This week’s episode is truly special—a sacred conversation with Chief Rasu, the youngest spiritual leader of the Yawanawa tribe from the heart of the Amazon. If you’ve ever been curious about sitting with plant medicine or are already on that path, this episode offers a rare opportunity to receive wisdom directly from its source. Most of us don’t have access to Indigenous voices, and with the Amazon in danger due to deforestation, displacement of native communities, and the long-lasting effects of colonialism, it’s incredibly rare—and sacred—to hear from those who have stayed true to this ancient wisdom. 🎙️ In this episode, we explore: 🌱 The Yawanawa tribe’s sacred role as guardians of ayahuasca 💫 How plant medicine reconnects us to our inner child, ancestral lineage, and spiritual gifts 🌍 Indigenous prayers, history, and spiritual practices that guide us back to Earth 🔥 The dangers facing the Amazon—deforestation, displacement, and the fight to preserve Indigenous wisdom This is more than just a conversation—it’s a reminder that the Earth holds everything we need to heal, grow, and remember who we truly are. Connect with Rasu Yawanawa here: https://www.instagram.com/rasuyawa?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Support Yawanawa Culture: Fund a New Community Hub For Rasu here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-yawanawa-culture-fund-a-new-community-hub-for-rasu?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=customer&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&attribution_id=sl:c0176da9-d796-4914-b6da-f9357d6fc92d Join our brand new course, Blueprint to Bestseller here:https://highestselfinstitute.com/blueprint-to-bestseller Try Cornbread Hemp for 30% off with code SAHARA at cornbreadhemp.com/sahara Receive 10% off your first month of therapy with our sponsor Betterhelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/sahara Discover Your Dharma - Order your copy now - https://iamsahararose.com/dharma Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB and watch the music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k To receive a free womb mediation, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:53 - Podcast Guest: Rasu Yawunawa Chief 06:04 - How Plant Medicines Work With Our Consciousness 07:40 - Subconscious vs Plant Medicine 08:45 - Why Plant Medicine Work Best With Spiritually Healthy People 10:14 - How Plant Medicine Know We’re Working With It 13:40 - Can You Believe All Visions? 14:58 - How Saitis Work 17:05 - How We Heal Our Past With Plant Medicine 20:26 - Is Our Future Destined? 26:19 - Are Soulmates Real? 28:08 - Do Children Choose Their Parents? 28:50 - Experiencing Life Transformations 30:20 - How To Know If You Need To Let Go 32:30 - How Kappe Medicine Works 37:30 - Supporting The Amazon & Yawunawa Tribe 41:40 - Yawunawa Chief Shares Song