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3 episodes with Santo Daime
2 episodes with Santo Daime
2 episodes with Santo Daime
3 episodes with Santo Daime
2 episodes with Santo Daime
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaRev. Dr. Jessica Rochester: In an age where plant medicines are paraded like commoditiesand sacred sacraments are filtered through the sterile lens of profit and protocol,there stands a bridge—woven not from theory,but from decades of devotion,grit, and grace.Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester is that bridge.Madrinha. President. Torchbearer.Founder of Céu do Montréal, the Santo Daime Church she brought into being in 1997—not as a rebellion,but as a restoration of sacred memoryto the North.A transpersonal counselor forged in the crucibles of Assagioli and Grof,she speaks the languages of the soul and the somatic,guiding seekers not around, but through the sacred fire of self-confrontation.She walked the bureaucratic labyrinth from 2000 to 2017,securing a Section 56 Exemption—not for fame,but to protect the sacrament of Santo Daime from the cold fists of the state.She is an ordained Interfaith Minister,a Doctor of Divinity,and an author whose two-volume opus—Ayahuasca Awakening—is less a book and more a mapfor those ready to take off their masksand meet the jaguar within.For over four decades she has led workshops,held private practice,stood at the crossroads of consciousness and culture,teaching not how to escape,but how to embodythe radical act of spiritual adulthood.And today,while the psychedelic renaissance sells peak experiences,Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester whispers of something older,quieter,stronger—The long walk home.The humble medicine of self-care,self-mastery,and sacred discipline.So if you came for a keynote speaker,step aside.If you came for a true guidebetween the seen and unseen,prepare your heart.Because the Madrinha is not here to entertain you.She is here to remind you who you werebefore the world told you who to be.https://www.revdrjessicarochester.com/ Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima
Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaRev. Dr. Jessica Rochester: In an age where plant medicines are paraded like commoditiesand sacred sacraments are filtered through the sterile lens of profit and protocol,there stands a bridge—woven not from theory,but from decades of devotion,grit, and grace.Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester is that bridge.Madrinha. President. Torchbearer.Founder of Céu do Montréal, the Santo Daime Church she brought into being in 1997—not as a rebellion,but as a restoration of sacred memoryto the North.A transpersonal counselor forged in the crucibles of Assagioli and Grof,she speaks the languages of the soul and the somatic,guiding seekers not around, but through the sacred fire of self-confrontation.She walked the bureaucratic labyrinth from 2000 to 2017,securing a Section 56 Exemption—not for fame,but to protect the sacrament of Santo Daime from the cold fists of the state.She is an ordained Interfaith Minister,a Doctor of Divinity,and an author whose two-volume opus—Ayahuasca Awakening—is less a book and more a mapfor those ready to take off their masksand meet the jaguar within.For over four decades she has led workshops,held private practice,stood at the crossroads of consciousness and culture,teaching not how to escape,but how to embodythe radical act of spiritual adulthood.And today,while the psychedelic renaissance sells peak experiences,Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester whispers of something older,quieter,stronger—The long walk home.The humble medicine of self-care,self-mastery,and sacred discipline.So if you came for a keynote speaker,step aside.If you came for a true guidebetween the seen and unseen,prepare your heart.Because the Madrinha is not here to entertain you.She is here to remind you who you werebefore the world told you who to be.⸻https://www.revdrjessicarochester.com/https://psychedelicscene.com/2024/06/20/entheogens-psychedelics-nosc-and-the-search-for-wholeness/ Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Katelyn Kalstein, a licensed naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and psychotherapist specializing in integrative mental health and psychedelic medicine. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-298/?ref=278 Dr. Kalstein shares her journey from growing up with natural remedies to her transformative experiences in India and Brazil, where she first encountered ayahuasca and joined the Santo Daime church. She discusses her unconventional career path through naturopathic medicine, neurofeedback at 40 Years of Zen, and as Clinical Director at Field Trip Health in Los Angeles. Dr. Kalstein offers valuable insights on the importance of community in healing, the limitations of current medical models, and why psychoanalytic theory remains essential in psychedelic work. Through her experiences with various modalities, she illuminates the path toward a more integrated approach to mental health that honors both traditional wisdom and modern science. Dr. Katelyn Kalstein is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, acupuncturist, and psychotherapist specializing in ketamine assisted psychotherapy. The former Clinical Director of Field Trip Health in Los Angeles, Dr. Kalstein has seen hundreds of patients through ketamine treatment, both as a prescriber and a therapist. She is certified in Psychedelic Therapy and Research (CIIS) and looks forward to utilizing MDMA and psilocybin therapy when they become legally available. Starting her career in primary care medicine, Dr. Kalstein is passionate about an integrative approach to mental health care - treating mind, body and spirit. In addition to formal training, Dr. Kalstein has over 20 years of personal experience with psychedelics and meditation, traveling to India, Peru and Brazil for over a decade in order to study with various spiritual teachers and shamans. She has a deep respect for indigenous knowledge and mindfully integrates these teachings into her modern clinical practice. Driven by a passion for the safe and ethical use of psychedelics, she views these medicines as powerful catalysts for personal and planetary change. Highlights: Her grandfather's natural medicine influence First ayahuasca experience—in an Indian ashram The Santo Daime church experience Shaving her head and following a guru Disillusionment with conventional medicine Neurofeedback vs. psychedelic experiences Field Trip's clinical model challenges Psychoanalysis in psychedelic integration Understanding healthy ego development Nashville's emerging psychedelic community Episode links: Website Instagram: @drkatelynkalstein Simply Being Therapy (Nashville) Episode Sponsor: The Intensive for Psychedelic Professionals in Costa Rica - a transformative retreat for personal and professional growth.
Ayahuasca isn't right for everyone, but if you have decided to dive down this psychedelic rabbit hole, hopefully you have already discovered the necessity to support, respect, and listen to the indigenous cultures that have had intergenerational relationships with this powerful plant medicine. That necessity is the catalyst for inviting indigenous rights activist and psychedelic leader, Dr. Glauber Loures de Assis, as a guest on this episode of Open Deeply. Glauber is the founder and president of Céu da Divina Estrela, a legal and tax-exempt Santo Daime ayahuasca church in Brazil, a Ph.D. in sociology, and has led more than 500 ceremonies in Brazil, Europe and the United States. He points out that, “While some investors in the psychedelic sector considered the flooding at Burning Man to be their most dangerous experience in many years, communities in the Amazon are fighting daily for their lives amid both fire and flood, state-sponsored famine and the threat of death from illegal miners.” And yet we shouldn't be so short sighted to believe that this is a one-way relationship. If we listen, then we will discover that they can help us profoundly when we need it most. For instance, Glauber states, ““Indigenous contexts offer awareness beyond the psychotherapeutic, where illness and healing are social processes oriented within a collective experience.” Our culture founded on individualism knows little of that. He speaks beyond, psychedelics to kindelics and somadelics, all concepts that we are unfamiliar with, but shamans and indigenous cultures, like the Brazilian Yanomami know so well. Glauber teaches us about these concepts, expands our horizons, and even speaks on the Psychedelic Parenthood Community. Get ready to have your mind blown as we once again dare to Open Deeply. Glauber's Bio: Dr. Glauber Loures de Assis is a researcher of sacred plants and their traditions and a psychedelic dad. He has a Ph.D in sociology from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). He is the author of numerous articles and book chapters, and the co-editor of the book Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices (Synergetic Press). He has built his Santo Daime practice in dialogue with his local Brazilian ayahuasca community and with the blessings of Indigenous elders and activists in Brazil. He is also the co-founder of Jornadas de Kura, a plant medicine center in Brazil that promotes an alliance between the ceremonial use of sacred plants, public education on plant medicine and psychedelic science. He is father to 3 children and lives with his wife Jacqueline Rodrigues in Santa Luzia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.Glauber is driven by the desire to collectively co-create a plant medicine community in which all families are safe, welcome and integrated into the psychedelic field. A community in which diversity is embraced, children and elders are taken seriously, ancestral Indigenous traditions are honored, and where all kinds of families can coexist in solidarity. How to find Glauber: glauber@psychedelicparenthood.org IG: http://instagram.com/glauberloures How to find Sunny Megatron: Website: http://sunnymegatron.com Facebook http://facebook.com/sunnymegatron Twitter http://twitter.com/sunnymegatron Instagram http://instagram.com/sunnymegatron Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@sunnymegatron YouTube https://www.youtube.com/sunnymegatron American Sex Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2HroMhWJnyZbMSsOBKwBnk How to find Kate Loree: Website http://kateloree.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/opendeeplywithkateloree Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@opendeeplywithkateloree Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateloreelmft Twitter http://twitter.com/kateloreelmft YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCSTFAqGYKW3sIUa0tKivbqQ Book referenced: The Falling Sky: Words of a Yanomami Shaman by Davi Kopenawa and Bruce Albert. Open Deeply podcast is not therapy or a replacement for therapy.
Nella 137° puntata di Illuminismo Psichedelico il professor Cesare Romano, direttore dell'International Human Rights Center della Loyola Law School di Los Angeles e Segretario Generale di Science for Democracy, ci racconta tutto del ricorso che ha presentato al Comitato Onu sui Diritti Economici, Sociali e Culturali, contro la tabellazione del decotto psicoattivo dell'ayahuasca e delle piante necessarie per produrla. In precedenza la chiesa del Santo Daime aveva presentato due ricorsi in Italia, prima al Tar e poi al Consiglio di Stato, respinti senza neanche prendersi la briga di approfondire le ragioni scientifiche presentate a difesa dell'uso del decotto. Come ci spiega Cesare in questa puntata, l'abbiamo presa sul personale...
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Hey everybody! Episode 145 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Michal Scheffler. Michal was introduced to me by our mutual friend Marta (who I interviewed in episode 16). Michal has led a very fascinating and full life. He was a DJ for many years and holds two degrees in psychology. His interest in consciousness led him to Latin America and ayahuasca where he spent time with different indigenous groups such as the Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, Shuar, as well as the Santo Daime church. We spoke about this journey and then what led him to other teachers such as the Colombian taitas, Andean traditions, and the Tubu nation of the Colombian Amazon. We spoke about the power of the word, storytelling, his journey into fatherhood, his involvement in the Imago community, and a lot more. I think Michal's wisdom is very apparent and it comes through his word and presence. I was really happy to sit down and speak with Michal and hear his wisdom and I trust you all will gain much from him as well. Also if you wait until the end, Michal sings one of his songs that came to him when calling in his son, on the Andean-Amazonian story of Origin. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!“Michal Scheffler (Sanken Koshi) is the founder and leader of IMAGO Community, a spiritual organization formally established in Brazil and USA, yet present across the Americas.IMAGO stewards an altar that bridges the ancestral tools and wisdom of the Amazon and Andes into the new time.While spending the last 11 years immersed in studying indigenous wisdom traditions, passing through a wide variety of diets and initiations led by the teachers of the jungle and the mountains, he predominantly trained in Brazil and Colombia. The core of his offering is expressed through the weaving of the traditional chants of the Yawanawa nation with the ritual based on the geometry of word, song, story and dance.While being guided by the teachings of the Law of Origin, Sanken Koshi has also walked a more formal path of university study. He carries two degrees in psychology and specializes in community building. He has observed that cultivating supportive community provides the integrity to create lasting shifts and benefit the individual process.Fascinated by the reprogramming of consciousness, he adds a subtle academic approach to support the evolution and long-term benefits of the individuals and the collective.”To learn more about or contact Michal, visit his website at: https://www.imagocommunity.org/To view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wIf you enjoy the show, it's a big help if you can share it via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. This is super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you in advance!For more information about me and my upcoming plant medicine retreats with my colleague Merav Artzi, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal, donate: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://UniverseWithinPodcast.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H
In this episode, David interviews Glauber Assis, Ph.D.: research associate at the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies, director of the Psychedelic Parenthood community, Vital instructor, and leader of Jornadas de Kura, a plant medicine center in Brazil. He talks about growing up in Brazil in the shadows of colonialism, and how he felt his early experiences with ayahuasca and the Santo Daime church decolonized his mind, changing his relationship with himself and his family, and eventually leading him to start his own church: Céu da Divina Estrela. He believes that to truly know ourselves, we need to experience other cultures, and to truly see the commonalities between each other, we need to recognize just how different we all are. He feels that true growth is not found in the substance or experience, but in the relationships we have with others, and our ability to change. He discusses: -How ayahuasca becoming a global phenomenon is revitalizing traditions that may have otherwise been lost -His first travels to the U.S. and why we need to stop romanticizing other cultures -The power of live music in a ceremonial group setting -The birth of his third child in a car, and what psychedelic parenthood really means -The importance of understanding multiple different frameworks and being able to use them together and more! Bonus: This episode features the first live performance in PT podcast history – a song Assis wrote in the Santo Daime tradition. Click here to head to the show notes page.
"Alex Polari on Brasiilia legaalse ayahuasca kiriku Santo Daime üks juhtivaid inimesi. Raamat ["Metsa teejuht", H.P.] kajastab Polari enda ja Santo Daime arengulugu alates 1970-ndatest aastatest. See on kaine meelega kirjutatud teos. Polari ise on pärit Brasiilia lõunaosast, mille kultuur meenutab Lõuna-Euroopat, mitte Amasooniat. Sõjaväelise diktatuuri ajal oli ta vasakpoolne vabadusvõitleja, istus kinni ja oleks peaaegu hukatud. Pärast vanglast vabanemist 1970-ndate aastate lõpus kaalus ta kolmekümneaastase noormehena korraks ka poliitikasse minemist, kuid pöördus siiski spirituaalsele teele. Esialgu tahtis ta siirduda oma vaimsete otsingute käigus Indiasse – nagu tollal tihti tavaks oli –, kuid leidis oma kutsumuse omalt maalt paar tuhat kilomeetrit põhja poolt Santo Daime kirikust," pajatas Tähenduse teejuhtide 28. numbrile antud intervjuus "Vaimne praktika ekstravertidele" atmosfäärifüüsik Marko Kaasik. Saatesarja seitsmenda hooaja esimeses vestlusringis jätkasime Marko ja tema abikaasa Hellega ayahuascast, Alex Polarist, Santo Daimest, hirmudest, müstilistest kogemustest, ühislaulmisest ja paljust muust huvitavast. Head kuulamist! H.
"Alex Polari [1] on Brasiilia legaalse ayahuasca kiriku Santo Daime [2] üks juhtivaid inimesi. Raamat ["Metsa teejuht", H.P.] kajastab Polari enda ja Santo Daime arengulugu alates 1970-ndatest aastatest. See on kaine meelega kirjutatud teos. Polari ise on pärit Brasiilia lõunaosast, mille kultuur meenutab Lõuna-Euroopat, mitte Amasooniat. Sõjaväelise diktatuuri ajal oli ta vasakpoolne vabadusvõitleja, istus kinni ja oleks peaaegu hukatud. Pärast vanglast vabanemist 1970-ndate aastate lõpus kaalus ta kolmekümneaastase noormehena korraks ka poliitikasse minemist, kuid pöördus siiski spirituaalsele teele. Esialgu tahtis ta siirduda oma vaimsete otsingute käigus Indiasse – nagu tollal tihti tavaks oli –, kuid leidis oma kutsumuse omalt maalt paar tuhat kilomeetrit põhja poolt Santo Daime kirikust," pajatas Tähenduse teejuhtide 28. numbrile antud intervjuus "Vaimne praktika ekstravertidele" [3] atmosfäärifüüsik Marko Kaasik.Saatesarja seitsmenda hooaja esimeses vestlusringis jätkasime Marko ja tema abikaasa Hellega [4] ayahuascast, Alex Polarist, Santo Daimest, hirmudest, müstilistest kogemustest, ühislaulmisest ja paljust muust huvitavast.Head kuulamist!H.—————————————[1] • Alex Polari | Ayahuasca, Spirituality... [2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo...[3] https://teejuhid.postimees.ee/7714502...[4] • 34. Helle Kaasik ja Anna Luik, "Hiiep... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dans cet épisode, vous allez découvrir l'histoire passionnante de Caroline Lecercle, fondatrice du blog "Le monde dans ma valise". Caroline est en quête de sens dans sa vie et elle décide d'accomplir son rêve = partir en tour du monde. Elle ne se doute pas à l'époque qu'elle voyagera 7 ans, sans travailler, mais tout en travaillant son introspection. Plus qu'un voyage dans le monde, c'est un voyage intérieur qu'elle entreprend. Elle nous raconte son aventure, et comme elle le dit, nous invite à devenir les aventuriers de notre vie. Je vous souhaite une belle écoute de l'épisode.
Welcome back to the Psychedelic Therapy Podcast. I'm your host, Eamon Armstrong. Today on the show, we're welcoming back Tony Moss. Tony is an artist, producer, and member of the Bird Tribe Music Collective. He is also an ayahuasca facilitator with 30 years of experience and has just released a new album, Joy. In today's conversation, we discuss the magic and science of medicine music. We talk about the state of medicine work in 2024, why psychedelics change the way we hear music, and the difference between an Icaro, a medicine song, and other genres. We also explore the hymns of Santa Daime, Tony's gospel-inspired music, and his new album, Joy, which turns unexpected genres into medicine music. Tony is a recording artist, producer, and creative director. Born into a musical family of R&B gospel singers, he was raised in California's psychedelic and spiritual cultures. Inspired by over 25 years of working with plant medicines, Tony combines science, shamanism, and multiple music genres to create music dubbed "Soulful Ceremonial." Timestamps (05:00) - The state of medicine work in 2024 (10:30) - Why do psychedelics change how we hear music (18:30) - The difference between an icaro and a medicine song (29:00) - Some songs are medicine but not medicine music (35:00) - The Hymns of Santo Daime and Tony's own Gospel inspired song Grateful (42:30) - Does speaking without song work? (50:00) - Tony's album Joy and making medicine music out of unexpected genres Links Tony Moss: Medicine Music Tony Moss (@mosstony) JOY | Tony Moss, Bird Tribe Previous Podcasts Tony Moss (I.AM.LIFE): So You Want to Be a Shaman? From Activist to Ayahuasca Advocate | Tony Moss (Bird Tribe) Ayahuasca for Healing Ancestral Racial Trauma | Tony Moss
Part 1 of Episode 150! Yay!! And now for something completely different. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show. We invite Alex Criddle and Cody Noconi, researchers into the psychedelic origins of Mormonism, to respond to the recent debate on the Mormon Book Reviews channel between ourselves and Mormon apologist, Brian Hales. Brian attempts to provide the apologetic response to the theory that Joseph Smith utilized psychedelics (entheogens) in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to facilitate visionary experiences for the early Saints. Disinformation requires much greater effort than simply stating information so we do our best to debunk his debunking (rebunk the theory?). This one is a long haul so we split it into 2 episodes to make it a little more digestible. Show notes: Video version: https://youtu.be/3l0L1EHtQOo Support our research and outreach: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Original here: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7J0y_cPpg Further information: “The Higher Powers of Man” - Frederick M. Smith was a prophet of the RLDS Mormons and paternal grandson of the founder Joseph Smith. In 1918 Frederick published this Ph.D. dissertation breaking down altered states of consciousness from an early psychologist's perspective, specifically, religious states of ‘ecstacy' as he called it. A lengthy chapter devoted to peyote is particularly worth reading. “The Higher Powers: Fred M - Smith and the Peyote Ceremonies” - Shelby Barnes' 1995 paper highlighting the curious psychedelic interests of Frederick M. Smith. While Barnes does not make any direct connections to Joseph Smith and psychedelics, Barnes does note that Frederick's interests were an attempt to find the reliable keys to visionary revelation that his grandfather Joseph had demonstrated. “Restoration and the Sacred Mushroom” - Dr. Robert Beckstead's seminal research paper presented at the August 2007 Sunstone Symposium. Beckstead's paper was the first to propose the possibility that Joseph Smith used psychedelics to facilitate visionary experiences. “A 1920's Harvard Psychedelic Circle with a Mormon Connection: Peyote Use amongst the Harvard Aesthetes” Alan Piper's 2016 paper highlighting Frederick M. Smith's interest in psychedelics, and how as a standing Mormon prophet Fred was funding a 1920s group of Harvard students with peyote. “Revelation Through Hallucination: A discourse on the Joseph Smith-entheogen theory” - Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi's 2017 follow-up paper further explores the hypothesis originally put forward by Dr. Robert Beckstead a decade earlier. “The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism: A Working Hypothesis” - Dr. Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman's paper published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies in June 2019. This was the first paper on the subject published in an academic journal. “Visions, Mushrooms, Fungi, Cacti, and Toads: Joseph Smith's Reported Use of Entheogens” Brian Hales' 2020 response paper to the one published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies. As a believing Mormon engaged in academic apologetics, Hales details what he perceives to be holes in the proposed hypothesis. “The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs” - Cody Noconi's book published in 2021. “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 1)” Alex Criddle's 2023 paper that was originally presented at the Forms of Psychedelic Life conference at UC Berkeley (April 14-15, 2023). “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 2)” A continuation of Alex Criddle's 2023 paper. “A Real Spiritual High: In Defense of Psychedelic Mysticism” An enlightening philosophical essay from Alex Criddle. Bibliography and further reading: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James The Higher Powers of Man, by Frederick M. Smith The Magus, by Francis Barrett A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences, by Ebenezer Sibly Hearts Made Glad: The Charges of Intemperance Against Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, by Lamar Peterson The Seven Sisters of Sleep, by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke The Encylopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, by Christian Rátsch Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, by Richard Evans Shultes, Albert Hoffman, and Christian Rátsch The Dictionary of Sacred and Magical Plants, by Christian Rátsch Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, by Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Christian Rátsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible, by Chris Bennett and Neil McQueen Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult, by Chris Bennett Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World, by Chris Bennett Plants of the Devil, by Corinne Boyer The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku Veneficium: Magic Witchcraft, and the Poison Path, by Daniel A. Schulke Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, by Daniel A. Schulke The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens, by Richard Evans Shultes and Albert Hoffman Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, by Richard Evans Shultes Vine of the Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants and Rituals in the Colombian Amazonia, by Richard Evans Shultes and Robert F. Raffauf Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline, Richard Evans Shultes and Siri von Reis Persephone's Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion, by Jonathan Ott, R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, and Carl A. P. Ruck Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History, by Jonathan Ott Plant Intoxicants: a Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants, by Ernst Bibra and Jonathan Ott Age of Entheogens & the Angels' Dictionary, by Jonathan Ott Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants, by Jonathan Ott, Gianluca Toro, and Benjamin Thomas The Road to Eleusis, by R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, by William A. Richards Entheogens, Myth, and Human Consciousness, by Carl A.P. Ruck and Mark Alwin Hoffman Mushrooms, Myth and Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman and Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Celdran Sacred Mushrooms of the Goddess: Secrets of Eleusis, by Carl A.P. Ruck The Apples of Apollo: Pagan and Christian Mysteries of the Eucharist, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Clark Heinrich, and Blaise Daniel Staples Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Sacred Plants, Magical Practices, Ecstatic States, by Thomas Hatsis The Witches' Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry, by PD Newman Angels in Vermillion: The Philosophers' Stone: From Dee to DMT, by PD Newman Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, by PD Newman The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs, by Cody Noconi Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Miller Mushroom Medicine: The Healing Power of Psilocybin & Sacred Entheogen History, by Brian Jackson The Religious Experience: It's Production and Interpretation., by Timothy Leary Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals, by Huston Smith The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, by James Fadiman Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide, by Paul Stamets Soma: divine mushroom of immortality, by Robert Gordon Wasson The Philosophy of Natural Magic, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Dwellers on the Threshold; Or Magic and Magicians, with Some Illustrations of Human Error and Imposture, by John Maxwell The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences, by Albert Mackey The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, by Julius F. Sachse God on Psychedelics: Tripping Across the Rubble of Old-Time Religion, by Don Lattin The Peyote Effect: From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs, byAlexander Dawson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzne, and Richard Alpert Entheogens and the Future of Religion, by Robert Forte How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America by Don Lattin Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered, by James B. Bakalar and Lester Grinspoon The Peyote Cult, by Weston LaBarre DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, by Rick Stassman A Hallucinogenic Tea Laced With Controversy, by Marlene Dobkin de Rios and Roger Rumrrill Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids, by Jakob Kristinsson and Jørn Gry Psychedelics Encyclopedia, by Peter G Stafford Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research Since the Decade of the Brain, by Nicolas Langlitz Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History, by Robert W. Fuller Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic, by Mike Jay DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition, by G. William Barnar Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk, by Don Lattin The Mystery of Manna: The Psychedelic Sacrament of the Bible, by Dan Merkur Psychedelic Sacrament: Manna, Meditation and Mystical Experience, by Dan Merkur LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann, by Albert Hoffman The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy, by Don Lattin LSD: Doorway to the Numinous: The Groundbreaking Psychedelic Research into Realms of the Human Unconscious, by Stanislav Grof LSD and the Mind of the Universe by Christopher Bache Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri Visionary Vine: Psychedelic Healing in the Peruvian Amazon by Marlene Dobkin de Rios The Antipodes of the Mind by Benny Shannon Ancient Psychedelic Substances by Scott Fitzpatrick Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by Stan Grof, Huston Smith, and Albert Hofmann The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos The Religion of Ayahuasca: The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime by Alex Polari de Alverga Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/ Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com
Part 2 of Episode 150! Yay!! And now for something completely different. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show. We invite Alex Criddle and Cody Noconi, researchers into the psychedelic origins of Mormonism, to respond to the recent debate on the Mormon Book Reviews channel between ourselves and Mormon apologist, Brian Hales. Brian attempts to provide the apologetic response to the theory that Joseph Smith utilized psychedelics (entheogens) in the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in order to facilitate visionary experiences for the early Saints. Disinformation requires much greater effort than simply stating information so we do our best to debunk his debunking (rebunk the theory?). This one is a long haul so we split it into 2 episodes to make it a little more digestible. Show notes: Video version: https://youtu.be/3l0L1EHtQOo Support our research and outreach: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Original here: Psychedelics & Early Mormonism Theory Brian Hales Responds on Mormon Book Reviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7J0y_cPpg Further information: “The Higher Powers of Man” - Frederick M. Smith was a prophet of the RLDS Mormons and paternal grandson of the founder Joseph Smith. In 1918 Frederick published this Ph.D. dissertation breaking down altered states of consciousness from an early psychologist's perspective, specifically, religious states of ‘ecstacy' as he called it. A lengthy chapter devoted to peyote is particularly worth reading. “The Higher Powers: Fred M - Smith and the Peyote Ceremonies” - Shelby Barnes' 1995 paper highlighting the curious psychedelic interests of Frederick M. Smith. While Barnes does not make any direct connections to Joseph Smith and psychedelics, Barnes does note that Frederick's interests were an attempt to find the reliable keys to visionary revelation that his grandfather Joseph had demonstrated. “Restoration and the Sacred Mushroom” - Dr. Robert Beckstead's seminal research paper presented at the August 2007 Sunstone Symposium. Beckstead's paper was the first to propose the possibility that Joseph Smith used psychedelics to facilitate visionary experiences. “A 1920's Harvard Psychedelic Circle with a Mormon Connection: Peyote Use amongst the Harvard Aesthetes” Alan Piper's 2016 paper highlighting Frederick M. Smith's interest in psychedelics, and how as a standing Mormon prophet Fred was funding a 1920s group of Harvard students with peyote. “Revelation Through Hallucination: A discourse on the Joseph Smith-entheogen theory” - Bryce Blankenagel and Cody Noconi's 2017 follow-up paper further explores the hypothesis originally put forward by Dr. Robert Beckstead a decade earlier. “The Entheogenic Origins of Mormonism: A Working Hypothesis” - Dr. Robert Beckstead, Bryce Blankenagel, Cody Noconi, and Michael Winkelman's paper published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies in June 2019. This was the first paper on the subject published in an academic journal. “Visions, Mushrooms, Fungi, Cacti, and Toads: Joseph Smith's Reported Use of Entheogens” Brian Hales' 2020 response paper to the one published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies. As a believing Mormon engaged in academic apologetics, Hales details what he perceives to be holes in the proposed hypothesis. “The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs” - Cody Noconi's book published in 2021. “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 1)” Alex Criddle's 2023 paper that was originally presented at the Forms of Psychedelic Life conference at UC Berkeley (April 14-15, 2023). “Psychedelics as a Means of Revelation in Early and Contemporary Mormonism (Part 2)” A continuation of Alex Criddle's 2023 paper. “A Real Spiritual High: In Defense of Psychedelic Mysticism” An enlightening philosophical essay from Alex Criddle. Bibliography and further reading: The Varieties of Religious Experience, by William James The Higher Powers of Man, by Frederick M. Smith The Magus, by Francis Barrett A Key to Physic, and the Occult Sciences, by Ebenezer Sibly Hearts Made Glad: The Charges of Intemperance Against Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet, by Lamar Peterson The Seven Sisters of Sleep, by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke The Encylopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, by Christian Rátsch Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, by Richard Evans Shultes, Albert Hoffman, and Christian Rátsch The Dictionary of Sacred and Magical Plants, by Christian Rátsch Witchcraft Medicine: Healing Arts, Shamanic Practices, and Forbidden Plants, by Claudia Muller-Ebeling, Christian Rátsch, and Wolf-Dieter Storl Sex, Drugs, Violence and the Bible, by Chris Bennett and Neil McQueen Liber 420: Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult, by Chris Bennett Cannabis: Lost Sacrament of the Ancient World, by Chris Bennett Plants of the Devil, by Corinne Boyer The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name, by Brian C. Muraresku Veneficium: Magic Witchcraft, and the Poison Path, by Daniel A. Schulke Thirteen Pathways of Occult Herbalism, by Daniel A. Schulke The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens, by Richard Evans Shultes and Albert Hoffman Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon, by Richard Evans Shultes Vine of the Soul: Medicine Men, Their Plants and Rituals in the Colombian Amazonia, by Richard Evans Shultes and Robert F. Raffauf Ethnobotany: Evolution of a Discipline, Richard Evans Shultes and Siri von Reis Persephone's Quest: Entheogens and the Origins of Religion, by Jonathan Ott, R. Gordon Wasson, Stella Kramrisch, and Carl A. P. Ruck Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources and History, by Jonathan Ott Plant Intoxicants: a Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants, by Ernst Bibra and Jonathan Ott Age of Entheogens & the Angels' Dictionary, by Jonathan Ott Drugs of the Dreaming: Oneirogens: Salvia Divinorum and Other Dream-Enhancing Plants, by Jonathan Ott, Gianluca Toro, and Benjamin Thomas The Road to Eleusis, by R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences, by William A. Richards Entheogens, Myth, and Human Consciousness, by Carl A.P. Ruck and Mark Alwin Hoffman Mushrooms, Myth and Mithras: The Drug Cult that Civilized Europe, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Mark Alwin Hoffman and Jose Alfredo Gonzalez Celdran Sacred Mushrooms of the Goddess: Secrets of Eleusis, by Carl A.P. Ruck The Apples of Apollo: Pagan and Christian Mysteries of the Eucharist, by Carl A.P. Ruck, Clark Heinrich, and Blaise Daniel Staples Psychedelic Mystery Traditions: Sacred Plants, Magical Practices, Ecstatic States, by Thomas Hatsis The Witches' Ointment: The Secret History of Psychedelic Magic, by Thomas Hatsis Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry, by PD Newman Angels in Vermillion: The Philosophers' Stone: From Dee to DMT, by PD Newman Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, by PD Newman The Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic, and Drugs, by Cody Noconi Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy, by Clark Heinrich Psychedelic Medicine, by Richard Miller Mushroom Medicine: The Healing Power of Psilocybin & Sacred Entheogen History, by Brian Jackson The Religious Experience: It's Production and Interpretation., by Timothy Leary Cleansing the Doors of Perception: The Religious Significance of Entheogenic Plants and Chemicals, by Huston Smith The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, by James Fadiman Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide, by Paul Stamets Soma: divine mushroom of immortality, by Robert Gordon Wasson The Philosophy of Natural Magic, by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Dwellers on the Threshold; Or Magic and Magicians, with Some Illustrations of Human Error and Imposture, by John Maxwell The History of Magic, by Eliphas Levi Encyclopedia of Freemasonry and Its Kindred Sciences, by Albert Mackey The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, by Julius F. Sachse God on Psychedelics: Tripping Across the Rubble of Old-Time Religion, by Don Lattin The Peyote Effect: From the Inquisition to the War on Drugs, byAlexander Dawson The Psychedelic Experience: A Manual Based on The Tibetan Book of the Dead, by Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzne, and Richard Alpert Entheogens and the Future of Religion, by Robert Forte How To Change Your Mind, by Michael Pollan The Harvard Psychedelic Club: How Timothy Leary, Ram Dass, Huston Smith, and Andrew Weil Killed the Fifties and Ushered in a New Age for America by Don Lattin Psychedelic Drugs Reconsidered, by James B. Bakalar and Lester Grinspoon The Peyote Cult, by Weston LaBarre DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, by Rick Stassman A Hallucinogenic Tea Laced With Controversy, by Marlene Dobkin de Rios and Roger Rumrrill Occurrence and Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Containing Psilocybin Alkaloids, by Jakob Kristinsson and Jørn Gry Psychedelics Encyclopedia, by Peter G Stafford Neuropsychedelia: The Revival of Hallucinogen Research Since the Decade of the Brain, by Nicolas Langlitz Stairways To Heaven: Drugs In American Religious History, by Robert W. Fuller Mescaline: A Global History of the First Psychedelic, by Mike Jay DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition, by G. William Barnar Distilled Spirits: Getting High, Then Sober, with a Famous Writer, a Forgotten Philosopher, and a Hopeless Drunk, by Don Lattin The Mystery of Manna: The Psychedelic Sacrament of the Bible, by Dan Merkur Psychedelic Sacrament: Manna, Meditation and Mystical Experience, by Dan Merkur LSD and the Divine Scientist: The Final Thoughts and Reflections of Albert Hofmann, by Albert Hoffman The Doors of Perception, by Aldous Huxley Changing Our Minds: Psychedelic Sacraments and the New Psychotherapy, by Don Lattin LSD: Doorway to the Numinous: The Groundbreaking Psychedelic Research into Realms of the Human Unconscious, by Stanislav Grof LSD and the Mind of the Universe by Christopher Bache Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca, Tobacco, and the Pursuit of Knowledge by Jeremy Narby and Rafael Chanchari Pizuri Visionary Vine: Psychedelic Healing in the Peruvian Amazon by Marlene Dobkin de Rios The Antipodes of the Mind by Benny Shannon Ancient Psychedelic Substances by Scott Fitzpatrick Psychoactive Sacramentals: Essays on Entheogens and Religion by Stan Grof, Huston Smith, and Albert Hofmann The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos The Religion of Ayahuasca: The Teachings of the Church of Santo Daime by Alex Polari de Alverga Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/ Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com
This butterfly is excited to be speaking with Maxi Cohen. Maxi is an award-winning artist and filmmaker based in New York City. Her films have played in movie theaters, in film festivals, and on television internationally. Her films, photographs, and multimedia installations have been exhibited internationally and are in the permanent collections of numerous museums, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Israel Museum, Jerusalem; and the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Currently, she is making Ayahuasca Diaries, a feature documentary for the curious and well-seasoned. From what's mind-boggling humanly possible, to how ayahuasca is changing world culture, it includes spiritual leaders from Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia. Previously, she executive produced From Shock to Awe (about suicidal veterans recovering with ayahuasca and MDMA) and directed The Holy Give Me, about the Santo Daime. For twenty-five years she has been filming and photographing bodies of water around the world from Argentina to Zambia, Antarctica to Iceland, Bali, Bosnia, Brazil, and onwards, resulting in video, video furniture, photographs, paintings, multimedia works, and mixed reality. In 2024, her exhibition, “The Poetry of Water” was featured at the Leila Heller Gallery in Dubai, the largest gallery in the UAE. In this episode, you will hear about her multimedia art, Poetry of Water, Four Bodies of Water, the Amazon, her work on social justice, and more. Some notes... More about 1treellion & Maxi Cohen. To support planting all over the world, please check out this link.The great music is credited to Pixabay.
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 119: In this episode, Dr. Rochester shares her extensive knowledge on the ceremonial use of plant medicines, highlighting their millennia-long history among indigenous tribes for healing and spiritual insight. Her roles as an ordained Interfaith minister, educator, and founder of a recognized church in Canada provide her with unique insights into the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in using these sacred substances. Dr. Rochester also shares touching insights into her personal journey and the necessity of a guided, respectful approach to using psychedelics. We explore the crucial importance of proper training, the dangers of self-proclaimed expertise in the field, and the profound responsibility of facilitating psychedelic experiences. Join us as we uncover the depth of psychedelic work and its careful integration into modern practices. Our previous conversations: https://youtu.be/eOc1v25EDU0?si=X6bdeM1pxTa6AtWU About Jessica: Rev Dr. Jessica Rochester is the author of Ayahuasca Awakening, A Guide to Self-Discovery, Self-Mastery and Self-Care, Volume One and Two. She is an ordained Inter-Faith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity. A transpersonal counselor and educator, she trained in the work of the psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli MD and trained with Stanislav Grof MD. Dr. Rochester is the Madrinha of Céu do Montréal, the Santo Daime (Ayahuasca) church she founded in 1997. She has been a workshop leader, teacher, and in private practice. She continues to lecture on consciousness, non-ordinary states of consciousness, self-discovery, spiritual development, and personal transformation. From 2001 to 2017 she worked with Health Canada to achieve the recognition of the Santo Daime as a legitimate religion and the right to import the Santo Daime Sacrament for ritual use. In June 2017, this mission was accomplished and Céu do Montréal received an Exemption to import and serve the Santo Daime Sacrament. Connect with Jessica: Website: https://www.revdrjessicarochester.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revdrjrochester/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revdrjessica-rochester/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063636693815 Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #JessicaRochester
In the latest episode of Four Visions, we are honored to host Aluna Lua, the dynamic founder and CEO of Ascension Arts. Lua, a versatile individual with roles ranging from performing art guest speaker to plant medicine integration coach, shares her profound journey and accrued wisdom. Born and raised in Brazil, she embarked on her spiritual and medicinal path at 19, offering a look into her experiences with the Santo Daime church, deep initiations with indigenous tribes in South America, and her mission to connect with these communities. A passionate advocate for sustainable wealth generation and living in sacred reciprocity with wisdom keepers, Aluna discusses her ventures in sacred business consultancy, creative direction, and branding. The conversation explores plant medicines,sharing experiences with Santa Maria (cannabis) and its potential for healing. Emphasizing the importance of reviving indigenous cultures, they discuss Lua's vision for creating direct contact opportunities between listeners and indigenous medicine practitioners. This illuminating discourse promises transformative content for those seeking to deepen their relationships with plant medicines and indigenous wisdom. In This Episode: Aluna Lua | www.alunalua.com | @alunalua.angel Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa Today's episode is sponsored by Connect Chocolate 10% Discount Code : FVFAMILY This podcast is brought to you by Four Visions Website | fourvisions.com | fourvisionsintegration.com Instagram| @fourvisionstribe | @fourvisionsintegration Facebook | Four Visions Youtube | Four Visions Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia Subscribe to the FV Podcast and leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Youtube
En este episodio me reconecto con Gabriel Mondlak un excompañero de la escuela que no veía hace mucho tiempo. Gabriel comparte una reflexión sobre su vida desde que su abuela lo alentó a estudiar derecho hasta sus decepciones en la búsqueda de la felicidad a través del éxito material y social. Nos cuenta su búsqueda espiritual con el Santo Daime y su entrada a la religión judía después de haber roto muchos estereotipos con los que creció. Exploramos temas como la búsqueda de significado, la vida en la naturaleza, la importancia de la coherencia personal y el desafío de vivir de acuerdo con las expectativas culturales y religiosas. También hablamos sobre las posibilidades de regeneración desde las distintas diásporas en las que habitamos.Gabriel Mondlak es licenciado en derecho por el ITAM y co-creador de Attesi, un desarrollo Agroinmobiliario de enfoque holístico donde se combina la educación, la vida en comunalidad, y la agricultura regenerativa.
In this episode, David interviews Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D. and Jonathan Lu: Co-Founders of Magi Ancestral Supplements. Through studying ancient Zoroastrian writings and 2,000 year-old Chinese texts in search of compounds and formulations forgotten by history, Etminan and Lu co-founded drug discovery company VCENNA in 2019 to use extraction technology to isolate these compounds. This led to an understanding of the health properties behind beta-carbolines, which led to their nootropic company, Magi Ancestral Supplements. They talk about the early days and experimenting on themselves, how beta-carbolines create dream-like states, and how their research sent each of them further into their own heritage, and asking themselves: How do we remember what our ancestors knew? They discuss espand, haoma, Syrian rue, and how common Syrian rue is in both Iranian culture and psychedelic history; what is a drug vs. what is a supplement; common threads they've seen across different cultures and how we may be repeating some of their mistakes; Etminan's recent ayahuasca experience with the Santo Daime church; and of course, some of Magi Ancestral Supplements' products and their expected effects – from deep meditation to lucid dreaming to even mild hallucinations. You can get 10% off any product using code PT10 here. Click here to head to the show notes page.
This podcast episode is a fascinating conversation with Scott Odom, about what happens when we start to see the world through a lens of “basic goodness.” Scott is a retired police officer, dedicated Buddhist practitioner, and former nomad who spent four years traveling the country in an airstream. We talk about practice, the process of transformation, and integrating the many roles we play in life. In this conversation, you'll hear about Scott's experiences working as a police officer, and what he learned from that work – both the positives and negatives. He describes how police work was empowering, but also draining, and that it eventually led him to seek a spiritual path in order to cope with the trauma he was immersed in every day. In Buddhism, the concept of basic goodness is the idea that all beings have an essential nature that is benevolent, open, and clear. Thus, all beings are worthy of compassion and have the potential of waking up to this true nature. Once he began his practice, Scott had the experience of going back on patrol with this radically new perspective and the ability to be fully present with people in all sorts of intense situations. This helped him move away from survival mode thinking, where he tended to view people as either a threat to deal with, or neutral and irrelevant. We also talked about his relationship with the devotional aspects of Tibetan Buddhism, including chanting, bowing, and deity visualizations. And, we discussed the embodied movement aspects of the Ngondro practice, and what he gained from completing thousands of prostrations (somewhat similar to a Sun Salutation) in the early years of his journey. And, of course I asked Scott about his 4+ years leading a nomadic life in an airstream, after he retired from police work. He shares what it was like to be on a sort of traveling Dharma retreat in the “airstream of consciousness.” I hope you'll enjoy listening to this wide-ranging conversation and come away inspired to follow your own path of wisdom, heart, and insight – however that might look! -- Guest Bio: Scott Odom is a Dharma practitioner in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a retired police officer and lives in the desert on the outskirts of Palm Springs, California, with his wife and two dogs. His spiritual path has included working with Ayahuasca in the Santo Daime church and exploring the Santeria/Espiritismo tradition. He currently leads an informal Dharma group that meets weekly for practice, readings, and Dharma talks. You can follow him on Instagram @the_awakened_heart. For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library! Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects and my adorable kitty, Mustache).
Mais uma vez... Pela última vez!!!! Durante todos esses anos ele usou drogas por todos nós, mas hoje nós vamos fazer isso por ele. Agora que nosso integrante mais conhecido pelo abuso de drogas será pai e já anunciou sua aposentadoria dos campeonatos de ratatá, reunimos uma bancada especial pra celebrar esse momento importante composta de seres humanos adultos, capazes de tomar suas próprias decisões e cada um aqui hoje escolheu algum tipo de entorpecente. Da cervejinha aos sintéticos, das plantas que a natureza nos dá aos caulinhos do Reino Funghi. Lembrando que nós desaconselhamos profundamente o uso de qualquer tipo de droga, até mesmo álcool, porque isso é sempre uma ideia de merda e nós não vamos fazer apologia de nenhuma dessas porcarias. Por isso hoje nós decidimos montar um ambiente seguro pra reclamar de coisas que a gente não curte, e que em geral a gente tem que fingir alguma simpatia Esse episódio deu bastante trabalho pra produzir, e se você compartilhar ele com seus amigos já vai ser uma ajuda bacana. Aproveita também e entra agora no nosso grupo de Telegram clicando aqui pra ter acesso a comédia 24h do dia!! Entra também no no nosso Instagram, por que não?? Nesse episódio: Giro das drogas; Cream cheese de passar no béqui; Colombianos do dog prensado; Maçã recheada; Buquê de Brócolis; Pimenteiros vs. Maconheiros; A semente das dores de cabeça; ...mas mantenha o respeito; A maconha virou main stream? Forrest Gump nevado; Festival de pacman; O que foi que eu tomei? Como ser um louco consciente? Um quarto pra se divertir a noite toda; Minha primeira bala; O resgate do incrível homem-poça-d'água; Pastagem pra maluco; Clube do caulinho; High tackles vs. High Tecos; Oktoberfake; Cagamelos; Como funciona uma cerimônia de Santo Daime? Um mundo para além de cheirar o próprio ânus;; O mito do bom selvagem; Hinário charlie brown; Chá-mate doidão; Os obreiros atrasaram meu cocô; A noite dos orelhas; O tatuador do Super Mario; Quarteto fantástico contra o quinteto sinistro; O tuin do tubo de ar condicionado; Biqueira no Google Maps; Qual melhor custo benefício? O grande reset; ...e muito mas muito mais!!! Host: Scheid, o CEO. Bancada: Tio Fabs, Punk Willians, Michellzinho, Gordão da Madrugada e Cacao do Cogumelo.
O Douglas descobriu um câncer metastático aos 28 anos e convive com a doença há 5 anos. Embora seja um diagnóstico difícil de ser enfrentado, ainda mais em uma pessoa jovem, ele não permite que a doença o impeça de viver. A descoberta aconteceu após ele ter tido uma queda e torcido o tornozelo. Ao fazer um tratamento de ligamento, ele constatou um caroço na perna e perguntou ao médico o que aquilo poderia ser. Nisso, o ortopedista que fazia o acompanhamento o encaminhou para outros exames até que ele chegasse a um médico oncológico. Lá, ele fez uma biópsia e soube que estava com câncer metastático. A doença agiu de forma totalmente silenciosa. Mesmo assim, o Douglas se internou sozinho logo que recebeu o diagnóstico. Antes mesmo de ser diagnosticado, o Douglas contava com a espiritualidade na sua vida. Ele, que é adepto do Santo Daime, acredita que a doutrina o ajudou no enfrentamento do câncer. Outro recurso que o Douglas pôde contar ao longo do tratamento foi conhecer Micaela, sua atual esposa. Eles se conectaram por conta da paixão pela música eletrônica e ela foi uma peça fundamental neste processo. O Douglas destaca que existe uma diferença bastante grande entre se relacionar com alguém e enfrentar alguma condição de saúde no meio desse relacionamento, e conhecer alguém após o diagnóstico. É por esse motivo que a relação dos dois é tão valiosa para ele. Além disso, eles moram juntos há 3 anos. Ele também comentou sobre não gostar que as pessoas sintam pena dele. Para exemplificar essa questão, o Douglas contou duas situações que ele viveu com outras duas pessoas que também vivem com o câncer e que relatam o mesmo incômodo. Apesar dele viver com a doença, ele considera que a vida é muito mais do que isso. Tanto o Douglas, quanto outras pessoas que estão na mesma situação, só querem viver e sonhar plenamente, independente do que esteja acontecendo. No final, o Douglas não se deixou abater pelo diagnóstico e ainda tem muita história pra viver! Apoie o Histórias para ouvir lavando louça, acesse https://orelo.cc/historiasdeterapia e tenha acesso a conteúdos exclusivos. "A história do outro muda a gente", o primeiro livro do ter.a.pia está disponível para compra. Garanta o seu aqui: https://amzn.to/3CGZkc5 O Histórias para ouvir lavando louça é um podcast do ter.a.pia apresentado por Alexandre Simone e Lucas Galdino. Para conhecer mais do ter.a.pia, acesse historiasdeterapia.com. Edição: Felipe Dantas Roteiro: Luigi Madormo Voz da vinheta: André Luiz, apoiador na Orelo.
Publicado originalmente no dia 26 de maio de 2021. Cientistas de várias partes do mundo têm descoberto que psicodélicos como ayahuasca, LSD, psilocibina, MDMA e ibogaína podem auxiliar no tratamento de vários tipos de doenças mentais. No Brasil, o Instituto do Cérebro da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte efetuou um estudo pioneiro sobre o uso da ayahuasca. Foi o primeiro estudo randomizado, duplo cego, para avaliar o impacto de um psicodélico no combate à depressão. A bebida, utilizada na religião do Santo Daime e em vários outros cultos, mostrou resultados promissores. E o melhor: em pessoas resistentes a terapias com antidepressivos tradicionais. ***** – Colabore com a Rádio Escafandro e receba recompensas. Clique aqui. ***** – Mergulhe mais fundo Pisconautas – Viagens com a ciência psicodélica brasileira (LINK PARA COMPRA) – Entrevistados do episódio Marcelo Leite Escritor e jornalista especializado em ciência e meio-ambiente. Colunista do Jornal Folha de S.Paulo e autor do recém-lançando Psiconautas – Viagens com a ciência psicodélica brasileira (Fósforo, 2021). Júlio Delmanto Jornalista, historiador, autor de História Social do LSD no Brasil (Elefante, 2020) Dráulio Barros de Araújo Físico, doutor em física aplicada à medicina e biologia pela Universidade de São Paulo de Ribeirão Preto, onde também obteve o título de livre docência e foi professor até 2009. Professor do Instituto do Cérebro da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN). Atua na área de Neurociências, com ênfase na utilização da imagem funcional por ressonância magnética e eletrocenfalografia na avaliação das bases neurais dos estados alterados de consciência induzidos pelo psicodélico ayahuasca. Camila Patah Pedagoga, mosaicista e psicóloga especialista no tratamento de pessoas com dependência química. – Ficha técnica: Concepção, produção, roteiro, apresentação, sonorização e edição: Tomás Chiaverini Trilha sonora tema: Paulo Gama Mixagem: Vitor Coroa de maio de 2021.
G. William Barnard is a brilliant expositor of the Santo Daime path of awakening with the holy ayahuasca sacrament, or as they call it, the "Daime." Professor Barnard has had many deep spiritual journeys with the Daime, encountering powerful Spirit beings in the Astral, and working through his own shadow material. Not only is he wise and insightful, he's a beautiful and clear-eyed writer. And if that wasn't enough, he exudes the warmth, kindness, and joy that one would hope for from advanced spiritual warriors. Please learn from, enjoy, and share this interview for the benefit of all beings at this unprecedented historical moment of great upheaval, great change, and great possibility for the birth of the new human and a mature planetary civilization. NB: Professor Barnard will also be one of two dozen brilliant spokespeople on behalf of psychedelics and consciousness transformation at the iconic 12th Spirit Plant Medicine Conference, Nov. 3 to 5 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Info and tickets at: https://spiritplantmedicine.com where tickets are still 20% off. You can also use my personal discount code "savetheworld" for an additional 10% off the regular price. NB: This interview is also available in video format on on the StephenGray Vision YouTube channel
Hey everybody! Episode 117 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Andrew Camargo. A friend of Andrew's, Jude, recommend I interview Andrew a while back as he lives quite close to me. I am grateful for this recommendation as I really enjoyed sitting down with Andrew and having him share in his life story and work. He has an excellent free webinar series about the call of shamanism that is about 16 hours in length and I was very impressed with the knowledge and depth that Andrew goes into. I would highly recommend it. I feel Andrew is doing great work at bridging many of these shamanic and esoteric, occult, and alchemical traditions. He has a real grasp and depth of knowledge of the history and the broader implications of how these lineages come together and where they are going. We went four hours on this talk which for me is always a sign of a talk with depth. I learned a lot from Andrew and I think you all will as well. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!"My name is Andrew Camargo. I have been studying Archetypal Shamanism, Entheogenic Spirituality, Alchemy, Jungian Psychology, Modern Mythology and Visionary Art for the past 24 years.I earned my B.A. from Yale University in 2002 studying Literature and Psychoanalysis, when I was introduced to the work of C.G. Jung, and the mysterious Art of Alchemy. In 2009 I earned my M.A. from the Pacifica Graduate Institute studying Jungian Psychology and Mythology. Since 2006 I have participated in and extensively journaled over 700 Ayahuasca ceremonies in the Santo Daime tradition. I now live in the Sacred Valley of Peru with my wife and daughter, where we lead a Santo Daime church and community.Throughout my esoteric studies, I realized that the art of spiritual Alchemy was Western civilization's own version of shamanic initiatory wisdom, and as such, it had something very unique and valuable to offer the modern seeker – provided its arcane symbolic language could be decoded. So I embarked on a sustained effort to decode the magical connection between Esoteric Alchemy and Entheogenic Shamanism, Jungian Psychology, and Modern Mythology...and nothing could have prepared me for what I discovered: A magic key to unlock a vast treasure of "western shamanic" wisdom.”To learn more about or contact Andrew, visit his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@theschoolofmodernsoulscience/If you enjoy the show, it would be a big help if you could share it with your own audiences via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow 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 in advance!For more information about me and my upcoming plant medicine retreats with my colleague Merav Artzi, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.orgTo book an integration call with me, visit: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comSupport this podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UniverseWithinDonate directly with PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/jasongrechanikMusic courtesy of: Nuno Moreno (end song). Visit: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound and https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com/ And Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project (intro song). Visit: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4Hhttps://www.facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
Ayahuasca ist ein bitterer Sud aus einer Lianen-Art und einem Kaffeebaumgewächs der Amazonas-Region, der stark psychedelisch wirkt. Seit Urzeiten versetzen sich die Schamanen der Amazonas-Völker damit in Trance und treten in ihren Zeremonien - angeblich - in Kontakt mit der Natur, mit Geistern, mit einem höheren, bzw. tieferen Bewusstsein. In Brasilien ist der Gebrauch legal. Es gibt sogar eine Religion, die Ayahuasca rituell nutzt: Santo Daime genannt. Inzwischen hat die Kirche auch internationale Ableger. In den USA und Europa wird Ayahuasca heute allerdings vornehmlich als Droge konsumiert, oft unter dem Deckmantel der Spiritualität. Mittlerweile ist aber auch die Wissenschaft auf das Gemisch aufmerksam geworden und erhoffen sich dadurch einen Durchbruch bei der Entwicklung neuer Antidepressiva.
In this episode of the Psychedelic Podcast, clinical counselor Salimeh Tabrizi, M.A. and Paul F. Austin examine ayahuasca, cannabis, and the concept of non-duality. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-200-salimeh-tabrizi Salimeh shares her wisdom on the importance of reverence, consciousness, and compassionate witnessing when working with powerful plant medicines. She delves into different ayahuasca lineages and traditions, uncovering valuable insights into their transformative potential. She also explores the delicate balance between masculine and feminine energies, the importance of holistic healing, and the significance of self-care in cultivating Buddha nature. This conversation invites listeners to explore non-dual tools for integrating plant medicine teachings into life's spiritual journey. Salimeh Tabrizi, M.A. is a clinical counselor, intuitive energy worker, and plant medicine facilitator, educator and advocate. She supports individuals before, during, and after sacred medicine journeys with Ayahuasca as they step into their soul path and mission. Salimeh is a founding board member of the Canadian Psychedelic Association and the founder and organizer of the Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo, the largest plant medicine conference in Canada from 2015-2018. She is inspired by the co-evolutionary process between humans and entheogenic plants such as Ayahuasca, Cannabis, Psilocybin, Iboga and San Pedro. Highlights: Salimeh's first Ayahuasca experience with the Yawanawa in the Amazon. Exploring different Ayahuasca lineages, from indigenous to neo-shamanistic. What Ayahuasca has taught Salimeh about non-duality. The importance of being a compassionate witness to psychedelic journeys. Why integrating psychedelics is so difficult. Salimeh's components of enlightenment and awakening. Ayahuasca & Cannabis: Do they mix? Emphasizing reverence, consciousness & love in working with cannabis. Links: Salimeh's website: https://www.vibrantlifecounseling.com/ Salimeh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salimeh-tabrizi-aa356499/ Psychedelic Association of Canada: https://www.psychedelicassociation.net/ World Ayahuasca Conference: https://www.iceers.org/world_ayahuasca_conference/ The União do Vegetal (UDV): https://udvusa.org/ Santo Daime: http://www.santodaime.org/site/site-antigo/doctrine/whatis.htm Book, “I Am That” by Sri Maharaj: https://amzn.to/3PcCn7N Brave Earth psychedelic retreat center: https://www.braveearth.com/ Shipibo Tradition: https://www.ayahuascafoundation.org/shipibo-tradition/ These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code “THIRDWAVE” at checkout. http://www.curednutrition.com/thirdwave Sayulita Wellness. Use promo code THIRDWAVE to get a $300 discount through their website. https://www.sayulitawellnessretreat.com/?utm_source=thirdwave&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-page-4
Patty & Judea talk about mediumship, the different forms of it, and how it is that they experience and use mediumship in their practice. They also invite a special guest Jana Nicol, who goes into great depth about mediumship in the path of Spiritism, through her 25 year study of it through the lineages of Santo Daime and Ubanda. She shares with us a wealth of knowledge and experience in understanding and developing ones own mediumship and in working with sacred plant medicines. Find out more about Jana's work: www.plantsoundimmersion.com Visit www.spiritspeakerspodcast.com for more information, events, & classes Visit Jude's Website: www.alignandshinekauai.com Visit Patty's Website: www.wingandaether.com or www.pdavispsychic.com Follow our instagram: @spiritspeakerspodcast
The Center for the Study of World Religions hosted an author discussion (Psychedelics & the Future of Religion Series) with Professor Bill Barnard. Charles Stang, Director of the CSWR, and Barnard discussed his recent book, Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition. Liquid Light offers an in-depth immersion into the complex and fascinating world of the Santo Daime – a relatively new religion that emerged out of the Amazon rainforest region of Brazil in the middle of the twentieth century, and which now has churches throughout the world. This event took place March 27, 2023. Learn more: https://cswr.hds.harvard.edu/home
Bate-Papo Mayhem 262 - Com Felipe Boin - Santo Daime e Magia do Caos https://projetomayhem.com.br/ O vídeo desta conversa está disponível em: https://youtu.be/dzs6NB2OzbU Bate Papo Mayhem é um projeto extra desbloqueado nas Metas do Projeto Mayhem. Todas as 3as, 5as e Sabados as 21h os coordenadores do Projeto Mayhem batem papo com algum convidado sobre Temas escolhidos pelos membros, que participam ao vivo da conversa, podendo fazer perguntas e colocações. Os vídeos ficam disponíveis para os membros e são liberados para o público em geral duas vezes por semana, às segundas e quintas feiras e os áudios são editados na forma de podcast e liberados uma vez por semana. Faça parte do projeto Mayhem: https://www.catarse.me/tdc
Giuliano Alleva é Presidente e Dirigente do Instituto Espiritualista Semente Divina - Sagrada Luz, uma instituição que faz o uso ritualístico do chá Ayahuasca. O Instituto ESD foi fundado em São Paulo, capital, onde acontecem as cerimônias espirituais Abertas em Grupo e também sessões Individuais ou pequenos grupos.Ayahuasca que significa, cipó dos espíritos na língua quéchua, também possui outros nomes, caso você ainda não tenha familiaridade com a palavra, a mais conhecida é o Santo Daime, mas de acordo com estudos, existem mais de 40 nomes para essa bebida milenar e ancestral.O Mestre Giu é uma pessoa normal assim como eu e você, se formou em marketing, foi executivo de grandes empresas como Novartis, TAM e Oi, atualmente viaja o Brasil como palestrante na área da saúde, e tem como missão espiritual expandir essa luz aos que buscam um conforto e entendimento espiritual através da Ayahuasca.https://www.instagram.com/ayahuascasp/〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️SOBRE O EXCEPCIONAIS
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 74: In this episode we discuss Dr. Jessica's background, the difference between entheogens and psychedelics, the importance of apprenticeship, role models in western civilization, recreational use of psychedelics, spiritual emergency and awakenings, spiritualizing psychopathology, the need for inclusivity and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:37 - Introduction 03:18 - Jessica's Background 09:19 - Entheogens Vs Psychedelics 16:11 - The Importance Of Apprenticeship 41:38 - Role Models In Western Civilization 44:21 - The Recreational Use Of Psychedelics 52:59 - Spiritual Emergency And Awakenings 1:00:42 - Spiritualizing Psychopathology 1:15:16 - The Need For Inclusivity 1:21:56 - Last Words 1:26:57 - Outro About Jessica: Rev Dr. Jessica Rochester is the author of Ayahuasca Awakening, A Guide to Self-Discovery, Self-Mastery and Self-Care, Volume One and Two. She is an ordained Inter-Faith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity. A transpersonal counselor and educator, she trained in the work of the psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli MD and trained with Stanislav Grof MD. Dr. Rochester is the Madrinha of Céu do Montréal, the Santo Daime (Ayahuasca) church she founded in 1997. She has been a workshop leader, teacher, and in private practice. She continues to lecture on consciousness, non-ordinary states of consciousness, self-discovery, spiritual development, and personal transformation. From 2001 to 2017 she worked with Health Canada to achieve the recognition of the Santo Daime as a legitimate religion and the right to import the Santo Daime Sacrament for ritual use. In June 2017, this mission was accomplished and Céu do Montréal received an Exemption to import and serve the Santo Daime Sacrament. Connect with Jessica: Website: https://www.revdrjessicarochester.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revdrjrochester/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/revdrjessica-rochester/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063636693815 Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #JessicaRochester #PsychedelicPodcast
Dave Hodges is the founder of Zide Door Church, an entheogenic Church in Oakland, California that uses cannabis and mushrooms as it's primary sacraments. The church was raided by the Oakland Police Department of August 2020 and had $200,000 of sacraments taken, sparking an ongoing high profile legal battle that's only precedent is marked by the 7 year, 7 million dollar legal battle of the ayahuasca Church of Santo Daime.You can keep up with David over at @davehemp on Instagram or through his website https://zidedoor.com
On this episode I speak to William Barnard, professor of religious studies at Southern Methodist University and author of the book Liquid Light: Ayahuasca Spirituality and the Santo Daime Tradition.Professor Barnard has previously written books on William James and Henri Bergson, but in this latest work he writes about his first hand experience as an initiate in the syncretic Brazilian church of the Santo Daime, which uses ayahuasca as a sacrament.This episode has been a long time coming. My experiences in the Santo Daime church have played a big part in the arc of my life since my first ceremony with them back in 2010.I've been wanting to speak with someone about the Santo Daime since starting this podcast four years ago, but wanted to make sure that it was someone who wasn't just approaching it from an academic or anthropological perspective. To know anything at all about the Santo Daime you have to drink Daime many times in different contexts.In that respect, Bill is the perfect guest to discuss this complex topic. In our conversation we talk a little bit about the history of the Santo Daime, but mainly focus on the mystical aspects of the religion, which includes the practice of incorporating spiritual entities.Bill's website: http://liquidlightbook.com Become a member of the Medicine Path Inner Circle and gain early access to new episodes, exclusive bonus episodes and full podcast archives. https://plus.acast.com/s/medicinepath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conversation starts @ 8:25 How can we understand traditional accounts of visionary experience in terms of the neurophysiology of our brain? What are the scientific bases for shamanism and healing, cross-culturally, throughout history beginning with the Byzantine era to today? These are several questions posited by Dr. Winkelman within the first few minutes of the interview. We continue exploring the void experience of introverted mysticism and the narratives expressed in extroverted mysticism (and what are the differences?), spiritual practice and psychedelic use in youth, recreational vs. religious use of these substances, a session with the Mazatec healer, Maria Sabina, in his youth, we discuss the tendency toward reductionism when using a physiological lens to explain the phenomenology of consciousness, describe the neurophenomonological experience of the spirit world, extrasensory perceptions and the brain, what is real?, naive materialism, group consciousness and the development of religion and the religious impulse, belonging, religion and social control, symbol use and group dynamics, religious groups and social connections, western medicine, ritual in healing, placebo effect, cross-cultural analysis of shamanism, priests & witches. Bio: Michael Winkelman, PhD, University of California–Irvine; MPH, University of Arizona, retired from the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University in 2009. Winkelman has engaged in cross-cultural and interdisciplinary research on shamanism, psychedelics, and altered states of consciousness, focusing principally on the universal patterns of shamanism and identifying the associated biological bases. His publications on shamanism include Shamans, Priests and Witches (1992), which provides a cross-cultural examination of the nature of shamanism; and Shamanism: A Biopsychosocial Paradigm of Consciousness and Healing (2nd ed., 2010). Shamanism provides a biogenetic model of shamanism that explains the evolutionary origins of spiritual healing in ancient ritual capacities. This biogenetic approach is expanded in an assessment of the evolutionary origins of religion in his co-authored Supernatural as Natural. These approaches provide a framework for understanding the contribution of psychedelics to the evolution of the human mind and social relations and their continued application in healing. Winkelman served as an expert witness for the defense in the Santo Daime case against the U.S. federal government, which won their right of religious freedom to use of ayahuasca as a sacrament. Winkelman received a Fulbright Fellowship for research on the health of ayahuasca church members in Brazil during 2009 ( https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00136 ). Winkelman is currently living near Pirenopolis in the central highlands of Brazil; he may be reached through his website: https://michaelwinkelman.com Articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Winkelman to purchase book: http://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A2593C Referenced resources: https://www.ligare.org Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com
Hey hey, wild and whacky humans! It's my birthday week, and I'm up at the yurt relaxing and celebrating with my family and dear friends. This means I've got something else for you - and it's juicy. If you haven't seen it yet, Netflix just released a new series “How to Change Your Mind,” exploring psychedelics and their effects on the mind. For those of you who have been around for a bit (or who follow me on social), you know this subject is very important to me and my specialty. I've been talking about it for year, but especially with the release of Michael Pollan's series. So, I had to revisit this topic on the podcast with one of my greatest hits: “Psychedelics & Spiritual Practice.” To a lot of people, the words psychedelic and spiritual are paradoxical. But the use of psychoactive substances in shamanic, religious, and spiritual practices is found throughout history, with evidence from thousands of years ago. In this episode, we will be talking about psychedelics and spiritual practice and if there is a helpful role for them…and the potential harm. Let's start with some definitions: Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. They affect all the senses, altering a person's thinking, sense of time and emotions. There are also entheogens, which are typically of plant origin, that are ingested to produce a non-ordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes. Some examples of both are psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, ketamine, 5-MeO-DMT, cannabis,, LSD, MDMA… and many more. I've used psychedelics in clinical settings and have found them to have a unique place in the treatment of mental health disorders. But I'm personally very interested in their use for spiritual purposes. Especially because, in my own clinical experience, many mental health issues have a strong root in spiritual and existential challenges. So when we really look at the intention for spiritual practice or use of psychedelics, Buddhism and psychedelics share something in common: finding that which frees the mind. There are probably a good amount of Buddhists who would say it's a gateway to a spiritual path, which I certainly agree with (and there's also many who would disagree). At my alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, there has been decades of research in the use of psychedelics for a variety of purposes, showing promising results in many areas. They've done studies with long-time meditators as well as those who didn't have a previous spiritual practice. One study by Rolland Griffit's et al. in 2018 wanted to see if the changes noted after receiving psilocybin in personality and other traits were enduring for people without a previous spiritual practice…and not just the short-term result of a great trip. The results were impressive. I got into more details about the study in the pod, but after 6 months, the groups who received high-dose psilocybin and support for spiritual practice showed large significant positive changes long–term when compared to a placebo group (low dose psilocybin) that also received spiritual practice support. The areas of improvement include interpersonal closeness, life meaning/purpose, forgiveness, daily spiritual experiences, and community observer ratings (how others rated them, not just how they saw themselves…to make sure the changes weren't just perceived by the participant but that others could tell there was a shift as well). So this – and other studies – show that psilocybin can influence long-lasting /enduring increases in positive social attitudes/behaviors and in healthy psychological functioning. Isn't that so fascinating? I want to mention here that there's a big difference between recreational use of psychedelics and intentional use of psychedelics. I had my own first experience with LSD when I was 15 years old and experimented with it a lot over the course of a few years. That first experience forever changed the way I saw the world – it helped me see that my beliefs and the way I perceived the world was through many filters and that the ideas I had about separation of myself and others were false, and there was a mystical unity to our existence. I also had – at a later experience – a mystical near-death experience that changed the way I perceived death (and was a lot less fearful of it). And my difficult experiences (aka “bad trips”) gave me insight into the way my brain could loop and perseverate on things…and how important my mindset was in how I experienced the world. I had done so many psychedelics by my late teens that I went another 20 years before using them again (I spent that time integrating my insights with many life-changing experiences). When I decided to bring them back into my life again, it was with much more intention, and for entheogenic purposes. So, while there were some enduring effects for me with recreational use, in my own experience and in my subsequent guiding of altered states experiences, intentional use is a very different experience. There are several factors we take into account and implement when we intentionally use psychedelics. The mindset of the participant and the guide, the setting, which substance to use and the dosing, the skillset of the guide itself.. and post-experience situation/support as well. When we skillfully put these things together, I do believe there can be a great benefit. It's not just about having a great experience, but also support in integrating what arose during the experience and integrating that into our day-to-day lives. There's a high risk of using psychedelics as a way to escape the challenges of life. We can see this with almost anything that helps us feel better than sitting with a difficult emotion or experience – it happens with meditation, too. I like to remind myself and others to not chase after that meditative bliss experience, because it will be elusive, and that it's a good practice to let go of the attachment and craving. So…what are psychedelics and spiritual practice (particularly Buddhist practices) contradictory? What often comes up in this discussion are the Buddhist precepts. These precepts are 5 ethical guidelines are considered the foundation for successful practice because they help to calm the mind and have it be in the est state for meditation and spiritual practice (not lying, not stealing, not killing, no harm from sexual misconduct). The fifth precept is often discussed here: I undertake the precept to abstain from liquor that causes intoxication and indolence. So here it specifically says alcohol and not other substances. And some people take it literally and others say well, it's more complicated in modern times and it probably was meant to include all mind-altering substances. Is this…wise? Compassionate? Some people take precepts very literally, especially in early Buddhism and in many Theravedan schools. Like literally not lying under any circumstance. But other traditions – like Mahayana or Vajrayana – look at it slightly differently, with prioritizing the concept of skillful means and compassion for others as the primary intention. A common example is not lying. If you're hiding an innocent person in your house, and someone comes to kill them and asks if they're in there, is it OK to lie? The Bodhisattva vow would say you break the precept to help the person. Thinking this way, when we are asking this question about psychedelics and spiritual practice, we can consider is it beneficial – ultimately – to our compassion and ability to help others? At this point, do we have the wisdom to inform this? How does a perspective impact our ability to show up in the world and make it a better place as we walk in it? What is our intention? This is why I feel strongly about the intention of spiritual growth. And of course, we have to have wisdom along with the compassionate intention, because us silly humans can fool ourselves. We can convince ourselves something is beneficial when we don't have the wisdom to make that call yet…but we really want it to be beneficial;) So we have to tread with integrity over these waters. You know, I used to wonder if after a psychedelic experience, people would later feel, “Oh it was just the medicine, the drug”… but what I've found – at least with guided journeys – is that it's more an affirmation of truth, and experience of truth. The veil has been lifted. And my hope is that it does encourage more spiritual practice and more dedication to the practice. The science is supporting this. It's like taking a helicopter ride up to summit instead of a slow climb – to see the view to see if it's worth it, what's possible. To help one commit to the slow climb that is to come. After the glimpse or the affirmation, we then continue with the traditional practices instead of trying to grasp at that initial insight again – striving for the meditative bliss experience or having another psychedelic journey. So do I think there's a role for psychedelics in spiritual practice? Absolutely. AND psychedelics are not for everyone. I believe in appropriate screening and assessment because there are medical and psychiatric contraindications and situations where they just won't be as beneficial. AND I strongly believe in the importance of integration – with a coach or therapist who is trained specifically in psychedelic integration (there are also communities that have this support built in, like the Burner community or the Santo Daime church. It's not just about the journey if you want a higher chance of success at enduring benefit for you and those you come into contact with. Lastly – and this is important – you don't “need” psychedelics for spiritual growth. What you need is 100% within you. Right now. But they can be a safe, helpful tool along the way in the right context. Until next week, rebels… Free your mind! In this episode you'll learn:// Are psychedelics and entheogens the same thing? // The difference between recreational and intentional use // How science support that intentional use of psychedelics can create long-term positive changes in mindset, personality, social behavior, and spiritual practice // How psychedelics can be used to benefit spiritual practice // How to avoid using psychedelics as an escape or a temporary high // Whether Buddhism and psychedelics are actually contradictory in nature // Why integration is key in seeing positive long-term effects of psychedelic use Resources:// Buddhism and Psychedelics 3-part YouTube Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 // Zig, Zag, Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics edited by Alex Grey & Allan Badiner // The Secret Drugs of Buddhism by Michael Crowley // If you want to finally get clear about your unique Soul purpose and how to create a life that supports it during this one precious life we have, apply for the Adventure Mastermind. It's deep work. Important, necessary, and essential to what the world needs right now. Be a part of it. Head over to AdventureMastermind.com and apply for the next cohort. We have 2 altered states retreats, weekly coaching, virtual retreats, and more. I've got you! // If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist FB group, and tune in weekly when I go live on new topics. // Want to dive into this work on a deeper level on your own time? To study it and practice it together with a group of people with the same goals of freedom, adventure and purpose? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out.
Conversation starts @ 4:15 The Santo Daime, a syncretistic tradition including parts of indigenous South American religion, African folk traditions, and Catholicism, is a new religion as of the early 20th century. All of this to say that in this conversation, we are invited into a deep dive to explore the nature and formation of religion in general as we look at the specifics of a sacred ayahuasca-based new religious tradition. We begin with Dr. Barnard's first-person experience within The Santo Daime, which is a real treat given that, as a professor of religious studies, he is quite experienced evaluating, comparing, & exploring religion and religious traditions from the third person, though in Liquid Light we benefit from his history as a comparativist, who analyzes his own tradition. In modern studies we often learn of first-person experiences with ayahuasca – the images, the process, the purging, though we do not often get a glimpse into the religion itself. Today's conversation explores these dimensions of ayahuasca and more, including the formation of the religion, the institution, the preparation of the sacramental substance, philosophical interpretations, metaphysics, an exploration of religious studies and comparativism, divinity with The Santo Daime, Christ Consciousness, panpsychism, William James, & mystical experiences - we end by briefly questioning the ontological nature of the Other, though read the book and take a deep dive into mediumship and encountering the More. Bio: G. William (Bill) Barnard is a Professor of Religious Studies, as well as a University Distinguished Teaching Professor, at Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas. His primary areas of research interests are the comparative philosophy of mysticism, religion and the social sciences, contemporary spirituality, religion and healing, and consciousness studies. For over 15 years (including his ongoing study of Portuguese), Professor Barnard has researched the Santo Daime tradition, a syncretistic, entheogenically-based new religious movement that emerged in Brazil in the mid-twentieth century. Professor Barnard is the author of Living Consciousness: The Metaphysical Vision of Henri Bergson as well as Exploring Unseen Worlds: William James and the Philosophy of Mysticism, both published by State University of New York Press. In addition, Professor Barnard is the co-editor of Crossing Boundaries: Essays on the Ethical Status of Mysticism. Professor Barnard has also written many journal articles and book chapters on a variety of topics, such as pedagogy in religious studies, the nature of religious experience, issues in the psychology of religion, and most recently, entheogenic religions and spirituality. https://liquidlightbook.com Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com
Jessica Rochester is an incredible font of wisdom, insight, and knowledge on many aspects of healing and spiritual awakening. Her bona fides are impeccable. She is an ordained Inter-Faith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity. She trained with the legendary Stanislav Grof and among her numerous responsibilities is the director and primary ceremony leader of Céu do Montréal, the ayahuasca-using Santo Daime church she founded in 1997. Dr. Rochester has written an all-but-exhaustive two-volume book that gathers her long decades of experience into a highly accessible and practical guidebook on just about everything anyone needs to know and consider on healing pathways. The book's title is: Ayahuasca Awakening: A Guide to Self-Discovery, Self-Mastery, and Self-Care. As implied by the subtitle and my comments above, the contents of the book extend far beyond discussions around ayahuasca. "Ayahuasca Awakening" actually refers mainly to the source of much of Dr. Rochesters's inspiration and understanding. She also has a delightfully positive and warm presence in this hour-long interview. Note: This interview is one of over two dozen with leading influencers in fields related to psychedelics and consciousness transformation. All of the interviews can be viewed on the StephenGray Vision YouTube channel. This interview with Jessica Rochester is here: https://youtu.be/Ty7CaMohvPc And: Please consider subscribing to the YouTube channel. I'm far too old to care about career development fame and fortune
We are honoured to host Christian Jochnick as a guest on the Mangu.tv Psychedelic Confessions series. Christian is a venture investor, a regenerative farmer and a friend. He is dedicated to exploring and discovering new ways in which we can live better together with ourselves and our communities. An experienced psychonaut, he is passionate about the intelligent and sustainable use of psychedelics. Giancarlo and Christian dive deep into Christian's personal experiences of ten compounds, the differences between natural and synthetic substances, and the importance of cultivating a positive relationship with the medicines you choose to use. Christian shares the personal teachings he received as a student of Ayahuasca and the Santo Daime tradition. He sheds light on the true value of using psychedelic medicine to develop discipline as well as to celebrate life, connect to each other and to nature, and their role as teachers and guides on the path to self-discovery.
This is perhaps the most important podcast I've recorded so far, because it deals with a topic that is becoming increasingly relevant with the growing popularity of psychedelics, occult practices and technology.On this episode I speak with Norwegian healer and author Are Thoresen about his 2020 book Demons and Healing: The Reality of the Demonic Threat and the Doppelgänger in the Light of Anthroposophy: Demonology, Christology and Medicine.Are Thoresen was born in Norway in 1952. A doctor of veterinary medicine, he has also studied anthroposophic medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy and agriculture. Since 1981 he has run a private holistic practice in Sandefjord, Norway, for the healing of small animals and horses, as well as people. He has lectured widely, specializing in veterinary acupuncture, and has published dozens of scholarly articles. In 1984 he started to treat cancer patients, both human and animals, and this work has been the focus of much of his recent research. He is the author of Demons and Healing and several other books on complementary medicine.In our conversation Are and I discuss many aspects of demonic entities and possession — how they are created, how they cause physical and mental disease, and how we can transform them and protect ourselves from them. In his books Are writes in great detail about these entities, and trust me, it can begin to feel pretty complex and overwhelming. In an attempt to keep this conversation grounded and relatable, I thought it would be helpful if I shared my personal experience with a demonic entity that I encountered while experimenting with astral projection as a teenager, and how I dealt with it 20 years later in the Santo Daime ayahuasca church. This experience is something that I've only talked about with 2 or 3 people over the years, and while I'm a little reluctant to share it publicly, I feel that it could actually save someone's life. It's that important.•••Timestamps4:20 Introduction8:22 Early spiritual life (Anthroposophy, spirits, Christianity)13:10 Demons, entities, psychedelics & disease16:35 Possession & translocation of entities20:40 Guarding against opening portals21:40 My experience with a demonic entity28:50 Are diagnoses my opening29:57 Closing portals32:00 Types of entities & disease38:49 Different types of attacks40:25 Ayahuasca and opening portals42:20 Protecting yourself in ceremony45:00 Translocation vs. Transformation of entities46:10 Strengthening the “I”53:16 The protective power of music 53:56 The dangers of technology57:30 Memory of water & homeopathy58:49 What psychedelic “therapy” is getting wrong1:02:15 “Opening the middle” in electronic devices and in healing work1:13:40 What changed after Christ 1:16:36 The need for spiritual warriors and spiritual healing•••Support the Podcast!If you'd like to join the conversation and help support the podcast, please considering becoming a member of the growing Medicine Path tribe at patreon.com/medicinepath. You can also follow me on Instagram @revealingthesoul. I love hearing from listeners, so please feel free to reach out on social media or email me at hello@brianjames.ca•••Links:Donate: http://ko-fi.com/brianjames / http://paypal.me/medicinepathyogaPatreon: http://patreon.com/medicinepath Coaching & Books: http://brianjames.ca Yoga Courses: http://medicinepathyoga.comMusic: Royal Fern by Green House (https://green-house.bandcamp.com) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Psychedelic Entrepreneur - Medicine for These Times with Beth Weinstein
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
La trentacinquesima puntata di Illuminismo psichedelico ospita la seconda parte della conversazione tra Walter Menozzi e Federico di Vita sul Santo Daime in Italia. Walter Menozzi è il legale rappresentate della chiesa del Santo Daime in Italia, nonché membro del consiglio direttivo della chiesa Santo Daime in Europa. Ma cos'è il Santo Daime? Un culto sincretico a base cristiana, nato in Amazzonia, e che ha usa come sacramento l'ayahuasca, nonché il vettore che per primo ha permesso al decotto amazzonico di raggiungere originariamente l'Europa. Le vicende giudiziarie del Santo Daime sono state per decenni la ragione per cui l'ayahuasca è di fatto rimasta legale in Italia, fino a qualche giorno fa. Trovate la prima parte della conversazione con Walter Menozzi nella puntata trentaquattro.
La trentaquattresima puntata di Illuminismo psichedelico ospita la prima parte della conversazione tra Walter Menozzi e Federico di Vita sul Santo Daime in Italia. Walter Menozzi è il legale rappresentate della chiesa del Santo Daime in Italia, nonché membro del consiglio direttivo della chiesa Santo Daime in Europa. Ma cos'è il Santo Daime? Un culto sincretico a base cristiana, nato in Amazzonia, e che ha usa come sacramento l'ayahuasca, nonché il vettore che per primo ha permesso al decotto amazzonico di raggiungere originariamente l'Europa. Le vicende giudiziarie del Santo Daime sono state per decenni la ragione per cui l'ayahuasca è di fatto rimasta legale in Italia, fino a qualche giorno fa. Trovate il seguito della conversazione con Walter Menozzi nella puntata trentacinque.
To a lot of people, the words psychedelic and spiritual are paradoxical. But the use of psychoactive substances in shamanic, religious, and spiritual practices is found throughout history, with evidence from thousands of years ago. In this episiode, we will be talking about psychedelics and spiritual practice and if there is a helpful role for them…or the potential harm. Let's start with some definitions: Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes. They affect all the senses, altering a person's thinking, sense of time and emotions. There are also entheogens, which are typically of plant origin, that are ingested to produce a non-ordinary state of consciousness for religious or spiritual purposes. Some examples of both are psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, ketamine, 5-MeO-DMT, cannabis,, LSD, MDMA… and many more. I've used psychedelics in clinical settings and have found them to have a unique place in the treatment of mental health disorders. But I'm personally very interested in their use for spiritual purposes. Especially because, in my own clinical experience, many mental health issues have a strong root in spiritual and existential challenges. So when we really look at the intention for spiritual practice or use of psychedelics, Buddhism and psychedelics share something in common: finding that which frees the mind. There are probably a good amount of Buddhists who would say it's a gateway to a spiritual path, which I certainly agree with (and there's also many who would disagree). At my alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, there has been decades of research in the use of psychedelics for a variety of purposes, showing promising results in many areas. They've done studies with long-time meditators as well as those who didn't have a previous spiritual practice. One study by Rolland Griffit's et al. in 2018 wanted to see if the changes noted after receiving psilocybin in personality and other traits were enduring for people without a previous spiritual practice…and not just the short-term result of a great trip. The results were impressive. I got into more details about the study in the pod, but after 6 months, the groups who received high-dose psilocybin and support for spiritual practice showed large significant positive changes long-term when compared to a placebo group (low dose psilocybin) that also received spiritual practice support. The areas of improvement include interpersonal closeness, life meaning/purpose, forgiveness, daily spiritual experiences, and community observer ratings (how others rated them, not just how they saw themselves…to make sure the changes weren't just perceived by the participant but that others could tell there was a shift as well). So this - and other studies - show that psilocybin can influence long-lasting /enduring increases in positive spcial attitudes/behaviors and in healthy psychological functioning. Isn't that so fascinating? I want to mention here that there's a big difference between recreational use of psychedelics and intentional use of psychedelics. I had my own first experience with LSD when I was 15 years old and experimented with it a lot over the course of a few years. That first experience forever changed the way I saw the world - it helped me see that my beliefs and the way I perceived the world was through many filters and that the ideas I had about separation of myself and others were false, and there was a mystical unity to our existence. I also had - at a later experience - a mystical near-death experience that changed the way I perceived death (and was a lot less fearful of it). And my difficult experiences (aka “bad trips”) gave me insight into the way my brain could loop and perseverate on things…and how important my mindset was in how I experienced the world. I had done so many psychedelics by my late teens that I went another 20 years before using them again (I spent that time integrating my insights with many life-changing experiences). When I decided to bring them back into my life again, it was with much more intention, and for entheogenic purposes. So, while there were some enduring effects for me with recreational use, in my own experience and in my subsequent guiding of altered states experiences, intentional use is a very different experience. There are several factors we take into account and implement when we intentionally use psychedelics. The mindset of the participant and the guide, the setting, which substance to use and the dosing, the skillset of the guide itself.. and post-experience situation/support as well. When we skillfully put these things together, I do believe there can be a great benefit. It's not just about having a great experience, but also support in integrating what arose during the experience and integrating that into our day-to-day lives. There's a high risk of using psychedelics as a way to escape the challenges of life. We can see this with almost anything that helps us feel better than sitting with a difficult emotion or experience - it happens with meditation, too. I like to remind myself and others to not chase after that meditative bliss experience, because it will be elusive, and that it's a good practice to let go of the attachment and craving. So…what are psychedelics and spiritual practice (particularly Buddhist practices) contradictory? What often comes up in this discussion are the Buddhist precepts. These precepts are 5 ethical guidelines are considered the foundation for successful practice because they help to calm the mind and have it be in the est state for meditation and spiritual practice (not lying, not stealing, not killing, no harm from sexual misconduct). The fifth precept is often discussed here: I undertake the precept to abstain from liquor that causes intoxication and indolence. So here it specifically says alcohol and not other substances. And some people take it literally and others say well, it's more complicated in modern times and we probably was meant to include all miind-altering substances. Is this…wise? Compassionate? Some people take precepts very literally, especially in early Buddhism and in many Theravedan schools. Like literally not lying under any circumstance. But in other traditions - like Mahayana or Vajrayana - look at it slightly differently, with prioritizing the concept of skillful means and compassion for others as the primary intention. A common example is with not lying. If you're hiding an innocent person in your house, and someone comes to kill them and asks if they're in there, is it OK to lie? The Bodhisattva vow would say you break the precept to help the person. Thinking this way, when we are asking this question about psychedelics and spiritual practice, we can consider is it beneficial - ultimately - to our compassion and ability to help others? At this point, do we have the wisdom to inform this? How does a perspective impact our ability to show up in the world and make it a better place as we walk in it? What is our intention? This is why I feel strongly about the intention of spiritual growth. And of course, we have to have wisdom along with the compassionate intention, because us silly humans can fool ourselves. We can convince ourselves something is beneficial when we don't have the wisdom to make that call yet…but we really want it to be beneficial;) So we have to tread with integrity over these waters. You know, I used to wonder if after a psychedelic experience, people would later feel, “Oh it was just the medicine, the drug”... but what I've found - at least with guided journeys - is that it's more an affirmation of truth, and experience of truth. The veil has been lifted. And my hope is that it does encourage more spiritual practice and more dedication to the practice. The science is supporting this. It's like taking a helicopter ride up to summit instead of a slow climb - to see the view to see if it's worth it, what's possible. To help one commit to the slow climb that is to come. After the glimpse or the affirmation, we then continue with the traditional practices instead of trying to grasp at that initial insight again - striving for the meditative bliss experience or having another psychedelic journey. So do I think there's a role for psychedelics in spiritual practice? Absolutely. AND psychedelics are not for everyone. I believe in appropriate screening and assessment because there are medical and psychiatric contraindications and situations where they just won't be as beneficial. AND I strongly believe in the importance of integration - with a coach or therapist who is trained specifically in psychedelic integration (there are also communities that have this support built in, like the Burner community or the Santo Daime church. It's not just about the journey if you want a higher chance of success at enduring benefit for you and those you come into contact with. Lastly - and this is important - you don't “need” psychedelics for spiritual growth. What you need is 100% within you. Right now. But they can be a safe, helpful tool along the way in the right context. Until next week, rebels…Free your mind! In this episode you'll learn:// Are psychedelics and entheogens the same thing? // The difference between recreational and intentional use// How science support that intentional use of psychedelics can create long-term positive changes in mindset, personality, social behavior, and spiritual practice// How psychedelics can be used to benefit spiritual practice// How to avoid using psychedelics as an escape or a temporary high// Whether Buddhism and psychedelics are actually contradictory in nature// Why integration is key in seeing positive long-term effects of psychedelic use Resources:// Buddhism and Psychedelics 3-part YouTube Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 // Zig, Zag, Zen: Buddhism and Psychedelics edited by Alex Grey & Allan Badiner // The Secret Drugs of Buddhism by Michael Crowley // If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist FB group, and tune in every Wednesday at 11:30am PST as I go live. // If you're in need of a powerful pause and ready for some re-alignment, shake up your life with the upcoming Adventure Mastermind. It's a no-BS group of 6 womxn ready to slay the next year – YOUR way. Six months of transformation and adventures (inner and outer!) that will have you blowing your own mind, and you can learn more at www.AdventureMastermind.com. Check it out – application is open, with an amazing limited-time bonus of a plane ticket credit to one of the retreats! You won't want to miss the chance to hang out with me and a small group of rebel womxn in adventurous places to get unstuck and create the next chapter of your amazing life! // Want to dive into this work on a deeper level? To study it and practice it together? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. It's also where you can get individual help applying the concepts to your own life. It's where you can learn new coaching tools not shared on the podcast that will blow your mind even more, and it's where you can connect over all things freedom with other freedom junkies just like you and me. It's my favorite place on earth and it will change your life, I guarantee it. Come join us at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there.
From codependency to a more interconnected way to relate to reality
For the reals, growing up around the big control systems such as schools has been a torture. Everyone who is real is in the projects and has to keep on opening their eyes to their own self-destruction and self sabotage programming. We all have to learn to take better care of ourselves. All reals have to navigate complex types of relationships, including romantic ones. Orchestrated relationships tend to be getting the worse out of us and to encourage us to express in our alter modes. Any of our weaknesses here is being taken advantage of. Furthermore, anyone who explores the healing and alternative information scenes will be finding a lot of controlling and deceitful energies meant to be putting us back into our programming or encouraging us to stay in a way of thinking that is limited and thus handled. At the end of my twenties, abroad, I met other key monarch assets in my life who triggered a tornado within me with all the dormant programming. I was exposed to different forms of narcissism (from backdrop narcissism to the fracture of what is real). I learned to navigate some very spelled realities such as the one of Bali or Thailand where the will of others was often used to influence me and gain control over my days and how I was pending my time. I learned to question synchronicities since many which were sent my way were orchestrations. I keep on learning to navigate the mind games. As the years keep on unfolding, I keep on rereading my story and heal layers of trauma coming from that control present at every step. As I am evolving, the templates sent my way are becoming increasingly sophisticated and I also got to exchange with powerful spirited conscious and unconscious handlers. For the last 6 years, I have been keeping on opening my eyes about the level of control and engineering in my life up to my travels (South East Asia, California, Brazil, Scandinavia, Germany) and the way my energy has been used in covert projects (daytime and nighttime). Gradually, the level of strangeness in my life increased with experiences related to mind control in the yoga, festival and healing scene. I encountered many gurus and handlers sent by the hologram to keep me in my programming ; some were sent to reprogram and access. I learned that I was a valuable asset, a generator of this reality harvested for my psy abilities. It is all about what we are accepting in terms of being harvested with the propositions of the program, especially during daytime. From our homes, we can keep on transforming our lives. I learned a great deal in Santo Daime groups where guilt and shame programmings were prevalent. I left many groups where the hive-mind was causing too much of a distorsion and everytime, I broke free from new layers of external authority programming. Facing health issues, I have experienced a dozen of long liquid fasts to heal my body and have learned the principles of the mucus free way of eating and I assist others to transition at their own rhythm. I keep on reconnecting with my clairsentience and clairknowing abilities and am assisting others on their paths. I am teaching how to reclaim our health with an alkaline way of eating and many practical tools (I tune easily to the next needed step), how to break free from overtaken handlers and how to keep on freeing ourselves from mind control in courses and private consultations. More recently, working with Secret to Everything, Kimberly McGeorge and the Energy ReMastered app has been a way for me to deepen the impact of the services I propose.
Some people have one single experience with sacred plant medicines such as ayahuasca, Santo Daime, Yagé, psilocybin mushrooms or Iboga and they are free from lifelong problems with depression, addiction, and anxiety. But others will attend many ceremonies along their healing journey. Here I share a brief overview of my experiences over the years, including a recent trip to Rythmia in Costa Rica. If you'd like support to prepare for or integrate your psychedelic experiences, join the HERO Collective The HERO Collective is perfect for you if you want to heal from trauma, build resilience & nurture real self love. https://bit.ly/HeroCollective Or get in touch for private mentoring. https://bit.ly/DrAndreaMentoring Curious to know whether you're at increased risk of illness due to early childhood experiences? Take our short quiz to ind out your ACE score free: ☞ https://bit.ly/GetYourACEScore My New TEDx is LIVE!
Canción de medicina, original de la Iglesia del Santo Daime.
Hey everybody! Episode 52 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with my friend Juliana Bizare. Juliana and I met in the Amazon jungle working at the plant medicine center, The Temple of the Way of Light, where she originally came down as a teacher of yoga and meditation. Juliana has many years of working with plant medicine, yoga, meditation, and other modalities, so it was a pleasure for me to sit down with her and have her share more of her story and her knowledge. She has a beautiful presence and a lot of wisdom to share, and so I hope and imagine you all will get a lot out of this episode. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!"For the past 20 years, Juliana's true passion has been the study of the Eastern practices of Yoga & Mindfulness, and the work with Sacred Plant Medicines. Her focus has been around finding ways to integrate all of this knowledge into our modern and busy lives. She has been deepening her own relationship with the Medicine, through Dieting different Master Plants with the Lopez Sanchez Family (Maestras Ynes, Laura & Lila), in the Shipibo Tradition. She has supported hundreds of people in their own processes of integration, working in two different centres in the Peruvian Amazon for the past 5 years: The Temple of the Way of Light and Niwe Rao Xobo. Juliana has also studied Mindfulness & Yoga in India and California, living in these countries, going through different kinds of trainings and long residential retreats for years. Her goal is to empower people to feel safe in their bodies, integrate trauma and all different parts of our human experience, so people can have clarity on their path and purpose in life.” For more info about Juliana and her work, visit: https://www.julianabizare.com/This episode of the show is sponsored by the Temple of the Way of Light. To learn more or sign up for a retreat, visit:https://templeofthewayoflight.org/Share the show, Subscribe or Follow, 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 in advance!For more information about me and my upcoming plant medicine retreats with my colleague Merav Artzi, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.orgTo support this podcast on Patreon, visit: https://www.patreon.com/UniverseWithinTo donate directly with PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/jasongrechanikMusic courtesy of: Nuno Moreno (end song). Visit: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound and https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com/ And Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project (intro song). Visit: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4HAnd please leave any questions or comments in the comment section or email at:https://www.UniverseWithinPodcast.comThis will help me with ideas for future shows.Thanks and until the next episode!https://www.facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
Padrinho Paulo Roberto Silva e Souza is a deeply spiritual man who has experienced the light of divine reality and has influenced thousands as an educator, activist, and minister/ceremony leader in the Brazilian ayahuasca-using Santo Daime religion. Here he talks about topics such as: meeting the spirit of ayahuasca before he had ever heard of it during a journey with "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" overlooking Machu Picchu; the origins of the Santo Daime religion; his apprenticeship to lineage founder Padrinho Sebastião; the necessity of saving the Amazon for the whole world and what we can do to help; developing skills of adaptability in a fast-changing world; and the sacred use of cannabis, or Santa Maria as he calls it. Note: This interview is also available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mxa8CGO3_pc
A committed follower of Santo Daime, a Brazilian religion and spiritual tradition, tells Gethard about her many (many, many, many) experiences with Ayahuasca.
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