{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F888b120b-192c-4f5e-8e5c-e0f4483abbce","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Healing Power of Kava: Building Community Through Roots Kava Bar with Robert Lattig","description":"In this episode of Sacred Harmony, host Aanya sits down with Robert Lattig, founder of Roots Kava Bar and an ethnogenic online shop, to explore how kava is redefining social spaces and wellness. From Fiji\u2019s cultural traditions to New York\u2019s modern wellness community, Robert shares how he and his wife transformed a closing bar into a thriving hub for conscious connection. The conversation dives into the challenges of sourcing, regulation, and education, and why kava isn\u2019t just a drink\u2014it\u2019s a ritual that opens hearts, builds community, and inspires healing.\nThis is a powerful dialogue about balancing business with mission, honoring indigenous roots, and creating safe spaces for people to gather, connect, and experience plant medicines in an intentional way.\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nRobert Lattig is the visionary behind Roots Kava Bar, blending entrepreneurship with conscious community building. With a passion for plant medicines and herbal wellness, Robert and his wife have built both an online ethnogenic shop and a flagship kava bar in New York, offering people a safe, intentional alternative to alcohol-driven spaces.\nKey Takeaways\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nKava has deep cultural roots in the Pacific Islands, used for ceremonies, connection, and spiritual practices.\n\n\nRoots Kava Bar was founded to preserve a local community space and expand access to plant medicines.\n\n\nBalancing regulation with tradition remains a challenge, especially in states like New York with strict health codes.\n\n\nEducation is key: every cup can be a teaching moment about history, sourcing, and conscious consumption.\n\n\nCommunity events like sound baths, yoga, and open mic nights turn the bar into more than a business\u2014it\u2019s a healing hub.\n\n\nPlant medicines like kava and kanna can support emotional openness, therapeutic conversations, and deeper connection.\n\n\nSustainability and ethics matter: sourcing high-quality herbs, avoiding shortcuts, and respecting indigenous traditions guide their mission.\n\n\nSacred work still requires practical grounding\u2014business decisions and community care must coexist.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\u00a0\u00a0\nYou can connect with Robert Lattig and explore Roots Kava Bar offerings here\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?\u00a0\u00a0\nDM on PM \u2013 Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer\u00a0\u00a0\nThis video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nAbout Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Contact\u00a0\u00a0\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships.\nExplore More\u00a0\u00a0\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to our 17 Podcast Shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Vi","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4c0c5dfa-f74e-4465-b2d0-2b06d90a2acd/mjcwzc5qcgc.jpg"}