In this heartfelt episode Xóchitl interviews Moudou Baqui, also known as J. Petty, a third-generation metaphysician and student of human consciousness. The conversation explores Moudou’s rich background in African martial arts, metacognition, and entheogens, passed down from his spiritual teacher and father. Moudou shares a profound parable, 'The Story of the Water People,' emphasizing the importance of preserving ancient wisdom and traditions. Xóchitl and Moudou discuss how sacred plant medicines, particularly mushrooms, can facilitate personal and community transformation. Moudou talks about his journey and the teachings that have guided him in this work. The episode commemorates valuable insights into maintaining and honoring cultural traditions in a modern world.

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Moudou Baqui aka J. Petty is a lifelong citizen of Highland Park a small city located in the heart of Detroit. He has been a student in the origins of human consciousness since an early age. He is a third generation metaphysican. His introduction to the esoteric came from his father, a respected spiritual teacher, a tradition began by his grandfather, who began his studies in the early 1900's. At his father's urging, he continued his studies of ancient knowledge and to go beyond the “spiritual industrialist hustle” without the formality of known institutions but to seek the root.. Under the tutelage of “Ahati”(Grandmaster) Kilyndi Iyi he studied African combative martial arts and culture for over 20 years, in this pursuit he was exposed to the knowledge and application, cultivation and cultural history of entheogenic plants. He has further continued his studies of ancient human history, metacognition and entheogens via travel on several continents. He has been a return speaker at Breaking convention and several other platforms throughout the U.K. , Germany, Turkey, Africa and the Americas.

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Show notes: 

(00:00) Introduction to Sacred Psychedelics

(01:05) Guest Introduction: Moudou Baqui

(04:24) Opening Prayer and Sacred Space

(08:32) Moudou Baqui’s Origin Story

(15:39) The Story of the Water People

(21:03) Sponsors and Announcements

(34:55) Teaching and Honoring Sacred Medicines

(39:53) Final Reflections and Wisdom

(43:00) Closing Remarks