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  • Huin Kuin Wisdom: Plant Medicine, Zen, and the Spirit of Hape with Amir

    Huin Kuin Wisdom: Plant Medicine, Zen, and the Spirit of Hape with Amir
    2026/07/10
    In this profound episode of Kuda Medicina, Derek sits down with medicine carrier Amir, co-founder of Jaguar Whisper, for a deep exploration into the heart of ancestral traditions, spiritual devotion, and the transformative power of nature’s live pharmacies and plant medicine.Amir shares his fascinating life trajectory, beginning with his upbringing by atheist parents in Israel and his mandatory military service, which sparked a radical quest for self-creation. From a life-altering two-year immersion in the mountains of India and the mid-90s psychedelic trance scene to a decade-long discipline under a Zen master, during which he walked a completely sober path, Amir’s journey is one of deep integration, patience, and divine alignment.The conversation dives deep into his introduction to the indigenous Huni Kuin tribe of Brazil. Amir recounts the powerful story behind his viral YouTube video, Amazon Calling, which connected millions of Westerners to tribal melodies, and discusses the raw beauty of living in a community anchored by mutual care, reverence for elders, and a deep connection to the forest.Finally, Derek and Amir pull back the curtain on the sacred tobacco medicine, Hape. Amir demystifies the spirit behind this ancient grounding tool, explaining how it acts as an energetic "reset button" for our modern lives, how it can harmonize relationships, and why the integrity, reverence, and cleanliness of the person making or serving the medicine changes everything."Life is great. And whatever we take part in is just to connect us and remind us of that—not to get distracted by the challenges." — AmirRecreating the Self: How a one-way ticket to Southeast Asia dismantled societal conditioning.The Zen Interlude: Spending a decade in sobriety, finding that "the search is over," and how it prepared Amir to hold the intense power of plant medicines.Inside the Huni Kuin Tribe: Beautiful reflections on community life, stress-free child-rearing, and protecting an endangered culture.Hape Demystified: The composition of sacred tobacco and tree ash, and how different trees hold unique spiritual frequencies.The Modern Reset Button: Practical applications of Hape for bodyworkers, therapists, and couples to clear unwanted energy exchanges.The Power of Integrity: Why mass-commercialized medicine loses its spirit, and the vital importance of fair trade and direct indigenous relationships.- - - Connect with Amir - - -Jaguar Whisper (Hape products)- https://jaguarwhisper.comAmir's YouTube Channel - Amazon Calling- https://www.youtube.com/@AmazonCallingDerek’s new book on Animal Spirit Guides is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.Join The Launch: ⁠⁠⁠https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/⁠⁠⁠- - - Connect with Derek - - -​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​derek {@} ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - Derek's Books on Amazon. - - -​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Outroll music by Ninawa Huni Kuin sourceSubscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: plant medicine, hape, ayahuasca, huni kuin, indigenous tribes, spirituality, spiritual journey, zen, sobriety, community, amazon rainforest, tobacco medicine, jaguar whisper, clearing energy, tribal wisdom, healing, integration
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    1 時間 23 分
  • The Quantum Landscape of Plant Medicine with Marc-John Brown

    The Quantum Landscape of Plant Medicine with Marc-John Brown
    2026/06/26
    In this episode of Cura Medicina, host Derek sits down with Marc-John Brown, co-founder of the Native Wisdom Hub, author, and dedicated apprentice of the Shipibo-Konibo lineage. Marc-John shares his fascinating journey from a rugged council estate in Edinburgh to marrying into an indigenous Peruvian lineage and dedicating his life to bridging modern society with ancient indigenous cosmologies.Derek and Marc-John dive deep into the quantum nature of ceremonial spaces, unpacking how cultural cosmologies—from the Shipibo to Colombian traditions—directly shape our visionary experiences. They explore the sacred science of dieta, the grounding medicine of Sacred Tobacco (Mapacho), and the ultimate importance of remembering to just "be human" when integrating deep medicine work.- - - Key Topics Discussed - - -From Edinburgh to the Andes: Marc-John’s early life, blissful awakenings at age 19, and meeting his indigenous wife and partner, Erica.Yahe vs. Ayahuasca: Unveiling the physical, energetic, and chemical differences between these two powerful Amazonian brews.The Science of Dieta: How deep dietary and energetic restrictions open up channels for cellular connection, communication, and master plant spirit conversation.Navigating the Medicine Path: Why taking a restful break from ceremonies to sit with "normalcy" is sometimes the most profound integration step you can take.Tobacco—The Spine of the Path: How Mapacho, Hapé, and Ambil serve as the ultimate unifiers, pacifiers, and anchors for manifestation and prayer.Reviving Ancestral Cacao: An inside look at Marc-John and Erica’s current project protecting 10 hectares of cloud forest to revive local cacao traditions alongside indigenous communities,- - - Connect with Marc-John Brown - - -Website: Native Wisdom Hub (Check out their upcoming Earth Wisdom Healing Retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru this December)Substack: Follow Marc-John’s live-serialized book, Reindigenization: Reclaiming Our Place in the Web of Life.Derek’s new book on Animal Spirit Guides is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.Join The Launch: ⁠⁠https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/⁠⁠- - - Connect with Derek - - -​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​derek {@} ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - Derek's Books on Amazon. - - -​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠outroll music by @brandycontreras_ ❤️Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: Ayahuasca, Plant Medicine, Tobacco, Plant Diets, spiritual curiosity, spirituality and wellness, spiritual practices, spirit communication, plant medicine integration, master plant dieta, indigenous wisdom, Amazonian shamanism, quantum cosmology, spiritual awakening journey, trauma healing modalities, sacred space holding, Shipibo-Konibo lineage, Mapacho sacred tobacco, ceremonial cacao, Hapé, Hosca, Seri, Ambil, Mambe, Yahe vs Ayahuasca, Huachuma, San Pedro cactus, Bobinsana medicine, Marc-John Brown, Native Wisdom Hub, Reindigenization book, Earth Wisdom Healing Retreat, Sacred Valley Peru, lucid dreaming practices, mental clarity and focus, fasting and vibration, relational mindfulness, emotional numbness healing
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    1 時間 9 分
  • Raising Your Frequency: The Mechanics of Psychic Awareness Development and Mediumship with Dallisa Hocking

    Raising Your Frequency: The Mechanics of Psychic Awareness Development and Mediumship with Dallisa Hocking
    2026/06/16
    In this fascinating episode, host Derek sits down with psychic Dallisa Hocking, a fifth-generation psychic medium and the founder of Spirit and Spark. What does it truly take to unlock your intuition and connect with the unseen world? Dallisa shares her unexpected journey into the spiritual realm—which included a vivid childhood prediction by her grandmother that later manifested as a stage show in Las Vegas—and breaks down the literal science of spiritual communication.Dallisa explains that psychic abilities and your path as a medium are entirely dependent on vibrational energy and frequency. You will learn why most mediums can perform psychic readings and basic psychic work, but not all psychics possess the specific frequency to be a psychic medium. Throughout the conversation, she offers profound psychic insights into how anyone can begin their own psychic development, share their psychic experiences, and tap into their innate psychic powers and psychic intuition.As a gifted clairvoyant and empath, psychic Dallisa Hocking shares the practical "muscle-building" exercises she recommends to her students to safely raise their frequency, including journaling, binaural awareness meditations, tarot, and ethical community practice. This structured psychic guidance is designed to help listeners safely establish a deeper psychic connection with the other side.The conversation also dives deep into the profound mechanics of the afterlife, exploring the "life review" process from near-death experiences, why souls choose certain paths for spiritual evolution, and how themes like self-worth dictate the realities we create for ultimate healing. Finally, Dallisa pulls back the curtain on energetic safety, offering vital advice on how to recognize and clear negative entities using Archangel Michael, how to spot spiritual scams, and why maintaining clean energetic boundaries is the ultimate key to avoiding practitioner burnout.Whether you are fully immersed in your spiritual journey or just beginning to notice your own inner voice, this episode offers a grounded, empowering roadmap to understanding your highest potential.Connect with DallisaWebsite: ⁠SpiritAndSpark.comInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dallisahocking⁠Youtube: Dallisa YoutubeDerek’s new book on Animal Spirit Guides is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.Join The Launch: ⁠https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/⁠Connect with Derek:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​derek {@} ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derek's Books on Amazon:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: Dallisa Hocking, psychic Dallisa Hocking, spiritual curiosity, spirituality and wellness, stories from healers, spiritual practices, spirit communication, psychic abilities, Las Vegas psychic, mediumship, medium, psychic training, how to become a psychic, learn to be psychic, medium Dallisa Hocking, psychic intuition, psychic powers, raise your vibration, empath, clairvoyant
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  • Breaking the Cycle - From Burnout to Plant Medicine and Holistic Integration with Kayla Ewing

    Breaking the Cycle - From Burnout to Plant Medicine and Holistic Integration with Kayla Ewing
    2026/06/04
    In this episode of Cura Medicina, host Derek Dodds sits down with holistic health practitioner Kayla Ewing for a deeply intimate conversation about transitioning from the high-stress corporate world to a life aligned with mind, body, and spirit.Growing up in a traditional Catholic community in South Louisiana, Kayla’s path ran completely counter to the natural flow of her environment. She shares the pivotal moment a severe back injury at age 30 led her to step onto a yoga mat for the first time—sparking a 15-year healing journey that completely dismantled her worldview.Derek and Kayla dive deep into what it truly means to practice holistic health, treating the root causes of physical ailments rather than just the symptoms, and why doing the hard "inner work" is crucial before exploring alternative modalities. Kayla also pulls back the curtain on her profound, life-changing experiences with plant medicine—from her first blind therapeutic encounter with psilocybin to a deeply transformative Ayahuasca retreat with the Shipibo tribe at Soltara in Costa Rica.Tune in to discover:The Corporate Leap: How burning the candle at both ends in the banking and oil field industries led to a physical and spiritual wake-up call.Symptom vs. Root Cause: A live roleplay demonstrating how chronic physical issues like migraines and back pain are often tightly wound with past trauma and core belief systems.Navigating the Skepticism: Reconciling a growing alternative spiritual practice with traditional religious upbringings and family dynamics.The Power of Preparation: Why establishing a daily practice of meditation, breathwork, and clean eating completely alters and deepens a plant medicine experience.The Lesson of the Small Shift: Why sustainable healing relies on making one manageable, micro-commitment to yourself each day rather than chasing an overnight fix.Connect with KaylaWebsite: Holistic Health IntegrationInstagram: @holisticallyintegratedDerek’s new book on Animal Spirit Guides is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.Join The Launch: https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/Connect with Derek:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​derek {@} ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derek's Books on Amazon:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: ayahuasca, plant medicine, yoga, meditation, spiritual practice, astral plane, mindfulness, ancient lineages, consciousness, plant medicine
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  • Navigating the Astral Slot Machine: Ayahuasca, Hape, Eastern Mysticism, and Ancestral Karma with Jensen

    Navigating the Astral Slot Machine: Ayahuasca, Hape, Eastern Mysticism, and Ancestral Karma with Jensen
    2026/05/25
    What happens when a deep student of Eastern spiritual traditions takes a sudden detour into the high-intensity world of Amazonian plant medicine?In this fascinating and deeply candid episode of Cura Medicina, host Derek sits down with academic and mystic Jensen to trace his intense, whirlwind journey through the astral planes and his profound ayahuasca experience and ayahuasca retreats. From getting a master’s degree in yoga studies and taking one-way tickets to India to suddenly finding himself sitting in a traditional ayahuasca retreat deep in the Amazon, Jensen shares the profound realizations—and the harrowing wake-up calls—that reshaped his spirituality. By participating in tribal Peyote, Yagé, Santo Daime, and Huni Kuin ceremonies, he developed a firsthand understanding of the indigenous technologies that govern the psychedelic space.Jensen pulls no punches as he discusses the hidden complexities of the medicine world, treating the potent effects of dmt and other plant teachers not as a cure-all candy, but as a high-stakes "payday loan" or "slot machine" of consciousness. He dives into the energetic risks of mixing distinct tribal cosmologies, the core traditions of shamanism, and how a visionary encounter with the ferocious Hindu deity Narasimha ultimately pulled him out of a spiritual burnout and back onto the path of foundational Eastern practice.In this episode, we explore:The Bridge Between East and West: How Eastern disciplines of sobriety and mantra work intersect—and sometimes collide—with the visceral, experiential nature of an ayahuasca ceremony.Ancestral Healing: Jensen’s powerful breakthroughs involving his lineage during an intense Mother’s Day Santo Daime work and a transformative Huni Kuin ritual that earned him the nickname "Chai Dragon."The Reality of "Spiritual Digestion": The energetic and psychological risks of taking shortcuts, overlapping different tribal lineages, and blowing high doses of Hapé directly into the third eye without proper integration.Plants as Facilitators, Not Gurus: Why preserving your spiritual sovereignty, honoring the sacred nature of the entheogen, and maintaining a daily, substance-free practice to "remember the infinite" is crucial to lasting transformation and true healing.The Future of Psychotropic Pathworking: Jensen’s shifting role as a PhD researcher in Berkeley, aiming to provide a "spiritual first-aid kit" for Westerners who fly top-speed into the psychological walls of the astral plane.Whether you are an experienced medicine carrier, a practitioner of the yogic paths, or someone trying to ground your own spiritual awakening, this episode offers a vital masterclass in discernment, respect for ancient wisdom, and personal responsibility.Connect With Jensen:https://www.instagram.com/jensen_sudarshan/Connect with Derek:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​derek {@} ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Derek's Books on Amazon:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: ayahuasca, plant medicine, eastern mysticism, yoga studies, hapé, narasimha, huni kuin, santo daime, ancestral healing, yagé, shamanism, spiritual integration, cosmic debt, meditation, spiritual practice, astral plane, psychedelic integration, mindfulness, ancient lineages, consciousness, Paramahansa Yogananda, dmt, entheogens, spiritual sovereignty, Jensen Martin, ayahuasca, shamanism, plant medicine, psychedelic, healing, ayahuasca retreat, ayahuasca experience, dmt, entheogen, consciousness
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  • Embodying The Goddess: Kundalini Spiritual Awakening with Cynthia Abulafia

    Embodying The Goddess: Kundalini Spiritual Awakening with Cynthia Abulafia
    2026/05/14
    In this rich and wide-ranging episode of Cura Medicina, Derek welcomes Cynthia Abulafia, author of Embodying the Goddess, advocate for goddess lineages, and longtime student of yoga, tantra, non-duality, Sanskrit, and sacred texts. Together, they explore the living presence of the Divine Feminine, the transformational force of Kundalini awakening, and the deeper meaning of Kali as both void and pulsation.Cynthia shares how a powerful Kundalini awakening and her personal transformation journeys in her twenties opened her into a long mystical process—one she later came to understand as the movement of the Goddess herself. She describes how Kali entered her life not as an abstract symbol, but as a specific, living doorway into both destruction and liberation. The conversation moves beyond simplified ideas of “the Goddess” and into the paradox of the particular and the universal.A central theme of the episode is non-duality through a Tantric lens. Cynthia challenges the idea that spiritual realization ends in the void, stillness, or transcendence. Drawing on Tantric Shaivism, Utpaladeva, Abhinavagupta, and the Kali traditions, she offers a profound reframing: true non-duality is not only the dissolution of self into emptiness but also the return into life, body, sensation, relationship, and sacred pulsation. Through the dedicated practice of kundalini yoga and intentional breathwork, seekers can begin to stir the metaphorical serpent at the base of the spine, initiating a profound kundalini awakening. This process is not merely about physical yoga; it is a deep spiritual journey of healing and transformation that clears the energy centers and aligns the chakras. By integrating meditation and mindfulness, you can learn to channel this rising energy to expand your consciousness and reclaim your inner power. Ultimately, this path leads to greater balance, enlightenment, and a heightened sense of presence, proving that a true kundalini experience is a gateway to the soul's highest evolution.Connect with Cynthiahttps://www.cynthiaabulafia.com/https://www.instagram.com/cynthiaabulafiayoga/00:00 Introduction to the Divine Feminine Journey04:10 Personal Awakening and the Goddess Connection06:57 The Shift from Analytical to Spiritual Perspectives09:56 Exploring Non-Duality and the Goddess12:52 Faith, Curiosity, and the Nature of Reality15:43 Understanding Kali and Her Many Forms18:31 Non-Duality: Perspectives and Philosophies21:12 The Intersection of Pulsation and Stillness23:47 Tantra and the Dynamic Nature of Existence33:37 The Power of Naming and Perception34:31 The Journey of Spiritual Traditions35:40 Death and Dying in Spiritual Practices38:29 The Concept of Mahasamadhi41:00 The Spiral of Existence43:21 Kundalini Awakening Experiences51:33 The Role of Sacred Texts57:17 Devotional Practices and Rituals01:06:32 End Clip Youtube.mp4Connect with Derek:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​derek {@} ⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Derek's Books on Amazon:​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe & Review Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: transformative healing experiences, spiritual awakening, spirituality and wellness, kundalini, personal transformation journeys, kundalini yoga, wellness and spirituality podcast, spiritual curiosity, cynthia abulafia, cura medicina, kali, goddess, non duality, divine feminine, rituals, devotional practices, spiritual traditions, tantric, serpent, chakras, tantra
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  • Naturally Healthy Pets with Dr. Judy Morgan: Secrets to Nutrition, Longevity, and Healing

    Naturally Healthy Pets with Dr. Judy Morgan: Secrets to Nutrition, Longevity, and Healing
    2026/05/03

    Are your pets surviving, or are they truly thriving? In this episode of Cura Medicina, host Derek Dodds sits down with renowned integrative veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan to challenge the status quo of modern veterinary care.

    The pet food and pharmaceutical industries have heavily influenced veterinary education, often leading to a cycle of chronic illness, over-processed diets, and unnecessary over-vaccination. Dr. Morgan joins us to break down how to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the root causes of our animals' health issues.

    • ​The Truth About Pet Food: Why 95% of pet owners are feeding their animals ultra-processed "filler" diets and how to transition to species-appropriate nutrition.
    • ​Vaccination Protocols: Why your pet might be over-vaccinated, the dangers of newer mRNA vaccines, and why you should be asking for titers instead of booster shots.
    • ​Natural Parasite Control: Expert tips for managing fleas and ticks without relying on harsh chemicals.
    • ​Hospice & Quality of Life: A compassionate look at managing terminal diagnoses, focusing on comfort and joy rather than just medical intervention.
    • ​The CBD Connection: Navigating the therapeutic use of CBD for anxious and ailing pets.

    Whether you have a cat with GI issues or a senior dog dealing with chronic illness, Dr. Morgan provides actionable, holistic advice that empowers pet parents to become the best advocates for their companions.

    Resources Mentioned: Learn more about natural pet health and access recipes at

    NaturallyHealthyPets.com and recieve 50% off Dr. Judy's books with code: CURAMEDICINA50

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    My Vision & Prayer

    May all beings be happy.

    May all beings be free.

    May all beings find their way home.

    ~ Om Mani Padme Hum
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  • Transformative Healing Experiences: Spontaneous Buddhism, Cancer Healing and Plant Medicine with Kinga Lis

    Transformative Healing Experiences: Spontaneous Buddhism, Cancer Healing and Plant Medicine with Kinga Lis
    2026/04/19
    The Alchemy of Identity and Healing with Kinga LisIn this episode of Cura Medicina, Derek sits down with Kinga Lis, an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner whose life is a masterclass in transformation and transformative healing experiences. From her childhood as a refugee fleeing communist Poland to her current path navigating a terminal cancer diagnosis, Kinga discusses how she "birthed" a new identity by integrating ancient wisdom into modern mental health practices.This conversation explores the profound intersection of Tibetan Buddhism, psychedelic therapy, and the body's cellular intelligence. Kinga shares her unconventional healing journey, reclaiming her empowerment through name changes, meditation, and a deep, non-dualistic relationship with her physical self. Whether you are seeking inner peace, self-discovery, or a holistic approach to wellness, Kinga’s insights offer a roadmap for personal development and profound growth.What We Cover:[00:00] The Meaning of "Kinga": Why she left her birth name behind to empower her "clan warrior" spirit and life force.[05:30] Reclaiming Power: The spiritual significance of names and how switching to "Kinga" served as a ceremony for self-healing.[08:43] From Refugee to Artist: Kinga’s transition from the New York art world to mindfulness-based health coaching and medicine.[17:20] The Cancer Diagnosis: Facing high-grade serous carcinoma and the "1% recovery" she attributes to combining Western chemo with self-care and naturopathic protocols.[30:00] The Buddhist Download: A spontaneous awakening during an Ayahuasca ceremony that introduced her to Tibetan Buddhist mudras without prior study.[36:00] The Intelligence of Cancer Cells: A deep dive into whether cancer possesses sentient awareness and how to bring "out of control" cells back into coherence.[44:00] Somatic Wisdom & Mudras: How daily yoga and intuitive hand gestures helped Kinga clear energy blockages and overcome neuropathy.[55:00] Healing as Expression: The philosophy that trauma is an "impression" on the body, and true healing requires the "expression" of the body’s innate wisdom.Notable Quotes & Resources"Patrice sounds like a deflating balloon to me now, and I’m just letting it go.""Why should a cancer cell have the skill, intelligence, and ability to change its genetic expression, and we—who think of ourselves as intelligent beings—not have that same degree of control?""Any wisdom that arises is just a remembrance. It’s nothing new. It’s always been here."Links MentionedKinga’s Practice: Transcend Psychiatric – Integrative psychiatry and Ketamine-assisted therapy in Atwater Village, LA. Also see her upcoming YouTube and Art.Health & Culinary Roots: Clean Living Guide – Kinga’s earlier work on nutrition and healing.Book Recommendation: The Intelligence of Plants (referenced by Derek regarding cellular sentience).Lineage: The Yuthok Heart Essence (Tibetan Medicine and Buddhism tradition).Connect with Derek:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast⁠⁠⁠derek {@} ⁠⁠curamedicina.com⁠⁠Derek's Books on Amazon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe & Review Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all ⁠⁠⁠⁠platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠.My Vision & PrayerMay all beings be happy.May all beings be free.May all beings find their way home.~ Om Mani Padme HumTAGS: plant medicine, ayahuasca experiences, personal transformation journeys, spiritual awakening, transformative healing experiences, wellness and spirituality podcast, healing trauma with plant medicine, ayahuasca retreats, indigenous medicine, plant medicines, sacred plant medicine, psychedelic, plant medicine healing, healing with sacred plants, sacred plant journeys, ayahuasca, cancer healing, Buddhism, mudra
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