11: Major Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD on Psychedelics & Art Therapy in military healthcare - Plants Saved My Life

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11th Nov 2022

11: Major Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD on Psychedelics & Art Therapy in military healthcare

11: Major Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD on Psychedelics & Art Therapy in military healthcare

Plants Saved My Life

In honor of Veteran's Day, Plants Saved My Life is joined by Major Lorenzo Aranda, PsyD. Lorenzo is a clinical psychologist with the United States Air Force. This week, we'll be discussing mental health in the armed forces, clinical entheogen use, and share thoughts on medical cannabis use of our armed forces and veterans. We'll discuss current logistic and regulatory obstacles, as well as the potential to treat debilitating mental illness.

*Major Aranda's views & opinions are his own, and do not represent the view of the United States Military


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Plants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness.



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Uncover the healing potential of plant medicine with the "Plants Saved My Life" podcast. Join us weekly for real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant-based treatments and insights from specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other experts in non-pharmacological forms of healing.

Learn about the latest advancements in patient-focused, holistic medicine and the potential of plant medicine in healing various disorders. Discover the benefits of entheogens, naturopathy, psychedelics, and functional nutrition.

Get a glimpse into the regulatory landscape of plant medicine in America and the end of the War on Drugs. Hear about the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic mushrooms, ayahuasca, iboga, medical marijuana/cannabis, kratom, and other non-traditional methods of healing.

Join host Raven Ariola, a scientific advisor, consultant, and educator in the medical cannabis space and founder of Entheo Wellness, for inspiring conversations and an exploration of the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness to. "Plants Saved My Life" - demystifying and destigmatizing alternative forms of healing
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Passionate about plants. Raven is a medical cannabis scientist, consultant, and educator based in Pittsburgh, PA. Through his experience in the plant medicine industry, Raven has learned that real patient stories can often get lost in the static. A dedicated lifelong learner, he aims to bridge educational gaps and inspire compassion while providing these voices a platform.