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Episode 170:
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Shelly Persad about her journey from chiropractic care and personal burnout into plant medicine, sacred cannabis work, and embodied healing. Together, we explore her book Somatophobia, the fear of being in the body, and how cannabis can be approached not as a tool for escapism, but as a sacred mirror for deeper self-awareness. Dr. Shelly shares her perspective on trauma, the nervous system, the endocannabinoid system, ego, embodiment, and the importance of reconnecting with the body as the true path of healing. We also discuss the risks of misusing plant medicines, the need for guidance and discernment, and why everything we are seeking may already be within us.

Find Dr. Shelly's Book "Somatophobia" Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Somatophobia-Guided-Sacred-Cannabis-Journey-ebook/dp/B0CV9CZR5L?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

About Shelly:
Dr. Shelly Persad is a former chiropractor, somatic expert, plant medicine guide, and author of the Amazon bestseller "Somatophobia". With 15 years in clinical practice and four chiropractic practices built across three countries, her work explores the connection between the nervous system, trauma, embodiment, and healing. Through her sacred cannabis and somatic plant medicine work, Dr. Shelly helps people move beyond the mind and into the body, where she believes true healing begins. Her approach focuses on nervous system regulation, fascia, life force energy, and the deeper process of clearing stored trauma from the body.

Connect With Shelly:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshellypersad/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshellypersad/

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About Susan Guner:
Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.

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