

PT 600 - Sandor Iron Rope and Zach Leary
Apr 29, 2025
Sandor Iron Rope, a Lakota spiritual leader and peyote practitioner, shares insights on the Lakota worldview and the deep spiritual bond indigenous peoples have with medicinal plants. Joined by Zach Leary, a writer and psychedelic advocate, they discuss the importance of respecting cultural roots amidst the psychedelic resurgence. The duo emphasizes the need for community, the risks of commercialization, and the essential role of indigenous voices in shaping policy. Their conversation advocates for honoring kinship with nature and tradition to guide future explorations.
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Sandor's Lakota Heritage Story
- Sandor Iron Rope shared his Lakota heritage and the deep historical trauma from colonization his people endured.
- He emphasized the kinship worldview and commended respectful cultural exchange at the Aspen conference.
Counterculture's Psychedelic Roots
- The 1960s counterculture used psychedelics to break free from conformity and explore personal mysticism.
- Psychedelic use sought to revive self-discovery, mysticism, and community connection lost in mainstream culture.
Indigenous Worldview on Plant Medicines
- Indigenous peoples are deeply connected to plant medicines through kinship and ancestral tradition.
- Understanding indigenous worldviews of kinship and spiritual connection is vital for rightful relationships to these medicines.