Cacao, Mushrooms, and Tapping into Ceremonial Ancestry with India Mayorga Plants Saved My LifeToday, Plants Saved My Life is joined by India Mayorga. India is an indigenous ceremonial healer, guide, therapist, and facilitator. India is also the founder of the Crystalline Heart Foundation and Movimiento Ancestral. India utilizes psilocybin as medicine and as a way to bring back the ancestral knowledge that was left by various sages and wisdom keepers. India is known as a channeller of Mother Nature and a bridge of the voices inside the community of indigenous people, voices that are agents of change. India hopes to provide a platform of inspiration. Join us as we discuss mushroom & cacao ceremonies, indigenous healing practices, and channeling our own innate wisdom.Further reading here:Learn more about Movimiento Ancestral here!Read about India's work with the Crystalline Heart Foundation here!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Major Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD on Psychedelics & Art Therapy in military healthcare Plants Saved My LifeIn honor of Veteran's Day, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Major Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD. Lorenzo is a clinical psychologist with the United States Air Force. This week, we'll be discussing mental health in the armed forces, clinical entheogen use, and share thoughts on medical cannabis use of our armed forces and veterans. We'll discuss current logistic and regulatory obstacles, as well as the potential to treat debilitating mental illness.*Major Aranda's views & opinions are his own, and do not represent the view of the United States MilitaryFurther reading here:Connect with Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD on LinkedIn!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Patreon Preview - Bethany Semeiks on microdosing and CBD Plants Saved My LifeToday, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Bethany Semeiks. Aiming to destigmatize and advocate for plant-based medicine, Bethany "B-Train" Semeiks is paving the path for athletes worldwide.  Bethany is a Women’s Roller Derby rockstar, brand development wizard, and Sales Director of NuLeaf Naturals. Today, she shares how she has incorporated cannabis into her recovery and relief. Bethany and I also discuss the relief she's found from microdosing psilocybin mushrooms, as well as her stories of trial and error.This is a bonus sneak peak at our Patreon-exclusive bonus episodes! If you love this episode, consider supporting for more exclusive interviews and conversations! Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Chuchuhuasi and Renaquilla, Medicinal Herbs for Arthritis with Kirbie Be Plants Saved My LifeThis week, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Kirbie Be, an athlete whose passion was threatened when she was diagnosed with severe stage 1 arthritis. At the advice of her shaman, she found profound relief utilizing the non-psychoactive medicinal herbs Chuchuhuasi and Renaquilla from the Amazon Rainforest.Further reading here:Find Kirbie's Wellness Program!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Utilizing medicinal plants for Autism, Cancer, other chronic conditions, and to help taper off of pharmaceutical medications with Dr. Leah Johnson Plants Saved My LifeThis week on Plants Saved My Life, we are joined by Dr. Leah Johnson. Medical cannabis Pharmacist, advocate, and educator. Join us as we discuss Autism, treating multiple varying types of chronic disorders, cannabinoid pharmacology, and properly utilizing medicinal plants to taper off of pharmaceutical medications. In an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Leah works with patients and their healthcare providers, from all over the US, to reduce the number of medications taken, alter the timing and dosing of medications to improve effectiveness and identify medications which could be causing issues. She also consults for cannabis companies to advise them on formulations, dosing, safety, interactions, and how to better help their customers see health improvements with the use of their products. Lastly, Dr. Leah speaks at medical conferences and on panels to help educate providers and patients on the benefits of utilizing cannabis medicine in therapy. Dr. Leah holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and she will be receiving her Masters degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics in 2023.Further reading here:Connect with Dr. Leah Johnson on LinkedIn!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Today, We’ll be discussing how most patients are given too many and often inappropriate prescription medications, while not being given the knowledge for utilizing effective herbals and supplements to reduce pill burden.Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

San Pedro, Ayahuasca, and shedding the weight of guilt with Nisha Mody Plants Saved My LifeThis week, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Nisha Mody, a feminist healing coach, writer, and library advocate. Nisha shares her story of how ayahuasca, san pedro cactus, and her integration coach helped spawn a new wave of self-healing. Listen to Nisha share how these plant medicine experiences opened her up to new levels of compassion and helped her shed the weight of familial guilt.Further reading here:Find Nisha's Work!Sign up for Nisha's Newsletter, Notes from NishalandFollow Nisha on Instagram!La Vida Divine Healing InstituteLike the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Entheogens, Ceremony, and Finding PLUR in everyday life with Eliyahu Beda Plants Saved My LifeThis week on Plants Saved My Life, we're getting spiritual! We are joined by Eliyahu Beda, a spiritual coach, rabbi, psychonaut, and plant medicine advocate who is here to share his story of entheogens, awareness, and finding spiritual peace in ceremony.From dancing salsa in South Beach to meditating at raves in Teotihuacan, to Rabbinical School in Jerusalem, to marriage and 5 kids, to traveling the world educating and promoting medical cannabis, Our Guest, Eliyahu Beda has found that when you let go, life takes us beyond where we could possibly imagine. Eliyahu, or Eli, has spent several years exploring the depths and power of plant medicine. Utilizing his rabbinical skills of listening and being present, he has been guiding, coaching, and helping others integrate life’s journeys both with and without medicine. Eliyahu taps into the ancient power of ritual and ceremony in order to create a set and setting apropos to deep spiritual work. His purpose and mission are to help bring light to any darkness we may find along on our paths. Further reading here:Follow Eliyahu on TikTok!Follow Eliyahu on Instagram!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Anorexia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Finding Self-Worth Through Cannabis and Psilocybin Mushrooms with Darcey McCready Plants Saved My LifeThis week on Plants Saved My Life, we're joined by Darcey McCready. Darcey is a patient advocate, managing a cannabis certification clinic based in Philadelphia, PA. Listen in as she shares her experience finding profound success using medical cannabis (THC & CBD) and psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms to treat anorexia, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression. She now helps patients obtain medical cannabis certification to help with their ailments. Darcey is pursuing her Masters degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics, With the goal of advancing research and transforming antiquated cannabis regulations and laws that currently exist.Further reading here:Connect with Darcey on LinkedIn!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Neurodegenerative Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), cannabinoids, and patient education with Angie Roullier Plants Saved My LifeOn this episode of Plants Saved My Life, we are joined by Angie Roullier, founder of the Balanced Branches Consulting. Angie was diagnosed with Charcot-marie-tooth, an inherited degenerative nerve disorder. Join us as she shares her story of finding profound relief using medicinal cannabis. She has built a successful career sharing education and compassion to patients throughout Michigan. Further reading here:Check out Angie's Consulting Agency - Balanced BranchesConnect with Angie on LinkedIn!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

Ayahuasca Retreats, Training Ceremonial Healers, and Re-evaluating Trauma with Carlos Tanner. Plants Saved My LifeOn this episode of Plants Saved My Life, we are joined by Carlos Tanner, founder of the Ayahuasca Foundation. The Ayahuasca Foundation hosts healing retreats and trains curanderos in the art of Ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru. Join us as he shares his life-threatening experience that leads him down the shamanistic path of plant medicine.Carlos Tanner has been studying the science of ayahuasca and plant medicine in the Amazon Rainforest since 2003. He currently works as the director of the Ayahuasca Foundation, a non-profit organization he began in 2009 in Iquitos, Peru. He organizes healing retreats and educational courses led by indigenous healers, called curanderos, to help people in need of healing anything from depression to cancer or who are interested in learning the ancestral healing traditions of the Amazon.Further reading here:Ayahuasca Foundation Retreat Center in PeruCheck out the Ayahuasca Foundation on Youtube!Follow the Ayahuasca Foundation on Instagram!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2022 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License