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Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space in Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey
Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space in Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey
Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space in Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey
Friday 10th September 2021
Jay Shifman talks with Ifetayo Harvey about creating inclusive psychedelic spaces and addressing racial trauma on 'Choose Your Struggle'.
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Ultimately, and I think it's also, you know, creating these spaces is also important to center race, not because the white psychedelic conferences don't do that, but because we have a history of racialized trauma in this country and we need to talk about it.
What happens when you mix psychedelics, advocacy, and a passion for inclusivity? You get a conversation that's as enlightening as it is essential. In this episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', host Jay Shifman sits down with Ifetayo Harvey, the founder of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective. Ifetayo's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After a transformative psychedelic experience in college, she found herself drawn to drug policy reform, working with notable organizations like the Drug Policy Alliance and MAPS.
Growing up in a household impacted by the War on Drugs, Ifetayo's personal history adds a poignant layer to her advocacy. She opens up about her struggles with depression and the profound effect her father's incarceration had on her life. These experiences fueled her drive to create spaces where people of color feel seen and supported in the largely white-dominated psychedelic community.
Jay and Ifetayo dive into some heavy but crucial topics, from the racialized trauma that permeates society to the need for intentional inclusivity in drug policy reform. They discuss how centering race in these conversations isn't just important—it's necessary for genuine progress. Curious about the intersection of psychedelics and social justice? Interested in how personal experiences can shape broader movements? This episode is a must-listen. Jay and Ifetayo advocate for honest, educational discussions that spark real change.
Tune in for a blend of personal anecdotes and broader societal insights that will leave you thinking long after the episode ends.