Ep. 18 - Safa Roberts - Yoga, Pranic Healing, and Plant Medicine

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Hey everybody! Episode 18 of the show is out. In this show, I spoke with my friend Safa. Safa is a yoga instructor, pranic healing and plant medicine practitioner who I met at the Amazon healing center The Temple of the Way of Light, where she led worked as a teacher and facilitator of ceremonies. She spent a long time living in India studying deeply yoga and pranic healing and eventually came to the Amazon to learn in-depth the traditional Shipibo lineage of working with plants. She works in the Sacred Valley of Peru with her partner Felix, who I interviewed in episode 14. Safa has a lot to share and I think you all will very much enjoy this conversation. And check out Patreon for the full interview. Best!

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“Safa (Soi Kete in Shipibo) brings a wide variety of skills to the team and has been dedicated to the medicine for over twelve years. Residing in India for several years, she trained in yoga, specializing in breathwork and study of the subtle or energy body. She ran her own yoga school and lead yoga trainings worldwide from 2011-2015. Through this work she gained extensive experience facilitating groups through deeply personal and transformational experiences. 

Safa has been deeply involved in the study and practice of energetic healing for over fifteen years. Originally certified in Pranic Healing, she has since studied with many teachers of various modalities to broaden her repertoire of skills. She has been working with the Shipibo to learn energetic healing directly from the plants and brings this highly specialized work into the ceremony space.

Facilitating for various medicine centers in Peru, she has acquired a strong repertoire of emotional/mental processing tools that help to bridge western pathology and understanding with the Shipibo paradigm of healing. Honoring the Shipibo lineage, she continues to study and diet with her maestro Soi in his community of Nueva Betania.”

For more information on Safa and her work, visit:  https://bodyofprana.com/

Instagram: @bodyofprana

Facebook: Safa Roberts

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Ep. 16 - Marta Wanderlust - Yoga and the Path of Mind-Body-Heart

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Hey everybody! Episode 16 of the show is out. In this show, I spoke with my friend Marta. Marta is a yoga instructor and plant medicine practitioner who I met at the Amazon healing center The Temple of the Way of Light, where she led workshops combining yoga and plant work. She draws on a lot of different traditions and modalities and bridges them together in a beautiful way. She is currently working on a book and offering one-on-one mentorship. I enjoyed this conversation and if you have any interest in yoga, plant medicine, and connecting the mind, body, and heart, I think you’ll enjoy this conversation as I did. And starting next episode I will begin releasing extended interviews of most of the episodes exclusively on Patreon, so check out more on that below.

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“Marta Wanderlust is a space holder, spiritual mentor, a Yoga teacher and a Breathwork facilitator. Born in Poland with a history of having cities like London, Berlin or Rio de Janeiro as her home, Marta has spent the last six years living between India and Peru. She has studied across diverse traditions, devoted to understanding our human physicality and the pathways to Spirit. Her deep immersions into the realms of Advaita Vedanta, Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Plant Medicine, high-Andean and Amazonian shamanism have led her to understand that all paths are complementary, and ultimately lead to the very same realization of Unity, which she likes to refer to as 'remembering'. Marta is currently based in Europe, working on self-publishing her first book, sharing her practice with her online community, mentoring private clients, all while looking forward to the day when her greatest love, hosting of small transformative retreats internationally, will again be possible. “

Marta’s links:

www.martawanderlust.com

www.instagram.com/martawanderlustyoga

www.facebook.com/martawanderlustyoga

www.insighttimer.com/martawanderlustyoga

And to purchase Marta's newly released book, Miracles From The Abyss, visit: https://amzn.to/3sR2gvG

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

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Ep. 12 - Tsu-Yin Chang - Mindfulness-based Psychotherapist and MAPS Psychedelic-assisted Therapist

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Hey everybody! Episode 12 of the show is out. In this show, I spoke with my friend Tsu-Yin Chang.  Tsu-Yin is a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist who I met working at the Amazonian plant-medicine center The Temple of the Way of Light, where she came as a guest. I found her story fascinating as she has spent a number of years studying meditation in a monastic setting. She combines her mindfulness-based training in her work as a psychotherapist. Spawned by her own experience and interest, she recently began the process of training in psychedelic-assisted therapy through the well-known organization MAPS. I always find people interesting who bring various backgrounds together to better understand the mind and to assist people in their journeys with that. I really enjoyed talking to her and I think you will enjoy listening. Cheers!

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“Tsu-Yin Chang is a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist who integrates empirically-based Western psychological modalities with the knowledge & wisdom she’s gained through dedicated practice with mindfulness teachers in Asia, Australia and the US. 

Since 2000, she has been fortunate to be immersed in the study of therapeutic & contemplative approaches to personal & interpersonal growth, psychological healing & transformation, alongside some of the world’s most respected psychologists, therapists, and teachers. 

After completing a couple years of intensive Buddhist monastic training in Asia, the integration of spirituality into therapy became one of her passions, as well as helping others realize that the fulfillment they might be looking for on the outside can instead be found deep within. 

She has a private practice in Boston, Massachusetts, and supports clients all across the country in mindfulness meditation online. She can be found at: https://www.mindful-living-center.org/ “

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Ep. 11 - Mark Flaherty - Author, Astrology, & Ayahuasca

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Hey everybody! Episode 11 of the show is out. In this show, I spoke with Mark Flaherty. Mark Flaherty is a consultant astrologer with clients in over 60 countries. He has studied with Dr. Geoffrey Cornelius, former President of the Astrological Lodge of London, and Bob Mulligan of the Astrology Company, Florida. He is adept at translating the astrological symbols into simple English so that everybody can use this information to better understand themselves and live happier, more fulfilling lives.

I’m really interested in the stars, cosmology, ancient civilizations, numerology, and esoterica, so it was interesting for me to hear his knowledge about astrology. I enjoyed this conversation and I hope you will too. Cheers!

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(This is a footnote and follow-up from Mark on the significance of the number 12: "Astrology is essential about the union between the masculine/feminine, yin/yang - the Sun and the Moon. 12 comes from the relationship between the Sun and the Moon. The Sun symbolically speaking is the 1 (one year is one orbit of the Earth around the Sun) and the duality/dividing of the One into the many is made by the Moon. There are roughly 12 lunar cycles (29.5 days from New Moon to New Moon) in the year. So the Sun is 1 and Moon 2 (duality), which also come together as 12. So the full circle of astrology is divided into 12 parts - the One into the many. So 12 essentially represents the Sacred symbolic marriage of the Sun and Moon. I got it from an astrologer friend, Acyuta-bhava Dasa.")

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Ep. 10 - Claude Guislain - Anthropologist and "Bridgekeeper," Indigenous Wisdom & Modern World

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Hey everybody! Episode 10 of the show is out. In this show, I spoke with my friend Claude.  Claude is a Peruvian anthropologist and ‘‘bridgekeeper,” an apt title for what he has become. I met Claude working at the Peruvian Amazonian plant medicine center, The Temple of the Way of Light. I find Claude to be a truly great bridge between many of the indigenous cultures he has studied and worked alongside with, and the outside world. He holds a depth of wisdom and an ability to communicate complex and different ideas in a very human and simple way. I could speak to Claude for hours, as we ended up doing in this show. Its three hours long but I think you will find Claude’s insights invaluable and very enlightening. This was one of my favorite conversations. I always enjoy talking to him and I think you will too. Enjoy!

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“With experience living and studying in the West, and apprenticing with Peruvian and Ecuadorian curanderos, Claude calls his mission at the Temple “bridge keeping”: the art of establishing and facilitating smooth communications and understanding between different worlds.

Claude was born and raised in Lima, geographically close but very far away from the medicine traditions of the Peruvian jungle. While living in Europe he learned about Peruvian shamanism, and the idea of teacher plants such as San Pedro and ayahuasca fascinated him enough to return to Peru. But Claude’s first experience with San Pedro sent him directly back to Europe to study anthropology before he traveled to Iquitos for his first experience with ayahuasca in 2003. 

Here, he found the perfect setting for his research fieldwork as he became deeply engaged in how local ayahuasquero traditions were being understood by Westerners and how traditional medicine practitioners were interacting and understanding their foreign guests. Right before graduating with an Anthropology License, Claude met an Ecuadorian mestizo curandero who traveled often to Europe and chose him as a helper and apprentice. After five years working with this man and his beautiful medicine in Europe and Ecuador, Claude again decided to return to the roots of the medicine in Peru. He has been working and learning from Maestra Ynes Sanchez and her family since early 2013 and collaborating with the Temple of the Way of Light since June 2015.”

These are the links Claude mentioned:  https://www.facebook.com/bridgekeepers and https://chaikuni.org

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Ep. 9 - Michael Kokal - Lawyer & Podcaster on History of Drug Laws and Religious Use of Plants

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Hey everybody! Episode 9 of the show is out. In this show, I spoke with my friend Michael Kokal.  Michael is the host of the End of the Road Podcast, a lawyer, and a former engineer. In this episode, we spoke a bit about the history of medicines and drugs in the United States and court cases that have set precedence to their illegality.  We also spoke of recent court cases pertaining to the religious use of certain plants as a sacrament.  And we discussed the changing climate in the US in regards to the medicinal value of some of these plants and how there may be an opening to them as legalized medicine in the near future. I enjoyed speaking with Michael and I think you’ll find this episode informative and engaging.  Cheers!

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His podcast can be found at:

https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/ or on Apple at:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/end-of-the-road/id1269885389

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Finally, here are some links for further reading or viewing:

Hooked: Illegal Drugs and How They Got That Way (Full)

by The History Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90bpUyAHNdI

The Roots of Drug Prohibition in America

by the Mises Institute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brAsC_MEAxY&t=1383s

Johann Hari: Origins of the War on Drugs - An Interview

by The Agenda with Steve Paikin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90bpUyAHNdI

THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY: The War on Drugs

by the Hoover Institute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIznGX7sCqQ

Four of the Major Fear Campaigns That Helped Create America’s Insane War on Drugs

by Alternate.org

https://www.alternet.org/2015/02/four-moral-panics-drug-policy/

Chasing the Scream: The Opposite of Addiction is Connection

by Johann Hari 

https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Scream-Opposite-Addiction-Connection/dp/1620408910/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RO8CL5J22SGR&dchild=1&keywords=chasing+the+scream&qid=1598792787&sprefix=chasing+the+sc%2Caps%2C300&sr=8-2

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

by Gabor Mate

https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Hungry-Ghosts-Encounters-Addiction/dp/155643880X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=gabor+mate&qid=1598794994&sr=8-3

When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection

by Gabor Mate

https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Says-Understanding-Stress-Disease/dp/0470923350/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gabor+mate&qid=1598795036&sr=8-2

Portugal’s Drug Decriminalization Success:

https://time.com/longform/portugal-drug-use-decriminalization/

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/dec/05/portugals-radical-drugs-policy-is-working-why-hasnt-the-world-copied-it

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*Disclaimer: Information in this podcast is not legal advice and should not be interpreted as such.*

Ep. 8 - Bernhard Karshagen - Huachuma (San Pedro) Guide and Plant Medicine Practitioner

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Hey everybody! Episode 8 of the show is out. In this show, I sit down with Bernhard Karshagen.  Bernhard works with the plant medicine Huachuma or San Pedro, a cactus indigenous to the Andean regions of South America. I’ve known about Bernhard for a long time through mutual friends and colleagues, so it was a pleasure to sit down and have a talk with him. I haven’t worked with Huachuma so it was interesting to hear his perspective on it. I find Bernhard a humble and wise man and he seems like a really good guide who has delved deeply into this plant and holds a really beautiful space. I think you’ll gain a lot by listening to him.   I hope you enjoy it.  

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“Bernhard facilitates the San Pedro ceremonies and has a broad understanding of thought processes and patterns. He is highly intuitive with the ability to help people look at situations from a different perspective, helping them see through the layers of their thought structures, and guiding them to connect with their own truth.

Bernhard engages with people in a direct, yet gentle manner, guiding them to identify and let go of limiting beliefs, to step into their own being and empower them to return to their hearts.

Bernhard has a deep understanding of trauma and depression, having suffered from this illness for over 10 years as a result of medical trauma. He shares the wisdom and teachings that he has learned from his own healing experiences and uses this as the foundation for his work.”

For more information about working with Bernhard, visit his site at:  https://www.ubuntuayni.com/

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

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Ep. 7 - Sean Chiddy - CBT, Psychotherapy, Plant Medicine & Integration

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Hey everybody! Episode 7 of the show is out. In this show, I sit down with my friend and colleague Sean Chiddy.  Sean and I have worked together for a number of years and I have a lot of respect for his work.  Sean is a psychologist who works with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), leads plant medicine retreats, and works with integrating people’s experiences after workshops.  He has a lot of knowledge and I think is a really good ambassador at bridging psychotherapy with plant medicine work.  I think you’ll gain a lot by listening to him.   I hope you enjoy it.  

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“Sean Chiddy is a psychotherapist providing integration support to guests in preparation for their retreats and when they return home. He has also facilitated retreats at Soltara and specializes in combining applied mindful and other psychological approaches to help people confidently navigate the medicine space and get the most from their experiences.

With a longstanding interest in healing and wellbeing, Sean trained and registered as a Psychologist in Australia and later as a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist in the UK, supporting people working with various common mental health conditions including depression, trauma (PTSD) and various other mood and anxiety problems. He was rated a top-performing therapist at one of the largest providers of treatment in the UK health system. He is known for his compassionate and down to earth manner.

After beginning his work with ayahuasca and other plant medicines in 2011 he moved to Peru in 2015 working in the integration team at one of the most respected ayahuasca centers there along with facilitating a successful workshop series called Mindfulness and the Medicine. Whilst in Peru, he began dieting with Shipibo maestros and continues to be amazed by the depth and potential of this plant medicine tradition. He joined Soltara in 2019, inspired by the opportunity to work with the world-class team being assembled.”

For more information about working with Sean, visit his site at:  https://www.seanchiddy.com/ and  https://soltara.co/ 

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

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Ep. 6 - Lila Lopez-Sanchez - Shipibo Medicine Woman, Ayahuasca, & Ceremony

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Welcome! In this show, I sit down with my friend and colleague Lila Lopez-Sanchez. Lila is a Shipibo curandera or doctor who specializes in the plant medicine ayahuasca. I've worked with Lila for the past seven years and for me, she really embodies the role of a doctor and healer. She brings a joy, knowledge, care, and precision to her work. It was a pleasure to talk to her. As much of the audience is English speaking, I enlisted the help of my friend Carolina (who I interviewed in episode 5) to do live translation. I hope you enjoy it.

¡Bienvenidos! En este episodio, me sientí con mi amiga y colega Lila López-Sánchez. Lila es una curandera Shipibo o medica que se especializa en la medicina planta de ayahuasca. He trabajado con Lila durante los últimos siete años y, para mí, realmente encarna el papel de médico y sanador. Aporta alegría, conocimiento, cuidado y precisión a su trabajo. Fue un placer hablar con ella. Como gran parte de la audiencia habla inglés, pedí la ayuda de mi amiga Carolina (a quien entrevisté en el episodio 5) para hacer la traducción en vivo. Como siempre, para apoyar este podcast, obtenga acceso anticipado a programas, material adicional y preguntas y respuestas, consulte mi página de Patreon abajo. Que disfruta!

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"Maestra Lila Lopez-Sanchez’s shipibo name is Caná Jisbe - 'A Flash of Lighting.’ She is the youngest daughter of Maestra Ynes, and Maestro David.

“Maestra Lila grew up with her grandparents and highly-respected Onaya healers. At the age of 13, Lila was the victim of a strong energetic attack. She then moved to live with her mother, Maestra Ynes and dieted a mighty tree named Catawba. The diet succeeded in curing that evil harm and served as the gateway of Lila’s path as a healer. Being the rebel that she is, Lila resisted the way, sometimes in favor of leading a ‘normal’ life, but after the birth of her two children, the plants persisted in calling her to work with them. Since then, she has worked with her mother and other highly respected teachers throughout Peru and is also a specialist ikaros Warme. She works with an incredible amount of love and compassion and is an absolute joy to have her in the team." 

"El nombre shipibo de la Maestra Lila López-Sánchez es Caná Jisbe - 'Un destello de luz'. Es la hija menor de la Maestra Ynes y el Maestro David.

“Maestra Lila creció con sus abuelos y curanderos de Onaya muy respetados. A la edad de 13 años, Lila fue víctima de un fuerte ataque energético. Luego se mudó a vivir con su madre, Maestra Ynes y alimentó un árbol poderoso llamado Catawba. La dieta logró curar ese daño maligno y sirvió como puerta de entrada al camino de Lila como sanadora. Siendo la rebelde que es, Lila se resistía al camino, en ocasiones a favor de llevar una vida ‘normal’, pero tras el nacimiento de sus dos hijos, las plantas persistieron en llamarla para trabajar con ellos. Desde entonces, ha trabajado con su madre y otros maestros muy respetados en todo el Perú y también es especialista en ikaros Warme. Trabaja con una increíble cantidad de amor y compasión y es una alegría absoluta tenerla en el equipo".

For more information about working with Lila, visit:

Para obtener más información sobre cómo trabajar con Lila, visite:

https://templeofthewayoflight.org/ and http://niweraoxobo.com/ and https://www.circleofliferetreats.com/ . 

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Si disfruta el programa, sería un gran ayuda si pudiera compartirlo con su propia audiencia a través de las redes sociales. Si esta mirando en YouTube, si pudiera tomarse un segundo y presionar el botón Suscribirse y activar Notificaciones (la pequeña campana al lado) y Like el video. Y si esta eschucando en Apple Podcasts, deje una calificación con estrellas y una breve reseña. Sería genial para que este programa llegue a más personas. ¡Gracias!

If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at:

Si desea obtener más información sobre la medicina de plantas y el trabajo que hago, visite mi sitio en:

https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

Y finalmente, con la pandemia, la mayoría de las personas que realizan este trabajo no han tenido acceso al trabajo desde marzo y el futuro es incierto. Si puede y le gustaría donar al programa para ayudar con contenido nuevo, sería muy apreciado. Por solo unos dólares al mes, puede suscribirse a través de Patreon y le da algunos beneficios adicionales realmente agradables, como acceso temprano a programas, episodios adicionales, entrevistas completas y la oportunidad de hacer preguntas personalizadas.

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Para apoyar este podcast en Patreon, visite:

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Para donar directamente con PayPal:

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Otra forma en que puede apoyar el programa es si está comprando algo en Amazon.com y usa este enlace, el programa obtendrá una pequeña comisión sin costo adicional para usted:

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Y deje cualquier pregunta o comentario en la sección de comentarios o envíe un correo electrónico a:

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Esto me ayudará con ideas para programas futuros.  ¡Gracias y hasta el próximo episodio!

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Ep. 5 - Carolina Pilara (Caro Luna) - Ayahuasca, Plant Medicines, & Ceremony

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Welcome! In this show, I sat down with my friend Carolina. Carolina and I worked together for a number of years at the Amazonian plant healing center the Temple of the Way of Light. Carolina has been immersed in this work for more than a decade and brings a joy, knowledge, and charisma to this work that few possess. It was a pleasure to reconnect with her and I hope you enjoy the show.

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"Carolina "Caro Luna" Pilara has accumulated over a decade of experience working with indigenous cultures and plant medicines in Latin America. For the past eight years, she has held leadership positions in ceremonial settings and retreats in Peru, Colombia, Costa Rica, and the UK. She has guided over a thousand first-time and experienced participants in medicinal work with ayahuasca, peyote, and cacao as ceremonial practices, as well as facilitated Elemental Shamanic breath-work workshops and seminars. As a Latin American with a Western upbringing, she sees both her identity and work as a bridge between cultures and approaches, but also as a platform from which to create new spaces of dialog in the spirit of radical transparency, authenticity, and growth."

For more information about retreats that she runs, visit https://www.circleofliferetreats.com/

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

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Ep. 4 - Sacred Tobacco

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Welcome! In this show, I talk about tobacco. For those who are new to this work, it may seem strange that tobacco is being spoken of as a medicine plant. And not only is it medicinal, but it is also considered a Master Plant, a plant that has the ability to both heal and teach. For those of you who are familiar with tobacco, I hope this sheds some deeper light onto this plant and for those who are not familiar, hopefully this offers some insight and sparks curiosity. I hope you enjoy it!

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

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Ep. 3 - An Introduction to Plant Dietas

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Welcome! In this show, I talk a bit about the world of dieting plants. I go into what this is, why one would do it, what it can teach us, and how is the process. I hope you enjoy it.

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

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Ep. 2 - Zuzana Valesova & Lacey Ann Luna - Amazon Plant Medicine Facilitator & Yoga Instructor

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**Note: the first 30 minutes it was raining so there is some background static but it stops after**

Welcome! In this show, I sat down with Zuzana and Lacey from the Temple of the Way of Light, an Amazonian plant healing center located near Iquitos, Peru. Zuzana facilitates ceremonies there and Lacey teaches yoga. We talked about their journeys that led them to plant medicine, plants, ceremonies, their work, and COVID. I enjoyed the conversation and I think you will too.

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Bio Lacey: Originally from Las Vegas, Lacey is an international yoga teacher, and began working with plant medicines in 2010. After traveling to Peru in 2011 and 2012, she continued participating in ceremonies in the US, the UK, and Peru. Lacey believes yoga and ayahuasca are synergistic medicines, one enhances the other to deeper the healing process. Lacey started working at the Temple of the Way of Light in January 2019. When she is not in Peru, she continues to teach yoga and host retreats around the world.

Lacey can be found on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @SerpentLacey

Bio Zuzana: Zuzana traveled to Peru in 2012 where she got introduced to plant medicine and started to train with one of the most well-known and respected tabaqueros in Peru. Since then she has completed an apprenticeship in Amazonian plants and has worked independently alongside with guiding people on their journey at the Temple as a facilitator.

Zuzana can be found facilitating retreats at The Temple of the Way of Light and at zuuvalesova@gmail.com

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

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Ep. 1 - A Brief Introduction to Ayahuasca

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Welcome to the first episode! In this show, I talk a bit about plant medicine and especially focus on one that has become quite popular, ayahuasca. I talk about its uses, its history, and how and why one could work with it. I hope you enjoy it.

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If you would like more information on plant medicine and the work I do, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.org    

And finally, with the pandemic, most people doing this work have been without access to work since March and the future is uncertain.  If you are able to and would like to donate to the show to help out with new content that would be deeply appreciated.  For just a few dollars a month you can subscribe through Patreon and it gives you some really nice added benefits like early access to shows, bonus episodes, and a chance to ask personalized questions.

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