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Psychedelic Cannabis with Daniel McQueen
In this informative episode, professional psychedelic therapist and educator Daniel McQueen shares how to transform cannabis into a reliable and safe psychedelic medicine. He describes the hidden healing potential of cannabis blends to create experiences akin to psilocybin, MDMA, and even ayahuasca.
The Power & Mystery of the Mind with Mitch Horowitz
Could it be that we actually have the ability to create the kinds experiences we desire in our lives? Author Mitch Horowitz suggests it is possible….but it’s complicated. In this thought provoking episode, we explore the possibilities that exist if we can get out of our own way.
Psilocybin & Human Evolution with Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhD
My guest Jahan Khamsehzadeh is a fount of information on all things psilocybin. In this final episode of season 5, we discuss his book The Psilocybin Connection, the theory that psilocybin may have played a role in human evolution, and the promise of psilocybin assisted therapy.
Transcending Conditioned Consciousness with Gina Caputo
We humans sure are creatures of habit. And not surprisingly many of our habits don’t serve us. My guest Gina Caputo brings the practice and principles of yoga down to earth to help us get out of our own way. And she delivers it in a way that’s not not only practical and relatable, but really fun.
Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence with Author Kim Chestney
Developing your intuition can streamline your life and make it feel more magical. In this episode, I speak with Kim Chestney about her latest book The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence, which looks at intuition through the lens of quantum physics. We take some deep dives into fun and intriguing territory in this conversation.
Life Is But A Dream: The Science of Coincidence with Bernard Beitman, MD
In this episode, author and psychiatrist Dr. Bernie Beitman (aka Dr Coincidence) discusses his research on coincidences - those unusual, attention-getting, seemingly meaningful experiences we all occasionally have - why they happen, what they might mean, and ways to increase the likelihood of having more of them.
Iboga: The Visionary Root
My guest Levi Barker can speak to Iboga’s effectiveness. After ingesting a dose of the African psychedelic about 10 years ago, Levi said he no longer craved opiates. He went on to become an Iboga provider at a Costa Rican clinic where people from all over the world come to take part in traditional psycho-spiritual ceremonies that, for many, resolve the challenges that haunt their interior worlds.
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Emma Bragdon PhD & Benjamin Asher MD
The field of mental health is on the brink of evolving in a promising direction with the introduction of psychedelics as a viable treatment option for a wide range of psychological challenges. In this episode my guests Emma Bragdon and Benjamin Asher discuss their work providing Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and an overview of the outcomes they’ve witnessed.
Healing Dreams with Edward Tick, PhD
In this episode we take a deep dive into the healing power of our dreams. My guest Edward Tick conducts original and groundbreaking healing work in the Ancient Greek tradition. In our conversation and in his latest book Soul Medicine: Healing Through Dreams, Oracles, Visions and Pilgrimage Edward breathes new life into these Ancient Greek healing practices.
Fantasy Worlds with Author Daryl Gregory
Sci fi and fantasy author Daryl Gregory describes his books as “psychological realism in the face of surrealism.” He tackles topics that I find fascinating like the nature of consciousness, free will, paranormal abilities, and the power of belief, specifically of the religious variety. And then when I learned that he doesn’t really believe in the things that he writes about, I was intrigued and eager to have a conversation with him. Happy to report that he was up for it!
Otherworldly Experiences - Part One
Join me and the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby for part one of our pod swap. This initial conversation focuses primarily on my shamanic experiences and how I use trance to engage in healing dreams on behalf of others. Part two, which will be released later this season, will focus on CeeJay and his otherworldly experiences, but you’ll get a taste of his experiences in today’s episode. Mighty intense!
Otherworldly Experiences - Part Two
In this episode I chat with the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby about his spiritual journey, personal philosophies and powerful meditation practice. He also gives us an intimate glimpse into his inner world and a rather disturbing spiritual experience he had.
Reimagining Death with Author William J. Peters
William J. Peters is a licensed psychotherapist who is passionate about eliminating the stigma around end of life experiences. He’s recognized by many as the world’s leading authority in the field of shared death studies. In this episode he shares what his research team discovered about this surprisingly common phenomenon.
Swimming in the Deep End with Nina
Fascinating conversation with Wake Up to Dying Project founder, Nina Thompson. An honest, practical, and sometimes surreal discussion about how exploring death can actually help us live life more fully.
Sacred Geometry & the Evolution of Consciousness with Gail & Gregory Hoag
Can working with Sacred Geometry help you unlock the secrets to your spiritual evolution? Gail and Gregory Hoag have been studying and working with Sacred Geometry for decades and in this episode highlight what they’ve learned and the tools they’ve created to help your personal evolutionary journey. We also discuss their new book Sacred Geometry: The Universal Language of Divine Alignment.
DMT and the Nature of Spiritual Experience with Rick Strassman, MD
Can the prophets of the Old Testament serve as models for the DMT experience? This is what Dr Rick Strassman examines in this episode and in his book DMT and The Soul of Prophecy. This episode is also an exploration into what happens when a heathen podcast host has a conversation with a well-respected scholar and psychedelic researcher.