Episode #20: La Maravilla Del Mundo

In the 20th episode of the Fools and Sages podcast, Boaz and Brian take a deep dive into La Maravilla Del Mundo, which is to say, the Marvel of the World, or Ayahuasca. The discussion guides listeners through what a ceremony typically looks like, and gives a peak into the psychological and spiritual dimensions that open up with the use of this medicine. The fools share their personal relationships with ayahuasca, insights into the role of the curandero in ceremony, provide warning and guidance against the potential dangers of using the medicine without the proper respect or guidance, and more.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Ceremonies and Ayahuasca
07:49 Brian's Relationship to Ayahuasca
12:00 The Ceremony Experience
20:08 The Role of the Curandero
27:59 Understanding Heavy and Dark Experiences
35:57 The Healing Process and Integration
40:25 Experiencing Energetic Healing
45:10 The Role of the Shaman
48:47 Ceremony Dynamics and Phases
56:32 Mainstreaming Plant Medicine
01:02:10 The Dangers of Misapplication
01:10:23 The Importance of Debriefing and Integration