Psychedelics in Africa : The Untold Story by Darren le Baron LIVE IN CT

Psychedelics in Africa; The Untold Story

Darren Le Baron joins us live in Cape town from the UK to discuss some of the groundbreaking research featured in his webinar series, Psychedelics in Africa: The Untold Story. This series takes a closer look at the ancient history, mythology and scientific studies surrounding the use of psychoactive plants and fungi.

For centuries these powerful plant medicines have been used by Africa’s earliest indigenous peoples for spiritual and community growth, although rarely discussed by modern scholars. Many communities across Africa still use these sacred plants in their rites of passage, initiation ceremonies, spiritual communication, healing and daily rituals.

This presentation encompasses both African and Diasporic cultures, offering valuable information through academic references, highlighting correlations in symbolism and references in language which reveal thought-provoking insights.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean. He is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker who is passionate about sharing his research and findings on ethnomycology, ancient African plant medicines and their various applications.

Known widely around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher.

He is a member and presenter at the London Psychedelic Society, a chair and Breaking Convention committee member. He is also a regular presenter at the Detroit Psychedelic Conference, Ozora, Noisily and Lightning in a Bottle Festivals, as well as numerous gatherings around the world sharing his extensive research on psychedelics and how they can help support humanity in the here and now.

He is also an Organic Horticulturist and Permaculture tutor who supports schools, businesses and so called hard to reach communities around the world to create holistic and sustainable working systems.

Collectively his work aims to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.