Healing Through Discipline and Plant Medicine with Scotty Schneider

In this episode of Inner Light, host Anya welcomes Scotty Schneider, a former military officer turned musician and psychedelic facilitator. Scotty’s journey from West Point’s structured discipline to indigenous plant medicine is a powerful testament to transformation, healing, and service. He now dedicates his life to helping military veterans, indigenous communities, and those seeking a deeper connection with themselves—all without charging a single dime.

Scotty shares his life-changing experience with ayahuasca, how leadership in the military compares to leading healing ceremonies, and why reciprocity is essential when working with indigenous traditions. He also dives into the role of psychedelic medicine in mental health, the dangers of commercialization, and how music serves as a powerful tool in healing spaces. If you’ve ever been curious about plant medicine or how structured discipline can enhance spiritual growth, this conversation is a must-listen.

About the Guest – Scotty Schneider  

Scotty Schneider is a former West Point graduate and military officer who found healing and purpose through psychedelic medicine. Now, he serves as a facilitator for plant medicine ceremonies, working closely with indigenous communities to preserve their traditions while supporting veterans and those on a path to self-discovery.

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Transformation Begins with You – No medicine or practice will do the work for you; self-discipline is essential for healing.
✅ The Role of Leadership in Healing – Both in the military and in ceremony, servant leadership is key—putting others' well-being first.
✅ Psychedelics Can Be a Doorway, Not a Destination – Healing requires integration; plant medicine is a tool, not an escape.
✅ Reciprocity Matters – Working with indigenous medicine requires giving back and honoring traditions, not just taking.
✅ Music as Medicine – Sound and vibration are deeply healing, and learning medicine music can be a way to contribute to the ceremony.
✅ Commercialization vs. Sacredness – The rise of mainstream psychedelics comes with challenges; honoring the spirit of the medicine is crucial.

Connect with Scotty Schneider  :

Connect with Scottie Schneider:Website & Free Medicine Music Course: ⁠escuela.coyotipi.com⁠(Spanish & English versions available soon!)Instagram: ⁠@ScottieSchneider⁠YouTube: ⁠Medicine Music & Healing⁠Community & Offerings: Learn ⁠more⁠ about indigenous healing, music, and retreats.

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