DoubleBlind Magic Hour follows host Shelby Hartman (co-founder of the DoubleBlind print magazine and media company) as she, her guests, and a cohort of correspondents cover timely, untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe — from insider baseball drama within the movement to the latest news on research, politics and beyond. We talk with the most brilliant minds and journalists we know from the psychedelic frontier about shrooms, acid, DMT, you name it, and about what hot goss they’re hearing in the field. And don’t worry, we get into whether you should trip too.
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DoubleBlind Magic Hour follows host Shelby Hartman (co-founder of the DoubleBlind print magazine and media company) as she, her guests, and a cohort of correspondents cover timely, untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe — from insider baseball drama within the movement to the latest news on research, politics and beyond. We talk with the most brilliant minds and journalists we know from the psychedelic frontier about shrooms, acid, DMT, you name it, and about what hot goss they’re hearing in the field. And don’t worry, we get into whether you should trip too.
Deep Dive with Bia Labate: Ayahuasca, Psychedelic Responsibility, and Environmental Impact
The DoubleBlind Magic Hour
1 hour 22 minutes
1 year ago
Deep Dive with Bia Labate: Ayahuasca, Psychedelic Responsibility, and Environmental Impact
Shelby Hartman engages in a deep dive with Bia Labate, exploring the rich and complex world of psychedelics through the lens of culture, tradition, and societal impact. They discuss the cultural and ethical nuances of psychedelic use, highlighting the tension between traditional Indigenous practices and the intersection of psychedelics and sacred reciprocity, exploring how modern uses can honor traditional wisdom. Labate, with her extensive background in anthropology, shares insights from her personal experiences and research, focusing on the importance of respecting Indigenous knowledge and practices. The conversation spans various topics including the roles of ayahuasca in traditional and contemporary settings, the challenges of globalization of Indigenous medicines, and the ethical considerations of psychedelic therapy and commercialization. This episode not only illuminates the depth of psychedelic culture and its intersection with societal structures, but also underscores the ongoing conversation about ethical integration and cultural respect in the expanding psychedelic space.
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Dr. Beatriz Caiuby Labate (Bia Labate) is a Brazilian anthropologist and a leading voice in the field of psychoactive substances and drug policy. Based in San Francisco, she holds a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. As the Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines, she focuses on the protection of sacred plants and cultural traditions, while also serving as a Public Education and Culture Specialist at MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). Her work emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in the psychedelic community and supports various social justice initiatives.
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The DoubleBlind Magic Hour
DoubleBlind Magic Hour follows host Shelby Hartman (co-founder of the DoubleBlind print magazine and media company) as she, her guests, and a cohort of correspondents cover timely, untold stories about the expansion of psychedelics around the globe — from insider baseball drama within the movement to the latest news on research, politics and beyond. We talk with the most brilliant minds and journalists we know from the psychedelic frontier about shrooms, acid, DMT, you name it, and about what hot goss they’re hearing in the field. And don’t worry, we get into whether you should trip too.
