Samuel Perry RH (AHG) is a clinical herbalist, medicine maker and herbal educator in Upstate New York.

Practicing in the Vitalist and eclectic tradition of American Herbalism, Sam offers compassionate attention and practical support in all manner of health concerns. An instructor and core faculty at Arbor Vitae School of Traditional Herbalism, Sam teaches herbal energetics and Materia Medica, helps supervise a free bi-weekly student clinic, leads plant walks, and offers medicine making demonstrations. 

A long-time practitioner of Zen Buddhism, Sam also leads meditation retreats. His work as an herbalist and his knowledge of and love for the living world offers a unique vantage point from which to engage these practices. His commitment to the ever-unfolding awakening of all beings is expressed in a playful and fluid style.

Episode Highlights

▶ The need to integrate ancestral wisdom and traditional practices into the rapidly growing psychedelic space, moving beyond a purely chemical understanding.

▶ The role of plants as teachers, emphasizing how they can bridge the gap between physical experience and deeper self-understanding.

▶ The importance of building "dirt," or foundational knowledge and respect, to ethically and authentically engage with sacred medicines within contemporary culture.

▶ Addressing the sensitive issue of cultural appropriation, acknowledging the debt owed to indigenous traditions, and advocating for a balanced approach to honoring and utilizing these medicines.

▶ The reality of the widespread use of psychedelics, and the importance of focusing on the greater healing of humanity amidst a time of global transition and suffering.

Sam Perry's Links & Resources

▶ Website: https://www.arborvitaeny.com/corefaculty/samuel-perry

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