Cameron George is quickly becoming a Life Stylist veteran guest, and for good reason. To refresh your memory, he is the founder of Tru Kava, a growing company espousing the incredible benefits of kava as a therapeutic plant medicine. In this conversation, we go deep into the plant medicine renaissance and why there has been such a resurgence in interest in this field – before touching on the historic uses of plant medicine and why kava plays such a significant role in parts of the world. We also unpack the psychological and spiritual aspects of humanity, from the search for purpose and meaning to embracing imperfections and the drive toward heightened consciousness. It’s a fascinating and free wheeling discussion that I know you’ll enjoy. Visit lukestorey.com/trukava and use code LUKE20 for 20% off your first order! TruKava carbonated drinks coming this Summer! 07:00 — The Plant Medicine Renaissance How plant medicine expands and optimizes consciousness Playing off of the two hemispheres of the brain The intentionality of plant organisms Seeking meaning and purpose 27:54 — Embracing Life’s Contrasts Embracing imperfection Utopia cannot exist without contrast Bad experiences vs. painful experiences The value of going outside of your mind The human drive to alter consciousness Doing things to improve your life How plants communicate with us Why we’re numb to the way nature communes with us 1:36:06 — Learning About Kava What kava is and how it works The origins of kava in indigenous tribes Changing your thought patterns How kava aids addiction Kava as an alcohol substitute More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INSIDE TRACKER. When you do what you love – like running, like racing, like enjoying the great outdoors – you want to do it for life. InsideTracker can help. InsideTracker was founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. Using their patented algorithm, InsideTracker analyzes your body's data to provide you with a clear picture of what's going on inside you and to offer you science-backed recommendations for positive diet and lifestyle changes. Then InsideTracker tracks your progress every day, every step of the way toward reaching your performance goals and living a longer, healthier life. You can get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store for a limited time by going to: insidetracker.com/luke. AND... SILVER BIOTICS. Silver...

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