In this episode of The Connected Community: Exploring Possibility, host Nicky Yazbeck sits down with Dr. Gerardo “Gerry” Sandoval Isaac, a licensed OB/GYN surgeon, shaman, and pioneer of sacred medicines, including Bufo and Peyote. Known for his ethical approach to toad medicine and his role as a global facilitator, Dr. Gerry shares his deep knowledge of the powerful psychedelic Bufo, derived from the venom of the Sonoran desert toad. Dr. Gerry has written three books on toad medicine, including The God Molecule and The Bufo Medicine Codex and has appeared in VICE's Hamilton's Pharmacopeia and High Society, as well as documentaries from Channel 4 and STRG_F. Dr. Gerry was also the first guest on Mike Tyson's HotBoxin' Podcast.
Dr. Gerry discusses the safe and ethical extraction process of Bufo, emphasizing practices that do not harm the toad population. He explores the profound spiritual and physical effects of Bufo, including experiences of ego death and timelessness, and underscores the importance of surrender and intention during ceremonies. The conversation also dives into the risks of synthetic Bufo, unsafe sourcing, and the infiltration of the Bufo market by unreliable actors, including drug cartels.
Listeners will gain insight into the ceremonial significance of Bufo, the challenges of post-experience integration, and the role facilitators play in creating a safe and transformative environment. Dr. Gerry highlights the importance of set, setting, and respecting the medicine, while dispelling myths and addressing common misconceptions about psychedelic journeys.
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Keywords: Bufo, Sonoran desert toad, psychedelic medicine, ego death, spiritual exploration, extraction process, synthetic Bufo, ethical sourcing, physiological effects, Bufo, psychedelics, medicine, integration, ceremonial practices, contraindications, facilitator, God molecule, ethics