Ceremonial Cacao: Separating Fact from Fiction with Nick Meador

Nick Meador is the founder of Soul Lift Cacao, a social enterprise working with indigenous groups in Latin America who prepare authentic ceremonial cacao using ancient traditions. Nick has also been a transformational facilitator for over a decade, leading experiences ranging from 3-hour cacao journeys, to immersive cacao tours in Guatemala and Mexico. In 2024 Nick became a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon, and he hopes to raise awareness about the historical overlap and potential therapeutic synergy of cacao and psilocybin. Episode Highlights ▶ Nick’s journey into the world of cacao and how it connects to his work with psilocybin ▶  Challenges in the spiritual and therapeutic spaces and the need for accountability  ▶  The importance of cultural sensitivity and ethical business practices in the cacao and psilocybin space ▶  How businesses are really run and what it would take to make a big impact on the cacao world ▶  The importance of education about cacao and in the importance of being transparent  ▶  Historical and cultural significance of cacao that people may not realize  ▶  Concerns about cacao quality and the reality of heavy metals in food  ▶  The role of cacao in modern day social situations  ▶  Psilocybin facilitation in Oregon and the work that Nick is doing Nick Meador’s Links & Resources ▶ SOUL LIFT CACAO: https://www.soulliftcacao.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulliftcacao/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulLiftCacao/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulliftcacao/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoxrI0O7L3EAXFyBmuq0Bbg   Learn more about Abundant Earth Foundation: https://abundantearthfoundation.org/ancientcaco   Download Beth's free trainings here:  Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business:  https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into a Transformational Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business ▶ The True Path Entrepreneur Group Business Mastermind Program:  https://bethaweinstein.com/mastermind ▶ Beth’s  Other Programs & Courses:  https://bethaweinstein.com/services ▶ Beth Weinstein's Instagram:  http://instagram.com/bethaweinstein ▶ Beth on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bethw.nyc https://www.facebook.com/BethWeinsteinbiz ▶ Join Beth's FREE Psychedelics & Purpose Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PsychedelicsandSacredMedicines