New World Medicine

Dr. John Clifton

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Hi I'm John Clifton, M.D. New World Medicine is where I host conversations and solos on topics that I'm curious about. These include topics related to health, psychedelics, sacred indigenous medicines, ceremony, nature, consciousness, spirituality, relationships, growth and creativity. I hope these conversations can make a positive impact on your life.

2d ago

Ruber Del Castillo: my kambo man! a post-dieta conversation

Ruber Del Castillo is a Kambo medicine man, jungle expedition leader and tour guide born and raised in the Peruvian amazon rainforest. I had the great fortune of staying with him and his family in their comunidad nativa along the Aucayacu River near Iquitos, Peru to complete an intensive healing and learning process with the amazonian frog medicine Kambo. We recorded this video after completing my ~9 day Kambo diet. Ruber was my "guide" in every aspect during this journey. Him and his family know the jungle like it's the back of their hand. We journeyed by canoe at night to find Kambo frogs in the trees. We camped out in the middle of the jungle and went for hikes at night! Ruber taught me how to frog call and collect the medicine from the Kambo frogs in an ethical, respectful way and always reminded me to have faith in the medicine when I was losing my patience. He was always attentive to our surroundings and is an encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to the animals, plants and trees of the ecosystem that he calls home. And he sat with me day after day, session after session, while I went through my long healing process with Kambo that, two months out, is continuing to unfold in profound ways I would not have expected. Again, please forgive any errors in the spanish/english translation. Ruber speaks excellent english too! If you're curious about Kambo or wanting to go down for an expedition into the jungle without having any type of traditional medicine, you'll be in good hands with Ruber and the Castillo family. Contact Ruber: delcastilloruber@gmail.com Reviews of Ruber's offerings on Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294315-d17463209-Reviews-Jungle_Tours_Ayahuasca_Kambo_Retreat_Center-Iquitos_Loreto_Region.html Ruber's IG:https://www.instagram.com/ruberdelcastillo/ Contact John: https://www.innerkindllc.com/ IG: johnmclifton_ Medical disclaimer: New World Medicine Podcast is for educational purposes only. No information conveyed or discussed on the podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Don’t go and hurt yourself and blame it on me!
6d ago

Dr. Nathan Riley OBGYN: On medicine

Dr. Nathan Riley is a home birth doctor and holistic gynecologist living in Louisville, KY. He received his MD from Temple University. Completed his OBGYN residency at Kaiser in Los Angeles. And completed his fellowship in Hospice & Palliative at UC San Diego. He is dual-board-certified in allopathic medicine, and brings in tools from other modalities like functional medicine and nutrition, exercise science, anthroposophic medicine, lifestyle coaching, and midwifery to optimize the care of his clients. He advocates for and supports out-of-hospital birth along with upholding the midwifery model of care, which he believes could and should be the default birthing option for 85% or more of women in the United States. Nathan is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have two beautiful little girls, the second of whom was born at home. We had some technical difficulties so this one is just audio for now! Work with Nathan: https://www.belovedholistics.com/ Nathan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nathanrileyobgyn/ Nathan on Substack: https://substack.com/@holisticobgyn Born Free Method: https://www.bornfreemethod.com/ Work with John: https://www.innerkindllc.com/ John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmclifton_/ John on Substack: https://substack.com/@johnclifton Thanks for listening :) Medical disclaimer: New World Medicine Podcast is for educational purposes only. No information conveyed or discussed on the podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Don’t go and hurt yourself and blame it on me!
Jul 28

Kambo, healing chronic symptoms, and more with Caitlin Thompson

Kambo expert practitioner, psychedelic scientist and educator Caitlin Thompson joins me today as one of the leading voices in safe, well informed Kambo practice. She has served Kambo safely to thousands of people, helping them lead healthier and more embodied lives. She's the founder of "Medicine Frog Kambo" offering tremendous resources, education and training for those ranging from complete novices to expert practitioners. Both of us are people who have turned to Kambo as a tool on our healing journey to overcome chronic illness, so we talk a lot about the psychosomatics of Kambo in this episode, bridging the worlds of mind-body nervous system medicine with their emotional/psychological underpinnings of chronic illness with the biological powerhouse that is Kambo medicine. How do peptides and the mind wind up in the same conversation? How do these two intersect? How can we leverage the best tools from multiple traditions to help ourselves and clients heal? Listen to the episode and find out! Work with Caitlin: https://medicinefrogkambo.com/ Sign up for KamboCon 2027! https://kambocon.com/ Caitlin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/poneelovesyou/ Work with john: https://www.innerkindllc.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewWorldMedicine
Jul 11

Peruvian elder tells his life story: Juan De Castillo

Please enjoy this conversation LIVE and in Spanish from the Peruvian Amazon in the comunidad nativa of the Castillo family. Please forgive any of my incorrect translations. Reach out with any corrections. You can listen on youtube if you can't understand the conversation on spotify. De Castillo Family Contact: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g294315-d17463209-Reviews-Jungle_Tours_Ayahuasca_Kambo_Retreat_Center-Iquitos_Loreto_Region.html Proceed at your own risk and caution. I do not advise any form of medical treatment, traditional or non-traditional. Get in touch with Dr. John... Website: innerkindllc.com IG: johnmclifton_ Substack: https://substack.com/@johnclifton September 12th, 2026 ayahuasca retreat brochure: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHHOz9HRQU/RWh0gjCRXlhpKF9bOUl3pg/edit?utm_content=DAHHOz9HRQU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
May 24

Integrative Kambo, Music and Psychedelics with Matthew Derubertis

Today I continue on the theme of interviewing my friends. Matthew Derubertis travels and works as a yoga instructor, bassist, recording artist, rock climbing guide, ceremonial medicine musician, Kambô practitioner, and Ayurvedic chef. His artist name is SEER Music, and his most recent music project is called ASCENT, which tells a story of rising up. Overcoming. Facing fear, adversity. Living from your true potential. Finding your inner hero. Matthew a truly multidisciplinary human and true amigo. He is one of the finest and steadiest ceremonialists I have had the pleasure of knowing so far. My intro song is Matthew’s “Dive In” and if you listen to the end you’ll get to listen to his full song “Feel Into”. In this episode Matthew and I catch up and talk creativity, music, Kambo through an Ayurvedic lens, his experience in a 5-MeO-DMT study, and more! SEER Music: https://seermusic1.bandcamp.com/ and https://open.spotify.com/artist/52wWXwJunNvFJj43QrR0ff?si=QQ29IyIwTrqoz1mHC6K4Kg Matthew’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/matthewderubertis/ Music Mentioned: Sam Wilkes + Sam Gendel’s albums “Music for Saxofone and Bass Guitar”Miles Davis’ “In A Silent Way” 00:00 Introduction to Matthew DeRubertis: SEER Music02:48 The Art of Performance and Connection07:53 Ambient Music12:52 Ceremonial Music18:32 5-MeO-DMT + Psychedelics25:33 Ayurveda and Psychedelic Integration38:46 Understanding Medical Risks with Kambo40:26 Ayurvedic Perspectives on Kambo Treatment42:22 Tailoring Treatment to Individual Constitutions44:51 Aftercare Considerations for Different Constitutions47:12 Personal Journey with Kambo49:42 Emotional Healing 51:21 The Intersection of Health and Emotional Well-being55:26 Bridging Cultural Perspectives in Healing57:37 The Importance of Humility in Healing Practices01:00:32 Creative Endeavors and the Role of AI01:10:58 SEER Music: Feel Into
May 18

Deep in The Heart of Men with Thomas Doochin

My guest today is Thomas Doochin, a dear friend and the lead facilitator and founder of Heart of Men, an organization that helps men become the leaders our world needs right now. He is the former co-founder and CEO of DayMaker a social impact startup that facilitated over $4mm in high-impact gifts for 25,000 children living in high-poverty communities. Thomas lives on and stewards 22 acres of land with both his family and his parents in the Appalachian Mountains. This is where Heart of Men is based. I have known Thomas since we were teenagers and I think that the work he is doing now with men is grounded, refreshing and transformative for many. My hunch is lots of men wander into coaching cohorts and men’s work spaces led by untrustworthy people and shoddy leaders. Thomas is neither. Heart of men is enrolling two online and hybrid of cohorts for men TRUE NORTH LEADERSHIP: a six week online program for 24 men who want to break through the threshold of their life’s dharma and calling. Class begins May 28th https://heartofmen.community/true-north-leadership LIVING LEADERSHIP: a ten month online + in person brotherhood program. https://heartofmen.community/living-leadership Heart of Men IG: https://www.instagram.com/heartofmencommunity/ Erick Godsey’s Dharma Artist Collective: https://www.skool.com/lucid-university/about John’s Website; https://www.innerkindllc.com/ Intro & Outro Music: SEER Music (Matthew Derubertis) https://seermusic1.bandcamp.com/ “I’m only human…My understanding of truth changes from day to day. My commitment is to truth not to consistency… I’m sorry if that upsets you.” Ghandi If you are in a mental health emergency please seek local help and visit https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/988 00:00 Introduction, personal journeys and poem 10:56 Navigating the Void of Meaning 13:40 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 18:28 Finding Meaning in the Chaos 21:37 Desire as a Pathway to the Heart 24:15 Warriorship in the Face of Grief 27:12 Connecting with the Heart's Compass 32:40 Navigating Personality and Authenticity 34:15 Desire and the Challenge of Consistency 37:26 Embracing Power and Leadership 40:56 The Call for Greatness 48:10 Death, Rebirth, and Creative Responsibility 57:18 Exploring Male Trauma 59:28 The Role of Circumcision 01:02:24 Childhood Trauma 01:04:44 Navigating the Call of the Soul 01:06:49 The Paradox of Healing and Moving Forward 01:14:58 Embracing the Mystery of Healing 01:19:15 The Power of Community 01:28:30 Heart of Men: Upcoming Initiatives and Connection Don’t go and do something dumb and blame it on me! Medical disclaimer: New World Medicine Podcast is for educational purposes only. No information conveyed or discussed on the podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.
May 9

Oliva Audiffred: A Life Well Lived

Welcome to the first episode of the New World Medicine Podcast! I'm Dr. John Clifton and my guest today is Oliva Audiffred, one of the few people who I have known since I was small enough to be wrapped up in a small blanket. I love spending time with her and learning more about her life, heritage and spiritual journey. Felt a little stiff on this first episode but please bear with me as I get more used to being on video. I may record some future videos in Spanish- I do believe that some important things are lost when interviewing someone in their non-native language. Oliva doesn't have a website to visit but please reach out to me at https://www.innerkindllc.com/ with any positive comments and love to pass on to her. Intro & Outro Music: SEER Music (Matthew Derubertis) https://seermusic1.bandcamp.com/ Medical disclaimer: New World Medicine Podcast is for educational purposes only. No information conveyed or discussed on the podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only.

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Hi I'm John Clifton, M.D. New World Medicine is where I host conversations and solos on topics that I'm curious about. These include topics related to health, psychedelics, sacred indigenous medicines, ceremony, nature, consciousness, spirituality, relationships, growth and creativity. I hope these conversations can make a positive impact on your life.

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