{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What We Protect, What We Build w\/ Teopixqui Dez & Threadkeeper Sara","description":"Teopixqui Dez and Threadkeeper Sara sit down in the communal space while folding educational pamphlets and talk candidly about something every real community eventually faces\u2026 criticism, misunderstanding, and the need to protect what\u2019s being built. What starts as a conversation about online reviews turns into a bigger reflection on boundaries, generosity, access, and the difference between a movement built on healing and an industry built on profit. Dez and Sara speak openly about a hostile online comment that showed up in response to one of the church\u2019s public event posts, and use it as a springboard to talk about what the Colorado Psychedelic Church is actually trying to create. They explore the idea of energy exchange in the community\u2026 why volunteer work, art cards, mutual aid, and shared effort matter\u2026 and why access does not have to be purely financial to be meaningful. They also talk about the ethics of leadership, the importance of creating multiple paths into healing, and the reality that when you\u2019re doing visible good, not everyone will celebrate it. This conversation is a reminder that meaningful community is not passive. Gardens do not stay healthy on their own. They are tended. Protected. Nourished. And sometimes that means refusing to let weeds take root. At the heart of it all is a simple truth: the church is not here to compete, to exploit, or to cash in. It is here to create access, support healing, and build a space where people can show up as they are and grow into who they\u2019re becoming.   Timeline 00:02 \u2013 Welcome from the communal space Teopixqui Dez and Threadkeeper Sara introduce the conversation while working on community pamphlets. 00:48 \u2013 Reviews, visibility, and why public voices matter Sara shares how she discovered the church had online reviews and why they help people find the community. 01:51 \u2013 A rough start to the morning Dez explains the hostile online comment that sparked the conversation. 02:24 \u2013 Good work attracts criticism Why healing-centered spaces often provoke backlash from profit-driven or exclusionary mindsets. 03:07 \u2013 Gardens, weeds, and boundaries The importance of protecting the community from malice while remaining open to growth. 04:30 \u2013 Reddit, outreach, and visibility How people discover the church and why showing up publicly matters. 05:17 \u2013 Vitriol vs. real feedback Distinguishing between bad-faith attacks and meaningful critique. 07:17 \u2013 What \u201cenergy exchange\u201d really means Sara explains volunteerism, art cards, and non-financial ways of contributing. 08:18 \u2013 Investment creates transformation Why having \u201cskin in the game\u201d often leads to deeper healing. 09:19 \u2013 Access for everyone Dez makes clear that financial struggle is never a barrier to receiving support. 10:16 \u2013 The reality of sustaining the mission Balancing altruism with the practical need to keep the community running. 11:22 \u2013 Time, labor, and clergy support The real investment behind ceremonies and holding space. 14:02 \u2013 Movement vs. industry Why the church focuses on access and healing instead of profit. 14:54 \u2013 Different paths into healing Retreats, communal experiences, and meeting people where they are. 16:29 \u2013 Why your voice matters Encouraging listeners to share honest experiences to counter misinformation. 17:51 \u2013 Communication over assumption The importance of direct conversation within community. 19:33 \u2013 Standing firm without arguing Dez shares the principle: \u201cNever argue when you\u2019re right.\u201d 20:20 \u2013 Closing reflections A reminder that the work continues, and the focus remains on healing.   Contact Us To learn more about the Colorado Psychedelic Church, upcoming events, open hours, and ways to connect: ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com If you\u2019ve attended an event or been impacted by the community, consider sharing your experience. Your voice helps others find a place to heal and belong. ","author_name":"Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/608735","html":"