Jean-Francois Sobiecki
South African ethnobotanist, clinical nutritionist, and healer with over two decades researching African psychoactive plant traditions and founder of Phytoalchemy; author of African Psychoactive Plants: Journeys in Phytoalchemy and a long-term apprentice to a Northern Sotho healer.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 54min
African Psychoactive Plants: Dreams, Ancestors, and Healing - Jean-Francois Sobiecki
Join ethnobotanist and healer Jean-Francois Sobiecki as he explores the rich landscape of African psychoactive plants, challenging the myth that Africa lacks in visionary traditions. He dives into Ubulawu, a dream-enhancing medicine, and discusses its role in ancestor healing. The conversation ranges from parallels with Amazonian practices to the archaeological evidence of psilocybin in Africa. Sobiecki also shares insights on conservation, the therapeutic potential of dreamwork, and the need for respectful healing practices.
