Plants of the Gods Podcast

On #NationalTequilaDay, we're raising a glass... to mezcal. #TBT to #POTGS5E7, #ethnobotanist Gary Nabhan joins #DocMarkPlotkin to explain why the tequila industry, with its monocultures & industrialization, could spell trouble for agave. Cheers to #biodiversity & better drinks!

Some of these substances may have even shaped the course of human evolution, and the journey continues. Which mind-altering substance blew your mind? Drop your favorite from the podcast below! 🍄🌱

Happy #WorldBrainDay! 🧠 From mind-bending plants and potent fungi to sacred brews, snuffs, and yes, even amphibians, Plants of the Gods has explored how cultures across the world have turned to nature to alter, heal, and expand the mind.

Don't miss "Dr. Joe Watkins: Indigenous Perspectives on the Psychedelic Renaissance" — and catch up on the past episodes diving into the life of Richard Evans Schultes, the original ethnobotanical trailblazer! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Before #RichardEvansSchultes set foot in the Amazon, his psychedelic journey started in OK. In #POTGS7E4, #DocMarkPlotkin shares how tracing that origin story 25yrs ago brought him to Dr. Joe Watkins, member of the Choctaw Nation, long-term friend, & last week's remarkable guest.

Seven seasons in and #PlantsoftheGods is just getting started. Comment and let us know! What's your favorite POTG episode? And what's one question you didn't know to ask until now? 🌿

#POTGS7E4 is now Live! Listen to "Dr. Joe Watkins: #IndigenousPerspectives on the #Psychedelic Renaissance," available wherever you get your podcasts! youtube.com/watch?v=muSn0R…

New #POTGpod episode drops TOMORROW: "Dr. Joe Watkins: Indigenous Perspectives on the Psychedelic Renaissance." #POTGS7E4

Wisdom isn't a destination; it's a lifelong journey. Dr. Joe Watkins – archaeologist, anthropologist, & member of the Choctaw Nation – joins Dr. Mark Plotkin for an exploration of healing, cultural ownership, & what the psychedelic revival looks like from the inside out.

Listen now to part 1 and 2 of "The Plants of the Apes - How Animals Use Medicinal Plants" on #Plantsofthegodspod (with a special feature on the #TimFerrissShow!). youtube.com/watch?v=0vwnI3…

Happy #WorldChimpanzeeDay! Could our knowledge of healing plants have roots in the animal kingdom? In #POTGS2E9, Dr. Mark Plotkin reflects on the brilliance of chimps, their adventures with fermented fruit, and the ancient link between animals, alcohol, and medicinal wisdom.

#DocMarkPlotkin sits down with anthropologist & Choctaw Nation member Dr. Joe Watkins, who reminds us: real respect means listening deeply & recognizing the complexity within every community. THIS WED: "Dr. Joe Watkins: Indigenous Perspectives on the Psychedelic Renaissance."

As the conversation around #psychedelics and #plantmedicine expands, so too must our understanding of Indigenous perspectives. #POTGS7E4

Hear the full story of this beloved Caribbean spirit on #POTGS2E5, "Rum, Rebellion, Pirates, and Tiki." youtu.be/_DCv-eBelvY #rum @Latitude29_NOLA #nationalrumday #tiki #POTGS2E5

It's #NationalMojitoDay — let's talk rum! As legendary cocktail connoisseur @BeachBumBerry reminded us on our #FBLive, not all rums are created equal. From grassy agricoles to deep, molasses-rich dark rums, the flavor you choose makes the drink. What rum is in your mojito?

This clip is from the @AmazonTeamOrg #EarthDay celebration earlier this year and serves as a reminder that true conservation flows from land to sea. #throwbacktuesday youtu.be/4KH_-jC2Y-M

This summer, we're highlighting #AncestralTides, @AmazonTeamOrg's Indigenous-led initiative protecting #seaturtles and coastal ecosystems from Colombia to Mexico. amazonteam.org/ancestral-tide…

From ancient wisdom to cutting-edge science, Salvia divinorum shows us that nature's chemistry is full of surprises waiting to be discovered. Listen to "Part Two —The Ethnobotany of #Salvia with Dr. Chris McCurdy," available wherever you get your podcasts! youtube.com/watch?v=BZ2if-…

In Part Two of our chat with Dr. Chris McCurdy, we unravel how a humble plant from the mint family flips everything we thought we knew about brain chemistry and why its mysterious effects are rewriting the neurochemistry rulebook. #salvia #POTGS7E3

Want to protect the future? Start with the Amazon bc saving the #rainforest is saving the world. The @AmazonTeamOrg has spent 25+ yrs working with Indigenous communities to protect not just trees but entire systems of knowledge, healing, & survival. /2 amazonteam.org

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, let's stop trying to save the planet by solving ONE crisis at a time. #Climatechange. #Deforestation. Overpopulation. Drug-resistant disease. They're not separate issues; they're symptoms of the same imbalance. 1/2 youtu.be/9L2AxduZDOc