The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.
It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us.
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The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.
It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us.
Modern Psychedelic Journeys: Integration, Individualism, and Ancient Wisdom with Gibran Rivera
Webdelics Podcast
1 hour 16 minutes 10 seconds
1 month ago
Modern Psychedelic Journeys: Integration, Individualism, and Ancient Wisdom with Gibran Rivera
On this thought-provoking episode of Webdelics, host Scott Mason welcomes the insightful Gibran Rivera for a rich exploration of the often-overlooked context and community surrounding psychedelic experiences. Together, they delve into the ancestral roots of sacred plant medicines, examining how our hyper-individualistic culture has stripped these practices of their collective, spiritual, and ritual dimensions. Gibran challenges the assumption that psychedelic healing is a solo journey, urging listeners to rethink integration, the power of group ceremonies, and our disconnection from the mythic, animistic worldview of our ancestors.
Scott opens up about his own transformative experiences, while Gibran explains the dangers of “Instagram shamans” and the risks of bringing modern narcissism to powerful medicines. They unpack the differences between therapy and healing, discuss the importance of community-based integration, and address how even the most skeptical or secular listeners can approach plant medicine respectfully.
This episode will have you questioning what it means to truly “heal,” the responsibilities we carry when engaging with psychedelics, and whether rediscovering ritual and collective belonging might be the missing link for lasting transformation. Whether you’re a newcomer to psychedelics or a seasoned explorer, you’ll find powerful insights that could reshape your understanding of self, society, and the sacred.
00:00 Introduction
06:05 Exploring Psychedelic Integration History
12:20 Recontextualizing Plant Medicine
18:01 Modernity's Loss of Mythos
26:41 Self Sovereignty and Healing
30:40 Exploring Trauma, Narcissism, and Culture
37:23 Psychedelics, Community, and Ancestral Rituals
41:01 Ancestral Rituals and Resilience
49:40 Collective Healing Beyond Medicine
53:24 Public Vulnerability in Group Coaching
58:49 Embracing Diverse Spiritual Beliefs
01:03:29 Embracing Ancestral Wisdom for Connection
01:09:15 Modern Arrogance vs. Ancient Wisdom
01:14:42 Conclusion
Webdelics Podcast
The Webdelics Podcast is a space where we destigmatize plant medicine by having open conversations around the stories and science of psychedelics. These substances have touched people from all walks of life, and we seek to convey that in the diversity of you all, our guests: From doctors to students; skeptics to shaman; and athletes to high-performance businesspeople.
It goes to show that while our differences are what give life its richness and texture, our similarities are what make us human...a fact that is ultimately unveiled through plant medicine and the psychospiritual portal it opens within us.
