The Cannabis Code: Beyond the High

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In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma speaks with Dr. Shelly Prasad, a multifaceted healer, chiropractor, and womb shaman. Dr. Prasad shares her remarkable journey of discovering profound healing through the sacred use of cannabis, discussing how it compares to other plant medicines like psilocybin and ayahuasca. She explains her transformative self-healing practices, including body-mind synchronization and somatophobia - the fear of the body. The discussion delves into the nuances of ceremonial cannabis use, its ancestral roots, and its potential to unlock higher consciousness and true healing. Dr. Prasad also touches on the importance of integration and the challenges posed by the current legal and societal framework around plant medicines. This episode provides deep insights into the therapeutic potentials of sacred plant medicines and Dr. Prasad's mission to guide individuals to their inner healer.

 

 

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

 

00:35 Exploring Cannabis and Consciousness

 

01:42 Meet Dr. Shelly Prasad

 

02:29 Personal Journey and Discoveries

 

05:35 Understanding Somatophobia

 

07:23 The Role of Plant Medicine

 

13:07 Guided Sacred Cannabis Journey

 

28:49 Challenges and Overcoming Somatophobia

 

33:15 Guided Cannabis Ceremonies: A Slow Approach

 

33:29 Understanding the Endocannabinoid System

 

33:47 Recreational vs. Medicinal Cannabis Use

 

35:10 Sacred Cannabis Ceremonies for Healing

 

36:58 Personal Healing Journey: Chiropractic and Cannabis

 

40:28 The Role of Cannabis in Spiritual Practices

 

41:32 Cannabis vs. Other Plant Medicines

 

42:35 Integration and Guidance with Cannabis

 

48:35 Challenges in the Medical System

 

53:26 Synthetic vs. Natural Plant Medicines

 

57:45 Connecting with Dr. Shelly Persad

 

58:56 Censorship and Social Media Challenges

 

01:00:51 Final Thoughts and Wisdom

 

To learn more about Dr. Shelly Persad, please visit: https://www.drshellypersad.com/

 

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