Breaking the Silence: The Secret History of Plant Medicine with Darren LeBaron

These days, psychedelics are being studied as tools of the future – ways for us to one day become healthier, happier and at peace. But where did psychedelics like magic mushrooms come from, and how did humans discover their incredible properties? Which human cultures have evolved alongside mushrooms? What is the psychedelics shift, and why could mushrooms be considered “alien technology”? To find out, we’re talking to expert mycologist, cultivator and educator Darren LeBaron. Known for his Shroomshop masterclasses, Darren has been growing his own mushrooms for over a decade – and his goal is to share the magic with others. Today, Darren talks about his unique psychedelics journey, how plant medicine has changed his life, the ancient history of psychedelics use, how indigenous cultures have used magic mushrooms for millennia and more.In This Episode(02:13) The origins of psychedelics in human culture(05:57) The history of ancient psychedelics use(15:42) How Darren found his love for mycology(19:46) Darren’s psychedelics journey, and how it changed him(21:56) Darren’s midlife crisis(23:57) How indigenous cultures have shaped our understanding of psychedelics(27:38) The psychedelics shift (38:57) Mushrooms as “alien technology”(47:50) Darren’s advice for shroom newbiesGuestDarren LeBaron is a mushroom cultivator and educator known around the world for his Shroomshop masterclasses. He has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for over 10 years, and is a member of the London Psychedelic Society. Resources & LinksWebdelicshttps://www.webdelics.com/http....s://www.facebook.com LeBaronhttps://www.darrenlebaron.com/....https://www.facebook