A State of Mind

In this urgent and deeply moving episode, Julian Royce speaks with D , an anonymous Iranian PhD student living in the U.S., who shares why staying silent has sometimes been the only way to survive. From firsthand experiences with Iran’s morality police to witnessing how academic institutions in the West can erase lived realities, D offers a rare, unfiltered perspective on power, fear, and human ri...

What happens when spiritual practices designed to liberate instead become tools of control? In this episode of A State of Mind , Julian sits down with educator, researcher, and ritualist Rayann Gordon to explore spiritual abuse, cult dynamics, and the hidden risks of coercive meditation environments. Together, they unpack how teachings around “no self,” thought dissolution, and surrender can under...

In this episode of A State of Mind, Julian sits down with Dr. Christine, a holistic functional medicine practitioner with a background in cognitive neuroscience, for a wide-ranging conversation on what real healing actually requires. Dr. Christine shares her unconventional path into healthcare and why she ultimately chose a model rooted in collaboration, nervous system regulation, and whole-person...

A deep, unfiltered conversation on men’s vitality, sexual energy, emotional integration, and why conscious embodiment—not repression—is the path to healing, intimacy, and leadership. Main Topics Covered: Sexual energy as life force, creativity, and vitality—not just sex Sacred masculinity vs. toxic masculinity Emotional repression, trauma, and men’s disconnection from feeling Daily embodiment prac...

Dr. Stephinity joins Julian Royce for this far reaching conversation   About Stephinity: Stephinity is a bioenergetic and natural medicine doctor with a focus on biophysics and frequency medicine.  She has a private practice, Your Body Electric, and is an adjunctive professor at IBEM school in Denver.  She has two original polymathic theories, both based around the subjects of sovereignty, health...

Julian Royce talks with Clayton Ickes about the state of legal psychedelic therapy and natural plant medicines in the state of Colorado. Topics include cutting edge psychedelic science specifically on psylocibin and mental health and well being, current laws and regulations, ways in which psychedelic therapy differs from traditional therapy and psychiatric approaches, Clay's journey to being t...

Christian Mendoza of Nizhoni Music talks to Julian from the wilds of New Zealand and shares about his life's journey, his creative process and his new work which he is called 'Culture Codes' July 26th Embodied Connection Day Long Retreat (moved from July 19th) https://www.facebook.com/events/1064322429010854   Find Christian at: https://www.instagram.com/nizhoni.music/ https://open.spo...

Julian talks with Sudakra. Sudakra is a musician, DJ, yogi & healer.    Learn more about Sudakra: https://linktr.ee/sudakra https://tr.ee/8YTKdCFvPa https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BKQ82IMMgyoCzoEaxi0hw https://www.instagram.com/sudakra https://tr.ee/WpBd6z3Qsm   Order Premium quality Shilajit from the sacred Ural Mountains of Russia. Message Julian for 20% off your order:  www.astateofmindpo...

Julian talks with Jake Whan, breathwork facilitator, Channel and healer.    About Jake: I’m a Master Healer, Breathwork Facilitator, and Channel deeply devoted to helping people awaken to their true essence. My work blends somatic breathwork, energy healing, and intuitive guidance to support spiritual seekers, leaders, and high performers in healing their nervous systems, activating their spiritua...

Julian sits down with Hilary Sparrow, founder of the Denver Psychotherapy Group    Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/denverpsychotherapygroup/   Use Code JULIAN10 for: E-Book "Better Brain in 3 Days": https://www.denverpsychotherapygroup.com/store/p/better-brain-in-3-days Therapy worksheet: https://www.denverpsychotherapygroup.com/store/p/therapy-worksheet     Order Premium quality Shila...

John Paul Kingston, aka J.P, joins Julian to discuss health, vitality, and sexual kung fu practices from ancient Taoist & other lineages.    Find JP at: Instagra: @JPKexperience https://jpkexperience.com   Learn more about Julian and his offerings at: A State of Mind Podcast:  www.astateofmindpodcast.com   Somatic trauma informed therapy, Psychedelic assisted Therapy, Meditation training &...

Jon Kamin joins Julian Royce for a discussion on Psychedelic Therapy, healing trauma, the current state of the field of psychedelic therapy, how Jon came to be passionate about making this work more accessible, and more topics.    Join us at the World’s First Consumer Expo for Psychedelic Therapy.  Learn about the benefits of psychedelic wellness therapies and the science behind them. Use code **J...

Virginia Salas Kastilio joins Julian for this in depth and intimate conversation USE THE CODE: WELOVEJULIAN -> for a discount to join  https://loveearth.love   Find Virginia on Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/virginiasalaskastilio/   All of Virginia's Links:  https://linktr.ee/virginiasalaskastilio?utm_source=linktree_profile_share   https://www.virginiasalaskastilio.com   Learn more about Ju...

Mah Ze Tar joins us for a far reaching conversation. Maz is a musician, a psychologist and perhaps an occasional psychonaught.    Find Mah Ze Tar here: https://www.instagram.com/mahzetar https://open.spotify.com/artist/3t1vbZuEQhRqLTUKLraNDn https://youtube.com/@mazkarandishmusic?si=3SnuSFcgdakVc-Ud   Learn more about Julian and his offerings at: A State of Mind Podcast:  www.astateofmindpodcast.c...

Bill is a leader in men's work. He leads groups and individuals to reclaim their authenticity and show up in wholeness. He cultivates a brave spaces for vulnerability with grounded presence that invites people to feel more, open to the truth within, take ownership of their actions, and consciously create the lives of their dreams.     Learn more about Bill Byrnes here: https://authenticue.com...

Kevin helped create Thank You Life, a non profit organization dedicated to expanding access to the highest quality psychedelic assisted therapy to those who otherwise could not afford it.  Kevin is a therapist who is passionate about getting to the root of one's issues and has found psychedelic assisted therapy as one of the most promising treatment for deep seated Anxiety, Depression and Comp...

Taj Nahar joins Julian Royce for a far ranging, in depth discussion of micro-dosing and the potential benefits.    Learn more about Haj Botanics at: www.hajbotanics.com   www.themicrodosingcompany.com Social Media: @hajbotanics on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok   A State of Mind Podcast:  www.astateofmindpodcast.com   Somatic trauma informed therapy, Psychedelic assisted Therapy, Meditation train...

Harvey Schwartz, PhD talks with Julian Royce about trauma, PTSD, healing, dissociation, dissociative identity disorder, and the importance of psychedelic medicine and his passion for training the next generation of psychedelic assisted therapists.    Links for Harvey Schwartz: https://www.polarisinsight.com   https://www.amazon.com/stores/Harvey-L.-Schwartz/author/B001IZ1EJC?ref=ap_rdr&isDramI...

Dori Lewis, MA, MEd, LPC-S joins Julian Royce to discuss the current state of psychedelic assisted therapy   About Dori Lewis: Co-founder of Elemental Psychedelics and the owner-operator of Reflective Healing in Fort Collins, CO, a psychotherapy group practice that specializes in psychedelic therapy using ketamine, integration therapy, transpersonal psychotherapy, and providing clinical supervisio...

Lama Mike Crowley returns to A State of Mind to discuss his new book 'Psychedelic Buddhism'. Note: some audio was lost to technical difficulties at 11:56 in - the Dharma teacher that Lama Mike Crowley is referring to here is Dzongsar Khentse Rinpoche.    Psychedelic Buddhism: A User's Guide  https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Buddhism-Traditions-Symbols-Ceremonies/dp/B0C2S4VHF3/ref=sr_...

Filmmaker and author Sara Schley shares how it took her 25 years and 5 psychiatrists to receive the correct diagnosis leading to the correct medication and treatment for Bi-Polar II.  It's a story that is worth hearing from her and reflects some of the real issues in our medical and mental health care systems.  1 out of 4 people who appear to have major depression actually have a form of Bi-Po...

Dr. Robert Love returns to A State of Mind to discuss ways to optimize brain health, prevent Alzheimer's & dementia, and shares key insights about diet & supplements for brain and nervous system health.    About Dr. Love:  Robert Love is one of the most watched neuroscientists on the planet, behind Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist from Stanford. He has 1.6 million followers on TikTok,...

Chuck Hyde joins Julian Royce on A State of Mind podcast to discuss his work with light, sound, vibration and more in service of healing, growth and transformation.    Learn more about Chuck Hyde & the Light Club at: http://www.lightclub.earth https://www.instagram.com/boulderlightclub/   A State of Mind Podcast:  www.astateofmindpodcast.com   Somatic trauma therapy, Psychedelic assisted Thera...

Bunan joins us for this far ranging conversation covering topics including Attachment Theory, how our early development shapes our sense of self, the importance of trauma, healing, and self development, how Zen and meditation practice can lead to states or experiences of awakening without necessarily touching the core ways we interact with the others, and more.   Learn more about Bunan at: Www.bun...

Pema Duddul shares about his life and practice of the Buddhist dharma. He is the author of the recently published book 'Luminous Awareness.'   Links:  https://www.amazon.com/Luminous-Awareness-Guidebook-Natural-Awakening/dp/0648397297/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684371122&sr=8-1   Introduction: 0:00 - 12:45 Conversation with Pima Duddul starts: 13:05 Partial List of To...