Dare to Dream with Debbi Dachinger Tom Pinkson Shamanic Wisdom and Vision Quests That Awaken the Soul The Hidden Power of Shamanism and Sacred Vision Quests Revealed Join this immersive conversation with Dr. Tom Pinkson, a spiritual elder, psychologist, and ceremonial leader who has spent over 60 years bridging Indigenous wisdom and modern healing. In this powerful Dare to Dream episode, Tom shares deeply personal stories from his 11-year apprenticeship with the Huichol shamans, and explores how plant medicine, fire ceremonies, and vision quests awaken the soul and reconnect us with nature’s sacred intelligence. If you're seeking profound personal transformation or simply curious about the role of sacred plant medicine in healing and awakening, this episode offers timeless insight. Through stories of ceremonial fire rituals, ancient peyote journeys, and spiritual initiations, Tom shows us how to break through ego limitations, reclaim our true identity, and walk the heart path. This is not just a podcast — it’s a portal to cosmic remembrance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Tom’s 11-Year Shamanic Apprenticeship How Tom became one of the few non-Huichol people to be mentored for over a decade in sacred rituals, fire ceremonies, and Indigenous cosmology. The Power of Vision Quests How solitude in nature, fasting, and ritual unlock inner clarity, confront fear, and open a direct channel to spirit. Peyote as Sacred Medicine Understanding the role of peyote in Huichol tradition and its powerful ability to reveal unconditional love and cosmic unity. Fire Ceremonies for Healing Learn how to release shame, guilt, and limiting beliefs into the fire and receive spiritual guidance from the “first shaman,” Grandfather Fire. Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Healing How Tom’s work helped develop the first at-home hospice program in the U.S. and a wilderness treatment program for heroin addiction. Guest Resources Guest Website: https://newvisionofliving.org Guest Book: The Shamanic Psychedelic – Available on Amazon and all major book outlets.
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