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Podcast: The Psychedelic Podcast
Episode: Anja Loizaga-Velder, Ph.D. - Walking Behind the Medicine: Bridging Western & Indigenous Healing Paradigms
Description: Dr. Anja Loizaga-Velder, Co-Founder of Nierika, joins Paul F. Austin to explore the therapeutic nature of Ayahuasca & other plant medicines. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. This intimate in-person interview was recorded at Dr. Anja's plant medicine retreat center in Mexico, just after Paul concluded his own 6-day Ayahuasca experience. Topics covered include: mental health from an indigenous perspective, Dr. Anja's journey bridging Western medicine with traditional healing practices, and the current environmental and political struggles of indigenous healers in Mexico. Dr. Anja Loizaga-Velder received her master's degree in psychology (Dipl.-Psych...