86. Tradition, Transformation & the Metaphysics of Mushrooms with Acacea Lewis

The Psychedelic Mom

Acacea Lewis is a lecturer and leader in the field of Cultural Anthropology in Psychedelics. She founded Divine Master Alchemy, a school dedicated to providing cultural context in entheogenic exploration. Her mission is to guide both newcomers and experienced individuals deeper into their communion with mushrooms through vibrant, contextually relevant, and meaningful ways.

Acacea's approach integrates cultural, medicinal, expansive, and historical narratives, enriching the exploration of psychedelics. She has spoken at dozens of universities and in a variety of academic, and professional settings, currently she offers several courses that people can purchase and watch live or recorded on Kajabi.

Episode Highlights

01:19 Acacea Lewis: cultural anthropologist and psychedelic expert

04:39 Acacea's unique upbringing and early academic journey

05:42 The impact of Acaea’s early psychedelic experiences

07:32 Making sense of the mystical and scientific aspects of psychedelics

10:17 Cultural and historical contexts of psychedelic use

26:03 The Western approach to psychedelics and its limitations

31:54 Ethical and sustainable practices in psychedelics

49:45 The benefits of eucommia flowers

50:27 Emotional health and chinese medicine

52:04 Microdosing and conscious dosing

54:17 Amanita mushrooms: benefits and misconceptions

55:38 Teaching global plant medicine

57:57 The journey to non-duality through buddhism

01:19:00 Daily practices and nutrition

01:30:43 Grief, healing and spiritual growth

01:39:18 Buddhist practices and mantras

Acacea Lewis’ Links

• Website: www.acacealewis.com
• Instagram: @acacealewis
• Facebook: Acacea Kailen Lewis
• Kajabi: www.acacea.mykajabi.com

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Source for Amanita: Black Sage Botanicals
• Source for Eucommia: Samsara Herbs
• Mexican Curandera Maria Sabina
• Ethnomycologist Gordon R. Wasson