Leadershipedelics

Embark on a journey of ancient mystery, modern science, and transformative discovery with our guest, Shauheen Etminan. Born in Iran, Shauheen made his way to Canada to study for a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Harnessing the drive that led him to academic success, Shauheen transitioned into the world of social entrepreneurship, ultimately guiding him to the heart of the Psychedelics industry and to...

What happens when you sit around a bonfire, sharing stories, and reconnecting with your true self? Olivier Egli , founder at Why Story and the brain behind the Bonfire Exchange, takes us on a journey of discovery, revealing how leaders can create unified teams bonded over shared narratives rather than mere business objectives. This episode invites you to examine your own story and unravel the ways...

Are you ready to tap into a more profound understanding of our relationship with nature, the fascinating world of psychedelics, and the intricate dynamics of leadership? Marcus Druen joins me as we embark on a captivating journey of intrigue and discovery. From his spellbinding connection with a local fox that led him to ponder the stone ape theory, to a psychedelic experience that spurred his ded...

Ever felt lost or unfulfilled despite achieving all the goals you set for yourself? Our guest, Maxime Bonnasserre , Founder and Chief Harmony Office at Stoa, a recognized coach and content creator who shares his work in both French and English,  reveals his own journey of navigating through trauma, self-discovery, and transformation to ultimately find his place of peace. Maxime gives us an enlight...

Today's episode sees us sit down with Stephen Gray , an author, community organizer, and pioneer in cannabis ceremonies. Over five decades, Stephen has been exploring the intersections of cannabis, psychedelics, and spirituality. His wisdom on these topics is profound, making him an ideal guide for those eager to understand these powerful substances on a deeper level. Our captivating chat wit...

Today on Leadershipedelics, we meet with Nigel Pedlingham , a unique blend of change maker, consciousness guide, and psychedelic facilitator. Beyond his roles as a social justice leader, husband, and father, Nigel is the founder of MAGUEY, an Amsterdam-based practice dedicated to healing and personal growth. He also serves as the chair of the Guild of Guides Netherlands. An ardent lover of nature,...

Welcome back to Leadershipedelics! Today, we dive deep into the transformative world of Microdosing Integration with our esteemed guest, Kristin Taylor. A certified microdosing practitioner and author of the insightful book, "Integrate: 3 Month Microdosing Guide", Kristin brings a unique approach to healing and self-discovery. Her techniques encompass Applied Positive Psychology, reiki,...

Welcome to Leadershipedelics! I’m thrilled to introduce Lana Shay, a lifelong advocate for holistic living and cognitive liberty. Lana's passion is igniting human potential through embodiment practices, holistic lifestyle choices, and exploration with plant medicines and entheogens. She's a seasoned leader in dance, yoga and movement, and a profound voice in the tantric arts. Lana is a #...

In this episode of Leadershipedelics, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Melissa Barker, founder and CEO of the Phoenix Project and a mentor and speaker at South By Southwest. Driven by her personal journey, she found healing from sexual violence and PTSD through alternative therapies like somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, and ultimately, the world of psychedelics. Melissa is on...

In today's episode of Leadershipedelics, we're joined by Sabba Nazhand , a successful entrepreneur and leader who has ventured into the world of psychedelics and mental health. Sabba shares his powerful story of overcoming burnout and discovering the transformative power of psychedelics, ultimately redefining his approach to leadership and personal growth.  He is now the co-founder of Mi...

Join us in today's episode with the dynamic Alex Atwood, seasoned entrepreneur, psychedelics coach, change-maker, and host of the Alchemist Lounge Podcast. Discover his transformative journey from the hospitality sector to advocating for wellbeing and wellness. Explore love, self-discovery through psychedelics, Alex's unique perspective on religion and community, the role of music in psy...

Join us for a mesmerizing episode of Leadershipedelics that promises to captivate your senses! Today, we're thrilled to have Kasia from the Nourish podcast as our guest host, interviewing Sebastien Fouillade, the Founder of the Sacred Creativity Retreat and host of Leadershipedelics. Venture into the enchanting Sacred Creativity Retreat set in the breathtaking sacred valley of Peru. Learn abo...

Aleana Kali is the founder of Brands Are Alive. She helps people reconnect with their essence and creativity to develop their authentic brand and marketing strategy. Aleana shares important lessons on growing a business, the benefits of journaling, and some essential tips to help you with consistency and creativity. We discuss identifying non-healthy partnerships, respecting your own boundaries, t...

Today, we catchup with returning guest David Drapkin , Director of Education and Training at Psychedelics Today to talk about the Vital Psychedelic Therapy Training Program (https://www.vitalpsychedelictraining.com/) and his journey since we last met over a year ago. David reflects on what they learned in the first year of Vital, some of the highlights of the program, who can apply, and why this p...

Today, join us to meet the Founder of Behold Retreats , Jonathan de Potter 🙏 Jonathan is a recovering strategy consultant, lover of big ideas, meditation, and the ocean, he grew up in Hawaii and now lives in Thailand on the small island of Koh Phangan.  Jonathan shares his journey from his challenging times as a strategy consultant to his first Ayahuasca experience, which was also very challengin...

This week meet the founder of High Priestess Healing, Jessica Posillico . Find out how after years dealing with anxiety, this former NYC teacher and corporate worker went all in on her holistic healing business, what it took to listen to the voice inside, answer the calling and manifest High Priestess healing. This is a truly inspiring journey. If you’ve ever wondered about energy healing , card r...

Watch & subscribe on  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipedelics This week meet Luke Jensen , founder, and CEO of Neuro Enlightenment, a company at the intersection of neuroscience and plant shamanism. We worked with Luke and his team during the Sacred Creativity Retreat to measure the impact of ayahuasca ceremonies and creativity workshops on our guests, we were blown away with the r...

For the last episode of the year, last episode of season 2, and our 2022 Holiday Special, I am meeting with Hernan Savastano. Hernan is the father of Raina, husband of Angela, and talented plant medicine musician, facilitator, and space holder. He left the corporate world a few years ago after 18 years at Microsoft and Zillow working in User Research. Hernan and his wife now run a wellness and ret...

Today on Leadershipedelics, we talk about music for psychedelic assisted therapy with Phil Dames , the music maker and director of operations at Roots to Thrive . We've had other members of Roots to Thrive on the show, Dr Pamela Kryskow and Shannon Dames . This is very intentional: they’ve got a great team and they’re doing great work. Roots to Thrive is Canada’s first and only multidisciplin...

Today, we talk about psychedelic music and therapy with Jason LeValley , the founder and Editor of the online Psychedelic Scene Magazine . Prior to Psychedelic Scene, Jason built a popular and successful radio station which was recognized as Best New Radio Station by Tucson Weekly. Jason shares his love and knowledge of psychedelic music bands, and his experience earlier this year with ketamine th...

In this episode, meet Claire Jones . Claire is a Senior VP of Operations for a digital advertising company in Toronto. She’s passionate about people and mental health. She’s studying for a master’s in psychology & neuroscience, and also volunteers for several non-profit organizations focused on mental health . We talked a few weeks after Claire got back from her first ayahuasca journey in Cost...

In this episode, meet Shannon Dames . She is a professor and researcher at Vancouver Island University , a resilience Health professional investigator, and the Research and Development director for the Roots to Thrive Ketamine assisted therapy program. She is working to develop and study the combination of resilience development and psychedelic-assisted therapies within a novel outpatient mental h...

“What kept me in LA wanting to make films for all these years was my ego.” ~ Martin de Bókay  In today’s episode, I travelled to Arizona to meet with Martin de Bókay for a live video interview in the beautiful red rocks of Sedona. Martin, who goes by “French Guru” on Instagram, was someone I had to meet. After watching a few of his videos, it was clear he’d done a lot of deep personal work and had...

This week, meet Lakshmi Narayan. Lakshmi Narayan is the co-founder and editor of awake.net , a non-profit collective wisdom blog about the inner journey with entheogens, and founder and creative director of Awake Media a digital media coalition offering media products and services to clients in the transformational wellness community, particularly entheogenic medicine. She has a decades long inter...

In this episode, meet with Amélie Beerens ✨ Amélie is a customer experience (CX) leader and career coach obsessed with putting humans at the heart of everything ❤️ Her journey to overcome trauma and burnout has reconnected her with her magic, her emotions, and her humanity. This has redefined how she approaches her work and how she helps others through coaching.  We talk about breaking the rules...