJane interviews accredited EMDR consultant and ex-BBC journalist Mark Brayne on Attachment focused EMDR. Mark Brayne guides us through the negative spellbusting possible with this extremely effective therapeutic technique. This episode covers the ways EMDR can clear trauma, lay down new neural pathways, effect epigenetic transformation and intergenerational healing, as well as connecting us to the transdimensional and collective unconscious.