Nutmeg to Rome, to Babylon, worth and self-worth, trade and trauma...Ep four
The Secret Story of Nutmeg - A psychedelic historyShow Notes
Nutmeg. A forgotten spice at the back of the cupboard… or the hidden key to how our world really works? In this episode, we follow the spice routes not just across oceans, but deep into the human psyche. From ancient trade networks and espionage to modern wars, global trauma, and the fragile mechanics of empathy, nutmeg becomes a lens through which everything sharpens into focus. As MDMA re-emerges as a tool for healing the mind, we ask unsettling questions: What links a fragrant seed, empath...
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