An inside account of what it's like to be a true Shaman. The good, the bad, and what it's like to fight for your life in a shamanic battle. He explains how plant medicines are used just like pharmaceuticals in the amazon, why it's important to preserve plant medicine practice, why ayahuasca is not to be taken lightly, and more. I first became aware of Hamilton when I heard him interviewed by Aubrey Marcus in a fascinating discussion about "sorcery vs. medicine."  As the guide and founder at Blue Morpho, Hamilton is no ordinary "shaman." He is a master Ayahuasca Shaman who moved from the United States to Peru in his early 20s to find out if there was any truth behind mysticism and Shamanism, then became one of the few non-native men to ever be initiated into the traditional ways of Ayahuasca Shamanism. Hamilton now operates the healing center Blue Morpho, based in Iquitos, Peru, where he hosts guests from all over the world and in cyberspace. Blue Morpho offers comprehensive online retreats, courses, products, and booking services to support individuals in their personal transformation journey. Through Shamanic Dieta, an ancient technology that looks to medicinal plants from the rainforest, Blue Morpho restores balance, harmony, and life-force energy to your body. Online ceremonies with experienced shamans are held in cooperation with body practices classes, aiming to build physical strength while recharging both mind and spirit for fulfilling life goals and intentions. Learn more at https://bluemorphoretreats.world/ Books: The Mystical Secrets of Medicine vs Sorcery: The Untold Story of Ayahuasca Part 1 https://amzn.to/3Hasmn8 The Mystical Secrets of Ayahuasca Part 2 https://amzn.to/3iNIK3w During our discussion, you'll discover: -Coming to Peru and experiencing the Ayahuasca ceremony...13:44 -Is the practice of Ayahuasca among a wider population a new phenomenon?...23:14 -Interacting with the spiritual world and other entities...30:20 -Shamanic battles...36:48 -Is there a risk for people who are coming to experience plant medicine?...45:17 -Music and chants with plant medicine...49:50 -The malpractice of shamanism and how to be safe...51:59 -Hamilton’s spiritual practice on daily basis...57:24 -Where is the future of plant medicine?...1:02:05 You can check out the full episode page and show notes at: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/hamilton Additional Resources: Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/collections/books Ben Greenfield Social Media: Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield Youtube handle: @BenGreenfieldLife #ayahuasca #ayahuascaceremony #shaman #BenGreenfield