Cura Medicina explores the timeless wisdom of healing traditions, where ancient plant medicine and shamanic cosmology ignite spirituality and inform our healing. Each episode journeys into the heart of wellness, blending plant medicine, spiritual practices, holistic health, and personal transformation. Guided by deep curiosity and compassion, the podcast shares stories, teachings, and insights from healers and seekers around the world, inviting listeners to reconnect with nature, spirits, and the body's innate capacity to heal through ayahuasca, while being guided by the animate world.
Cura Medicina
Claim This Podcastby Derek Dodds
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Cura Medicina explores the timeless wisdom of healing traditions, where ancient plant medicine and shamanic cosmology ignite spirituality and inform our healing. Each episode journeys into the heart of wellness, blending plant medicine, spiritual practices, holistic health, and personal transformation. Guided by deep curiosity and compassion, the podcast shares stories, teachings, and insights from healers and seekers around the world, inviting listeners to reconnect with nature, spirits, and the body's innate capacity to heal through ayahuasca, while being guided by the animate world.
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June 26, 2026
The Quantum Landscape of Plant Medicine with Marc-John Brown
<p>In this episode of <strong>Cura Medicina</strong>, host Derek sits down with <strong>Marc-John Brown</strong>, co-founder of the <strong>Native Wisdom Hub</strong>, author, and dedicated apprentice of the Shipibo-Konibo lineage. Marc-John shares his fascinating journey from a rugged council estate in Edinburgh to marrying into an indigenous Peruvian lineage and dedicating his life to bridging modern society with ancient indigenous cosmologies.</p><p>Derek and Marc-John dive deep into the quantum nature of ceremonial spaces, unpacking how cultural cosmologies—from the Shipibo to Colombian traditions—directly shape our visionary experiences. They explore the sacred science of <strong>dieta</strong>, the grounding medicine of <strong>Sacred Tobacco (Mapacho)</strong>, and the ultimate importance of remembering to just "be human" when integrating deep medicine work.</p><p><strong>- - - Key Topics Discussed - - -</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>From Edinburgh to the Andes:</strong> Marc-John’s early life, blissful awakenings at age 19, and meeting his indigenous wife and partner, Erica.</p></li><li><p><strong>Yahe vs. Ayahuasca:</strong> Unveiling the physical, energetic, and chemical differences between these two powerful Amazonian brews.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Science of Dieta:</strong> How deep dietary and energetic restrictions open up channels for cellular connection, communication, and master plant spirit conversation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Navigating the Medicine Path:</strong> Why taking a restful break from ceremonies to sit with "normalcy" is sometimes the most profound integration step you can take.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tobacco—The Spine of the Path:</strong> How Mapacho, Hapé, and Ambil serve as the ultimate unifiers, pacifiers, and anchors for manifestation and prayer.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reviving Ancestral Cacao:</strong> An inside look at Marc-John and Erica’s current project protecting 10 hectares of cloud forest to revive local cacao traditions alongside indigenous communities,</p><p><strong>- - - Connect with Marc-John Brown - - -</strong></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://nativewisdomhub.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Native Wisdom Hub</a> (Check out their upcoming Earth Wisdom Healing Retreat in the Sacred Valley of Peru this December)</p></li><li><p><strong>Substack:</strong> Follow Marc-John’s live-serialized book, Reindigenization: Reclaiming Our Place in the Web of Life.</p></li></ul><p>Derek’s new book on <strong>Animal Spirit Guides</strong> is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.</p><p><strong>Join The Launch:</strong> <a href="https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/</a></p><p><strong>- - - Connect with Derek - - -</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://aya101.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong></strong></a><a href="http://curamedicina.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>curamedicina.com</strong></a><a href="https://aya101.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong></strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li>derek {@} <a href="http://curamedicina.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>curamedicina.com</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><strong>- - - Derek's Books on Amazon. - - -</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ayahuasca-Beginners-Guide-Prepare-Ceremony-ebook/dp/B0BWDRQDFT" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Geometry-Patterns-Divine-Design/dp/B0DT9YCQZG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hap%C3%A9-Sacred-Tobacco-Medicine-Rainforest-ebook/dp/B0CTZYRXKV" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>outroll music by </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brandycontreras_/">@brandycontreras_</a> ❤️</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all <a href="https://derekdodds.com/cura-medicina/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>platforms</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>My Vision & Prayer</p><p>May all beings be happy.</p><p>May all beings be free.</p><p>May all beings find their way home.</p><p>~ Om Mani Padme Hum</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TAGS: </strong>Ayahuasca, Plant Medicine, Tobacco, Plant Diets, spiritual curiosity, spirituality and wellness, spiritual practices, spirit communication, plant medicine integration, master plant dieta, indigenous wisdom, Amazonian shamanism, quantum cosmology, spiritual awakening journey, trauma healing modalities, sacred space holding, Shipibo-Konibo lineage, Mapacho sacred tobacco, ceremonial cacao, Hapé, Hosca, Seri, Ambil, Mambe, Yahe vs Ayahuasca, Huachuma, San Pedro cactus, Bobinsana medicine, Marc-John Brown, Native Wisdom Hub, Reindigenization book, Earth Wisdom Healing Retreat, Sacred Valley Peru, lucid dreaming practices, mental clarity and focus, fasting and vibration, relational mindfulness, emotional numbness healing</p>
June 16, 2026
Raising Your Frequency: The Mechanics of Psychic Awareness Development and Mediumship with Dallisa Hocking
<p>In this fascinating episode, host Derek sits down with <strong>psychic</strong> <strong>Dallisa Hocking</strong>, a fifth-generation <strong>psychic medium</strong> and the founder of Spirit and Spark. What does it truly take to unlock your <strong>intuition</strong> and connect with the unseen world? Dallisa shares her unexpected journey into the <strong>spiritual</strong> realm—which included a vivid childhood prediction by her grandmother that later manifested as a stage show in Las Vegas—and breaks down the literal science of <strong>spiritual</strong> communication.</p><p>Dallisa explains that <strong>psychic abilities</strong> and your path as a <strong>medium</strong> are entirely dependent on vibrational <strong>energy</strong> and frequency. You will learn why most mediums can perform <strong>psychic readings</strong> and basic <strong>psychic</strong> work, but not all psychics possess the specific frequency to be a <strong>psychic medium</strong>. Throughout the conversation, she offers profound <strong>psychic insights</strong> into how anyone can begin their own <strong>psychic development</strong>, share their <strong>psychic experiences</strong>, and tap into their innate <strong>psychic powers</strong> and <strong>psychic intuition</strong>.</p><p>As a gifted <strong>clairvoyant</strong> and <strong>empath</strong>, psychic Dallisa Hocking shares the practical "muscle-building" exercises she recommends to her students to safely raise their frequency, including journaling, binaural awareness meditations, <strong>tarot</strong>, and ethical community practice. This structured <strong>psychic guidance</strong> is designed to help listeners safely establish a deeper <strong>psychic connection</strong> with the other side.</p><p>The conversation also dives deep into the profound mechanics of the afterlife, exploring the "life review" process from near-death experiences, why souls choose certain paths for <strong>spiritual</strong> evolution, and how themes like self-worth dictate the realities we create for ultimate <strong>healing</strong>. Finally, Dallisa pulls back the curtain on energetic safety, offering vital advice on how to recognize and clear negative entities using Archangel Michael, how to spot <strong>spiritual</strong> scams, and why maintaining clean energetic boundaries is the ultimate key to avoiding practitioner burnout.</p><p>Whether you are fully immersed in your <strong>spiritual</strong> journey or just beginning to notice your own inner voice, this episode offers a grounded, empowering roadmap to understanding your highest potential.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Dallisa</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.holistichealthintegration.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="SpiritAndSpark.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SpiritAndSpark.com</a></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/holisticallyintegrated" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallisahocking" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/dallisahocking</a></li><li><strong>Youtube: </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAtgAkuewh2CK6T2BscEXg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Dallisa Youtube</strong></a></li></ul><p>Derek’s new book on <strong>Animal Spirit Guides</strong> is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.</p><p><strong>Join The Launch:</strong> <a href="https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Derek:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://aya101.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong></strong></a><a href="http://curamedicina.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>curamedicina.com</strong></a><a href="https://aya101.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong></strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li>derek {@} <a href="http://curamedicina.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>curamedicina.com</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Derek's Books on Amazon:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ayahuasca-Beginners-Guide-Prepare-Ceremony-ebook/dp/B0BWDRQDFT" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Geometry-Patterns-Divine-Design/dp/B0DT9YCQZG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hap%C3%A9-Sacred-Tobacco-Medicine-Rainforest-ebook/dp/B0CTZYRXKV" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p>Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all <a href="https://derekdodds.com/cura-medicina/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>platforms</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>My Vision & Prayer</p><p>May all beings be happy.</p><p>May all beings be free.</p><p>May all beings find their way home.</p><p>~ Om Mani Padme Hum</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TAGS: </strong>Dallisa Hocking, psychic Dallisa Hocking, spiritual curiosity, spirituality and wellness, stories from healers, spiritual practices, spirit communication, psychic abilities, Las Vegas psychic, mediumship, medium, psychic training, how to become a psychic, learn to be psychic, medium Dallisa Hocking, psychic intuition, psychic powers, raise your vibration, empath, clairvoyant</p>
June 4, 2026
Breaking the Cycle - From Burnout to Plant Medicine and Holistic Integration with Kayla Ewing
<p>In this episode of Cura Medicina, host Derek Dodds sits down with holistic health practitioner Kayla Ewing for a deeply intimate conversation about transitioning from the high-stress corporate world to a life aligned with mind, body, and spirit.</p><p>Growing up in a traditional Catholic community in South Louisiana, Kayla’s path ran completely counter to the natural flow of her environment. She shares the pivotal moment a severe back injury at age 30 led her to step onto a yoga mat for the first time—sparking a 15-year healing journey that completely dismantled her worldview.</p><p>Derek and Kayla dive deep into what it truly means to practice holistic health, treating the root causes of physical ailments rather than just the symptoms, and why doing the hard "inner work" is crucial before exploring alternative modalities. Kayla also pulls back the curtain on her profound, life-changing experiences with plant medicine—from her first blind therapeutic encounter with psilocybin to a deeply transformative Ayahuasca retreat with the Shipibo tribe at Soltara in Costa Rica.</p><p><strong>Tune in to discover:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The Corporate Leap:</strong> How burning the candle at both ends in the banking and oil field industries led to a physical and spiritual wake-up call.</p></li><li><p><strong>Symptom vs. Root Cause:</strong> A live roleplay demonstrating how chronic physical issues like migraines and back pain are often tightly wound with past trauma and core belief systems.</p></li><li><p><strong>Navigating the Skepticism:</strong> Reconciling a growing alternative spiritual practice with traditional religious upbringings and family dynamics.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Power of Preparation:</strong> Why establishing a daily practice of meditation, breathwork, and clean eating completely alters and deepens a plant medicine experience.</p></li></ul><li><p><strong>The Lesson of the Small Shift:</strong> Why sustainable healing relies on making one manageable, micro-commitment to yourself each day rather than chasing an overnight fix.</p><p><strong>Connect with Kayla</strong></p></li><ul><li><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.holistichealthintegration.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Holistic Health Integration</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.instagram.com/holisticallyintegrated" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@holisticallyintegrated</a></p></li></ul><p>Derek’s new book on <strong>Animal Spirit Guides</strong> is launching next month! As a thank you to the Cura Medicina community, he is offering it absolutely free. Click the link in the show notes below to drop your email and join the exclusive release list.</p><p><strong>Join The Launch:</strong> <a href="https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://derekdodds.com/animal-spirit-guides-summer-26-book-launch/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Derek:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://aya101.com/"><strong></strong></a><a href="http://curamedicina.com/"><strong>curamedicina.com</strong></a><a href="https://aya101.com/"><strong></strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast/"><strong>instagram.com/cura_medicina_podcast</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li>derek {@} <a href="http://curamedicina.com/"><strong>curamedicina.com</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p><strong>Derek's Books on Amazon:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ayahuasca-Beginners-Guide-Prepare-Ceremony-ebook/dp/B0BWDRQDFT"><strong>Ayahuasca: A Beginner's Guide</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Geometry-Patterns-Divine-Design/dp/B0DT9YCQZG"><strong>Sacred Geometry and Patterns of Divine Design</strong></a><strong></strong></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hap%C3%A9-Sacred-Tobacco-Medicine-Rainforest-ebook/dp/B0CTZYRXKV"><strong>Hapé Sacred Tobacco: Plant Medicine Ally From The Amazon Rainforest</strong></a><strong></strong></li></ul><p>Subscribe & Review: Please take a moment to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review on your favorite platform. See all <a href="https://derekdodds.com/cura-medicina/"><strong>platforms</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>My Vision & Prayer</p><p>May all beings be happy.</p><p>May all beings be free.</p><p>May all beings find their way home.</p><p>~ Om Mani Padme Hum</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TAGS: </strong>ayahuasca, plant medicine, yoga, meditation, spiritual practice, astral plane, mindfulness, ancient lineages, consciousness, plant medicine</p>
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