The Psychedelic Podcast

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Phoenix White - Ceremonial Magic: The Art of Curating Psychedelic Experiences Jan 15, 2024

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin sits down with Phoenix White, founder of The Sacred Celestial.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-230-phoenix-white/

Recorded in-person at the 2023 Wonderland Conference in Miami, their conversation explores the art of curating transformational psychedelic ceremonies.

From postpartum mental health to creating safe, transformative, and memorable psychedelic containers, Phoenix delves into her journey, including two brain surgeries and her book, "Redefining Strong."

Join Phoenix as she unravels her own psychedelic insights on love, parenting, community, and self-actualization.

Phoenix White:

Phoenix White is revolutionizing the boundaries of mental health as a pioneering force in the realm of transformative healing, driven by an unapologetic dedication to fostering profound personal growth & self-exploration. She has mastered the art of merging spirituality, science, & radically curating immersive multi-sensory healing experiences. Her 'Sacred Celestial Ceremony' was nominated for the Retreat of the Year Award at the 2023 Wonderland Conference.

As a visionary and woman of color, Phoenix has triumphed over immense adversity, surviving two brain surgeries and overcoming the challenges of abuse, trauma and homelessness while raising a child as a single mother. Phoenix embodies the true spirit of what it means to rise from the ashes. Her journey has transformed her into a potent healer and a compelling voice in communities worldwide.

Phoenix is the founder of The Sacred Celestial, which has catapulted her into becoming a global leader in the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy through groundbreaking work in ceremonial psychedelics. She is also the best-selling author of Redefining Strong: A Journey to Finding Yourself, True Healing, and Spiritual Recalibration—a riveting story of self-discovery, sacrifice, and healing.

Highlights:

The overlooked importance of postpartum mental health.
Psychedelics and breastfeeding.
Phoenix's private and group ceremonies with psilocybin.
Curating impactful ceremonial psychedelic experiences.
Phoenix's two brain surgeries and her book, "Redefining Strong."
Psychedelic lessons on self-confidence, love, and parenting.
On creating community around psychedelics.
How to learn more about Phoenix's retreats and ceremonies.

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Joe Moore - Navigating Psychedelic Business Realities: Insights & Lessons Jan 08, 2024

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In this illuminating episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Joe Moore, the CEO of Psychedelics Today.

For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-229-joe-moore/

Recorded in-person at the 2023 reMind conference in Las Vegas, this conversation delves into the profound lessons and insights gained from navigating the unique challenges of the psychedelic space. Paul and Joe unpack the often-overlooked necessity of incorporating best business practices into psychedelic companies and explore the critical components of effective psychedelic training or coaching programs. Join Paul and Joe as they break down their respective programs—the Psychedelic Coaching Institute's Coaching Certification Program and Vital Psychedelic Training—and compare the content and approach of each.

Together, Paul and Joe share their hard-earned lessons from running psychedelic businesses, discuss the pros and cons of relying on investments in the psychedelic space, and ponder the potential future of the psychedelic landscape amidst legal shifts and evolving healthcare models. This conversation provides an insightful and balanced exploration into the heart of the psychedelic renaissance.

Joe Moore:

Joe Moore co-founded Psychedelics Today in 2016 with his business partner Kyle Buller. As CEO, Joe has created one of the world's best known psychedelic podcasts, blogs and training platforms. Joe combines more than twenty years of avid research and training in psychedelics with twenty years of experience in software and multinational project management. Joe has led countless transpersonal breathwork workshops and is a much sought-after international speaker on the intersecting subjects of psychedelic medicine and healing, breathwork, drug policy, medical innovation, international justice and environmentalism.

Highlights:

Joe and Paul's journeys starting businesses early on in the latest psychedelic renaissance.

The pros and cons of relying on investments in the psychedelic space.

Paul unpacks The Psychedelic Coaching Institute's Coaching Certification Program.

Joe shares the origin and evolution of Vital Psychedelic Training.

How Vital approaches Scholarships.

Joe and Paul's hard-earned lessons from running psychedelic businesses.

Considering decrim, access, legalization, and healthcare models for psychedelics.

How to learn more about the programs by Third Wave and Psychedelics Today.

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Ryan Duey - Psychedelics & Cold Plunging: Generating Resilience Through Hormetic Stress Jan 03, 2024

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Ryan Duey, Co-Founder of Plunge, to discuss the nexus of cold exposure & psychedelics.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-228-ryan-duey/

Ryan shares his extraordinary journey—from a life-altering motorcycle accident in Thailand to transformative encounters with Ayahuasca in the Amazon. He also discusses the benefits of cold plunging and its role in supporting mental and physical well-being.

Ryan highlights the parallels between cold plunging and psychedelics, emphasizing the importance of surrender and breathwork in both practices. He then describes how to get the most out of cold plunging and sauna.

The conversation covers Ryan's life-altering experiences, his surprising growth and success, and his mission to "make resilience mainstream."

Ryan Duey:

Ryan Duey was born and raised in Northern California. He attended Cal Poly University where he spent a semester abroad in Barcelona. The experience was so impactful that after graduation, Ryan returned to Spain and spent the next two years living and working in Madrid. After Madrid, Ryan returned to the states and began working in the front office of the San Jose Earthquakes. Soon after, Ryan had what he calls his "greatest gift": a head-on motorcycle accident in Thailand. This near death experience catapulted Ryan into a journey of self-inquiry, leading him to the jungles of the Amazon, the inside of a float tank, and a commitment to entrepreneurship in the Health and Wellness industry.

While building Capitol Floats, Sacramento's Premier Float Center, Ryan traveled to Reboot Float Spa in the Bay Area with the hopes of meeting the owner, Mike Garrett. The two quickly became friends and business confidants, going on to co-found Plunge.

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Highlights:

Ryan's transformative experiences with Ayahuasca.

Drawing similarities between float tanks and ayahuasca ceremonies.

Ryan's journey opening float tank centers.

The core benefits of cold plunging.

Helpful tips for approaching both cold plunging and psychedelics.

Cold plunging for psychedelic preparation and integration.

Reflecting on the growth of Plunge.

Incorporating sauna into a cold plunging routine.

Plunge's exciting products and developments for the future.

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Dr. Halland, M.D. - The Longevity Mindset: A Mind-Body Roadmap to Healthy Aging Dec 25, 2023

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Halland Chen, a Double Board Certified physician at the forefront of integrative medicine. Recorded live at the 2023 Wonderland Conference in Miami, this insightful conversation is a dive into the realm of longevity and optimal living.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-227-dr-halland-md/

Dr. Halland shares his transition from traditional to functional medicine, emphasizing the power of psychedelics in promoting mental health for longevity and a growth mindset. Explore the world of NAD+ supplementation and its role in the quest for a longer, healthier life. Delve into the use of psychedelics in pain management and uncover Dr. Halland's personalized medicine program, designed to optimize wellness and longevity through regenerative medicine and biohacking.

Paul and Dr. Halland touch on the potential of artificial intelligence in shaping personalized medicine and consider the fascinating realms of peptides and biohacking. Learn about Dr. Halland's protocols for heavy metal detoxing and his thoughts on the nuanced difference between extending health span and mere lifespan.

This conversation unravels the importance of mindset and intuition in pursuing healthy aging, exploring a holistic approach to peak performance, life extension, and overall well-being.

Dr. Halland, M.D.:

Dr. Halland Chen, MD is a Double Board Certified physician specializing in ways to help people heal faster and feel better. Dr. Halland has been featured on HBO, Forbes, and Elle and is an expert in longevity, NAD, stem cells, anti-aging and non-surgical options for pain relief and repairing injuries.

He is focused on peak performance, life extension and optimizing wellness by reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system and cellular detoxification by using Regenerative Medicine, Biohacking, and natural supplements. He applies his unique techniques and specialized testing for patients to address sports injuries, pain management conditions, longevity optimization and for high performance clients.

Dr. Halland attended the University of Miami's Honors Program in Medicine and graduated with Honors in Research Distinction. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and further specialized in Interventional Pain Management at Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Fellowship program in New York City. He is Double Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine.

When he's not tending to patients or taking part in research studies, Dr. Halland can be found at health-focused speaking events or traveling across the globe doing research projects and collaborating with colleagues on modern medicine practices.

Highlights:

Dr. Halland's journey from traditional to functional medicine.

The relationship between NAD+ supplementation, mitochondrial health, & longevity.

Psychedelics' potential to help foster a growth mindset that promotes longevity.

How psychedelics challenge conventional approaches to pain management.

Dr. Halland's personalized medicine program for health optimization and longevity.

Considering AI's role in personalized medicine.

Peptides and biohacking.

Heavy metal detox protocols.

Healthspan vs. lifespan.

The importance of mindset and intuition when it comes to healthy aging and living.

Links:

Dr. Halland's website: https://www.drhalland.com/ Dr. Halland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhalland/?hl=en Dr. Halland on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halland Dr. Halland on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drhalland (podcast) 207. Christian Angermayer - Democratizing Psychedelics: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Medicalization: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-207-christian-angermayer/ (podcast) 195. Precision-Performance Medicine: Longevity, Holistic Health, & Optimization: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-195-daniel-stickler-md/

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Hamilton Morris - Beyond the Mainstream: Insights from Psychedelic Chemistry, Culture, & Consciousness Dec 18, 2023

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In this episode, Paul F. Austin is joined by Hamilton Morris to explore bufotenin, psilomethoxin, and the nuances of psychedelic journalism.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-226-hamilton-morris/

Recorded live at the 2023 Wonderland Conference in Miami, their conversation first explores both the science and historical perspective of lesser-mentioned compounds like bufotenine. Hamilton then shares his profound insights drawn from directing the acclaimed Vice TV docuseries Hamilton's Pharmacopeia, as well as his work as a psychedelic chemist.

Together, Paul and Hamilton navigate the rich history, chemistry, and cultural impacts of various psychoactive drugs, touching on the wisdom from legends including Alexander Shulgin, Terrence McKenna, and more.

Highlights:

The history of psilomethoxin and Hamilton's own experience with it.

The limitations of reductionist approaches to understanding psychedelics.

Exploring the well-documented history of bufotenine and its subjective effects.

Hamilton's takeaways from working on Hamilton's Pharmacopeia.

Hamilton on maintaining a balanced perspective in psychedelic journalism.

Links:

Hamilton's podcast: https://www.patreon.com/HamiltonMorris

Hamilton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonmorris/?hl=en

Hamilton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamiltonmorris?lang=en

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Ryan Latreille - Kanna Unveiled: Microdosing, Formulations, & Therapeutic Potential Dec 11, 2023

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Ryan Latreille, Founder of Kanna Extract & Hearthstone Collective, joins Paul F. Austin for a fascinating journey through the world of kanna.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-225-ryan-latreille/

Ryan unravels the secrets of kanna's alkaloids that lend to its unique effects on mood and energy. From historical cosmologies to modern applications, Ryan and Paul explore the common pairings with kanna, from cannabis to psilocybin. Lastly, Ryan sheds his expertise on sourcing the safest, most effective, and ethical kanna possible.

This episode explores the intersection of culture, spirituality, and human transformation through the lens of kanna's potent effects.

Ryan Latreille:

Ryan Latreille founded Kanna Extract Co., Hearthstone Collective, and Flow Labs. With over a decade of expertise in mushrooms and plant medicines, he's dedicated to offering solutions that support mental and emotional well-being. From providing premium kanna extracts to designing innovative nutraceutical products, Ryan is helping shape the psychedelic and wellness industries with ethically sourced, high-quality botanicals.

Highlights:

Ryan's path with kanna microdosing that led him to create Hearthstone Collective. Zembrin's research into Kanna's therapeutic potential. Microdosing kanna: benefits and risks. Kanna cosmologies: historical uses in the Khoi and San tribes. Why the cultivation and lab testing of kanna is so crucial. Unpacking the subjective effects of Kanna's alkaloids. Known Kanna combinations: Cannabis, psilocybin, & more.

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Will Rezin - The Quest for Aliveness: Somatics, Psychedelics, & Trauma Healing Dec 04, 2023

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In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin welcomes Will Rezin, mystic, philosopher, and coach, to explore the worlds of psychedelics, somatics, and trauma healing.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-224-will-rezin/

Dive into Will's profound healing path, shaped by ayahuasca in Peru. Together, Will and Paul go beyond the conventional body-mind separation, drawing on key approaches to healing common to both somatics and psychedelics.

Their conversation envisions a trauma-free future that extends beyond personal healing to embrace relational, societal, and environmental transformations.

Will Rezin:

Will Rezin is a mystic and somatic teacher. He is a leading expert in the field of personal development with a focus on trauma education and somatics. Will has a unique approach that combines somatic practices, early developmental movement theory, esoteric philosophy and trauma theory with traditional coaching methods. He's the co-founder of Trauma and Somatics where he trains practitioners to become trauma-informed, and the co-founder of The Truth Foundation where he and his co-founder, David Gonzalez, are on a mission to End Trauma.

Over the past 18 years, Will has immersed himself in studying human development through the lens of culture, psychology, biology, physiology, mysticism, myth and behavioral change. He is trained in Somatic Experiencing®, Core Energy Leadership Coaching, Early Developmental Trauma, Karmic Astrology, Jungian Archetypal Psychology, Ericksonian Hypnosis, Amazonian Shamanism and much more. Will integrates many therapeutic models into his work with clients and his teaching with students.

Highlights:

Exploring the work of Dr. Peter A. Levine. Will's psychedelic healing path and ayahuasca experiences in Peru: Beyond the body-mind separation: unpacking somatics. Essence vs. Personality: integrating intuition and wisdom. Modulation and titration: keys to healing in somatics and psychedelics. Will's mission to eradicate trauma in the world. Envisioning AI's role in healing trauma. Beyond personal healing: relational, societal, and environmental transformation.

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Rosalind Watts, Ph.D. - Healing the Earth, Healing the Self: Psychedelics as Catalysts for Planetary Wellbeing Nov 27, 2023

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In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin welcomes the esteemed Dr. Rosalind Watts, clinical psychologist and founder of ACER Integration, to discuss the power of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-223-rosalind-watts-phd/

Dr. Watts shares about the powerful transformation she witnessed in clinical trial participants for psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. She also reveals the research and insights that led her to create the global online integration community ACER Integration.

Together, Paul and Dr. Watts explore the potential of psychedelics to help restore environmental health and usher new paradigms of growth and healing.

Rosalind Watts, Ph.D.:

Dr. Rosalind Watts is a clinical psychologist and the founder of ACER Integration. As the former clinical lead on the psilocybin for depression trial at Imperial College London, Dr. Watts led a clinical team that facilitated over a hundred psilocybin treatment sessions. Having recognized that safe and effective use of psychedelics requires substantial integration support, Dr. Watts co-founded the UK's first psychedelic integration group, and is now launching a global online integration community, 'Accept, Connect, Embody, Restore' (ACER) where members follow a 12-month process together.

Her contributions to the field of psychedelic therapy are numerous and include the development of the ACE model 'Accept, Connect, Embody', which has been used in clinical trials of both psilocybin and DMT, as well as the Watts Connectedness Scale, a psychometric tool for measuring outcomes of psychedelic therapy. Dr. Watts sits on the clinical advisory board of the Usona Institute.

Highlights:

Dr. Watts's journey into psychedelic research.

Patient transformations in Dr. Watts's first psilocybin therapy sessions.

How psilocybin fosters a deeper connection with self and the world.

The challenges of integration in a society that still stigmatizes psychedelics.

The importance of finding a community of 'fellow travelers'.

Compelling research on psilocybin and Nature Connectedness.

Psychedelics as a medicine to restore environmental health and usher a new planetary paradigm.

ACER Integration's community-based program structure.

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Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D. - Dreaming Awake: Beta-Carbolines & the Alchemy of Consciousness Nov 20, 2023

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes back Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan, founders of VCENNA and the supplement line Ancestral Magi.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-222-jonathan-lu-shauheen-etminan-phd

Following up from their first episode, the duo unpack the neurobiology of oneirogens (dream-inducing substances).

Delve into the dreamlike realms of consciousness as Jonathan and Shauheen explore the unique effects of beta-Carbolines and Syrian Rue, comparing them to classic psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, Ayahuasca, and Iboga. Uncover the secrets of lucid dreaming and the ancient traditions that inspired them.

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Jonathan Lu:

Jonathan Lu is an engineer who has been studying 2000-year-old Chinese texts in search of compounds, formulations, and rituals that have been lost to history. Their team applies modern neurophysiological and computational tools to understand scientifically what our ancestors discovered millennia ago, and from which they developed the nootropic formulations for Magi Ancestral Supplements.

Jonathan is a proud father of three daughters and has visited 66 countries. He is a graduate of Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, and received a B.S. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Cornell University.

Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.

Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D. is an intuitive activator and repeat founder with a passion for creating impactful products and platforms that embody wellness, abundance, authenticity, reciprocity, and inclusion. He has a track record of working in multiple industries including psychedelics for mental wellness and cognitive growth, which are aligned with his life story as a founder and mission as an autotelic entrepreneur.

Shauheen holds a MSc and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary. He is a secular mystic who practices Sufi Dervish whirling meditation.

Highlights:

Rumi, Sufism, and the traditions of Sufi Whirling. Exploring the unique dreamlike effects of beta-Carbolines and Syrian Rue. Ayahuasca vs. Haoma (speculated to include Syrian Rue). Iboga as an oneirogen. Research into the impacts of beta-Carbolines on memory. Considering the preparation and integration for oneirogens like beta-Carbolines. Lucid dreaming, archetypes, and the sacredness of dreamtime in indigenous traditions. The neurobiology and subjective effects of beta-Carbolines vs. classic psychedelics. Unique potions and stacks featuring beta-Carbolines. VCENNA's current drug research.

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JoQueta Handy, Ph.D. - From Gut Health to Biofeedback: Exploring the Psychedelic Connection Nov 13, 2023

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In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Co-host Joseph Anew and Integrative Health Practitioner JoQueta Handy, Ph.D. explore the intersection of autism, gut health, and quantum healing.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-221-joqueta-handy-ph-d/

Dr. Handy and Joseph examine questions like, How does gut health impact people with autism and the greater population? Why is the microbiome so vital–not only to optimal wellness but to microdosing success? What is digital psychedelic dosing, and how can it bypass gut challenges? What are quantum connections, and how can they transform healing?

Find out what autism can teach the world about health, connection, and self-discovery.

JoQueta Handy, PhD, IMD:

Dr. JoQueta Handy, PhD, IMD is an internationally-recognized speaker, author, educator, and Natural Integrative Health Practitioner. She is a coach certified by The Psychedelic Coaching Institute, holds a certified competence in clinical speech-language pathology, and is a certified quantum biofeedback practitioner.

JoQueta is also the CEO and Chief Visionary of Brilliant Learning, Handy Wellness Center, and Brilliant Blends. She has spent the last 30 years working with special needs children and their families using a holistic philosophy rooted in nutritional protocols and extending to specialized learning strategies. JoQueta has applied her life and career experiences to take her practice to the next level by founding Brilliant Blends and formulating its supplements.

A mom of five grown children and a grandmother, she works with her husband, James Handy, DC in their wellness practice in Newport Beach, CA.

Highlights:

Examining the connection between autism and gut health.

Exploring the healing power of quantum biofeedback, shared energy, and digital psychedelic dosing.

Why Dr. Handy sees people with Autism as powerful teachers.

How Dr. Handy uses frequencies to address patient imbalances and promote healing.

Dr. Handy's psychedelic initiation and the lessons from each medicine.

Harnessing psychedelics to break free of generational patterns.

Brilliant Blends, Dr. Handy's adaptogenic mushroom line.

Understanding the gut health, serotonin levels, and the psychedelic response.

Glyophosate's global impact on human and planetary health.

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