Spiritually Inspired with Dennis McKenna, ethnopharmacologist, psychedelics pioneer.

Spiritually Inspired with Dennis McKenna, ethnopharmacologist, psychedelics pioneer.

Author: Auraverse Network April 3, 2021 Duration: 1:04:11

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Dennis McKenna has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years. He is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. From 2000 to 2017, he taught courses on Ethnopharmocology and Plants in Human Affairs as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota. 

Dennis is the founder of the McKenna Academy, an incubator that nourishes the emergence of this still embryonic global consciousness. He is the younger brother of Terence McKenna. Dennis authored or co-authored several books among which are: ‘The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss’, The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching, and, published in 1975 (under pseudonyms), Psilocybin: Magic Mushroom Grower’s Guide. He is also the founder of McKenna Academy.
https://mckenna.academy/

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Hosted by the Auraverse Network, Spiritually Inspired is a space for curious conversations that move beyond dogma and into the heart of lived experience. Each episode feels like a deep, meandering talk with a friend, one where topics flow from ancient philosophical questions to the practical energy of modern healing practices. You’ll hear discussions that sit at the crossroads of religion, culture, and personal transformation, examining how shifts in consciousness can reshape our relationship with ourselves, each other, and the environment. This isn’t about providing easy answers, but rather about exploring the questions that give our lives deeper meaning. The voice guiding this podcast belongs to a visionary author and speaker whose advocacy for spiritual exploration grounds every conversation in authenticity. Tuning in means joining a community considering how spirituality intertwines with daily life, societal structures, and our collective future. Discover this thought-provoking show for conversations that challenge, comfort, and expand your perspective on what it means to be human in a connected world.
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