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A steady drumbeat can change your state—and your life. We sit down with Dr. Marta Nikolai to explore how core shamanism uses simple, time-tested methods to enter theta consciousness, meet compassionate spirit allies, and bring back practical guidance for daily challenges. No psychedelics required, just sonic driving, intention, and a safe container that lets the ego rest so truth can rise.

We break down brainwaves in plain language and map how the shift to theta creates dual awareness: you remain grounded in the room while traveling in non-ordinary reality. Marta shares beginner-friendly techniques for journeying, the importance of clear instructions, and why weekly practice restores spiritual authority. We talk about tailored rituals that make change stick, from small acts with deep meaning to integration steps that keep the wisdom in your body, schedule, and relationships.

The conversation also honors boundaries and timing. Not all sessions flow—and that’s okay. Learning when to pause, refer, or say “not today” protects the work and the client. Marta explains when to seek a practitioner, how community circles amplify healing, and why in-person drumming and rattling matter in a hyper-visual, trend-chasing world. Her personal path—from accounting to academia to shamanic teaching—illustrates how life cracks open when you follow the quiet call of spirit and stay with a simple practice long enough to master it.

If you’re curious about shamanic journeying, theta states, spirit guides, or the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, this is a clear, grounded starting point. Listen, learn the basics, and try one weekly journey to see what unfolds. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the path. What’s the first question you’d take to your guides?

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