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What changes when psychoactive and poisonous plants are approached as spirits and ceremonial allies rather than simply substances?
In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome occult herbalist and author Coby Michael for a candid conversation about plant spirit medicine, psychedelics, ritual entheogens, poisonous plants, and sacred ceremony.
Coby, author of The Poison Path Herbal: Baneful Herbs, Medicinal Nightshades, and Ritual Entheogens, The Poison Path Grimoire, and The Poison Path Oracle, explores the important differences between recreational use, abuse, and spiritual relationship with mind-altering plants. Together, they discuss preparation and intention, surrender during altered states, animism, addiction and recovery, mushroom medicine, cannabis, tobacco, belladonna, and the commercialization of plant medicine.
They also explore how plant spirits can challenge our ideas about consciousness, interconnectedness, imagination, and spiritual transformation.
This conversation is educational and reflective, not an encouragement to use psychoactive or poisonous substances. Approach all plant medicines with appropriate caution, professional guidance, and respect.
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