Hi, my name's Louis—Lou for short. I'm French Canadian with Northern European ancestry. I was raised in Hong Kong, and now live on the West Coast of Canada.I research the symbiotic relationship between humans and psychedelic-producing organisms at the University of Ottawa, investigating how these plants and fungi transmit information via neurobiological processes, shaping human cognition and behavior. I see the psychedelic experience as a critical component of a complex self-regulating planetary system as well as a fundamental human right with critical implications for the health of individuals, societies, and the planet.My journey began with deep curiosity towards spirituality and struggles with mental health as a teenager, leading to intentional psychedelic experiences and a transformative death-rebirth awakening with LSD at the neuroplastic age of seventeen. These early experiences set me on a lifelong path of studying Zen Buddhism, yoga, mysticism, and Indigenous traditions. In 2020, I triple majored Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at McGill University. After years of dedicated practice, I became certified as a yoga teacher, and later, as a breathwork instructor.As the founding researcher of Psygaia, a nonprofit dedicated to psychedelic and ecological medicine research, education, and community support, my work bridges scientific and spiritual knowledge to promote equitable and nature-based approaches to psychedelics for healing and growth. I’m currently developing the Psygaia Hypothesis while completing an MA in Psychedelics & Consciousness Studies at the University of Ottawa. I am dedicated to ensuring that psychedelic healing is not just for the privileged few, but is integrated into community-driven, culturally informed, and environmentally sustainable frameworks.Beyond research, I teach yoga, meditation, and breathwork, guide transformative psychedelic journeys and lead retreats. I remain a student of Nature, grounded in breath, devoted to wholeness. Outside of work, you’ll find me skiing, hiking, climbing, designing...About Coaching & MentorshipI coach and mentor various people. My specialities are a result of my experiences, training and interests, and include: mindfulness (meditation), breathwork, somatic-based healing, spirituality and spiritual practices, psychedelic preparation and integration, relational embodiement, ecopsychology and leadership.Please book a free discovery call via the button above. Thanks for being here and I hope to connect with you!