May 30, 2025
In this profound and emotional episode, Guy talked
with Don Damond. He shared his deeply personal journey of love,
loss, and healing. Following the tragic death of his fiancée
Justine at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, Don recounted
the global attention the incident garnered and the immense pain he
endured. He spoke about the importance of community, spiritual
practices, and the role plant medicine played in his healing. The
episode also touched on the significance of forgiveness, the power
of meditation, and his efforts to introduce emotional regulation
techniques to police officers. Don’s story is a testament to the
resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love
and intentional practices.
About
Don: Don Damond is enrolled with the Iroquois band of
Oneida First Nations. He passionately worked for the Shakopee
Mdewakanton Sioux Community, running their casino resort operations
for 29 years. He is passionate about conscious leadership and
leading with care, presence and love. He recently stepped away from
that amazing career to step toward purpose.
He teaches meditation to incarcerated men and juveniles, knowing
these teachings can reduce stress and anxiety and ultimately help
these men create a different life. Don has led men’s groups for
several years and recently stepped into using ancient sacred plant
medicines in sacred circles. Don teaches a weekly meditation course
called High Vibe Tribe and he can be reached at damonddon@gmail.com
for more information.
Key Points Discussed:
- (00:00) - The INVISIBLE FORCE That Carried Him Through Hell — And Awakened Him to 5D Truth
- (00:53) – Republishing the Episode
- (01:35) – Welcoming Don to the Podcast
- (04:12) – Don’s Healing Journey
- (06:52) – Meeting Justine
- (17:25) – The Tragic Incident
- (26:15) – The Aftermath and Trial
- (37:23) – Forgiveness and Moving Forward
- (44:48) – Finding Love Again
- (47:48) – Technical Issues and Continuation
- (48:21) – Overcoming Technical Challenges
- (48:52) – The Healing Journey Begins
- (49:43) – Discovering New Love
- (51:32) – The Power of Plant Medicine
- (52:47) – Deepening Meditation Practices
- (53:39) – The Intelligence of Plant Medicine
- (56:32) – Facilitating Healing Journeys
- (01:01:05) – The Role of Pain in Growth
- (01:03:58) – The Importance of Community
- (01:12:02) – Healing Ancestral Trauma
- (01:23:27) – Meditation and Emotional Regulation
- (01:31:56) – Final Reflections and Gratitude
How to Contact Don Damond:
Email – damonddon@gmail.com
About me:
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