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Episodes

Nov. 8, 2022

Frontiers of Psychedelic Therapy w/ Steve Thayer

The horizons of psychedelic supported psychotherapy are constantly being expanded and reimagined, and this weeks’ guest is at the forefront of the research and clinical trial effort. Meet Dr. Steve Thayer , co-host of the Ps…
Guest: Steve Thayer
Sept. 27, 2022

Mushrooms & the Pursuit of Infinity w/ Josh Leonard

In 1962, Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert bridged the spiritual and psychedelic discourse, introducing the concept of reliable entheogens to the contemporary psychedelic research effort. Today’s guest, a former staunch athei…
Guest: Josh Leonard
Sept. 20, 2022

Consciousness in a Nutshell w/ Jay & Lindy Nelson

For many, intuition labels psychedelic experiences as threatening, knowing that character defects and shameful behaviors are bound to confront them under the influence. But what happens if we lean into that fear? What do the…
Sept. 12, 2022

The Mystic in the Float Tank - Spontaneous Awakening & Integration w/ Beni Summers

So you’ve had a psychedelic or psychedelic adjacent experience. What comes next? This week we sit down with Beni Summers, Rabbinic Intern at Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Supports , to discuss psychedelic integration, float tank…
Guest: Beni Summers
Sept. 5, 2022

Coming Together - Healing Through Sex & Intimacy w/ Celeste Hirschman

Does sexuality hold the key to healing our deepest wounds? Join us as we dive into the roots of our sexual identity to understand how our core desires originate from early traumas, and explore ways to heal through sex and re…
Aug. 22, 2022

A Psychic Moment - Metaphysical Healing Through Light and Chaos w/ Joseph Grayshock

This week, we share the tale of a divine encounter with a psychic who weaves his wisdom in unique ways - and discuss how light and chaos work together in the process of healing and awakening. Joseph Grayshock is a metaphysic…
Aug. 15, 2022

The Sacred Prostitute: Sex Work for Healing and Transformation w/ David Wichman

Can sex facilitate transformation and healing? And what role do sex workers play in this dynamic? Join us as we discuss sexuality as a vehicle for personal growth and the role of the sacred intimate in creating safety and ac…
Guest: David Wichman
Aug. 8, 2022

Cannabis & Creativity: A Comedian’s Perspective w/ Gabby Jordan Brown

A 2021 Gallup poll revealed that 49% of US adults have used marijuana at least once, but what percentage of those individuals use cannabis to facilitate self-discovery, integrate difficult emotions, or enhance creative pursu…
Aug. 1, 2022

Search for the Spirit Molecule - DMT & Prophecy in the Hebrew Bible w/ Rick Strassman

Can the release of endogenous DMT be the key to understanding the biblical prophetic experience? And how does one square modern psychedelic experiences of transcendence and mystical reality with religious conceptions of prop…
July 25, 2022

Search for the Spirit Molecule - A Clinical Study of DMT Experiences w/ Rick Strassman

Can DMT produce inherently spiritual experiences? This week we profile the work of Dr. Rick Strassman, whose seminal study on the effects of DMT set the stage for contemporary clinical psychedelic research. Rick Strassman is…
July 18, 2022

Living in a DMT Simulation: The Intersection of Psychedelics and Science w/ Danny Goler

Could we be living in a simulated universe? Suspend your disbelief for 68 minutes as we consider the implications of what can be observed under the influence of DMT with the aid of a 650nm refractive laser, and explore a met…
Guest: Danny Goler
July 11, 2022

Connectors: Psychedelics as a Gateway to Mystical Experience w/ Scott Vineberg

In Tantra Yoga, the left-hand path provides a means to access deep spiritual wisdom by engaging in the use of substances and practices often considered taboo. Specifically, psychedelics like LSD, mushrooms, ayahuasca, DMT, a…