Reclaiming the Sacred in Plant Medicine Work with Jeya Lorenz
What does it mean to truly honor the sacred roots of plant medicine in a modern world? In this episode, Jeya Lorenz, practitioner and guide shares her journey from the world of human rights to the deeply interconnected realm of ceremony and psychedelic healing. With over a decade immersed in Earth-based wisdom and plant medicine communities, Jeya brings a grounded and reverent approach to guiding others, inviting us to listen more deeply to the land, to spirit, and to each other.
You'll learn what it takes to be a responsible guide in today’s rapidly growing psychedelic space, how mushrooms can serve as gentle, ancient allies, and why the integration of elders, Indigenous voices, and animist practices is not optional—it’s essential. Jeya also discusses how to prepare energetically for sessions, her perspective on whether you need to be a therapist to guide, and how her training program is helping practitioners root their work in respect and lineage.
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
Why mushrooms are a powerful starting point.
The importance of honoring Indigenous wisdom.
How to prepare as a guide for a session.
Why being a therapist isn’t always required.
What energetic hygiene looks like in practice.
How to create a respectful training program.
Why elders are essential in this work.
The spirit and personality of mushroom medicine.
How to listen to nature and the unseen.
Ways to embody humility in ceremonial spaces.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“In the West, we have mushrooms in our DNA. They’re like these wonderful friends that are a bit more open, a bit more forgiving and very safe in ways that we can work with. So for people stepping into this work, take a look at what your desire is for connecting with this being, this spirit and the energy of it.” - Jeya Lorenz
“How deeply can you humble yourself and take yourself out of the mix to be present with what is?” - Jeya Lorenz
“Mushrooms are ancient beings that are here to support and guide us.” - Jeya Lorenz
