See the YouTube video of my conversation here
Listen to the podcast here
I had the great pleasure to speak with my friend, Tomás, and discuss some of the wide range of issues he’s been involved with. Tom is one of the most real people I know. He shares about his extraordinary life experiences, his stumbles and awakenings, with humility, candor and humor, and opens to a deep channel of wisdom for us all.
In our conversation, he shares what he has learned from his work with the dying, his journeys on deep vision quests in nature, and what carefully guided psychedelic experiences offer for transforming individuals and our culture. Having apprenticed for eleven years with Huichol shaman and studied with numerous indigenous elders, he shares his thoughts on the issue of cultural appropriation and the importance of reciprocity. Finally, I asked Tomás to offer his thoughts on dealing with the machinations of our current President and his minions.
Tom is a true pioneer: he builds bridges between cultures, integrates ancient wisdom traditions with modern psychology and science, and brings forward how shamanic and nature-based principles can help us address the challenges of our times and return to sacred living. He has served as a transpersonal psychologist, ceremonial elder, rite of passage and vision-fast leader, sacred storyteller, musician, and author. Tom completed an eleven-year apprenticeship with Huichol shamans in Mexico and has written extensively about Huichol shamanism, cosmology and the use of peyote as a sacrament in their religious practice.
Please check out and pre-order his new book: Psychedelic Shaman: The Wisdom Warrior’s Guide to Transformation
Other ways to experience his teachings:
Shamanic Sundays – Live on YouTube every Sunday at 10:00 am PT
Live Love Now – Monthly Zoom gathering every first Wednesday at 5:00 pm PT
A New Vision of Living – Online Course
His website: www.drtompinkson.com
Tom was also featured in my book Crossing the Boundary – Stories of Jewish Leaders of Other Spiritual Paths.