In today’s episode of A Pinch of Magick, I sit down with Bibi Parsons, a fellow MA student at the University of Exeter, café owner, and advocate for plant magick and community connection.
From sipping bespoke herbal teas to diving into the mysteries of ayahuasca, this conversation is brimming with stories about the power of plants, the magick of community, and the deeper connections between humans and nature.
Spoiler: You’ll learn how Bibi’s unique journey—from running a vegan café in Peckham to exploring psychedelics—has helped her create spaces for healing, belonging, and transformation.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- The Magick of Peckham: Bibi shares how her 100% vegan café became a hub for spiritual connection and inclusive community events, including her twice-monthly circle gatherings.
- Plant Magick and Women’s Health: From brewing herbal teas to addressing hormonal imbalances, Bibi explains how her relationship with plants began and evolved into a deeply spiritual practice.
- Ayahuasca and Plant Spirit Communication: Bibi recounts her life-changing experience with ayahuasca and how it connected her to the universal energy of plants, transforming her approach to magick and well-being.
- The Role of Community in Healing: Discover how Bibi’s free, inclusive gatherings create spaces for connection and support, breaking the isolation often felt in spiritual exploration.
- Psychedelics, Ritual, and Integration: We discuss the challenges of integrating entheogenic experiences and why cultural and spiritual frameworks are essential for meaningful transformation.
- Brewing Magick and Rediscovering Heritage: From ancient brewing techniques with mugwort to the hidden history of British plant medicine, Bibi unearths forgotten connections between the land and spiritual practices.
Key Takeaways
- Community matters: Healing is amplified when shared in safe, inclusive spaces.
- Plants are powerful allies: They hold wisdom, energy, and healing potential beyond what meets the eye.
- Ritual deepens connection: Whether working with psychedelics or brewing tea, intentionality and ceremony unlock transformation.
- Integration is everything: Profound experiences, especially with entheogens, require thoughtful frameworks to create lasting change.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Ron's Coffee House: Bibi’s vegan café in Peckham, London—serving community, delicious drinks, and a side of magick.
- BB’s Tea: A bespoke blend created by Bibi, beloved by her café patrons for its restorative powers.
- Ayahuasca: A plant medicine used in Bibi’s journey to deepen her spiritual and magickal practice.
- Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind: A deep dive into the science and history of psychedelics.
- Mugwort: An ancient herb tied to brewing, dreamwork, and altered states of consciousness.
Magickal Thought of the Day
“Plants are sentient allies in our journey of self-discovery. Approach them with respect and curiosity—they have much to teach us.”
About Bibi Parsons
Bibi is a Plant Spirit Practitioner based in Peckham, South East London. Using her knowledge of folk medicines, plant communication and guides to bring harmony. She creates bespoke tea blends for spiritual purpose, reads tea leaves and tarot and an all round nature worshipper.
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