Adriana Morrison & Older, Not Old
Irreverent Health
04/17/26
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Join us as Adriana Morrison shares her inspiring journey from health challenges to becoming Mrs. Colorado American 2026. Discover how her experiences in fitness, pageantry, and personal growth intertwine, offering valuable insights into aging gracefully, health optimization, and empowering women over 40.
Key Topics
- Adriana Morrison’s journey from health challenges to pageantry
- The importance of strength training for women over 40
- Navigating menopause and hormonal changes
- The role of mindset in aging and personal growth
- Self-defense and confidence building for women
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Royalty: Meet Adriana Morrison
02:47 Adventures in Colorado: The Great Outdoors
05:34 The Journey to Health and Fitness
11:41 Competing Against Yourself: A New Mindset
14:29 Redefining Aging: Staying Active and Engaged
17:27 The Power of Perseverance in Fitness
20:15 Embracing the Journey to Health
21:04 Understanding Menopause and Its Impact
22:10 The Importance of Weight Training for Women
23:03 Challenging Myths About Women and Strength Training
24:04 The Role of Nutrition in Health and Wellness
25:06 Navigating Cravings and Eating Out
25:52 The Balance of Movement in Daily Life
40:01 The Balance of Fitness and Lifestyle
42:56 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
47:30 Redefining Aging and Health
51:01 Embracing Opportunities and Challenges
56:31 Future Aspirations and Community Engagement
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David Crow & Karmic Homework
April 16
•65m
Summary
Join us for an insightful conversation with David Crow, an expert in traditional Asian medicine, plant medicine, and spiritual practices. We explore the cultural roots of healing, the evolution of entheogenic use, and how to integrate ancient wisdom into modern life for health and spiritual growth.
Key Topics
- Cultural roots of Asian medicine and plant medicine
- The evolution and cultural context of entheogenic use
- The importance of reverence and container in psychedelic ceremonies
- The risks of cultural appropriation and the value of cultural evolution
- Integrating ancient wisdom into modern health practices
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Context Setting
02:48 David Crow’s Journey into Traditional Medicine
05:16 Cultural Context and Education in Asian Medicine
08:05 The Role of Spirituality in Medicine
11:07 Integration of Psychedelics and Technology
13:44 The Evolution of Entheogenic Practices
16:29 Human Paradoxes in Spiritual Practices
19:13 Appropriation vs. Evolution in Cultural Practices
28:14 Cultural Appropriation vs. Respect in Entheogenic Use
33:24 The Intersection of Traditional and Modern Practices
38:22 Preparation and Context in Entheogenic Experiences
45:44 The Role of Physical Health in Mental Well-being
47:42 The Importance of Long-term Practices for Healing
52:54 Revelation and Spiritual Maturity in Modern Society
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Chris Kilham & Ethnobotany
April 17
•79m
Summary
Ethnobotanist and “Medicine Hunter” Chris Kilham joins Irreverent Health to explore the deep relationship between people, plants, culture, and healing. Drawing from decades of travel through the Amazon, South Pacific, China, Africa, and beyond, Chris shares stories of discovering medicinal plants, working with Indigenous communities, and helping introduce herbs like kava and maca to global audiences.
The conversation moves far beyond supplements and psychedelics, diving into reciprocity, ethical sourcing, traditional plant medicine, altered states of consciousness, and the hidden human labor behind natural health products. Chris reflects on ayahuasca ceremonies, the importance of set and setting, and how meaningful cultural experiences shape healing in ways modern wellness often overlooks.
Matt, Tom, and Chris also discuss sustainability, commercialization, Indigenous knowledge, global trade, and why the simplest solutions—whether chicken wire for drying kava or school supplies for remote villages—can dramatically change lives. At its core, this episode is about curiosity, human connection, and what happens when modern culture reconnects with the wisdom of plants and the people who steward them.
Key Topics
- Ethnobotany and the relationship between people and plants
- Chris Kilham’s path into psychedelic exploration and plant medicine
- Traveling the world researching medicinal plants
- Kava culture in the South Pacific
- Ayahuasca ceremonies and the importance of set and setting
- Indigenous healing traditions and reciprocity
- Sustainability and ethical plant sourcing
- The globalization of maca, kava, and goji berries
- Why some medicinal plants cannot be mass cultivated
- Psychedelics, consciousness, and altered states
- Supporting Indigenous communities through fair trade
- The hidden labor behind herbal medicine production
- Traditional agriculture and seasonal living
- Remote cultures and preserving traditional knowledge
- Simplicity versus modern industrial solutions
- Human connection as part of the healing process
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ethnobotany and Chris Kilham
02:00 How LSD Changed Chris’s Life Path
04:30 Becoming a “Medicine Hunter”
07:00 Kava and the Culture of the South Pacific
11:00 Psychedelics, Set, and Setting
15:00 Ayahuasca Ceremonies and Navigating Altered States
19:00 Discovering and Popularizing Medicinal Plants
23:00 The Ethics of Commercializing Indigenous Plants
27:00 Why Some Plants Can’t Be Mass Produced
31:00 Maca, Agriculture, and Indigenous Economies
36:00 Goji Berries and Traditional Harvesting Cultures
40:00 Fair Trade and Supporting Local Communities
44:00 Building Dental Clinics and Schools in Remote Regions
48:00 The Human Side of Herbal Medicine Supply Chains
52:00 Indigenous Wisdom Versus Modern Industrial Thinking
56:00 Why Simplicity Often Works Better
59:00 Final Reflections on Plants, Healing, and Humanity
The post Chris Kilham & Ethnobotany first appeared on Irreverent Health.
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