James Freeman | Therapeutic and Personal Growth Potential With Ayahuasca

[@aprilharrison84]

To James, I’m so glad you found a way to heal, I did not feel you were better at the end of the movie and it gave me great sadness knowing the tough journey you still had ahead of you, and would you make it through. That’s how I came upon this video searching for information on how things turned out for you. I enjoyed your talk and understand the importance of the message. My heart goes out to all the people suffering from depression.

[@tatjanasihmuratova743]

this movie really resonated with me how western society raising our children, that we don't want to accept children for who they are, we punish them for, we push our agenda, breaking their spirit. it breaks my heart to see that, that theres painful consequsnces after they face later on in their lives.

[@starshibe4231]

So true

[@zoponex3224]

and did you notice how much time family just spent quietly, physically close to one another? i have a doctor friend who just built a million dollar home and comes back today from a vacation abroad and i know by now she is screaming at her kids and stressing over some issue in her house. never happy. never relaxed. how have we come to think this is a life worth having?

[@Alanhuntsinseoul]

James, I didn’t get the sense you were healed but I saw that you were loved by all that know you. Love is stronger than any drug

[@danutzacs4637]

Sadly, sometimes love is just not enough.

[@elataweebe8100]

I think more than love understanding is

[@onthearth1]

What this guy is saying is very interesting; Depression is healed through an integrative approach: not only talk therapy or medication. But an integrative approach!

[@davidjennison2851]

Love this work James. As a Western Psychotherapist in Canada, your deteroration and your journey on recovery to positive mental health reminds me how limited pharmaceuticals as well as verbal therapy can be, without adding a spirtual element to healing from severe mental illness. However, I also see how relationships and the community connections we have either help us heal or keep us held down, held back, and held in the dark. Keep on the path toward the light James! You are loved beyond comprehension. I also could see and felt the love your Dad has for you in the The Last Shaman. This fractured father-son connection hits close to home for me. He is proud beyond belief of who you are at your core.

[@sandrakreiden4664]

❤🙏

[@Theres444]

Hearing this after seeing the documentary made me feel understood. I don’t know how to explain this, but as someone with clinical depression and having gone through years of different types of therapy and not having anything resonate with me, finding people who find the words to explain what I‘ve felt like for so long is giving me hope. I‘ll be okay, you’ll be okay.

[@jesssivit8513]

Read the book Memoirs of a Suicide and see how painful it is for the spirit that kills itself, but the mercy of God does not abandon us and the person in charge of suicides on the spiritual plane is Maria de Nazaré, the mother of us all. I was cured of depression in a Brazilian spirit center, everything absolutely free, I did, treatment for disobsession and spiritual help, it was basically listening to the doctrine once a week, edifying reading every day and gospel at home 1x a week, they also cut coffee and chocolate . But I got home very well and recovered quickly without drinking anything and without expenses. Looking for the right place to cure is quite possible.

[@BarbaraChoux]

The problem I see here and in many articles or documentaries, videos about Ayahuasca in English is that they explain or show the plant without even understanding it and what healing with plants is really about. It's not in the saxon or modern culture. It's a Latin American culture. So you need to understand that this isn't a chemical thing, it's not like a pill you take and you feel better the next day. This medecine doesn't heal you during the ceremony and people isn't healed right after. It does not work that way. The spirit of the plant get you started on the path of healing and continues working without you being aware of and this process of healing takes time... most of the time it takes at least a year. But it all depends on the problem that you have. You'll also need to know that Ayahuasca is not always sought to heal depression or addictions. It is also sought for guidance and for spiritual connection. Ayahuasca is a medecine for the soul that triggers something in you that will lead you to heal by yourself. There's always a before and an after when you take Ayahuasca for the first time. It makes real changes in you, in the way you think (about things and about yourself) the people you connect with and the way you start to relate to people from that moment on.

[@iamaku09]

Happy to see you looking so well, James. The documentary left us hanging, I immediately looked you up on google and it led me to this talk. All the best to you, Sir. May the spirits continue to guide and protect you

[@inrightrelationship6674]

Aho! Thank you James. I walked a similar path and I appreciate you adding to your story which wasn't complete. Having spent a dedicated year over the course of three years in the Amazon myself, and having explored other modalities, I would say that while I deeply appreciate the power of plant medicines as a healing tool, I have come to also really deeply appreciate other holistic modalities. I am trained as a psychotherapist, coach, breath worker, and holder of ceremonies. My coaching work today is now called In Right Relationship because I've come to see that all of life is about relationship...specifically, how we relate to our Self, each other, and all of life.

[@larykenobi]

Good to know that it's possible to come back from the place he was.

[@LanaLeon]

What happened to Pepe, please HELP HIM and his family... I cried so much when I saw they were in the city living like poor people.

[@nicoleparkinson-gibbs5900]

I kept searching online for an update about Pepe. That was awful what happened to him.

[@andreblais1954]

I was with James in his first aya ceremonies in Peru.. at Tierra Vida in Peru.. he was a great man and of all the ppl in our small circle in these ceremonies, he was going through a lot.. I’m so happy that he has gotten to this place.. amazing.. sending love to you James.. I remember our ceremonies together and I always will.

[@Owentigtig]

I'm glad that you look soo much better now James, you are very brave and keep doing what you've been doing. Know that you are being loved and you are not alone.

[@helenakida1838]

Im so Proud of you James!! You gave yourself a 2nd chance!! Very happy for you!! Live the life you want to live!!- sending you only postive vibes!!--

[@mariohornung2417]

First of all: Thank you James for speaking up. Your speech completes the movie in a special way that was necessary to "ground" it - to avoid creating a false image of Aayhuasca and / or the events that took place during your process. You have great potential and I think, you will one day become a healer in your own right. Secondly, and to all the people here who ask about Pepe: I thought the same "what happened to Pepe?" It is the one question the audience is left with. But IMHO I think that it is not James´ fault what happened. James, at that time, was not able to influence the events in the village. His own process demanded every litle bit of energy, and being a patient it was not his task to counteract the decision of the village´s elders. The NGO would have come sooner or later, that is for sure. And Pepe was kicked out because he insisted on continuing to treat James. Beware: I do not "blame" Pepe. I just think that he took the responsibility for his actions. Just as a spiritual warrior does - even if it means that he has to endure some form of hardship. Besides, if no-one of his tribe spoke up in his favour he ´s better of not living there anymore. And we should avoid the fallacy of reckoning one life against another. This is not a competition in which one loses to allow another to win. To believe so would mean to put blame on James which in the end means a perpetuation of his illness and trauma. If you believe in holistic healing, you should avoid thoughts like these altogether. IMHO, both events can exist side by side - being connected but not causal to each other. So, what do we make of it? I believe, Pepe knew (or: intuited / foresaw) what was about to happen. And being the shaman and the righteous person he is, Pepe accepted his "fate". And I also believe that Pepe knows how to "get a grip on it", too. And yes: if some of the income generated by the movie would go back - to Pepe, or to any indigeneous village - that would be a good thing. The people who have brought about the spiritual healing of James; and who touched so many hearts all over the world, should receive someting back....otherwise it would only be yet another bit of exploitation. Thank you for reading to the end.

[@Ryan-Dempsey]

Can really relate with James. I too suffered with depression and went to Peru to seek healing with Ayahuasca. Although Ayahuasca was a fantastic opening for me, it really was only the beginning of the healing. Its a very misunderstood medicine and shamanism in general is not understood or really can be understood by the western mind. This is a common story which I do think has merit: that Ayahuasca and its rising popularity is in direct response to the state if affairs in the world and the sickness of the human species and what we are doing to the planet. A reason I think that the healing, for some, is a more gradual process, is that over time each individual healing story can weave its way through society in myriad ways, so that the healing and the medicine not only touches the individual, but everyone they interact with. Thanks for sharing your journey James 🙏

[@nickmueller7850]

Thanks to James and the conference for inviting him to speak. It is a gift to learn about the truth behind what is helpful to heal.

[@limaanderson3129]

I was impressed with this whole story. And finally happy that James managed to heal, even after a while after his return to u.s.a. My current concern, and that of others, I believe. It's wondering if Shaman Pepe is doing well at the moment. We know what happened through the documentary. But we don't know how Pepe and his family are doing now. After they were expelled from the village.

[@simajustas]

Hey . I met him year ago he is there and he's doing whats he's doing ;) he does charge money now . Meet him in he's village few times :) i was staying with he's realitives

[@limaanderson3129]

@@simajustas I was really happy to hear this news. that mr. Pepe and family are well, and back to their origins. Thank you very much for bringing us this important information.

[@jacobopstad5483]

I have felt what he describes: in order to get lasting results people need structure and support

[@meumundoaussie]

I am from Brazil and this documentary is amazing. I am so glad see you are better

[@paulamai1192]

10:39 This single moment shows that you are so much healthier! This moment where you show yourself vulnerable in front of hundreds of people. You can be so so proud of yourself ❤️

[@butterflyhouse9674]

Wonderful, honest and enlightening talk. I would love to hear more about James' journey. He brilliantly depicts his inner-feelings in such an engaging way. I am eager to hear more from this brave, clever and humble person. Thank you James!

[@PerceePeeonya]

Big up James - great talk, really glad to hear you're feeling better. Being compassionate towards yourself and human connection are so important in recovery I have found. I'm considering Ayahuasca and will do it in the next year or so - this was a good reality check though.

[@adriandecleir]

This is brilliant, a new version of the film should have this attached to it at the end. It would have no way taken away from the ending.

[@Zoa9058]

His mind is now free. He can see things as is without criticizing. I am so happy for him.

[@Charlieboy2680]

Glad i watched this after the last shaman. James made some great points about the medicine. Nothing is a cure all, theres no magic pill, the medicine will plant seeds but you must put in the work to make them grow.

[@joaquinafrancoperez6253]

Gracias James por el documental. Me impactó tu valor. Enhorabuena por conseguir salir de la depresión y querer compartirlo.💖☀️💖

[@aurorabreez1]

What about Pepe? poor great man they should mention what happend to him later..

[@ccabanto]

What happened ?

[@aurorabreez1]

@@ccabanto i d'ont know i wish i knew😕

[@danielabeichel7012]

I also realy want to know what happened to him..!!!

[@iamaku09]

He now lives/works at a retreat centre. I feel bad for him coz that’s the exact thing he didn’t want to do. But i suppose it’s a means to an end , allows him to continues his life mission of helping others. I saw him mentioned on this site earthmedicineexperience.com/team/pepe/

[@AB-ts6dn]

@@iamaku09 that’s so sad I hope he’s doing well it’s a shame they kicked him out his own village

[@wfinn69]

Amazing level of self awareness, I’ve had a similar story and thought pattern but this has put it together really well, unbridled enthusiasm was a great term and very glad James his cleared this in my awareness

[@azaniathomas1373]

Extremely distressed at how lightly the shaman and his family got kicked out of his village...they lost their home treating this guy. I'd like to know how he has given back to the community and Pepe?

[@timothylubbe101]

Does any one know If James after having what looked like a real connection with Pepe possibly helped him later in life ? I would love to know if any of the profit that was made by this film through Netflix purchasing it possibly helped Pepe at all? If not, I would like to ask James if he would use his platform and reach to possibly point people in the direction of a "Go fund me" page that he could set up for Peppe. I'm sure many who watched this film would possibly like to help him. If James has set this up I apologies as I can't find it. If there was a true connection between James and Pepe surely you would want to help him after seeing his whole life, including his children being affected so negatively. Totally blown away by the cinematography and story but I am left with a heavy heart after seeing Pepe's life affected by what looked like James's presence there.

[@mariohornung2417]

@@timothylubbe101 I still cannot wrap my head around the fact that everyone here blames James, when in fact it was Guillermo and the NGO crew that created the schism between the tribe and Pepe. James was a patient and he was not even aware of what happened at that time since he was doung his Dieta. Did not one actually watch and understand that part of the movie??

[@danielabeichel7012]

I agree with you! I think if he would give the village money for leting pepe go back home again. But you know, its years ago..hope pepe and his family is doing well..🙏

[@danielabeichel7012]

I dont blame James at all! I just think its realy bad what was happened to pepe.. Since the 2 of them where friends it would be a good thing to do if James try to help pepe out after all. But not blaming James at all. He is a great guy and i m glad he is much better now!

[@geovannaoliveira3333]

His so honesty about it, that's beautiful to see! Sure the path his taken lead many people to heal themselves in this holistic way 🙏🏽

[@feriadeladecoracion8029]

James is a hope for the ones who have been depressed all their lives. Feel hate about yourself and the incapacity to feel and show real love make you hate yourself even more. Suicide is just the final stage of this disease, Ayahuasca gave me hope and makes me feel true love for the first time in my live, for me and my loved ones, thats how it fix you.

[@LoveJungle420]

I would guess that James did heal himself with Ayahuasca, but the ceremonies are just the beginning, there's still real world work to be done after to integrate the learnings from the ceremonies. My guess is he had spiritual healing, but still had to do the leg work to work through the neurological structure his depressive mindset had created. I once heard a shaman say plant medicines are like lightning. They won't make you enlightened, but they will light up the path. He still has to walk that path.

[@tillyvickers2721]

Our Western society has been deprived of spirituality which is an innate need for all human beings.A connection to something bigger than us, a higher source. Think that's the problem...too much materialism and consumerism, so much growth, so much profit and... so little depth. Loved the film by the way.🙂❤👌

[@HMALDANA]

Good to see you are in a better place now, James. Thanks for sharing your story in the Last Shaman and now here.

[@Brad76768]

I just finished the last shaman 5 minutes ago and then this randomly comes up on my recommended😳

[@lljusttry]

The power of big data baby

[@TeaInTheEarlyMornings]

Just finished the last shaman. I really needed that. Needed to remember what I began to discover in my first ceremonies. Tryin to find my way 💜

[@heatherbajramovic7992]

So greatful to see you well and continuing on so bravely.

[@kellyogrady2660]

Joseph Campbell, The Hero’s Journey Andrew Solomon, The Noonday Demon Thomas Moore, Choose Your Own Religion and Care for the Soul Depression demands you be your own saviour, never give up. Adam Gnade, How to Fight the MF ing Sads The above help me. You matter, your fight matters.

[@chloeloft3731]

I too was impressed by your courage to deep dive and explore the raw physicality of native indigenous plant medicines. You got the initial opening and healing of your journey through the authenticity and sincerity of a great man, Pepe, hopefully if you feel to you can reach out to him also. 🙏💫❤️

[@Ktalks100]

Outstanding speech. He has great parents and he is a great son.

[@danilomambretti]

Watched the movie yesterday for the first time, found this speech today and learn that you are back on track is great. But I would like to know what happened to Pepe?

[@Tamme1966]

Absolutely correct. I was healed from Ayahuasca but I also had to do my part and my work. I have a wonderful community that I have found. It was through Ayahuasca that I found spirituality and a relationship with God🙏

[@forrest2416]

Nice to see you better James. The last shaman is a good documental. Nothing good is coming from any kind of chemistry ( ayahuasca, escitalopran, cocaine, etc,etc,etc). Keep on going mate

[@fazendasaomarcos]

Thanks James, I think that you were very responsible and realistic in the movie showing the risks of ayuasca, like a person who died during the ayuasca session and some skewed shamans, and the business and harming politics/tourism/economy around it.

[@mundodeltarot8873]

Just moment what happend pepe after documentry ? İs he good ? When i had read comment i felt horrible..

[@NicoGee1]

Really nice to see him after the doc, But damn. Only 15min? I wanted this to be an hour

[@BlueSkies237]

Brilliant talk! Thank you for sharing.

[@IbHustln]

How can you contact this James Freeman fellow, I cannot find any social media for him?

[@jsyankow3699]

Have you had any luck?

[@mariohornung2417]

Why would you need to contact him? Just curious.

[@IbHustln]

@@jsyankow3699 No, unfortunately.

[@IbHustln]

@@mariohornung2417 I have a podcast and would like to reach out to see if he would be open to an interview!

[@emersonmauricio1]

All the love of the universe for you James

[@belindawhitson745]

Does James's life story also contain trauma of any sort? I can't find more information on his particular story and am very interested in trauma being a driving force in mental health adaptations .

[@CurranLong]

I think his parents drove him hard and sort of tried to make him something other than himself. They care about him but I think it's a form of long term trauma to never be able to live up to expectations or hopes of your parents. It's captured pretty well in the film I think. His parents aren't bad people, they're just human and as clueless as any of us when it comes to parenting

[@zoponex3224]

@@CurranLong very well said.

[@onthearth1]

I guess growing up having two Medical doctors as parents with all the pressure that comes with it is a trauma in itself. This kid is smart in his own way; not in a high achievement kind of way! He said he was pushed to be something he was not! And funnily enough he still wants to please his doctor parents and wants to become a doctor himself( hint: an extremely demanding school and carreer) ! Funny right?

[@ManuelPabloArnao]

Just saw the movie and the thing is, he went to Peru without doing research and finding a good, safe, and professional shaman. I did Ayahausca in 2016, only 2 ceremonies over 3 days, and it was definitely life changing. It cured my depression but only for 6 months or so because I didn’t do the work after getting back home (meditation, etc.)

[@lourdescao7848]

I'm happy you found the way for battle the life I saw the documentary I feel very sad when see how you feel by you are warrior I'm happy you feel good now I send hugs and love.God Bless you.🙌❤

[@tobiaszsiankiewicz1317]

James! I watched the Netflix film about you called "The Last Shaman". This talk that you gave is somehow confusing. Did you get healed or not? Perhaps there was to many cameras following you and you were not able to completely let go and focus on your personal time in Peru. I am not judging, however, it seems a little bias talking about this from a perspective of someone who is a part of Netflix production. in any case, I hope you are doing well and your life quality improved. All the Best!!!

[@melinaveron3816]

Tiene redes sociales James?

[@younglee3915]

Honestly, you don’t have to travel to another country to find a shaman. I’m Hmong and we have practice shamanism for as long as Hmong people have exist. We believe that everything has spirits and that one can lose their spirit in any situations. It sounds like James lost his spirit his spirit was disconnected to his physical body. When the two are disconnected we become weak physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our shamans don’t use any hallucinogens to enter the spirit world. It is through our songs that we travel. I know everyone is different but shamanism does work. Hmong shaman will enter the spirit world and find out what cause the disconnect and will go in search of the persons spirit and connect the two. I’ve seen people possessed cured and back to a normal life. People on the verge of death brought back to life. If you don’t know who the Hmong people arey search it up. There are tons of videos on KZbin videos about Hmong shamans.

[@emersonmauricio1]

Can you share some of that shaman chants and music please

[@younglee3915]

@@emersonmauricio1 we don’t have music or chants that is shareable. Hmong shamans uses bells they wear on their fingers some have gongs during their journey into the spirit world. Each shaman is guided in chants by their spirit guides no two are the same. They each have their own unique chants that help guide them into the spirit world.

[@mariohornung2417]

​ @Young Lee well, as long as I don´t live in your country I still have to travel to see a shaman. Your argument is invalid.

[@younglee3915]

@@mariohornung2417 I don’t see an argument. Shamans live in all different countries even in the US. Just sharing what I know of Hmong shaman practiced here in the US. Peace and love to you.

[@plumpapaya7084]

@@mariohornung2417 then travel. What is the big deal? This person is just sharing their culture, trying to educate people there is not only one type of Shaman. Don’t get caught up on every word. I’m also in Europe and found this comment interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@mohuasengupta2541]

Awesome film it is 😊

[@AB-ts6dn]

Damn this man really evolved

[@alexschiller3434]

I think James' story and his debilitating depression is largely related to the psychiatric treatments like electroshock therapy and antidepressants he had taken which most likely caused irreversible brain damage. The pineal gland which manufactures melatonin and serotonin in the brain can become calcified from the fluoride in psychiatric drugs, and thus cause depression and other symptoms like insomnia etc. So, we have modern psychiatry to thank for the soullessness in many similarly afflicted people such as James...

[@ayeshaiqbal4791]

Alex Schiller I fully agree. Although all drugs have severe side effects , psychiatric drugs are the worst. I couldn’t even take them for a week without problems. I too recovered fully with herbs, diet , minerals, exercise and determination but the journey was painful but worth the effort

[@jassaini4u]

I am on prozac,😔

[@ayeshaiqbal4791]

Alex Schiller have you ever tried alternate treatments?my brother is a psychiatrist and was suggesting Prozac and quatapine to me.

[@alexschiller3434]

@@ayeshaiqbal4791 I was prescribed antidepressants as young as 14 years old and have been on a merry-go-round of different prescriptions ever since. I tried to come off drugs and go natural once before and it ended with severe withdrawals to Paxil and a trip to the psych ward and then more drugs. I do believe in natural treatments, but it is tough to get psychiatry off your back once it is there!!

[@ayeshaiqbal4791]

Alex Schiller you are so right, a week of medication told me that it’s not my route. And the journey to health wasn’t easy ,you experience severe detoxification symptoms while recovering. You need a very strong will power to survive them and also to survive the pressure from your family who are believers in drugs and want a quick fix.I will never say it was easy but it was worth it.

[@JamesG-zh4ri]

Man I enjoyed the film but felt like there was alot missing and dismayed to see how much as the viewer we short changed bot only about James's healing journey but the medicine itself. It was sort of what I expected in a film about the medicine, boy gots depressed, boy goes to jungle, boy drinks medicine comes back healed. Buti knew during the isolation period that none of what was actually taking place was shown. I think the film could have been an hour longer atleast. I didn't even get the impression that the brew was drunk more than 3 times. Then come to find out it was consumed over 50 times! Where was that in the film? Anyway glad James is doing better. I feel a bit lied to by the film maker but glad to know the truth now.

[@paxonearth]

Nice talk. Thank you.

[@ritvarsrolis5734]

Thank you!🙏💗

[@lovemesafearm1204]

Thank you thank you 😊 God bless you 🙏

[@vanialongo7611]

O que aconteceu com Pepe? Tem notícias dele?

[@anagriseldacarrillosolis9991]

Yes what about Pepe? That was not fare

[@pianodesu]

He mentioned that he found antidepressant that actually worked for him after going back from Ayahuasca journey in bad condition. I would like to know the name of antidepressant.

[@RicoClout28]

zoloft.

[@pianodesu]

@@RicoClout28 Is that confirmed info? Zoloft sounds like common SSRI antidepressant. I was thinking he would need to take tricyclic antidepressants or something newer.

[@makpazon11]

How about ancestral healing, understanding roles we assumed unknowingly. Psychic healing may help.

[@summerestee5148]

Love you James 🖤

[@emmajames5672]

Anyone know how I can follow James on Instagram or Facebook?

[@princess090475]

Do you have the contact from the chaman in Peru? I need that contact, that last one you did dietas, please 🙏 I suffer from a trauma bicycle accident. I take every day pharmacists for migraines for almost 7 years. I can't no more.

[@signetollefsen]

Hi, I’ve been sick (mentally) for five years, but since discovering shamanism I’m doing a lot better. I’ve never taken ayahuasca, but I’ve “journeyed”, as they call it. Try reading Sandra Ingerman’s book Shamanic Journeying and, if you want to go into it deeper, Paul Francis’ book The Shamanic Journey. I don’t believe you have to travel far or try ayahuasca, you can do it in your home and without drugs. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, look for a shaman or shamanic community where you live. Here’s a site with teacher who studied with Sandra Ingerman: www.shamanicteachers.com Hope it helps and I hope you get well soon.

[@princess090475]

@@signetollefsen I am full of pharmaceutical and I am tired, I believe plants will be able to heal me and to clean my body from all the pharmaceutical drugs

[@signetollefsen]

princess090475 I totally understand, I’ve been there ♥️ Do what you feel you need to do; follow your intuition. However, you can’t take ayahuasca while on meds; that can kill you. Just so you know. Love to you ♥️🙌🏼

[@jm1650]

Princess there is no easy way to come off anti psychotic drugs. I know because I was on them for 20 years and tried to come off of them for years. This past May I finally freed myself from them. There are no doctors who will take the time to walk you through this. It's hard, but you can do it. It takes a very long time depending on how much medication you are on and how long you have been on them. You can not do any psychedelics until you are completely off of the meds. As someone who has gone through this process I can tell you it's not impossible. Start cutting back on your meds very very slowly in order to give your brain a chance to catch up in making neurotransmitters on it's own. Our brains get lazy on the drugs and almost forget how to make the neurotransmitters. Once you reduce 10% stay there for months if you have to until you feel good. Once you feel good reduce another 10% cleanse your body while you are reducing by eating as clean as possible and detoxing. Our bodies are very toxic from the chemicals. This is emotionally and physically draining but you can do it. It has taken me years to detox and reduce the meds. Do some walking as well to sweat and detox. Don't over do it though, you need a lot of energy to heal. I am now in the rebuilding stage. 20 years of chemicals in my body has caused a lot of damage but the body is an amazing healing instrument when given proper nourishment. This is a journey, not a race. I know how horrible you feel, I was there for years. But you can do it, baby steps!! Sending lots of love!!

[@princess090475]

@@jm1650 thank you for this amazing information

[@Mikharts.666]

Thank you...

[@jayinri6658]

What i reeeally wanna know is what happened to Pepe & that fucking NGO group exploiting their community

[@faridyruiz9913]

These people used Pepe's imagine and lied at the end of the documentary. He never was expelled of his community! He is one of the most honest soul I. This world.

[@Daha704]

Как он поживает сейчас??

[@soulglowuk9268]

Hope youre playing soccer now James and just having fun x

[@chen4621]

What happened to Pepe the shaman? Look what happens when the gringos and NGOs show up. Poor Pepe....

[@DeeDee-ze8sx]

Looks like he's being exploited by some guy named Chris at some place called "earth medicine experience" I found a page about him there via google - they have him listed there as a member of their "team" at retreats. Sad. I hope he's happy in any case.

[@azaniathomas1373]

It's just bullshit really...the entire focus is on this white dude rather than than the shaman ..how has the latter and his community benefitted from this interaction?

[@LoveJungle420]

@@DeeDee-ze8sx Didn't Pepe have to leave his community in the documentary to go work as a manual laborer to survive? It seems like they found him and gave him a better, more fitting job. Yes it's Americanized and commercialized, but a much more fitting job than manual labor for such a gifted Shaman.

[@marcusavila2961]

@@LoveJungle420 Exploitation is never better my dude. Don’t be rude.

[@LoveJungle420]

@@marcusavila2961 Nope. Not rude. Sounds like you didn't grow up poor. Also, in this instance "my dude" is a passive aggressive statement disguised as a term of endearment. Please don't "dude" or "bro" me in this context. Obviously there are different levels of exploitation. It's not all slavery and torture. He was being exploited as a manual laborer before he started working for an American owned Ayahuascero company. I'm pretty sure if you asked him which one he prefers, he'll say the latter. Otherwise he would have kept being exploited as a manual laborer. Of course it's not ideal. He should be where he deserves to be. But we should have a little more nuance when we talk about the financial and we'll being situations of poor people. Some jobs and conditions are definitely better than others. To say all exploitation is bad is too idealistic; too lofty. It gives no attention to the immediate situation of the person in need.

[@dinamiena6186]

You all saw what is the main reason of society sadness… we lost our connection with the source ! That’s all … is there way back?? Not really..

[@Mannsy83]

Im screwed then because anti depressants don't work on me

[@janie512]

I just watched the movie and all I can think about is Pepe and his family. Incredibly unfair.

[@tatjanasihmuratova743]

depression because he wasn't nurtured properly in childhood

[@cagondena]

Lo siento pero yo no lo veo claro, creo que en esta conferencia esta intentando justificar a la medicina occidental, y hay un trozo de su declaración que me lo deja bien claro para mi, cuando dice que los antidepresivos que tomaba antes de ir a Perú no le ayudaban, y que después tuvo que ingresar otra vez en el hospital una vez de vuelta a U.S.A, y que a partir de ese momento los antidepresivos que le daban afirma que si le ayudaban, "vaya milagro de la medicina". os digo que hay muchos celos entre la medicina tradicional occidental y el chamanismo, ya que como aquí queda demostrado a este chico ir a Perú le salvó la vida, y claro teniendo el background de donde viene, " familia de médicos", y seguramente amistades, pues ahora los tiene que defender, de todas maneras estoy contento de que esté mejor, y que se haya curado, y ahora diréis algunos y que sabré yo, pues os cuento estoy casado con una peruana y su padre Maximo Carranza Asenjo, en sus últimos 25 años fue Chamán, se le diagnosticó cáncer terminal, se fue a lo más profundo de la selva, donde habitaba una tribu en la que era conocido y amigo del jefe de esa tribu, que era chaman, que lo curó y vivió 25 años más, a partir de ese momento el se convirtió en chaman, y viajo por toda Europa curando enfermedades con plantas. Conclusión: que cada uno saque la suya, la mía la tengo clara: la naturaleza sea plantas o nosotros mismos, somos capaces de curar y curarnos, y muchas veces más que la medicina moderna, lo que no quiere decir que que esta última no sirva de nada. pero hay que tener la mente abierta para otras opciones tan validadas como la medicina natural auténtica, no me refiero a esa que nos venden en botes en herboristerías que nos dicen que hacen milagros, siento que haya sido tan largo, aquí tenéis un link de un escrito dedicado a él, lo escribió un niño hace tiempo, y se publicó hace unos pocos años, creo que esta sacado de un libro que escribió un médico alemán, que escribió sobre mi suegro Maximo. blogs.boldcreative.co.uk/alegria/2010/08/10/dad%C2%B4s-story-uncle-maximo/

[@BeautyLilya]

Gosh he looks so good!!!

[@checkout1992]

"Back to the U.S I was still feeling bad" yes because he went back to the same source of mental illness... same environment

[@sirigirl16]

How did you book going there? Cause I wanna go, I'm mental suffering.

[@signetollefsen]

Hi Babelin, I’ve been sick (mentally) for five years, but since discovering shamanism I’m doing a lot better. I’ve never taken ayahuasca, but I’ve “journeyed”, as they call it. Try reading Sandra Ingerman’s book Shamanic Journeying and, if you want to go into it deeper, Paul Francis’ book The Shamanic Journey. I don’t believe you have to travel far or try ayahuasca, you can do it in your home and without drugs. If you’re not comfortable doing it yourself, look for a shaman or shamanic community where you live. Here’s a site with teacher who studied with Sandra Ingerman: www.shamanicteachers.com Hope it helps and I hope you get well soon.

[@jm1650]

James you are so brave!! I saw The Last Shaman and the work you did, amazing. I’m so happy you are alive and well. Blessings Thank you for who you are and the work you are doing!!

[@mariohornung2417]

There are websites of retreat centers in the Amazon. Check them out via your favorite search engine. And also read the reviews and testimonials . There are even independent websites that review retreat centers. Then arrange for your travel.

[@Dream-Me]

His sadness and pain was looking for somewhere to go after it left him. It then entered Pepe 😞😞

[@mariohornung2417]

Maybe. But then again that is what shamans do.

[@Dream-Me]

@@mariohornung2417 💔💔

[@danielabeichel7012]

It is so sad...i hope pepe could come back home after all. I wish i could find out somehow..

[@cesarmartini1914]

@@danielabeichel7012 the home of a chaman is his heart... maybe q-:

[@danielabeichel7012]

@@cesarmartini1914 this sounds realy nice.. 🙂

[@checkout1992]

Still under the structure of his parents... He is still not free.

[@ktlcampbell8192]

James has an imperialist world view on what he expects should take place from these people he is asking for help....they should not charge because their families can eat air....get over yourself.

[@claricedecascabel3941]

What tf are you talking about? James was asked to speak on the conference, that´s all. And it is his right to ask for coverance reimbursement of his expenses. Just as the shamans in Brazil charge money for their work.

[@mariohornung2417]

@@claricedecascabel3941 exactly.

[@marjanstarec882]

[@jesssivit8513]

Read the book - Memoirs of a Suicide de Yvone do Amaral Pereira - and see how painful it is for the spirit that kills itself, but the mercy of God does not abandon us and the person in charge of suicides on the spiritual plane is Maria de Nazaré, the mother of us all. I was cured of depression in a Brazilian spirit center, everything absolutely free, I did, treatment for disobsession and spiritual help, it was basically listening to the doctrine once a week, edifying reading every day and gospel at home 1x a week, they also cut coffee and chocolate . But I got home very well and recovered quickly without drinking anything and without expenses. Looking for the right place to cure is quite possible.

[@007tunnelvision]

He needs Jesus!!

[@marcusavila2961]

He does, he might as well if he wants to try everything.

[@joycegrace8406]

The only healer there is in this entire universe is Jesus... He can heal any disease

[@kayoualorkyl]

Lmao Jesus give him a gift and he is lost. Until he become a shaman or actually go to church then he will be healed.

[@anagriseldacarrillosolis9991]

👏👏👏👏👏💖💖🇲🇽

[@kayoualorkyl]

Poor James when all the things he says is making me pulling my hairs! The f! Dude go to church and get baptize or go find a shaman to initiate you to become a shaman it's that easy! 😒

[@Watercolordragon]

Maybe now he knows he is the woman and the demons.

[@ktlcampbell8192]

I am hoping James is charging $0 for any service he is providing for others....otherwise he is hypocritical.

[@joycegrace8406]

Try Jesus you will not regret, He is the only right path

[@checkout1992]

Try not to be afraid of hell and live free ​@@joycegrace8406

[@DreamMakerTV]

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CONTACT HIM? EMAIL, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM...