Hi, my name's Louis—Lou for short. I'm French Canadian with Celtic ancestry, was raised in Hong Kong, and am now living in Squamish, 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 through interspecies communication. I see the psychedelic experience as a fundamental human right with critical implications for the health of individuals, societies, ecosystems and the planet as a whole.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 nature-based indigenous traditions. In 2020, I earned a degree in Psychology, Philosophy, and Religious Studies from 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, facilitate psychedelic journeys, lead retreats, and teach ethnobotany and forest bathing with Talaysay Tours. I remain a student of Nature, grounded in breath. Outside of work, you’ll find me skiing, hiking, climbing, designing, and connecting with Nature.About 1:1 CoachingI coach entrepeneurs, executives, and university students focused on the intersection of leadership, mindfulness, somatics, sustainable living, spiritual philosophy, holistic health and high-performance. Please book a free discovery call via the green button above.Thanks for being here and I hope to connect with you!