Podcasts about Amazonian

Grab your telescopes because this week on Endless Thread Ben and NPR Short Wave host Emily Kwong take us down two science-related internet wormholes. First, Emily introduces us to the intergalactic world of astronaut fan fiction, starring the crew of the 2026 Artemis II moon mission. Then, Ben takes us through the r/Science discourse on a new LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) study mapping an ancient Amazonian civilization. Show notes: Short Wave (NPR) Between change and upgrade (Artemis II fan fiction, Wattpad) Scientists Uncover Hundreds of Hidden Structures Beneath The Amazon (r/Science) This content was originally created for audio. An auto-generated transcript is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Heads up that some elements (i.e. music, sound effects, tone) are harder to translate to text.

This week on Outdoor Journal Radio, we're going somewhere we've never gone before... LIVE into the Amazon.Ang and Pete are joined by Brazilian anglers Bruno Fernandez and Thiago Fantini, who we first met at ICAST. The catch? Bruno and Thiago aren't sitting in a studio. They're calling us directly from the Amazon River in Brazil while hunting down some absolutely massive Peacock Bass.With a very questionable internet connection and the jungle surrounding them, Bruno and Thiago take us along for the adventure. We talk Peacock Bass, the lures they rely on in the Amazon, how their fishing show got started, and what makes this fishery unlike almost anything else on Earth.Along the way, they stumble across a wild snake, show us some of the tackle they're using, and even bring us along for a proper Amazonian shore lunch.Before heading to Brazil, Nik has some big Fish'n Canada Store news as the new Species Hoodies 2.0 officially hit the shelves, Ang shows off his newest shirt, and the boys get into this week's Fan Question, fishing news, and your listener feedback.It's part podcast, part fishing trip, and part barely-connected live broadcast from the middle of the Amazon.All that and more on this week's Outdoor Journal Radio!

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS• RYOKAH reveals what “open contact” could actually look like• Explore the enduring mystery of Inner Earth, its possible guardians, and hidden entrances• Hear a provocative perspective on Machu Picchu, Amazonian civilizations, lost technology, and ancient giants• How to prepare for contact through discernment, nervous-system regulation, and the safe telepathic awarenessTyler Ellison is here, and later he channels RYOKAH, a hybrid extraterrestrial being from the Sassani civilization. Tyler, Ryokah, and I explore what open contact will look like, who—or what—inhabits the world beneath our own, whether ancient giants and hidden civilizations still exist, and how each of us can prepare on all levels for a revelation that could change the human story forever.  https://www.thegalacticguide.com/Tyler and Debbi are speaking at the Ascension Glastonbury event in Glastonbury, U.K., on August 28-30. Tix: https://www.ascensionglastonbury.com/** More with Debbi 

Send us Fan MailWhat does “high-quality food” actually mean?Does everything need to be organic? Are packaged and frozen foods always less nutritious? And how can you make better choices without spending a fortune or trying to eat perfectly?In this episode, I'm joined by Travis Baumgardner, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of SAMBAZON, the company that helped introduce certified organic and Fair Trade açaí to the global market.Travis shares how a trip to Brazil in the 1990s led him to discover açaí and the Amazonian communities that had been growing and eating it for generations. What began as curiosity about a local food eventually became a mission to create a supply chain designed to support local communities, preserve biodiversity, and provide consumers with a more responsibly sourced product.We discuss what food quality really means, how to prioritize organic food on a limited budget, whether processed and packaged foods can still be nutritious, and why frozen foods may be one of the most practical tools for healthy eating.Travis also explains what açaí actually is, how traditional açaí differs from many heavily sweetened bowls, and what consumers should look for when choosing an açaí product.In this episode, you'll learn:• What “food quality” means beyond calories and nutrients• Whether everything you eat needs to be organic• How to prioritize food quality on a limited budget• Why frozen fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat can be practical choices• How to evaluate packaged and processed foods• Why knowing who produces your food matters• What regenerative agriculture means• How Fair Trade sourcing can support Amazonian communities• What açaí is and how it is traditionally consumed• Why some açaí bowls become high-sugar desserts• How to build a more balanced açaí smoothie or bowl• What to look for when buying an açaí product• How to improve your pantry one small change at a timeConnect with Travis and SAMBAZONWebsite:https://www.sambazon.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/sambazonResources mentioned in the episodeEWG Dirty Dozen:https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.phpEWG Clean Fifteen:https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.phpConnect with Turo VirtaCoaching and fitness:https://personaltrainerturo.itFitMitTuro Fitness Podcast:https://www.fitmitturo.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/personaltrainer_turoTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@personaltrainer_turoIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with someone who wants to make healthier food choices without trying to eat perfectly.Try The Consistency ResetMy new personalized coaching app for women 35–55 who are tired of starting over with diets, workouts, and healthy habits.Get simple daily actions, realistic workouts, practical nutrition habits, and Reset Mode to help you keep going when life gets busy.Take the quiz and build your personalized plan here: studio.com/turo/consistency-reset

Jace and Rocky break down all 13 DC releases for the week of August 19, 2026. Dark Knights of Steel #2 finds Amanda Waller's machinations continuing as an illness threatens Kara and the House of El, while Barbara Gordon serves as a literal Oracle and the developing relationship between Kal-El and Lois adds another layer to Tom Taylor's expanding fantasy world. Lobo #6 sends Lobo to Hell to battle the Tooth Fairy in an intentionally ridiculous detour, but the issue feels disconnected from the characters and plot threads Scotty Young had carried forward from the previous arc, making the story feel unusually disposable. End of Life #7 sees Eddie's attempt to do something genuinely good by rescuing a kidnapped kid land him in the hands of the killers hunting him, and after escaping another brutal beating he discovers Little Cock has finally caught up with him looking for revenge over the death of Big Cock. Beneath all the absurd violence and comedy, Eddie's relationship with his dying father continues to give the series a surprisingly human core. Deathstroke the Terminator #6 escalates Adeline's revenge from murdering Wintergreen to trying to kill Rose, forcing an already battered Slade into a confrontation with his ex-wife. Slade survives, but the real damage is psychological: stripped of his identity as the world's greatest assassin, he is left wondering what remains if he is no longer a "killer for hire" and is simply a killer. Catwoman #90 finally gives Maggie Kyle the chance to confront Black Mask and use a nerve agent against the man who murdered her husband and traumatized her, but what should have been a powerful moment of Maggie reclaiming her agency feels frustratingly abrupt and underdeveloped. The conclusion also leaves the fates of Black Mask and Katarina Belova open while Carmine Falcone remains firmly embedded in Selina's increasingly complicated family story. New Titans #38 brings Static to Titans Mountain while he struggles to control his powers, Yara Flor begins experiencing visions of her Amazonian homeland and Stephanie Brown continues growing into a leadership role. There are plenty of potentially interesting threads, but with so many characters competing for space, the issue feels disjointed and several of the Titans come across as noticeably younger and less experienced than their recent portrayals. Batman/Superman: World's Finest #54 drags Batman, Superman and their fellow heroes into Hell for a baseball game against its denizens in a deliberately absurd one-and-done that recalls DC's old Super-Sports stories. Mark Waid makes the ridiculous premise work, although for an actual baseball story, Jace wanted considerably more baseball. Absolute Flash #18 keeps expanding Wally's world as Absolute Hunter Zolomon, Director Bones and Eleanor Thawne all enter the picture, while Eleanor genuinely believes the Absolute Justice League are the good guys. Ralph Dibny may also have just experienced the event that gives him his powers, setting up a potentially wild confrontation between Wally, Abra Kadabra and Hunter Zolomon. Batwoman #6 flashes back through most of its story to events before the series began, clarifying how Kate and Beth reached the point where their stories diverged, before the final pages return to the present after Kate has rescued her sister. The added context helps explain some of the confusion from the first five issues, although ending with both sisters seeing the same psychiatrist still leaves the series in an unusual place moving forward. Absolute Green Arrow #4 provides more context for Absolute Oliver Queen's values and creates a stark contrast with Hector Hammond's depravity, while a terrifying Absolute Solomon Grundy enters the picture and Dinah Lance appears increasingly close to manifesting powers of her own. The lingering question remains whether the mysterious Green Arrow can actually be Oliver at all when Hammond claims Oliver Queen died and attempts to resurrect him failed. Nightwing #131 has Dick preparing to turn himself in over the catastrophic bridge accident no one believes was caused by a witch, only for another woman to suddenly confess to being the witch herself. That apparent manipulation deepens the supernatural mystery as events from Blüdhaven's past continue reaching into the present and Nightwing remains caught in the middle. Wonder Woman #36 continues Steve Trevor's telling of the story of the woman he loves to his daughter as Stephanie Williams retells Diana's origin with strong Clayton Henry artwork. There is little here that substantially changes the familiar story, but framing it through Steve sharing Diana's history with a daughter who is equal parts Steve and Diana gives the retelling some added emotional resonance. Finally, Superman Unlimited #16 pushes the Kingdom of Zod event forward at full speed as the Superman family rallies against Zod, including the first meeting between Mark Waid's current Superboy and Supergirl. Superman and Zod eventually suit up for a battle that is still raging when the issue ends, making this chapter feel less like a self-contained story and more like one sustained piece of a much larger action sequence. Jace and Rocky also cover this week's collected editions, reprints and facsimiles before ranking all 13 books and revealing their Books of the Week. Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource   00:00 — DC Week Overview, Doug Wagner, Marvel & Rob Liefeld Discussion 16:39 — Dark Knights of Steel #2 22:29 — Lobo #6 25:40 — End of Life #7 32:54 — Deathstroke the Terminator #6 44:37 — Catwoman #90 51:57 — New Titans #38 57:42 — Batman/Superman: World's Finest #54 1:09:52 — Absolute Flash #18 1:20:29 — Batwoman #6 1:29:40 — Absolute Green Arrow #4 1:39:31 — Nightwing #131 1:43:52 — Wonder Woman #36 1:52:25 — Superman Unlimited #16 2:02:04 — Collected Editions, Reprints & Facsimiles 2:05:58 — Rankings & Books of the Week

Hey everybody! Episode 200 of the show is out. This episode is a podcast I was interviewed on called The Psychedelic Podcast hosted by Paul Austin. Paul has a great podcast and I was happy to be invited on. We spoke about my work, ayahuasca, tobacco, dietas, lineage and deeper aspects of this work. Paul has been involved in this work and field for a number of years so he led a great interview. I hope you all enjoy it. And if it resonated, consider supporting his work. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSEThis episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSEIf you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Jason, visit his website at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo learn more about or contact Paul, visit his website at: https://thethirdwave.coTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:September 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultationPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

To give to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: https://behindgreatness.org. As a charity, tax receipts are issued to donors Welcome back to Behind Greatness. We come back from our summer break with a conversation with an Amazonian living in the UK. Italo is a multi-disciplinary artist: painter, writer, musician, singer, actor. We go deep into the darkness with Italo … exploring how his best artistic endeavours come when he's at his lowest. We explore how art bridges to the other-worldly and how it teaches how to master the self.  We talk Prince, dreaming, The Crossing, when art "fails", unplugging with creativity, the alluring symbolism of the jellyfish and living an analogue life.   Others mentioned from the podcast: Dr. Marjorie Wollacott – ep 44 Dr. Vera Tiesler, MD – ep 81   Italo, IG: https://www.instagram.com/italo.castro.art/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/italo.works/  

Jason Grechanik is a master tabaquero trained in the Mamankunawa tradition under curandero Don Ernesto Garcia Torres, with nearly a decade immersed in Amazonian plant medicine traditions. He worked for years at the Temple of the Way of Light, one of the world's most respected Shipibo healing centers. He is the co-founder of the Nicotiana Rustica project — bridging Amazonian sacred tobacco traditions with Celtic tree wisdom — and the host of The Universe Within Podcast, with 180+ episodes and 20,000+ monthly listeners. Jason has guided over 1,000 people through plant medicine work, been featured in DoubleBlind Magazine, and appeared on 30+ podcasts globally. He brings lineage, ethics, and depth to every conversation.  Episode Highlights ▶ Jason's journey from a Santo Daime friend's influence to an unignorable calling into the Peruvian Amazon ▶ Life at the Temple of the Way of Light and the facilitator's role as a bridge between Shipibo and Western worldviews ▶ Tobacco as the "first plant" in Amazonian origin myths, a gateway to the wider plant world ▶ The real difference between tobacco and cigarettes, and the limits of a purely reductionist, molecule-focused view ▶ How tobacco moves through the body in dieta, often surfacing in dreams as movement through dark, blocked places ▶ Why trees are considered the deeper teachers, and what their age and rootedness offer that other plants don't ▶ Tobacco as portal, trees as ongoing teacher: how the two work together in dieta ▶ Ancestral knowledge, the limits of modern assumptions, and building a new maloka, a new earth    Jason Grechanik's Links & Resources ▶ https://www.jasongrechanik.com ▶ https://www.nicotianarustica.org ▶ https://www.theuniversewithin.com ▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasongrechanik   Download Beth's free trainings here:  Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business:  https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business ▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching  ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services ▶ Instagram:  @bethaweinstein  ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

For this episode we only watched the first two episodes of the new Ghost in the Shell anime series. We had a little trip down memory lane talking about all the different iterations of Ghost in the Shell, and we found out Jon hasn't seen any of it. Dylan informed him that it was required viewing, and Jon said he will get on board soon enough. Our Links:Ian WolffeSend us Fan Mail

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Can ayahuasca actually heal you — or does it just crack you open before you're ready?Everyone's talking about ayahuasca right now. A celebrity swears it changed their life, and suddenly you're wondering if this ancient plant medicine is the shortcut to healing, happiness, and finally feeling alive again. In this solo episode, I hold two things at once: the higher self — what it actually is — and ayahuasca, the Amazonian brew the wellness world has turned into a shortcut to enlightenment. And I ask the question underneath all the hype: why it's genuinely good for a few people, and genuinely not for most.I get into the neuroscience of ego dissolution and the Default Mode Network, why your nervous system heals a drop at a time — not in one overwhelming night — and the real research most people never hear: the treatment-resistant depression trials, the global survey of nearly 11,000 ayahuasca users, the serious risks and drug interactions, and the people who came home from the jungle and couldn't put their lives back together.I've never done ayahuasca. I'm not here to sell it or scare you off it. Just the research, the soul, and the honest conversation nobody else is having.Passion over profit. Science and Soul, always. Be sure you're subscribing wherever you're listening and share this episode with one person you know might benefit.  Find me most active on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/ or @sandyknutrition on all social media platforms.Support the showInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca

Mientras nos preparamos para la segunda mitad del año de El Sonido: Cancioneros, abrimos los archivos oficiales de KEXP para revisitar algunas de las sesiones Live on KEXP más memorables de artistas latinoamericanos, iberoamericanos y caribeños que han pasado por nuestros estudios y escenarios. En este quinto episodio viajamos hasta Moyobamba, en la Amazonía peruana, de la mano de Los Mirlos, pioneros de la cumbia psicodélica amazónica. Desde finales de la década de 1960, el grupo ha desarrollado un sonido inconfundible que combina guitarras eléctricas, ritmos de cumbia y sonidos inspirados en la selva. Grabada durante nuestra segunda edición de Live on KEXP en México, esta presentación se convirtió en una de las sesiones latinoamericanas más vistas de nuestro canal. Suscríbete al canal de KEXP Podcasts en YouTube para disfrutar de estos episodios especiales en video con subtítulos en inglés y español. Una producción original de KEXP en español. Más información en kexp.org/el-sonido Créditos Host & Producer: Albina CabreraAudio Mastering: Jackson LongProducer: Jose PabonEditorial Supervision: Dusty HenryPhoto by: Jim BennettOriginal Podcast Music: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro)Support El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonido As we prepare for the second half of the year of El Sonido: Cancioneros, we’re opening KEXP’s official archives to revisit some of the most memorable Live on KEXP sessions by Latin American, Iberian, and Caribbean artists who have performed in our studios and on our stages. In this fifth episode, we travel to Moyobamba in the Peruvian Amazon with Los Mirlos, pioneers of Amazonian psychedelic cumbia. Since the late 1960s, the group has developed an unmistakable sound that combines electric guitars, cumbia rhythms, and rainforest-inspired sounds. Recorded during our second edition of Live on KEXP in Mexico, this performance became one of the most-watched Latin American sessions on our channel. Subscribe to the KEXP Podcasts YouTube channel to watch these special video episodes with subtitles available in English and Spanish. An original KEXP production in Spanish. More information at kexp.org/el-sonido Credits Host & Producer: Albina CabreraAudio Mastering: Jackson LongProducer: Jose PabonEditorial Supervision: Dusty HenryPhoto by: Jim BennettOriginal Podcast Music: Roberto Carlos Lange (Helado Negro)Support El Sonido: kexp.org/el-sonidoSupport the show: http://kexp.org/elsonidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we cover three new archaeology news stories! First up, a new LiDAR study in Brazil is revealing that the Amazonian ancient civilization of Aquiry may have been much larger than previously known. Then, a tomb in Poland that was opened in 1973 harbored a deadly fungus that caused the deaths of many of the researchers that worked on it, like a modern day Mummy's Curse! And finally, archaeologists at Pompeii are reconstructing a ceiling mosaic piece by painstaking piece. Links Segment 1 Mysterious Shapes Hidden Beneath the Amazon Canopy Reveal a Sprawling Ancient Civilization Much Bigger Than Researchers Expected (Smithsonian) Over 20,000 precolonial earthworks in the Southwest Amazonia (Nature) Segment 2 Archaeologists Opened a 500-Year-Old King's Tomb. Most Didn't Live to Tell the Tale. Segment 3 See a Rare Ceiling Fresco From Pompeii That Archaeologists Are Carefully Reassembling, Piece by Piece, Like an Ancient Puzzle Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we cover three new archaeology news stories! First up, a new LiDAR study in Brazil is revealing that the Amazonian ancient civilization of Aquiry may have been much larger than previously known. Then, a tomb in Poland that was opened in 1973 harbored a deadly fungus that caused the deaths of many of the researchers that worked on it, like a modern day Mummy's Curse! And finally, archaeologists at Pompeii are reconstructing a ceiling mosaic piece by painstaking piece. Links Segment 1 Mysterious Shapes Hidden Beneath the Amazon Canopy Reveal a Sprawling Ancient Civilization Much Bigger Than Researchers Expected (Smithsonian) Over 20,000 precolonial earthworks in the Southwest Amazonia (Nature) Segment 2 Archaeologists Opened a 500-Year-Old King's Tomb. Most Didn't Live to Tell the Tale. Segment 3 See a Rare Ceiling Fresco From Pompeii That Archaeologists Are Carefully Reassembling, Piece by Piece, Like an Ancient Puzzle Contact Chris Webster chris@archaeologypodcastnetwork.com Rachel Roden rachel@unraveleddesigns.com RachelUnraveled (Instagram) ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CWBhb2T2ed APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet APN Shop Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

D Rock chats with the amazing Goddess Tessa for her first time on After Hours Sessions!! Goddess Tessa talks about growing up tall and being comfortable with being 6'5!! Tessa chats about how she was able to discover the Mixed wrestling and BDSM world! Tessa chats about her exciting sessions as well as what is her most requested type of session! Tessa chats about the innovative and exciting content she has been producing and wanting to bring a unique style to the mixed wrestling world! All this and more on another exciting episode of After Hours Sessions Podcast!!! follow Tessa amazongoddesstessa.com . #AfterHoursSessionsPodcast #BDSMPodcast #Amazons #MixedWrestling #SessionGirls

Hey everybody! Episode 199 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Jacques Mabit. Jacques is the founder of the oldest and most renowned traditional Amazonian medicine center in Peru, Takiwasi. I have know about Jacques for many years, ever since I started doing this work. In 2013, I visited Takiwasi and was given a personal tour there. I was very impressed with their space, staff, and system of healing work. Takiwasi is not only a healing center but also a research center as well as producing their own products of a very high quality. Takiwasi has specialized in the treatment of drug addiction and has an extremely high success rate. I was very happy and honored that Jacque agreed to this interview. We spoke about his background, Western and indigenous worldviews, healing, ayahuasca, tobacco, pitfalls of this work, and much more. I think this is one of my favorite interviews on this podcast and Jacques has a deep wisdom and a very rare, if not unique, perspective on traditional Amazonian medicine. This interview is filled with a very deep wisdom and I hope you all enjoy it. Also thank you to Luis Solarat for the voiceover. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!To learn more about or contact Jacques, visit Takiwasi's website at: https://takiwasi.comTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:September 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultationPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

*Timestamps are approximate* TIME TOPIC 0:00 Podcast intro with Dave & Chuck "The Freak"0:01 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:01 Chuck's drive in to work/Ryan getting his tooth fixed0:11 EMAIL: Had a crazy abscess on his ass, worst pain of his life0:19 The guy flexes that make guys attractive to women0:29 NEWS0:29 DARK SIDED0:29 Woman died while picking mangos out of her tree0:36 Woman tried to save a teen driver, got hit0:41 Storms have cancelled and delayed flights across the northeast0:43 Guy is suing after being hospitalized for 2 days with cyclosporiasis0:46 Oxygen tanks in the garbage exploded0:48 Fisherman had to tread water for hours before being rescued0:51 Guy's barndominium destroyed0:58 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:58 CELEBRITY DIRT0:58 Baseball player ruptured a testicle1:07 World Cup viewership 1:08 Aaron Rogers made some peace with his family1:10 Guy found a big win at a local thrift shop1:13 Claim that a guy peed on a family in front of him at a concert1:18 Netflix bought Ben Affleck's A.I. startup1:20 Conan O'Brien has ditched his old style for a new haircut1:22 Jason Bateman talks about the time that he was arrested1:23 Jason Kelce confirmed one rumor from his brother's wedding1:24 Big roles that Adam Driver keeps passing on1:26 Documentary about the immersive Star Wars hotel1:35 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:35 FAST FOOD FREAKOUT1:35 Video of a customer and employee fighting at a fast food restaurant1:39 Guy accused of taking upskirt pics of customers at Aldi1:46 Cop caught taking nude photos of people1:49 The passenger who was nearly sucked out of an airplane speaks to the news1:54 Food truck facing blowback over their slogan1:59 Guy quit job and moved in with an Amazonian woman he fell in love with and her tribe2:04 The most petty reason that people stopped hooking up with someone (What was yours?)2:20 BITCH'S TRIPPIN'2:20 Woman chainsawed her neighbor's tree2:25 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:25 WHAT'S UP WITH THE ASIANS?2:25 Woman died after a guy fell out of a window and landed on her2:30 Video of a shark swimming right next to some kids in the water2:33 Monkeys take over a neighborhood2:35 How often people use A.I. tools2:44 New doll that is pregnant2:47 The 5 Guy endurance challenge2:54 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:54 NEWS2:54 SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION2:54 Old man crashed into a Chinese food restaurant, killed a person3:04 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:04 Woman rushed to the hospital during her daughter's wedding with happy heart syndrome3:05 Problems being caused by the penny being phased out3:09 Tesla recall for having headlights that are too bright3:11 Family reunited with dog who was spooked by fireworks3:13 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:13 BADASS OF THE DAY3:13 Firefighters save a big old dog that couldn't finish its hike END OF SHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey everybody! Episode 198 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Matteo Politi. Matteo is an independent researcher who has specialized in pharmacology, phytotherpay, naturopathy, amongst other things, and for a number of years has been doing research at the renowned Peruvian Amazonian Medicinal center Takiwasi. We sat down and spoke about his background, the pharmaceutical industry, phytochemistry, Amazonian indigenous medicinal practices, his work at Takiwasi, and a more holistic approach to plants and human well-being. Matteo is a very deep thinker and I think is really creating a beautiful bridge between world views to create a more holistic way of working with plants and how we as humans can create a more biodiverse world. I think you all will gain much from his wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSEThis episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSEIf you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Matteo, visit Takiwasi's website at: https://takiwasi.comTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:September 1-8: Remote Online DietaNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultationPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

In this episode, Marcos Colón speaks with historian Seth Garfield about guaraná, Indigenous science, Amazonian environmental history, and the making of Brazil's national imagination. The conversation is based on the interview published in HALAC — Historia Ambiental Latinoamericana y Caribeña, titled “A Sacred Plant, a National Myth: Seth Garfield on Guaraná, Indigenous Science, and the Making of Brazil.” Together, Garfield and Colón discuss how guaraná moved from Indigenous worlds into Brazilian national mythology, commodity markets, science, and popular culture. The episode explores how a sacred Amazonian plant can reveal larger histories of Indigenous knowledge, environmental transformation, race, nationalism, and the political uses of nature in Brazil. Published interview: https://www.halacsolcha.org/index.php/halac/article/view/1200/919 DOI: 10.32991/2237-2717.2026v16i2.p639-659

Griffin Dunne is an actor, director, producer, and memoirist. We chat with him from his home upstate about the Empire State Building Banksy-esque proposal, some Taylor Swift wedding predictions, the bachelor life, escaping L.A. at 18, why he has a surplus of steak right now, some great Joan Didion stories, his love of obituaries, Mamdani's thermostat settings, learning about the Joan Didion Celine ad while in the Amazonian jungle, Jason predicting the return of female-only hotels, some drug stories, and Griffin hosting SNL in 1986. instagram.com/griffindunne twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest BioWilliam “Will” Blair is the manager of Best of the Wild, a pioneering explorer, conservation-minded fly-fishing guide, and destination developer whose career has been shaped by remote rivers, wild fisheries, and a deep respect for places few travelers ever reach. Through his work with Best of the Wild and Best of Kamchatka, Will has spent decades helping anglers experience some of the world's most extraordinary wilderness destinations, from Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula to the southern Bahamas and the Amazon Basin.Will is best known for his long history in Kamchatka, a volcanic peninsula in Russia's Far East where unroaded wilderness, native rainbow trout, Pacific salmon, brown bears, and active volcanoes define the landscape. After first being drawn to Kamchatka through the fly-fishing world in the 1990s, he went on to help establish and manage programs on legendary waters such as the Ozernaya and Two Yurt rivers, as well as flyout programs based from Two Yurt Lake. His approach has always combined adventure with stewardship, including catch-and-release practices, careful access, and a long-term commitment to protecting fragile wild fisheries.Will's work eventually expanded beyond Russia to the Jumento Cays and Ragged Island chain in the southern Bahamas, where he helped create access to one of the Caribbean's most remote flats fisheries. In Brazil, his travels and guiding connections opened another chapter among Amazonian river systems known for species such as peacock bass, arowana, and pacu. Across every destination, Will's work is grounded in immersion, strong local partnerships, and the belief that the world's last wild places are worth experiencing with humility, patience, and care.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Will Blair about a life spent following fish into some of the most remote corners of the planet. Will shares how a childhood shaped by boats, rivers, lakes, and curiosity eventually led him from the Midwest to Alaska, and then to the far reaches of Kamchatka, where he found a wilderness fishery unlike anything he had experienced before.The conversation explores what makes Kamchatka so unique, from its active volcanoes and vast salmon runs to its native rainbow trout, brown bears, helicopters, hot springs, and deep sense of solitude. Will explains how travel to the region has changed over the years, why misconceptions about Russia have affected demand, and what it means to guide in a place where anglers may fish rivers that have seen little or no pressure for years.Jason and Will also talk about the realities of building adventure travel programs in wild places, including logistics, aviation, food, cultural relationships, and the importance of earning trust with local partners. Will's stories offer a rare look at what it takes to create meaningful wilderness experiences while honoring the people, landscapes, and fisheries that make those journeys possible. Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Some guests support the show through paid production features, cross-promotion, referrals, or other partnerships. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

In this episode, we journey into the rich musical and cultural tapestry of Highland Peru with self-taught musician Rafo Nunjar Tovar. From the traditional sounds of the Andes to the vibrant celebrations that connect communities with their land, Rafo shares his insights on the significance of music, instruments, and rituals in Andean culture. Join us as we explore the interplay between sound, memory, and social justice, highlighting the voices that resonate through the mountains and valleys of Peru. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: Rupestre - by Rafo Nunjar: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lUG8s77dfRZ6p-HlWjh2brGCboate2rUM&si=HbRwEJftxLMSiROj Rafo Nunjar Tovar [https://rafonunjar.bandcamp.com/album/rupestre] is a self-taught musician, composer, sound researcher and instrument builder. Born on the Peruvian coast and raised by Andean grandparents, his artistic work explores the traditional music of Peru, the soundscape and the relationship between sound, territory and memory. He began his journey in music and instrument construction in 2011, developing since then a search focused on the expressive and contemporary possibilities of traditional and pre-Hispanic sounds. His work understands music as a living practice, linked to natural cycles, community life and the forms of perception present in Andean and Amazonian cultures. He has participated in performances, sound installations and audiovisual projects, collaborating in the music of the documentaries Tulpud (2014), El arte de Parir (2023-2024) and Willka Aya Yakuwasi (2024). He also participated as a collector of traditional songs in the communities of Accha Alta and Huilloc within the Yuyaq project and the pilot program Todos Cantamos de Kukuy!, also editing the collected audios. In 2024 he released Rupestre, his first studio album, entirely composed and performed by himself, focused on acoustic exploration, traditional instruments and the creation of sound landscapes of Andean root. He is the founder and owner of the Museum of Traditional Instruments Paccha, in Urubamba; a managing member of the festival Cordas y Sirenas, dedicated to research and visible rituals associated with stringed instruments and sirens in the Peruvian Andean south; and a founding member of Kukuy, an association focused on the collection and preservation of traditional songs from Cusco. In parallel, since 2012 he has been directing spaces and workshops linked to sound, listening and collective exploration. Jack Eidt is an environmental journalist, urban theorist and designer, and advocate for the wild, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Featured Music Rafo Nunjar - Rupestre Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer: Blake Quake Beats Show music: Jack Eidt and Blake Quake Beats Episode 286 Photo credit: Rafo Nunjar

Stewart Alsop hosts a conversation with Oliver Polzin, a founding team member of Meow Wolf and naturalist, exploring the intersection of creativity, conservation, and architecture. Oliver discusses his current postgraduate work at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles studying synthetic landscapes through an architectural lens, his deep fascination with Pleistocene megafauna and the La Brea Tar Pits, and his vision for creating a "biophilic culture" that reframes humanity's relationship with other species and ecosystems. The discussion ranges from Oliver's early work building mud caves at Meow Wolf to his current explorations of AI-assisted design tools, 3D printing with recycled materials, holistic grazing management systems for the Great Plains, and the ancient Amazonian practice of creating terra preta soil—all part of his broader investigation into how we can design interventions for climate and conservation issues while maintaining what makes us fundamentally human.Timestamps00:00 Stewart introduces Oliver Polzin from Meow Wolf's founding team and discusses how his yoga teaching there inspired the podcast's exploration of creativity and stress relationships.05:00 Oliver describes his architecture graduate program studying climate and conservation through synthetic landscapes, contrasting dark green naturalist ecology with bright green capitalist environmentalism.10:00 Discussion of conservation ethics and AI's potential for monitoring environmental systems, with Oliver explaining his journey from painting to experimental mud construction at early Meow Wolf.15:00 Stewart shares his robotics learning journey with ESP32s in Buenos Aires while Oliver questions humanoid robot design, suggesting functional form factors matter more than human resemblance.20:00 Oliver explores cardboard as material obsession and explains treasure hunt mechanics in Meow Wolf exhibits, creating dopamine-driven discovery experiences through layered storytelling.25:00 Stewart describes creating treasure hunts for Spanish learners in Buenos Aires parks while Oliver validates experiential art's growing importance in an increasingly digital culture.30:00 Conversation shifts to three-d printing flexible filaments for architectural models and Oliver's megafauna book project about La Brea Tar Pits Pleistocene fossils.35:00 Oliver connects Earth consciousness to Pale Blue Dot perspective, arguing humans face developmental threshold understanding planetary responsibility after 300,000 years as anatomically modern species.40:00 Deep dive into end-Pleistocene extinction events and megafauna loss, discussing two-ton capybaras and how predator relationships shaped human psychology and anxiety responses.45:00 Oliver presents speculative Great Plains biopreserve concept with de-extinct megafauna, contrasting holistic rotational grazing with destructive monoculture agriculture systems.50:00 Discussion concludes with Amazonian dark earth technology and indigenous landscape management, emphasizing need for biophilic culture embracing deep time ecological perspective.Key Insights1. Oliver Polzin is part of the founding team of Meow Wolf and is currently studying at SCI-Arc in Downtown LA in a postgraduate program called Synthetic Landscapes, which examines global scale climate and conservation issues through an architectural lens. Architecture exists between art and science, and he believes architectural thinking offers a valuable framework for designing interventions for climate and conservation challenges. This program represents a significant evolution from his earlier work at Meow Wolf, where he created immersive experiential art installations using materials like adobe and cardboard.2. There is an important distinction in ecological thought between what Paul Kingsnorth calls dark green and light green approaches to environmentalism. The dark green strain represents the older naturalist movement from the early twentieth century, focusing on biological systems, ecosystems, and endangered species. Light green emerged in the 1970s after the Earth Day movement and centers on clean energy, solar panels, and wind power as a way to maintain our current lifestyle. Oliver argues that the bright green approach represents a capitalist overlay that has captured the conservation movement, whereas true conservation requires focusing on actual biological systems rather than just technological solutions.3. The experiential art form that Meow Wolf pioneered still has enormous untapped potential, particularly as society becomes increasingly digital. Oliver believes there will be a huge wave of experiential desire in this decade as people crave human connection and real-world excitement. The treasure hunt and scavenger hunt format represents a compelling form of real-life RPG that creates meaningful human interactions. This type of experience design, which Meow Wolf developed through installations like the House of Eternal Return, plays with human dopamine systems by compelling people to open doors, explore spaces, and follow narrative threads through physical environments.4. The architectural model or dollhouse concept represents a crucial rhetorical tool that Oliver is learning to apply to climate and conservation work. Architects have long created physical models to show stakeholders what a building will be like, and this practice of showing a story in compelling ways for different types of brains is essential for getting traction on projects. While architectural models used to be made from foam core, paper, and balsa wood, they are now largely created through 3D printing, which allows for incredibly complex forms and interlocking structures that would have been impossible to construct manually.5. Oliver is obsessed with megafauna and the end Pleistocene extinction event that occurred roughly twelve thousand years ago. For three hundred thousand years, anatomically modern humans existed alongside massive beasts like short faced bears and American lions, and we were the smaller creatures in the ecosystem. The extinction of over one hundred genera of animals over ninety nine pounds, combined with sea level rise of nearly four hundred feet, fundamentally changed human existence and led to the development of agriculture and civilization. Much of our current psychological development, including anxiety responses, is still based on this time period when we lived among these massive animals.6. The current food system in the Great Plains is fundamentally broken compared to the historical managed food system maintained by Plains tribes, who sustained thirty to sixty million bison through 1800. Oliver explored a speculative project about turning the Great Plains into a massive biopreserve of de-extinct megafauna, contrasting the natural system of rotational grazing where predators keep herds moving with the current monoculture crop agriculture that requires external inputs like fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides. The natural system builds soil and increases fecundity, while industrial agriculture degrades soil, creates toxic runoff, and produces genetically modified crops that feed animals in toxic concentrated feeding operations.7. The fundamental challenge facing humanity now is creating what Oliver calls a biophilic or ecophilic culture that is loving of other species and our home planet. This requires both psychological shifts and changes in how we design systems at all scales. The Amazon provides a powerful example of this, as recent LiDAR mapping has revealed that what appeared to be pristine wilderness was actually a vast tended garden created by indigenous civilizations who developed technologies like Amazonian dark earth through burning middens with various additives. These cultures understood how to be embedded in a web with other species while playing an important orchestrating role, offering a model for how humans might relate to other forms of life in our current era.

Tune in to the ultimate late-night companion where the strange, the frustrating, and the hilarious collide! Hosted by Walter Sterling, this eclectic show dives deep into bizarre theories and forgotten history, exploring the lost, advanced civilization of Tartaria, buried giant skeletons, and the mysterious 19th-century mud floods that allegedly swallowed entire cities. We also investigate the unique neurological "superpowers" of left-handed people who process fear faster than the rest of us, and we dissect wild "Florida Man" news stories featuring everything from naked trampoline jumpers to rare Amazonian fish and cocaine floating in the Keys. Plus, we open the phone lines to tackle everyday grievances, ranting with passionate callers about utility company monopolies, the lost art of customer service, and celebrities refusing to own their past photoshoots. Whether you're curious about alien cats, ringing rocks, or just want to hear a good rant about modern appliances, this show is the perfect rabbit hole for every night owl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, I'm joined by Rebekah Senānāyaka, ethnobotanist and PhD graduate in Cultural Anthropology, whose research takes us deep into the Amazonian rainforest. Rebekah spent 27 months immersed in indigenous plant medicine traditions, including her own experiences with ayahuasca and sanango and her work introduces the concept of extended multispecies liminality, exploring what happens when the boundary between human and plant consciousness begins to dissolve.We discuss what it really means to do embodied fieldwork, why the psychedelic renaissance may be missing the point, and what plant medicine traditions can teach us about healing.About: Rebekah Senānāyaka is a cultural psychologist and Ph.D. candidate in Cultural Anthropology, specializing in traditional Amazonian knowledge systems. With extensive fieldwork in the Amazon Rainforest, she examines how Indigenous practices inform modern understandings of altered states of consciousness. Rebekah is the founder of the Student Association of Psychedelic Investigation and a key advocate for integrating traditional and scientific perspectives in psychedelic research. InstagramLinkedInPapersIt Was the Plants that Told Us: An Ethnographic Analysis into Amazonian Knowledge TransmissionSubscribe to the Behind the Stigma podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestigmapodcast/ 

Healing That Ends in Beauty: Plant Medicine & Conscious Integration with Dr. Richard Grossman, LAc, OMD – Episode 452   Ayahuasca doesn't hand you a cure; it unlocks the healer already inside you. The visions may fade, but the capacity for pure, unconditional love remains. In this episode, host Peter Fenger sits down with Dr. Richard Grossman, a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and author of “Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life”. Dr. Grossman's lifelong dedication to the healing arts began in the wake of profound early trauma, sparking a fascination with the interconnected power of plants and the human mind. After training in Los Angeles and studying in Beijing under a World Health Organization program, he spent decades weaving together Oriental medicine, functional medicine, and deep spiritual practice. His extensive work with Ayahuasca and sound healing, shaped by years of study alongside indigenous shamans in Ecuador and Peru, has evolved into a unique synthesis of Amazonian shamanism, energy medicine, and multisensory ceremony. Today, Dr. Grossman guides individuals toward profound emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation, always rooted in a singular, core intention: helping others step out of suffering by discovering the source of joy within. Join us as we explore his journey from early trauma to a lifetime of healing, diving deep into the therapeutic dimensions of plant medicine, the role of sacred music, the integration of ceremonial insights, and how personal transformation ultimately contributes to collective healing.   For more information about “Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life” by Dr. Richard Grossman, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Forgive-Medicine-Journey-Starts/dp/B0DCD87XN6 For more information about Dr. Richard Grossman and his work, please visit: https://heartfeather.com If you would like to subscribe to The Medicine of Your Life newsletter, please visit: https://heartfeather.substack.com/subscribe

What can ancient plant traditions teach us about healing, consciousness, and living in harmony with nature?In this episode of The Awakened Heart Podcast, I sit down with Jason Grechanik, a tabaquero, podcast host, and guide who has spent more than 25 years studying plants as medicine and over 15 years immersed in Amazonian traditions.Jason shares his journey into the world of plant medicine, his work guiding plant dietas in Peru and around the world, and the unique ways he weaves Amazonian tobacco traditions with Celtic tree wisdom. Together, we explore the relationship between humans and nature, the role of plants as teachers, the importance of direct experience, and how ancient wisdom traditions can help us navigate modern life.Whether you're curious about Amazonian traditions, consciousness, personal growth, or deepening your connection to the natural world, this conversation offers a thoughtful and grounded perspective on the human experience.Topics discussed include:• Jason's journey into Amazonian plant medicine• What it means to be a tabaquero• Plant dietas and working with plant teachers• Amazonian tobacco traditions• Celtic tree wisdom and nature connection• Consciousness and personal transformation• Living in greater harmony with nature• Ancient wisdom in a modern world key  topicsAmazonian plant medicineTobacco as a sacred gatewayThe spiritual role of trees in indigenous culturesIntegration of plant medicine experiencesThe importance of relationship and harmony with nature sound bites"To the Awakened Heart Podcast.""Thank you, thank you Nancy, thank you for having me.""Tobacco traditionally is a very strong antiviral."CONNECT WITH JASONWebsite Let's Connect!⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Linktree⁠PodcastFREE Meditation Guide

AccuWeather's Joe Lundberg joins Chris and Amy ahead of a week of 'tropical, Amazonian,' conditions this week. Rainy and hot. 'We've had plenty of rain,' jokes Lundberg, 'and we don't need it.' He says the southeast and the Mid-Atlantic region would really like to have some of the rain that our region will be getting this week.

Send a MessageWhat is magic?Before spells, charms, talismans, and grimoires, there was a more fundamental question: what is the power that makes magic possible?In this episode of The Hidden Passage, we explore magical power as it appears across cultures, religions, folklore traditions, and esoteric systems throughout history. From the mana of Melanesia, to the orenda of the Huron, the heka of ancient Egypt, the dori of Amazonian shamans, and the qi of Daoist philosophy, we uncover a recurring vision of reality—one in which the world is alive, participatory, and permeated by hidden forces.Drawing on mythology, anthropology, religious studies, folklore, and historical accounts of magical practice, we examine:• The sacred origins of magical power• Mana, orenda, heka, qi, and other concepts of spiritual force• Sacred sites, magical objects, and the principle of contagion• Shamanic initiation and spirit-bestowed power• The evil eye and innate human potency• Asceticism, yoga, and the cultivation of mystical abilities• Magical causality and participation in the cosmos• The relationship between magicians, spirits, and the divine• Why magical traditions emerge across cultures worldwideFar from being irrational superstition, magical worldviews propose a radically different understanding of reality—one in which human beings participate directly in the deeper forces that shape existence.This episode serves as the foundation for a new series exploring the history, philosophy, and practice of magic.

"Getting your hands dirty and embracing real-world experiences is the best way to grow—failure is just information that makes you better." Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Diedrich, the content director for Recoil Off Grid and a true outdoors and survival enthusiast. We chop it up about everything from homesteading inspiration and turning failures into learning opportunities, to behind-the-scenes stories from big events like Can-con, Amazonian adventures, and the quirkiest things we've eaten (including my encounter with balut!). We also weigh in on some hot 2A news, the ongoing cost-of-living debate, and our takes on DEI in the workplace. Plus, we tackle listener questions and debate the best places in the U.S. to homestead (tornadoes, ticks, and all). Call to Action 1. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify 2. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram   Youtube 3. Grab some cool TGE merch 4. Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com 5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are a big part of making the   Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition – Trusted by hunters, competitors, and everyday shooters alike. Check out their offerings for superior reliability and ballistic performance at hsmammunition.com Second Amendment Foundation – Defending your right to keep and bear arms for over 50 years. Support their cause at saf.org Key Takeaways Real-world experience and embracing failure are essential to mastering survival and preparedness. The gun community can learn a lot from discussing both our successes and shortcomings. The Can-con event featured not just guns, but off-grid skills like field dressing and chicken processing—sometimes requiring last-minute improvisation! Laws and regulations may influence firearm sales, but cultural and market forces play a huge part. Survival doesn't have to mean “hardcore only”—don't ignore modern tools and comforts when they make sense. DEI policies, hiring practices, and accountability in leadership sparked some spirited debate. The best place to homestead isn't just about price—natural disasters and local culture matter, too. Exotic foods like freshwater stingray and balut make for wild stories and lasting bonds! Guest Information Patrick Diedrich Content Director at Recoil Off Grid Survival skills adventurer and journalist Follow his adventures and insights at offgridweb.com and on social media Keywords Gun experiment, podcast, Patrick Diedrich, Recoil Off Grid, survival, preparedness, Cancon, firearm news, machine gun laws, gun regulations, DEI, Second Amendment, HSM Ammunition, off-grid skills, homesteading, tornado alley, cheapest places to live, Ballute, exotic foods, Amazon adventure, field dressing, outdoor skills, tactical training, self-reliance, gun sales trends, modern survival, 2A news, concealed carry

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Jason Grechanik, master tabaquero and host of The Universe Within Podcast, for a deep exploration of sacred tobacco as Amazonian plant medicine. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-358/?ref=278  Sacred tobacco is usually understood in the West through the lens of cigarettes, addiction, and commercial misuse. But in Amazonian traditions, Nicotiana rustica is understood very differently: as a master plant, a protector, and a powerful medicine that requires lineage, discernment, and right relationship. Drawing from nearly a decade of Amazonian immersion and more than 1,000 people guided through plant ceremonies, Jason shares how tobacco is worked with in dieta, ayahuasca ceremony, energetic protection, and direct relationship with plant spirits. Paul and Jason also discuss cannabis, indigenous cosmologies, safety, and what tobacco's history can teach the modern psychedelic movement about power, humility, and proper containers. Jason Grechanik is a master tabaquero trained in the Mamankunawa tradition under curandero Don Ernesto Garcia Torres. With nearly a decade of Amazonian immersion and more than 1,000 people guided through plant ceremonies, Jason spent many years at the renowned Shipibo healing center Temple of the Way of Light. He is the host of The Universe Within Podcast, with 180+ episodes and 20K+ monthly listeners, co-founder of the Nicotiana Rustica project, and has been featured in DoubleBlind Magazine. Highlights: Jason's path into Amazonian tobacco medicine Tobacco beyond commercial cigarettes Why tobacco is considered a master plant Dieta as direct plant relationship Tobacco as portal and protector Ayahuasca, diagnosis, and plant doctors Safety, toxicity, and proper containers Jaguar and hummingbird tobacco archetypes Cannabis, dreams, and plant relationship Lessons for the psychedelic renaissance Episode Links: The Universe Within Podcast Nicotiana Rustica Project Jason on Instagram Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization. Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.

In “Trouser Snake and the Sweater Button” from The Black Lincoln Collective Comedy Podcast, the crew delivers another loud, ridiculous ride through absurd humor, pop culture, and deeply questionable life advice. The episode kicks off with Parker emotionally unraveling, Fred talking Dabo Swinney, Allan recalling a run-in with a famous college football coach, and the gang somehow turning Pride Month into a conversation about HBO's Hacks, hats, and computer hackers. From there, Fred brings a Reddit-inspired question: if Batman named himself after his biggest fear, what would your superhero name be? The answers are gloriously cursed, including Failure Man, Vomit Girl, IRS Man, Public Boner Man, Nutty Putty Cave Man, Maggot Man, and the horrifying Pee-Hole Fish Man. The chaos continues with cave disasters, claustrophobia, Amazonian fish nightmares, Tubi horror movies, Sacha Baron Cohen's Ladies First, Netflix true crime, celebrity boxing, Ray J, Super Hot Fire, Johnny Manziel, steroid sports, and one possibly brilliant poke bowl restaurant name. It's weird, sarcastic, wildly off-track, and exactly what BLC fans came for. #blcpodcast #podcastingforthepeople #funny #podcast #greenvillesc #scpodcast #yeahthatgreenville Listen at: https://americasfavoritepodcast.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blcpodcast/ Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blcpodcast/ Buy Fred and Allan Beer: https://www.patreon.com/blcworld

Göbekli Tepe continues to reveal the striking nature of humanity's past. Bernie Taylor arrives to add to the living mystery of the site, specifically the Great Mother Goddess. We'll explore the deep prehistoric foundations of Ephesus, tracing its roots back to ancient matriarchal Anatolian civilizations and the maternal lineages of early humanity. He'll examine the cultural shift from these indigenous traditions and the legendary influence of Amazonian queens to the rise of patriarchal structures in the Greco-Roman era. Finally, Bernie uncovers the enduring symbolic legacy of the Mother Goddess, revealing a continuous spiritual thread that connects prehistoric birthing figures to the venerated Lady of Ephesus. More on Bernie: https://beforeorion.com/ Göbekli Tepe continues to reveal the striking nature of humanity's past. Bernie Taylor arrives to add to the living mystery of the site, specifically the Great Mother Goddess. We'll explore the deep prehistoric foundations of Ephesus, tracing its roots back to ancient matriarchal Anatolian civilizations and the maternal lineages of early humanity. He'll examine the cultural shift from these indigenous traditions and the legendary influence of Amazonian queens to the rise of patriarchal structures in the Greco-Roman era. Finally, Bernie uncovers the enduring symbolic legacy of the Mother Goddess, revealing a continuous spiritual thread that connects prehistoric birthing figures to the venerated Lady of Ephesus. More on Bernie: https://beforeorion.com/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Merch store: https://aeonbyte.creator-spring.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza is a Peruvian scientist and explorer. In this episode she shares stories of the spirits of the Amazon like the infectious tunchi, the feared chullachaki, and the Amazonian bigfoot. She discusses her work as a scientist and explorer, and her book The Spirit of the Rainforest. If anything you hear reminds you of your own experiences, or if you have any thoughts on the episode, you can send it to story@storieswithsapphire.com Read The Spirit of the Rainforest https://www.rosavespinoza.com/book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Jack Eidt delves into the groundbreaking archaeological discoveries at the Huaca Montegrande site in the Peruvian Amazon with guest Karen Gordon, an associate at ASICAMPE, the nonprofit Association for Scientific Research of the Peruvian Amazon [https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao/]. They explore the ancient Marañon culture, their sophisticated agroforestry practices, and the origins of cacao, the plant responsible for the world's chocolate. Traces of cacao have been found in 6,000-year-old ceremonial pottery vessels from what is now recognized as the oldest monumental temple site in Peru, predating the pyramids of Egypt or Mesopotamia. Tune in to learn how these findings are rewriting the history of organized human settlement and spirituality in the ancient Amazon. Nominated as one of the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in the World, Montegrande is currently unearthing the story of the ancient Amazonian Marañon Culture and their sophisticated agroforestry practices, social structure, and cosmovision – 3,000 years before the more well-studied Inca and Nazca cultures. These findings completely rewrite the history of organized human settlement and spirituality in the ancient Amazon. Groundbreaking evidence from Montegrande points to the Marañon Culture as being the earliest human stewards of cacao in the world, tending its domestication, cultivation, veneration and trade. For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: https://inboundperu.com/2022/03/11/the-world-will-get-to-know-huaca-montegrande-where-historys-oldest-cacao-was-found%ef%bf%bc/8644/ Ancient Builders of the Amazon on Nova PBS: https://youtu.be/dY82nZTxXQ4?si=UcvfsGJtvJQY_GAs Karen Gordon - Equal parts soul-filled and inspired educator, Karen's work as a restoration ecologist and land steward has spanned California's Channel Islands to the Peruvian Amazon for the last 30 years. She has called Costa Rica's cloud forested mountaintops home for the last two decades. ASICAMPE is a small Peruvian nonprofit research organization led by Dr. Quirino Olivera; making significant contributions to Amazonian and world history. Nevertheless, the Huaca Montegrande project, destined to become and UNESCO World Heritage Site, faces multiple threats and requires protection to continue their work. For more information and to support their work: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcacao/ Musical interludes by Oscar Jimenez Fernandez. IG: @oscarjimenezfdc Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate advocate, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 237

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An Alberta court sides with First Nations and quashes a pro-separation petition -- which means the idea for a province-wide referendum on leaving Canada could be dead on arrival. The Nova Scotia government hits back at the union representing long-term care home workers -- suggesting their striking members might accept the offer on the table, if only they were given a chance to vote on it. There's now a better chance an uncontacted tribe in Brazil will remain that way -- after a move to preserve and protect a million acres of Amazonian land. A new video game puts players in the shoes of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War. The creative director tells us the true stories are as exciting as the gameplay. After carefully observing how crickets respond to mild injury, researchers discover that they're just like you and me -- except for the multiple legs. An Omaha tavern is forced to change its name from "The Barber Shop", when it is met with the righteous wrath of the Nebraska Board of Barber Examiners.As It Happens, the Thursday Edition. Radio that shouldn't be surprised a bunch of barbers got snippy.

Ben sits down with Jason Grechanik - a tabaquero and plant medicine practitioner who spent years apprenticing in the Peruvian Amazon studying the traditional spiritual and medicinal use of tobacco. Together they explore the surprising role tobacco has played in indigenous healing traditions, the difference between sacred tobacco and commercial cigarettes, and why many traditional cultures considered tobacco one of the most important master plants. The conversation moves through spirituality, masculinity, addiction, trauma, anxiety, nervous system healing, warrior traditions, direct experience, and the relationship between plants and consciousness. Jason also shares his personal journey into the world of plant medicine, including his intense initiation into tobacco dietas and what these traditions teach about healing, presence, clarity, and power. Topics Discussed Tobacco as sacred medicine The difference between tobacco and cigarettes Indigenous and Amazonian healing traditions Tobacco dietas and plant apprenticeships Masculinity and spiritual initiation Anxiety, addiction, and trauma healing The difference between medicine and medication Why shamans consider tobacco a master plant Jiu-jitsu, embodiment, and grounded spirituality Direct spiritual experience vs intellectual knowledge About Jason Grechanik Jason Grachanik is a tabaquero and plant medicine practitioner who spent years living and apprenticing in the Peruvian Amazon studying traditional healing systems, tobacco work, and master plant dietas. He now works with people through immersive healing retreats and traditional plant medicine practices rooted in Amazonian traditions. Links from this episode: Jason’s website Retreats with Jason Jason's Instagram The Universe Within - Podcast Evolving Man’s Freedom From Addiction Circle The ARKA Talks PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes White Owl, ceremony leader, healer, and author of In Service of Ayahuasca: A Medical Doctor's Journey into an Ancient Healing Tradition.Working with Amazonian plant medicines since 2005 and leading ceremonies since 2008, White Owl brings together the worlds of modern medicine, psychotherapy, and indigenous healing traditions. Guided primarily by the plants themselves and trained by Peruvian Mestizo Vegetalistas, his path reflects a rare integration of scientific understanding, deep spiritual practice, and decades of lived experience.Retiring from medicine in 2022, after 36 years as a comprehensive ophthalmologist, White Owl trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, maintaining a therapeutic practice alongside his medical career. Over time, his work evolved toward helping people heal not only physically but also emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Through ceremonies and plant dietas in Peru, as well as gatherings across North America, he has supported countless individuals in exploring expanded states of consciousness with safety, reverence, and integrity.In this rich and grounded conversation, Sam and White Owl explore what it truly means to work in service of the medicine. Together, they discuss the healing potential of ayahuasca, the responsibilities of ceremonial leadership, and the bridge between Western psychology and ancient plant wisdom. This episode offers listeners an honest and nuanced look into a sacred tradition that continues to awaken, challenge, and transform those called to walk its path.Tune in and share your own questions and comments about plant medicine on our YouTube livestream or on our Facebook page.https://amzn.to/48U6OIXAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Trees have all of this medicine…fruits, the bark is medicine, the leaves. All of that is waiting; it's potent, it's dormant.”Jason Grechanik has spent more than 25 years immersed in the study and practice of plants as medicine. As a tabaquero, he guides plant medicine dietas in Peru and internationally, weaving Amazonian tobacco traditions with Celtic tree wisdom. He facilitated for many years at the healing center Temple of the Way of Light and is the host of Universe Within Podcast.In this conversation, we hear about Jason's path, from learning with Shipibo healers to training with a mestizo tabaquero, and eventually working with the medicine of North American trees and Celtic traditions. We highlight the importance of respect and reciprocity when learning from wisdom traditions from around the world. We speak about plant diets — especially with tobacco — and the practices involved like fasting, isolation and ingestion. Jason explains that dieting with a single plant can open a deeper connection to its spirit and describes the dreams during dieta as a “gateway to experience the teachings of the plant.”Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome and Opening(02:45) How They Met in Peru(05:37) Temple of the Way of Light(08:35) Ayahuasca, Female Healers + Podcasting(12:00) Working With Local Flora Abroad(14:40) Reciprocity and Respect(16:56) Plant Diets or Dietas(20:38) Dreams While Dieting Plants (23:44) Other Plant Teachers + Tree Medicine (Europe)(31:01) Dieting With Tabacco + Tobacco Varieties (34:46) Inside A Dieta Retreat(36:22) Purging & Dosing Safety(36:37) Diagnostic Tools + Further Training (41:30) Jason's Tabaquero Teacher(45:25) Learning from Nature's Patterns (52:53) How to Follow Jason's Work 

Talking with James Van Lanen, anthropologist, re-wilding advocate, and author of Human Rewilding in the 21st Century, mapping the intersections of species-level fitness, ecological embeddedness, and the long arc of civilizational collapse…On species-level fitness versus civilizational fitness, on Herbert Spencer and the colonial roots of survival of the fittest, on aggrandizing agents and the alpha-hoarding pattern, on the Radical Anthropology Group and the female coalition theory of human speciation, on Pierre Clastres and secondary primitivism, the people who ran back into the jungle, on five hundred years of Amazonian oral history as the most successful anti-civilizational politic in human history, on the Hadza and the smartphone controversy, on his rebuttal to Graeber and Wengrow's The Dawn of Everything, on Joseph Tainter and continually diminishing returns, on the gathering that would fall apart at thirty days, on nodal community versus rigid communes, on finding your gifts rather than peddling hope, on daughters and the stone knives,Thirteen years traveling by small aircraft to remote Alaskan communities, fieldwork across four continents, Siberia, the Amazon, Africa, and now independent, outside the bureaucracy of both the academy and the state. His work challenges both the right-wing bunker prepper and the techno-progressive urban left, arguing instead for rural dropout-ism: not ideology, but as a true measure of human fitness.ExcerptsOn Amazonian Isolated TribesThere's some sort of oral history passed down for generations that says: those progressive complex societies — don't go in. They're very dangerous. And they've maintained that politic for at least several hundred years, if not thousands.Channeling Derek JensenYou are just a puny little human. You cannot change this situation as an individual. But figure out what your gifts are: what's really in your heart, and apply them to bettering the situation even in the smallest way you can.On Species Fitness And I came to the conclusion that real species level fitness is intimately connected to the natural world without all this technological mediation that's the why I've just never stopped this path because to me on a personal level, pursuing that wildlife provides me this really strong feeling of living optimally.Connect with James @https://www.jamesvanlanen.com/https://www.humanrewilding.earth/ Get full access to Leafbox at leafbox.substack.com/subscribe

Frog venom burns your skin, makes you purge, and might be the most powerful healing tool you have never tried. In this episode, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Kambo researcher and practitioner Caitlin Thompson to break down how intentional suffering through this ancient Amazonian medicine is producing dramatic results for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, Lyme disease, addiction, and metabolic dysfunction. From the peptide science behind the purge to the biohacking case for voluntary pain, this conversation will change how you think about healing, resilience, and human performance. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Caitlin Thompson is an internationally recognized Kambo practitioner and educator who has guided over 2,700 clients through this medicine, with a focus on Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness. Her path into this work was shaped by her own recovery from Lyme disease and Lupus. Trained in neurobiology and rooted in psychedelic science, immune health, and the human microbiome, Caitlin is currently pioneering some of the first prospective human studies on Kambo. She collaborates directly with indigenous Amazonian communities including the Matsés, Shuar, Quechua, and Matis, and has appeared on over 100 podcasts and conferences as a leading voice at the intersection of traditional medicine and modern science. Dave and Caitlin break down the full Kambo experience, from the transdermal burns and peptide families flooding your lymphatic system, to the purge, the frog face, and the window of clarity that follows. They explore why the suffering is not a side effect but the actual mechanism, how ordeal medicine builds the same neuroplasticity and dopamine receptor sensitivity that meditation, breathwork, and ice baths produce, and why this ancient practice is becoming one of the most talked about tools in functional medicine and longevity circles. They also dig into the sustainability crisis threatening frog populations in the Amazon, the almost nonexistent research landscape for Kambo, why journals refuse to publish positive findings, and how AI may unlock the ability to synthesize Kambo peptides and remove the dependency on frogs entirely. You'll Learn: Why intentional suffering through Kambo may be one of the most effective biohacking tools for immune reset and brain optimization How Kambo peptides interact with your mitochondria, vagal nerve, and immune system to drive deep healing Why the purge is not a side effect but a keystone mechanism of the medicine How ordeal medicine builds dopamine receptor sensitivity and neuroplasticity similar to fasting, cold exposure, and breathwork What the actual risks of Kambo are and how hyponatremia kills people who do it wrong Why Caitlin recovered from Lupus and Lyme disease using Kambo and what that means for autoimmune conditions How Kambo compares to ketamine, ayahuasca, and other altered states for trauma and performance Why journals refuse to publish Kambo research and what that reveals about the drug development pipeline How AI and synthetic biology may soon make frog harvesting unnecessary What the worst Kambo practitioners do wrong and how to find someone you can actually trust Thank you to our sponsors! -iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE-The One Device | Use code DAVE for $10 off at theonedevice.com/dave-MASA Chips | Go to https://www.masachips.com/DAVEASPREY and use code DAVEASPREY for 25% off your first order. 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Keywords: Caitlin Thompson, Kambo practitioner, frog venom healing, Kambo ceremony, Kambo peptides, phyllo medusa bicolor, transdermal burns, hyponatremia Kambo, Kambo autoimmune, Lyme disease Kambo, Lupus recovery, ordeal medicine, intentional suffering dopamine, Kambo research, Kambo safety, Kambo training, Amazon frog medicine, Kambo vs ayahuasca, biohacking, Dave Asprey, human performance, neuroplasticity Resources: • Visit Caitlins Website to Learn More: https://kamboinstitute.org/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:15 – Introduction05:33 – Guest Introduction 09:46 – Caitlin's Origin Story 12:46 – Kambo & Healing 16:29 – Trauma, PTSD & Psychosomatics 19:36 – What Is Kambo? 22:41 – Journey Duration 24:26 – Pharmacology & Peptides 28:55 – Publishing Challenges & Bias 30:45 – How to Do It Wrong 32:22 – Legal Status 35:14 – Synthesizing Kambo 39:34 – Indigenous Origins & Folklore 42:46 – Safety & Risks 48:56 – Where to Find Caitlin 51:25 – Pain, Resilience & BICEP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most people hear about kambo and think it's reckless and dangerous, until they see what happens when it's done right.My understanding of kambo changed a lot through this conversation, especially after hearing how it's been used not just as a traditional Amazonian medicine, but also as a tool for addressing complex health challenges. Caitlin Thompson brings a rare blend of experience to this space, having served thousands of sessions while also approaching the work through a scientific lens rooted in neurobiology and research.Her path into frog medicine came from navigating her own history with Lyme disease, lupus, and chronic illness, which gives real context to why she approaches this work with both precision and respect. We get into what kambo healing looks like in practice, including how dosage, safety, and nervous system state can completely change the outcome of a session.There's also a deeper conversation around why many people have overwhelming experiences, and how a more intentional, minimalist approach can unlock benefits around immune support, chronic illness recovery, and nervous system healing.This is a grounded look at ancient tools meeting modern science, and what becomes possible when healing is approached with both rigor and humility.Visit kambospecialist.com and use code LS10 for 10% off all online courses and ebooks.THE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:LEELA QUANTUM | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off your first order.BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke and use code LUKE15 to save 15% off sitewide.PIQUE | Visit piquelife.com/luke to get 15% off for life when you subscribe.REAL PROVISIONS | Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.You'll learn:[00:00] Introduction[10:06] Frog medicine 101: what it is, what it does, and how it's collected[15:32] Nobody actually knows who discovered kambo first[27:52] Why doing more kambo doesn't mean getting more out of it[40:05] How Caitlin's personal relationship with kambo has evolved over a decade[52:41] What's happening to frog populations and the communities behind the medicine[01:05:54] Mixing kambo with psychedelics is riskier than most people think[01:13:58] Who should and shouldn't take kambo, and what it can do for addiction[01:36:21] Treating Lyme without addressing trauma may be why people don't get better[01:50:31] Is it the substance that's intelligent or something working through it?Resources mentioned:Phyllomedusa bicolor | WebsiteMatsés | WebsiteSananga WebsiteRapé | Website Read: Thompson et al, Use of Phyllomedusa bicolour secretion during kambô ritual: observational responses, dosage, and risk of adverse events | ArticleRead: Thompson & Williams, Review of the physiological effects of Phyllomedusa bicolor skin secretion peptides on humans receiving Kambô | ArticleInstitute of Kambo Advancement and Preservation WebsitePeter Gorman Website Read: WTFrog Is Kambo and Am I Ready: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Experience, Staying Safe, and Evaluating If Kambo Is Right For You | BookTodd Shipman Website Full show notes at lukestorey.com/kamboFind more from Caitlin:Medicine Frog Kambo | Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeMedicine Frog Kambo Practitioner Training | WebsiteInstitute of Kambo Advancement and Preservation (IKAP) | WebsiteKambocon | WebsiteFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedIn

What if your cosmetics could keep forests alive? In this episode of Green Beauty Conversations, Formula Botanica CEO Lorraine Dallmeier speaks with John Goedschalk, founder and CEO of BioTara, about how regenerative sourcing of Amazonian cosmetic ingredients can create real economic value for forest communities – helping make standing forests worth more alive than cut down. Tune in to discover how ethical supply chains, traceable sourcing and natural Amazonian ingredients could reshape the future of sustainable beauty.   Special offer for listeners: Head on over to BioTara's express shop for samples and low-MOQ ingredients.   Free Resources Free formulation course | Green Beauty Conversations Podcast | Blog | YouTube Socials: Formula Botanica on Instagram | Lorraine Dallmeier on Instagram

Frog venom burns your skin, makes you purge, and might be the most powerful healing tool you have never tried. In this episode, Host Dave Asprey sits down with Kambo researcher and practitioner Caitlin Thompson to break down how intentional suffering through this ancient Amazonian medicine is producing dramatic results for people with autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, Lyme disease, addiction, and metabolic dysfunction. From the peptide science behind the purge to the biohacking case for voluntary pain, this conversation will change how you think about healing, resilience, and human performance. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Caitlin Thompson is an internationally recognized Kambo practitioner and educator who has guided over 2,700 clients through this medicine, with a focus on Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness. Her path into this work was shaped by her own recovery from Lyme disease and Lupus. Trained in neurobiology and rooted in psychedelic science, immune health, and the human microbiome, Caitlin is currently pioneering some of the first prospective human studies on Kambo. She collaborates directly with indigenous Amazonian communities including the Matsés, Shuar, Quechua, and Matis, and has appeared on over 100 podcasts and conferences as a leading voice at the intersection of traditional medicine and modern science. Dave and Caitlin break down the full Kambo experience, from the transdermal burns and peptide families flooding your lymphatic system, to the purge, the frog face, and the window of clarity that follows. They explore why the suffering is not a side effect but the actual mechanism, how ordeal medicine builds the same neuroplasticity and dopamine receptor sensitivity that meditation, breathwork, and ice baths produce, and why this ancient practice is becoming one of the most talked about tools in functional medicine and longevity circles. They also dig into the sustainability crisis threatening frog populations in the Amazon, the almost nonexistent research landscape for Kambo, why journals refuse to publish positive findings, and how AI may unlock the ability to synthesize Kambo peptides and remove the dependency on frogs entirely. You'll Learn: Why intentional suffering through Kambo may be one of the most effective biohacking tools for immune reset and brain optimization How Kambo peptides interact with your mitochondria, vagal nerve, and immune system to drive deep healing Why the purge is not a side effect but a keystone mechanism of the medicine How ordeal medicine builds dopamine receptor sensitivity and neuroplasticity similar to fasting, cold exposure, and breathwork What the actual risks of Kambo are and how hyponatremia kills people who do it wrong Why Caitlin recovered from Lupus and Lyme disease using Kambo and what that means for autoimmune conditions How Kambo compares to ketamine, ayahuasca, and other altered states for trauma and performance Why journals refuse to publish Kambo research and what that reveals about the drug development pipeline How AI and synthetic biology may soon make frog harvesting unnecessary What the worst Kambo practitioners do wrong and how to find someone you can actually trust Thank you to our sponsors! -BEYOND Biohacking Conference 2026 | Register with code DAVE300 for $300 off https://beyondconference.com-KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/ and use code DAVE for 20% off-Caldera + Lab | Go to https://calderalab.com/DAVE and use code DAVE at checkout for 20% off your first order.-Screenfit | Get your at-home eye training program for 40% off using code DAVE at https://www.screenfit.com/dave.Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Caitlin Thompson, Kambo practitioner, frog venom healing, Kambo ceremony, Kambo peptides, phyllo medusa bicolor, transdermal burns, hyponatremia Kambo, Kambo autoimmune, Lyme disease Kambo, Lupus recovery, ordeal medicine, intentional suffering dopamine, Kambo research, Kambo safety, Kambo training, Amazon frog medicine, Kambo vs ayahuasca, biohacking, Dave Asprey, human performance, neuroplasticity Resources: • Visit Caitlins Website to Learn More: https://kamboinstitute.org/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:15 – Introduction05:33 – Guest Introduction 09:46 – Caitlin's Origin Story 12:46 – Kambo & Healing 16:29 – Trauma, PTSD & Psychosomatics 19:36 – What Is Kambo? 22:41 – Journey Duration 24:26 – Pharmacology & Peptides 28:55 – Publishing Challenges & Bias 30:45 – How to Do It Wrong 32:22 – Legal Status 35:14 – Synthesizing Kambo 39:34 – Indigenous Origins & Folklore 42:46 – Safety & Risks 48:56 – Where to Find Caitlin 51:25 – Pain, Resilience & BICEP See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interfaith peace counselor Patrick McCollum and documentary filmmaker Gabe Polsky share the powerful prophecy that united the Amazon and led to making their film, The Man Who Saves the World?Click here to find screenings of The Man Who Saves the World? near you.This week on Mindrolling, Raghu speaks with his guests, Gabe and Patrick, about: The origin story behind The Man Who Saves the World? and the real-life journey that inspired the filmHow diverse Amazonian tribes are connected through shared spiritual practices and plant communicationThe meaning of the Roxa Prophecy and why the Amazon is considered the “heart of the world”Efforts to unite the Amazonian tribes to save the rainforest and its inhabitants Our universal journey to understand reality and our purpose in lifeHow psychedelics, indigenous wisdom, and other spiritual pursuits open doors to new perspectivesBursting the bubble of our constructed reality Patrick's work as a bridge between “the people of the concrete” (modern society) and the indigenous About Patrick McCollum:Patrick McCollum ​​is an interfaith chaplain, spiritual mentor, and peace counselor. Patrick was inspired by the Great Mother to promote a sacred universal vision that respects religious and cultural diversity and advances pluralism. As a dedicated peacemaker, Patrick brings forth a well-timed meta-narrative of universal magnitude that is alerting the world of the sacredness of all beings. Patrick is the founder and president of The McCollum Foundation for Peace, which aims to discover and implement positive, workable, and sustainable strategies that create local and global change and peace in all areas of life. “Their ancient story said that one day, thousands of years later, the Amazon would be in trouble. It would be burning, the water would be poisoned, and the indigenous people and their wisdom would be wiped out. When that happened, the creator would send the spirit of Roxa into a man or woman, and that person would unite all of the indigenous people of the Amazon and help them create a strategy to save the heart of the world.” –Patrick McCollumAbout Gabe Polsky:Gabe Polsky is a filmmaker, director, producer, and writer best known for the documentaries Red Army (2014) and In Search of Greatness (2018). Known for pushing the boundaries of documentary filmmaking, Gabe Polsky has built a reputation for uncovering stories that challenge perception, provoke thought, and entertain. His work has premiered at major international festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Telluride Film Festival, and the New York Film Festival. “After eight years of pursuit from these tribes, he agreed to try and unfold this prophecy. I learned about this, and I got caught up in this story as well, following Patrick down to the Amazon to try and fulfill this prophecy. It's this wild spiritual adventure, very funny, very strange, it's a film that has a lot of deep meaning.” –Gabe PolskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's get into some body and life sovereignty as mystic, and activist Scott Stanley arrives at the Virtual Alexandria. We'll explore the profound world of Ayahuasca ceremonies and the transformative healing experienced by participants seeking relief from PTSD, addiction, and deep-seated trauma. And we'll delve into the ongoing legal battle against the DEA to secure religious freedom for spiritual assemblies and ensure the right to practice ancient traditions within a modern framework. Additionally, our discussion covers groundbreaking research on neurogenesis and the “spirit vine's” ability to rewire the brain, alongside global efforts to preserve the Amazonian rainforest and its ancestral knowledge. More on Scott: https://www.naavc.org/ Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Equipment Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2WEJ2CCWHALZB?&sort=default Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Saving the world is easy compared to winning this debate. We’re pitting two heavy hitting heroes against each other. It’s Black Panther vs Wonder Woman. Fighting for the Amazonian warrior with a golden lasso, it’s actress Tiffany Smith. Stepping up for the Wakandan King with the vibranium suit, it’s comedian Aron Woldeslassie. Which superhero will succeed? Listen to find out and head to smashboom.org to cast your vote.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast, we review Rafael Garcia: Henchman #1 and Estuary #1, then turn our attention to Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1 to ask a bigger question about DC's Absolute line—why does Wonder Woman's reimagining feel so much more natural than Batman's? Along the way, we talk about how readers choose comics today, what makes a first issue click, and why myth, magic, and giant anime swords might be exactly what Diana needed.   RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF)   REVIEWS RAFAEL GARCIA: HENCHMAN #1 Writer: David Schrader, Peter Murrietta Artist: Ben Herrera Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: March 25, 2026 What if life in a super-villain organization was less like a James Bond movie and more like working at Walmart Corporate? Rafael Garcia: Henchman brings the old familiar tropes of a dark workplace comedy by way of a brand-new cinematic superhero universe. From Emmy Award-winning writer Peter Murrieta (Mr. Iglesias) and writer/filmmaker David Schrader (Baby Badass), comes an action comedy that mixes the daily grind of The Office with the slacker absurdity of Stripes - if the General in charge was more like Lex Luthor. 3/5 Stars You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4skP0ya ESTUARY #1 Writer: Tim Daniel, D.B. Andry Artist: Maan House Publisher: Oni Press Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 8, 2026 OUT OF THE BLOODSTAINED PAST OF OLD CALIFORNIA . . . A DIFFERENT KIND OF DEVIL IS RISING WITH THE TIDE! From rising stars Tim Daniel & David "D.B." Andry (Crush Depth, Morning Star) and modern horror virtuoso Maan House (Mine is a Long Lonesome Grave) comes a chilling tale of secrets buried deep beneath the surf of the idyllic California coast . . . Atop a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean sits the Mission at Arbués Point, a 400-year-old Spanish mission made infamous as one of California's oldest and most haunted historical sites. But beneath its crumbling, tourist-trap facade, a reclusive nun has spent decades within the Mission's walls, honing her prayers and practice in pursuit of a secret long-buried beneath the majesty of the chapel, and under the dark waves of the tidal estuary below. When marine archaeologist Maris Cristobal accepts the nun's offer to begin excavating a fabled shipwreck lying in wait beneath the Mission's turbulent waters, she'll soon discover that the sins of past and present are about to wash together into a harrowing surge of vengeance that can no longer be contained .  3/5 Stars You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3Ns4CRr TRADE DISCUSSION ABSOLUTE WONDER WOMAN VOL 1: THE LAST AMAZON Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Haydem Sherman Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $20.99 In a different, darker world, Diana of Themyscira was not raised in paradise, but instead was exiled to the underworld as a baby and raised by an enemy. Darkness and exile did not destroy her; instead, they made her all the stronger—honed into an even greater weapon by tragedy, danger, and magic. Long denied her Amazonian heritage, Diana has finally reached the time for her to rejoin the surface world. Armed with new weapons forged in Hell, and a mission that looks a bit more like justice than peace, Diana will not be stopped on her quest to save the world and discover her place in it, even if that means carving it herself! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4lKOOpl At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today. If you know someone who loves comics, share this post and episode with them!

SEGMENT 1 • Our church is currently without any qualified men to lead worship. Is it sinful for a woman to step into the role of worship leader? - Austin SEGMENT 2 • When Jesus taught in parables, was he teaching allegorically? - Chuck • Would you recommend Tim Challies' book “Season of Sorrow” to a family who is grieving a loss but are not believers? - Matt • Paul makes clear in Romans that everyone, deep down, has knowledge that God exists. When there are, for example, unreached Amazonian tribes that worship a sun-god, will they be punished for worshiping the wrong god, although they acknowledge that a god exists? - Steven SEGMENT 3 • Are Christians obligated to stay in, or return to, a marriage where physical abuse has occurred? - Anonymous SEGMENT 4 • The pastor of a church we are interested in joining doesn't seem very interested in evangelism or growing the church body. What should we do? - Michael ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!