Drew Bankey: A Veteran’s Journey with 5-MeO-DMT and Ayahuasca, Episode 149, The Psychedelic Entrepreneur Podcast 
This week Beth Weinstein interviews Drew Bankey, a combat veteran turned medicine man, public speaker, author, and co-founder of a non-profit medicine church. Drew shares his journey from abandonment as an adopted child through traumatic combat experiences in Iraq, to the darkness of addiction, and his eventual healing and transformation through psychedelic plant medicine. Beth and Drew discuss the role of plant medicines including Ayahuasca and Bufo in assisting individuals with PTSD and other mental health issues. They also explore the broader impact of these medicines in sparking an evolutionary shift in humanity towards a deeper connection with the divine and each other, a critical mission for these times.
Episode Highlights
▶ 00:00 Welcome
▶ 02:07 Drew’s background and journey to healing
▶ 06:56 The impact of ayahuasca on his personal transformation
▶ 07:43 Trauma and the path to recovery
▶ 10:14 A mission and vision for healing others
▶ 13:56 The importance of inner work and self-realization
▶ 18:29 The role of the church in serving community
▶ 21:24 The power of connection and hope for humanity
▶ 29:00 Self-cleansing and manifesting solutions
▶ 31:12 Effects of and respect for Bufo
▶ 32:42 The importance of preparation and integration with Bufo
▶ 39:06 Responsibility and discernment in serving medicine
▶ 42:29 The role of medicines in the evolution of humanity
▶ 48:34 Addressing Imposter Syndrome
▶ 52:54 Future plans for Drew’s project, Sacred Journeys
Drew Bankey’s Links & Resources
▶ Website: https://www.sacredjournieswithin.com/
▶ Instagram: https://instagram.com/sacredjournieswithin
▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bankey
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