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Rebekah Senanayake
Ethnobotanist who has conducted extensive fieldwork on ayahuasca healing, visions, and indigenous ontologies in the northwest Amazon; doctoral researcher studying interspecies communication and ritual practices.
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Oct 8, 2025
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Plants of the Gods: S7E10. When Plants Speak: Exploring Ayahuasca with Rebekah Senanayake
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Rebekah Senanayake, an ethnobotanist with deep ties to indigenous ayahuasca practices, shares her fascinating journey through the world of plant communication. She contrasts western and indigenous beliefs while exploring the profound personal transformations that ayahuasca can bring. Rebekah emphasizes the power of simplicity in ritual, likening ayahuasca ceremonies to flotation tanks and other trance practices. She also discusses the risks of ayahuasca tourism and advocates for mindful participation in these sacred traditions.
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