{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Teopixqui Dez Story: Guarding the Divinity Within Us","description":"In this deeply personal episode, Oracle Richard sits down with Teopixqui Dez, spiritual director of the Colorado Psychedelic Church, to explore the story behind the person who helped build the community. From growing up gay in Texas with fiercely supportive parents, to struggles with depression and burnout, to discovering healing through entheogens, Dez shares the life experiences that ultimately shaped the creation of the church. This conversation dives into family, identity, polyamory, psychology, spirituality, and the moment that transformed curiosity into calling. Along the way, Dez reflects on the people who shaped his path \u2014 including veteran and early church member Harry Tuff, whose belief in the mission continues to influence the community today. More than just a biography, this episode explores the philosophy behind PACK Life: revering the self, embracing the communal experience, and recognizing the divinity within every person. If you\u2019ve ever wondered who Dez is, where the church came from, or what fuels its momentum \u2014 this is the story.  In This Episode   Growing up queer in Texas with supportive parents   The influence of Jewish and Mexican heritage   School struggles, bullying, and formative family moments   Life with siblings and discovering hidden family history   Living polyamorously and redefining love   Studying psychology and working in mental health   Why the mental health system burned him out   Life as a gig worker and traveling across the country   The unexpected path through tea, chocolate, and entrepreneurship   Discovering healing through psilocybin mushrooms   The moment that sparked the creation of the church   The powerful influence of veteran community member Harry Tuff   The meaning behind the title Teopixqui   Why the church emphasizes community over hierarchy   The difference between sacred and recreational entheogen use   Preventing ego and power from corrupting spiritual leadership   How clergy are recognized and ordained within the church   The hopes and fears for the church\u2019s future   Why momentum \u2014 not buildings \u2014 is what truly sustains the mission    Contact &amp;amp; Learn More Colorado Psychedelic Church Colorado Springs, Colorado Website: coloradopsychedelicchurch.com  Subscribe &amp;amp; Share If this episode helped you understand the heart behind the Colorado Psychedelic Church, consider sharing it with someone who might be curious about the community. Subscribe to the podcast to hear sermons, clergy interviews, and stories from the PACK Life community. And as always \u2014 The universe provides, and we revel within. ","author_name":"Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/608735","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40306450\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40306450"}