Alternatives To Alcohol & Plant Medicine, Growth Through Ayahuasca, A Shower Routine That Grows Your Brain, Is Eating Bugs A Mind-Control Experiment & More With Mike Cernovich.

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Dec 23, 2023

In this engaging discussion, Mike Cernovich, author of "Gorilla Mindset" and a keen cultural commentator, shares insights on the transformative power of ayahuasca for personal growth. He dives into the benefits of plant medicines and innovative alternatives to alcohol, emphasizing mindful practices for enhanced emotional awareness. Cernovich also explores cognitive boosters, including nootropics and morning routines designed to elevate mental performance. Additionally, he tackles the nutritional wonders of Manuka honey and the intriguing idea of eating bugs in the context of modern diets.

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ANECDOTE

Ayahuasca Transformation

Mike Cernovich's ayahuasca experiences led to realizations about a spirit world beyond normal perception.
These experiences fostered compassion and empathy, even if not always apparent in his public persona.

INSIGHT

Fear as a Barrier

Fear is a significant barrier to personal growth, vulnerability, and spiritual development.
Confronting "super intelligences" or the "shadow self" can be terrifying but also revealing.

ADVICE

Emotional Analysis

Regularly analyze emotions instead of resorting to distractions.
Increased distractibility hinders self-reflection and emotional processing.

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Embark on an exploration through the multifaceted realms of journalism, literature, and filmmaking as I dive into a compelling discussion with Michael Cernovich, a cultural luminary dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of superior existence.

In 2015, Cernovich penned the best-selling book Gorilla Mindset, offering the world invaluable insights on living a better life. He maintains an ongoing exploration of culture and current affairs, and specifically focuses his work on answering the question, "What is on the other side of fear?"

His film on media propaganda, Hoaxed, was a top 10 independent film for two weeks in a row and dominated the charts on Apple TV and iTunes in the documentary category. Hoaxed trended as one of the top 10 most streamed films before it was banned from Amazon without explanation.

Cernovich was instrumental in bringing the story of Jeffrey Epstein into popular consciousness, as he filed a lawsuit to unseal previously hidden court files in a case involving Epstein. Cernovich has broken dozens of stories of significant interest and obtained files proving a powerful Congressman had settled a sexual harassment lawsuit secretly. As a result of this discovery, the Congressman resigned.

He currently writes primarily on Substack, often about parenting, and on Twitter, where he has over a million followers. Some days Cernovich focuses on political subjects, and other times he discusses mental health, fitness, trauma, and the use of plant medicines as well as the demonology and other controversies surrounding Ayahuasca.

As part of his philanthropy, Cernovich has contributed and raised money for a veterans charity that focuses on finding solutions for PTSD and drug and alcohol addiction through the use of ibogaine.

Cernovich is not just a truth-seeker, philanthropist, and storyteller but also a devoted husband and father of three (who is eagerly anticipating a fourth child).

Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/cernovich

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