Modern Psychedelics

069 | Bridging Indigenous Ayahuasca w/ The West at An Ethical Psychedelic Retreat


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PUBLISHERS NOTE: As of January 2024, I can no longer recommend Reunion as a place to experience plant medicine. See full statement HERE. This does not pertain to the guests in the episode, whom I still endorse as medicine providers.

Ayahuasca and Psilocybin-containing mushrooms are a beautiful gift to humanity. As we explore these medicines in the West, we need to remember that we are entering a cultural paradigm that is different from our own. In this interview with Sr. Program Directors at Reunion Experience, we explore how we can show up to medicine in a good way.

If you want to enter medicine spaces with respect, reverence, and reciprocity for the cultures that these medicines come from, this conversation is for you. This convo is extremely valuable for current or aspiring space holders in the world of plant medicine, AND, for participants in plant medicine circles. 

I had an opportunity to visit Reunion in Costa Rica, and realized that it's a truly special place. The fact that it's a not for profit center is the tip of the iceberg. Medicine is truly guiding the way the Reunion team operates: With deep humility, grace, reverence and respect for the cultures, plant teachers, and the Way of Nature.

Karina and Julian are not speaking on behalf of any of the lineages they work with, rather from their experiences as students and cultural bridges.


Topics covered:

  • How they both got involved with facilitating plant medicine experiences
  • A little bit about Reunion Experience in Costa Rica, a not for profit plant medicine center
  • Building relationship with different Wisdom Keepers and teachers
  • Reciprocity and the art of giving and receiving under a not for profit model
  • What it means and looks like to put people and the planet over profit
  • What is a cultural bridge & how to be one
  • The path of studentship with direct indigenous wisdom keepers
  • What does respect in medicine spaces mean?
  • Plant medicine as a relationship, not a tool
  • Land stewardship & devotion to the elements
  • Creating narrative neutral spaces for exploring spirituality


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DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance. 

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