Dr. Larry Norris: Decriminalize Nature

Larry Norris, PhD is the co-founder of Decriminalize Nature, which began in Oakland, CA in 2019 and has sprouted across the US. DN-related policy has now passed in seven cities nationwide with at least three more cities looking to pass before the end of the year. He is also the co-founder of Entheogenic Research Integration and Education (ERIE), a nonprofit organization that offers education and integration support for those interested in entheogens. His doctoral research focuses on ayahuasca experiences and integration, as well as expanding integration concepts beyond the psychotherapeutic paradigm. He believes it is an unalienable right to have one’s own relationship with Nature, and encourages empowering grassroots communities to build local and culturally relevant support structures related to entheogens. In this conversation, we cover: Larry’s lifelong ever-present interest in human consciousness  Reflecting on the evolution of the conversation around integration (used to be perceived as a pursuit of the ego) The difference between legalization and decriminalization  Decriminalize Nature as a PEOPLE POWERED MOVEMENT  The basics of HOW TO engage with local politics  And so much more.