Join me and Annelene Sillet for a bold, wide-ranging conversation titled “The Spirit of Tobacco: Bridging Science, Mindful Use and Ceremony.” We dive deep into the world of sacred Amazonian tobacco, never shying away from myths, medicine, toxicity, addiction and the shadow-side of escapism. Together we hold the topic in non-binary light, questioning the status quo and opening space for nuance.

Main Conversation Points

• The historical and cultural roots of sacred Amazonian tobacco: how indigenous traditions frame its role, meaning and ceremony

• The spectrum of tobacco’s effects: medicinal potentials and toxic risks

• The myth-making around tobacco: from sacred plant to commercial addiction engine

• Unpacking addiction and unconscious use: when tobacco becomes escapism rather than medicine

• Science meets spirit: what the research says, what the ceremony reveals, and how they overlap or diverge

• Ceremony gone wrong: ethical concerns, power dynamics, cultural appropriation and the dark side of “plant medicine” scenes

• How to engage sacred tobacco consciously: preparation, respect, integration, and when to say no

• Non-binary thinking about tobacco: moving beyond “good plant” vs “evil drug” to a layered understanding of context, intention, set and setting

• Stories from the field: Annelene’s work, her evolutions (from physiotherapy to sacred‐medicine educator) and real-world examples

• Practical take-aways for practitioners, seekers, and curious listeners: how to approach sacred tobacco with integrity and awareness

  
  

  *Take your Tobacco Relationship Deeper*

  * Online Course- Rapeh & Sacred Tobacco - https://kambospecialist.com/tobaccocourse/

  
  

Learn More & Connect with Annelene

• Instagram: @junglecultura — her platform for sacred medicine education. junglecultura.com+1-YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jungleculturaold— her Youtube channel for sacred medicine education.

• Facebook: Annelene Sillet Yépez — posts about her programs, workshops and reflections. Facebook+1

• Website/Blog: — articles, offerings and deeper dives into sacred plant medicine. junglecultura.com

• Book/Resource: Rapeh by Annelene Sillet — exploring the tobacco snuff tradition. Amazon