The Psychedelic Podcast

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Chris Villar, a successful entrepreneur turned executive coach. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here:  https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-268-chris-villar/?ref=278 Chris shares his journey from Goldman Sachs to founding Frontpoint Security, a company he grew to $125 million in revenue before selling in 2020. He di...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Alli Schaper, CEO and Co-Founder of SuperMush & The Microdosing Collective. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-267-alli-schaper/?ref=278 Alli shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a leader in the functional and psychedelic mushroom space. They discuss the impor...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Rachelle Sampson, an executive coach, professor of business at the University of Maryland, and board member at the USONA Institute. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-266-rachelle-sampson-llb-phd/?ref=278 Dr. Sampson shares insights from the Connected Leadership Project, a...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Wade Lightheart, co-founder and president of BiOptimizers. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-265-wade-t-lightheart/?ref=278 Wade shares his journey from bodybuilding to creating one of the world's best supplement brands. He discusses the importance of digestive health, the ro...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Tonia Erin, a psychedelic practitioner and graduate of The Psychedelic Coaching Institute's Practitioner Training Program . Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-264-tonia-erin/?ref=278 Tonia shares her journey from a successful career in tech at Adobe to becoming a psychedelic c...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Matthew Dawson, co-founder and CEO of Wild Health. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-263-matt-dawson-md/?ref=278 Dr. Dawson shares his journey from sports to medicine, highlighting the importance of movement and play in human well-being. He discusses Wild Health's innovative approach,...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Stephen Thayer, a clinical psychologist and lead trainer for psychedelic therapists at Numinus. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-262-stephen-thayer-phd/?ref=278 Dr. Thayer shares his journey from military psychologist to psychedelic-assisted therapy specialist, discussin...

Join host Paul F. Austin in a special live episode recorded at Psychedelic Horizons in Malibu in June, 2024, with guests Louie Schwartzberg, Lauren Taus, and Bá Minuzzi. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here:  https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-261-psychedelic-horizons/?ref=278 This engaging discussion explores themes of resilience, systems change, and inspired living, focusing on...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Hamilton Souther, a master shaman and innovator in plant medicine. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-260-hamilton-souther/?ref=278 Hamilton shares his journey from the tech-driven San Jose Bay Area to the Amazon, where he found his calling in shamanic plant medicine. He discu...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Tricia Eastman, medicine woman and founder of Ancestral Medicine Heart. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-259-tricia-eastman/?ref=278 Tricia shares her journey through the world of plant medicine and psychedelics, offering insights from her initiations into the Bwiti tra...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Jenny Martin to explore the transformative power of female pleasure through psychedelics and non-psychedelic altered states. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here:  https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-258-jenny-martin-edd/?ref=278 Dr. Martin shares her connection to Ireland's mystical traditions and the hidden w...

Host Paul F. Austin welcomes JM Ryerson to discuss his journey from entrepreneurship to coaching and the profound impact of plant medicine on his life and leadership. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-257-jm-ryerson/?ref=278 JM shares how ayahuasca fueled his spiritual awakening and connection to spirituality, emphasizing discernment in busin...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes back futurist and entrepreneur Zappy Zapolin, a guest from the early days of the show. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here:  https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-256-zappy-zapolin/?ref=278 Zappy discusses the urgent need for accessible natural plant medicines for mental health and addiction treatment, highligh...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Jillian Acosta to share her transformative healing journey through psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-255-jillian-acosta/ Jillian, a registered dietitian, reveals how ketamine and cannabis therapy helped her overcome childhood trauma, disordered eating, and...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-254-mark-divine/ Mark shares his journey to becoming a SEAL, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation and nature. He discusses the role of preparatory work, such as meditation and therap...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin talks with Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-252-stephanie-wang/ Stephanie shares her journey from finance to plant medicine, including her involvement at The Alchemist's Kitchen. Paul and Stephanie discuss the unique benefits...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Brandon Evans, founder of 1heart Journeys, to discuss the transformative power of plant medicine and the importance of community in healing. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-251-brandon-evans/ Brandon shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to leading retreats. He dis...

Paul F. Austin welcomes Nichol Bradford, founder of Transformative Tech, for an enlightening discussion on psychedelics, technology, and human potential. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-250-nichol-r-bradford/ Nichol shares her journey from the tech industry to pioneering a community dedicated to human flourishing. Discover how psychedelics...

In this bonus episode, we bring you a keynote speech by Third Wave founder Paul F. Austin, recorded live on May 16, 2024 at the "Psychedelic Horizons: Crafting Resilient Futures Through Conscious Entrepreneurship" event in San Diego. To join an upcoming gathering in the Psychedelic Horizons Event Series, Click Here . In his keynote, Paul explores going beyond resilience to inspired living and syst...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin speaks with Shawn Wells, a renowned expert in performance nutrition and supplementation. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-249-shawn-wells/ Shawn & Paul explore biohacking, the groundbreaking ingredient paraxanthine, and protocols for preparing and recovering from plant medicine...

In this episode, Austin Mao, co-founder of the non-profit entheogenic church Ceremonia, sits down with host Paul F. Austin to discuss his profound journey with plant medicines. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-248-austin-mao/ Austin shares about the experiences offered at Ceremonia, including psilocybin and ayahuasca ceremonies, along with t...

n this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin delves into the power of the unconscious mind and healing from ACEs with Dr. Brian Alman. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-247-brian-alman-phd/ Dr. Brian Alman explores the profound role of the unconscious mind in healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He reveals that unlocking the un...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin interviews Myles Katz, founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats . Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-246-myles-katz/ They delve into the closure of Synthesis, a psilocybin retreat center in Amsterdam co-founded by Myles. From investment decisions to the pandemic's impact,...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, to discuss reframing aging and building regenerative communities. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-245-chip-conley/?ref=250 Chip delves into the importance of aging with gratitude in this conversation and shares his jour...

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin is joined by Alexander Beiner for a deep dive into nuanced engagement in the culture wars. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-244-alexander-beiner/ Paul and Alexander examine the importance of sense-making and the role of psychedelics in navigating complex environments. Alexander draws...