In this episode, I speak with Coby Michael author of "The Poison Path Herbal." Coby explains what the poison path is, and the marginalized nature of both baneful herbs and those who have traditionally worked with them. He also discusses connections with hoodoo and rootwork, different ways of working with the plants, plants as a manifestation of the spirit realm, the alchemical nature of some of the plants, and why the poison path isn’t a dominant feature in Wicca despite being a part of traditional witchcraft. Connect with Coby https://www.thepoisonersapothecary.com/ Botanica Obscura Conference https://www.botanicaobscuraconference.com/ The Poison Path Herbal Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-poison-path-herbal Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-poison-path-herbal-baneful-herbs-medicinal-nightshades-and-ritual-entheogens/9781644113349 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Tamra Lucid, musician, riot girl, documentary producer and author of the recently published Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Many Palmer Hall. Along with talking about her experience with Manly Palmer Hall, Tamra discusses his wife Marie, who was a mystic and philosopher in her own right who had developed a map of consciousness, Tamra talks about the value of dusty old books, the importance of wisdom over smarts, and music as a metaphysical experiment. We also take a moment to reminisce about the dearly departed Bodhi Tree Bookstore in West Los Angles. Connect with Tamra Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamra.lucid Twitter: @LucidNation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamralucid/ Making the Ordinary Extraordinary Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/making-the-ordinary-extraordinary Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/making-the-ordinary-extraordinary-my-seven-years-in-occult-los-angeles-with-manly-palmer-hall/9781644113752 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Paul Levy, author of several books including the recently published Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus that Plagues Our World. Paul discusses the nature of Wetiko as the psycho-spiritual disease that is at the root of a collective psychosis that is leading us down a path of ecocide and collective suicide. He touches upon Jung’s concept of the shadow, the shamanic archetype of the wounded healer, the path of the Bodhisattva, and the necessity of connecting with our creative nature and waking from the spell of separateness as the antidotes to the mind-virus of Wetiko, which he argues, is an ally to our collective awakening. Paul Levy https://www.awakeninthedream.com/ Wetiko Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/wetiko Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/wetiko-healing-the-mind-virus-that-plagues-our-world/9781644114100 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Tim Read, one of the directors of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy in the UK and co-editor of the recently published Psychedelics and Psychotherapy. Tim discusses the history of psychedelic therapy, where it is heading, the usefulness of challenging experiences, training psychedelic therapists, and the public’s changing perceptions of psychedelic therapy. He also discusses how psychedelic therapy is helping to shift views on the nature of consciousness and how it can open the doors to synchronicities. Tim and I also discuss the ongoing Covid pandemic as an analogy of a challenging psychedelic experience. The Institute of Psychedelic Therapy https://instituteofpsychedelictherapy.org/ Psychedelics & Psychotherapy Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/psychedelics-and-psychotherapy Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/psychedelics-and-psychotherapy-the-healing-potential-of-expanded-states/9781644113325 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rebelspiritradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I speak with Angel Millar, author of several books including The Three States of Initiatic Spirituality: Craftsman, Warrior, Magician, and the recently released The Path of the Warrior Mystic: Being a Man in an Age of Chaos. Angel and I talk about the archetype of the warrior mystic, an individual who has integrated the creative and the intellect as well as the qualities of the warrior. Angel discusses chivalry and virtue, the need to nurture one’s genius, humility as a necessary condition for mastery, and why more generalists are needed to help us see the world through different lenses and make connections specialists cannot see. Angel Millar’s Website https://angelmillar.com/ The Path of the Warrior Mystic https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-path-of-the-warrior-mystic https://bookshop.org/books/the-path-of-the-warrior-mystic-being-a-man-in-an-age-of-chaos-9781644116142/9781644112670 Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-three-stages-of-initiatic-spirituality https://bookshop.org/books/the-three-stages-of-initiatic-spirituality-craftsman-warrior-magician/9781620559321 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I speak with Eric Purdue, translator of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy – the first new translation in over 350 years. Eric discusses the life of Agrippa, the historical context of Agrippa’s work, the meaning of occult philosophy and its relation to magic, philosophy, and Christian theology. Eric also explains why a new translation of the Three Books was needed, how he tracked down nearly all of Agrippa’s sources, and the relevance of reading Agrippa now, especially in light of the current magical resurgence. Eric Purdue https://www.ericpurdue.com/ Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/three-books-of-occult-philosophy Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Occult-Philosophy-Heinrich-Cornelius-Agrippa/dp/164411416X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=purdue+agrippa&qid=1637268823&sr=8-2 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFvHlsmeQKGhZ5fOOFUpnPQ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I speak with Thomas Hatsis, psychedelic historian and author of several books on the use of entheogens throughout history (The Witches' Ointment, Psychedelic Mystery Traditions, and LSD The Wonder Child: The Golden Age of Psychedelic Research). Tom and I discuss the the importance of maintaining historical methodologies and integrity when writing psychedelic history. We talk about the use of entheogens in the ancient world and medieval period, especially their possible use in the Eleusinian and Dionisian mysteries, and in the much maligned witches’ ointment. We also discuss where the psychedelic movement is heading and whether the psychedelic community can avoid the mistakes of the past. Tom's website: https://psychedelichistorian.com/ Psanctum Psychedelia https://psanctum.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/psychedelichistorian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychedelichistorian/ The Witches' Ointment Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-witches-ointment Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/the-witches-ointment-the-secret-history-of-psychedelic-magic/9781620554739 Psychedelic Mystery Traditions Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/psychedelic-mystery-traditions Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/psychedelic-mystery-traditions-spirit-plants-magical-practices-and-ecstatic-states/9781620558003 LSD The Wonder Child Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/lsd-the-wonder-child Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/lsd-the-wonder-child-the-golden-age-of-psychedelic-research-in-the-1950s/9781644112564 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Meacham, author of "Earth Spirit Dreaming: Shamanic Ecotherapy Practices." Elizabeth discusses her practice of shamanic ecotherapy, the value of doing nothing in nature, the creation of thought-forms or what Jung called the spirit of our times, developing a relationship with nature beings, and the importance of relating to the earth through ritual and ceremony. We also discuss the struggle and frustration with language in identifying and describing a spiritual relationship with the earth. Elizabeth's Webpage https://shamanicecotherapy.com/ Earth Spirit Dreaming Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/earth-spirit-dreaming Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/earth-spirit-dreaming-shamanic-ecotherapy-practices/9781620559871 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Brian Cotnoir, practicing alchemist and author of Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and the recently published Practical Alchemy: A Guide to the Great Work. Brian discusses alchemy as the perfection of nature, alchemical symbols, his translation of the alchemical text the Emerald Tablet, alchemical cosmology, and the need for secrecy in the alchemical arts. Brian's Website: https://khepripress.com/ Practical Alchemy https://bookshop.org/books/practical-alchemy-a-guide-to-the-great-work/9781578637478 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Eric Wargo, author of "Time Loops" and the recently released "Precognitive Dreaming and the Long Self." Eric discusses his theory of precognitive dreaming, which he argues is a kind of remembering of the future, he shares his thoughts on why science rejects well-evidenced phenomena like precognition as pseudoscience and the need for citizen scientists. He talks about the often mundane nature of precognitive dreams, Freud and Jung, and what he believes to be the true nature of synchronicity. Eric Wargo's blog The Nightshirt: http://thenightshirt.com/ Precognitive Dreamwork and the Long Self Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/precognitive-dreamwork-and-the-long-self #InnerTraditions Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/precognitive-dreamwork-and-the-long-self-interpreting-messages-from-your-future/9781644112694 Time Loops Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/time-loops-precognition-retrocausation-and-the-unconscious/9781938398926 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/