In this episode, we’re thrilled to share one of our FAVORITE talks with Larry Norris, Ph.D., the visionary co-founder of Decriminalize Nature. Larry is at the forefront of groundbreaking work in the United States, championing a powerful movement to reconnect people with nature and decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi. Who is Larry Norris, Ph.D.? Larry is the co-founder of Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education (ERIE) and Decriminalize Nature (DN), organizations dedicated to education, research, and policy reform for plant medicines. With a Ph.D. from CIIS and extensive teaching experience, Larry offers incredible insights into the intersections of plant wisdom, consciousness, and grassroots advocacy.
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What We Discuss in This Episode:
• What does it mean to “decriminalize nature”?
• The legal and language strategies behind the movement.
• The challenges of overcoming outdated policies around entheogens.
• Stories of individuals who have benefited from entheogens but faced penalties.
• How Decriminalize Nature works to ensure people can access sacred plants safely, without fear of legal repercussions.
• The broader vision for fostering a deeper connection with nature and entheogens.
Why This Talk Matters: At Portier, we’re passionate about supporting organizations like Decriminalize Nature that are pioneering changes in psychedelic policy, research, and education. With our curated collection of psychedelic cases, altars, journals, and a new card game, we aim to enhance plant medicine journeys and contribute to impactful movements. A portion of our proceeds supports initiatives like Decriminalize Nature because we believe in their mission wholeheartedly.
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