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#3 - Elizabeth Bast (SoulCentro): Ibogaine, Relapse and Relationships
#3 - Elizabeth Bast (SoulCentro): Ibogaine, Relapse and Relationships
#3 - Elizabeth Bast (SoulCentro): Ibogaine, Relapse and Relationships
Wednesday 30th November 2022
Elizabeth Bast shares her journey with iboga, focusing on relationships, relapse support, and community healing in this Root Medicine episode.
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Get the buttons here!Elizabeth Bast on Iboga: Healing Relationships and Self-Discovery
The indigenous ways of knowing are so deep and so ancient and so profound... there's space for that. So there was this battle going on because that thing doesn't like to be evicted, it likes its joy ride.
Imagine a world where healing isn't just a solo journey but a collective experience. In this episode of Root Medicine, Amanda Siebert chats with Elizabeth Bast, a seasoned iboga facilitator and co-founder of SoulCentro in Costa Rica. Elizabeth's story is a tapestry of personal and professional experiences woven with the threads of iboga, a powerful plant medicine from West Africa.
She dives into her introduction to iboga and how it helped her support her partner through relapse, shedding light on the intricate dance between addiction, relationships, and recovery. The conversation doesn't stop there. Elizabeth also explores the role of caregivers in addiction, offering heartfelt advice on how to be there for someone battling their demons. Her insights into the Bwiti community's social medicine practices provide a unique perspective on the importance of relationship and community in the healing process.
Elizabeth's reflections on using iboga to cultivate deeper connections with oneself, others, and the earth are both profound and practical. She emphasizes that healing is not an isolated endeavor but one that thrives in a supportive community. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that our relationships, whether with ourselves or others, play a crucial role in our journey to recovery.
So, if you're curious about how iboga can transform not just individuals but entire communities, this conversation with Elizabeth Bast is one you won't want to miss.