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Modern Spirit Podcast

Joe Tafur
Spiritual Healing
Ancient Knowledge
Psychedelic Therapy
Ayahuasca Retreats
Indigenous Communities
Plant Medicine
Peyote
Psychedelics
Music
Integration Of Western and Ancestral Medicine
Psychedelic Therapies
Cultural Preservation
Ancestral Knowledge
Policy Reforms
Colombia
Music In Healing
Ayahuasca
Breathwork
Mental Health
Morning Star Conservancy

Modern Spirit is a nonprofit organization focused on demonstrating the value of spiritual healing in modern healthcare.

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For this next episode, we speak to Sam Believ, Founder of La Wayra, one of the highest-rated ayahuasca retreats in South America, and Ian McCall, a retired MMA World Champion, performance coach, and founder of Athletes Journey Home – a nonprofit that... more

“Trees have all of this medicine…fruits, the bark is medicine, the leaves. All of that is waiting; it’s potent, it’s dormant.”

Jason Grechanik has spent more than 25 years immersed in the study and practice of plants as medicine. As a tabaquero, he ... more

In this episode, Dr. Tafur and Natasha spoke to Tatiana Aya Tupinambá and Charles Johnston. Tatiana is a Brazilian born Indigenous woman and traditionally trained spiritual healer, who has been an ayahuasca curandera for over 10 years. Charles has gu... more

Why are wild peyote populations shrinking, and what can be done about it?

In this episode, we explore the sacred medicine of peyote and efforts to conserve it with Leonardo Mercado. We discuss restrictive U.S. laws, unregulated harvesting, ongoing ... more

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Recent Guests

Ian McCall
Retired MMA world champion, performance coach, founder of Athletes Journey Home
Athletes Journey Home
Episode: Episode 10: Healing Elite Fighters and Athletes – Ayahuasca & Brain Mapping | Ian McCall & Sam Believ
Sam Believ
Founder of La Wayra ayahuasca retreat center in Colombia; host of Ayahuasca Podcast
La Wayra; Ayahuasca Podcast
Episode: Episode 10: Healing Elite Fighters and Athletes – Ayahuasca & Brain Mapping | Ian McCall & Sam Believ
Jason Grechanik
Tabačuero and dieta practitioner bridging Amazonian and Celtic tree wisdom
Dietas and tobacco work; Temple of the Way of Light (past)
Episode: Episode 9: Plant Diets, Tobacco and Trees as Medicine | Jason Grechanik
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá
Indigenous Brazilian traditional healer and ayahuasca curandera
Curandera/Nekawa
Episode: Episode 8: Students of the Jungle — Return to Essence, Ibogaine in Brazil & the Path of the Medicine Woman | Tatiana and Charles
Charles Johnston
Author, producer and educator in addiction and psychedelics
Nekawa
Episode: Episode 8: Students of the Jungle — Return to Essence, Ibogaine in Brazil & the Path of the Medicine Woman | Tatiana and Charles
Xochi Bucuru
A Colombian traditional healer, educator, and promoter of Indigenous community projects.
Modern Spirit
Episode: Episode 6: Introducing the Course: Spiritual Medicine for Integrative Health | Xochi Bucuru
Tania de Jong
Award-winning soprano, social entrepreneur, and spiritual journey woman.
Mind Medicine Australia
Episode: Episode 5: Reimagining Healing - How Psychedelics, Science of Song & Policy Are Reshaping Care | Tania de Jong AM
Edward James
PhD in medicinal chemistry with research in drug policy and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies.
Independent Indigenous Medicines Researcher
Episode: Episode 4: Quantum Physics, Plant Medicines & the Study of Consciousness | Edward James & Joachim Keppler
Joachim Keppler
Studied physics specializing in quantum field theory, focusing on consciousness mechanisms.
DIWISS Research Institute
Episode: Episode 4: Quantum Physics, Plant Medicines & the Study of Consciousness | Edward James & Joachim Keppler

Hosts

Natasha Penton
Co-host of the podcast; handles hosting duties and guest coordination; focuses on bridging science and spirituality in healthcare.
Dr. Joe Tafur
Co-host and co-founder; integrative physician with focus on ayahuasca, spiritual healing, and cross-cultural medicine.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Thank you for Plant Medicine

    Thank you for sharing your experiences and wisdom with the healings of plant medicine.

    It’s very helpful to gain knowledge on various perspectives from multiple people within the plant healing community.

    All your service are much appreciated!

    Cheers,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T MayMoney
    United States7 years ago
  • Modern shaman relevant to 1st world issues

    Humble and disarming professional doctor with compassion rooted in ancient traditions and first-hand experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and healing with the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    earthly_explorer
    United States9 years ago
  • Exploring modern spirituality and it's importance for health

    Well worth listening too. The podcast covers the intersection between modern spirituality and health. Hopefully more episodes to come! A must for people looking for an alternatives view on health and it's integration in our soul.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatildaQ
    Australia9 years ago

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Episode 9: Plant Diets, Tobacco and Trees as Medicine | Jason Grechanik
Q: What role does dreams play in dieta, and how do you translate those experiences into practical healing?
Dreams are a language the plants use to teach; during dieta, the dream space becomes a direct portal to the plant's teaching, guiding healing on physical, mental, and emotional levels and helping integrate lessons into daily life.
Episode 9: Plant Diets, Tobacco and Trees as Medicine | Jason Grechanik
Q: Could you explain how the dieta works and how it differs from the more common Western approach to plant medicine?
The dieta is a structured process with isolation, fasting or food restriction, and daily ingestion of the plant through tobacco, designed to forge a deep, singular relationship with that plant and to unfold healing over weeks or months rather than in one big reveal.
Episode 8: Students of the Jungle — Return to Essence, Ibogaine in Brazil & the Path of the Medicine Woman | Tatiana and Charles
Q: What is the status of the Nekawa project in Brazil and how can listeners support?
They are building the space and navigating legislation, planning to open to a broader community once paperwork is in order, with ongoing fundraising and community involvement.
Episode 8: Students of the Jungle — Return to Essence, Ibogaine in Brazil & the Path of the Medicine Woman | Tatiana and Charles
Q: How do Tatiana and Charles balance traditional indigenous practices with modern medical approaches in Nekawa?
They envision a two-track model where Ibogaine is used for detox within a clinical framework, while Tatiana's Ayahuasca-led practices, plant diets, and nature-based living form the longer-term, holistic recovery and reintegration program.
Episode 8: Students of the Jungle — Return to Essence, Ibogaine in Brazil & the Path of the Medicine Woman | Tatiana and Charles
Q: What motivated you to create the Curandera documentary, and what impact did you hope to achieve?
They initially aimed to document the jungle and ceremony for participants, not as a broader film project, hoping to demystify the experience and provide a vivid, respectful depiction that supports participants' preparation and understanding.

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A thoughtful show at the intersection of spirituality, healing, and science, frequently inviting guests who explore plant medicines, indigenous wisdom, psychedelics, and integrative health. Episodes often center on cross-cultural healing practices, the role of ceremony and music in wellbeing, and the evolving policy and research landscape that surrounds spiritual healing in modern healthcare. Noteworthy are discussions that bridge traditional knowledge with Western medicine, and guests who bring both clinical insight and lived experiential perspectives. This mix makes it a compelling fit for listeners who want practical takeaways for healthcare, mindfulness, and systemic change, as well as for potential guests aiming to share rigorous conte... more

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1. Ian McCall
2. Sam Believ
3. Jason Grechanik
4. Tatiana Aya Tupinambá
5. Charles Johnston
6. Xochi Bucuru
7. Tania de Jong
8. Edward James

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