Psychedelic Conversations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 76: In this episode we discuss Nikos's background story, what real philosophy is, Socrates' beliefs and teachings, how to begin your own journey of philosophy, the western module, thoughts on divine timing and traumatic leverage, Nikos's experience with psychedelic medicines, his offerings and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:27 - Intro...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 75: In this episode we discuss David's background story, his near-death experience, traumatized individuals seeking psychedelics, navigating the legal landscape, biotech companies using psychedelics, thoughts on indigenous traditions, transpersonal states of consciousness and kabbalah, coming out of the psychedelic closet and so much more!...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 74: In this episode we discuss Dr. Jessica's background, the difference between entheogens and psychedelics, the importance of apprenticeship, role models in western civilization, recreational use of psychedelics, spiritual emergency and awakenings, spiritualizing psychopathology, the need for inclusivity and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Mome...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 73: In this episode we discuss Eric's background story, his Psanctuary church, the importance of community, reinforcing self-agency, the popularization of psychedelics, the psychedelic renaissance, current projects, thoughts on LSD, psychedelics having their own agenda and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:25 - Introduction 03:14 - Eric'...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 72: In this episode we discuss the benefits of laughter, laughter as medicine, Dave's background story, starting a self-awareness journey, the beauty of paradox, having insights when surrendering, understanding what is pronoia and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:37 - Introduction 02:29 - How We Connected 04:20 - Laughter As Medicine 09...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 71: In this episode we discuss Sarah's background, the entropic brain, her prototype: Meu and biofeedback device: Wisdom, what brought her into neuroscience, thoughts on biotech companies, working at Red Light Holland, observations on the psychedelic renaissance, the growing hype of psychedelic use, Sarah's project: Radix Motion and so much...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 70: In this episode we discuss Susannah's background story, how military veterans are awakening with the use of plant medicines, how Susannah co-founded "House of Embodied Metamorphosis", the medicine Susannah and her team work with, ancient tribes practicing group rituals, the power of group processes, Susannah's upcoming projects and so m...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 69: In this episode we discuss Marc-John's background story, how he came into the medicine space, the difference between psychotropic and psychedelic plants, his intention for wanting to coach people, advocating for psychotropic plant medicines, his offerings at the Jungle Wisdom academy, understanding the master plant dieta and so much mor...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 68: In this episode we discuss Shiri's background, advice for individuals wanting to get into this space, understanding integration and why it's important, the golden rules of psychedelic integration, acknowledging that integration is a long-term process and every day is a ceremony, the empowerment of observing your striving, the psychedeli...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 67: In this episode we discuss Jonathon's background story, the precarious nature of ayahuasca, opening up to spiritual growth, accepting that self-work and healing is a long-term process, ancient knowledge about the Sequoia tribe, understanding and respecting the lineage of each medicine, Jonathon's current projects and so much more! 00:00...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 66: In this episode, we discuss Nicole's background story, what brought her into the medicine space, combining somatic therapy with psychedelics, choosing the right modality in the healing arts, thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, integrating communities, countries and cultures, the law of reciprocity, Nicole's current projects, her la...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 65: In this episode we discuss Skye's background story, what brought her into the medicine space, the importance of community and its benefits, what lead her to working with women, cannabis-assisted therapy, the somatic effect when working with cannabis and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:40 - Introduction 03:16 - Skye's Background Sto...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 64: In this episode we discuss Alex's background story, acknowledging the power of art, the role of art in psychedelic integration, thoughts on having creative block, the important relationship between trauma and art, Alex's fascination with mycology, learning how to live/die well as an elder, Alex's "imperfect" sculptures and so much more!...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 63: In this episode, we have our second conversation with Changal to discuss what has been emerging in the psychedelic space since our last conversation, educating newcomers to plant medicine, disrupting the western mindset, Changal's thoughts on psychotic breaks, microdosing, psilomethoxin and much more! The previous conversation with Chan...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 62: In this episode, we talk about a variety of topics linked to ketamine therapy. We discuss Matt's background story, his book "Psychedelics for Everyone", the mental health benefits of using ketamine, concerns and backlash of using ketamine, normalizing mental health discussions and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:03 - Introduction 0...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 61: In this episode, we dive deep into Sabrina's background and discuss the psychedelic renaissance, the importance of community, IFS model (Internal Family Systems), the cultural burden of hyper-independence in the west, the role of somatic and touch therapy, Sabrina's current/upcoming projects and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:46 -...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 60: In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics such as Milena's background story, how she transitioned from a fashion/costume designer to the art of traditional drum building, children in the psychedelic space, thoughts on social media, the spirit of medicinal drums and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:19 - Introduction 04:06 - Mil...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 59: In this episode, we have Greg Lake back on the podcast for his third interview to discuss current projects, his new psychedelic church "Psilomethoxin", the inspiration behind his mission to work with churches, thoughts on spiritual vs western psychedelic use, recent progress being made in England and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 58: In this episode we discuss Atira's background story, her journey working as a trauma specialist, what it will take for plant medicines to become mainstream, the importance of trauma-informed language when facilitating, understanding that support is essential when surrendering, what it takes to become a plant medicine facilitator, how ps...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 57: In this episode, we dive deep into Shiri's background story and discuss a variety of topics such as the meaning of being a visionary disruptor, the definition of what psychedelic integration is, building trust in order to let go, Psychopharmacopeia influencing the standards of psychedelic use, the importance of community and so much mor...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 56: In this episode, we talk with Saj Razvi at the "PSI" - Psychedelic Somatic Institute - to discuss a wide variety of topics including psychedelic psychotherapy, the three tiers of transpersonal reality, traditional vs psychedelic therapy, the role of relationship in the window of tolerance, working with transference, the PSI training pro...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 55: In this episode we discuss Keith's background story, how he joined forces with the "Heroic Hearts" project, his thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, the long-term effects after taking psychedelics, choosing whether to be the victor or victim, taking action instead of resisting and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:39 - Introducti...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 54: In this episode we dive deep into Jordan's background story as a writer and how he started working with Dr. James Fadiman. We go on to discuss the idea of having multiple selves and learning how to acknowledge every one of them, Jordan's upcoming projects, the meaning of "Occam's Razor", Jordan's personal experiences with psychedelics a...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 53: In this episode, we dive deep into Yuri's background story discussing what brought him into the psychedelic space, meeting ayahuasca for the first time, kundalini yoga and holotropic breathwork, the importance of harm reduction and integration, dealing with psychosis, and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:26 - Introduction 02:23 - Yu...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 52: In this episode, we discuss women in psychedelics, elevating the divine feminine, Dana's background story and how she transitioned into the psychedelic space, somatic therapy integration, the psychedelic renaissance and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:36 - Introduction 02:44 - Finding Women In Psychedelics 07:40 - Dana's Story And...