Making Sense of Plant Medicine Retreats - with Billy Venkatraman

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Have you ever been curious to know more about what goes on at these plant medicine retreats. What is Ayahuasca, Psilicybin, San Pedro, Peyote and the infmaous Bufo Frog? Is it safe, is it for you? How would i go about figuring out where to go and which one is right for me? Do i need Plant Medicine in my life? Welcome to one of my absolute favorite discussions with my good friend Billy Venkatraman as we look to Make Sense of Plant Medicine Retreats. This Podcast episode is available on Apple and Spotify.

About Billy Venkatraman: Born in India and raised in England, Billy has embarked on a remarkable journey thus far, driven by his vision of creating positive change in the world through love.

With over a decade of experience working with various plant medicines and spiritual practices, Billy has gained profound insights into their healing potential. He now shares this wealth of knowledge to facilitate transformation and experience for others.

Billy’s exploration spans a diverse range of plant and natural medicines, including Ayahuasca, Peyote, San Pedro, Mushrooms, and Bufo. He passionately believes in their power to heal, transform, and reconnect individuals with their authentic selves. His dedication to spirituality and natural healing extends to practices such as Yoga, Vipassana, and breathwork, demonstrating his commitment to holistic healing and spiritual practice.

Beyond Billy’s love for spirituality, and plant medicine, he is a qualified Life Coach and holds diplomas in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (C.B.T) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (N.L.P).

Before founding I AM TRIBE, Billy served as a Facilitator and Coordinator at Arkana spiritual center, one of the world’s largest and most esteemed plant medicine centers. This experience allowed him to forge profound connections with shamans and medicine people from diverse traditions around the world, many of whom he now considers friends, and integral members of his spiritual tribe.

In alignment with his role in creating I AM TRIBE, Billy aspires to be an author, proving his dedication to sharing wisdom, and values his role as a devoted son, partner, and a friend, cherishing the relationships that enrich his life.

Billy’s journey embodies the essence of love and the pursuit of positive impact in our world. He is now honored to share these insights and experience through I AM TRIBE, where love, experience, and transformation take center stage.

Contact Billy V: Follow Billy on Instagram- @b.venkatraman

Resources:

The Arkana Spiritual Center: https://www.arkanaspiritualcenters.com

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Episode Highlights:

3:16 - How did you find your way to Plant Medicine?

16:31 - Talking to plants?

22:19 - How does Plant Medicine Work?

27:37 - Does Plant Medicine expand your experience?

29:32 - About Purging?

30:48 - Sponsor Break - Makes Sense Academy

32:37 - Augmented Reality

36:53 - Who is Plant Medicine For?

40:39 - How do I find the right retreat to go to?

52:14 - Experience vs learning?

53:56 - Do we need the medicine?