Panquetzani: Honoring Indigenous Healing Practices and Postpartum Wisdom (Ep. 21)

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In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xochitl introduces Panquetzani, an Indigenous healer deeply rooted in Mesoamerican medicine and Mexican folk healing. Panquetzani shares her journey from her early fascination with plants to founding Indigimama Ancestral Healing and Indigiscuela, an online school serving over 8,000 BIPOC members. They discuss the significance of traditional Indigenous wisdom, the reverence for plant medicines, and the challenges of cultural appropriation. Additionally, Panquetzani talks about her forthcoming book, 'Thriving Postpartum,' and her dedication to supporting postpartum women. Together, they highlight the importance of preserving Indigenous knowledge and traditions in a modern context. This episode emphasizes the value of indigenous wisdom, community support, and the holistic use of plant medicines.

Panquetzani breathes life into ancestral traditions, offering time-tested wellness practices inspired by Mesoamerican medicine + Mexican folk healing. She uses her sacred hands to heal via bodywork, traditional foods, + herbalism. Using inherited Indigenous knowledge from her Valley of Mexico and Northern Mexican lineages, Panquetzani has been serving her community since the year 2000. Since 2008, Panquetzani has dedicated herself to healing la matriz + disseminating Indigenous wellness practices to her people, helping 3,000+ folks feel their wombs. In 2012, Panquetzani founded Indigemama: Ancestral Healing as a direct response to the womb wellness needs of her communities. Panquetzani provides online and in-person programs, healing services, + education worldwide. Today, Panquetzani has ushered over 8,000 BIPOC members through her online school, Indigescuela.

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Instagram: @indigemama

Website: indigemama.com

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Introduction to Sacred Psychedelics

(00:48) Meet Panquetzani: A Journey of Ancestral Healing

(02:52) Discovering the Power of Plantitas

(06:15) The Wisdom of Indigenous Herbalism

(11:24) The Sacred Reciprocity of Plant Medicines

(17:09) Panquetzani’s Shroom Journey

(24:05) Embracing Womb Work and Postpartum Healing

(28:00) Starting Out with Salgadas

(28:57) The Impact of Your School

(32:30) Overcoming Cultural Trauma

(36:29) Embracing Online Visibility

(40:48) Navigating Exploitation and Integrity

(48:19) The Importance of Postpartum Support

(55:28) Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude