Join us for a profound conversation with Candace Oglesby, a licensed professional counselor and a leading voice in the burgeoning field of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Candace, who has served as a program director for a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy certificate program and actively participates in research clinical trials, brings a unique blend of expertise as a trainer and a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant.

In this episode, Candace delves into the critical intersection of social justice and mental health within the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy. She bravely tackles the systemic barriers that prevent historically marginalized communities, particularly women of color navigating trauma, from accessing these innovative treatments.

Discover:

• What psychedelic-assisted therapy truly entails, beyond common misconceptions.

• The historical roots of plant medicines in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, challenging the Western medical model's narrative.

• The significant impact of representation, cost, misinformation, and historical mistrust on access to psychedelic therapies.

• Why the capitalist structures continue to impede equitable access and liberation.

• Candace's invaluable advice for therapists looking to enter this space, emphasizing the importance of culturally inclusive training, community, and personal relationship with the medicine.

• Candace also shares her personal journey and unwavering commitment to decolonizing mental health and advocating for voices that have historically been excluded. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of mental health, equity, and the transformative potential of psychedelic healing.

Candace Oglesby’s Contact:

Website - www.jurneewithcandace.com

Resources:

Liberation through Plants and Plates - https://jurneewithcandace.com/liberation-through-plants-and-plates/

The Afro Psych Card Deck - https://www.afropsych.life/

Continuing Education Courses - https://www.tmcinstitute.org/continuing-education/recorded-webinars

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Music Samples:

Intro 1 by Clavier Clavier - Meditation ambient music

Intro 2 by Mikhail Smusev - Heroic Quest

Outro by Alex Kizenkov - Inspirational Cinematic Adventure