In this episode, Xochitl sits down with Joseph Octaviani, a natural healer, herbalist and spiritual entrepreneur to explore how life's rhythms mirror nature's own; prompting a commitment to advocate for environmental preservation. The episode also examines the balance between materialism, spiritual growth, and ecological responsibility, while opening up conversation on how mushrooms can condense generations of ancestral healing.

Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue that challenges conventions, encourages holistic health, and emphasizes our role as stewards of the Earth.

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(00:00) Welcome to Sacred Psychedelics!

(00:45) Who is Joseph Octaviani?

(02:11) Opening Prayer

(06:28) How sickness started Joseph's path to herbalism

(20:49) Nature teaches us about our bodies

(21:58) The one fault of new age spirituality

(25:01) Disconnection from "mother"

(29:24) The connection between God and mushrooms

(29:50) Herbs are not supplements

(31:03) Joseph's relationship to mushrooms

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(38:46) The connection between plants and humans

(40:37) Deeper meanings from the movie "Avatar"

(45:58) Plants as a reminder of abundance

(49:11) Colonized stereotypes around wealth and money

(50:58) Plant and fungi medicines as condensed healers of generational trauma

(58:45) Joseph's Biggest Struggle

(01:03:05) Self love appreciation

(01:06:14) One piece of guiding wisdom

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