The Dark side of Plant medicine: abuse of power

In this episode I chat with my dear sister Bonnie Divina Maa about the dark side of plant medicine and the misuse of power in psychedelic assisted therapy. Today we focus on the abuse of power and money specifically in the plant medicine spaces. Listen in and tell us what you think!

Highlights

How to recognize predators, what are the red flags?

The reputation of a healer

Manipulation, gaslighting and disempowering people

Lack of informed consent

Shaming, humiliating and threatening people in a healing container

The Shaman’s spell

Exploitation of plants and people for self serving purposes

Speaking out for transparency

Quality over quantity

Mantra for this week:

"If you think you are enlightened, go home and visit your family!"

Remember, you are the healer and love is the medicine.

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Bonnie Divina Maa

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