Episode # 142 The Medicine of Iboga

July 29, 2024

Dear Rosies,

In her new book, "Seeding Consciousness: Plant Medicine, Ancestral Wisdom, and Psychedelic Initiation," Tricia Eastman explores the transformative power of the Bwiti plant medicine Iboga, among others, to facilitate personal transformation and collective societal change. In this episode, we delve into the importance of preserving and respecting indigenous knowledge systems, and her holistic approach to healing, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

Tricia is a traditional medicine woman and the founder of the nonprofit Ancestral Heart, bridging worlds rooted in her mestiza ancestry and a decade of Bwiti (Gabon) initiations and training. She has had the honor of engaging with audiences at Stanford University's d.school, the World Economic Forum, and on GAIA TV's Psychedelica.

Join us for this enlightening conversation, and be sure to check out Tricia's new book to further explore these transformative themes.

In this episode, we cover the following:

Exploration of various prophecies from different cultures
Tricia's healing journey and introduction to Iboga
Experiences with Iboga, including the physical and psychological effects
The importance of integration and the potential of Iboga to facilitate deep healing and spiritual awakening
Cultural and Ancestral Connections
Gabon and overview of the Bwiti tradition and its practices
Gondo Misoko Tradition
Difference between Ibogaine and Whole Plant Iboga
Visual art, creativity, and psychedelics in writing Seeding Consciousness
Respecting Indigenous wisdom
Environmental conservation and the rights of nature
The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor

Thank you for being an active listener. In September we will begin weekly online calls to talk about the prior week's show, in an effort to bring us all closer together around the inquiry into how to be more happy and more free our whole lives long.

All Love,

Christine and the Rose Woman podcast team

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