Modern Spirit Podcast

Natasha Pentin is joined by Dr. Joe Tafur himself and Xochi Bucuru. Dr. Tafur is a Colombo-American integrative physician, traditionally trained spiritual healer (Ayahuasquero), and highly acclaimed author. Xochi is a Colombian traditional healer (Yagecera), educator, and promoter of Indigenous community projects. They discuss supporting Indigenous traditions, navigating the learning curve of ancestral healing, advice for finding respectful plant medicine ceremonies, the power of music, discernment, upcoming projects, and more.Modern Spirit Website: https://www.modernspirit.org/ Joe’s books:  Fellowship of the River https://bit.ly/47v6y1A  Medicine Song http://bit.ly/4hqkHl7  Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to the Modern Spirit Podcast(00:47) Introducing the Guests: Dr. Joe Tafur & Xochi Bucuru(02:15) How Joe & Xochi Met(04:17) Elevating Indigenous Voices(06:37) Combining Science and Spirit(09:10) Yagé Used As Medicine(10:32) The Influence of Many Teachers(11:56) Combining Traditions in Ceremony(19:4