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In the Brainforest Café, Dennis McKenna discusses a wide range of topics related to philosophy, plant medicines, psychedelics and consciousness in nature. Guests are invited from diverse fields such as anthropology, neuroscience, and spirituality to explore various aspects of the human experience. Some of the topics that are covered in the Brainforest Café include the history and the role of plant... more

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Dennis McKenna and OpticMystic explore humble, a graphic meditation on openness, self-questioning, books, technology, AI, love, and the ongoing mystery of what it means to be human.

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OpticMystic a.k.a Hugo Amadeu is just a human fascinated by ... more

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In this special crossover episode of Plants of the Gods and Brainforest Café, Dennis McKenna and Mark Plotkin explore sacred plant medicines, psychedelic science, and indigenous wisdom, moving from DMT and ayahuasca to virola snuffs, salvia, ibogaine... more

Ethnobiologist Michael Coe returns to Brainforest Café with a special

mission: to turn the spotlight onto Dennis McKenna’s lifelong dedication

to ayahuasca, visionary plants, and ethnopharmacology. In this intimate

conversation, Michael honors Den... more

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Discover Una Meistere’s journey from Soviet-era Latvia to becoming a

bridge between indigenous plant medicines, psychedelic science, art, and

Baltic traditions in this in-depth conversation with ethnobotanist

Dennis McKenna. They explore ayahuasca... more

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Recent Guests

Hugo Amadeus
Designer, writer, and philosopher involved in Humble; worked on DMT: The Spirit Molecule and at McKenna Academy
CWays Home; McKenna Academy; Espd50 conference organizer
Episode: Books, Human Creativity and "humble", a Graphic Meditation Tool for Openness
Una Meistere
Cultural journalist and curator, co-founder of artterritory.com and spiriterritory.com.
Veseliga Latvija Healthy Latvia
Episode: Psychedelics, Baltic Traditions & Rethinking Mental Health in Latvia
Graham St John
Cultural anthropologist and historian of transformational events
University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Episode: Strange Attractor: The Hallucinatory Life of Terence McKenna
Tony Ācworth
Visionary herbalist, psychedelic advocate, forest guide, and creator behind DelOs, focusing on herbal-supported microdose blends.
DelOs
Episode: Creating Human-Centered, Ethical AI Inspired by Nature
Dr. Harry Shirley
PhD in Organic Chemistry with a deep passion for Jungian thought
Episode: The Buddhabrot - Unlocking the Mathematical Code of Consciousness
Dr. Andrew Gallimore
Computational neurobiologist and author of several books on psychedelics.
Author, researcher
Episode: Exploring the DMT Realm and the Nature of Reality
Steve Elfrink
Founder of OmTerra with over 40 years of experience in psychedelic medicine and integrative healing.
OmTerra
Episode: Psychedelics, Dissociation & Trauma
Isaac Abrams
A self-taught artist and pioneer of psychedelic art.
Episode: The Original Psychedelic Artist - From NYC to the World
Howard Sprouse
CEO of Remediators, Inc. and developer of bioremediation technologies since the mid-1990s
Remediators, Inc.
Episode: Fungi, Ecology, and Bioremediation Technologies.

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Dennis McKenna
Host of Brainforest Café; long-time researcher and writer focused on plant medicines, psychedelics, and consciousness.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Hanging in there

    It’s interesting to hear how motivated everyone is to talk about their transformative experience still..when I made the language of psilocybin and dmt video that I emailed to you after I finished editing it, experts were seeping out of every corner of all media, having some expert knowledge about drug experience..now that time has lost some steam and no of those people are anywhere to be found, psilocybin is still incredible, and more interesting and “less challenging”(ego is reinforced but visu... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    hallucinacious
    United States2 years ago

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The show blends science, culture, and spirituality in a way that feels authentic and insightful.
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Honoring Dennis McKenna’s Lifetime of Enduring Plant Wisdom, Mentorship, and Inspiration to the Next Generation
Q: What would be your greatest words of wisdom to young people looking up to you?
Stay open, stay curious, and don't be afraid of asking silly questions; discover what you are passionate about and pursue it wholeheartedly.
Honoring Dennis McKenna’s Lifetime of Enduring Plant Wisdom, Mentorship, and Inspiration to the Next Generation
Q: What are some of your greatest lessons or messages that you've received from the plants through your own personal experiences?
The greatest lessons include the humility of acknowledging how little we know and the profound connection between humans, plants, and the processes sustaining life on earth.
Honoring Dennis McKenna’s Lifetime of Enduring Plant Wisdom, Mentorship, and Inspiration to the Next Generation
Q: What do you feel is the most enriching or rewarding experience that you've had as a result of your lifetime of work?
I think the rewarding experience is the ability to sample many of these visionary plants and learn from them.
It's Going to Get Weirder: The Terence McKenna Story
Q: What is your projected release date?
We're hoping to release it in November of 2026, which will coincide with Terence McKenna's 80th birthday.
It's Going to Get Weirder: The Terence McKenna Story
Q: Who are you trying to reach and what should they expect from this documentary?
I want to reach those who know a little about Terence but are curious about his early life and why he remains relevant today.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brainforest Café

What is Brainforest Café about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful exploration of plant medicines, psychedelics, and consciousness through conversations that blend science, indigenous wisdom, and spiritual inquiry. Guests range from ethnobiologists and neuroscientists to cultural journalists and practitioners, with recurring themes on traditional healing, psychedelic-assisted therapy, ecological stewardship, and the cultural implications of altered states. Noteworthy is the emphasis on mentorship, indigenous knowledge, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic science, therapy, and art, making it a compelling listen for researchers, clinicians, and curious minds interested in how plants, culture, and consciousness intersect.

Overall, the show tends to attract listeners who value rigorous disc... more

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2. Una Meistere
3. Graham St John
4. Tony Ācworth
5. Dr. Harry Shirley
6. Dr. Andrew Gallimore
7. Steve Elfrink
8. Isaac Abrams

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