22 episodes

Uncover the healing potential of plant medicine with the "Plants Saved My Life" podcast. Join us weekly for real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant-based treatments and insights from specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other experts in non-pharmacological forms of healing.

Learn about the latest advancements in patient-focused, holistic medicine and the potential of plant medicine in healing various disorders. Discover the benefits of entheogens, naturopathy, psychedelics, and functional nutrition.

Get a glimpse into the regulatory landscape of plant medicine in America and the end of the War on Drugs. Hear about the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic mushrooms, ayahuasca, iboga, medical marijuana/cannabis, kratom, and other non-traditional methods of healing.

Join host Raven Ariola, a scientific advisor, consultant, and educator in the medical cannabis space and founder of Entheo Wellness, for inspiring conversations and an exploration of the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness to. "Plants Saved My Life" - demystifying and destigmatizing alternative forms of healing

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    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 6 Ratings

Uncover the healing potential of plant medicine with the "Plants Saved My Life" podcast. Join us weekly for real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant-based treatments and insights from specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other experts in non-pharmacological forms of healing.

Learn about the latest advancements in patient-focused, holistic medicine and the potential of plant medicine in healing various disorders. Discover the benefits of entheogens, naturopathy, psychedelics, and functional nutrition.

Get a glimpse into the regulatory landscape of plant medicine in America and the end of the War on Drugs. Hear about the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic mushrooms, ayahuasca, iboga, medical marijuana/cannabis, kratom, and other non-traditional methods of healing.

Join host Raven Ariola, a scientific advisor, consultant, and educator in the medical cannabis space and founder of Entheo Wellness, for inspiring conversations and an exploration of the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness to. "Plants Saved My Life" - demystifying and destigmatizing alternative forms of healing

    Lennox-Gestaut Syndrome (LGS) & Advocating with Americans for Safe Access with Piper Lindeen

    Lennox-Gestaut Syndrome (LGS) & Advocating with Americans for Safe Access with Piper Lindeen

    Lennox-Gestaut Syndrome (LGS) & Advocating with Americans for Safe Access with Piper Lindeen
    Plants Saved My Life
    This week, Plants Saved My Life is joined by medical cannabis advocate, Piper Lindeen. Piper's son was diagnosed with Lennox-Gestaut Syndrome, and found relief utilizing medicinal cannabis.
    ASA is the largest national member-based organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research. ASA works to overcome political, social, and legal barriers by creating policies that improve access to medical cannabis for patients and researchers through legislation, education, litigation, research, grassroots empowerment, advocacy and services for patients, governments, medical professionals, and medical cannabis providers.
    The opinions shared in this show that of Piper's, and do not represent the views of Americans for Safe Access.
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    Plants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness.


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    Copyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life
    Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

    • 57 min
    Patrick O'Brien on colorectal cancer, herbal remedies, and the psychedelic age.

    Patrick O'Brien on colorectal cancer, herbal remedies, and the psychedelic age.

    Patrick O'Brien on colorectal cancer, herbal remedies, and the psychedelic age.
    Plants Saved My Life
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    Check out The Adventures of Kozmos Lovejoy, EXP. Listeners get 20% off using code RAVENLearn about NRF2 activation on PubMed!
    After a stage 4 colorectal cancer diagnosis required strict lifestyle change, Brian Ahern, aka Patrick O’Brien, incorporated an herbal blend of turmeric, bacopa, milk thistle, green tea, and ashwagandha. Refusing chemotherapy, Patrick O’Brien left the hospital cancer-free, with a reputation of being the ‘healthiest cancer patient.’ Join us as Patrick O’Brien & Raven discuss herbal remedies, cancer treatments, and Brian’s latest book detailing his journey through the 60s & 70s.
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    Plants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. We are featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose plants saved lives. Let’s demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness.


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    Copyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life
    Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

    • 1 hr
    Psychedelic Integration and Ayahuasca Therapy with Alex Theberge, MFT

    Psychedelic Integration and Ayahuasca Therapy with Alex Theberge, MFT

    Psychedelic Integration and Ayahuasca Therapy with Alex Theberge, MFT
    Plants Saved My Life
    
    Join Plants Saved My Life for a deep dive into the world of plant medicine and psychedelics. This week's guest, Alex Theberge, MFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in San Francisco specializing in the use of plant medicines for therapy. With over 25 years of experience exploring Ayahuasca shamanism and facilitating Ayahuasca ceremonies, Alex is a renowned expert in the field.
    In this episode of Plants Saved My Life, you'll learn about Alex's personal journey with plant medicine, the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, and how he integrates lessons from Ayahuasca ceremonies into his therapy practice. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting to explore the world of plant medicine, this episode is a must-listen.
    Listen to Plants Saved My Life to gain insights into the use of psychedelics for therapy and discover the healing power of plant medicine. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading experts in the field.
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    Ayahuasca Integration Therapy & CounselingAlex's articles on Medium.comLearn more about Alex's work - Transcendent Counsel
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    Discover the healing power of plant medicine on the "Plants Saved My Life" podcast. Join us weekly for real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant-based treatments. Hear from medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other specialists as we demystify and destigmatize alternative forms of healing.Get a glimpse into the world of entheogens, naturopathy, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Explore the benefits of plant medicine and discover how plants and fungi are saving lives. Join us for inspiring conversations and pay homage to the plants that make our health and happiness possible.


    Plants Saved My Life website
    Copyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life
    Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

    • 37 min
    Brian B-No Adams on Sickle Cell Anemia, Cannabis Education & Advocacy

    Brian B-No Adams on Sickle Cell Anemia, Cannabis Education & Advocacy

    Brian B-No Adams on Sickle Cell Anemia, Cannabis Education & Advocacy
    Plants Saved My Life
    Today, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Brian B-No Adams, medical cannabis patient, advocate, instructor & Director of Education at the Harrington Institute for Cannabis Education, and host of the Blazed & Enthused Podcast. Today, Brian and I discuss his background in advocacy and how medical cannabis offered him profound relief from sickle cell disease.
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    Plants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness.


    Plants Saved My Life website
    Copyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life
    Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

    • 31 min
    Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and cannabis suppositories, with Makenna Campbell

    Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and cannabis suppositories, with Makenna Campbell

    Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and cannabis suppositories, with Makenna Campbell
    Plants Saved My Life
    This week, we are joined by Makenna Campbell, who shares her inspiring story of utilizing medicinal cannabis to treat Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, a chronic liver disease. McKenna shares her story of navigating the medicinal cannabis infrastructure and finding formulations that work for her.

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    Plants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness.


    Plants Saved My Life website
    Copyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life
    Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

    • 47 min
    Lyme Disease, Gender Transition, and Plant Medicine with Jamie London Wollberg

    Lyme Disease, Gender Transition, and Plant Medicine with Jamie London Wollberg

    Lyme Disease, Gender Transition, and Plant Medicine with Jamie London Wollberg
    Plants Saved My Life
    This week, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Jamie London Wollburg (He/They), who shares how psilocybin mushrooms & cannabis helped him overcome a multitude of conditions as well as through gender transition. Jamie shares his story of how plant medicine helped him not only through his gender transition, but also provided relief when Lyme disease left him bedridden and disabled.
    Jamie is a queer transgender man living with neuro-diverse and disabled experience and shares his story of how plant medicine helped him tremendously on his healing journey. Jamie is the founder of Trannabis, LLC, Trannabis Chi, and The Trannabis Kitchen, all of which align with his mission to live in world of unconditional love and to bridge the gap between the LGBTQAI2S+ and cannabis communities.
    Further reading here:
    Check out Trannabis Chi on Youtube!Follow Trannabis Chi on Instagram!Trannabis - Home of Trannabis KitchenTrannabis Chi - Plant Powered Spiritual Wellness
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    Plants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness.


    Plants Saved My Life website
    Copyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life
    Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License

    • 1 hr 7 min

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