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Hosted by husband and wife team Mark and Michele Medal, the show dives
deep into what it really means to heal: physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Through their compassionate lens and lived experience, they hold space for raw, vulnerable stories that explore trauma, transformation, and
the sacred path back to wholeness. Together with their guests, they unravel the layers of healing work
From ancient plant wisdom to modern psychedelic therapies, inviting listeners into a space of reflection, remembrance, and reconnection.
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Join us as we dive into the fascinating realm of plant medicines, covering a wide range of topics from herbs and botanicals to psychedelic substances. Our expert hosts and guest speakers will take you on a captivating journey, sharing insights, research, and personal stories that shed light on the potential of these powerful remedies.
We believe in the holistic approach to healing and the wisdom of traditional practices. Our episodes provide valuable knowledge on psychedelic plant medicines like ayahuasca and psilocybin mushrooms, which offer potential breakthroughs in mental health treatment.
What happens when modern medicine runs out of answers?
In this transformative episode of Medicine With The Medals, Emily “Lovey” Johnson shares how her journey through chronic illness, surgeries, and pharmaceuticals led her to rediscover healing through Kambo and plant medicine.
From pain and prescription dependency to purpose and self-awareness, Lovey’s story shows what can happen when you reconnect with nature, intuition, and the body’s innate intelligence.
What You’ll Learn:
How Emily found lasting relief from chronic pain and depression through Kambo medicine
The science, ceremony, and safety behind the Kambo experience
Why trauma lives in the body, and how plant medicine helps release it
The role of faith and spirituality in holistic healing
How veterans and practitioners are bridging science, service, and ceremony through the Grunt Style Foundation and Tribal Detox
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Facing medical burnout and the turning point toward natural healing
02:14 – Discovering Kambo and the life-changing first session
04:06 – Breaking free from pharmaceuticals and emotional weight
06:10 – Understanding trauma stored in the body and finding spiritual clarity
08:32 – Inside the Kambo ceremony: process, safety, and sensations
10:44 – Lessons learned and guidance for those exploring plant medicine
Meet the Guest:
Emily “Lovey” Johnson is a certified Kambo practitioner, holistic educator, and teacher with Tribal Detox. She works with both civilians and veterans to bring safe, heart-centered access to natural medicine. Through her platform Loving Kambo, she advocates for trauma-informed healing, spiritual integration, and faith-based connection to nature’s medicines.
Tools, Frameworks, and Modalities Mentioned:
Kambo Medicine – A frog secretion used in Amazonian cleansing rituals
Stamets Stack Protocol – Microdosing approach combining psilocybin, lion’s mane, and niacin
Tribal Detox – Practitioner training in Kambo safety and ceremony
Grunt Style Foundation – Veteran organization promoting alternative healing modalities
Closing Insight:
“Don’t be afraid to step out of the box, you don’t know until you know.”
Lovey’s story reminds us that healing isn’t rebellion, it’s remembrance. The medicine doesn’t just cleanse the body; it clears the path back to spirit, courage, and community.
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