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Ceremonial Cacao: Separating Fact from Fiction with Nick Meador

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Nick Meador is the founder of Soul Lift Cacao, a social enterprise working with indigenous groups in Latin America who prepare authentic ceremonial cacao using ancient traditions. Nick has also been a transformational facilitator for over a decade, leading experiences ranging from 3-hour cacao journeys, to immersive cacao tours in Guatemala and Mexico. In 2024 Nick became a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon, and he hopes to raise awareness about the historical overlap and potential therapeutic synergy of cacao and psilocybin.

Episode Highlights

▶ Nick’s journey into the world of cacao and how it connects to his work with psilocybin

▶ Challenges in the spiritual and therapeutic spaces and the need for accountability

▶ The importance of cultural sensitivity and ethical business practices in the cacao and psilocybin space

▶ How businesses are really run and what it would take to make a big impact on the cacao world

▶ The importance of education about cacao and in the importance of being transparent

▶ Historical and cultural significance of cacao that people may not realize

▶ Concerns about cacao quality and the reality of heavy metals in food

▶ The role of cacao in modern day social situations

▶ Psilocybin facilitation in Oregon and the work that Nick is doing

Nick Meador’s Links & Resources

▶ SOUL LIFT CACAO:

https://www.soulliftcacao.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulliftcacao/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulLiftCacao/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulliftcacao/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxrI0O7L3EAXFyBmuq0Bbg

Learn more about Abundant Earth Foundation: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcaco

Download Beth's free trainings here:

Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business

Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business

▶ Beth’s Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching

▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services

▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein

▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

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Content provided by Beth Weinstein. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Beth Weinstein or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Nick Meador is the founder of Soul Lift Cacao, a social enterprise working with indigenous groups in Latin America who prepare authentic ceremonial cacao using ancient traditions. Nick has also been a transformational facilitator for over a decade, leading experiences ranging from 3-hour cacao journeys, to immersive cacao tours in Guatemala and Mexico. In 2024 Nick became a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon, and he hopes to raise awareness about the historical overlap and potential therapeutic synergy of cacao and psilocybin.

Episode Highlights

▶ Nick’s journey into the world of cacao and how it connects to his work with psilocybin

▶ Challenges in the spiritual and therapeutic spaces and the need for accountability

▶ The importance of cultural sensitivity and ethical business practices in the cacao and psilocybin space

▶ How businesses are really run and what it would take to make a big impact on the cacao world

▶ The importance of education about cacao and in the importance of being transparent

▶ Historical and cultural significance of cacao that people may not realize

▶ Concerns about cacao quality and the reality of heavy metals in food

▶ The role of cacao in modern day social situations

▶ Psilocybin facilitation in Oregon and the work that Nick is doing

Nick Meador’s Links & Resources

▶ SOUL LIFT CACAO:

https://www.soulliftcacao.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulliftcacao/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulLiftCacao/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulliftcacao/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxrI0O7L3EAXFyBmuq0Bbg

Learn more about Abundant Earth Foundation: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcaco

Download Beth's free trainings here:

Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business

Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business

▶ Beth’s Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching

▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services

▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein

▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz

▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

  continue reading

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