Join me in a profound discussion with renowned Buddhist teacher, David Nichtern. We explore the fundamentals of self-development through practice and self-evolution, emphasizing the significance of basic goodness and warrior attributes. The conversation delves into integrating mindfulness, meditation, and ancient Buddhist wisdom with modern challenges. David discusses responsibility, accountability, and the balance between cultural traditions and contemporary practices in spiritual teachings. We also touch upon the implications of psychedelics and the importance of understanding karma, spiritu ..read more

Connect to this captivating conversation with musician and meditation teacher Michael Kammers as we discuss the importance of self-acceptance, mindfulness, and creativity. Discover how you can cultivate kindness, navigate the nuances of attention, and use music as a shared language to embrace life's challenges. Key Discussion Points: Embracing Your True Self: Explore how mindfulness helps you accept who you are, recognizing and nurturing benevolent energy within. Mindfulness as a Foundation: Learn why mindfulness is fundamental for cultivating attention and how it unlocks other practices li ..read more

Drop into a deep exploration of the profound impacts of breathwork on personal development and authentic living. Host Jonathan Schecter and Steven Jaggers, the founder of Somatic Breathwork, engage in a deep dive discussion of integrating breathwork for our physical and mental health.  Steven explains the concept of "somatics," emphasizing the connection between body awareness and emotional health. They discuss the physiological and psychological benefits of somatics and breathwork, such as improved nervous system regulation, trauma release, and enhanced presence and mindfulness. The epis ..read more

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Dive into the transformative effects of music with renowned musician East Forest. Since 2008, East Forest has been crafting music that facilitates introspective journeys, combining genres like ambient, neoclassical, and indie pop, often inspired by guided mushroom ceremonies. The discussion covers East Forest's use of music as a tool for emotional and spiritual exploration, especially in combination with psychedelics like mushrooms and ketamine, as well as in breathwork sessions. East Forest also shares insights on several of my favorite songs, maintaining creativity, the integration of tra ..read more

Celebrating the release of my first course with Tricycle Day, my chat with the creator of Tricycle Day, Henry Winslow. We delve into the integration of transcendental psychedelic experiences within spiritual and philosophical frameworks to deepen understanding of death and enhance life's fulfillment. We explore the use of breathwork for accessing mystical states and integrating psychedelic insights, as part of the new course "High on Your Own Supply." The discussion covers the practicalities and philosophies of using psychedelics and breathwork for personal growth, touching on themes of death ..read more

Drop in to this conversation with the host of the Trip on This Podcast, Kat Walsh. Kat Walsh is a podcast host, entrepreneur, seeker, friend,  ‘trip’ companion, and boost of encouragement for those on their awakening path. Kat is the Creator & Host of the psychedelic podcast TRIP ON THIS, and her second show LIFE WITH KAT WALSH, a solo personal journal style podcast around the awakening journey. Kat shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting the importance of intuition and the profound impact of psychedelics on personal growth. She discusses the challenging yet transfo ..read more

This week's podcast episode covers some fascinating territory in the emerging realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy with Daniel McQueen, MA. Daniel is a Psychedelic Specialist, Psychedelic Therapy Educator, Activis and the co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, one of the first legal psychedelic plant medicine centers in the United States.  Daniel joins me to discuss working with cannabis as a psychedelic in a therapeutic setting, a major topic in his book Psychedelic Cannabis. Daniel specializes in using Cannabis-Assisted Psychedelic Therapy and we l ..read more

Drop in with me and my guest, Somatic Experiencing coach, Psychedelic Integration Specialist, and Religious Trauma Recovery Guide Erin Doumert as we delve into the intricacies of somatic experiencing and its integration with psychedelics and plant medicines. The episode covers the importance of being open to all experiences of nervous system activation and opens with a guided somatic meditation so that you can drop in with us. Our conversation highlights the benefits of somatic awareness in psychedelic-assisted therapy and the role of embodied experiences in co-creating your reality. This i ..read more

Otto Maier is a Psychedelic Integration Guide, IFS therapist, Jungian Coach, and Ritual facilitator for retreat centers around the world. The main focus of his work is in helping people in the western word embody transcendent experiences through the vehicle of decolonizing the psyche, and learning how to listen to the ancient language of our Souls. Join us for a profound conversation that delves into the transformative realms of Meditation, Myth, and Embodied Archetypes. This episode explores the intricate interplay between psychedelics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Jungian psycholo ..read more