Unlocking Consciousness: The Role of Psychedelics in Your Menopausal Journey

Hello Warriors!

This week’s episode of The Suburban Warrior Podcast is one of those conversations that lingers long after you hit pause. I sat down with Sylvia Solit, a woman whose life defies easy labels—and whose insights feel especially potent for women navigating midlife.

Sylvia is a former chief investment officer who managed more than $1 billion in assets, advised CEOs and power brokers, and co-founded an investment institute. She’s also an indigenously trained shaman with over 30 years of experience in healing and psychedelic-assisted therapies, having studied extensively with plant medicine traditions outside the U.S.

You can learn more about Sylvia and her work at thesylvia.com, where she shares teachings on consciousness, healing, and leadership. Her forthcoming book, Soul Naked, will be published in June 2026 as part of Deepak Chopra’s Book Club, exploring what it means to remember who we truly are beneath identity, achievement, and expectation.

Her story doesn’t begin with a carefully planned awakening. It begins with a very unexpected mushroom experience in college—long before podcasts, protocols, or “wellness culture.” That moment sparked two lifelong questions: What does it really mean to heal? And can ordinary people actually awaken?

In this episode, Sylvia brings those questions straight into the menopause conversation—connecting brain fog, identity shifts, attention, and spirituality in a way that feels grounding, honest, and deeply reassuring.

The Power List: 7 Things We Learned from Sylvia Solit

1) Healing and Awakening Are the Same Thing
According to Sylvia, true healing isn’t about fixing every symptom or perfecting your life. It’s about remembering who you are beneath the roles, expectations, and conditioning. Everything else—relationships, emotions, even the body—will change. Consciousness is the only thing that doesn’t.

2) The Question “Who Am I?” Is a Spiritual Practice
You don’t need a guru or a retreat to begin. Sylvia says simply sitting with the question Who am I? is enough. Your mind will try to answer—and eventually fail. That failure creates space for stillness, which is where real insight arises.

3) Your Attention Is Your Most Valuable Asset
In a world engineered for distraction, Sylvia calls attention a non-renewable resource. If you want to feel grounded, clear, and awake in midlife, learning to protect your attention may be the most important work you do.

4) Psychedelics Are Tools—Not Shortcuts
Sylvia is clear: awakening is possible without psychedelics. But when used intentionally and respectfully, she describes them as “consciousness medicines”—allies that can accelerate healing by helping people remember meaning, connection, and inner truth. The key isn’t the substance; it’s the intention and integration.

5) Menopause Brain Fog May Be a Necessary Reset
Rather than seeing brain fog as something to fear, Sylvia reframes it as mental composting—the brain shedding outdated identities like people-pleasing, over-functioning, and constant self-monitoring. On the other side, she says, many women emerge with striking clarity and fewer apologies.

6) Midlife Often Brings “Death Awareness”—and That’s Not a Bad Thing
Sylvia shares that menopause can awaken a deep awareness of mortality—not in a hopeless way, but in a clarifying one. This “death medicine,” as she calls it, can help women live more intentionally, speak more honestly, and stop postponing their lives.

7) You Are Your Own Spiritual Authority
Perhaps the most empowering message of all: Sylvia believes no one else owns your awakening. Teachers, books, and practices can support you—but you are the sovereign guide of your inner life. The goal isn’t hierarchy. It’s remembering your own wisdom.

A Gentle Place to Begin

If spirituality feels overwhelming or inaccessible, Sylvia suggests starting very simply:

• Step into nature

• Leave your phone behind

• Walk quietly

• Ask yourself what you’re truly asking for right now

She reminds us that the universe responds to consent—and clarity. Sometimes the most powerful prayer isn’t “I want enlightenment,” but “I don’t want to suffer anymore.”

Ready to go from Confusion to Clarity?

Feeling stuck, confused, or a little gaslit by the “it’s just aging” shrug? Let’s change that—book a free integrative health consult with Crissy. Crissy’s an integrative health practitioner with real-world medical experience who blends science-backed therapies with natural, doable habits so you can feel like yourself again. After her own 10-year battle with perimenopause, she’s made it her mission to ensure no woman has to suffer in silence. In your consult, you’ll get a judgment-free space, clear next steps, and tools you can use right away. If you’re ready to move from survival to thriving, reach out—Crissy’s got you.

Ready to Reclaim Your Health in Midlife?

Reclaiming your health in midlife isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. Whether you’re feeling out of balance, run down, or simply not like yourself, this is your moment to take charge. The From ‘Pause to Power Roadmap is your free, practical guide to navigating perimenopause with clarity, confidence, and zero shame. Download it now and take the first step toward feeling stronger, more energized, and unapologetically you—redefining midlife wellness with grit and grace!

Ready to Warrior Up!

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Thank you for reading—and remember, knowledge is power! If you’re experiencing symptoms, don’t ignore them. There is help (and hope) out there. Stay tuned for our next newsletter to keep transforming your mindset and rocking your inner warrior!