Ceremonial Cacao: Separating Fact from Fiction with Nick Meador
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:
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
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