Ep.37 The Dark Side of Plant Medicine: Abuse of Power

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.   Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Facilitator Training 2022 – Apply now! https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/training   Look into my book: Heart Medicine, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy and the integration process https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/book   Join my Circle on YouTube: Healing & Awakening with Nina Izel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTkBkcqaF4SKt07HFtZAQQ   And join my mailing list here https://www.avatarhealingarts.com/contact   Join my Club: Healing & Awakening on Clubhouse Every second Tuesday 5pm CST: All about Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy www.clubhouse.com   On Spotify: New Paradigm Healing, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1rFFUXXJqZ9DH5eCxCdaep?si=a_z69luvTKSWPu8upjbUWg&dl_branch=1   On Vimeo: Avatar Healing Arts Podcast, Ayahuasca Assisted Therapy https://vimeo.com/newparadigmhealing   Bonnie Divina Maa www.awakenascend.com