Episode 123: Simon Ruffell: Onaya Psychedelic Research

On this episode of the Sacred Stream Radio podcast, Laura speaks with Dr. Simon Ruffell. Simon is a psychiatrist and the founder and CEO of Onaya Science, an organization that conducts research into the effects of psychedelic plant medicine ceremonies on body, mind, and spirit. Onaya also offers a Psychedelic Mentorship Training program. Simon follows a collaborative approach to research that combines tradition with science, emphasizing the importance of listening to indigenous healers and including them in every step of the research process. Currently, Onaya is engaged in an ongoing five-year study of plant medicines for military veterans suffering from trauma. Onaya continues to develop research-backed programs and resources that combine traditional and modern models of care, with a commitment to holistic healing and interethnic collaboration for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the more-than-human world. You can learn more about Simon and Onaya at onaya.io .

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Episode 123: Simon Ruffell: Onaya Psychedelic Research is an episode from Sacred Stream Radio by Cody Humston.

This episode is 39:37 long.

This episode was published on Feb 7, 2025.

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