Psychedelic Conversations | Courtni StarHeart - Ayahuasca and Cultural Appropriation #132

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Episode 132:

In this episode we delve into the deep-rooted traditions of Native American healing practices, exploring the true meaning of being a medicine person. Courtni shares her journey of over 20 years of intensive training and mentorship under tribal elders, contrasting this with the rise of self-proclaimed facilitators in the modern psychedelic space. We discuss the critical importance of respecting indigenous practices, the challenges of preserving sacred knowledge, and the dangers posed by untrained practitioners. Additionally, we touch on the impact of commercialization and the integrity required in working with plant medicine. Join us for an enlightening conversation about authenticity, spiritual responsibility, and the future of plant-based healing in a rapidly evolving world.

About Courtni:

Courtni “Starheart” Hale is a Traditional Spiritual Guide, Shaman (Medicine Person) and Visionary Artist. She has completed a 7-Year Residency in Traditional Southwestern Shamanic Practices by Medicine Man Patricio Dominguez (of DMT: Spirit Molecule). She was authorized to independently hold ceremony and certied in 2008 by the Church of the Spiritual Path. She is the Founder of the Church of the Natural Law and the Medicine Retreats of Finding The Force.

As a National Merit Scholar, she received a full scholarship from American University and completed two bachelor’s degrees to Graduate from the School of International Service Class of 97, BAS Latin American Studies/Culture, and BAS International Relations/ Politics. She went on to Doctoral Studies in Political Science at the University of Delaware.

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https://churchofthenaturallaw.org/

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About Susan Guner:

Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development.

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