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5th Jul 2022

Rituals, Coca Leaves and Cocaine, with Wade Davis

What secrets do ancient cultures hold that could reshape our understanding of humanity today? In this debut episode of Harvest Series, Wade Davis, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, joins Rose Claverie to reveal how his epic journeys through the Amazon, Tibet, and beyond have illuminated the profound connections between culture, spirituality, and human identity. From the significance of coca leaves to the impact of modernity on ancient rituals, Wade offers a compelling exploration of our shared heritage and the vital need to preserve it. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about the essence of being human.

[1:56] - Wade Davis' favourite ritual, and the consequences of modern societies sweeping away magic, mysticism and metaphors.

[11:33] - How to protect our cultural heritage? What was the impact of Wade's Davis voice in the world.

[16:31] - The reasons why Wade Davis chose to be an anthropologist and being a Harvard student in the 1970s.

[20:45] - The importance of coca leaves for the Colombians and the consequences of cocaine on the country.

[28:11] -The Harvest of the Day : if something very simple could be done, that could change the world, what would he choose?

Wade is a best-selling author who wrote 22 books and is working on a new one about the coca leaves. You can follow him on Instagram at @wadedavisofficial.

In two weeks, on Wednesday, we will release Dr Gabor Maté's interview in Kaplankaya, about healing your emotional wounds and traumas. Don't miss the episode!

You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.

Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.

Credits:

  • Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
  • Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir, and team
  • Music by: Chambord
  • Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

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About the Podcast

Harvest Series
Interviews with passionate speakers to take better care of yourself, broaden your horizons and nurture the planet.
This podcast is here to help you ask yourself the right questions, boost your critical thinking, and broaden your horizons. Journalist Rose Claverie (@rose.claverie on Instagram) is interviewing for the Harvest Series summit inspiring speakers such as emotional trauma specialist Dr Gabor Maté, nutrition experts Dr. Mark Hyman or Dr. Andrew Weil, and Relationships expert Esther Perel. They share their stories and practical advice to help listeners better care for themselves, their relationships and the planet.
Episodes last around 30mn and are released every Wednesday. We hope you will enjoy the episodes and the diversity of the topics to increase your consciousness :)

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