The Psychology and Mythology of the Shamanic Journey

What are the psychological effects of the practice of the shamanic journey? Is it dangerous, as well as helpful? On a larger scale, what might be the results of people journeying together consistently? Does that help create a new mythology for the shamanic community?

As a long-time practitioner and teacher of shamanic practice, I am always curious about many aspects of the shamanic journey. I also get questions from students and other practitioners about the psychology of the journey and how it might positively or negatively affect the psyche of the practitioner. I am also interested in the effects of the practices on the larger group, the community. I asked my friend and colleague, who is a counselor and storyteller if he would help me answer some of my questions. Here is a record of our fascinating discussion. It is pretty long, compared to my other videos, but it is entertaining as well as informative.

[susanfitzpatrick]

This talk was very interesting to me as a new person finding great interest in shamanic journeying ..thank you both ..i look forward to delving deeper...

[EveningTV]

Loved this video, but when I looked at this guest I kept seeing Phillip Seymour Hoffman if he were found.

[RevKipBatiz]

I am a soundman and a shaman, I have done alot if experimentation with rythm and sound in my own journeys. I love this discussion you guys are doing great work.
Just to add to your discussion the binaural beat phenomenon of brainwave entertainment has helped me add a layer or scientific study to my practice.
I've also had the opportunity to use my soundman experience to produce this same kind of affect on a mass scale with crowd response, absolutely fascinating to me.
Thank you very much for this video

[Garongreentherapies]

Real enjoyable talk guys. I am a UK Counsellor, and found your talk really interesting. Thank You.

[StandingStonesHealing]

Thank you for this incredible discussion that I look forward to listening to again. I have had many impactful journeys and know firsthand how life enhancing this practice can be. Blessings and best wishes to all for your journeys!

[wyndimoon]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video. I have questions for you so I will have to get in contact with you. I feel strongly that I'm a Shaman and have been having ALOT of incomprehensible experiences to a linear thinker. I'm curious as to what it'd be like to speak openly about my journeys with you guys. I'd like to cocreate the experience.
Namaste~

[Wippersnapper]

Is there a way I can contact Mr. Wilbourn?
My life partner and I have encountered a life changing experience. It is not coincidence to come across your video linking psychology to shamanism.
I would be grateful to find your friends practice.
Thank you.

[sunnydazefilms]

Can you make a video for us that dont have spiritual teachers as how to start and prepare for a journey and maybe how long and some insight to look up too about inducing a journey

[uricomendador]

I really love your work here on youtube. So happy with this new video.

[GoldenThreadTarot]

How beautiful. Thank you so much for putting this content out. Aho.

[Nizzwell]

This is me ' I see the souls past and they work with me. Alive today as they were in the physical form.. I have much evidence of the spirit world calling and showing me visuals.

[marieshea]

Thank you. I’m a student and these discussions are reinforcing the teachings. Is there a list of books you can recommend

[michelecampbell]

If it meant for you you cannot f it up 🙏

[ChrisCosbylaberynth]

hey gary is there a way to contact you?

[shannenreisewitz]

lol, parental controls for youths' shamanic journeys... can they exist? like mad mad wards? fascinated: yes. Who talks about this sub-topic?