Hamilton Souther - Making of a Modern Shaman: Safety, Education & the Future of Psychedelics
The Psychedelic Podcast - En podcast af Third Wave - Mandage
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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Hamilton Souther, a master shaman and innovator in plant medicine.
Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-260-hamilton-souther/?ref=278
Hamilton shares his journey from the tech-driven San Jose Bay Area to the Amazon, where he found his calling in shamanic plant medicine. He discusses founding Blue Morpho, the first healing center in the Peruvian Amazon focused on Amazonian natural medicine, and emphasizes the importance of education, lineage, and safety in shamanic practices.
Hamilton explores the differences between psychedelic guides and shamans, and shares his vision of bringing greater education, standardization, and safety to the psychedelic renaissance.
In 2002 at the age of 23, after graduating University in Anthropology, Hamilton Souther opened Blue Morpho, the first healing center in the Peruvian Amazon focusing on Amazonian natural medicine and the sustainable use of Amazonian Visionary Medicines.
Hamilton is a bridge between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge innovation, fully immersed in the modern world. With a foot in Web3 and AI, he is not just keeping pace with the future; he is helping to shape it. He is on a mission to awaken consciousness and technology for the betterment of humanity.
Highlights:
- Upbringing, education, and journey to the Amazon
- The rigorous path of an Ayahuasca apprentice
- Involvement in the shamanic revolution
- Pioneering ayahuasca jungle tours with Blue Morpho
- Integrating shamanic plant medicine into Western society
- Shaman vs. guide: Crucial distinctions in psychedelic work
- Inside Blue Morpho Academy's innovative programs
- Elevating safety and standards in the psychedelic renaissance
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