Sean Chiddy

I began experimenting with psychedelics in high school. Whilst this was mainly a recreational process at that time, it opened my eyes to what would become an enduring interest in the potential of these medicines. My first experience of a formal plant medicine ceremony was in 2011 and from there I never looked back. I have gone on to work extensively with ayahuasca, dieting in the Shipibo tradition, and with peyote in the Native American Church and Wixarika traditions, also participating in Vision Quest and Sun Dance ceremonies. I also have significant experience with mushrooms and San Pedro, MDMA, LCD, 2CB and some experience of iboga. 

Due to my desire to overcome my own experiences of depression and anxiety, and a fascination with human experience, I studied psychology at Sydney University and Macquarie University, and practised as a psychologist in Australia, whilst also learning somatic healing meditation practices and exploring a wide range of healing modalities. I then moved to the UK, completing further training at Kings College London and worked in the National Health Service (NHS).  

I was mentored for many years by a personal meditation guide and have participated in Vipassana silent retreats, which have been a profoundly transformative process. I centre my practice around a deep experience in the power of focused mindful awareness to change our state of mind, emotion and to regulate our nervous system. I have also studied Gabor Matés’ Compassionate Inquiry, Trauma and Somatics and Magnetic Mind Coaching. 

I began working as an integration coach in 2016 at Temple of the Way of Light in Peru, and joined Soltara in 2019. I also work with Body of Prana and Intertwining Medicines. I developed a program called ‘Mindfulness and the Medicine’ which has run successfully at various retreats in Peru. It is clear from feedback from the maestros and facilitators, that this approach leads to a much more grounded atmosphere in ceremonies, because people have a sense of confidence about how to navigate the experience. 

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