Charlotte James: Embodied Wisdom – Decolonizing Our Psychedelic Practices (Ep. 6)

In this episode, Xochitl sits down with Medicine Woman, Charlotte Duerr James, to discuss the intersection of ancestral healing, decolonization, and psychedelic experiences. She emphasizes the significance of ethical care in the psychedelic space, advocating for comprehensive well-being intakes and a commitment to transparency and community support. Charlote's wisdom invites us to honor our ancestors, acknowledging their role in shaping our existence and the responsibilities and privileges that come with it. Listeners are encouraged to explore the complexities of decolonization and the path to liberation within the realm of psychedelic practices.

Charlotte Duerr James is an Educator and Medicine Woman of Afro-Caribbean and Germanic lineage. She works to create a world in which everyone is able to live in fearless pursuit of their radical transformation. She uses her skills as an educator, therapeutic coach, and ceremonial facilitator to build and engage a community focused on pursuing collective liberation.

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(00:00) Welcome to Sacred Psychedelics

(00:45) Who is Charlotte Duerr James?

(02:15) Grounding and Centering

(04:33) Charlotte's adolescent path to medicine work

(07:15) Following the ancestral breadcrumbs of decolonization work

(08:42) What is decolonization work?

(12:35) Engaging in personal decolonization work

(14:03) The importance of ancestral exploration

(17:46) Spiritual bypassing in the psychedelic ecosystem

(22:36) Money manifestation and scarcity mindset as motivators of colonization

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(25:46) Ethical care in the psychedelic space

(29:47) The importance of well-being intakes in ceremony

(31:00) The ties between white supremacy and comfort

(37:04) The paradox of medicine work

(39:29) One final pice of wisdom

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