Bea Armstrong

I am currently thirty-five years old. I've lived in a half-dozen different countries on three different continents, and have traveled to many more. I've worked in education, helping professions, hospitality, academia, nightlife, sex work, and fine arts. I've been unemployed and self-employed. I've had (and lost) a few dream jobs. I grew up in Christianity, have practiced Buddhism and Animism for over a decade, and continue to pursue deeper spirituality daily. My mom says I used the word “anxious” at 2 years old (then accurately described my sense of worry and impending doom to her). I’ve had extended periods as a patient in the clinical system on psychotropic medication in my childhood and youth. Still, the most successful chemical treatments for my personal mental and emotional health came in the form of psychoactive substances like THC, DMT, and MDMA. For this reason, I am a strong proponent of decriminalizing narcotics for harm reduction and research. I have almost 20 years of education in traditional Psychology, Parapsychology, Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Cognitive-Behavioural Studies. I have high emotional intelligence and empathy, strong listening skills, and a commitment to real open-mindedness and radical honesty. I am now actively pursuing opportunities in anti-racism education and counseling.