Psychedelic Conversations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 94: In this episode we discuss Shannon's background story, what brought him to this work, the inspiration for writing his book "Coming Full Circle", understanding the importance of a proper guided psychedelic experience, real healing versus instant gratification, treatment-resistant trauma, thoughts on individuals doing psyche...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 93: In this episode we discuss Randall's background story, what brought him to the psychedelic space, triumphing over trauma with the help of psychedelics, the inspiration behind Randall's book, trauma being a new language in psychedelic communities, thoughts on the future of mental health, creating a lineage of wisdom, a few specia...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 92: In this episode we discuss Jackson's background story, how he was introduced to plant medicines, understanding that psychedelics are a foot in the door and not a cure, creating a wisdom lineage in a communal setting, the benefits of microdosing, experiencing PTSD as a former policeman, understanding preparation work, the importance...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 91: In this episode we discuss Nicole & Megan's background story, what brought them into the plant medicine space, current thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, COVID being a catalyst, their current projects at Zenchronicity, the twelve psilocybin strains they choose to work with, being divine disruptors, healing generational DNA...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 90: In this episode we discuss Charles' self-awareness journey, the importance of having passion and purpose, why he has chosen to work with ketamine, ketamine for the treatment of addiction, the upcoming documentary "Lighter", supporting the veteran community, offerings at his company "MY Self Wellness", western vs...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 89: In this episode we discuss Justin's background story, what brought him into this work, why Justin and his team have chosen to focus specifically on LSD microdosing, the legal system in Australia regarding psychedelics, the clinical trials at MindBio Therapeutics, the stigma of LSD being a man-made lab drug, the mission at MindBio Th...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 88: In this episode we discuss Chor's background story, what brought him into this work, the difference between facilitators and shamans working with Iboga, medicine providers who haven't gone through initiation or training, mistaking suffering for disconnection to the soul, Chor's thoughts on healing trauma, the Bwiti tribes an...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 87: In this episode we discuss Levi and Leo's background story and how they came into this work, the unique experience of Iboga and its long-term benefits, the history of Iboga and it's origins, how the medicine is served in a ceremonial setting + dosage, Ibogas purgative effects, managing fear and trust within a ceremony and so muc...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 86: In this episode we discuss Brendon's background story, health benefits of cannabis, the legal landscape regarding this plant medicine, women in cannabis development, the stigmatization of cannabis and gender inclusivity, cannabis being psychedelic, advocating for safe and responsible consumption, and so much more! 00:00 - Fire Momen...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 85: In this powerful episode, Laurie shares her remarkable journey of fighting cancer with the use of magic mushrooms and cannabis oil. We talk about her background story, being okay with uncertainty, fear experienced when filming her documentary, a new organization: "Gathering Groups", meeting Dennis McKenna and Gabor Maté, adjus...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 84: In this episode we discuss Ben's background, what brought him to this work, how psychedelics are becoming an alternative to SSRIs, understanding serotonin syndrome/toxicity, having the correct approach to microdosing, current observations on the psychedelic renaissance, the differences between ayahuasca and mescaline, Ben's offe...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 83: In this episode we discuss Justin's background, what brought him to this work, his experience working with high doses of psilocybin, finding the correct dose for an individual, how psychedelics tend to bring up past trauma, current observations on the psychedelic renaissance, advice for individuals wanting to attend a retreat, Justi...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 82: In this episode we discuss Gerardo's background story, what brought him to this work, a healing journey with his brother Leo, the advantages of doing psychedelic-assisted therapy as a family, benefits of integrating MDMA with marriage counseling, Gerardo's preparation work and preferred model, breathwork facilitation, stoic phil...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 81: In this episode we discuss Gabrielle's background story, what brought her to this work, her research findings on women healers, how healing is approached in the west, the focus of the Third Wave coaching program, observations on the future of psychedelics in the US, Gabrielle's experience with peyote, the importance of taking sm...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 80: In this episode we discuss Naysha's background story, how she came into the medicine work, our first encounter at a retreat, the importance of maintaining your inner child, how plant medicines can help keep your integrity intact, psychedelics becoming mainstream, thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, bringing awareness to the mas...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 79: In this episode we discuss Elizabeth's background story, what brought her into this work, having the patience to grow spiritually, understanding iboga and the Bwiti tradition, western vs traditional iboga use, dosing and contraindications, the offerings at SoulCentro Iboga Retreats, thoughts on reciprocity, the importance of respecting...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!   Episode 78: In this episode we discuss Ian's background, what brought him into this work, what psilomethoxin is and how it is developed, the effects of psilomethoxin on the brain and body, the importance of protecting the medicine, how to become a psilomethoxin church member, working with veterans using this medicine, harm reduction advice f...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 77: In this episode we discuss Sanne's background story, what brought her into medicine work, her current thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, experiencing amplified trauma responses and dissociation, integrating the spiritual and earthly perspective, listening to and respecting the medicine, the lack of belonging in our society, advice...

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...