Heal Fast: Identity, Connection, Nervous System, Confidence & Lasting Love
Myles Katz · August 7, 2025
Interview with Myles Katz
Podcast: Life Check Yourself
August 7, 2025 · 44 min
Today’s episode features Myles Katz—somatic facilitator, master space-holder, and founder of the “Living Room Love Lab.” Myles combines deep nervous system science with real-world relational wisdom to help people rewire their bodies for authentic connection. With roots in group…
Listen
About Myles Katz
Psychedelic Transformation Advocate & Founder of Confluence Retreats
1,250+ Legal psilocybin experiences supported7+ years Legal psilocybin retreat experience5 Impact-focused startups launched & led$15M+ Capital raised for impact ventures
Myles Katz is a pioneer in the field of legal psychedelics, blending personal experience with professional innovation to advance mental health and personal transformation. As the founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats, he leads immersive, multi-day psilocybin retreats in Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. These retreats offer a legal, structured, and profoundly transformative experience, tailored for individuals seeking personal growth, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Myles brings a wealth of experience to his work. He co-founded The Synthesis Institute, one of the world’s first legal psilocybin service models, where he oversaw over 1,000 client experiences and trained more than 250 facilitators. This initiative cemented his reputation as a leading voice in the psychedelics space. Additionally, he has played a significant role in shaping Oregon’s psilocybin legalization, serving on advisory committees and partnering with local indigenous communities to integrate ancestral practices into modern frameworks.
With a background that spans three continents, Myles has successfully led five VC/impact-funded startups, raising over $15 million for innovative ventures focused on social impact, environmental sustainability, and personal transformation. His journey from a high-functioning entrepreneur struggling with unaddressed trauma to a purpose-driven advocate for psychedelics gives him unique insights into the transformative power of these tools.
About this episode
In this conversation,Myles Katz—licensed psilocybin facilitator and founder of Confluence Retreats—shares insights from years of experience guiding individuals through legal psychedelic journeys. Drawing on themes of trust, connection, integration, and nature, Myles explores what makes a psilocybin retreat truly transformative. From the importance of nervous system safety to the role of nature as a co-facilitator, this dialogue highlights the ethical and structural foundations needed to support lasting healing with the use of legal psilocybin mushrooms.
3 Main Takeaways Healing Can Be Accelerated in the Right Environment – Safety, preparation, and integration are key to lasting breakthroughs.
Connection is the Core of Transformation – Deep healing happens when we reconnect with ourselves, others, and nature.
Psychedelics Are a Tool, Not a Shortcut – The real work is in integration and living the lessons learned.
Main Topics & Timestamps Creating a Safe and Structured Healing Space (04:12)
"People need to feel safe enough to let go, so the healing process can truly begin."
When trust and safety are built into the experience, the mind and body can release long-held trauma, making transformation possible.
Why Connection Heals (12:45)
"The medicine reminds us we're part of something larger than ourselves."
This sense of belonging counteracts isolation, helps dissolve anxiety, and fosters a deep inner calm.
Integration Is the Real Transformation (18:27)
"The retreat isn't the end — it's the beginning of a new chapter."
The insights gained must be applied in daily life to create sustainable change and authentic alignment.
Nature as a Co-Facilitator (25:10)
"Being in nature accelerates the sense of awe and connection."
Immersion in natural settings supports nervous system regulation, emotional grounding, and spiritual openness.
Shaping the Future of Psychedelic Healing (32:02)
"We're building a model that prioritizes ethics, accessibility, and long-term impact."
A vision for making this work safe, legal, and accessible to more people without losing its integrity.
Connections:
Visit us: MarniBattista.Com
Ready To Create Your Corporate Escape Plan? Book A Call With Me
Take the Quiz: Unlock the shocking truth about how your unique personality type is silently shaping your future
Buy Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions For Living The Meaningful Life
Learn More About Myles
Guest: Myles Katz
More from Myles Katz
All episodes →
Book Myles Katz for your show
3+ podcast & stage appearances. Remote or in studio, broadcast-grade audio.