Podcasts about sacred plants

Join Dr. Quave in conversation with MacArthur Fellow and James Beard award-winning author of “Agave Spirits”, Dr. Gary Paul Nabhan as they discuss the incredible adaptations of desert plants, innovative water management techniques, and the sacred role of plants across various cultures. Dr. Nabhan is globally known for building cross-cultural teams for the collaborative conservation of biocultural landscapes and rare foods, medicines and sacred plants. An author or editor of over thirty books and 120 scientific articles published in the likes of Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, American Anthropologist, Ethnobiology, and the Ecology of Food and Nutrition, he has also written for the New York Times, LA Times, Smithsonian, Food Tank and Huffington Post. He is a pioneer in the Slow Food, Sustainable Agriculture, Plant/Pollinator Conservation and Ecological Restoration movements. In this episode, Dr. Nabhan shares his personal and professional journey, detailing his work in desert plant conservation, indigenous collaborations, and the Sacred Plant Biocultural Recovery Initiative. The discussion underscores the deep connection between plants, spirituality, and human culture, offering insights into how ancient practices can inform modern sustainability efforts. Learn more about his work at https://www.garynabhan.com/ #ethnobotany #desert #fragrance #conservation #agave 

On today's Own Your Intuition show we're going to talk about plant allies, or guides. How to identify yours and ways of incorporating or developing a more sacred relationship with your plant allies that is timely for spring.Show Notes:I want to dive deeper into my own magic and inner wisdom.  I want to Own My Intuition!! Tell me all the details of your program! For more about Aimée, her work, readings, speaking, or classes visit www.AimeeCartier.com. Aimée on InstagramAimée on FacebookAimée on TikTok

I had the pleasure to sit with my friend Adrian Lozano, Plant Medicine Facilitator and Integration Coach. It has been an intense ride, with lots of personal growth and expansion which he tells us about.  His journey with depression, anxiety and drinking were met by these Sacred Plants, and community, who know what we need to see, heal and integrate.    Many years later, and on the other side, we also chat about this current psychedelic movement and the power of the underground community here in San Diego vs the capitalist trip sitter/coach/psych assisted therapists licensing schools taking advantage of the ride and licensing folk that have no experience in the Sacred Medicines World.   In other words,,,, bet your sitter, plant medicine facilitator, psychedelic assisted therapist WELL people!    Take a listen to our conversation and please share, like and rate the Tales of Recovery Podcast!  Send me all your questions and always know that I  appreciate you so much.    You can find Adrian on IG @lozano.flows and on his webpage www.lozanoflows.com

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks with Shaman Shu about his journey to discovering his inner being through sacred plants.   For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/shaman-shu             Highlights from today's episode include:   Shaman Shu  07:15 I'll say it, you know, there is a there is an herb that deals with every medicinal ailment in our bodies. But that's the physical side, people forget that there are herbs and sacred plants that deal with every spiritual element in our bodies   Shaman Shu  So, we as humans, or as children have that same power, we can think something, or then we speak it, and then it becomes a living manifestation. That's what we're all about. And that's what the Sacred plants have been teaching us throughout this time period   Shaman Shu  28:07 I teach that people have 60 to 80,000 thoughts a day, most of those thoughts are negative, and most of them are not our own. Did you catch that? They're not even our thoughts. These are programs that were plugged into. And so that's the power of the sacred plant     ABOUT SHAMAN SHU:   In this journey of discovery, his love for spirituality and healing has led him down this unique path with a history of more than 5,000 years.    Meet Bobby Shu, affectionately known as Shaman Shu or Dr. Shu, who founded Soul Tribes International Ministries in Detroit, Michigan. Shu is a gifted spiritual healer passionate about empowering individuals toward self-discovery and inner peace through the gift of human connection. Melchizedek initiated the Munay Ki rites, which help individuals connect with the energy of the Earth and the cosmos. As a Shaktipat initiate, Reiki grandmaster, breath coach, and sacred botanical alchemist with a Ph.D. in sacred botanical alchemy and a student in acupuncture specializing in energy medicine, Shaman Shu offers a unique and holistic approach to healing. Shu also profoundly understands shamanic traditions, including the order of helping individuals harness their inner power and access their highest potential. Shaman Shu's compassionate and intuitive nature has made him a sought-after practitioner in spiritual healing. His unique blend of expertise makes him an asset to the spiritual community. Shu has created a safe and welcoming space for individuals to explore their spirituality and connect with like-minded individuals through the organization. It uses sacred plant medicine to help heal people with trauma and promote emotional and spiritual growth. Through his practice, Shaman Bobby Shu's bio is a testament to his commitment to helping others on their journey toward self-discovery and inner peace. To learn more, visit https://soultribes.org/ Core purpose/passion: Shaman Bobby Shu is committed to ensuring plant medicines, safe and responsible use, focusing on education, research, and community outreach. Additionally, he is passionate about providing mental health resources, workshops, and support groups to help individuals heal.   –       Website     ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER   As a recently De-Registered board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.   My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through Bowen College and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals.   So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience".   Mission: A Healer in Every Household!   For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.    For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips       ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:   Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.   Follow Manon Bolliger, on social media! FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrManonBolliger/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmanonbolliger/     Follow the podcast on social media! FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe       Follow on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release.  

Kevin Feeney, PhD, joins me for a conversation He is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer currently working as a Program Director and Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies – Social Sciences at Central Washington University. His primary research interests include examining legal and regulatory issues surrounding the religious and cultural use of psychoactive substances, with an emphasis on peyote and ayahuasca, and exploring modern and traditional uses of the Amanita Muscaria mushroom, with a specific focus on medicinal use and preparation practices.  His research has been published in many journals such as the International Journal of Drug Policy, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs and many more. He is a member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants, and recently joined the Board of Advisors for Psyched Wellness, a Canadian health supplements company emphasizing medicinal mushrooms. This episode is largely around Amanita Muscaria. Topics like Microdosing, interesting medical history, potential in helping those with autism due to ibotenic acid being somewhat an analog to glutamate in the brain, and so more more. We chat about cultural uses a bit, though in the shownotes there's a link to another podcast with Kevin that does a great dive more on the cultural history and use of Amanita around the world. We also talk about both the excitement of the mainstreaming of psychedelic therapy and our worries and hopes for the future. --------------------------  His book, Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology & Exploration Autism on Acid (always best to try to find these books not on Amazon but they are there too) Amanita Cultural History podcast episode Psyched Wellness Amanita Tincture “Calm” Kevin's Research Gate Page My Patreon Iboga Episode Salvia Episode  

Dream Mullick is a visionary, teacher, producer, and death coach who has dedicated her life to helping people use various spiritual practices and healing modalities to their true essence and embrace the magic of everyday life. Her current work focuses on the sacred bookends of birth and death along with bridging the ancient and modern science of plant and psychedelic medicines. Dream has been deeply informed by her own experiences with Death, Sacred Plants & Psychedelics, all of whom she considers her master teachers. Her first experience with mushrooms, 35 years ago, continues to have a lasting impact on her life and her work with death has been greatly informed by the deaths of her father and husband.In this episode, you will learn how to:Infuse meaning into your life through mastering the art of living in a perpetual ceremony.Cultivate a deep connection with your inner wisdom by embracing a daily rebirth practice.Successfully navigate your life path by decoding your unique blueprint and realigning yourself to what really matters.Fine-tune your abilities to recognize, understand, and heal a dysregulated nervous system.Unleash your true potential by recognizing your innate worth and embracing your life's purpose.Contact Info:Check out Dream's site – https://www.dreammullick.com/Learn about Dream's awakening community: https://entheowheel.com/We thrive on your feedback, so if you've enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don't forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore South American indigenous medicine as Mik and Jenn team up with Caara Lovick from Traditional Medicine Miami. In this episode, they delve into the renowned Brazilian ayahuasca, a widely known plant medicine. Additionally, they unveil the sacred earth medicine of the Q'ero, an indigenous people who miraculously evaded colonization. Explore the transformative powers and ancient wisdom embedded in these indigenous healing traditions. Some things we talked about in this episode: Want to know more about Caara Lovick's work (and maybe even get a reading with the Q'ero)? Check out Traditional Medicine Miami.Listen to Caara's podcast, Traditional Medicine Podcast!Want to hear about Mik's reading / energy clearing with the Q'ero? Check out our Patreon.Support the showClick here to join our mailing list, support our Patreon, or check out our merch store.

This Episode's SponsorOSMINDOsmind is the premier platform for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy practices. The all-in-one platform includes purpose-built charting for ketamine, SPRAVATO, psychotherapy and more; as well as patient tools for the therapeutic alliance that include 40+ validated rating scales and a patient app for journaling and secure messaging too. Visit Osmind using our link below: osmind.org/asocIn this episode, we speak with Jon Dennis. Jon is a lawyer by training, and has played an integral role in the development of Measure 109 in Oregon. He also serves as the Executive Director of a pending facilitator training program. We discuss the development of policy surrounding psychedelics in the United States, including making space for community use, safety considerations, populism vs elitism, accessibility, and more. 12 states are currently in the process of developing legislation surrounding psychedelics, and we discuss how states can build on and learn from one another throughout this process.Guest Biography:Jon Dennis is a lawyer, activist, and entrepreneur in the psychedelics ecosystem. He is the executive director of Vital Oregon, a psilocybin facilitator training program by Psychedelics Today, and the co-host of the “Eyes on Oregon” podcast from Psychedelics Today. Jon is a member of the Chacruna Institute's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. He is a member of the Psychedelics Bar Association and sits on its Religious Use Committee. Jon serves on the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Practice Section on Cannabis and Psychedelics and is a founding member of the Entheogenic Practitioners Council of Oregon.Show Notes:Article about Measure 109 not being psilocybin-assisted therapy: https://chacruna.net/oregon-legalized-psilocybin-supported-adult-use/Story about boy who died: https://www.wftv.com/news/local/federal-judge-dismisses-ayahuasca-churchs-request-overturn-dea-decision/DA3FHCYUP5GMJNW26NY7WHWX6U/Measure 109, Measure 110:Oregon Psilocybin Services (Measure 109): https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/preventionwellness/pages/oregon-psilocybin-services.aspxMeasure 110: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspxIllinois legislation:https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=HB&DocNum=1&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=14183Graham Boyd Horizons Northwest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UTWxaW7edkNatural Medicine Health Act:

Lydia, from The Power of 7 joins us as our next guest. She runs a wholesale business that operates on virgin farm land in the alpine region of Victoria, Australia, and has been organically growing and harvesting Grandfather White Sage for the last 20 years. As well as growing the very highest quality White Sage, they also produce White Sage Hydrosol and are the only local White Sage Essential Oil (Absolute) supplier in Australia. They also ‘straight from source' supply Royal Green Frankincense resin, Palo Santo, Sandalwood and Myrrh from ethical and sustainable local origin growers. Listen in to learn more about the process and trade of growing and supplying these sacred plants, herbs and resins, and their unique properties and uses. Follow Lydia and The Power of Seven on the links below The Power of Seven -Instagram Get Coaching and shop retail with Lydia at WildMe (website) and Instagram Wildmebefree Stock it- The Power of 7 WHOLESALE Visit ⁠AshaMoon⁠ ⁠ShannonCotterill ⁠  Have a witchy question to ask? Get in touch, we would love to hear from you! Follow us, and DM on Instagram ⁠@turnsout_shesawitch⁠ Presented by Shannon Cotterill & Laura Turner. Production & original music by Matt Turner ⁠@turnzout_media⁠

Allison Hoots is an attorney with Hoots Law Practice PLLC. She has had a diverse experience practicing law, including in the legal areas of employment, corporate, contract, employee benefits, tax, and intellectual property. Allison advises companies, nonprofits, religious communities, and practitioners on operations that involve psychedelics, including advising churches on religious use of sacraments. Allison is also President of Sacred Plant Alliance, Inc., a self-regulating organization and professional society of spiritual practitioners with religious communities dedicated to the advancement of the ceremonial use of psychedelic sacraments within the United States. She is a member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants and the lead author of Chacruna's Guide to RFRA and Best Practices for Psychedelic Plant Medicine Churches.Episode Highlights▶ Allison Hoots is an attorney with broad legal expertise who strongly advocates for education, discernment, and accountability in the psychedelic industry▶ As the president of the Sacred Plant Alliance, Hoots prioritizes the establishment of self-regulation within the psychedelic realm▶ She explains the Sacred Plant Alliance's anonymous reporting system for emergencies and abuses in the psychedelic space▶ Hoots acknowledges the difficulty in legalizing churches for psychedelic use, noting the need for an affirmative defense▶ Medical screening and informed consent, according to Hoots, are crucial measures for safeguarding both individuals and spiritual communities involved with psychedelics▶ Hoots navigates the risks and benefits of harm reduction practices within the context of illegal drug use, advocating for the balance of enforceable rules and the potential for unintended criminalization▶ Hoots serves as an advisor to companies, nonprofits, religious communities, and practitioners on matters involving psychedelic operations▶ Hoots also provides guidance for psychedelic practitioners, helping to craft enforceable agreements to minimize legal risksAllison Hoot's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://hootslawpractice.com/▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhootsesq/▶ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-hoots-36067911/

Graham Pechenik, founder and patent attorney at Calyx Law, joins The Psychedelic Podcast to delve into the complex world of patents and their impact on the psychedelic landscape.  Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Pechenik raises thought-provoking questions about the patent system's role in fostering innovation while also potentially hindering research and restricting use. He suggests that the patent system, intertwined with regulatory and healthcare structures, often determines whether groundbreaking substances like psilocybin gain FDA approval. Pechenik also explores concerns surrounding excessive psychedelic patents, comparing the unique approaches of COMPASS Pathways, MAPS, and Paul Stamets.  As the episode unfolds, Graham and Paul contemplate the delicate balance between patent protection and freedom of use in the burgeoning psychedelics industry. Graham Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Calyx Law, a law firm specializing in cannabis and psychedelics-related intellectual property.  Graham has a BS from UC San Diego, where he chose Cognitive Neuroscience and Biochemistry majors—after his first psychedelic experiences inspired a deep curiosity about the bases for changes in consciousness—and a JD from New York University, where he initially pursued interests in bioethics and cognitive liberty.  After a decade at large law firms defending and challenging patents for Fortune 500 companies across the agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology industries, including working on several landmark patent cases both at trial and on appeal, Graham started Calyx Law in 2016 to help cannabis and psychedelics ventures design and implement their IP strategies.  Graham is also editor-at-large of Psychedelic Alpha, where he writes about psychedelics IP, provides data for patent trackers, and maintains a psychedelics legalization and decriminalization tracker. He is the founding steward of the IP Committee of the Psychedelic Bar Association, where he is also on the Board of Directors, and is a member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants.  Graham was raised in Oakland, CA, and currently lives in San Francisco. Highlights: Examining the unique patent process for the Stamets Stack microdosing protocol. How to enforce patents on illegal substances like psilocybin. Unpacking COMPASS Pathways' psilocybin polymorph patent. The pros & cons of psychedelic patents. How psychedelic patents could hinder therapeutic expansion. Graham's motivation to enter the psychedelic patents space. Key Links: Calyx Law Graham on Twitter Psychedelic Alpha Psilocybin Patent Tracker (blog) Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms with the Stamets Stack (psychedelic research) New Microdosing Study Investigates “Stamets Stack” (psychedelic research) Oregon's Psychedelic Path: What Coaches and Consumers Need to Know Episode Sponsors: Numinus Sayulita Wellness

We're starting a mini-series on the Amazonian healing disciplines in today's episode. This discipline is best known for its work with sacred plants like Ayahuasca and even the sacred frog known as Kambo. Today we'll cover the three critical ingredients which made this Amazonian traditional indigenous discipline possible, along with the High Andean Q'ero healing tradition. We'll also talk a little about how healers learn in this tradition and how healers are brought into this tradition as well. www.traditionalmedicinemiami.comhttps://www.instagram.com/traditionalmedicinemiami

In this week's episode, we welcome Maestro Hamilton Souther to the show. Hamilton is a Master Shaman. In 2004, he became the first Westerner to be recognized as a Maestro Medico Vegetalista (Amazonian Plant Medicine Expert), He is the founder of Blue Morpho Retreat center in Peru, and Blue Morpho Academy, which is an education center for certifying sitters, coaches, and facilitators. Hamilton's experience as a facilitator is unrivaled, with over 20 years using Sacred Plants to help clients improve their lives. He has worked with over 15,000 individuals during this time and has guided over 3,000 plant medicine ceremonies including over 1,500 Ayahuasca Ceremonies.https://bluemorphotours.com/ https://bluemorphoacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonsouther/ https://www.instagram.com/bluemorphoretreats/_________________Music By Nathan Willis RIPFollow Pursuit Of Infinity:www.PursuitOfInfinity.comDiscord: https://discord.io/pursuitofinfinityYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPpwtLPMH5bjBTPMHSlYnwQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58he621hhQ7RkajcmFNffbApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pursuit-of-infinity/id1605998093Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofinfinitypod/Patreon: Patreon.com/PursuitOfInfinity

Witchcraft, Shamanism & Sacred Plants (Maybe You Should Eat that Mushroom). There is a long and rich history of healing arts with plants in the Ozarks, and it is interconnected with folk magic, yarb doctors, granny women, witchcraft and shamanism. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. Remember, There Are No Easy Answers in the Dark Ozarks. What questions would you like answered next week? Thank you for supporting Dark Ozarks o promote history.. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

In honor of the first day of Spring, we bring you two stories of how we change nature and nature changes us, from wildflower picking in Israel to ayahuasca retreats in Peru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we build the foundation to understand what Ayahuasca is. We review the basics, sneak in some neuroscience from Dr. Jordi Riba and his team in Barcelona, and review the framework these Traditional Indigenous Medicines live within, including Ayahuasca, to avoid unnecessary learning curves that can slow up progress. This is part 1 of our "What is Ayahuasca?" mini-series. www.traditionalmedicinemiami.comhttps://www.instagram.com/traditionalmedicinemiami

Jon Dennis is a lawyer, activist, and entrepreneur in the psychedelics ecosystem. He is the executive director of Vital Oregon, an psilocybin facilitator training program by Psychedelics Today, and the co-host of the “Eyes on Oregon” podcast from Psychedelics Today. Jon is a member of the Chacruna Institute's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. He is a member of the Psychedelics Bar Association and sits on its Religious Use Committee. Jon serves on the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar Practice Section on Cannabis and Psychedelics and is a co-chair of its Psychedelics Subcommittee. He is a founding member of the Entheogenic Practitioners Council of Oregon and was the main driver behind the effort to create a community paradigm of psilocybin services under Measure 109. To learn more about the important work Jon is doing, visit his website vitalpsychedelictraining.com/oregon. Follow Jon on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/JonDennisEsq, and on twitter @JonDennisEsq . Always test before you ingest! Get your test kits from Test Kit Plus using our link - testkitplus.com/professionalhippies Like and share this episode, and follow us ya hippies! Instagram: @professionalhippiespodcast Tiktok: @professionalhippies @dylonwhiddon @coltondm

In this episode, we talk about the sense of duty and responsibility traditional indigenous healers from Peru feel for the earth and for humanity. Their healing and teaching, like in the case of the High Andean Q'ero  Community, have been preserved to fulfill that duty and responsibility in aiding humanity into a new era.www.traditionalmedicinemiami.comhttps://www.instagram.com/traditionalmedicinemiami

Introducing two incredible healers Jeannine Wand & Hillary Foster from Temple of the Sacred Rose.

This episode discusses the #1 central theme in traditional indigenous healing- a strong alliance with Mother Earth. www.traditionalmedicinemiami.comhttps://www.instagram.com/traditionalmedicinemiami

This episode is about New Year's resolutions. You may be asking yourself “haven't you guys already done an episode on that?” Why yes we have! And we will again. Also you may also be thinking to yourself “Sorry, I don't want to hear about OPRs or Other People's Resolutions” To which I say: Stop being so critical, and also obviously we talk about all sorts of other stuff including Lucid Dreams, Blind Dogs, Fasting, Sacred Plants, Brain Health, Babies, Cross-fit and all sorts of things that you love about us….Or at least you used to love about us. Come on. Give it a listen will ya! After all, your new year's resolution was to listen to more Against All Oddities!

Well-being and wellness, it should be noted, are not the same. “Well-being” is an aspirational state of life, while “wellness” refers to the interventions humans perform on themselves to improve their health. Our state of living is not always well, and sometimes there is a need for measures that bring us closer to alignment with the universe.Frederick Tsao from the book Dawn of an Era of Well-BeingIn our quest to overcome the challenges that stand in the way of a better future—an era of “well-being” as our program frequently makes reference—we need to consider paths to spiritual betterment which help show us the way. Our guest today is Alberto Villoldo, a trained practitioner of western medicine who has also spent decades studying the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes. Dr. Villoldo will engage our hosts with a penetrating conversation investigating how shamanic traditions of South America can inform the western thought process. At the nexus of science and spirituality lies the key to our evolution as a species, and the basis of a healing process that will make true well-being accessible. This discussion delves into the evolution of the human brain and its chemistry, and how the shamanic tradition can help reinforce our connection to both nature and a higher level of consciousness.Alberto Villoldo, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and best-selling author who has studied the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes for over 30 years. He is the founder of the Four Winds Society, and his recent books include The Heart of the Shaman: Stories and Practices of the Luminous Warrior and The Wisdom Wheel: A Mythic Journey through the Four Directions For more information on Shamanic Energy Medicine, please visit this link to Alberto Villoldo's organization The Four Winds Society Dr. Villoldo's latest book The Wisdom Wheel: A Mythic Journey through the Four Directions can purchased here The Heart of the Shaman: Stories and Practices of the Luminous Warrior can be purchased here

Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo is a member of the traditional Etowah Band of the Eastern Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. Trained by her grandparents, she is the twenty-seventh generation to carry the ancestral wisdom of the Ywahoo lineage. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Dhyani discusses the numerous sacred medicinal plants the earth has to share, their healing properties, and how they are utilized in the transformative healing of body and mind. [Originally published May 11 2021, Ep 40] More about Dhyani: sunray.org/oversight/ Listen to Nature Revisited on your favorite podcast apps or at noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Support Nature Revisited: noordenproductions.com/support Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at noordenproductions.com/contact

In this episode recorded over a cup of ceremonial cacao, I catch up with Florencia Fridman, my “cacao mama”. Her beautiful cacao ceremony offerings served as a doorway for me to connect to the spirit of cacao, and since then I've had the joy of doing a cacao ceremony training with Flo, as well as traveling to Guatemala with the cacao brand she runs with her brother, Cacao Laboratory.  We discuss:  How Florencia got into ceremonial cacao  Florencia's experience going to a mystery school in Guatemala Answering the call to work with ceremonial cacao  Understanding the medicine of cacao through Maya Cosmovision  Cacao as a sacred food that helps us connect deeper with our relationship with Spirit  The one time that an Amazonian Indigenous elder asked Florencia for a cup of ceremonial cacao  The relationship between the spirits of plants and the dream world  Flo's earliest memories of connecting with the Spirit realm  The first time Florencia met her spirit guides Ksenia shares how she overcame the fear of the unseen beings  Florencia's experience moving from Argentina to USA as a kid Going off your path to come back stronger than ever How a marriage led Florencia to exploring shadow work  Finding your own way outside of a romantic partnership How ending a marriage propelled Florencia to commit to her spiritual path  Experiencing the energetic blueprint of freedom  Facing self-sabotage and shame and exploring internal conflict  Owning and honoring your ancestry and DNA How Florencia's relationship with cacao has evolved  The magic of drinking cacao with local plants Plants that work synergistically with cacao – like blue lotus and mugwort  Florencia's rituals with cacao  Spirit-led relationship with business Balance between humility and owning your worth  Rituals to nourish a brand Welcoming it all and generously allowing emotions to move through your experience  Choosing to live a fully expressed human experience  Lessons from plants and two months in Ecuador that Florencia is integrating  Activating your voice and trusting your path Social media through the lens of Spirit  Activating the new dream Florencia's community platform Florecer and the vision for it  Episode sponsors: Op e  n Open is a meditation and breathwork app I've been loving. I've been wanting to re-commit to a daily meditation practice and this January, I will be doing a daily meditation + breathwork challenge with Open! Learn more and join me here: https://go.o-p-e-n.com/KSENIABRIEFCHALLENGE. With my link, you will get free access to breathwork, meditation and movement practices for the month of January, and a chance to win an Open in-person retreat in 2023 (valued at $2k-$5k).  Zencastr Have you ever bought anything after hearing an ad on a podcast? I know I have. Whether you want to diversify your ad spend, add a new marketing stream, or test out podcast ads, Zencastr – a longtime partner of this show – now has its own Creator Network that makes it easy for brands to connect with podcasters with aligned content and audiences. Interested in sponsoring podcast ads for your business and maybe even this show? Go to zen.ai/WEB8 and fill out the contact form so that Zencastr can help you bring your business story to life.  Resources:  Cacao Lab Ceremonial Cacao - use code BREAKFASTCRIMINALS for 15% off  What is cacao ceremony?  The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible (Sacred Activism) by Charles Eisenstein Caro Arevalo Chiricaspi plant  Anima Mundi Blue Lotus Flower to add to your ceremonial cacao Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert  Naku healing center in Ecuador Related episodes:  14 Florencia Fridman: Cacao Ceremony and Maya Cosmo-Vision, Align Making Money With Your Divine Purpose 223 How Jessica Scheer Helped An Indigenous Spiritual Leader Grow A 550K Community On TikTok: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Technology 169 Anima Mundi Founder Adriana Ayales: Meeting the Sacred in Plants, Business and Money 145 Michelle Sinnette: New Paradigm of Business with Legacy Cacao Founder 104: Caro Arevalo – Stay True To The Essence You Want To Share with The World 98 Mark Elmy: Mayan Astrology as a Key To Decoding The Matrix Connect with Florencia Fridman:  @florencia.fridman  Florecer, flourishingoneness.com Cacao: Food of the Gods Documentary  Connect with Ksenia:  kseniabrief.com Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify

Jon Dennis is also the co-host of the Psychedelics Today podcast "Eyes on Oregon," following the latest developments in Oregon's psilocybin program.  He's a founding member of the Entheogenic Practitioners Council of Oregon.  And a member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-dennis-psychedelic _____________________________________TICKETS LIVE - EASTFOREST.ORG/TOUR"CEREMONY TOUR"11.01 Boulder, CO* 11.02 Salt Lake City, UT 11.03 Boise, ID 11.04 Vancouver, Can 11.06 Seattle, WA11.08 Portland, OR11.10 Nevada City, CA*11.11 San Francisco, CA11.12 Santa Cruz, CA11.13 Los Angeles, CA11.15 Las Vegas, CA11.16 San Diego, CA11.17 Phoenix, AZ11.19 Santa Fe, AZ11.20 Austin, TX*Seated Venue-Performance sign up for the mailing list at eastforest.org to stay in the loop on early tickets.+ JOURNEY SPACE LIVE - Exclusive world premiere listening events of new East Forest psychedelic guidance music and online facilitation with JourneySpace.com, Sept 24 and Oct 22nd.Join our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Zoom Council, podcast exclusives, live-streams, and more. Listen to East Forest music:  "IN" - the latest full album  release from East Forest - LISTEN NOW: Spotify / AppleListen to East Forest guided meditations on Spotify & AppleOrder a vinyl, dad hats, sheet music, original perfume oils, and more: http://eastforest.orgPlease rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunesAnd on Spotify★★★★★Sign up to learn about new retreats, shows in your area, and to join the community.Stay in the flow:Mothership:  http://eastforest.org/IG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/

As Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act goes to voters, it's the perfect time to consider how powerful psychedelic molecules should enter mainstream consciousness. Today on Life is a Festival Ismail Lourido Ali, Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) explains the various pathways to legalization including the Decriminalization movement, medicalization, religious exception, and legal adult use. The first half of our conversation is dedicated to Ismail himself, whose life journey gives him a unique philosophy on ending prohibition and a toolkit for helping us get there. We open with Ismail's cultural identity and his spiritual journey from Islam to the rave scene. We discuss Izzy's exploration of queerness and gender identity and his work from Drug Policy Reform to becoming a lawyer for MAPS. Izzy clearly articulates the key paths to legalization and his philosophy around each. We discuss key pieces of legislation including California's SB 519, Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act which goes to voters in this month, and Oregon's Bill 109 which will legalize and regulate adult use of psilocybin in that state. We conclude our conversation with an invitation to psychedelic entrepreneurs and Izzy's personal perspective on why Life is a Festival. As MAPS' Director of Policy and Advocacy, Ismail advocates to eliminate barriers to psychedelic therapy and research, develops and implements legal and policy strategy, and supports MAPS' governance, non-profit, and ethics work. Ismail earned his J.D. at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2016, after receiving his bachelor's in philosophy from California State University, Fresno. Ismail has previously worked for the ACLU of Northern California's Criminal Justice & Drug Policy Project, and Berkeley Law's International Human Rights Law Clinic. Ismail is licensed to practice law in the state of California, and is a founding board member of the Psychedelic Bar Association. He also currently serves on the board of the Sage Institute, contributes to Chacruna Institute's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants, and participates on the advisory council for the Ayahuasca Defense Fund. Ismail is passionate about setting sustainable groundwork for a just, equitable, and generative post-prohibition world. Links: Izzy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sage_izzy/ Izzy Twitter: https://twitter.com/sage_izzy MAPS: https://maps.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapsnews/ Psychedelic Science 2023: https://psychedelicscience.org/ Psychedelic Bar Association: https://thepsychedelicbar.org/ Chacruna Institute: https://chacruna.net/ Sage Institute: https://sageinst.org/ MAPS analysis regarding Oregon's Measures 109 and 110 passed in Nov 2020. MAPS analysis regarding Colorado Proposition 122 MAPS analysis regarding our work on SB519 in CA to decriminalize the personal use of all psychedelics. Timestamps :09 - Blending cultural identities from religion to the rave scene :15 - Ismail's updated view on Islam, the way of peace :22 - Queerness and Izzy's personal gender conversation :33 - From drug policy reform advocate to lawyer for MAPS :40 - Experimenting with psychedelic legalization in different US States :52 - Paths to above ground use of psychedelics: Decriminalization :56 - Paths to above ground use of psychedelics: Medicalization :59 - Paths to above ground use of psychedelics: Religious Exemption 1:02 - Paths to above ground use of psychedelics: Adult Use 1:06 - California SB 519, Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act, and Oregon Bill 109, 1:14 - Izzy's challenge to entrepreneurs who use psychedelics 1:20 - Life is a Festival

It's undeniable that right now we are in a rapidly changing and complex relationship with the consumption, production, and reality of drugs, substances, and medicines, and their usage. This week, guest Ismail Lourido Ali, J.D. guides listeners through an overview of where we are in our relationship with drugs in the American context, and how this relationship is indicative of our relationship with the Earth and with humanity broadly. We cannot move to a healthy and healing relationship with substances without acknowledging the violent realities brought about by criminalization, exploitation in drug production, and the exorbitant costs of pharmaceutical medicine. Ismail encourages us to move beyond the black and white view that some drugs are medicine while others are criminal. This expansive conversation encourages listeners to ask what deep, collective healing looks like, and to reflect on complicated relationships with consumption across substances. As we think more deeply on these issues, we must ask: what voids are we filling, what imagination do we need to tap into, what kind of reconciliation do we need? As MAPS' Director of Policy and Advocacy, Ismail advocates to eliminate barriers to psychedelic therapy and research, develops and implements legal and policy strategy, and supports MAPS' governance, non-profit, and ethics work. Ismail is licensed to practice law in the state of California, and is a founding board member of the Psychedelic Bar Association. He also currently serves on the board of the Sage Institute, contributes to Chacruna Institute's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants, and participates on the advisory council for the Ayahuasca Defense Fund. Ismail is passionate about setting sustainable groundwork for a just, equitable, and generative post-prohibition world. Music by Harrison Foster, Book of Colors, and Autumn Hawk Percival. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.

For me & I imagine many of you listening to this show right now, I felt as though I didn't fit into the world around me for a long time. Looking back in hindsight, it wasn't that I objectively did not fit in, but rather, it was the feeling of not wanting to fit in to a broken system that led to me feeling flawed for so much of my young life. When we're young, we lack the life experience & self awareness to accept ourselves for who we truly are in many cases & instead, look to the world around us to determine who we feel we should be & I truly feel this is one of the challenges we all go through in one way or another as we grow older & choose to individuate into the fullest expression of our authentic selves. Stopping by to share his experiences in the world of psychedelics with us today is a man who knows this fore mentioned challenge all too well. From a very young age, he was diagnosed with a brain atrophy which led to 30 percent of his brain not working properly & a subsequent diagnosis of autism. The result of this was that doctors told his parents that he should be sent away to a specialized home & essentially forgotten about & deemed unfit for society, however, his mother never gave up on him. She worked tirelessly with him to allow him to integrate into society & because of that, he was able to not only move through life successfully, have meaningful relationships & be a productive member of society, but he was also able to get himself to a point through therapy where he is no longer considered to have autism & with the help of psychedelics, he was able to further remediate his brain & experience of life into one that is not only great & grand, but is also fulfilling & in todays episode, we will be diving into his experiences with these medicines, his experiences using psychedelics to foster deeper connection in his life & much, much more. Noah VilgrainMy name is Noah Vilgrain. I was born with a brain atrophy which affected thirty percent of my brain to be useless. The doctors told my parents, I would never talk, be intelligent or have meaningful relationships with anyone. They told my parents I should be sent to a home and forgotten about. My mother never gave up on me and worked with me so that I could be able to live somewhat of a normal life. As it turns out my brain has the amazing capacity to heal itself. So throughout my entire life I went from one end of the spectrum to the other. After years of therapy and always working hard, I managed to get to the other side where I technically don't have autism. And yet I still have traits, my identity was that of a person with autism and was difficult to navigate who I was. In steps with the wonderful help of psychedelics which taught me how to be myself, how to navigate the world and how I could connect with other people on a much deeper level. Connect with NoahWebsite: https://www.podpage.com/mamas-boys/IG:  @NobravilThank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!Show Notes: (2:57) Challenges Noah faced at a young age.  (11:20) Noah's introduction into psychedelics.(19:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (21:00) The benefits of using psychedelics ceremonially and in moderation. (27:40) When Noah realized he was able to integrate his psychedelic experiences into every day life. (40:00) Noah's Ayahuasca experience.(1:08:30) Where you can find Noah! (1:20:00) Noah's final piece of advice.Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook!&nbs

Chris Byrnes is a registered patent attorney at Calyx Law with a particular interest in ethical IP licensing and IP commoning.  After graduating with degrees in Physics and Religion from Denison University, he worked with academic institutions and human rights initiatives in South India and began doing art-based interfaith dialogues in the United States.  He then earned a Master's of Theological Studies in Religion, Ethics, and Politics from Harvard Divinity School, and began organizing interfaith communities to improve access to medicines and environmental sustainability.  Though this work, he developed a deep interest in the politics and power of intellectual property and earned a JD from Georgetown University.  After years in private practice doing patent litigation and IP risk management, Chris co-founded Corporate Accountability Lab and Teaching Institute for Art + Law at Pro Arts Commons working with artists and activists from around the world.  He is an adjunct professor at IE University and a member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants.   For more information about Chris, please see:  https://www.calyxlaw.com/chris This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-235-chris-byrnes-esq-intellectual-property-as-traumaip-licensing-and-morals-clausesip-commoning Have a awesome weekend!

Stacy and Brenda talk to Earth Steward and Walker of the Path of Sacred Plants, Kitzia Kokopelmana. We discuss her mission to spread seeds of personal and collective soul transformation and to carry on organic seeds of botanical diversity. To grow and nurture these seeds to full blossom in order to co-create beauty and abundance now and for the future generations. She paints a picture of her botanical reserve in Mexico and how she created her vision. What someone expect to see/experience there. We discuss so many beautiful topics including dream yoga, self alchemy, biodance, tensegrity? She shares about her new book and podcast Dragon Rising.  Kitzia Kokopelmana is an Earth Steward and Walker of the Path of Sacred Plants, co-founder of the Botanical reserve Buena Fortuna Gardens (1998-2022). Introduced to Sacred Plant Medicine at the circle of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers in Oaxaca Mexico in 2006, she immersed herself on the path of Natural Wellbeing through food and Plant Medicine, with emphasis on working with Ayahuasca and San Pedro. She is devoted to preserving botanical diversity and serving the Divine Mother Earth and Great Father Spirit manifested in all things. This episode is sponsored by Tom Paladino with Scalar Light. Sign up and receive your 30 day free scalar light healing at https://www.scalarlight.com/ (https://www.scalarlight.com). Listen to our interviews with Tom and the amazing benefits and healing potential in episodes #73, 78, 90 and 103. Kitzia Kokopelmana Links: Website: www.bajaearthmagic.com/ Podcast: dragonrisingpodcast.com Be the Love Links: Website: https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/ (https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcast (https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcast) Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bethelovepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_the_love_podcast/ (@bethelovepodcast) Patreon Website: https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcast (https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcast) To donate to the Kimote Foundation: https://gofund.me/969a4863 (https://gofund.me/969a4863) Your Empowered Soul: A Natural Pathway to Healing Anxiety and Depression https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0578401851/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Y764EDGHTVEKW7EV25H7-- (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0578401851/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_Y764EDGHTVEKW7EV25H7--) If you would like to learn more about becoming a Donor, Mentor, Volunteer, or Sponsor, please email Kimote Foundation Director, Eric Kifampa at: kicouganda@gmail.com or go to the foundation's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kimote-Foundation-412600252444953/ (https://www.facebook.com/Kimote-Foundation-412600252444953/) Heatherlyn's website: https://www.heatherlynmusic.com/ (https://www.heatherlynmusic.com) This episode was edited by Chelsea Weaver http://chelseaweaverpodcasting.com/ (http://chelseaweaverpodcasting.com) linktree, https://linktr.ee/chelseaweaverpodcasting (https://linktr.ee/chelseaweaverpodcasting)

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™... … you'll learn about shamanism, “spiritual minimalism” and how traditional healing arts connect so profoundly to the natural world. This conversation also explores distinct themes of consciousness, the soul, and deep respect for plant medicine and Ayahuasca ceremony. The guest, Shaman Jorge Hachumak, is a Peruvian of Spanish descent who's made a winding journey into shamanism as a healer. After receiving a European education, he became a practitioner of Chinese Qigong in old Lima's (Peru) China Town. After a successful career in tai chi competition, he worked with elderly patients in hospitals in Northern Peru. During this time, he was taken under the wing of native shamans, witches and herbalists who spent years teaching him the ancient healings. He learned ancient Peruvian medicine arts (not from the Incas, but from the North Coast and the Northern jungle of the Amazon).He now moves seamlessly between perspectives, having one foot firmly in the rational, scientific world and another in the spirit world.“The ancient healing arts are deep and expansive—you never stop learning, and what you learn in a lifetime will always be a small fraction of what is available to learn,” he says in his new book, “Journeying Through the Invisible: The Craft of Healing With, and Beyond, Sacred Plants, as Told by a Peruvian Medicine Man.” “I want to offer a larger picture of the Medicine Craft and to create appreciation for other important aspects that are endangered or still not well-known.”This larger picture includes influences from science, history, religion and the natural environment.Shaman Hachumak looks at consciousness as two states that lead to both deep understanding of the healing arts and deep self-reflection:Suffering Consciousness keeps us stuck in our negative waysSoul Consciousness is awakened during a ceremony or spiritual moment. Your entire being awakens, and you are shown the way to live according to the dictates of your conscience and the teachings of the spirits.He also uses his knowledge and experience to broaden people's understanding of Ayahuasca as a powerful plant medicine. He works to protect Ayahuasca and the traditional ceremony from misuse and exploitation. WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Probiotic Eases Stress: https://www.omnibioticlife.com/DAVE, use code DAVE20 to get 20% off Vascular System Protection:https://arterosil.com/DAVE/, save up to 45% a 3-pack to protect your blood vessels from vulnerable plaqueHydrate with Electrolytes: https://DrinkLMNT.com/DAVE, get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack with 8 single-serving packets for the cost of shipping ($5 for U.S. customers) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the mushroom show, we talk to Kevin Feeney who is the author of Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology & Exploration. He is an expert on the iconic Amanita muscaria (the mushroom emoji, in case you don't know) and we delve into the fascinating facts and myths about this mushroom, including his personal experience with it's psychoactive effects. Kevin Feeney, PhD, JD, is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer currently working as a Program Director and Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies – Social Sciences at Central Washington University. His primary research interests include examining legal and regulatory issues surrounding the religious and cultural use of psychoactive substances, with an emphasis on peyote and ayahuasca, and exploring modern and traditional uses of Amanita muscaria, with a specific focus on medicinal use and preparation practices. His research has been published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Human Organization, and Curare, among other books and journals. He is a current member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants, and recently joined the Board of Advisors for Psyched Wellness, a Canadian health supplements company emphasizing medicinal mushrooms. Timestamps:0:00 Framing the Conversation1:23 Being Drawn to the Mushroom 4:40 Writing the Book on Amanita Muscaria8:37 Poisonous Non-Consumables for Sale (Why Amanitas Were Sold)14:23 What Compounds Live in Amanita, and Why Are They Useful?18:00 The Difference Between Muscimol & Ibotenic Acid25:50 Methods of Preparing Amanita Muscaria31:00 Differences Between Psychoactive Mushrooms (Psilocybe vs Amanita); Where they grow, what they grow on, what the effects are.36:30 Mycophilia vs Mycophobia - The Reputation of The Amanita Genus41:32 The Time-warping Experience of Taking Amanita50:47 Potential Therapeutic Effects of Amanita 57:05 YouTube Community Question 1: Did Vikings Use Amanita Muscaria For Supernatural Strength During Battle?1:02:00 YouTube Community Question 2: Can You Grow Amanita Muscaria?1:05:03 YouTube Community Question 3: Is Repetitive Motion Syndrome a Feature of the Amanita Experience?1:07:27 YouTube Community Question 4: Is the "Reindeer Thing" Legit?1:11:40 Keep an Open Mind Webpage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin-FeeneyAmazon Page USA: https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Agaric-Compendium-Pharmacology-Exploration/dp/0578714426/Amazon Page Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Fly-Agaric-Compendium-Pharmacology-Exploration/dp/0578714426/Thank you for listening! Tell us in the comments what you loved about this interview, and who you would like to see on the Mushroom Show in future episodes.

David Crow, L.Ac., graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984; he is a California state licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. In this episode, David talks about his years of studying with elders from varying traditions in their native environments in Nepal and India. He stresses the need to revive the lost tradition of intertwining botanical medicine with spirituality and valuation for the sacredness of all life. David has been a clinician, consultant, researcher, and educator for over 35 years. He has travelled extensively to study traditional medicinal systems, including spending several years studying Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine in Nepal and India. David is the author of four books, including In Search of the Medicine Buddha, about his time with traditional doctors in the Himalayas, and Sacred Smoke, about his ethnobotanical research in Ecuador. He is the founder and owner of Floracopeia, Inc., a company devoted to supporting sustainable ecological agriculture through the production of essential oils. As an educator, he has taught extensively for over two decades in the US and Canada, and online internationally; over 7,000 students have attended his online courses in the last five years, and over 300,000 have attended his popular annual Plant Medicine Telesummit hosted at The Shift Network. Useful Linkshttps://www.floracopeia.com/https://www.crowconsultations.com/In Search of the Medicine BuddhaSacred Smoke: The Magic and Medicine of Palo SantoTo learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

This episode is one from the vault and is one of the more interesting topics. I talk with Donna Stanley, a true expert in the field and all around amazing person.

Ariel Clark is a wildly impressive woman. A cannabis and emerging medicine lawyer, she has been in the trenches of cannabis law and drug policy reform for over a decade. She's been dubbed one of the "most important women in cannabis," one of the "most powerful cannabis lawyers in the world," and a "cannabis leader who is shaping the cannabis industry" by numerous publications. Ariel founded her own firm Clark and Howell which is intentionally woman-owned and steered. Clark is a uniquely progressive mind. She's taking her expertise in the wild world of weed to the psychedelic and plant medicine industries as a founding board member of the Psychedelic Bar Association, member of the Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants AND as legal counsel to the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. If she sounds too good to be real, well - she is! And I'm so lucky to have sat down and talked with her, so get to listening already! Clark and Howell LLPPsychedelic Bar AssociationChacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants

Rob Heffernan is Program Director of the Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. He is an independent researcher and activist who has participated in the vegetalismo, Santo Daime and other syncretic traditions since 2000. He has been active in organizing and legal efforts for the Santo Daime, ayahuasca and the broader psychedelic community since 2005. He's also a certified Shamanic Breathwork facilitator, a certified Integrative Sound and Music Practitioner (sound healing) and a long-term Buddhist Dharma practitioner. Rob has a deep commitment to integrating and building connections between Buddhist Dharma, sacred medicine work and the eco-climate/social justice crisis.In this episode, Rob Heffernan and Beth Weinstein discuss …▶ Psychedelic churches in the US and the federal exception that offers them protection to serve sacred plant medicines legally▶ The reality on the ground of what's going on in ayahuasca churches in relation to these protections▶ The different legal problems some psychedelic users and activists have faced, including temporary loss of their children and job loss▶ How psychedelic therapy is not protected under religious freedom but must be approved for legal use through entirely different channels▶ How psychedelics are spiritual sacraments and can be highly therapeutic – and are also “life enhancing” in the sense that they can open new perspectives, inspire a sense of wonder, lead to positive change, and much more▶ Problems around inclusion and lack of access with psychedelic medicines▶ Charuna's Council for Sacred Plants, which advocates for the legality of psychedelics, the conservation of plant species, and the right of traditional cultures to practice and preserve their lifeways▶ Chacruna's work developing best practices for psychedelic churches▶ Rob's work helping spiritual congregations using sacred medicines to organize themselves▶ The rise of investment and businesses development around psychedelics▶ For-profit companies that are working towards accessibility and reciprocity▶ The implications of decriminalizing peyote and how this could negatively impact the survival of the plant▶ The reality that while there can be therapeutic breakthroughs with psychedelic use, true integration require constant integration, moment to moment, in daily lifeRob Heffernan's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://chacruna.net/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.heffernan.146 ▶ Email: robertjhefferenan@gmail.com and rob@chacruna.net

Welcome back Witches!  This week we're discussing the Wheel of the Year and taking a deeper dive into Beltane since it's coming up on May 1st!  We are giving a very brief overview of the Wheel of the Year, but will plan to cover each Sabbat in detail as we come across them throughout the year!  So get in losers, and lets discuss the Wheel of the Year and deep dive into Beltane. We would be forever thankful if you leave our podcast a 5-Star review. If you really loved the show and want more Get in Loser content, check out our Supercast link below, or search the Supercast website for Get in Loser, We're Doing Witchcraft. You can also find us at our Buy Me a Coffee link below.  There you can purchase a membership to our podcast and obtain exclusives like, getting episodes early, shout outs on the show, access to our “Ask me anything” forum, our monthly newsletter, a promo code for merchandise, and more. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GetinWitches, on TikTok @weredoingwitchcraft or email us at weredoingwitchcraft@gmail.com. You  can support our show through our Supercast: https://getinloserweredoingwitchcraft.supercast.com/ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/getinwitches Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio- The Witch ----more---- References: The Pagan Grimoire. Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar. (2020). https://www.pagangrimoire.com/wheel-of-the-year/ Brigden, James. The Wheel of the Year: The Calendar of Pagan Festivals Explained. https://www.history.co.uk/articles/the-wheel-of-the-year-the-calendar-of-pagan-festivals-explained A Beginners Guide to the Wheel of the Year. (2020) The Self Care Emporium. https://theselfcareemporium.com/blog/beginners-guide-wheel-of-the-year Coven of the Goddess (22 November 2021). Sabbats- The Pagan Wheel of the Year.   A Witch in Time (n.d.). A Witch in Time- Ostara. https://awithintime.weebly.com/ostara.html Youtube- All About Beltane & How to Celebrate - Scarlet Ravenswood  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caudle Patti Wigington (25 June 2019). Sacred Plants of the Beltane Sabbat. Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/sacred-plants-of-the-beltane-sabbat-2561637 Paul Waits (23 July 2019). Celtic Beltane:The Festival of Fire and Fertility on May 1st. The Magic Horoscope. https://themagichoroscope.com/zodiac/beltane#:~:text=Beltane%20is%20the%20Celtic%20festival%20of%20fire%20and,died%20to%20be%20reborn%20as%20the%20goddess%27s%20son The Goddess and the Green Man. (n.d.) Beltane .https://www.goddessandgreenman.co.uk/beltane

Kevin Feeney has a PhD in Cultural Anthropology, A member of Chacruna's council for the protection of Sacred Plants and has his own book, Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration. Which means this guest is the most educated person the kingdom has had on to talk about mushrooms ever. This one blew my mind and I forgot I was even on a show for most of it so yeah, it might be a bit different than usual. NO CONFRONTATION JUST CONVERSATION https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-Agaric-Compendium-Pharmacology-Exploration/dp/0578714426/ref=asc_df_0578714426/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=463140486611&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14261425945971079644&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045027&hvtargid=pla-977131408960&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

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 the unseen achievements of women in this psychedelic renaissance. A way to stand together embracing our diversity for a greater Sisterhood. Meet in this episode Dream Mullick, she is a writer, teacher, producer, death coach, and dreamer whose work focuses on the evolution of consciousness and a return to love. She curates programs that combine the world-views of ceremony and science with sacred plant medicines and psychedelics, including the exploration of death as a pathway to liberation. In her practices Dream explores the profound transformative power of death, grief, joy, and love. Her latest creation, Entheowheel, launched in collaboration with the Esalen Institute, focuses on the ceremony, science, and somatics of sacred plants and psychedelics.In this episode Dream discusses:Dreams personal relationship to and with DeathTo have a passion for death is to have a passion for livingPractices to embrace deathOur ancestor's storiesHow Ibogaine became her teaching allyDetaching from Identity and EgoLove is a non-dual stateExploring the sensitive nature of our childhoodBridging of worlds, of Science and CeremonyDreamwork as a toolPlant medicines and psychedelics The Entheowheel creation and containerWebsite: dreammullick.comSocial Media handles: @entheowheel, @dreammullickEntheowheel's Experiential Salon Series: The Ceremony and Science of PsilocybinWhether you're newly curious or interested in deepening your relationship with psilocybin mushrooms, we invite you to join us for the newest Entheowheel Live Stream Series...Live Conversation with Salon PanelistsLive Discussion & Healing Session with AudienceAncient Ceremonial PracticesPreparation & Integration ToolsEmbodiment TechniquesLatest Scientific InquiriesOur master teachers will provide guidance for integrating the wisdom of psilocybin mushrooms into your daily life. Each salon includes opportunities for you to participate in live discussion, experiential practices, and breakout rooms to connect with other participants in real-time.EXPLORE MORE AND GET TICKETS HEREInspiration Episode 16 Natasja with Laura Dawn on Psychedelic LeadershipRam Dass and East Forest "I Am Loving Awareness"Book Your Psilocybin Retreat Women Only Retreat - Towards Wholeness  awakenthemedicinewithin.com Awaken The Medicine Within - Membership, Courses, and CommunityAll you need for your daily practice, ritual, and spiritual growth.Three-day FREE access for you to explore!

In 1955, a Mazatec shaman introduced a westerner to sacred mushrooms. That event has had tremendous ripple effects. In part 4 of our miniseries, we speak with Dr. Bia Labate about the deep indigenous roots of the psychedelic renaissance and what is missing from the western biomedical narrative around these powerful substances. (Artwork by Karina Muscarina for Chacruna Institute)

Psychoactive plants are at the heart of many traditional and Indigenous spiritual and religious traditions, yet many have been outlawed or severely restricted. How does society determine religious freedom? With: Jeremy Narby on Amazonian shamanic knowledge; and Jeffrey Bronfman, the U.S. legal and spiritual representative of Brazil's União do Vegetal (UDV) church, whose legal victories for its U.S. domestic use of ayahuasca have taken it to the Supreme Court; moderated by Bioneers' J.P. Harpignies.

Investigator, Author, and Tin Foil Hat Researcher, Frantic Missy joins me, Jordan Vezeau, for a wild ride of topics, and divulgences such as solving multiple murders as an unpublished author, connections of our world and sacred plants (like Hollywood or Ivy League Schools), and a virtual Bohemian Grove! She introduces me to Gertrude Sanford Legendre, which unravels a whole whack load of other topics, and uncovers connections to so many well and lesser-known topics and people, including the OSS, the Nazis, missing women, Mount Holly Plantation (sacred plants again), Philip Barry (playwriter of Holiday), and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Along with her interesting connections and wild life stories (including a kidnapping by the Nazis and a possibly unrealistic escape), she was a spy, explorer, big-game hunter, environmentalist, plantation owner, and more. Different parts of her family tree also raise attention; her father is from the Sanford bloodline, a political dynasty family similar to the Bushes! Another rabbit hole is apparently her daughter, Bakara Legendre who, similar to her mother, was a woman of many hats, but most interesting is her placement and photos/video she took at the Robert F. Kennedy assassination! We also discuss some famous cases of missing girls, including Madeline McCann, Brittanee Drexel, and Shannon McConaughey and some of the many interesting twists in their stories. We watch and react to the 1931 cartoon ‘Bimbo's Initiation' and make tons of off-the-top symbolic connections to the occult, various conspiracies, and warning signs, some that are very weird. Missy shares with us a crazy plantation map she owns from 1936 that helps connect family bloodlines relevant to some of the topics we discuss. We also discuss Decentraland, the new virtual reality craze that us shaking up the world of crypto currency. Finally, we make some conclusions and put out some theories to tie everything up until next time! The best one is Missy's theory on the missing girls (and the rare eye conditions), which ties in the Legendre family and the plantations, and involves them being trained as priestesses. This is another wild ride so sit back and enjoy this episode of Divulgence with me, Jordan Vezeau!  **Being a brand-new podcast, all support is appreciated, any shape or form. That being said, I would highly appreciate a thumbs up on YouTube - PLEASE  ‘Subscribe'! If you are on Apple, a 5-star would mean so much!** Resources: DIVULGENCE YOUTUBE - https://youtube.com/channel/UCStiGMkq3vDyOU6AW6DyvMgBITCHUTE - https://bitchute.com/channel/8QsxZf1nxO0C/ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@Divulgencepod:0RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/user/DivulgenceTWITTER/INSTAGRAM - @divulgencepodPodcast available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Pandora. For bookings or promotions, please message on Twitter. FRANTIC MISSY TWITTER - @FranticMissyPre/Post-Show Resources, Mentions, and RecommendationsHere are some resources to check out before or after you enjoy this episode!   Books: ‘Global Death Cult: The Order of Nine Angles, Atomwaffen, and the Slaughter of the Innocents' by William Ramsey (GIVEAWAY PRIZE), ‘A Guest of the Reich: The Story of American Heiress Gertrude Legendre's Dramatic Captivity and Escape from Nazi Germany' by Peter Finn, ‘The Time of My Life' by Gertrude Sanford Legendre Movies: ‘Holiday (1938)' starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant      

In this episode, we approach plant medicine from a yogic perspective. And we explore how yoga and sacred plant medicine are complementary practices with a long-standing symbiotic tradition; how yoga can be a powerful preparatory and integrative practice when working with plants; and how yoga can also be a powerful alternative to working with plants—not everyone needs to work with plants. It's Native American Heritage Month so I just want to acknowledge the debt we owe to the native people of this land and all sacred lands, and the importance of respecting all indigenous traditions in joining sacred plant ceremonies and working with sacred plants. I think it's important to engage only in ceremonies that preserve traditions and have the blessing of indigenous curanderos. The world needs these sacred traditions, and they should be spread far and wide, but with a deep respect for their roots. I will be offering a plant medicine integration yoga class as part of the upcoming Belize International Yoga Festival on December 4. It will offer a taste of the kinds of yoga integration practices I share with students and clients. You can learn more here.  Full show notes here.Support the showWant to talk about how Chad can assist you with your own transformation? Book a free consultation! Learn more about Chad's newly relaunched meditation course.Or book a Vedic astrology reading. Join Chad's newsletter to learn about all new offerings, courses, trainings, and retreats. Finally, you can support the podcast here.

We are excited to begin season 3 of The Canna Mom Show with Zoe Helene, founder of Cosmic Sister, an environmental feminist collective. The Canna Mom Show is launching into a new topic with today's show, we are expanding our understanding of plant medicine beyond cannabis. Zoe Helene is a self-described psychedelic feminist and she is also a performer, advocate and educator with a Jewish connection. On today's show Joyce and Zoe talk about psychedelic sacred plants and fungi and how they are here to heal us and our planet.The Canna Mom Show team is excited to share a special offer with our listeners for a great product from Head & Heal that we know you all will love. Also, TCMS wants to thank the Women In Cannabis Expo for sponsoring today's podcast and Joyce speaks with the mastermind of the expo, Brooke Westlake as a special guest in this podcast.Topics Discussed(1:00) Welcome and Josh Lamkin Shout Out(1:45) Head & Heal (2:55) Women In Cannabis Expo(3:15) The Canna Mom Show Lighters!(3:42) Zoe Helene Introduction(4:20) Psychedelics(4:51) Plant Medicine Explanation(6:15) Medicinal Plants – Ethnobotany(7:00) Psyche – “That Which Animates”(8:39) Psyche Manifesting(9:00) Categories(11:10) MAPS and Cosmic Sister(11:48) Rick Doblin(13:20) Cannabis, Psychedelics and Sacred Plants(13:40) Psychoactive vs. Psychedelics(15:52) Psychedelic Rabbis(16:00) Zoe's Jewish Connection(18:35) Ancestral Healing through Genetics(22:25) Psychedelic Feminism(22:31) Plants Helping Us Find Ourselves(25:40) Indigenous Healers(27:20) Cosmic Sister Therapist Collective(30:28) Intellectual Property Protection for Creatives(32:00) Patenting Molecules(33:25) SPONSOR: Women In Cannabis Expo(37:44) The Artsy Leaf(39:10) WICE Dates: September 27 – 29, 2021(39:40) Back with Zoe Helene(45:00) Connect with Zoe HeleneThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music.

Venerable Dhyani Ywahoo is a member of the traditional Etowah Band of the Eastern Tsalagi (Cherokee) Nation. Trained by her grandparents, she is the twenty-seventh generation to carry the ancestral wisdom of the Ywahoo lineage. In this episode of Nature Revisited, Dhyani discusses the numerous sacred medicinal plants the earth has to share, their healing properties, and how they are utilized in the transformative healing of body and mind. More about Dhyani: https://sunray.org/oversight/ Also available on your favorite podcast apps Website: https://noordenproductions.com/nature-revisited-podcast Nature Revisited is produced by Stefan van Norden and Charles Geoghegan. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions - contact us at https://noordenproductions.com/contact

Mike Govoni shared his story on The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast in Episode 94. Ashley Loeb Blassingame invited him back for a pointed discussion on psychedelic therapy.  Throughout the discussion Mike shares his experience with psychedelic therapeutics including MDMA,  ketamine, psilocybin, and ayahuasca.Episode DisclaimerThis episode covers a wide variety of topics related to psychedelic therapy. These topics are controversial and can be difficult or triggering for some people, so use your best judgement when listening to the show. We are not psychedelic therapists or psychedelic health professionals. Information shared on this show is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek professional and or specialist advice for guidance on these topics.The information contained in this episode represents the views and opinions of the guest and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of  Lionrock Recovery or its affiliates.Episode ResourcesMultidisciplinary Association  for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) | maps.orgHealing Beyond Recovery Podcast | Healing with Sacred Plants with Carlos TannerHealing Beyond Recovery Podcast | Psychedelics, Addiction, and the Healing Power of Compassion with Rhonda NelsonConnect with Mike GovoniMike's Website |  mikegovoni.comMike's Instagram | @mikegovoniMike's Facebook | @mikegovoni23Connect with Us  at The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastPodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastPodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifeLooking for Online Support?Lionrock.life provides a variety of aa meetings and aa alternative meetings via Zoom. View Lionrock's comprehensive meeting schedule here.Interested in CommUnity Table? Check out our upcoming events!Listen & Subscribe to The Courage to ChangeApple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyStitcher | iHeart | TuneIn | Overcast | SoundCloud

Tune in to hear about how to work with the Sacred Plants of Spring and invite love, magic and abundance into your life. Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984.  She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, an Archdruidess of the Tribe of the Oak, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages & Sages.  She is the author of several books including Secrret Medicines from your garden and the Sacred Herbs of Samhain.  She lives in Massachusetts.

Hey everybody! Episode 38 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friend Ute Behrendt. Ute and I met at the Amazonian plant medicine center, the Temple of the Way of Light, where she works as a facilitator for plant-medicine ceremonies working with the Shipibo lineage of medicine. I've worked with Ute for a number of years now and really enjoy her partnership, wisdom, kindness, and care for all of the guests she looks after. She has had a varied and interesting life including working in psychiatric hospitals and in therapeutic institutions in Germany. She has also spent a number of years learning from a strong Shipibo family of doctors. I think this gives her a really balanced and holistic approach to her work. She is constantly learning and growing and has a lot of insight to offer. I think you all will enjoy this conversation and learn a lot. To view bonus material and extended conversations, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!"Over the last years, Ute has dedicated herself to learn and study with long-term Masterplant Diets in a well-known and respected Shipibo Healer lineage in the Ucayali region in Peru. She sees herself as a bridge between ancestral wisdom and Western understanding of life. Besides studying in the Shipibo Tradition with Sacred Plants and her Shipibo Maestros, she also is studying different psycho-spiritual approaches to understand the mind and human experience better. For Ute, Psychology and Spirituality are not separate when you want to experience wholeness. She is fascinated about integrating and connecting different approaches and using different pathways to find and explore inner truth…She is organizing Masterplant Retreats & Diets and works as a facilitator in a well-known Ayahuasca Center. She also provides online psycho-spiritual inquiry sessions and mentoring packages. She believes that everyone has their own answers and wisdom inside, and that's why she is focusing on questions and letting answers unfold by themselves…Before she moved to Peru, she worked in a psychiatric hospital and in therapeutic institutions in Germany for almost 10 years… In Peru, working and studying with the Shipibo Healers and Sacred Plant Medicine, she found the missing link.”For Ute's full bio, visit: https://www.universewithinpodcast.com/podcast/ute-behrendtFor more information about her work, visit her website: https://www.true-journey.net/This episode is sponsored by the Temple of the Way of Light: https://templeofthewayoflight.org/Share the show, Subscribe or Follow, leave comments, and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. That would be super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you!For more information about me and my upcoming plant medicine retreats with my colleague Merav Artzi, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.orgSupport this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UniverseWithinDonate directly with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/jasongrechanikMusic courtesy of Nuno Moreno. See his work at: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound and https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcast

Dr. Nancy Herrick is an internationally respected homeopath who uses a unique blend of intuition, experience, and intellect to treat chronic disease and emotional disorders. Dr. Herrick seeks to look into the core of her patients' state and find the one substance on the planet that matches them on the mental, emotional, and physical level. She is one of the most influential and expert homeopaths in the world.She is extensively involved in the research and development of new homeopathic medicines, publishing eight of these studies in her book: Animal Minds, Human Voices, and seven of the plant studies in Sacred Plants, Human Voices. It has been reported in the literature that these medicines have benefitted patients throughout the world.In 1993 Dr. Herrick had an intensive sabbatical in Bombay, India, at the center of renowned homeopath Dr. Rajan Sankaran. She brought revolutionary ideas from this clinic to the attention of European and American homeopaths. She continues her studies with Dr. Sankaran, with a deep respect for his mastery. Since 2002 Nancy Herrick has developed a passion for the study of nutrition using the research of Dr. Weston Price and the Nourishing Traditions schools of thought. She is excited at the added success her patients are finding in their search for health and balance. Useful linkshttps://herrickmorrison.com/biosBooks: Miasms of the new Millenium 2014Sacred Plants, Human Voices 2003Animal Minds, Human Voices 1998To learn more about plants & your health from Colleen at LabAroma check out this informative PDF: https://mailchi.mp/2fe0e426b244/osw1lg2dkhDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Greg Lake is an Entheogenic-Church Attorney and Consultant.  He is also the author of the series of works titled:  Psychedelics in Mental Health. Greg is also the co-founder of EntheoConnect which is a world wide platform connecting people in the spirituality/entheogen community to each other and to the sacred entheogen-based ceremonies and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. For more information about EntheoConnect, please go to its web portal:https://entheoconnect.com/ To connect with Greg directly, please write him at:  psychedelicsinmentalhealth@gmail.com This podcast is available on every podcast platform, or can be downloaded here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-158-greg-lake-entheoconnectentheogenic-churchesthe-constitutionality-of-sacred-plants-and-medicines Have a glorious new year!

Today we have the privilege of speaking with Kevin Feeney, PhD, JD. Kevin is a cultural anthropologist and lawyer currently working as a Program Director and Instructor in Interdisciplinary Studies – Social Sciences at Central Washington University. His primary research interests include examining legal and regulatory issues surrounding the religious and cultural use of psychoactive substances, with an emphasis on peyote and ayahuasca, and exploring modern and traditional uses of Amanita muscaria, with a specific focus on medicinal use and preparation practices. His research has been published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Human Organization, and Curare, among other books and journals. He is a current board member of Cactus Conservation Institute, which is dedicated to the study and preservation of vulnerable cacti and is also a member of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. Topics Covered: Kevin’s Formative Experiences with Amanita muscaria Amanita’s Biochemistry and Psychoactive Compounds Gordon Wasson’s Famous Analysis of the Vedic “SOMA” Breakthroughs on Soma’s “Three Filters” with Trent Austin Hypothesized Migration of the Mushroom Cult Recurring Mushroom Symbology Found Across Cultures Is Santa Claus an Amanita Shaman? Tales of Medicinal & Shamanic Uses from the Indigenous Koryak and Sami Peoples “Killer Details” in Examining Archaeological & Mythological Evidence Discernment When Interpreting Folklore and Historical Texts Viking Berserkers, Odin and the Mead of Inspiration Amanita Muscaria Motifs in Celtic and Irish Folklore Did a Worldwide Amanita Muscaria Cult Influence most Spiritual Traditions? Inspiration for Writing the Book & Hopes for the Future Episode Resources: Kevin Feeney Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin_Feeney Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration: https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Agaric-Compendium-Pharmacology-Exploration/dp/0578714426/ Amanita muscaria (mushroom): http://www.mushroomexpert.com/amanita_muscaria_muscaria.html Soma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality (Gordon Wasson): https://www.amazon.com/Soma-Mushroom-Immortality-Ethno-Mycological-Studies/dp/0156838001 Peter McCoy/Radical Mycology: https://www.radicalmycology.com/ Soma (Folklore): https://www.britannica.com/topic/soma-Hinduism Odin (Folklore): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Odin-Norse-deity Cú Chulainn (Folklore): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cu-Chulainn Brigit (Folklore): https://www.britannica.com/topic/Brigit

The burning bush, a wrestling match in Pineal, and medicinal cures for seizures and madness. the Bible is full of psychonauts.

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Summary: In this episode Carlos and I discuss his personal journey and experience of over 17 years using and studying with the sacred plant Ayahuasca to experience healing from childhood trauma and addiction. After having a near death experience and coming to terms that his life was unmanageable he got the phone call he so desperately needed that led him to the jungles of Peru and to his first medicine ceremony.  More about Carlos: Carlos Tanner is an American living in Peru. Where for the last 17 years he has been studying the science of plant medicine in the Amazon rainforest. He currently works as the Director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, a non-profit organization based out of Iquitos, Peru. He organizes healing retreats and education courses with authentic indigenous healers called curanderos to help people who are in need of healing. In 2017 Carlos opened the Riosbo Ayahausca Research Center which last year hosted the first and only government funded Ayahausca research in the world. Upcoming studies with Ayahuasca and plant medicine will investigate treatment of childhood trauma, chronic pain, epigenetics and other fascinating topics.  Key Points:  8:08 - Shamanism  8:55 - LSD, Mushrooms and beginning of the practice of shamanism   10:50 - Recovery Coaching & Mushrooms   13:00 - A rave or a shamanic journeying? 15:10 - Living the American Dream, or nightmare-which one? 16:02 - A case of the Fuck-its 18:05 - The turning point. My car was underwater  19:00 - I needed to be the person I was supposed to be   24:19 - We all get the call we need to wake up! 27:30 - The fist ceremony from hell   30:05 - Who Am I  31:00 - Declaring a new intention to the universe  33:00 - Ayahausca revealed my childhood trauma — repairing the crack  33:50 - I knew I would never to heroine again  34:15 - Making the trauma conscious  35:12 - Childhood trauma is at the root of all illness  37:00 - Trauma as living truths that are held in the body  41:20 - “I'm not good enough” - The lie we tell ourselves 43:00 - It wasn't my fault - Direct realization  44:15 - One of may favorite quotes 45:44 - Sending my mother to the jungle 49:40 - The black Pterodactyl 57:35 - The first government funded study of Ayahausca  Relevant Links:  Ayahuasca Research Foundation  https://www.ayahuascafoundation.org https://www.facebook.com/carlos.tanner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayahuascafoundation/?hl=en The Reality of Truth Documentary  https://therealityoftruth.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7ZH03Imv6QIVex-tBh3fzAF6EAAYASAAEgJz0fD_BwE Gabor Mate Answers Questions About Ayahuasca  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzGNYwHMJ6Y Mike's Links - “Healing Beyond Recovery” 1:1 Integrative Recovery Coaching Website: www.mikegovoni.com  Events + More www.mikegovoni.com/links  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikegovoni/?hl=en FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeGovoni23/  

Please note this was recorded 3 weeks ago, along with the last 2 episodes, before the pandemic.  As I shared on my main FB page, I don’t mean to be insensitive about the world’s issues and what we’re facing. However! This is a time on the Earth of unprecedented change and incorporating new ways of thinking, being and healing… 065:  Deep Soul Work with Sacred Plants This episode carries some serious TRUTH BOMBS!  If you had discovered something powerful that you knew could save the life of a suffering loved one – but it was pretty unorthodox and “out-of-the-box” – would you still share it with them?  Most of us would say yes…we’d do anything to relieve the pain and facilitate healing – and especially save the life – of those we love. Since the devastating suicides of her son-in-law and husband, Laura Stoker has been on a focused mission to heal her family, find her highest path as a soul entrepreneur, and liberate others along the way. In her memoir, "Joy Is My Answer,” she candidly shares her journey of living with her husband’s mental illness for 22 years and coming into her own power by finding her voice and holding healthy boundaries. Laura recently returned from Peru and had an unforgettable healing experience working with a Shipibo tribe Shaman and the feminine sacred plant medicine, Ayahuasca. This was her second time in the Amazon jungle of Peru working with this plant medicine, and this time she took her daughter.  Laura and I have a VERY frank and fascinating conversation about the future of healing with sacred plants. Link to this episode is in the comments below!  (SUBSCRIBE to Women Seeking Wholeness on iTunes, Spotify and all other podcast platforms) In this episode: Why certain powerful plants in the psychedelic family – Ayahuasca in particular – are often confused with drugs, yet are poised to be the new frontier in mind/body healing.   What is a modern-day Shaman? What is Ayahuasca’s purpose in creation?  How has it been used for hundreds of years and how, when and where should it be administered? There comes a point in the life of every truth-seeker when they must claim their OWN path without having to look to another human leader or authority for approval. Why is this the natural order of soul evolution, and how can NATURE assist us in this evolution?  Find Laura’s book: “Joy is My Answer” on Amazon. If you haven’t checked out my (Cherie’s) free healing mini-kit, go here: www.standspeakshine.com/healingkit   ABOUT: Cherie Burton is a mom of 6, author, international speaker, emotional healing expert, business owner and feminine leadership trainer. She specializes in the science and spirituality of emotions and sensory integration; a "whole soul" approach.  Cherie has degrees in psychology and sociology and has worked as a counselor in the fields of mental health and addiction.  She is a former Mrs. Utah and coaches females of all ages in private mentoring programs, retreats and online courses.  Cherie travels internationally, empowering audiences with knowledge and tools to heal their emotions, find their callings, and receive wholeness. CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE: www.cherieburton.com Cherie has recently launched two online courses: The Emotional Wholeness Master Class and The 22 Day Depression Cleanse which can be found HERE.   She is the author of two e-books, “Where Depression Ends and You Begin: 4 Passages to  Discovery”; and “True and Lasting Change--4 Ways to Break Through Fear.”  Her Stand Speak Shine programs provide women with retreats and mentoring programs to empower them to heal, express and create.  www.standspeakshine.com Her book, If She Could Speak, will be released in 2021. Meet her at www.cherieburton.com

In this episode, Kyle sits down with Rob Heffernan, an independent researcher and activist. In the show, they talk about churches, Ayahuasca, accessibility and the Psychedelic Liberty Summit by the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. Rob is also part of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants.  The Council for the Protection of Sacred plants is "an initiative of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines that endeavors to advocate for the legality of sacred plant medicines among indigenous peoples and non-indigenous communities, encourage legal harm reduction practices that protect those who use them, educate about conservation of plant species, document relevant legal and social issues, and consult on legal cases including possible litigation. "  3 Key Points: The Psychedelic Liberty Summit is a gathering on legal, cultural, and political issues around the emerging psychedelic renaissance. Accessibility is not just about whether or not people can afford psychedelic therapy, people cant even afford regular therapy, the whole healthcare model is an issue. A lot of churches get a bad name, but really most churches are built around community. Psychedelics can help revitalize churches. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Show Notes   About Rob Rob is a member of the Chacruna Council for protection of sacred plants He is an integrative sound and music practitioner He is involved in the Santo Daime He has been drinking Ayahuasca for over 20 years He began to ponder and ask a lot of questions about involvement with medicine communities Psychedelic Liberty Summit Rob will be hosting a talk on religious exemptions and more There will be speakers of all different initiatives, from decriminalization to indigenous relations There are a lot of investors interested in the psilocybin market The issue is complex because there is this ongoing cultural history of the US and other countries exploiting those cultures and removing resources (oil, medicines, etc) Ayahuasca The first time Rob drank Ayahuasca was back in 2000, where there weren't Ayahuasca retreats going on then People who lived in the area were not familiar with Ayahuasca use People started coming from around the world to use Ayahuasca There are feedback loops between the cities and the forests People typically think integration is what happens afterwards, but really it is also the sacrifice from the start, the preparation, such as a dieta We need to honor what we have learned from the indigenous, and give back Traditional dietas don't involve actually drinking the Ayahuasca, the culture has come a long way Accessibility While these medicines are relatively safe, you can get in trouble using these substances recreationally, there is a role for the therapeutic support It's not just about whether or not people can afford psychedelic therapy, people cant even afford regular therapy, the whole healthcare model is an issue Santo Daime It was founded in the 1930’s in Brazil The reason that the Santo Daime looks more white in the USA is due to the segregation There are all sorts of ways that the Santo Daime may look When Rob first got involved in drinking Ayahuasca, he wasn't sure that he wanted to get involved in the Santo Daime, but he said the container was so strong There are hymns sung, and it's very structured It allows you to really go deep Sometimes it can look like drumming, dancing, and fire, but there is also a style of sitting in silence There is a profound ethical foundation which is really important All of the elements make for a really important container In the traditional form, you do not touch anyone, unless there is a certain circumstance, and a prior consensual agreement, and waivers signed, etc There have been issues of sexual abuse in the psychedelic realm, the Santo Daime takes many precautions against this Churches There are legal churches in the US through the Daime and the UDV (União do Vegetal) The Daime has 5 churches that are explicitly legal The government has decided not to pursue or prosecute Ayahuasca for those other churches From Shock to Awe Someone tragically died at the Soul Quest Church, but it wasn't related to ayahuasca There are a lot of people that claim to be a part of a Native American church that are not A lot of people reach out to Chacruna on how to become a part of the Native American Church to hold ceremonies, and it's not easy, you almost have to already be a part of it, instead of just joining Some people don't like the word church, but it originates from the words ‘congregation’ and ‘assembly’ “The problem is the controlled substances act, that these things are illegal in the first place” - Rob "The experience in all those settings is about community. The goal isn't to have spiritual experiences, its to have a spiritual life” - Rob Psychedelics and entheogens could be central to creating a new hub It is possible to create psychedelic churches outside of the Santo Daime The Ayahuasca tradition really uses the potential of group process “How individual is the psychedelic experience, where you need some one-on-one work?” - Kyle Psychedelic Liberty Summit April 25-26 in San Francisco Discount Code: PsychedelicsToday for 10% off at checkout Links Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicine Psychedelic Liberty Summit    About Rob Heffernan Rob Heffernan has been involved in the Peruvian curandero tradition and the Santo Daime for the last 16 years. He was a member and chairman of the North American Santo Daime Legal Committee for a number of years. He has been engaged in independent research and active in ad hoc groups promoting legal clarity and ethical integrity in the Ayahuasca Community. He is also a certified Integrative Sound and Music Practitioner; Shamanic Breath Work Facilitator; and a long time student and practitioner of Buddhist Dhamma. He has a BA in Communications and Social Studies from Fordham University, and works in the AV/IT communication industry. Get a 30 day free audible trial at audibletrial.com/psychedelicstoday

Sacred Plants of Winter Solstice Learn about the folklore & ritual uses of oak, mistletoe, holly, ivy, pine, fir, birch, apples, wheat, frankincense, bayberry, and other plants connected with Yuletide. Discover old & new ways to deck the halls with evergreen trees, wreaths, garlands, kissing balls, pomanders, and other creations. Encore presentation from 2012

Problem: Many people don’t know what to do with their lives although they don’t talk about it Innovation: Psychedelic mastermind for entrepreneurs 1. Love what you do 2. Be really good at it 3. Listen to the marketplace. Use technology for this! https://sacredplantretreats.com/register

Amber Antonelli and Anthony Esposito run the Awaken Your Soul iboga retreat center in Costa Rica. Iboga is the name of a plant native to Gabon and neighboring West African countries that acts as a psychedelic, or as Amber and Anthony put it, a "teacher plant." Iboga, along with its better-known (in the US) cousins, Ayahuasca and psilocybin-containing mushrooms, appears to act pharmacologically by down-regulating parts of the human brain responsible for the moment-by-moment construction of the ego.

In a rare interview, Mitchell speaks with a medicine man from Peru. He speaks of his work and unique way of helping people with the help of the sacred plants, and energetic work. He shares his knowledge Jorge Flores Araoz is a Peruvian shaman also known as Hachumak. He works with small groups of people a few times a year at the Luna y Monte lodge (http://www.lunaymonte.com/home) in the heart of the Amazon basin where people can take the sacred plants if they wish. Or just attend energetic exercise classes, jungle exploration and group work to deepen understanding. Increasingly, modern medicine is recognizing the therapeutic value of psychotropic medicine from sacred plants such as peyote, ayuasca, mescalin, marijuana, DMT and LSD.  Jorge's work becomes all the more valuable as a result. Mitchell Rabin is the Founder, President and CEO of A Better World Foundation & Media, with a background in psychology  stress management, acupuncture and social entrepreneurship. He is a counselor, and executive coach all as a means of educating and inspiring clients and students alike to lead others by modeling humane, eco-sensitive and integrity-based values.   www.abetterworld.tv    www.mitchellrabin.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abwmitchellrabin/support

Who were the Toltecs? What was their procedure which would result in a far saner human being present? Does that sound like a tall order? Of course it is! That is why we need people like Mario Gomez Mayorga who have really walked down that path and applied the teachings to those who really need it. People with existential dilemmas, depression, physical disease and most common of all simple grief. The modern world is soul destroying especially for the sensitive of heart as we all know too well. Where to go? Who to see? How to overcome these profound issues of the inner person, the one deep below the name and the title? Mario shares over three decades of experience mainly in the jungle environment of his home base in Palenque and shows how the ancient Toltecs are still here. Their way of teaching will amaze you. Even Mario did not know how he was learning until he had learned! But what he learned has proven to be very precious, not only for himself but for the people who come to walk the path through the jungle with him from all over the world. A remarkable healer indeed if that is what we can call the remarkable work of Mario Gomez Mayorga. There is no name for this really..

In this episode, you’ll hear from Lupo Passero, herbalist, educator, and flower essence practitioner with Twin Star Herbal, who is talking with Brooke from The Wild Temple about their upcoming Journey to Avalon Retreat in England. Please note the updated dates for this event: July 24 - July 30 2019 There is a time in our lives when the best form of self care comes from the magic and mystery of immersing in a land far away. To not just unplug, but to be guided to the sacred, and held in a space that opens the secret places of the mysteries of our Earth and of ourselves. Perhaps it is YOUR time. Are you ready to visit the land of ancient Avalon? To walk the paths of the mystics, connect with the magic of the elements and retreat into the beautiful countryside that will replenish your innate spark? Is it time for a Soul Journey? If so, we are here for you. Brooke and Lupo, two teachers of herbal schools on the East & West coasts are gathering an intimate group for an incredible journey. Twin Star Tribe and The Wild Temple are excited to share with you the birthplace of Dr. Edward Bach and to explore these ancient lands of magic and gentle mysticism, quite a nurturing seat of Soul to be found on the planet. This trip is perfect for all levels of herbal experience; whether you are a beginner, the “budding” herbalist or if you’re an experienced herbalist or Flower Essence Practitioner and would like a deeper understanding of sacred plant medicine. Each day will include time with our herbal allies, interaction with the local plants and time for exploring the rich history of this sacred land. At the end of this tour, each participant will be awarded a Level One certification as a Bach Flower Essence practitioner from Dr. Edward Bach's original center for Flower Essences in Mt. Vernon UK as well as a Certificate of Completion from Twin Star and The Wild Temple to commemorate what we have discovered and learned on this trip. Learn more about this event: http://www.twinstartribe.com/events/2019/1/21/journey-to-avalon-sacred-plants-flower-essence-retreat-in-england Register: http://www.twinstartribe.com/the-spirit-of-ireland-1 Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herbal Conference www.herbalconference.net   

Download In this unique episode, Joe brings Tom Hatsis and Dr. Jerry Brown together for a psychedelic debate. They go back in forth in conversation on whether there was psychedelic use in medieval or ancient Christianity and if so, was there a secret tradition of including art of mushrooms or psychedelic substances in cathedrals and castles. 3 Key Points: Jerry Brown makes the claim that there is evidence of visionary plants in Christianity and the life of Jesus found in medieval art and biblical scripture. Tom Hatsis makes the claim that Christianity is not hiding a giant secret inside the biblical texts about the true hallucinogen at the root of the religion being an Amanita Muscaria. Jerry and Tom debate back and forth, pulling from art and textual evidence (and lack thereof) to support or deny the claim that Psychedelic Mushrooms are the root of Christian religion. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Show Notes Jerry B. Brown PhD. Anthropologist, Author and Activist Served as the Prof of Anthropology at FIU in Miami He designed and taught a course on hallucinogens and culture He is the Co-Author of Sacred Plants and the Gnostic Church: Speculations on Entheogen use in Early Christian Ritual The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity Tom Hatsis Author, Public Speaker, Roller Derby Player and Potion Maker He is the Author of three books in Psychedelia; The Witches Ointment: the Secret History of Psychedelic Magic Psychedelic Mystery Traditions; Spirit Plants, Magical Practices and Psychedelic States Microdosing Magic: A Psychedelic Spellbook Partnered with event organizer and short film maker, Eden Woodruff, who runs Psanctum Psychedelia in Portland in the process of winning the Guinness Book of World Record in Magic Intro The debate is around the early Christian use of psychedelics and mushrooms in Christian art The conversation is on the validity on whether or not psychedelics were used in early Christianity Dr. Jerry Brown on Psychedelics in Christianity The Miracle of Marsh Chapel - a double-blind experiment conducted by Walter Pahnky in 1962 where 20 students were divided into two groups, half received niacin and the other half received psilocybin 9 out of 10 who took psilocybin had a profound psychedelic experience Brown explains that this is an important part in the entire history of psychedelics After discovering the Amanita Muscaria mushroom (confirmed by Paul Stamets) in a 15th Century Church in Scotland, he realized that there were many entheogenic images in Christian art He says that most church historians do not have training in mycology to recognize entheogens and mushrooms He brings up an image of Adam and Eve standing next to a large Amanita Muscaria mushroom He went to a Parish Church and saw an image of Jesus entering Jerusalem on a Donkey, and one of the youths welcoming Jesus is holding a long mushroom cap He went to churches in England, Germany and France In the drawing of Genesis, he saw God creating plants (psilocybin mushrooms) "When you go back beyond the 3rd century, there are no visual images or Christian art due to poverty and persecution" - Jerry Jerry reads a passage, “Jesus said to his disciples, “compare me to someone and tell me who I am like” Thomas said to him, “Master, my mouth is wholly incapable of saying whom you are like.” Jesus said “I am not your master, because you have drunk you have become intoxicated from the bubbling wellspring that I have personally measured out. He who will drink from my mouth will become like me, I shall become like he, and the things that are hidden, should be revealed to him.” He interprets the passage as a reference to drinking a psychoactive mushroom substance Jerry goes on to explain that Jesus realized his feeling of eternal life through the use of psychoactive entheogens He says that this is not a means of dismissing Christianity, but instead to reintroduce Christianity with its original roots Tom Hatsis on Psychedelics in Christianity Tom says that Jerry makes a lot of assertions, but does not present any evidence. He talks about art, but not anything in scripture Tom is curious why the only artwork that Jerry brings his assertions about mushrooms are from a time where we can’t ask them about it Tom brings up Julie and Jerry’s book and that the first chapter has nothing to do with Christian History at all Tom uses an example of stone mushrooms. Someone doing a cross cultural analysis, might agree that they are mushrooms based on the other findings of cannabis and opioids But, as a historian, Tom looks for evidence and in this case, there are eye witness accounts of its use He brings up the example, the infamous plaincourault fresco of Adam and Eve at the tree of good and evil with the forbidden fruit Using this one example, he wants to prove how critical historical methodology is used to prove unsubstantiated claims on Christian art as wrong Tom urges listeners to view the unaltered versions of the plaincourault fresco at Georgio Samorini’s Flikr page  The paradise tree is a mix of the tree of knowledge of good and evil and a symbol of Christ's victory over Adam’s transgression. In the play, it was tradition to place small Eucharist wafers on the tree branches so that’s what the white dots are on the tree branches The tree's shape is not a mushroom cap, it is a parasol of victory Jerry’s Rebuttle Jerry says that the absence of evidence, is not equal, or proof of evidence of absence (just because it’s not written in text, doesn't mean that its not there in the art) Jerry’s issue with the fresco is that “The Fall” is a New Testament creation, not all the way back in Genesis He says that on their website, they do not ‘alter’ the image, they ‘enhance’ it He says that Tom claims the fruit doesn't matter, but the fruit does matter (it could be a psychedelic mushroom) He touches on the skeletal appearance of Eve and the meaning of renewal of life Jerry thinks this image is the beginning of the religious experience and symbolism that the soul is immortal and will continue to exist after death He says the serpent is not a depiction of evil entering Eden, but instead a source of knowledge and a spiritual guide to the feminine to help bring man into higher awareness Tom’s Rebuttle Tom says he didn't hear any evidence from Jerry, he heard arguments to authority He says that Jerry uses anthropology to uncover history, and opinions of art historians, but medieval historians agree that the mushroom is not present in Christian art He also says he did agree with Jerry about the mushroom in art, but that was last year and he has proven himself wrong and that the mushroom caps are parasols of victory Jerry says that Amanita Muscaria was in the Soma, but Tom says cannabis was, and mushrooms were not Chris Bennett's book on Soma There is zero evidence for mushroom art during medieval times In Jerry’s book, he writes about the Basilica di Aquilea, saying that they are Amanita Muscaria, but Tom says they are not that type of mushroom           Tom also says that in the play depicted in the plaincourault, that the script literally says the wafers are hung on the tree, and that the little white dots are not the dots from an Amanita Muscaria Jerry’s Closing Remarks He says that this isn't just cultural analysis, this is about fieldwork and looking at how native people view this artwork The problem he has with Tom and Church historians is that it is not taking evidence from Ethnobotanists Jerry says he believes that there is a long tradition of entheogenic mushrooms in Christian art and would like this debate to continue Tom’s Closing Remarks Tom says he still isn't hearing evidence, he is only hearing assertions and argument to authority and eminent scholars Tom says that Genesis doesn't matter in the plaincourault, because we know that it's about the play He has multiple articles debunking these images on his website Carl Sagan’s Bologna Detection Kit - which shows how to spot fake conspiracies Tom says the holy mushroom hypothesis fails against all the claims Jerry has made Links Tom's Website Jerry's Website Check out our online course, "Introduction to Psychedelics" About Jerry Jerry B. Brown, Ph.D., is an anthropologist, author and activist. From 1972-2014, he served as Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University in Miami, where he designed and taught a course on “Hallucinogens and Culture.” The course examines the use of psychoactive plants by tribal and classical cultures, including Ancient India and Greece, and by and discusses the discoveries of the modern mind-explorers, the “psychonauts of the twentieth century.” About Tom Thomas Hatsis is an author, lecturer, and historian of witchcraft, magic, Western religions, contemporary psychedelia, entheogens, and medieval pharmacopeia. In his spare time he visits rare archives, slings elixirs, and coaches roller derby.

Lola and Tigre from Wild Playground had their lives figured out, until of course, everything changed. They surrendered to the flow of life and allowed every aspect of their lives to be uprooted. Life happens, things change, it gets uncomfortable! So how do you navigate through massive change? What do you do when things fall apart? How do you keep sane and trust the process? Lola and Tigre are real life Modern Shamans. Through the use of plant medicines, rituals, retreats and courses they help guide people to living big, bold, courageous lives while honouring the Divine Plan of life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have often been taught to see the world in black and white. We have been taught since we were young: Don’t do Drugs. Drugs are Bad. But, what if I told you that “drugs” like Ecstacy, Mushrooms, and MDMA are actually proven to heal even those with the most severe mental illnesses? On this podcast episode, we will hear from an expert on the potential to use sacred plants to heal our mind + soul. James (whose name is changed for legal purposes) will take us on his own journey to find spirituality - from spending his early 20s hitchhiking to Alaska, to switching careers, cities and life paths--many, many times. So, tune in and buckle up for a deep, mind-expanding trip into the groovy world of sacred plants. Don’t try these at home kids! For more info, visit: www.onadulting.com To connect with Katina about questions, comments, speaker ideas, or sponsorship inquiries please e-mail onadulting@gmail.com. To join the On Adulting Tribe + email newsletter, please visit: http://eepurl.com/dhaq_T Resources: If you’re interested in learning more about medicinal mushrooms and using sacred plants to heal, you may be interested in reading some of these resources: Trip Treatment by Michael Pollan, New Yorker Is Ecstasy the Key to Treating Women with PTSD? maps.org  

A conversation with Brazilian anthropologist, conference programmer, and  chacruna.net editor Bia Labate. We cover peyote politics, the bureaucratization of psychedelics, the legalization of ayahuasca circles in the United States, and working with indigenous leaders on the “Sacred Plants in America” conference she recently convened. www.bialabate.net  

Guest - Richard HaightTopic - Sacred PlantsRichard Haight has written a new book about his work with sacred plants in his journey to enlightenment. While this isn’t everybody’s path, hearing his experiences may serve to assist those on their path to spiritual growth.

Guest - Richard HaightTopic - Sacred PlantsRichard Haight has written a new book about his work with sacred plants in his journey to enlightenment. While this isn’t everybody’s path, hearing his experiences may serve to assist those on their path to spiritual growth.

As all spiritual traditions have nature as sacred, Bhakti Yoga is no different. We'll explore some specific examples and verses connecting plants and trees to Krishna and the practice of Krishna bhakti.

Jerry Brown is the co-author of The Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity. Jerry, as well as his wife and co-author Julie Brown, began their journey into the psychedelic history of early Christianity after noticing telling depictions of psychedelic mushrooms on display in the frescoes and architecture of the many chapels and cathedrals that exist across Europe. Jerry tells the story of how he and his wife Julie first made this baffling discovery, and also explains as to why it has not been documented and researched until very recently. We examine the possible role psychedelics would have played in the early centuries of Christianity, and more broadly, the origins of religion itself, as well as how our own personal experiences have led us toward having an open minded exploration of this subject. What does it mean for there to be these depictions of psychedelic mushroom in early Christian art? How does this subject and research fit into the broader "Psychedelic Renaissance" that is currently underway in multiple scientific disciplines? Jerry and I discuss this and much more in this episode. Episode Notes: - Learn more about the Psychedelic Gospels, as well as Jerry and Julia's work: https://psychedelicgospels.com - Purchase the book: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Gospels-History-Hallucinogens-Christianity/dp/1620555026 - Get updates on the Psychedelic Gospels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psygospels Twitter: https://twitter.com/psygospels - Some of Jerry's bio: 'Jerry B. Brown, Ph.D., is an anthropologist, author and activist. From 1972-2014, he served as Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University in Miami, where he designed and taught a course on “Hallucinogens and Culture.” The course examines the use of psychoactive plants by tribal and classical cultures, including Ancient India and Greece, and by and discusses the discoveries of the modern mind-explorers, the “psychonauts of the twentieth century.” Dr. Brown is co-author of Sacred Plants and the Gnostic Church: Speculations on Entheogen-Use in Early Christian Ritual, Journal of Ancient History, May 2014. He received a B.A. degree in Philosophy and Religion from Antioch College and a doctorate degree in Anthropology from Cornell University.' Source: https://psychedelicgospels.com/authors - The music featured in this episode comes from "The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony from Medieval England" (https://youtu.be/jpe6-oXa0ZQ) as well as the tracks "White Dresses" and "Symphony #69" by Pogo from the album Broken Beats. - Podcast website: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com - Support the podcast: PATREON: www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness ONE-TIME DONATION: www.ko-fi.com/lastborninthewilderness - Follow and listen: SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/lastborninthewilderness ITUNES: www.goo.gl/Fvy4ca GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/wYgMQc STITCHER: https://goo.gl/eeUBfS - Social Media: FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/lastborninthewildernesspodcast TWITTER: www.twitter.com/lastbornpodcast INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/patterns.of.behavior

Many scholars have speculated about the use of psychedelics, also known as entheogens, in the early stages of many religions. Is there any evidence of the use of entheogens in early Christianity? Our guest, Dr. Jerry Brown, author of the Psychedelic Gospels, believes there is. Join us with Dr. Brown, as we discuss his findings and the evidence he and his wife found on an epic journey to dive deeper into the origins of early Christian mysticism. Dr. Jerry Brown is an award winning teacher, anthropologist, author and activist. From 1972-2014, he served as Founding Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University in Miami, where he designed and taught a course on “Hallucinogens and Culture," which examines the use of psychoactive plants by tribal and classical cultures. Dr. Brown is co-author of Sacred Plants and the Gnostic Church: Speculations on Entheogen-Use in Early Christian Ritual in the Journal of Ancient History, as well as the co-author of the recent book the Psychedelic Gospels: The Secret History of Hallucinogens in Christianity. Special Guest: Dr. Jerry Brown www.psychedelicgospels.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

Plant Medicines and their use in healing, spirituality and awakening. Psychedelic medicines and traditional Sacred Plants when used respectfully can be an important and profound allay on your spiritual path. They have a great power to root out unconscious patterns and assist us to see clearly and from a broad perspective our deep seated conditioning. Not only do they help us to see but also to clear these tendencies energetically from our system. Here is a podcast episode in which I discuss the topic in more detail.

There have already been a few sightings of anemones in Israel, and that means it’s the start of wildflower season. Many Israelis track wildflowers with a passion. There are traffic jams near popular flower-carpeted hills and even websites that tell you what’s popped up where. But what Israelis (or at least the vast majority of them) don’t do is pick those flowers. That restraint does not stem from any particular zeal for following the law that forbids such picking. Rather, it is the product of a fantastically successful public service campaign that began back in the early 1960s. Daniel Estrin brings us that story in “Act I: Flower Power.” In Act II, we switch gears, locales, and just about everything else to follow the journey of Nathan Ehrlich, a Brooklyn-based reporter. For the past few years, Nathan has sought the help of Peruvian shamans (including one kindred spirit, Sergey, who came to Peru from Ukraine by way of Israel), whose work with ayahuasca, huachuma, and other sacred plants has helped him break through emotional and physical barriers. His story is “Where the Wild Things Grow.” Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or Tablet Magazine.

Sita has now been formally studying and practicing Indigenous Plant Wisdom for over nine years. She has undertaken an apprenticeship in the Shipibo tradition. She works and learns from the Master Plants and dietas. She works with individuals and groups in ceremony.Sita came to Ayahuasca through her yoga practice when she was invited to join a journey by her teacher. When she participated in that first ceremony over eight years ago, she had been abstinent from all alcohol and drugs and had maintained self imposed dietary restrictions.In this period of rapid change, the call to individual and collective awakening is clear. It's beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, and others is spreading rapidly at this time.When encountered in the best of conditions, these plants may be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deepest, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plant Medicine Conference is to offer accurate, respectful, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context around such plants. It's an intention arising from a vision and a prayer carried in the hearts of many.To that end we're assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable, engaging, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You're warmly invited to join us for a remarkable weekend of insight, inspiration, compassion, and yes, humour.http://SpiritPlantMedicine.comSPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCEUBC, VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 26~28, 2012Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.6:30 - registration7:30 - blessings and opening remarks8:00 - “New Applications for Visionary Plants,” James Fadiman9:00 - “Meeting of Mind and Spirit: Learning from Sacred Plants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya10:00 - closeSaturday, October 27, 10 am - 10 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Psilocybin: Consciousness and Reciprocity,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - “What the Plant Kingdom is Telling Us,” Jennifer Rae12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - “Ayahuasca and Shamanic Spirituality,” Stephan Beyer2:15 - “Women, Plants, Culture” Kathleen Harrison, Eleonora Molnar, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya3:30 - break4:00 - Deepening Practice, with Satyen Raja4:15 - “Bridging Non-Ordinary to Ordinary States: The WarriorSage's Way,” Satyen Raja5:15 - “Iboga and Waking Dreams,” Jonathan Dickinson6:00 - dinner (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)7:00 - live music7:15 - TBD8:15 - presentation: TBD9:00 - panel: “A Guardian Lives in Her Leaves: On Cannabis Spirituality,” Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Nikhilesh, Stephen Gray10:00 - closeSunday, October 28, 10 am - 5 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Shamanic Techniques for Self-Care,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - Interactive workshop: “The Healing Power of Chants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - panel: “Ethics, Legalities, and Multicultural Considerations” Stephan Beyer, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya, Kenneth Tupper2:30 - short break2:45 - presentation: TBD3:45 - panel: “Back to the Future: The Path Forward” James Fadiman, Stephan Beyer4:45 - closing ceremony and remarks5:00 - The End . . . or . . . The Beginning

Satyen Raja, Founder of WarriorSage and Ignite Passion Now. He is a living synthesis of Eastern wisdom and Western practicality, combining the power of the warrior and the wisdom of the sage. He is a Kung-Fu Master and an Illumination Intensive Master. In fact, Satyen is one of the very few lead facilitators of the Zen-based Illumination Intensive, and the first to make this technique available on an international scale. The Illumination Intensive and the Sex, Passion & Enlightenment Intensive are just two of a range of trainings that Satyen has taught to tens of thousands of students in Canada, the U.S., Australia and Europe.In this period of rapid change, the call to individual and collective awakening is clear. It's beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, and others is spreading rapidly at this time.When encountered in the best of conditions, these plants may be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deepest, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plant Medicine Conference is to offer accurate, respectful, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context around such plants. It's an intention arising from a vision and a prayer carried in the hearts of many.To that end we're assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable, engaging, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You're warmly invited to join us for a remarkable weekend of insight, inspiration, compassion, and yes, humour.http://SpiritPlantMedicine.comSPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCEUBC, VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 26~28, 2012Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.6:30 - registration7:30 - blessings and opening remarks8:00 - “New Applications for Visionary Plants,” James Fadiman9:00 - “Meeting of Mind and Spirit: Learning from Sacred Plants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya10:00 - closeSaturday, October 27, 10 am - 10 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Psilocybin: Consciousness and Reciprocity,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - “What the Plant Kingdom is Telling Us,” Jennifer Rae12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - “Ayahuasca and Shamanic Spirituality,” Stephan Beyer2:15 - “Women, Plants, Culture” Kathleen Harrison, Eleonora Molnar, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya3:30 - break4:00 - Deepening Practice, with Satyen Raja4:15 - “Bridging Non-Ordinary to Ordinary States: The WarriorSage's Way,” Satyen Raja5:15 - “Iboga and Waking Dreams,” Jonathan Dickinson6:00 - dinner (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)7:00 - live music7:15 - TBD8:15 - presentation: TBD9:00 - panel: “A Guardian Lives in Her Leaves: On Cannabis Spirituality,” Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Nikhilesh, Stephen Gray10:00 - closeSunday, October 28, 10 am - 5 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Shamanic Techniques for Self-Care,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - Interactive workshop: “The Healing Power of Chants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - panel: “Ethics, Legalities, and Multicultural Considerations” Stephan Beyer, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya, Kenneth Tupper2:30 - short break2:45 - presentation: TBD3:45 - panel: “Back to the Future: The Path Forward” James Fadiman, Stephan Beyer4:45 - closing ceremony and remarks5:00 - The End . . . or . . . The Beginning

Andrew Rezmer, Founder of the Spirit Plant Medicine Conference, shares the beginnings of th econference and what you can expect when you attend.In this period of rapid change, the call to individual and collective awakening is clear. It's beyond coincidence that the use of visionary/healing/awakening plants such as ayahuasca, psilocybe mushrooms, iboga, peyote, cannabis, and others is spreading rapidly at this time.When encountered in the best of conditions, these plants may be the most effective teachers we have now - direct conduits to the deepest, most enlightening truths. Our intention with this second Spirit Plant Medicine Conference is to offer accurate, respectful, and most of all beneficial information and inspiration on the use of and larger context around such plants. It's an intention arising from a vision and a prayer carried in the hearts of many.To that end we're assembling an exceptional group of knowledgeable, engaging, and heartfelt speakers to share their wisdom. You're warmly invited to join us for a remarkable weekend of insight, inspiration, compassion, and yes, humour.http://SpiritPlantMedicine.comSPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCEUBC, VANCOUVER, OCTOBER 26~28, 2012Friday, October 26, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.6:30 - registration7:30 - blessings and opening remarks8:00 - “New Applications for Visionary Plants,” James Fadiman9:00 - “Meeting of Mind and Spirit: Learning from Sacred Plants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya10:00 - closeSaturday, October 27, 10 am - 10 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Psilocybin: Consciousness and Reciprocity,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - “What the Plant Kingdom is Telling Us,” Jennifer Rae12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - “Ayahuasca and Shamanic Spirituality,” Stephan Beyer2:15 - “Women, Plants, Culture” Kathleen Harrison, Eleonora Molnar, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya3:30 - break4:00 - Deepening Practice, with Satyen Raja4:15 - “Bridging Non-Ordinary to Ordinary States: The WarriorSage's Way,” Satyen Raja5:15 - “Iboga and Waking Dreams,” Jonathan Dickinson6:00 - dinner (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)7:00 - live music7:15 - TBD8:15 - presentation: TBD9:00 - panel: “A Guardian Lives in Her Leaves: On Cannabis Spirituality,” Chris Bennett, Dee Dussault, Nikhilesh, Stephen Gray10:00 - closeSunday, October 28, 10 am - 5 pm10:00 - live music10:15 - “Shamanic Techniques for Self-Care,” Kathleen Harrison11:15 - Interactive workshop: “The Healing Power of Chants,” AyasminA Flores, Sitaramaya12:00 - lunch (vegan meal provided by Eternal Abundance Cafe is included in price of tickets)1:00 - live music1:15 - panel: “Ethics, Legalities, and Multicultural Considerations” Stephan Beyer, Ayasmina Flores, Sitaramaya, Kenneth Tupper2:30 - short break2:45 - presentation: TBD3:45 - panel: “Back to the Future: The Path Forward” James Fadiman, Stephan Beyer4:45 - closing ceremony and remarks5:00 - The End . . . or . . . The Beginning

We all listen to voices, but for many the voice of Spirit gets lost in the distractions, seductions, and the cacophony of voices in the head. Nonetheless the most essential gift shamanism offers each of us is direct revelation, which comes as visions, voices, or experiences with our own helping spirits. How do we cultivate that personal, direct relationship? Join shaman and host, Christina Pratt, as she answers the questions received from the first show and shares ideas for teaching children to cultivate truth cords and inner alignment so that they never lose the ability to know how to listen. We will explore questions like, “If my mind is a sneaky weasel, how can I trust what I am hearing? This all seems smoke and mirrors. Help!” and “Aren’t I just making up these voices in the first place?” “The answer is simple,” says Christina, “It comes from the heart and begins with our willingness to feel.” But how do we do that, was the resounding response from listeners. Let’s find out.