Simon Ruffell

Dr. Simon Ruffell, a London-based psychiatrist and curandero-in-training, shares his transformative journey from conventional psychiatry to Indigenous healing within the Shipibo tradition. He discusses the spiritual, psychological, and physical dimensions of illness, questioning Western models of healing. Ruffell highlights the risks of poorly guided psychedelic sessions and advocates for collaboration between Indigenous healers and psychiatrists. He further emphasizes groundbreaking research on ayahuasca's effectiveness in treating PTSD among veterans, showcasing hopeful findings.