The Cannabis Code: Beyond the High

Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma speaks with Dr. Shelly Prasad, a multifaceted healer, chiropractor, and womb shaman. Dr. Prasad shares her remarkable journey of discovering profound healing through the sacred use of cannabis, discussing how it compares to other plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca. She explains her transformative self-healing practices, including body-mind synchronization and somatophobia - the fear of the body. The discussion delves into the nuances of ceremonial cannabis use, its ancestral roots, and its potential to unlock higher consciousness and true healing. Dr. Prasad also touches on the importance of integration and the challenges posed by the current legal and societal framework around plant medicines. This episode provides deep insights into the therapeutic potentials of sacred plant medicines and Dr. Prasad's mission to guide individuals to their inner healer. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:35 Exploring Cannabis and Consciousness 01:42 Meet Dr. Shelly Prasad 02:29 Personal Journey and Discoveries 05:35 Understanding Somatophobia 07:23 The Role of Plant Medicine 13:07 Guided Sacred Cannabis Journey 28:49 Challenges and Overcoming Somatophobia 33:15 Guided Cannabis Ceremonies: A Slow Approach 33:29 Understanding the Endocannabinoid System 33:47 Recreational vs. Medicinal Cannabis Use 35:10 Sacred Cannabis Ceremonies for Healing 36:58 Personal Healing Journey: Chiropractic and Cannabis 40:28 The Role of Cannabis in Spiritual Practices 41:32 Cannabis vs. Other Plant Medicines 42:35 Integration and Guidance with Cannabis 48:35 Challenges in the Medical System 53:26 Synthetic vs. Natural Plant Medicines 57:45 Connecting with Dr. Shelly Persad 58:56 Censorship and Social Media Challenges 01:00:51 Final Thoughts and Wisdom To learn more about Dr. Shelly Persad, please visit: https://www.drshellypersad.com/ To read Somatophobia, please visit Amazon