In this illuminating episode of Psychedelic Source, Dr. Sandra Dreisbach sits down with Dr. Lola Ohonba, a clinical pharmacist and indigenous medicine practitioner who brings 21+ years of experience bridging Western and traditional healing practices.
Born into the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria, Dr. Lola shares her remarkable path from learning plant medicine as a child to becoming a respected voice in both cannabis and psychedelic therapy. Her unique perspective combines rigorous pharmaceutical training with deep reverence for ancestral wisdom.
The conversation explores crucial topics including:
- Making sacred medicines accessible while preserving traditional knowledge
- The role of science in understanding plant medicines without explaining away their spiritual aspects
- Creating ethical and affordable psychedelic facilitator training programs
- Supporting indigenous communities and ensuring no tribes are left behind
Dr. Lola's warmth and wisdom shine through as she discusses her work with WCI Health and PsychEntheo consultancy, her upcoming facilitator training program, and her mission to create generational wealth while serving communities in need.
Her powerful message reminds us that "life is too short to let others define us" and that healing comes through building bridges between traditions, not walls.
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