Discover the ancient wisdom and traditional practices of plant/animal medicine on 'Traditional Medicine with Shamanflora'. Ximena Garcia is our host. She is the current Center Director of a Healing Center in Iquitos, Peru, called Shamanflora, an Advance Kambo practitioner trainer and Integration Coach. Each week, we delve into the science and traditional uses of various medicinal plants or animals, from the well-known to the obscure. Join us as we explore the physical and spiritual benefits ...
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Hosted by Monica Morales-Garcia and Asha Dahya, Green Tide Rising is an eight-episode audio documentary series that shines a light on the accomplishments of the Green Wave movement in Latin America, which is instrumental in shaping some of the most progressive abortion policies in the world. Grounded in rigorous research and steeped in our cultural zeitgeist, audiences will have a front row seat to the true stories of this modern movement. Through the eyes of feminist lawyer and reproductive ...
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The 4 Step Discipline Framework: Clarity, Mindset, Muscle, Movement
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19:10Discover how true discipline begins with clarity, mindset, and self-love. Ximena shares powerful insights on using plant medicine, intentional routines, and self-worth to create lasting consistency. This episode is your guide to turning devotion into daily action. Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditi…
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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Climbing to the Top on Crutches
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1:04:04Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share on Spotify & AppleBy Ximena Garcia
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Beyond the Quick Fix: Why Plant Medicine Is Not Your Savior
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15:53In this episode of Traditional Medicine with Shamanflora, we explore the hard truths behind the word “medicine” and why plant medicines are not quick fixes. Inspired by a powerful post from Joshua Macin, this conversation dives deep into our cultural programming around instant relief, the misuse of sacred tools, and the real work of healing—integra…
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In this episode, Ximena Garcia explores the importance of self-discovery, the inner battle of 'you versus you', and how to meet resistance with compassion. The conversation delves into the discomfort of growth, the significance of understanding the shadow self, and the value of seeking support during struggles. Ultimately, it is a call to embrace o…
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Growing Through the fire: Learning to Love the Parts We Fear
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21:55After returning from the jungle, Ximena Garcia opens up about the true challenges of integration — navigating stillness, anger, frustration, and the raw emotions that rise after deep healing work. In this episode, she shares a powerful reflection on embracing uncomfortable feelings, letting go, and learning to love even the parts we were taught to …
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How Ayahuasca Taught Me to Wait: My Second Ceremony
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25:11In this episode Ximena shares the story of her second ayahuasca ceremony — a night that unfolded with gentle visions, profound stillness, and a powerful lesson in the art of waiting. What began as a search for guidance on how to nurture and sustain her sacred center became a spiritual invitation to be fully present. Through the voice of the medicin…
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What I Learned in the Jungle — And Why I Think You’re Meant to Hear It
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28:13In this episode, Ximena shares what unfolded in one of her most powerful Ayahuasca ceremonies yet at Shamanflora — and the lesson she didn’t know she needed. A story about strength, surrender, and what happens when we stop trying to control. Maybe this is what you need to hear today. Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow …
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Rooted in Failure: Growing Toward Success
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18:57What if failure wasn’t something to avoid—but something sacred? In this episode, Ximena Garcia invites you to explore the hidden wisdom in our mistakes, imperfections, and detours. Through story, plant medicine, and personal truth, you’ll find a new way to relate to failure—and maybe even thank it. Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanfl…
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I Dare You to Be Bold: Awakening Your Inner Fire in Times of Change
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20:30In this powerful and reflective episode of Traditional Medicine with Shaman Flora, we explore the call to courage that often whispers through our challenges. Ximena shares a raw and deeply personal meditation on embracing authenticity, dismantling societal expectations, and confronting fear with radical boldness. From her journey as an immigrant wo…
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From Fear to Faith: Shelby’s Journey Through Ayahuasca, Anxiety, and Awakening
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1:04:27In this soul-stirring episode Ximena welcomes Shelby Lee, who shares her profound and personal journey through healing power with madre ayahuasca. From battling anxiety, codependency, and inner doubt to finding clarity, connection, and deep self-love, Shelby opens up about what it took to say yes to the jungle—and to herself. She walks us through t…
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Embracing Self-Love: How to Become Your Own Ideal Partner
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27:02Are you truly loving yourself the way you deserve? In this episode of Traditional Medicine with ShamanFlora, host Ximena explores the deep connection between self-love and relationships. Learn how to embody the qualities of your ideal partner, navigate emotional healing, and build a fulfilling relationship with yourself. Tune in for insights on sel…
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The Power of Nothingness: Exploring Consciousness Through Sacred Plants and Animals Practices
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21:37What lies beyond the noise of our minds? In this deeply introspective episode, we explore the vast, infinite space of nothingness—a place of pure creation and transformation. Through personal experiences with sacred plants like Bufo, Ayahuasca, Peyote, and Kambo, we uncover how these ancient tools can dissolve the ego, enhance neuroplasticity, and …
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Breaking Through Fear: The Terror Barrier & Jungle Lessons
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22:17In this special jungle edition of Traditional Medicine with Shaman Flora, we explore the powerful concept of the Terror Barrier—the invisible wall of fear that stands between us and our biggest dreams. From plant medicine ceremonies to life-changing decisions, fear often appears right before transformation. Join me as I share a story that changed m…
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The Power of Kambo: Detox, Purge, Transform
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25:22Ximena takes us on a journey into the discovery of Kambo, the sacred frog medicine of the Amazon jungle. She explores its history, powerful detoxification effects, and how it can be used with either with a trained facilitator or through self-dosing. Tune in to learn how this powerful frog can support deep healing. Find Your Host: On Instagram @sham…
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The Journey Within: Bobinsana, Dreamwalking & Deep Healing with Ximena García
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1:15:22In this special episode of Traditional Medicine with Shamanflora the podcast’s original host, Ximena Garcia, takes the guest seat as Chase steps in to interview her about her powerful Master Plant Dieta with Bobinsana. She shares her intense journey of fasting, isolation, and deep introspection, leading to profound dream experiences, emotional brea…
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From Fear to Trust: Alex Levitan’s Transformational Journey with Ayahuasca
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42:21In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, host Ximena Garcia welcomes Alex Levitan, a courageous 20-year-old who embarked on an unexpected yet life-changing journey into the heart of the Amazon to experience the power of ayahuasca. From overcoming self-doubt and physical struggles to finding trust, faith, and inner strength, Alex shares the ra…
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Healing Grief – Understanding, Navigating, and the Role of Plant Medicine
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32:05This week I want to discuss the complex and multifaceted nature of grief, and how it is not merely an emotion to be overcome but a profound experience that can teach us valuable lessons about love and loss. I also cover the various types of grief, including anticipatory and ambiguous grief, and the stages of grief that we may navigate. Finally I to…
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Why Discomfort Leads to Comfort: The Growth Equation
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20:29In this episode of Traditional Medicine with Shaman Flora, host Ximena Garcia explores the importance of embracing discomfort as a pathway to growth and healing. She discusses the three levels of learning—intellectual, emotional, and visceral—and shares personal experiences of navigating discomfort during illness. The conversation highlights the si…
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In this episode, Ximena Garcia discusses her transformative journey in traditional medicine and the importance of healing. She emphasizes the necessity of letting go of old stories and beliefs that hinder personal growth. Ximena shares insights on how past experiences shape our identities and the power of choice in defining who we want to be. The c…
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Self-Love, Healing, and Bobinsana in the Jungle
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55:41In this episode, Ximena and Lauren delve into the transformative experience of dieting the master plant Bobinsana in the Amazon jungle. They explore the journey of self-discovery, healing, and the profound lessons learned through facing fears and embracing vulnerability. Lauren shares her personal challenges and triumphs during the dieta, highlight…
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In this reflective episode, Ximena Garcia opens up about a year of profound challenges, including career transitions, personal loss, and healing. She shares the lessons learned from grief and self-discovery, offering insights into embracing change and finding growth through life’s trials. — Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com …
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Election 2024 Recap: This is Not the End of the Fight (English)
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27:38Hosts Asha Dahya and Monica Morales Garcia reflect on the 2024 election results, from the presidential outcome to ballot measures in ten U.S. states. They are joined by feminist lawyer and researcher Ximena Casas, Charo Valero of the Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Maria Di Franco Quinonez at Equis, and a chorus of feminist leaders from …
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Election 2024 Recap: This is Not the End of the Fight (Bilingual)
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27:35Hosts Asha Dahya and Monica Morales Garcia reflect on the 2024 election results, from the presidential outcome to ballot measures in ten U.S. states. They are joined by feminist lawyer and researcher Ximena Casas, Charo Valero of the Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, Maria Di Franco Quinonez at Equis, and a chorus of feminist leaders from …
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U.S. Part 2: The Green Tide Rises (English)
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57:43In the final episode of Season One, we’re on the U.S.-Mexico border, meeting some of the women at the forefront of bringing the Green Wave to this country. On the cusp of an election that could change the course of reproductive rights for generations, their stories show us that the fight for bodily autonomy has no borders. In the face of extreme an…
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U.S. Part 2: The Green Tide Rises (Bilingual)
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57:41In the final episode of Season One, we’re on the U.S.-Mexico border, meeting some of the women at the forefront of bringing the Green Wave to this country. On the cusp of an election that could change the course of reproductive rights for generations, their stories show us that the fight for bodily autonomy has no borders. In the face of extreme an…
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U.S. Part 1: Storytelling, Conversation & Community
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43:42If it’s policy change we want, narrative change is the tool. In this episode, we are highlighting stories of people in the United States who are being harmed by restrictive abortion laws, and how storytelling can be the spark that creates change. Joining the conversation are Green Wave leaders who are bringing the movement to the U.S. - Colombian-A…
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BRAZIL: Crossing Borders For Care (Bilingual)
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40:58In this episode, we dive into Brazil’s fight for abortion rights as the country faces increasing Evangelical influence and restrictive laws which aim to pin homicide charges on people seeking abortions. Abortion is allowed in three exceptions, but Evangelical lawmakers are working to advance a landmark case that could make it illegal for victims of…
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BRAZIL: Crossing Borders For Care (English)
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40:58In this episode, we dive into Brazil’s fight for abortion rights as the country faces increasing Evangelical influence and restrictive laws which aim to pin homicide charges on people seeking abortions. Abortion is allowed in three exceptions, but Evangelical lawmakers are working to advance a landmark case that could make it illegal for victims of…
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: The Fight for Three Exceptions - Is It Enough? (Bilingual)
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43:43In this episode, we head to the Dominican Republic, which shares an island with Haiti in the Caribbean. We highlight the movement for Las Tres Causales, or The Three Exceptions, hearing different perspectives from activists and organizers about why these exceptions are not enough, but are an important first step in a longer fight. With a focus on i…
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: The Fight for Three Exceptions - Is It Enough? (English)
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43:46In this episode, we head to the Dominican Republic, which shares an island with Haiti in the Caribbean. We highlight the movement for Las Tres Causales, or The Three Exceptions, hearing different perspectives from activists and organizers about why these exceptions are not enough, but are an important first step in a longer fight. With a focus on i…
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COLOMBIA - From Three Exceptions to Decriminalization (English)
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36:21The Green Wave picks up momentum in Colombia, when in 2022, the country went from having only three exceptions to the abortion to decriminalizing abortion on all grounds up to 24 weeks of pregnancy - one of the most progressive abortion policies in the world. This all happened in the same year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, where it…
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COLOMBIA - From Three Exceptions to Decriminalization (Bilingual)
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36:22The Green Wave picks up momentum in Colombia, when in 2022, the country went from having only three exceptions to the abortion to decriminalizing abortion on all grounds up to 24 weeks of pregnancy - one of the most progressive abortion policies in the world. This all happened in the same year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, where it…
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In this episode we’re connecting the dots between abortion rights, bodily autonomy and sexual liberation. Because you know what we almost never talk about when we talk about abortion? Sex! Artist, organizer and abortion storyteller Favianna Rodriguez shares her journey toward sexual liberation, an intimate story of how her self-managed abortion all…
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In episode two, we journey to El Salvador, a country described by the United Nations as one of the most dangerous places in the world for women. El Salvador has a total ban on abortion, and as a result, women are being jailed for suspected abortions, stillbirths, and miscarriages.This week, we meet Teodora Vasquez, a woman who experienced an obstet…
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In episode two, we journey to El Salvador, a country described by the United Nations as one of the most dangerous places in the world for women. El Salvador has a total ban on abortion, and as a result, women are being jailed for suspected abortions, stillbirths, and miscarriages.This week, we meet Teodora Vasquez, a woman who experienced an obstet…
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ARGENTINA - Birthplace of the Green Wave (English)
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41:47Our series begins in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of the Green Wave. In 2020, Argentina achieved a milestone by legalizing abortion up to 14 weeks. But a new right-wing president could potentially jeopardize this progress. We meet feminist lawyer Soledad Deza, who represented Belén, a woman who was imprisoned for an obstetric emergency and whose st…
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ARGENTINA - Birthplace of the Green Wave (Bilingual)
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41:46Our series begins in Buenos Aires, the birthplace of the Green Wave. In 2020, Argentina achieved a milestone by legalizing abortion up to 14 weeks. But a new right-wing president could potentially jeopardize this progress. We meet feminist lawyer Soledad Deza, who represented Belén, a woman who was imprisoned for an obstetric emergency and whose st…
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GREEN TIDE RISING (GTR) is an eight-episode audio and video series that spotlights Latin America's Green Wave movement and how it's shaping some of the most progressive abortion policies in the world, while asking the question: what can those of us fighting for reproductive freedoms in the U.S. learn from their iconic leadership? Through the eyes o…
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Today we bid adieu, albeit temporarily, to the podcast. Ximena discusses the wisdom gained through illness, the importance of redefining beliefs, and the necessity of embracing stillness, as well as what is next down the line. — Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review, Subscri…
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Jungle Journey: Rediscovering Life After a Pause
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28:38— Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share on Spotify & AppleBy Ximena Garcia
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Pause and Reflect: On Seasonal Sabbatical
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14:52— Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share on Spotify & AppleBy Ximena Garcia
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Ximena's Transformative Journey with Psychedelic Mushrooms
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20:43— Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share on Spotify & AppleBy Ximena Garcia
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This episode we’re discussing the Victim Bypass and providing the wisdom to discern between the need for genuine support and the temptation to seek attention through victimhood, helping you to reclaim the power to sculpt your destiny. — Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review,…
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Spiritual Bypassing: The Horoscope Bypass
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19:29This week we continue our Spiritual Bypassing series with the 'horoscope bypass,' where the stars are used not as a map but as a shield from self-responsibility and inner growth. Together, we'll explore the delicate dance between seeking wisdom from the universe and anchoring into our true selves, to gracefully reveal the pathways of our destiny. —…
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This week we are continuing our spiritual bypassing series and exploring the archetype of the 'psychonaut'—those who may seek refuge in psychedelics to escape reality, rather than embracing these powerful substances as tools for consciousness expansion. — Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medi…
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Spiritual Bypassing: Unmasking the Saint Bypasser
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15:10Could you be unknowingly sidestepping your spiritual growth? Shed light on the 'Saint Bypasser' within you as we journey through the complex interplay of light and shadow in our latest podcast episode. Spirituality isn't just about the peaks but also the valleys. Discover the multifaceted nature of love, and why embracing every aspect of it is vita…
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Reflections on Spiritual Bypassing and True Enlightenment
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21:02This episode is a heartfelt reflection on life's cycles and how our inner transformations mirror them. Steer clear of the spiritual aggrandizement trap, a common pitfall for even the most enlightened leaders, as we dissect the nuances of spiritual bypassing. — Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional…
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Embracing Resilience and Cultivating Mindful Choices, with Gonzalo Hernandez
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39:47Join us as we welcome back Gonzalo Hernandez to share his wisdom on maintaining unwavering resilience amidst life's trials. In this heartfelt conversation, Gonzalo reveals the inner strength required to embrace traditional and plant medicine experiences, no matter how daunting they may seem. Together, we explore the development of mental and spirit…
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The Essential Role of Community in Plant Medicine and Personal Growth
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20:14— Find Your Host: On Instagram @shamanflora shamanflora.com Follow The Podcast, Traditional Medicine: Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share on Spotify & AppleBy Ximena Garcia
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The Psychedelic Dialogues: Christ Consciousness Meets Plant Wisdom
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