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Stephanie Wang

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“Seeing KA! on the shelves at Erewhon feels like watching a quiet dream become real. What started as a vision for deeper presence, connection, and nervous system care is now shared in a place that sets the bar for intentional wellness. Grateful beyond words.” —Stephanie, Founder & CEO, KA! Empathogenics

LA, come find us 💚🌈

Erewhon members get 25% off all KA! products for the month of March 🌼 taken in Los Angeles, California by @stephaniewang5d

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Women’s Day reflections from the woman behind KA!, Stephanie 🌹✨ by @stephaniewang5d

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taken in Madrid, Spain by @stephaniewang5d

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8 months ago

Empathogens aren’t about escaping your feelings - they’re about staying present with them.

In this conversation with Stephanie Wang, founder of KA! Empathogenics, we explore how empathogens like kanna differ from psychedelics and why subtle nervous system support can be more sustainable than intense, peak experiences.

This episode dives into:
• Why empathogens increase emotional availability without dissociation
• How chronic stress quietly keeps so many people in survival mode
• Why healing is about daily integration, not intensity
• What it means to build a relationship with a plant - and with yourself

This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about regulation, presence, and long-term healing.

Comment 448 and we’ll send you the full episode. by @stephaniewang5d

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8 months ago

When people hear plant medicine, they often assume psychedelic - but that’s not always the case.

In this conversation with @ka.empathogenics founder @stephaniewang5d , we break down an important distinction:

Kanna is psychoactive, not psychedelic.

It works with the nervous system - not by taking you out of your body, but by helping calm, regulate, and restore it over time. No hallucinations. No dissociation. Just subtle support for nervous system resilience and emotional regulation.

This is about redefining what plant medicine can look like in modern wellness - grounded, intentional, and accessible.

Comment 448 and we’ll send you the link to the full episode. by @stephaniewang5d

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In this conversation, Stephanie Wang explains why kanna is often compared to MDMA - and why that comparison only goes so far.

Both are described as empathogens, but the experience is fundamentally different. Kanna isn’t synthetic, doesn’t contain amphetamines, and doesn’t override the body. Instead, it works subtly - inviting awareness, presence, and connection without pulling you out of yourself.

This is about nuance, relationship, and respecting how the nervous system actually responds.

Comment 448 and we’ll send you the full episode link. by @stephaniewang5d

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8 months ago

Happy Thursday Cruiser Ride 🌈❣️
Hearts full ✨✨✨

Thank you @demchenks for the best time evah 🫶🤩

#heartopened taken in Boulder, Colorado by @stephaniewang5d

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a year ago

“I seek not outcomes but dwell in my essence”~ GFL
My mantra for today 👑

#spiritualsovereignty taken in Navacerrada Spain Mountain by @stephaniewang5d

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a year ago

Nothing like a quick hike in nature and physical exercise to ground you back ⛰️
Our bodies are often the greatest ally in helping us break limiting beliefs ⛓️‍💥
#innerstrength #divinesource taken in L'Alfàs del Pi by @stephaniewang5d

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Psychedelic plant medicines have been used for thousands of years, but modern science is only beginning to catch up.

On the latest episode of The Psychedelic Report, I sit down with @stephaniewang5d, CEO of KA! Empathogenics, to explore the ancient roots and modern promise of Kanna—a legal, heart-opening plant originating in South Africa.

We’re diving into how Kanna may help boost resilience, elevate mood, and support emotional healing. How does it compare to MDMA? And what can we learn from traditional wisdom that’s been overlooked for centuries?

This is a powerful one.

Comment STEPHANIE and I’ll DM you the full episode. by @stephaniewang5d

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2 years ago

What would happen if you softened the edges and went deeper with your family this holiday season?

What if love became the centerpiece, rather than the debate?

Could your whole family focus on asking *why* instead of trying to prove a point?

Presence is the greatest gift we can give. When we drop into our hearts, we choose how we respond, we truly listen, and we open the door to something greater.

Bring better vibes to the table this year with KA! 🌿💗 by @stephaniewang5d

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