In this deeply honest and expansive episode, Luke sits down with certified psychedelic practitioner and men’s coach Austin West to unpack the hidden roots of addiction, shame, purpose, and transformation.

Austin shares his journey from a high-achieving but numbed-out lifestyle, trading one addiction for another, to a path of purpose, inner alignment, and radical self-acceptance. They talk about the difference between external success and internal fulfillment, how limiting beliefs are programmed from childhood, and why most men are operating from a distorted sense of self.

The conversation also dives into the misunderstood world of psychedelics, how microdosing works, and why it can be a gateway back to the “remembered self.”

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in the same loop, striving for more while feeling less, this episode offers tools, reflection, and real talk about what it means to reconnect with your purpose and live with intention.

Key Takeaways:

• What addiction really is, and why it's more than just substances
• The power of admitting “I’m not okay”
• How shame runs many men's lives
• Limiting beliefs and where they come from
• What the “shattered mirror” metaphor means
• Why microdosing helps reconnect us to our truth
• Using psychedelics to dissolve old patterns
• How purpose can’t be found, it’s remembered
• Creating a life aligned with service, devotion, and freedom
• How Austin helps men build lives they’re proud of

Guest Bio:

Austin West is a certified psychedelic medicine practitioner and entrepreneur who guides men into the purpose-driven life they desire.

Through one-on-one guidance, group microdosing cohorts, transformative retreats, and his company Entheos Holistics, he empowers his clients to dissolve limiting belief systems, break free from conditioned patterns, and reconnect with their Truth frequency—unlocking their innate power through deep self-awareness. His approach integrates psychedelic-assisted self-inquiry, esoteric teachings, and community-based healing to bring about the freedom men seek.

As founder of Entheos Holistics, Austin is also revolutionizing mental health care through the thoughtful fusion of ancient plant medicine and modern science. The nutraceutical brand leverages the healing potential of psychedelics to achieve genuine transformation.

ABOUT CURIOUS AF PODCAST

Curious AF is the evolution of what started as The Hard Stuff Podcast. Initially focused on guests who’d done hard things—ultra marathons, building businesses, overcoming personal challenges—it’s now becoming a broader platform to explore anything and everything I’m genuinely curious about.
The new direction is more personal and wide-ranging. I want it to feel like a space where I can follow my curiosity and have real conversations with people who inspire, challenge, or fascinate me.
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Podcast Host - Luke Biermann
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