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 53 - Journey into Iboga: Elizabeth Bast on the Bwiti Tradition In this special episode, Mariah welcomes Elizabeth Bast, co-founder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats in Costa Rica. Elizabeth shares her profound journey into the Bwiti tradition and the healing power of Iboga medicine. The discussion explores healing through traditional plant medicine, the significance of deep listening, and the importance of indigenous frameworks in spiritual practices. They also touch on the ethics of modern plant medicine practices, the crucial aspect of personal integration, and the significance of divine timing in the spiritual journey. Elizabeth Bast is a cofounder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats in Costa Rica, along with her husband, Nganga Gnynagou. Together, they traveled to Gabon numerous times to study the traditional Bwiti ways of knowing including the Missoko Bwiti initiation, rite of passage, and immersive traditional Iboga provider training. She is a twice certified, trauma-informed yoga teacher and has completed the transformational coach certification course for psychedelic medicine integration and addiction recovery through Being True to You. She is also the author of the award-winning memoir, Heart Medicine: A True Love Story - One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure of Addiction. Her Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means the medicine of the river.   In This Episode: Elizabeth Bast | https://www.soulcentro.com | @soulcentro_retreats | Facebook Soul Centro Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa   Four Visions'  Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!   Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨

Iboga is an African based plant holding multi-faceted medicinal properties including the psychedelic medicine ibogaine. This medicine is being shown to be effective in the treatment of numerous mental health disorders including PTSD, addiction, and depression.    Chor Boogie is an ordained Nganga and traditionally trained Iboga facilitator with over 10 years' experience with the Bwiti Iboga medicine. He is one of the founders of Soul Centro, artist, and facilitator of healing ceremonies at the center. Follow Chor at www.chorboogie.com or on Instagram @gnyangou   Elizabeth Bast is a traditionally trained Iboga provider and trauma informed yogi. She has over 30 years of yoga experience and 10 years of Iboga facilitation experience. She is a founder of Soul Centro, treatment facilitator, and advocate for the use of Iboga medicine. Follow Elizabeth at www.ebast.net or on Instagram @enectarbast   To learn more about the work of Soul Centro follow them on Instagram @soulcentro_retreats or their website at www.soulcentro.com    Article: What A Shaman Sees in a Mental Hospital What a Shaman Sees in A Mental Hospital (Waking Times) | Uma (in)certa antropologia (umaincertaantropologia.org)   Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well. Learn more at arukahwell.co

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season. In this episode, Natasja embarks on a transformative journey with Missoko Bwiti Initiate of 10 Years, Ordained Nganga (healer, seer) and Traditionally Trained Iboga Facilitator, Chor Boogie, BWITI KOMBO (NAME): GNYANGOU – the Sun exploring the topic: 'Truth Unveiled: Exploring Iboga Medicine's Perspective.' Join us for a profound exploration of transformation on The Awaken Podcast.Meet Chor Boogie aka GnyangouFounder and visionary artist Chor Boogie aka Gnyangou has been ordained as a nganga (healer and seer) in the Assenguidia Missoko Bwiti tradition after completing a decade of study and service, the rite of passage, and multiple advanced initiations. His Bwiti name, Gnyangou, means the medicine of the sun. As an Iboga provider, Gnyangou brings his profound dedication to the Iboga medicine, the Bwiti tradition, and speaking truth. His spiritual father is Master Binana, president of the Wise (local chapter of a ngangas' organization). Gnyangou is a member of Maghanga ma Nzambe, a Bwiti leadership council based on spiritual lineage. Gnyangou leads guests on annual journeys to Gabon. He is also a critically acclaimed spray paint artist.In this episode Chor discusses:What led Chor to explore Iboga medicineExploring ancestral wounds and strengths: Unlocking internal relationships.Cultivating patience and inner practices.Iboga's perspective on the concept of truth.The role of providers as spiritual archaeologists.Requirements for entering the field of medicine and psychedelics.Essential criteria for becoming an Iboga provider.Lessons the modern psychedelic community can draw from traditional practices.Cultural appropriation in the context of Iboga in the Western world and its implications.The significance of a robust code of ethics for medicine providers.The importance of energetic protection and the widespread misunderstanding among those using and serving medicines.Being recognized as a healer by Bwiti elders: What does it signify, serving as a ngangaIn this episode we also refer to solo episode with Natasja on Rites of Passages and episode with Chors' wife Elizabeth Bast on the four pillars of Iboga and the path of a devotee.Websites:https://chorboogie.com/bio/ www.soulcentro.com Social Media handles: @gnyangou @chorboogie1Connect With Natasja:Website: https://natasjapelgrom.com/https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/Instagram: @natasja_pelgrom@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us as we explore profound topics of self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed purpose.Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll delve into the fusion of ancestral wisdom and modern self-leadership principles. Discover tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace stillness, and create your dream life.Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative journey. Tune in for actionable insights, authentic connection, and a path to empowerment.Reconnect with Natasja in this solo episode as she dives into the fusion of ancestral insights and contemporary leadership. Explore the transformative power of self-leadership a she bridges this into a new course. Closing with a guided visualisation: Forest Path of Renewal, Inner Strength and Purpose, with a soundscape by Menno JanssenThis meditation takes you on a journey through a lush forest, allowing you to shed negativity and embrace a sense of renewal. Discover the benefits of enhanced relaxation, increased clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose as you walk this virtual forest path.This is a transformative meditation experience born out of a unique collaboration between musician and ceremonial leader Menno Janssen and founder of ATMW Natasja Pelgrom. Through their profound personal journeys, they discovered the power of visualisation and intentional connection, inspiring them to create this guided meditation to support others in deepening their self-awareness, and healing.Subscribe now and awaken your potential with The Awaken PodcastIn this episode Natasja mentions:Natasja with Elizabeth Bast on the Four Pillars of Iboga, and the Journey of a Devotee: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2022/12/10/natasja-with-elizabeth-bast-on-the-four-pillars-of-iboga-and-the-journey-of-a-devotee/ Natasja with Laura Dawn on Psychedelic Leadership, and the Path of a Visionary: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2021/06/13/natasja-with-laura-dawn-on-psychedelic-leadership-and-the-path-of-a-visionary/ https://lauradawn.co/Episode with Alexander Beiner co-creator of Regenerative Stewardship program: https://natasjapelgrom.com/2021/04/07/natasja-with-alexander-beiner-on-mens-work-psychedelic-sense-making-and-psychedelic-capitalism/The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World Book by Alexander Beiner: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/Alexander-Beiner/dp/140197189X Regenerative Stewardship: Embracing Self-Leadership for Outer Change Psilocybin 5-day Retreat in the Netherlands: https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/stewardshipJOIN ELEVATING SELF-LEADERSHIP COURSE TODAY! And get free access to our education platform for just 88€! Connect With Me:Website: https://natasjapelgrom.com/the-awaken-podcast/https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/Instagram: @natasja_pelgrom@awaken_the_medicine_within

Microdose & find your flow in a supportive group setting! Early Bird Pricing for FLOW FORMULA now open until Sept 26. Save $300 by registering now: https://flowformula.crd.co/What does it actually take to change your life with plant medicine? Iboga providers Elizabeth Bast and Chor Boogie know a thing or two about this. It took a lot of work for Chor to get clean from substance addictions, and Elizabeth to heal her childhood trauma.Theirs is a powerful story of strength, courage, and resilience; they truly transformed their pain to heal themselves and now others. The pair are life partners and iboga providers whose words are powerful transmissions that pierce deeply. They are devoting their life to Iboga, Bwiti and the Earth... and learning a lot along the way.Anyone who feels called to cultivate a meaningful and deep relationship with plant teachers, lineages, nature and themselves will benefit from hearing the words in this podcast. I can't wait for you to take this conversation in… enjoy!Topics covered:Chors story of overcoming addition with Iboga to becoming an ordained as a Bwiti NgangaElizabeth's journey with plant medicine that eventually led to IbogaThe different levels of Bwiti initiationsWorking with teachers who are in integrity to the traditionThe Missoko Assenguidia branch of BwitiBwiti as the original ancient study of the human mindHow to be in relationship with nature and our ancestorsWhat it means to be a participant in your own healingConnection to spirit through Truth rather than beliefsHow to use intuition to confirm Truth the correct wayThe skills of decrement and adapting on the medicine pathThe colonized mind and mind hoardingWhat it means to be a bridge between Bwiti and the Western mindShow Links:Flow Formula: 8 Week Microdosing Program - Early Bird Until Sept 26!Kanna Extract Co - LANA to save 10%Soul Centro Retreats in Costa RicaElizabeths website and bookChor's Iboga inspired artworkIboga Panel w/ Bwiti EldersShow NotesThis episode was filmed & produced in collaboration with FWI Media. Check out their beautiful work!If this episode sparked something within, please let me know and leave a review! 1:1 Coaching with LanaInstagram | Facebook  | WebsiteModern Psychedelics Integration JournalDISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.   This episode was produced in collaboration with FWI Media. Check out their beautiful work! If this episode sparked something within, please let me know and leave a review! FREEBIES to support your journey 1:1 Coaching with LanaInstagram | YouTube | Web | Facebook DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 79: In this episode we discuss Elizabeth's background story, what brought her into this work, having the patience to grow spiritually, understanding iboga and the Bwiti tradition, western vs traditional iboga use, dosing and contraindications, the offerings at SoulCentro Iboga Retreats, thoughts on reciprocity, the importance of respecting the medicine and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:32 - Introduction 04:08 - Elizabeth's Background Story 13:31 - Having The Patience To Grow Spiritually 20:10 - Understanding Iboga, The Bwiti Tradition 32:00 - Western Vs Traditional Iboga Use 40:00 - Dosing, Contraindications 51:10 - SoulCentro Iboga Retreats 57:37 - Thoughts On Reciprocity 1:02:50 - Respecting The Medicine 1:11:26 - Last Words Of Wisdom 1:14:33 - Outro About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Bast is a Missoko Bwiti initiate, traditionally trained iboga provider, and a co-founder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats in Costa Rica. She is the author of the award-winning memoir, Heart Medicine: A True Love Story--One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction. Bast is a recipient of a Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance grant from the psychedelic feminist nonprofit organization Cosmic Sister and a member of Cosmic Sister's Expert Advisory Circle. She studied at New College of San Francisco with an emphasis on Art and Social Change and completed the transformational coach training program for psychedelic integration with Being True to You. Elizabeth's Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means the medicine of the river. Connect With Elizabeth: Website: https://soulcentro.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebast1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/soulcentro_retreats?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #ElizabethBast #PsychedelicPodcast #Iboga

Laura, who is the founder of Benefactor Group and a lead author of the Giving USA study, talks with Sybil about the research and facts from the report, which offers research every year to answer the question of why people give. This episode is packed with interesting facts to help you as a donor be even more effective at tapping into why you give, and also how your giving fits into the data and facts about good giving practices. Episode Highlights:A deep dive into understanding why people give The statistics and facts that explain why people giveDiscussion of the major yearly study, called Giving USA, which reviews trends in givingLaura MacDonald Bio:Laura MacDonald, Principal and Founder of Benefactor Group, has served the nonprofit sector for four decades. In 2000, she established Benefactor Group to serve the needs of those who serve the common good. The firm works with healthcare, arts, culture, and educational institutions; human service organizations; women's funds; and others as they pursue their vision of a better world. The team at Benefactor Group has served hundreds of clients, ranging from universities, art museums, hospitals, and global NGOs, to start-up community organizations.Prior to establishing Benefactor Group, Laura served as the vice president and creative director of a national fundraising firm, chief development officer in arts and higher education, and as a key volunteer for community organizations. Laura was chief development officer at The Ohio State University's Wexner Center for the Arts where she also served as a senior development officer in the University's $1.2 billion capital campaign.Links: Benefactor: https://benefactorgroup.comGiving USA: https://givingusa.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benefactorgrouppresidentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenefactorGroupIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#99 Partnering With Government to Leverage your Private Funds, with Meta Loftsgaarden Forest Supervisor for the Mt. Hood National Forest and former Director of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board # 88 Navigating Transitions Via a Nonprofit Working on Climate Change, with Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director Oil Change International #46 An Entrepreneurial Philanthropist Takes Action on Climate Change with Tim Miller, Executive Director, PECICrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.com/ Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

The Awaken Podcast special series, Women in Psychedelics is a podcast series that does an amazing job of telling the stories of fascinating women who are currently making an impact within the psychedelic and plant healing movement.The intention of this series is to further amplify female voices within this space. Natasja is driven by bringing to the forefront untold stories, exclusive content, and inspiration. This is about offering and celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and sometimes unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. A way to stand together embracing our diversity for a greater Eco-system.Meet in this episode Elizabeth Bast is a Bwiti initiate, traditionally trained iboga provider, and a co-founder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats. She is the author of the award-winning memoir, Heart Medicine: A True Love Story--One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction. Bast is a recipient of a Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance grant from the psychedelic feminist nonprofit organization Cosmic Sister and a member of Cosmic Sister's Expert Advisory Circle. She studied at New College of San Francisco with an emphasis on Art and Social Change and completed the transformational coach training program for psychedelic integration with Being True to You. Elizabeth's Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means the medicine of the river. In this episode Elizabeth discusses:What brought you to iboga medicine?Iboga is a powerful and medically sensitive medicine. What does it mean to be a medically responsible provider of iboga?The importance of a strong code of ethics as a medicine providerThe acknowledgment as a healer by the Bwiti eldersWhat is reciprocity with regard to indigenous communities and why is it important?The mind, body, and soul purge with IbogaHow can iboga help with relationshipsStory and vision for SoulCentro.Humility as a teaching forceLiving as a devotee and student of the medicineThe four pillars of Iboga: Addiction recovery, Trauma healing, Holistic wellness  and Visionary creativityMedicine coding, attire, and sacred colorsTobacco medicine, the teacher plantWebsite: www.soulcentro.comSocial Media handles:https://facebook.com/enectarbasthttps://instagram.com/enectarbastInspiration:Awaken The Medicine Within - Retreats awakenthemedicinewithin.comONE MONTH FREE ACCESS to - Membership, Courses, and Community& 21 Days of Gratitude Course 

We are joined by Meta Loftsgaarden who shares her experience leveraging public funding with private donations to make the world a better place. In addition to the amazing work Meta does right now with the Mount Hood National Forest, the work that Meta did previously with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board is a great example of why partnerships between public and private investors is essential to ensure resources stay in the community. Episode Highlights:The nuts and bolts of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. The key opportunities to give effective grants in partnership with public agencies. How donors can leverage public funding. Meta Loftsgaarden Bio:Meta Loftsgaarden has been Forest Supervisor for the Mt. Hood National Forest since October 2021. Her career experience includes numerous leadership positions supporting local economies, communities, and science-based restoration and conservation. Before joining the Forest Service, Loftsgaarden was Executive Director for a state agency - the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB). This unique agency invested $150 million per biennium in native fish and wildlife habitat and water quality projects throughout Oregon. She was also Governor Brown's lead for the state's 100-Year Water Vision. Loftsgaarden previously worked for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service on partnership and policy issues including farmland protection, working forestland easements, and strategic conservation. In Montana, she promoted economic and natural resource policies as the head of the state's agriculture Marketing and Business Development Bureau and as the Governor's deputy communications director. Loftsgaarden has a Master of Public Administration from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science from Montana State University. Links referenced in this interviewMount Hood National Forest - https://www.fs.usda.gov/mthoodOregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) https://www.oregon.gov/oweb/pages/index.aspx If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#95 When a Passion for Salmon and Reptiles Creates a Powerful Giving Strategy with Guido Rahr President & CEO of Wild Salmon Center# 88 Navigating Transitions Via a Nonprofit Working on Climate Change, with Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director Oil Change International#46 An Entrepreneurial Philanthropist Takes Action on Climate Change with Tim Miller, Executive Director, PECICrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

The founder of the Resources Legacy Fund joins Sybil. He recounts amazing stories of successful campaigns. Michael advises donors on how to combine their contributions with other donors for maximum impact and to work with donors to fund the issues that matter most to them. He offers essential tips for any donors who want to give to campaigns in the best manner possible. Episode Highlights:Pooling funds with other donors.How to fund effective campaigns.What to expect when there is a transition in leadership with the nonprofit organization you're funding. Connect with Michael:mmantell@resourceslegacyfund.org Links Referenced in this Interview:Resources Legacy Fund - resourceslegacyfund.orgThe David and Lucile Packard Foundation - https://www.packard.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#93 How Private Donations Can Successfully Leverage Public Funds, with Peter Stangel, Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities#11 Pearls of Wisdom from a Thirty Year Philanthropist with Ann Krumboltz, Executive Director, Brainerd Foundation# 88 Navigating Transitions Via a Nonprofit Working on Climate Change, with Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director Oil Change InternationalCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Sybil is joined by Guido Rahr, President & CEO of Wild Salmon Center. Guido shares childhood memories that inspired him to work in the environmental field, and tips for you as a donor to help your favorite non profit raise money by helping them to hone their pitch. Guido asks and answers the question, is it possible to raise funds from other donors, pool funds, and have trust in each other? You will find yourself laughing out loud when you listen to this interview - especially if you like snakes!Episode Highlights:How to help your favorite nonprofit hone your pitchInvesting in an organization's work in the best way possibleRaising funds from other donors, pooling funds, and trusting each other.Guido Rahr bio:Under Mr. Rahr's leadership, Wild Salmon Center has developed scientific research, habitat protection, and fisheries improvement projects in dozens of rivers in Japan, the Russian Far East, Alaska, British Columbia, and the US Pacific Northwest, raising over $100 million in grants, establishing fourteen new conservation organizations, and protecting 6.7 million acres of habitat including public lands management designations and ten new large scale habitat reserves on key salmon rivers across the Pacific Rim. Mr. Rahr earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Oregon and a Master of Environmental Studies from Yale University. Before coming to the Wild Salmon Center, he developed conservation programs for Oregon Trout, the United Nations Development Programme, the Rainforest Alliance, and Conservation International. Mr. Rahr is a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) Salmon Specialist Group and is a passionate fly fisherman and fly tier. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Lee, and their three sons.Connect with Guido:wildsalmoncenter.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#87 A Climate Change Visionary Shares his Story and Tips for Donors, with Steve Kretzmann Founder of Oil Change International# 88 Navigating Transitions Via a Nonprofit Working on Climate Change, with Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director Oil Change International#12 Be Inspired to Support the Grassroots with Pam Fujita-Yuhas and Zoe Rothchild, Foundation Directors, NW Fund for the EnvironmentCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more!Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your GoodFacebook @doyourgoodInstagram @doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Elizabeth Bast is the author of Heart Medicine: A True Love Story--One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction. Bast now serves as an iboga provider within the Missoko Bwiti. Bast is a recipient of a Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance grant from the psychedelic feminist nonprofit organization Cosmic Sister and a member of Cosmic Sister's Expert Advisory Circle. She studied at New College of San Francisco with an emphasis on Art and Social Change and completed the transformational coach training program with Being True to You. Elizabeth's Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means that she carries the sacred qualities of the river. Plant medicines and traditional ceremonies have helped her with healing related to PTSD, childhood sexual assault, self love, forgiveness, and life-threatening eating disorders.Together with her husband, visionary artist and Bwiti nganga (healer, seer) Chor Boogie aka Gnyangou, Bast traveled to Gabon multiple times where they experienced a Bwiti initiation, rite of passage, traditional wedding, and immersive iboga healer's training. Originally from California, Bast is currently based in Costa Rica, and regularly offers iboga ceremony retreats with the SoulCentro team in a medically responsible way. Bast and Chor Boogie help to organize annual journeys to Gabon to bring people for initiation with their Bwiti elders.In this episode, Elizabeth Bast and Beth Weinstein discuss …▶ How iboga first communicated with Elizabeth, leading her and her husband, Chor, to seek treatment for his opiate addiction▶ Chor and Elizabeth's journey training to facilitate iboga▶ Patrick and Michele Fishley, the co-founders of Soul Centro, who are both nurses with years of experience providing medical oversight for iboga and ibogaine treatments▶ How real reciprocity is much more than writing a check - it's mutual respect and understanding each other's needs▶ Chor and Elizabeth's 16 month year old baby, Lightning, and the medicine he has brought into their lives▶ The traditional Bwiti knowledge of trauma and approach to counseling▶ How iboga lays out a “curriculum” for people and the importance of following the guidance the medicine delivers before expecting personal or professional fulfillment▶ Addictions to destructive thought patterns and how iboga reveals them and their impact▶ How iboga works differently than ayahuasca▶ The “mind purge” that iboga catalyzes▶ How personal healing with iboga can lead to planetary healing▶ Right relationship regarding the supply and demand of the iboga root▶ Cautions against buying iboga off the internet▶ What happens when we treat medicine as a commodity▶ Preparing for Iboga - “pretox” - for better long term outcomes▶ Facing ourselves and the truth about how we have been living with the help of iboga▶ Soul Centro's long term vision for developmentElizabeth Bast's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.ebast.net▶ Website: http://www.soulcentro.com▶ Iboga info/integration resources: https://www.ebast.net/iboga.html▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enectarbast▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enectarbast▶ Free Gift: http://eepurl.com/cGE9jX

In this episode of the podcast, Polly discusses her time spent working with The Alaska Conservation Foundation and the Alaska Center. She talks about how a bunch of donors saw that there were just so many nonprofits out there and how the community and funders worked together to streamline granting while at the same time empowering the grassroots to have a strong voice. Polly also talks about her experiences as both a nonprofit leader as well as a donor.  Episode Highlights: Polly's Journey as a funder and a nonprofit professional Best strategies to use when a foundation both raises and distributes funds How to support the  consolidation of nonprofits How and where to invest when there are so many groups doing the same thing How to prepare an organization when leadership is transitioning    Links:  https://alaskaconservation.org https://akcenter.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: #87 A Climate Change Visionary Shares his Story and Tips for Donors, with Steve Kretzmann Founder of Oil Change International # 88 Navigating Transitions Via a Nonprofit Working on Climate Change, with Elizabeth Bast, Executive Director Oil Change International #12 Be Inspired to Support the Grassroots with Pam Fujita-Yuhas and Zoe Rothchild, Foundation Directors, NW Fund for the Environment   Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as I teach you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos and many more! Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com.  Connect with Do Your Good Facebook @doyourgood Instagram @doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!  

Elizabeth Bast and Sybil discuss her role at Oil Change International. She explains how a nonprofit can make a big difference moving a cause forward while at the same time navigate change leadership after its founder steps down. Elizabeth explains why success requires both a visionary and an implementer. Episode Highlights: Elizabeth's personal journey How Oil Change International keeps donors updated Transitioning from the founder to a new leader The need for both a visionary and an implementer  The importance of engaging staff   Links:  Oil change International - https://priceofoil.org Oil Change International: ETwitter @esbast   If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: #75 The Co-Founder of Earth Day Explains His Funding Philosophy with Denis Hayes, President, Bullitt Foundation #46 An Entrepreneurial Philanthropist Takes Action on Climate Change with Tim Miller, Executive Director, PECI #12 Be Inspired to Support the Grassroots with Pam Fujita-Yuhas and Zoe Rothchild, Foundation Directors, NW Fund for the Environment   Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as I teach you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com.  Connect with Do Your Good Facebook @doyourgood Instagram @doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Elizabeth Bast and Sybil discuss her role at Oil Change International. She explains how a nonprofit can make a big difference moving a cause forward while at the same time navigate change leadership after its founder steps down. Elizabeth explains why success requires both a visionary and an implementer. Episode Highlights: Elizabeth's personal journey How Oil Change International keeps donors updated Transitioning from the founder to a new leader The need for both a visionary and an implementer The importance of engaging staff Links: Oil change International - https://priceofoil.org Oil Change International: ETwitter @esbast If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as I teach you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code! In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Good Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website www.doyourgood.com, or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

Elizabeth Bast and Sybil discuss her role at Oil Change International. She explains how a nonprofit can make a big difference moving a cause forward while at the same time navigate change leadership after its founder steps down. Elizabeth explains why success requires both a visionary and an implementer. (You can hear the full episode on August 1st) 

Elizabeth Bast and Sybil discuss her role at Oil Change International. She explains how a nonprofit can make a big difference moving a cause forward while at the same time navigate change leadership after its founder steps down. Elizabeth explains why success requires both a visionary and an implementer. (You can hear the full episode on August 1st)

Elizabeth Bast serves as a writer and holistic coach for addiction recovery and sacred plant medicine who is trained in the Bwiti tradition of healing with iboga. Elizabeth supports traditional iboga ceremonies outside of the US and is the author of Heart Medicine: A True Love Story about her healing experience with iboga. In this episode, Elizabeth shares the story of how in an attempt to help her partner with his opioid addiction and to address her own PTSD, they attended an iboga ceremony together. Elizabeth says that it was this experience that saved them and their relationship. The iboga and the ceremony created both a physiological disruption and a sense of spiritual healing that led to clarity on their challenges that allowed the healing to begin. After a couple of experiences with iboga, Elizabeth decided to get trained as a healer. Elizabeth shares that there are many methods and settings in which iboga is administered and describes both the clinical and traditional settings and applications and what to expect from each. While iboga can be beneficial for many people, it is not without its risks, some of which can be quite serious. Elizabeth explains some of these risks and why it’s very important to have a skilled facilitator as well as medical staff on-site.  One of the primary benefits of Iboga is that it has been shown to help addicts through their period of detoxification. Elizabeth explains how she has seen the guided use of this psychedelic help people overcome a variety of different addictions. She also discusses the importance of integration practices to make meaning of the whole experience.   In this episode: What led Elizabeth to seek out an iboga experience What it takes to become a trained iboga practitioner The difference between clinical and traditional iboga/ibogaine experiences Potential health risks that come with iboga use and how these can be mitigated Why everyone’s experience with iboga is different The dangers of using iboga without proper supervision How iboga is used to assist the detox process How integration practices can help make an iboga experience more meaningful   Quotes: “It was very challenging -- physically, mentally, spiritually. There was a lot there. But the next day, we came out and I could see my love again where I could barely recognize him the night before.” [8:56] “It’s not easy. It’s like climbing a mountain inside of one’s self.” [24:11] “As providers, it’s not our job to give people answers. It’s our job to support people in finding their own answers without any projection or bias.” [33:14] “Integration is everything. Medicine work is about one percent what happens in ceremony and about ninety-nine percent what happens after.” [52:21]   Links: Find Elizabeth Bast online Follow Elizabeth on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Chor Boogie Iboga Soul “Dosed” Decriminalize Nature The Haven Community San Francisco Psychedelic Society MAPS Check out the full episode post Keep up with everything Plant Medicine related here Porangui

On this episode of Sessions we discuss cannabis as a spiritual ally, an aspect of the plant that is often glossed over in the mainstream conversation.Spirituality is a concept that differs from from person to person, what is deemed spiritual for a person of one faith may not entirely align with someone of another, yet there are many similarities, which are almost always rooted in introspection.Our guests Elizabeth Bast and Scarlet Ravin discuss how to harness the plants full capabilities with the practice of mindful consumption. For the physical body cannabis can have powerful healing properties, however it’s also an incredible tool for emotional and spiritual reflection. The plant, when used with intention, can be an aid for creativity, self love, self awareness, a tool for healing traumas, and as a facilitator of spiritual connection.SCARLET RAVIN, visionary and founder of the White Fox cannabis company, is a lifetime entrepreneur who fell in love with cannabis at a young age. After experiencing an overdose, she found herself realigned. Her path was informed by many studies of healing arts, love, and natural medicine. White Fox has both full spectrum hemp CBD & THC lines on the market featuring Ayurvedically formulated and botanically enhanced organic MCT oil tinctures, massage oils, salves, and vape pens with the highest vibrational quality alchemical, spirited, magic medicine. White Fox is a woman owned and operated company that is held by ritual and ceremony.ELIZABETH BAST is the author of Heart Medicine: A True Love Story: One Couple’s Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction. Bast serves as a writer, yoga teacher, performance artist, and holistic coach specialising in entheogenic medicine integration, addiction recovery, and women’s empowerment. In 2014, she experienced the Missoko Bwiti initiation and rite of passage in Gabon (Africa), and has since returned to Africa multiple times for traditional shamanic studies.She is a 2018 recipient of a “Women of the Psychedelic Renaissance” grant through Cosmic Sister and their fiscal sponsor, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The eco-feminist educational advocacy group Cosmic Sister promotes a balance of power between genders and promotes women’s voices in the field of psychedelic medicine.Together, Scarlet & Elizabeth are creating “The Bliss Nectar Experience,” a ceremonial journey into sacred embodiment featuring yoga, tantra, meditation, & plant spirit meditation with cacao, essential oils, & cannabis medicines from White Fox. This is a new/old devotional way of communing with cannabis, one of humanity’s oldest plant allies with whom we have co-evolved. There will be something for every tolerance level & all yoga levels!Sessions is sponsored by Sonoma Seeds, premium cannabis seeds from around the world that help you grow organically and Hemper the number one subscription box for cannabis accessories.This week’s episode was made with support from RNMKR, Canada's leading cannabis communications agency known for providing narrative creation, media relations, brand strategy, and advisory services to the most prominent brands in North America and overseas.If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.Scarlet Ravin via her website http://scarletravin.com and her company white Fox Medicinals https://whitefoxnectars.com and on instagram @whitefoxmedicineElisabeth Bast via her website www.ebast.net

Shane talks with Author and Iboga Therapist, Elizabeth Bast about how the sacred African medicine Iboga, in addition to aiding addiction recovery, can spur a spiritual awakening.  You'll hear expanded stories about her first-hand experiences that can also be found in her book “Heart Medicine: A True Love Story - One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction.”  https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Medicine-Couples-Sacred-Addiction/dp/0997121300 Charity Of The Week – Cosmic Sister Outro Music – “Crucial Conversation” by Chrash https://chrash1.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane talks with Author and Iboga Therapist, Elizabeth Bast about how the sacred African medicine Iboga, in addition to aiding addiction recovery, can spur a spiritual awakening.  You’ll hear expanded stories about her first-hand experiences that can also be found in her book “Heart Medicine: A True Love Story - One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure for Addiction.”  https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Medicine-Couples-Sacred-Addiction/dp/0997121300 Charity Of The Week – Cosmic Sister Outro Music – “Crucial Conversation” by Chrash https://chrash1.bandcamp.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Bast, author and entheogenic coach, shares her well-rounded experience with the plant medicine iboga. She speaks about its potential for personal healing and psycho-spiritual growth, and also the issues surrounding its cultural history and evolving future. We also discuss the current state of the psychedelic movement, and examine how we can culturally integrate these medicines and use their teachings to guide us as we strive to make them available to as many people as possible. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-60-elizabeth-bast/ Learn more about microdosing here: https://thethirdwave.co/microdosing-course/

Our guest is Elizabeth Bast! She is on the show to talk about her journey as a tantric practitioner and explore the potentials of a sexually empowered spiritual practice. We also talk about sexual consumerism; porn; toxic shame; #metoo; the historical use of entheogenic plants in yogic practice; and the (somewhat controversial) archetype of the sacred prostitute. *** See below for full episode breakdown. See full show notes here: http://www.jameswjesso.com/sex-yoga-and-entheogens-elizabeth-bast-ep-66/ Buy Bast's book: https://www.ebast.net/heart-medicine.html   ------------------------------------------------------ Support The Show Check out our first sponsor! TransZen - Mood Enhancer and Stress Support: https://entheozen.com/attm/ Use Promo code "ATTM" for free shipping inside USA *OR* Become a Patron On Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Or Leave One-Time Donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso BTC/ETH/LTC: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin   ------------------------------------------------------

Many people struggle with addiction their whole lives. Their story one of (hu)man vs. addiction, their story often ending with addiction the victor. But what if that is not the way the story needs to be written? What if there is a way out that helps us suffering to reach into the root of our pain and find our love for life again? The guests for this episode of the podcast, Elizabeth Bast and Chor Boogie, believe true freedom from addiction is possible with an ancient African root bark called Iboga. They believe this not only because of the growing scientific research and the countless anecdotes about iboga's potential available on the internet but because it is also their lived experience. Elizebeth and Chor join us on the show to talk about heroin addiction, how it impacted their intimate relationship, the redemption they found in Iboga, and what iboga taught them about what it takes to heal the pain at the root of addiction in oneself and the hearts of those we love. ***** See Full Show Notes and all related links: http://bit.ly/ATTMind60 Connect with me for a Skype call: http://www.jameswjesso.com/contact/je... Buy HEART MEDICINE: a true love story by Elizabeth Bast: http://www.ebast.net/heart-medicine.html   ***** Support The Show. If you are enjoying this content and want to reciprocate the value you are receiving from it, I kindly invite you to become my patron on Patreon, or drop me a PayPal donation. Thank you ❤ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso ❤ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso   *** Episode Breakdown The problematic language around addiction. A portrait of an addiction-impacted romantic relationship. A journey into heroin addiction. Heroin's impact on the trust, honesty, and intimacy in their relationship. How Iboga found its way in. What iboga taught them about what it means to be in a sacred partnership. Iboga's potential role in the ongoing opioid crisis. A poignant and pointed discussion on what it takes to heal addiction. The traditional origins of the Bwiti and the mythic origins of Iboga. The challenges iboga and iboga culture will face with its growth in a global marketplace and colonialism in general. The cultural impact of connecting with iboga for the African diaspora in North America.

Elizabeth Bast and Chor Boogie are a couple that have navigated some choppy waters. Chor Boogie was a drug addict that was clean for over a decade. But then despite such a great run of being clean, he relapses. Unfortunately, 90% of narcotics addicts relapse in their first year of being clean. Elizabeth and Chor wanted to break this addiction once and for all and weren't finding any permanent solutions through the traditional medical system so they looked elsewhere. Their attentions were turned towards an obscure sacred plant from Central West Africa named iboga. What is iboga? How did the ancient people of Africa use it? Is there any research that has been done on this plant? How is it different from other sacred medicinal herbs like ayahuasca, peyote, or psilocybin mushrooms? How lasting are the effects? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://well.org/subscribe Subscribe to The Urban Monk Podcast on iTunes: http://theurbanmonk.com/ Connect with us: http://well.org/ Facebook - http://well.org/facebook Twitter - http://well.org/twitter Pinterest - http://well.org/pinterest YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/wellchannel

Iboga is a traditional herbal medicine coming out of the shamanic traditions of Africa. It is a psychedelic medicine such as LSD and psilocybin, and has demonstrated some profound healing properties -- especially in helping people recover from opiate addiction. IMPORTANT NOTE: Iboga is currently illegal in the USA
 This is part of a series of interviews Dr. Gerstmar did with experts to try and understand the real pros and cons of psychedelic substances, and share it with you. 
 DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT ADVOCATE THE USE OF ANY DRUG, PHARMACEUTICAL, PROCEDURE, OR TREATMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS FOR YOUR EDUCATION ONLY. 
 Educate yourself, speak with your doctor or health professional, and decide whether any particular thing makes sense for your life and situation. 
 All things have their benefits and risks. While Iboga has been used for centuries and if used properly it is generally safe, it is not harmless and can cause serious problems for some people. 
 For more on the history and research into psychedelics as medicine, please check out Michael Pollan's book -- https://amzn.to/2vDYCtr ======== Could a plant from Africa, a psychedelic, be a key to freeing people from addiction? This one is an important one folks! It’s been estimated that 58,000 people die every year just from opiate overdose (heroin, oxycodone, morphine, etc) and that doesn’t include the devastation that brings to their families and loved ones. Current treatment options are poor, but there are other choices that most people haven’t heard about! In this episode DrG talks with Elizabeth Bast and her husband Chor Boogie. They discuss: -The power of vulnerability & truth -Chor’s addiction to heroin and Elizabeth’s journey to find him help -Iboga - what is it? what does it do? -Chor & Elizabeth’s experiences with iboga and how it changed them -The use of iboga and other plant medicines for addiction -The importance of aftercare and integration -Their continuing work with Iboga -Resources NOTE: Insanely, Iboga and ibogaine are currently illegal in the United States Resources: Heart Medicine - check out the book of Elizabeth and Chor's journey with Iboga. Available at Amazon and other online retailers. Highly recommended. www.ebast.net - resources on Iboga, Elizabeth’s art, and activities www.chorboogie.com - see Chor’s amazing spray paint art and more Elizabeth & Chor on social media: www.facebook.com/ebast www.instagram.com/enectarbast www.facebook.com/chorboogie www.instragram.com/chorbogie www.maps.org - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies At Aspire Natural Health we are experts at treating gut problems, autoimmune diseases, and hard to treat cases. If you'd like help, reach out to us at 425-202-7849 or info@aspirenaturalhealth.com

An intimate conversation about the medicine path, art, iboga and love above all with author Elizabeth Bast and experiential journalist Rak Razam. Elizabeth wrote Heart Medicine: A True Love Story, One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & The Cure For Addiction. Come share her beautiful and uplifting story of awakening with her partner Chor Boogie. What is iboga, the ancient African entheogen and ibogaine, the chemical extracted from it? How can it be used to treat addiction and trauma? Does it connect to the ancestor spirits, and what messages can we learn? How does it differ from other entheogens like ayahuasca? How can these medicines be integrated into the Western understanding? Listen to this deeply personal and transformative story of one woman's journey to iboga and the medicine path. For more information: http://www.ebast.net/heart-medicine.html. And if you like this podcast support the emergence of new paradigm media by contributing to: https://www.patreon.com/rakrazam This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

Artist Chor Boogie and his partner, Author Elizabeth Bast join the mind meld! Chor and Elizabeth share the story of her new work Heart Medicine, which details Chor's battle with heroine addiction and the healing power of the ancient psychedelic plant medicine, Iboga. for a full write-up and more,  THIRDEYEDROPS.com

On this episode of TAH I’m joined by Chor Boogie and Elizabeth Bast. We talk about Chor’s artistic process, past addiction and Elizabeth’s book which recounts their healing journey that led them to Africa where they took part in an Iboga ceremony with the Bwiti tribe. The intro/outro music is Lufuala Ndonga by Konono N°1 This episode is sponsored by Eat Dream Be cory-allen.com/theastralhustle Cory Allen Facebook @_coryallen