Awakening 2025
Fourth Annual
4908 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
October 2–4, 2025
What to Expect in 2025
1000+ Participants
47+ Speakers
15 Live Psychedelic Music Performances
Exquisite Vegetarian & Vegan Cuisine
VIP Reception & After-Party
Psychedelic Ceremonies
Healing Workshops
Activation Lounge
Call Bree for Booth Opportunities 818-578-9420
Complimentary VIP Gift Bags
Vendors
Live Music
Educational Seminars
Celebrity Guests
After-Party Investment Forum
Activation Lounge
Networking
Art Gallery
Awakening 2025 is a convergence of the world’s leading experts in psychedelics.
You will have the opportunity to learn from the foremost researchers. healers. scientists. therapists. practitioners. activists. and thought leaders.
Join us and celebrate the Psychedelic Renaissance! Hear from over 33 of the leading experts in the field about how psychedelics can change your mind, change your life. and change the world.
Discover the potential of plant medicine and psychedelics-including magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine, DMT, cannabis, and MOMA-and learn how they are being used to treat a variety of mental and physical conditions.
Find out for yourself how psychedelics successfully address the current epidemic of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, pain, autism, OCD, and a variety of other psychological problems.
Learn from the health professionals who have facilitated countless successful breakthrough therapeutic sessions with the use of psychedelics and discover which of these substances might be right for you or someone you know. At Awakening 2024, you will learn how and where to begin your explorations into psychedelic healing.
This Year’s Agenda
THURSDAY 10/2
10am-9pm • Workshops & Ceremonies
6pm-9pm • VIP Speaker Media Reception
FRIDAY 10/3
10am-6pm • Conference
10am-9pm • Exhibits
10am-9pm • Workshops & Ceremonies
SATURDAY 10/4
10am-6pm • Conference
10am-9pm • Exhibits
10am-9pm • Workshops & Ceremonies
SUNDAY 10/5
12pm-5pm • VIP After-Party
Special Event
Small Group Ketamine Therapy for Healers
Thursday 10/2 10am-1:30pm
at Pala Medicine Pasadena, CA
Are you feeling the effects of burnout? Looking for a nervous system reset? Struggling with ongoing anxiety, depression, or the persistent feeling of being ‘stuck’?
This is a great opportunity to work with ketamine as a psychedelic medicine in a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment. Join us at Pala Medicine for a physician-led psychedelic ketamine session to support your healing journey.
Limited to 6 participants. A medical evaluation is required prior to participation. Total Cost: $497. Your ticket secures a spot with a $197 payment to the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles. A separate $300 fee will be paid directly to Pala Medicine for medical services after a required medical screening interview. If the medical screen recommends non-participation for clinical reasons, your payment will be refunded. You will need to arrange for a safe ride home following the event.
2025 Speakers Include:
Ketamine Coach
Anna Krishtal is a hypnotherapist and psychedelic preparation coach who teaches people how to work with their subconscious mind so psychedelics lead to real, lasting change. After a chaotic first journey took her four years to integrate, she became passionate about educating others on how preparation shapes the entire experience. Through step-by-step protocols and subconscious tools, she helps clients approach ketamine and other psychedelics with clarity and confidence. She hosts Ketamine Connections, the only podcast dedicated to ketamine healing. Learn more or connect at annakrishtal.com
Ketamine Coach
Anna Krishtal is a hypnotherapist and psychedelic preparation coach who teaches people how to work with their subconscious mind so psychedelics lead to real, lasting change. After a chaotic first journey took her four years to integrate, she became passionate about educating others on how preparation shapes the entire experience. Through step-by-step protocols and subconscious tools, she helps clients approach ketamine and other psychedelics with clarity and confidence. She hosts Ketamine Connections, the only podcast dedicated to ketamine healing. Learn more or connect at annakrishtal.com
Cheyenne Medicine Woman
Juanita Romano, also referred to by her Indigenous name Vanâheo’o (Sage Woman)
Is a Cheyenne Medicine Woman of over 20 years experience in the Healing Arts and founder of Healing Gardens Native American Church located in Los Angeles California.
In working with Grandmother Ayahuasca, she traveled to the Shipibo Tribe in South America were she emersed herself in the studies of the Icaros, plant diet protocols and other core elements of traditional led ceremonies under the guidance of the Shamanic Maestro of Inka Kena.
Juanita serves the vision of The Rainbow Tribe Prophecy, that healing belongs to us all, and that in harmony and unity we find our strength.
Cheyenne Medicine Woman
Juanita Romano, also referred to by her Indigenous name Vanâheo’o (Sage Woman)
Is a Cheyenne Medicine Woman of over 20 years experience in the Healing Arts and founder of Healing Gardens Native American Church located in Los Angeles California.
In working with Grandmother Ayahuasca, she traveled to the Shipibo Tribe in South America were she emersed herself in the studies of the Icaros, plant diet protocols and other core elements of traditional led ceremonies under the guidance of the Shamanic Maestro of Inka Kena.
Juanita serves the vision of The Rainbow Tribe Prophecy, that healing belongs to us all, and that in harmony and unity we find our strength.
Althete, World Champion, Psychedelic Researcher
Mark “The Shark” Irwin is a former Bare Knuckle Boxing World Champion and a three-time BKB Hall of Fame Award winner, known for his grit, resilience, and unshakable spirit. In a legendary moment of mind-body connection, he famously won the Bare Knuckle Boxing world championship while under the influence of over 7 grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
Today, Mark has turned his focus to healing and advocacy. He works with a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to reversing the effects of traumatic brain injuries through psychedelic-assisted research and therapy. His journey from fighter to healer embodies the profound transformation possible through plant medicine and purpose-driven work.
Althete, World Champion, Psychedelic Researcher
Mark “The Shark” Irwin is a former Bare Knuckle Boxing World Champion and a three-time BKB Hall of Fame Award winner, known for his grit, resilience, and unshakable spirit. In a legendary moment of mind-body connection, he famously won the Bare Knuckle Boxing world championship while under the influence of over 7 grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
Today, Mark has turned his focus to healing and advocacy. He works with a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to reversing the effects of traumatic brain injuries through psychedelic-assisted research and therapy. His journey from fighter to healer embodies the profound transformation possible through plant medicine and purpose-driven work.
Founder & CEO MUSHMAPS
Nick Desrosiers is the Founder & CEO of MUSHMAPS, where he leads efforts to myceliate access to psychedelic medicine and alternative health products through education, transparency, and collaboration. Guided by a deep reverence for psychedelics, personal autonomy, and holistic wellness, his work bridges professional expertise and personal entheogenic exploration. With 11 years in CPG and e-commerce, an MBA, and a background in exercise physiology and nutrition, Nick has led R&D, product management, and business development across food, beverage, and wellness industries. As an avid proponent of cognitive liberty, he aims to help create a future that allows everyone to heal without stigma.
www.linkedin.com/in/nick-desros
mushmaps.com
Founder & CEO MUSHMAPS
Nick Desrosiers is the Founder & CEO of MUSHMAPS, where he leads efforts to myceliate access to psychedelic medicine and alternative health products through education, transparency, and collaboration. Guided by a deep reverence for psychedelics, personal autonomy, and holistic wellness, his work bridges professional expertise and personal entheogenic exploration. With 11 years in CPG and e-commerce, an MBA, and a background in exercise physiology and nutrition, Nick has led R&D, product management, and business development across food, beverage, and wellness industries. As an avid proponent of cognitive liberty, he aims to help create a future that allows everyone to heal without stigma.
www.linkedin.com/in/nick-desros
mushmaps.com
Priestess and Founder-Temple of Eden
Suzi Kalypso is a passionate advocate for the decriminalization and sacramental use of entheogenic medicines, particularly 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo). As the Priestess and founder of the Temple of Eden, a nonprofit entheogenic church in Los Angeles, she offers group and private ceremonies, facilitator training, harm-reduction seminars, community healing events, and free integration support. Drawing from her own journey of trauma, recovery, and transformation, Suzi guides others through shadow work and “dark night of the soul” experiences from an astrological and spiritual perspective. Dedicated to awakening the Divine Feminine and Masculine, she envisions a hopeful future through the healing power of sacred medicines.
www.thetempleofeden.com
Info@thetempleofeden.com
310-912-0490
Instagram: @thetempleofeden
Priestess and Founder-Temple of Eden
Suzi Kalypso is a passionate advocate for the decriminalization and sacramental use of entheogenic medicines, particularly 5-MeO-DMT (Bufo). As the Priestess and founder of the Temple of Eden, a nonprofit entheogenic church in Los Angeles, she offers group and private ceremonies, facilitator training, harm-reduction seminars, community healing events, and free integration support. Drawing from her own journey of trauma, recovery, and transformation, Suzi guides others through shadow work and “dark night of the soul” experiences from an astrological and spiritual perspective. Dedicated to awakening the Divine Feminine and Masculine, she envisions a hopeful future through the healing power of sacred medicines.
www.thetempleofeden.com
Info@thetempleofeden.com
310-912-0490
Instagram: @thetempleofeden
Xaman
Shaun began his healing journey with conventional methods like counseling, NLP and Yoga. His life and healing journey took a profound leap forward in his first weekend of Ayahuasca Ceremony and continued to do so with all of the plant-based medicines he was blessed in working with for many years following.
His numerous travels to the Amazon jungle & his intensive dietas with Master Plant teachers have enabled him to learn from the plant spirits directly and have taught him the Sacred ways of the indigenous tribes. Shaun’s heart-centered work is offered with the intention of helping our families & community at-large to heal and honor our interconnectedness to all Beings.
shaun@divineguidance.me
Xaman
Shaun began his healing journey with conventional methods like counseling, NLP and Yoga. His life and healing journey took a profound leap forward in his first weekend of Ayahuasca Ceremony and continued to do so with all of the plant-based medicines he was blessed in working with for many years following.
His numerous travels to the Amazon jungle & his intensive dietas with Master Plant teachers have enabled him to learn from the plant spirits directly and have taught him the Sacred ways of the indigenous tribes. Shaun’s heart-centered work is offered with the intention of helping our families & community at-large to heal and honor our interconnectedness to all Beings.
shaun@divineguidance.me
Thursday
Clarity Room
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Kambo Ceremony
Speaker: Heather Mack
(Kambo, Plant Medicine & Reiki Practitioner)
• • •
1:00 – 2:50 PM
Breathwork Workshop
Speaker: Melissa Terese
• • •
3:00 – 4:50 PM
How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Experience
Speakers: Falcon Stephan, Anna Krishtal
Insight Room
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Creating a Psychedelic Community to Support Your Lifestyle
Speakers: Pete Sessa, Magic Mike
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: TBA
• • •
2:00 – 4:50 PM
Harmonic Light
Speaker: TBA
Portal Room
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Fernando Borrega
• • •
1:00 – 2:50 PM
Introduction to Becoming a Professional Psychedelic Facilitator
Speakers: Paul Karasik, Loretta Gold
• • •
3:00 – 4:50 PM
Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy: Integrating with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Nature Informed Therapy
Speaker: Mary Tobon
Conference Room
11:00 AM – 12:50 PM
Teresa Kearney Workshop
Speakers: Teresa Kearney, Adam O’Neil
• • •
1:00 – 2:50 PM
Waking Up: Frequency, Psychedelics, and the Quantum Tech Bridge
Speaker: Dr. Christopher McLaine
• • •
3:00 – 4:50 PM
Capital Raising 101 for Your Psychedelic Business
Speaker: Paul Wigdor (CEO Awakening Capital)
Friday
Clarity Room
9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Kambo Ceremony
Speaker: Wolf Purnananda
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: TBA
• • •
3:00 – 4:50 PM
Secrets of Psychedelic Facilitation
Speaker: Aaron Chi
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 PM
Sananga Ceremony
Speaker: TBA
Insight Room
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Harmonic Light
Speaker: Reid Godshaw
Portal Room
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Fernando Borrega
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Sananga Ceremony
Speaker: Juanita Romano
• • •
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
Amanita Workshop
Speakers: Christian Rasmussen (CEO/Owner, MN Nice Botanicals) & Erik Casano
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Heart Awakening: A Cacao Ceremony
Speaker: Luz Rios
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Mapacho Ceremony
Speaker: Juanita Romano
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Psychedelic Cannabis Meditation
Speaker: Skye Weaver
Conference Room
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Keynote
Speaker: TBA
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
The Microdose Summit
Speakers: Emiko Hara, Kyle Stewart
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Discovering the Unlimited Potential of LSD
Speakers: Shane Coyle, Patrick Harbula, Kyle Stewart
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Exploring MDMA Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Speakers: Ally, Jaz
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Creating a Successful Psychedelic Business
Speakers: Paul Wigdor, Teresa Kearney, Kat Walsh
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Psychedelics & Technology
Speakers: Drew Ali, Dr. Christopher McLaine
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 PM
Achieving Supernatural Performance with Psychedelics
Speaker: Mark Irwin, Giogiio Gomez
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 PM
Women in Psychedelics
Speakers: Guzel Gjenasaj, Heather Mack, Sky Karasik
• • •
7:00 – 7:50 PM
Tapping the Incredible Healing Power of Cannabis
Speakers: Skye Weaver, Scott Von Heldt, Tunean Rice
• • •
8:00 – 8:50 PM
Awaken Through Vibration
Speaker: Paul Norlen, Wen Love
Main Hall
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Keynote
Speaker: Paul Karasik
• • •
11:00 – 11:50 AM
The History and Future of Psychedelics: From Underground LSD to Artificial Intelligence
Speaker: Leonard Pickard
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Malia Carvalho & Pontea
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Gypsy Nights
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Melissa Ladybug
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 AM
TBA
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 AM
Paul Karasik
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 AM
Sam Sharman
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 AM
Lev
• • •
7:00 – 7:50 AM
Danny & the Crystal Visions
• • •
8:00 – 8:50 AM
Harmonic Ascension
Saturday
Clarity Room
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Workshop
Speaker: TBA
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Mapacho Ceremony
Speaker: Juanita Romano
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Workshop
Speaker: TBA
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Mapacho Ceremony
Speaker: TBA
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Workshop
Speaker: TBA
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 PM
Workshop
Speaker: TBA
Insight Room
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Harmonic Light
Speaker: Reid Godshaw
Portal Room
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: TBA
• • •
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Workshop
Speaker: TBA
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Hapé Ceremony
Speaker: Fernando Borrega
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Heart Awakening: A Cacao Ceremony
Speaker: Luz Rios
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Sananga Ceremony
Speaker: Juanita Romano
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Sananga Ceremony
Speaker: TBA
Conference Room
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Powerful Psychedelics You Can Use Legally
Speakers: Christian Rasmussen, Judd Weiss
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
The Art and Science of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Speakers: Ektha Aggarwal, Rachelle Sawyer
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
DMT Panel: DMT, The God Molecule
Speakers: Simone Schulz, Suzi Kalypso
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Mitosin: The New Legal Psilocybin Analog
Keynote Speaker: Judd Weiss
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Ayahuasca: The Mother of Personal Transformation
Speakers: Shaun Ranko Meraya, Juanita Romano, Wolf Purnananda
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Integration Panel: Secrets for Integrating Psychedelic Experience in Your Life
Speakers: Dr. Howard Lipp, Nick Desrosiers
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 PM
Paths to Peace: Psychedelic Perspectives on Dying and Living Fully
Moderator: Christine Caldwell
Panelists: Thais Salles Araujo (MD, Palliative Care Physician, Ketamine Practitioner), Mary Telliano (End of Life Doula, Psychedelic Facilitator, Educator), Arlene Tjoaran (Cancer Survivor, Participant: the psilocybin retreat for cancer survivors in Portland, OR)
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 PM
Understandign Psychedelics Through Ancient Hermetic Wisdom
Keynote Speaker: Rob Sanchez
• • •
7:00 – 7:50 PM
Awaken Through Vibration
Speaker: Paul Norlen, Wen Love
Main Hall
10:00 – 10:50 AM
TBD
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
TBD
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
TBD
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Greg in Good Company
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
TBD
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 AM
Paul Karasik
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 AM
Amir Valentino & Juanita Romano
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 AM
Amir Valentino
• • •
7:00 – 7:50 AM
Greg in Good Company
• • •
8:00 – 8:50 AM
The Band of Mercy
Conference Room
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Powerful Psychedelics You Can Use Legally
Speakers: Christian Rasmussen, Judd Weiss
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
The Art and Science of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Speakers: Ektha Aggarwal, Rachelle Sawyer
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
DMT Panel: DMT, The God Molecule
Speakers: Simone Schulz, Suzi Kalypso
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Mitosin: The New Legal Psilocybin Analog
Keynote Speaker: Judd Weiss
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
Ayahuasca: The Mother of Personal Transformation
Speakers: Shaun Ranko Meraya, Juanita Romano, Wolf Purnananda
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 PM
Integration Panel: Secrets for Integrating Psychedelic Experience in Your Life
Speakers: Dr. Howard Lipp, Nick Desrosiers
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 PM
Paths to Peace: Psychedelic Perspectives on Dying and Living Fully
Moderator: Christine Caldwell
Panelists: Thais Salles Araujo (MD, Palliative Care Physician, Ketamine Practitioner), Mary Telliano (End of Life Doula, Psychedelic Facilitator, Educator), Arlene Tjoaran (Cancer Survivor, Participant: the psilocybin retreat for cancer survivors in Portland, OR)
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 PM
Understandign Psychedelics Through Ancient Hermetic Wisdom
Keynote Speaker: Rob Sanchez
• • •
7:00 – 7:50 PM
Awaken Through Vibration
Speaker: Paul Norlen, Wen Love
Main Hall
10:00 – 10:50 AM
TBD
• • •
12:00 – 12:50 PM
TBD
• • •
1:00 – 1:50 PM
TBD
• • •
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Greg in Good Company
• • •
3:00 – 3:50 PM
TBD
• • •
4:00 – 4:50 AM
Paul Karasik
• • •
5:00 – 5:50 AM
Amir Valentino & Juanita Romano
• • •
6:00 – 6:50 AM
Amir Valentino
• • •
7:00 – 7:50 AM
Greg in Good Company
• • •
8:00 – 8:50 AM
The Band of Mercy
Awakening 2025
fourth annual
4908 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
October 2–4, 2025
