Tryp Rapport Episode 027 - Jake's Experience With the Native Church
Feb 18, 2023
Jake, aka Papa OG, is a veteran and cannabis grower who advocates for plant medicine. In this discussion, he shares a transformative psilocybin ceremony experience with the Church of the People for Creator and Mother Earth. Jake opens up about his traumatic past, military service, and struggles with PTSD and bipolar disorder. He recounts his journey from early psychedelic experiences to profound spiritual shifts that fostered empathy and appreciation in his life. His advocacy for healing through plant medicine shines throughout the conversation.
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From SEAL Aspirant To Trauma Medic
- Jake joined the Navy aiming for SEALs but became a corpsman working with Marines and as a first responder. He experienced traumatic medical scenes that contributed to PTSD symptoms like freeway anxiety.
Diagnosis Sparked Alternative Medicine Search
- Jake discovered bipolar disorder after leaving the military and questioned standard medication paths. That diagnosis motivated him to explore cannabis first and later psychedelics as potential therapeutic options.
Early VWAT Trips Sparked Curiosity
- Jake attended VWAT gatherings where conversations about DMT and psilocybin sparked his curiosity about psychedelics. Early group trips included a desert camping mushroom session that was social and insightful but not life-changing.