The Psychedelic Podcast connects you to the leaders and pioneers of the psychedelic renaissance. From deep healing to creativity, leadership to spirituality, business, health, human performance, relationships, sexuality, and even culture itself—every aspect of our world is being transformed by psychedelic medicines. Get an inspired, informed, balanced look into how these powerful medicines are already being safely and responsibly used to catalyze both personal and collective transformation. ...
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Psychedelic Renaissance Podcasts
The psychedelic renaissance is here! Join Dr. Steve Thayer, Dr. Reid Robison, and special guests as they explore the frontiers of psychedelic medicine and what it takes to cultivate a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Our hosts draw from their extensive knowledge and experience with psychedelic therapy research and treatment to discuss the science, practice, and art of psychedelic healing. If you are a helping professional, therapist, clinician, guide, healer, psychedelic enthusiast, or simply ...
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Join neuroscientist Dr. James Cooke as he explores consciousness, science and spirituality with scientists, philosophers, spiritual practitioners and key figures in the psychedelic renaissance.
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Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world
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We interview students & professionals in the psychedelic space to better understand how they navigated the path from being curious about psychedelics to wanting to dedicate their career to psychedelics. Join the community at psychedelicgrad.com.
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Revolution to renaissance, with the help of scientists, researchers, journalists, activists and organisations we can overcome our shared history of political and cultural stigmatisation of psychedelics and accelerate the vital progress that is needed more than ever in a post-covid world. Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is your hub for engaging in deep subjects around serotonergic hallucinogens that alter perceptions, affect cognitive processes and induce mystical and spiritual experiences. ...
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Let's dream better! Join paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield for bold, far-ranging explorations into the nature of agency in the age of automation, wisdom and innovation, responsibility and power, and the care and feeding of the new superpowers conferred to us by magical technologies. Weekly dialogues at the edge of the knowable, learning to navigate Global Weirding and exponential AI with the curiosity and play required of us. Building on twenty years of independent research plus first ...
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Join Jef Szi—renaissance acupuncturist and insatiably curious show host—as he guides us into the labyrinths of human nature. Each season and each episode explores a central theme through conversations with guests from diverse traditions: thinkers like Robert Sapolsky, Deb Dana, and Michael Meade, alongside artists, activists, and explorers such as Luis J. Rodriguez, Orin Carpenter, and Dossie Easton. Together, we uncover personal stories and timeless wisdom—insights that stir, resonate, and ...
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Are you ready for the psychedelic revolution? In the next few years, the FDA is likely to approve these mind-bending drugs for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some states have already decriminalized psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms. But for all the headlines, many questions are swirling around this psychedelic renaissance. How do we make these drugs effective, safe and accessible to the people who need the most help? And how can they be used ethi ...
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PsychedeRx is a scripted narrative podcast with an innovative sound design that explores an enthralling story of an improbable drug class, as old as humankind itself, banished into exile, yet comes back soaring like a Phoenix from the ashes to save mankind's affiliction with mental health disorders. While many will refer to the psychedelic renaissance, this one of a kind audio documentary series of 10 episodes explores the stories with a neutral view to provide the listener with a clear unde ...
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✨Welcome to the Liberated Leader Podcast! 🙏 Together we’ll connect with leaders in the psychedelic space 🍄 & explore the creations they birthed into the world. All in hopes to bring the psychedelic renaissance into the 21st century & spread the message of inner healing...because when we heal ourselves, we heal the world. ❤️🩹So...let’s get liberated! 🔥 🎶Music by www.kiaorion.com
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Welcome to The Psilocybin Chronicles! The Psilocybin Chronicles provides people with unique and meaningful conversations with the goal of educating about psilocybin's therapeutic use, it's societal impacts, and navigating the psychedelic experience. These discussions come straight from the inside of the current psychedelic renaissance, as we have been providing safe, legal access to psilocybin mushroom therapeutic use for years. We are joined by the guests and facilitators of our retreat cen ...
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Maestro Hamilton is a modern polymath and visionary known for his groundbreaking work in the realms of spirituality and plant medicine. With over two decades of experience as a master shaman, coach and entrepreneur, Hamilton has dedicated his life to bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary practices. As the founder of Blue Morpho Academy, he has empowered thousands to embark on transformative spiritual journeys, blending deep Amazonian traditions with innovative approaches to consciousness ...
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We all have questions that keep us up at night. The self-help industry tells us they have answers to those questions. As a public health researcher turned journalist, I’m not so sure. Green juice and journal keeping are great aids, but they don’t offer answers. I’m Katherine Rowland, and on Seeking, I set out to talk to people who have gone to radical lengths to find answers to our deepest and most discomfiting questions. On Season 1 of Seeking, we’re diving deep into the portal of psychedel ...
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The Red Pill Initiation Hour is a podcast centred around exploring the art, science and philosophy of superhuman optimisation & self mastery delivered in true Primal Alchemy fashion. Join us as we delve deep down the mind blowing rabbit hole of the higher universal truths and shatter the veil of the matrix with today's leading researchers and experts in the fields of bio-hacking, holistic nutrition, functional fitness, ancestral wisdom & esoteric spirituality. Whether you're just beginning t ...
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Welcome, fellow explorers of the infinite. If you’re here, it means you’re ready to step beyond the ordinary and into the great unfolding mystery of existence itself. Because psychedelics? They’re not just substances—they’re a doorway to a new way of seeing reality, a lens that reveals the hidden layers of reality we walk through every day. And that’s exactly what we explore here. I’m Ryan Sprague, and This One Time On Psychedelics isn’t just about trippy stories and wild journeys (though tr ...
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“Gray Transforms” is a podcast archive of high-level conversations exploring the farthest reaches of human nature with artists, renowned experts, thought leaders, and transformative specialists in psychology, spirituality, and more. This podcast is informed by the field of Transpersonal Psychology and its profound impact on personal growth and spiritual evolution. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey through the intersection of psychology and spirituality, bringing light to the f ...
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“Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation” is a new and unique podcast focusing on the hallucinogenic plants and fungi whose impact on world culture and religion – and healing potential - is only now beginning to be appreciated as never before. Unlike other podcasts relating to these issues, “Plants of the Gods” is hosted by renowned ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin, a Harvard and Yale-trained scientist who has been studying the healing plants and shamans of the Ama ...
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University of Adversity is a show about the moments that change us — especially the ones we didn’t ask for. I’m Lance Essihos, and I sit down with athletes, bestselling authors, doctors, entrepreneurs, spiritual teachers, and everyday warriors to have real conversations about adversity — the kind that strips away the surface and forces us to face who we really are. We go deep into the mindset shifts, emotional breakthroughs, and practical tools that helped them rebuild. Not just to survive, ...
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In a world of failing traditions and crumbling institutions, the Gospel of Direct Experience is the living Spirit of Truth revealed through our senses, our intuitions, our dreams, and our visions. Where orthodoxy meets heresy, religion meets the paranormal, and the physical meets the psychic… the Spirit calls us to transcend our inherited dogmas and second-hand stories, waking up to the power, the meaning, and the mystery that are alive and vibrant within us and beyond us. Join hosts Jeff Ma ...
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Journey Out of the Bottle – A Renaissance Movement to Wake Up, Wise Up & Rise Up to the Fuckery of Alcohol! Curated with topics that span fierce activism and awareness to elevated nurturing and healing, this podcast is a true fusion of spiritual awakening, ascension, activism, feminism, and humanism—flipping the world of alcohol on its head and exposing the myths, stigmas, and hidden truths behind drinking. Once I gave up alcohol, my awakening took off at warp speed—like snapping out of a fe ...
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Dr. Richard Louis Miller is an American Clinical Psychologist, Founder of Wilbur Hot Springs Health Sanctuary, and broadcaster who hosts the Mind Body Health & Politics talk radio program from Mendocino County, California. Dr. Miller was also Founder and chief clinician of the nationally acclaimed, pioneering, Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program. Dr. Miller’s new book, Psychedelic Medicine, is based on his interviews with the most acclaimed experts on the topic. Mind Body Health & Politics ra ...
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“Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation” is a new and unique podcast focusing on the hallucinogenic plants and fungi whose impact on world culture and religion – and healing potential - is only now beginning to be appreciated as never before. Unlike other podcasts relating to these issues, “Plants of the Gods” is hosted by renowned ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin, a Harvard and Yale-trained scientist who has been studying the healing plants and shamans of the Ama ...
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I like to record conversations with cool people doing interesting things. That's pretty much the best I can do to describe my motivation for publishing this stuff. These episodes are the audio taken from my video interviews (available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNBrVfqzd2zN2yhwk-YT2A/featured?view_as=subscriber ) and other content I decided to play around with:) Enjoy! Social (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter): @johnkvallis
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Stream of Consciousness explores psychedelics as an emerging industry. We talk to entrepreneurs, policy makers, venture capitalists, scientists, and their patients to understand implications of developments in the space. By synthesizing insights from academic research, activist movements, and entrepreneurial ventures, we hope to help you develop a strategic perspective on this burgeoning industry.
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Digital humanity. Who are we? Where are we going? And what are the machines driving us? Daniel Fraga and Owen Cox delve into the fringes and subcultures of the internet, exploring exodus, ontological design, technoshamanism, the digital elite, memetic warfare and more.
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The Theory of Change Podcast showcases topics relevant to counselors and counselor educators. The host of this podcast discusses counseling theory, social/cultural issues, and the working dynamics of the modern practitioner. Guests are leading thinkers and practitioners in counseling and related fields that exemplify excellence in their respective disciplines. Host: Dr. Alfredo Palacios Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Colorado Colorado Springs. E ...
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Utne Reader editor Christian Williams hosts this podcast that explores the nature of consciousness through art, culture, and spirituality. Utne Reader is a digest of the new ideas and fresh perspectives percolating in arts, culture, politics, and spirituality. Utne encourages its readers to “cure ignorance” by offering a well-rounded perspective on current events that moves beyond the headlines and sound bites. A combination of original writing and reprints gleaned from independent media, Ut ...
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Your world is evolving—find out how with Carter Phipps, co-author of the Wall St. Journal bestseller Conscious Leadership. He’s an optimist, a generalist, and an integrative thinker. Now he has an excuse for his insatiable book-buying habit—a show that explores the movements, trends, people, and ideas that are shaping the future. Phipps is also author of Evolutionaries, and cofounder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution. Through in-depth interviews and occasional rants and reflections, th ...
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The Psychedelic Renaissance: 6 Leaders on Integration, Ethics & Access
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1:26:21The Psychedelic Renaissance: 6 Leaders on Integration, Ethics & Access An unprecedented panel discussion featuring six pioneers of psychedelic medicine, moderated by Dr. Richard L. Miller. From underground roots to FDA trials, from ketamine clinics to ibogaine centers, these leaders reveal the challenges and breakthroughs shaping the future of psyc…
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Beyond the Psychedelic Renaissance: Devotion, Birth, and Spirit with Justin Levy
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1:16:18Psychedelics are often framed today as medicines for trauma and therapy—but what if they are something more? In this episode, we sit down with Justin Levy, founder of Spirit House in Portland, Oregon, to explore psychedelics as a path of devotion, surrender, and cultural rebirth. Justin shares his journey from early rave experiences to work with ku…
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At the Edge of Collapse and Connection: Victoria Loorz on Wild Spirituality
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1:06:11Jeff and Michael sit down with Victoria Loorz, author of Church of the Wild, founder of the Center for Wild Spirituality, and co-founder of the Wild Church Network, for a conversation about finding the sacred beyond church walls. They talk about the experience of hearing God beneath an oak tree, encounters with owls and vultures, and why wilderness…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E9. Spice - A New Book by Roger Crowley
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18:22In this episode of Plants of the Gods, ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin takes us on a sweeping journey through the epic history of the spice trade—one of the most transformative chapters in global history. From ancient trade routes and religious rituals to colonial conquests and modern capitalism, spices like cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves have…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E9. Spice - A New Book by Roger Crowley
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18:22In this episode of Plants of the Gods, ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin takes us on a sweeping journey through the epic history of the spice trade—one of the most transformative chapters in global history. From ancient trade routes and religious rituals to colonial conquests and modern capitalism, spices like cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves have…
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New research on LSD for generalized anxiety and what’s helpful about a psilocybin experience
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50:24Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast we discuss a paper recently published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) entitled, “Single Treatment With MM120 (Lysergide) in Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.” This is a report on the results from Mind Medicine’s phase 2b cli…
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The Architect Who Proved Community Cures Loneliness
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42:15They Feed 30 People for $90 (How Cohousing Actually Works) Architect Charles Durrett reveals the economics and social dynamics of cohousing communities, plus Iceland's revolutionary approach to neurodiverse living where autism isn't a limitation but simply a different way of being. Guest: Charles Durrett - Principal architect at The Cohousing Compa…
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Giles Fraser delves into the moral and theological tensions surrounding immigration, asking whether Christian faith leads to exclusion or radical inclusion. British politician and prominent catholic Ann Widdecombe opens with a candid reflection on the limits of national capacity and the need for fair rules, citing scripture to support her belief in…
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Holistic Technology for Growing a World in Love with Larry Muhlstein
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2:14:55Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts This week we hear from Larry Muhlstein, who worked on Responsible AI at Google and DeepMind before leaving to found the Holistic Technology Project. In Larry’s words: “Care is crafted from understanding, respect, and will. Once care is deep enough and in a generative reciprocal relationshi…
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Sterling Cooley - Xenon as Medicine: Exploring the Psychedelic Noble Gas
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56:46In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes researcher and entrepreneur Sterling Cooley to explore xenon—the noble gas with surprising psychedelic-like effects. Sterling shares how his own health crisis led him from nitrous oxide to xenon, and why he believes gaseous anesthetics open a unique window into consciousness. Find …
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Discipline Is Devotion: Escaping Burnout & Finding Purpose | Matt Gottesman
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1:02:39Matt Gottesman is a visionary writer, strategist, and creator who has built an audience of 10,000+ readers while guiding entrepreneurs and leaders toward alignment with their true calling. His work has been recognized for its clarity and unique ability to reframe success beyond hustle culture. But behind his wisdom lies a deeper truth: many of us a…
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Lana Pribic - Getting to the Root: Iboga, Kanna, and Africa’s Primordial Medicines
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54:02In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Lana Pribic, ICF Professional Coach, co-founder of Kanna Wellness, and host of the Modern Psychedelics Podcast. Lana shares her deep reverence for African medicines—iboga and kanna—and why she resists quick-fix narratives in psychedelic culture. Find full show notes and links here:…
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Wild Medicine: A Plant Walk with Herbalist Brigget Mars
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27:27Episode Overview Join us for a unique episode as we step outside the studio for an intimate herb walk with renowned herbalist and author Bridget Mars. This unscripted outdoor conversation explores the healing wisdom growing right under our feet, challenging our relationship with both plant medicine and pharmaceutical dependence. This raw, education…
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The 9-Year-Old Who Fired His Therapist | Michael Ostrolenk on Environmental Design vs. Willpower
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50:55At age 9, Michael Ostrolenk looked at his overweight, chain-smoking psychiatrist and asked his mother: "He can't help himself. How's he gonna help me?" Then he walked out and never looked back. Now 54, Michael completes 50-mile rucks with weighted vests and trains Navy SEALs through SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind Academy. After 43 years in martial art…
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Taryn Southern on Surfing the Exponential Tech Tsunami
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1:13:02Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Today’s guest Taryn Southern is someone I consider a master surfer of technological change: a fellow elder millennial, artist, creative technologist, strategist, and dancer in the liminal zones of high chop. She’s better than I am at finding the pocket, has made a name for herself for ridi…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E8. Psychonauts: A New Book by Mike Jay
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19:07The Plants of the Gods podcast has pioneered the concept of mind-altering substances not being merely hallucinogens but also "ideogens," substances that generate new ideas and creative concepts. Nowhere was this more evident than among artists and the scientists in 19th-century Europe, from Sigmund Freud to Samuel Taylor Coleridge to William James.…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E8. Psychonauts: A New Book by Mike Jay
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19:07The Plants of the Gods podcast has pioneered the concept of mind-altering substances not being merely hallucinogens but also "ideogens," substances that generate new ideas and creative concepts. Nowhere was this more evident than among artists and the scientists in 19th-century Europe, from Sigmund Freud to Samuel Taylor Coleridge to William James.…
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Jonny Miller - Nervous System Mastery: Preparing the Body for Psychedelic Work
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55:48In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Jonny Miller, founder of Nervous System Mastery and host of the Curious Humans podcast. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-320/?ref=278 Jonny shares how the loss of his fiancée led him into grief work, psychedelics, and the study of stre…
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Grasping on to Safety is what’s Really Crazy with Monica Pina
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21:33Episode Overview In this raw, unscripted conversation, Monica Pina reconnects with her dear friend Melissa LeAira to explore their shared journey of spiritual awakening and breaking free from prescribed life paths. This isn't your typical polished interview - it's an authentic exploration of how two souls who met just a year ago have catalyzed prof…
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#51: Chris Skidmore - The Astrology of Self-Love and Society
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1:12:22Episode Summary In episode #51, wisdom keeper and astrologer Chris Skidmore, joins the podcast for a profound conversation exploring the intersection of myth, astrology, and social cohesion. Chris and podcast host, Jef Szi, delve into the the 12 House System of Astrology as a "mythic language" and ancient teaching device that can provide guidance f…
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What does “processing emotions” even mean?
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1:01:39Send us a text If you’ve ever listened to a therapist talk–whether in a therapy session, social media, or a podcast–you’ve likely heard them mention processing your emotions. But what does it actually mean to process your emotions? I’m being told I need to feel my feelings or process my trauma, but I don’t know how to do that. In today’s episode of…
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Brian Tierney, Ph.D. - Visionary Somatics: Psychedelics, Trauma & the Dreaming Body
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53:18In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Dr. Brian Tierney, a licensed somatic psychologist and professor of neuroscience. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-319/?ref=278 Dr. Tierney unpacks the emerging paradigm of network neuroscience and how our brain’s default mode, salienc…
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I’m going through a really hard time. What can I do? (rebroadcast)
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56:13Send us a text Sometimes it seems like life is crumbling around you. Maybe something terrible has happened or the accumulation of stressors is just too much to bear. What do you do when life keeps giving you lemons and you’re just sick of making lemonade? In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, we discuss tools and strategi…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E7. The Ethnobotany of Brugmansia, the Tree of the Evil Eagle.
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31:15Ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin discusses Brugmansia, some of the most beautiful hallucinogenic plants in the botanical world. Their bright flowers hang like sacred trumpets and have long been used by traditional healers of the Andes-Amazon region as an important component of their medicine chest. Closely related to the ‘hexing herbs’ of European wi…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E7. The Ethnobotany of Brugmansia, the Tree of the Evil Eagle.
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31:15Ethnobotanist Dr. Mark Plotkin discusses Brugmansia, some of the most beautiful hallucinogenic plants in the botanical world. Their bright flowers hang like sacred trumpets and have long been used by traditional healers of the Andes-Amazon region as an important component of their medicine chest. Closely related to the ‘hexing herbs’ of European wi…
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The Lie Men Have Been Told (And How To Finally Break Free)
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1:02:39Rudi Riekstins has been named one of the Top 5 Coaches in the world by Thrive Global and a Top 20 Thought Leader by Business Insider. He’s a leadership visionary, business mentor, and transformational speaker trusted by entrepreneurs, creatives, and even billionaires. But behind the accolades lies a truth we rarely talk about. Men have been fed a l…
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James Fadiman, Ph.D. & Jordan Gruber, J.D. - The Power of Less: Microdosing for Mood, Energy, and Clarity
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1:11:06In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin is joined by James Fadiman, PhD, and Jordan Gruber, JD, co-authors of the new book Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-318/?ref=278 Widely recognized as the father of modern microdosing, Jim …
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I’d Rather Get a Full NO, than a Half Assed YES
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44:23Episode Overview In this raw, unscripted conversation, Melissa LeAira reconnects with Jaya Marr, a Subconscious Belief Coach and NLP Practitioner who played a pivotal role in Melissa's personal transformation years ago. This isn't your typical polished interview - it's an authentic exploration of how one coaching session can plant seeds that blosso…
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In this episode, Michael finally shares the wild story he’s been holding back for decades: the day in 2006 when he slipped from a meditation session in his Queens apartment back through time—waking up in his 15-year-old body in 1990. Was it something like a dream, an out-of-body journey, or actual time travel? Jeff and Michael follow the thread fro…
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Chaim Gingold on Building Sim City & Simulation as Discourse
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1:26:31Membership | Donations | Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts We live in simulated worlds of our own making, detecting patterns in the chaos and complexity of raw experience and boiling them down into operable categories and generalizations. Sometimes we do this well, and sometimes… This week’s guest, computer scientist and game designer Chaim Gingol…
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Traditional therapy failed this grieving mother
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43:25Dr. Heather Lee: When Traditional Therapy Fails, Sacred Medicine Succeeds Mind Body Health Politics Episode - Dr. Richard Lewis Miller Episode Description A mother lost her 2-year-old to cancer and spent two years bedbound with grief. Traditional therapy, medication, and family support all failed her. Then she discovered Dr. Heather Lee's psilocybi…
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Ecospirituality and the philosophy of the climate crisis with Rupert Read | Living Mirrors #151
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56:38Rupert Read is an environmental philosopher, public intellectual, and activist. He was formerly an associate professor of philosophy at the University of East Anglia in the UK, was a leading figure within Extinction Rebellion, and now leads the Climate Majority Project. His books include "Why Climate Breakdown Matters," "Deep Adaptation: Navigating…
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Mariah Gannessa - Reclaiming Reverence: Hapé, Healing, and the Ethics of Plant Medicine
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55:17In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Mariah Gannessa, founder of Four Visions, a plant medicine platform rooted in sacred reciprocity and indigenous partnership. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-317/?ref=278 Mariah shares her decade-long apprenticeship with the Inga peopl…
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Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Renaissance with James Fadiman
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1:26:16Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Renaissance with James Fadiman | Gray Transforms episode #52 #transpersonalpsychology #psychology #Psychedelics #Microdosing #consciousness #SofiaUniversity #JamesFadiman #HigherConsciousness #MentalHealth #selfhelp #spiritualityPurchase the book Microdosing here:https://amzn.to/45Io0ieIn this enlightening c…
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Broken Healthcare: Solutions from Dr Ira Byock
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1:04:27The Forgiveness Trap: Why "Forgive and Forget" Perpetuates the Very Harm It Claims to Heal Description: Most people think forgiveness means welcoming harmful people back into your life. Veronica Monet reveals why this approach actually perpetuates cycles of abuse—and what real healing looks like. Guest Bio: Veronica Monet is a former high-end escor…
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Becoming wise in the age of AI with Jeff Burningham
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1:10:49Send us a text Rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has me both excited and terrified. On one hand, AI could contribute to exponential advancements in science, technology, engineering, and socioeconomics leading to human flourishing unlike anything we’ve ever seen. On the other, AI could derange human psychology, widen power g…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E6. The Ethnobotany of the Spice Trade: How it Built the Modern World
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28:12The spice trade was one of the most influential economic and cultural forces that shaped the modern world. It profoundly impacted cultural exchange, cartographic knowledge and technology, cuisine, spycraft, and medicine. The spice trade strengthened mercantile capitalism and spread both Islam and Christianity while destroying indigenous cultures an…
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Plants of the Gods: S7E6. The Ethnobotany of the Spice Trade: How it Built the Modern World
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28:12The spice trade was one of the most influential economic and cultural forces that shaped the modern world. It profoundly impacted cultural exchange, cartographic knowledge and technology, cuisine, spycraft, and medicine. The spice trade strengthened mercantile capitalism and spread both Islam and Christianity while destroying indigenous cultures an…
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Mike Jay - Free Radicals: How Nitrous Oxide Galvanized Psychedelic Science
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1:02:31In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes cultural historian and acclaimed author Mike Jay. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-316/?ref=278 Together they explore the untold history of nitrous oxide, psychedelic experimentation in the Romantic era, and the deeper cultural and p…
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The Psychedelic Renaissance: A New Era of Healing
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51:42🔥 Episode Summary: Paul F. Austin, founder of The Third Wave, joins us for a deep dive into one of the most important conversations shaping mental health today: the psychedelic renaissance. Psychedelics are moving from taboo to mainstream. Microdosing LSD, psilocybin, and other plant medicines are now being studied for their ability to heal trauma,…
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The Psychedelic Renaissance with Nicholas Collura
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1:08:17In this episode, we speak with Nicholas Collura—a board-certified chaplain, spiritual director, and Enneagram teacher—about the unfolding intersection between psychedelics and contemporary spirituality. We explore what the so-called "psychedelic renaissance" means for spiritual direction, Christian practice, and the broader search for meaning in a …
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Why Drug Prohibition Has Never Worked (Lessons from 200 Years of Failure)
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54:48Dr. Lauren Rosewarne on Perversion, Porn, and What We Won't Talk About Description:Pop culture isn't just entertainment—it's become our default sex educator. Dr. Lauren Rosewarne breaks down how algorithms profit from our sexual confusion and why "perversion" is actually universal human experience. Guest Bio: Dr. Lauren Rosewarne is a media scholar…
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The hedonic treadmill: Why happiness can feel so elusive
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43:21Send us a text Why does happiness feel so elusive for so many of us? Maybe you’ve had the experience where you long for a change, believing that once this change occurs then you’ll finally be happy. Then that change happens, but it didn’t deliver lasting happiness. You buy the new thing, take the vacation, achieve the goal, get the promotion and yo…
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