Ancestral Wisdom with Fermin Quispe: The Q’ero Perspective on Coca, Huachuma, and Gratitude

In this rare and intimate interview, Fermin Quispe, a respected member of the Q’ero Nation in Peru, shares ancestral teachings that have been passed down for generations. Fermin offers a heartfelt look into the  use of the Coca Leaf, the role of Huachuma (San Pedro), and the core values that guide Q’ero life and healing.Through his stories and reflections, you’ll gain insight into a living lineage that continues to hold and transmit wisdom about reciprocity, gratitude, and harmony with the natural world.You will learn:

• The spiritual and ceremonial roles of the Coca Leaf and Huachuma in Q’ero tradition.

• How gratitude and reciprocity form the foundation of Q’ero cosmology and daily life.

• The relationship between humans, nature, and spirit in Andean healing philosophy.

• How these ancestral teachings can inform and deepen modern psychedelic and therapeutic practice