48. Haitian Vodou, Psychedelics & Ancestral Healing

How do you reclaim your lineage when it’s been severed by colonization, religion, or time? In this deeply personal episode of The High Guide, singer Lalin St. Juste embarks on a solo psilocybin journey with the intention of reconnecting to her Haitian ancestry. Guided by the Ioa spirits of Vodou and supported by ritual, sound, and nature, Lalin opens to a spiritual realm long obscured by silence. From bodily discomfort to divine symbolism, she discovers that healing is a duet between voice and spirit. Hosted by April Pride, with integration led by psychedelic guide Natasha Lannerd, this episode offers a rich exploration of what it means to use psychedelics not just for introspection—but for ancestral transformation.

🔵 Key Takeaways

-Lalin’s solo trip was a spiritual pilgrimage, invoking the Ioa spirits Lasirenn, Dambalah, Marassa, and Erzulie Freda.

-Her voice became a healing tool during moments of physical discomfort, echoing the ancestral gifts passed down through generations.

-Water, twins, and music emerged as core symbols linking Lalin’s body to her Haitian lineage.

-The Marassa, divine twins in Vodou, became spiritual guides during the journey—prompting connection, reflection, and even a new tattoo.

-Discomfort became a doorway: Natasha reframes physical unease as an energetic shift, part of the human-spiritual integration process.

Learn more about this episode, including guests and resources on substack:https://aprilpride.substack.com/p/haitian-vodou-psychedelic

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