Not Your Guru

Well folks, it was good while it lasted. But this is the last episode of thsi show. Many thanks to my wonderful listeners. Good stuff on the horizon.

Ben "Doc" Askins is a multifaceted professional with a rich background in both military service and mental health care. He holds degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and a Master of Divinity. During his nearly two-decade military career, he practiced and taught wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine. In his civilian role as a Psychiatric Physi...

Welcome to Not Your Guru , the podcast where deep conversations meet real-world integration. Hosted by Eric Osborne , this space is dedicated to exploring personal transformation, spiritual sovereignty, and the evolving landscape of psychedelic integration —without the dogma. Today, Eric is joined by Jose Rodriguez , a specialist in psychedelic integration who helps urban professionals turn profou...

Welcome to the show! Today, we’re honored to have Ora Nadrich , a trailblazer in the world of mindfulness and transformational thinking . As the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking , Ora has dedicated her life to helping people break through limiting beliefs and step into their most authentic, awakened selves . She’s the bestselling author of Live True: A Mindfulne...

Philip Shepherd is a recognized leader in the global embodiment movement, known for his work in integrating the mind and body's intelligence. He is the co-founder of The Embodied Present Process (TEPP), a set of practices designed to help individuals reunite the thinking of the head with the deep, present, and calm intelligence of the body. Embodied Present Shepherd's journey into embodiment began...

Nicole Daedone is an American author, entrepreneur, and advocate best known for popularizing Orgasmic Meditation (OM), a mindfulness practice combining meditation and physical connection. She is the founder of OneTaste, a company that taught OM as a pathway to deeper intimacy and personal transformation. Daedone also authored Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm, which explores her phi...

Every single one of us is on a personal growth journey. Whether you have admitted it or not, you desire to have more, do more, succeed and accomplish more than you have. So, what's stopping you? Probably yourself, or your old patterns. The upcoming chapter explores ways in which we can become more actualized versions of ourselves but before we get to that, in this episode Eric reflects on his own...

Courtney joins Eric to candidly discuss sexual health. This lighthearted and penetrating conversation explores sexual wellness in a way that you've likely seldom heard. Discussing their past experiences before meeting and providing a window into how they navigate their sexual selves, their conversation is likely to leave you curious and hopefully a little more open minded.

The Shameless Sex Podcast is not for the faint at heart and neither is this episode of NYG. April and Amy get down and dirty talking all the ins and outs of healthy, shame-free sex AND they're something of psychonauts themselves! This episode is a teaser, a pleaser and everything in between. Be sure and check out their show and other great work! Shameless Sex ______________________________________...

Dr. Cat Meyer is an exprienced and esteemed ketamine/sex therapist. Not that there's many but even when there are, and there will be, she will still stand out! Her playful and wise ways really come out in this conversation. We don't only explore the impact of ketamine on sexual health but psilocbyin and even LSD. We also explore the religious or mystical experience as it relates to both of course...

I am super excited to share this episode. After recovering from the horrors of conversion therapy, Mikhail became a nationally renowned drag queen, who began a gender transition and then had a change of heart. In this touching and somewhat terrifying episode, Mikhail recounts the trauma of being kidnapped and taken off to conversion therapy in a foreign country and coming to terms with his own uni...

This episode is sure to please. Taylor Johnson, men's sex health coach, talks his walk in this episode. We explore a range of men's sex health topics, like heart centered sex, premature ejaculation, internal orgasms, multi-partner sex and much much more through a psychedelic lens. Taylor speaks to his own sexual as well as psychedelic experiences and well, you already know Eric will too.... We are...

Get ready for a seductive chapter on sexuality. Well not really seductive perhaps a bit silly but certainly sincere. Why do my thoughts matter on your sex life? Because I'm encouraging you to audaciously embrace your desires! Recognize that your sexuality and your spirituality are more intimately connected than you and your lover/s. In this chapter intro I will share with you my sexual screw ups,...

National treasure Steve Urquhart joins me again to talk religious trauma recovery, psychedelic spirituality and a surprise revelation regarding our shared mental health challenges. I hope you enjoy the final episode of the first chapter, Psychedelic Spirituality. Next chapter....sex! ___________________________________________________ 🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: www.psilocybinsays.com 📰 Subscri...

Hunt Priest is founder of Ligare, a Christian psychedelic community. In this episode we talk about research he participated in to explore outcome of religious leaders taking psychedelics, the validity of psychedelics to reinforce faith in a higher power among other subjects. Ligare | A Christian Psychedelic Society ___________________________________________________ 🤸🏽 Psilocybin Says Website: w...

Monte Smith shares his experience as a modern mushroom revivalist. After decades of studying under Hindu guru's, being of service as a Christian minister and now reviving his psychedelic spirituality, Monte shares valuable wisdom on the nature of spirituality and particularly human tendencies to create idols out of ideas, exactly the opposite of what his teachers and all true spiritual leaders hav...

Psychedelics are more than a mental health tool. They have been understood as access points to the spirit world for a very long time and for very good reason. In this conversation we discuss a range of topics from potency of mushrooms, dosing at massive levels, communication with spirits and much more. If you are into the weird and wild side of psychedelics this conversation is for you. __________...

Welcome to the first episode of chapter one. Over the next few weeks we will be exploring religion through a psychedelic lens with several wonderful guests, each with a unique perspective. This episode opens with a monologue reflection by Eric on the nature of psychedelic churches. After that you are set to enjoy a wonderful discussion with sacred mushroom church leader GV Freeman joins Eric for a...

Mushrooms are much weirder than they seem. Listen in as Alex the Powerful Ponderer helps wrap up the introduction to the revamped Psilocybin Says. We discuss the weird in a way that may be approachable to the masses. Crystal skulls, alien communication, archetypes embodied and much much more in this episode. Leave your questions or comments below! __________________________________________________...

The time has finally arrived! It's time to break Psilocybin Says free from the psychedelic bubble it was incubated in. As intended originally this podcast will become more directly a psychedelic lifestyle show where Eric will explore a wide range of topics through the lens of psilocybin. What are the changes and why are they happening? In this two-part conversation Eric will break it down for you...

Dana Harvey shares her journey from a corporate career to one of psychedelic self-development. Her story of courage and faith is an inspiration to women, and men, who are seeking to achieve a balance of success and sanity. Founder of the Flourish Academy, her organization provides loving guidance, shares evidence-based knowledge, and cultivates supportive communities to help people who are choosin...

Freelance author, psychedelic voyager and all around delightful soul, Jasmine Virdii joins Death Doula, Psacred Passsage Minister, Debbie Pierce and Eric for a conversation exploring the afterlife, spiritual realms, the nature of the soul and much more in this episode. Check out some of Jasmine's work at Jasmine Virdi, Author at Chacruna and what Debbie is doing for end of life psychedelic sacrame...

Tracey Tee has become a mouthpiece for microdosing particularly among moms. Everyone knows moms need more love and the mushrooms deliver. In this episode Courtney sits down with Tracey and talks motherhood, microdosing and more that you are sure to enjoy. Please share this episode and don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Peg Peters, founder of Gathering Groups shares his unique model for psychedelic spirituality. Introduced to the mushroom by his daughter, Peg became a believer once again, not in the God of judgment but in the Spirit of Community. As former pastor who's faith in the 'church' was shaken by institutional homophobia and other religious dogma, Peg's spiritual self was revitalized by sacred mushrooms....

Spoiler alert, Santa ain't real and if you pretend like he is to your kiddos, this episode ain't the one for them! But it might be good for you to consider the potential damage that perpetuating this lie to innocent little minds has lasting individual and social repercussions. Just some food for thought but you can probably guess from the title what our opinion on the matter is. And Yes! our kids...