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Interviews With the Elders: Marcela on Working With Psychedelics and the Importance of Attunement
Podcasts•Mar 5, 2026

Interviews With the Elders: Marcela on Working With Psychedelics and the Importance of Attunement

Marcela Ot’alora is a Psychotherapist, Artist, and Researcher at Memoru, a nonprofit organization focused on psychedelic education, clinical care, training, and research. For over 25 years, she has treated trauma and PTSD using MDMA-assisted therapy. Previously, Marcela was a Principal Investigator and Trainer at MAPS, where she conducted Phase II...

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