A podcast about all things Kambo, conversations with experts and leaders in the Kambo frog medicine space.
FrogCast-Kambo Convos
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9 episodes
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A podcast about all things Kambo, conversations with experts and leaders in the Kambo frog medicine space.
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8/2/2025
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June 12, 2026
Johnnie Heider-Kuhn: Vitalist Approach to Kambo Energetics- Detoxification, Individualized care and indigenous reciprocity
<p> <strong>Frogcast Episode: A Vitalist Approach to Kambo Energetics – Detoxification, Individualized Care, and Indigenous Reciprocity</strong></p><p><strong>Guest: Johnnie Heider-Kuhn</strong></p><p><strong>Episode Overview:</strong><br>In this episode, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Johnnie Heider-Kuhn, to explore the powerful world of Kambo through the lens of vitalist herbalism. We unpack Kambo’s unique energetic properties and discuss why keen practitioner observation is absolutely essential for customizing treatments to fit each recipient's individual needs. Beyond the physical practice, we also dive into the realities of physiological detoxification and the deeply important conversation surrounding indigenous reciprocity versus charity.</p><p><strong>Key Topics & Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Vitalist Herbalism 101:</strong> What vitalism is, its core principles, and how this ancient perspective can be seamlessly applied to Kambo.</li><li><strong>Decoding Kambo’s Energetics:</strong> Viewing the frog's unique properties through a vitalist lens to better support the healing process.</li><li><strong>The Reality of Detoxification:</strong> A grounded look at the actual mechanisms of detox in human physiology.</li><li><strong>Purging Bile:</strong> We tackle the great debate—is it truly detoxifying, or is it actually depleting to the body?</li><li><strong>Reciprocity vs. Charity:</strong> Understanding the vital difference between the two and why giving back to indigenous medicine keepers is essential.</li><li><strong>Protecting the Amazon:</strong> How Johnnie is weaving corporate social responsibility with grassroots conservation through Earth Medicine Apparel Co.</li></ul><p><strong>About Our Guest, Johnnie Heider-Kuhn:</strong><br>Born at the base of the Wasatch Range, Johnnie cultivated a deep love for the natural world early on. He is a clinical herbalist and holistic nutritionist with an extensive background in human psychology, permaculture design, and ethical business models. After spending 12 years as a botanical supplement product developer and teaching at a high-profile herbal school in Colorado, Johnnie launched Earth Medicine Apparel Co.—a brand that weaves visual storytelling with social responsibility to support community-led conservation in the Americas.</p><p>Johnnie's deep relationship with Kambô began in 2021 during an intensive training in the Wasatch Mountains, where a long-held trauma was forever healed. This profound experience led him to Peru, connecting him with a Matsés settlement and Kichwa wisdom keeper Jhonny Javá. Deeply committed to the frog, the Amazon, and its caretakers, Johnnie operates a thriving, word-of-mouth practice across the Front Range, with a special affinity for serving fellow service providers.</p><p><strong>Connect with Johnnie & Support His Work:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Email:</strong> <u>rainbowheartkambo@gmail.com</u></li><li><strong>Shop Sustainable Wear:</strong> <a href="https://earthmed.clothing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Earth Medicine Apparel Co.</a></li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://instagram.com/earthmedicineapparelco" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@earthmedicineapparelco</a></li></ul><p><strong>Love these conversations? Follow & Support the Frogcast!</strong><br>Stay connected with us for more episodes, insights, and Kambo education:</p><ul><li><a href="https://kambospecialist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KamboSpecialist.com</a></li><li><a href="https://medicinefrogkambo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MedicineFrogKambo.com</a></li></ul>
April 29, 2026
Ayahuasca, Kambo and Indigenous Perspectives with Deyan Gajic
<p><strong>Title:</strong> Kambo, Ayahuasca and indigenous beliefs<br><strong>Guest:</strong> Deyan Gajic</p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong><br>In this conversation with Deyan, we dive into the nuanced topic of using Kambo and Ayahuasca in conjunction with each other. We also explore the very real medical concerns around hyponatremia, safe preparation protocols, and gain a much deeper understanding of indigenous perspectives regarding these sacred medicines.</p><p><strong>What We Cover in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Is mixing Kambo and Ayahuasca safe?</li><li>What Deyan has seen in his long-time experience of offering both medicines</li><li>Traditional indigenous use of Ayahuasca and Kambo</li><li>The realities and complexities of working with indigenous tradition</li><li>Salt in the diet, preparation dietas, and the risks of hyponatremia</li><li>How to safely and effectively stack Kambo and Ayahuasca in a ceremonial setting</li><li>Indigenous reciprocity and the challenges associated with global economic disparity</li></ul><p><strong>About Deyan Gajic:</strong><br>Deyan Gajic has dedicated over two decades to the study of traditional healing, Eastern philosophy, and shamanism. Following a deep immersion into the Peruvian Amazon in 2009 to study plant medicines, Deyan met members of the Matsés tribe and experienced his first Kambo session. He felt an immediate and profound connection with the spirit of the frog, and over the following years, Kambo became a central pillar of his global healing practice.</p><p>After years of returning to Peru to study, and having transformed his own serious health setbacks into wisdom using these ancestral tools, Deyan founded Kambo Naturista in 2016 to train new practitioners. In 2023, he opened Amazon Soma, a dedicated healing center outside of Iquitos, Peru, where he now lives and facilitates deeply integrated work with Kambo, Ayahuasca, and traditional dietas.</p>
March 28, 2026
The REAL Matses History: Debunking Myths & Kambos Origins- Lewis Powell
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Lewis Powell, a longtime Amazonian researcher and close collaborator with Matses communities, to explore the history, origins, and cultural context of Kambo from the perspective of the Matses themselves. Lewis brings years of direct relationship and lived experience, offering insight that challenges many of the narratives currently circulating in the West.</p><p>Together, we unpack what’s often misunderstood, oversimplified, or misrepresented about Matses culture, and why preserving the integrity of these stories matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, we cover:</strong></p><ul><li>“Contact day” and the first encounters between the Matses and outsiders</li><li>Common rumors and misconceptions about Matses practices</li><li>Why origin stories and traditions can vary across different Matses communities</li><li>The importance of oral tradition and preserving cultural history through documentation</li><li>Who may have been the first to use Kambo, and how that story is told</li><li>Different accounts of how Kambo was originally applied and practiced</li><li>The truth, context, and nuance around narratives of cannibalism</li></ul><ul><li>Newly emerging rat research on Kambo supports a very safe LD50 level.</li></ul><p>Learn more in Lewis' new book launch: </p><p><strong>The Matses-First Contact: Oral Testimony and the Historical Record of Contact and Cultural Transmission.</strong></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/06EqapX2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://a.co/d/06EqapX2</a></p><p><br></p><p>About Lewis:</p><p>Lewis Powell is based in the UK and is the founder of the Kambo Practitioner Alliance, Inner Guru, and the shamanic healing school NEOSH.His work sits at the intersection of psychology, healing, and indigenous knowledge, with a focus on understanding the deeper causes of human suffering and why people often remain stuck in patterns.After spending time with the Matsés tribe in the Amazon, he has developed close connections with the community, including elders who were present at first contact with the outside world. He is now documenting their history through oral testimony, challenging common misrepresentations and bringing forward a more accurate account in his upcoming book.Alongside this, he works with researchers and practitioners exploring emerging areas of Kambo science, contributing to a clearer understanding of its safety and physiological effects.</p><p><br></p><p>Stay connected:</p><p><a href="www.lewis-powell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.lewis-powell.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Follow for more Kambo convos.</p><p><br></p><p>Kambo training and education-</p><p><a href="https://kambospecialist.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://kambospecialist.com</a></p><p><a href="https://medicinefrogkambo.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://medicinefrogkambo.com</a></p>
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