The mind possesses a remarkable ability to access altered states of consciousness, regardless of whether psychedelic substances are involved. For some neurodivergent individuals, these states may be woven into their daily experiences, while others might induce them through hypnosis, breathwork, meditation, or other practices. Transpersonal states of consciousness refer to experiences, phenomena, or perspectives that transcend the personal or individual level of existence (the "here and now"). Condor Medicine coaches clients on coping with and harnessing the diverse depths of psychedelic and transpersonal states, employing tools ranging from in-the-moment polyvagal practices to deep trance and inherited trauma work, all aimed at unlocking the human mind's innate power.

Psychedelic experiences can encompass spiritual or mystical encounters, heightened awareness, altered states of consciousness, near-death experiences, and feelings of unity with the universe. Navigating intense moments in psychedelic states of mind or achieving new transpersonal states through psychedelics or entheogens can be challenging, disorienting, and even frightening. However, learning to harness these mental states can also prove invaluable in altering difficult, unhealthy, or unwelcome patterns and habits without disrupting our lives.

Condor Medicine's transpersonal approach to psychology and spirituality recognizes the interconnectedness of all beings and emphasizes the importance of spiritual and ethical values in the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment. By exploring human consciousness beyond the ego or individual self, Colette empowers her clients to ground such experiences within an integrative framework based in neuro-literacy.

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's capacity for change and adaptation in response to experiences and environmental stimuli. It enables the brain to reorganize its neural connections and create new ones throughout life. This process is fundamental to learning, memory, and changes in habits, including those involving unsupportive thoughts. Neuroplasticity is crucial for the brain's recovery from injury or disease and for overcoming unhealthy or unsupportive emotions or behaviors by learning to direct our thoughts more constructively. These changes occur through alterations in the strength and connectivity of synapses, the junctions between neurons where information transmission takes place.

Research demonstrates that various experiences, such as learning new skills, engaging in physical exercise, using psychedelics, and exposure to enriched environments, can promote neuroplasticity and induce changes in the brain's structure and function. Conversely, stress and trauma can have detrimental effects on neuroplasticity and brain function, hindering our ability to change perspectives, which is essential for healing.

Previously, neuroscience believed that neuroplasticity declined after childhood, but recent research shows that it persists throughout adulthood. Ongoing studies of neuroplasticity have significant implications for the development of therapies and interventions aimed at promoting brain health and addressing neurological and psychiatric challenges.

Once clients understand the underlying brain processes involved in unsupportive thought or behavioral patterns, techniques can be integrated into their lives to affect major changes on their own. Condor Medicine is influenced by the research of Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz and others on self-directed neuroplasticity, who argue that the ways that individuals direct their attention create lasting physical changes in the brain. Schwartz’s work with patients suffering from OCD, strokes, and other brain disorders or injuries provides compelling evidence to support the ability of focused effort to shift even deeply embedded unhealthy or unsupportive patterns.

Condor Medicine seeks to reframe the conversation about unwelcome thoughts and habits for her clients. Combined with self-hypnosis and other related tools, the end goal is to set clients up with their own set of practices that they continue without long-term reliance on a coach or therapist. Throughout the six-week program, the focus is on identifying language patterns and specific manifestations of unsupportive thoughts and behaviors, and then tailoring toolsets that clients can use independently to achieve their desired life outcomes.