Many of us are familiar with President Nixon’s so called “war on drugs” instituted in the 1970’s, which not only sidelined promising psychedelic research, but since then has disproportionately incarcerated mass numbers of people for simple drug use and possession, especially people of color.

What you may not be as familiar with are the specific ways in which the family members of those targeted by the war on drugs have been impacted by these dated and unfair policies.

In this episode, our guested shares from her personal experience the price that families pay when the people they love are incarcerated.

In her own words, “What a parent goes to prison, their family and community goes as well”

In this heart-felt interview, you’ll discover:

· How her father’s incarceration impacted her family and community and shaped her from a young age

· The role psychedelics have played in her healing journey

· The “race problem” she sees in the psychedelic community, and what specific steps can lead to greater access and healing for people of color wanting to benefit from psychedelic therapy

· How the “People of Color Psychedelic Alliance” is providing invaluable education regarding the risks / benefits of psychedelics and engaging people to help end the war on drugs

You’ll leave this session with an expanded and perhaps more nuanced understanding of the true impact of the war on drugs in America.

Meet Our Guest:

Ifetayo Harvey is known for her sharp insights concerning the war on drugs’ impact on communities of color and is the founder of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective (POCPC), which provides education and workshops for people of color interested in psychedelics and ending the war on drugs.

Read Ifetayo Harvey's full bio here: https://www.celebratingwomeninpsychedelics.com/guests/ifetayo-harvey

To find out more and support the People of Color Psychedelic Collective visit https://www.pocpc.org

Follow Ifetayo Harvey on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifetayoharvey/

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