Jun 1
Plants of the Gods: S8E8 Vanilla, Pseudocopulation and Darwin's Favorite Orchid
Vanilla is anything but plain. In fact, this orchid might be one of the sexiest plant in the rainforest. In this episode, Dr. Mark Plotkin traces the ethnobotanical history of vanilla, first used by pre-Columbian cultures in Central America as a component of revered beverages and ... Show More
31m 49s
May 18
Plants of the Gods: S8E7 Rosa Vásquez Espinoza: Between Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science
How do Indigenous knowledge and Western science come together in the study of nature and plant medicine? Dr. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza, a chemical biologist and author of The Spirit of the Rainforest, joins Dr. Mark Plotkin to explore ethnobotany, animal self-medication, and the idea ... Show More
52m 15s
Nov 2023
42: The Master Plant Experience with Maya Shetreat MD
Get instant access to Kelly's Beauty Backroom event here.In this episode, Kelly sits with Maya Shetreat, MD, to dive deep into the realm of psychedelic plants and their profound impact on human consciousness. They highlight the transformative experience when encountering these pl ... Show More
1 h
Dec 2015
77: Interview with Martin Polanco, Deanne Adamson and Dan Engle on the miraculous plant medicine Ibogaine
In this episode, addict recovery experts Martin Polanco, Deanne Adamson and Dan Engle discuss the lesser known African plant medicine Iboga, which is often compared to Ayahuasca, and go into great detail about its miraculous potential for treating serious opiate addictions. They ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2024
#73 - From Ancient Rituals to Trendy Fixes: Are We Using Plant Medicine Right?
In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, I share my heart and perspective on the truth behind plant medicine. Together, we’ll explore its ancient roots, its sacred potential for healing, and the ways it’s being used, - and sometimes misused, - in today’s world. This isn’t j ... Show More
40m 41s
Jul 2022
Selects: How Ayahuasca Works
One day in the Amazon Basin, a shaman put together a plant containing DMT with a vine that allows the body to absorb DMT. The combination, a foul-tasting, wildly hallucinogenic brew called ayahuasca, has changed cultures throughout the Americas. Learn all about it in this classic ... Show More
45m 23s
Dec 2023
Awe and Psychedelics with Michael Pollan
Laurie's former student and friend, Dr. Maya Shankar, has a Pushkin podcast we love called A Slight Change of Plans. If you like The Happiness Lab, then this show is right up your alley. In this episode, Maya and author Michael Pollan discuss the fascinating science of psychedeli ... Show More
37m 57s
Mar 2021
PTSF52 - Start Low, Go Slow
<div class="">In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss Carl Hart, the drug war and truth, another study showcasing the placebo effect, mushrooms, and if scientists will be able to predict psychedelic outcomes.</div> <div class=""> </div> <div class=" ... Show More
1h 23m
<p><b>Visit </b><a href='http://www.gaiapodcast.com/'><b>GaiaPodcast.com</b></a><b> to unlock the powers of your own consciousness.<br/> </b><br/>Journey deep into the Amazon rainforest to uncover the powerful effects of Ayahuasca and its effects on the body, mind and soul. Disco ... Show More
