The Sacred Medicines of Mother Earth ~ Wild Food & Fungi Alchemist & Educator Courtney Tyler

Amanita Muscaria, foraging, plant medicine & psychedelic healing with Courtney Tyler.

This heart-to-heart with Courtney Tyler (+ honorary cameo of her sweet dog-friend Reishi) is easily one of my favourite recordings yet. Courtney is not only a very dear friend and ‘empathy buddy’, she is also a well-known herbal medicinal and foraging expert, speaker, educator and mentor. Her full resume and array of skills simply won’t fit here.

So please join us for an inspiring conversation, and discover Courtney’s personal journey with Amanita Muscaria, the transformative impact of Nonviolent Communication (NVC),and her deep connection to nature and healing. We also dive deeply into Courtney’s profound experiences with ayahuasca, iboga, her indigenous healing practices in Ecuador, and much more.

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Trigger warning Several potentially painful topics are spoken about in this episode including a graphic telling of a suicide attempt and childhood sexual abuse. We leave these topics in because of their compassionate potential and the healing context in which they are woven.

If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, please reach out immediately to trained professionals.

International resources: You can find hotlines worldwide at ⁠https://findahelpline.com⁠

Your safety and well-being are the most important priority.

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Disclaimers Substances: this content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, therapeutic, or legal advice. Substances discussed, including Ayahuasca, Iboga, and psychedelic mushrooms may be illegal depending on jurisdiction; nothing here is intended to promote or facilitate illegal activity. Experiences shared are personal and subjective, and any related practices carry inherent risks. Viewers are solely responsible for their owndecisions and for complying with applicable laws.

Mushroom foraging: Foraging for wild mushrooms is a beautiful but potentially risky practice. Some mushrooms can be toxic or even deadly if misidentified. Please only consume wild fungi when you are fully certain of what you have, ideallywith guidance from an experienced forager. This content is shared for educational and inspirational purposes only.

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Final notes Thank you to Seven Colors on Unsplash for the photo of Amanita Muscaria. The name of a curandero Courtney worked with has been muted to protect his privacy. This results in a dozen places in the talk having muted moments.

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