What Most People Get Wrong About Indigenous Plant Medicine | SNH Podcast #153

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Bia Labate joins Boomer Anderson for a deeply honest, educational, and wide-ranging conversation about ayahuasca, psychedelic churches, Indigenous reciprocity, and the founding story of Chacruna — one of the most influential organizations in the psychedelic space.

Join us as we delve into: • Why the psychedelic movement needs decolonization and critical dialogue • How Bia became a hub for global ayahuasca culture • The role of Chacruna in academic activism and social justice • The legal, ethical, and cultural realities of psychedelic churches today

This episode is for you if: • You're curious about the non-clinical side of psychedelic healing • You want to understand Indigenous reciprocity and decolonizing philanthropy • You care about equity, ethics, and the future of psychedelics • You want to learn from one of the most trusted voices in the psychedelic movement

You can also find this episode on… Youtube: https://youtu.be/mT2X41sXOUE

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