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Who We Are

About Open Heart Sanctuary

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization dedicated to the evolution and awakening of individuals through the sacrament of the Bufo Alvarius Toad. Rooted in the principles of spiritual connection, healing, and transformation, we guide ceremonies under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (1993).

Our sacred practices are designed to help individuals:

  • Deepen their connection with God, the Universe, and their inner truth.
  • Expand their consciousness and experience profound insight.
  • Embrace transformation and step into a more awakened way of living.

We welcome all people, without judgment or expectation. At Open Heart Sanctuary, there are no labels, no prescribed beliefs, only a safe, supportive space where you are accepted just as you are.

Jessica and Josh

About Josh

I love people; I always have. The desire to help individuals and groups align with the universal values of love, peace, presence and freedom has burned within me for a long time. It truly makes me happy to see people show up authentically, as themselves. For the majority of my life I was not authentic. I was living to earn the approval of others, to fit into the systems, or structures, that were presented to me. I frequently struggled with anxiety, fear, insecurity, and never really felt the sense that I was “enough”. I have intimate experience with loss, heartache, and grief.

After many positive experiences with psilocybin mushrooms I was introduced to 5-MeO-DMT, commonly referred to as the “God Molecule”. I  experienced an ego death (or, dissolution) which led to a merging with  God / Source consciousness. It is the most important moment of my life to date. I then founded Open Heart Sanctuary (2022) so that I could provide a safe space for people to receive this molecule within a ceremonial setting. The readiness and intentionality that people bring to this process is important. We serve Bufo (5-MeO) with reverence and humility for you to have your unique, personal experience. We have found that when people come ready to receive, they get what they need to expand their path. 

About Jessica

My journey began working in the field of psychotherapy. As someone who also has a background history of trauma, I felt called to help others work through their past trauma, attachments, and work to live a full life in the present. Through my work in the field of trauma and relationships I began to hear about the benefits of psychedelics. My interest was piqued and I dove headfirst into my own healing journey.

My experience in medicine cracked me open in the best way possible. It helped me to process and release so much that I was stuck with from my past. As I continued further with sacred medicines, I discovered Bufo (5-MeO-DMT). Sitting with Bufo was one of the most profound experiences of my life. There was no choice but to let go. It was complete oneness, love, and connection. I released so much and felt complete joy and love for my life and all I have been given. I was able to connect more deeply with myself, others, the world around me, as well as my spirituality. I began to understand that the medicine was so much more than I originally thought. That was where I began to connect more with the medicine and felt the calling to serve others this sacred medicine. This work is my passion, purpose, and calling…and I am honored to be able to bring healing and growth to others.