Lift OneSelf - Let’s take a breath together

The Courage to Heal with Ancient Amazonian Practices - episode 88

April 15, 2024 Lift OneSelf Season 11 Episode 88
Lift OneSelf - Let’s take a breath together
The Courage to Heal with Ancient Amazonian Practices - episode 88
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When the weight of past traumas looms heavy, finding solace can seem an insurmountable task. I discovered a lifeline in the ancient practice of Kambo therapy, and it's my honor to share this heart-aligning journey with you. On this episode, my guest Bharat Oza, a trauma-informed medicine man, shares his profound insights into this Amazonian frog secretion that's believed to detoxify the body and soothe the nervous system. Together, we recount the raw challenges and sensations of my personal narrative with this powerful medicine, offering a glimpse into the courage and vulnerability required to confront our deepest pains.

Embracing the transformative path of healing doesn't come without its trials. This episode is an intimate voyage into the demanding process of Kambo treatments, where we bare the soul and push beyond the physical and psychological boundaries. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the confronting nature of healing practices - from the immediate effects like rapid heart rates and nausea to the enduring mental fortitude gleaned from facing one's mortality. Bharat and I discuss the essential need for a supportive environment during these profound encounters and share how this journey has reshaped our understanding of pain tolerance and self-protection.

Lastly, we examine the synergy between presence and holistic medicines. I unravel my experiences contrasting Kambo's unique grounding effects with other psychedelics and delve into the vital role of setting and intention when engaging with transformative substances like ayahuasca. We highlight the growth that comes from holding space for oneself and others, connecting my past as a personal trainer and holistic health practitioner to the empowering process of self-healing. For those drawn to the path of self-discovery and wellness through alternative medicines, this episode offers a heart-centred exploration of what it means to heal in body, mind, and spirit.

Find out more about Bharat and his offerings at

https://www.bthymedicine.com

https://instagram.com/bthymedicine


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