The Superhumanize Podcast Mystical Minds: Dr. Shauheen Etminan on Spiritual Journeys with Sacred Plants of Ancient Persia
Welcome to a journey into the mind and the mystic. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Shauheen Etminan, a visionary who marries the ancient wisdom of Eastern medicine with the cutting-edge discoveries of modern science.
As the founder of Ancestral Magi and VCENNA, Dr. Etminan is at the forefront of exploring how sacred plants and their psychoactive compounds, particularly beta-carbolines, can revolutionize our approach to mental health. These compounds, found in plants like Espand, also known as Syrian rue, have been used ceremonially for millennia to enhance mindfulness, promote longevity, and foster deep spiritual experiences.
In our discussion we will talk about how these ancient practices are supported by modern neuroscience, creating potent natural supplements that maintain legal status while offering profound therapeutic benefits.
Join us as we uncover the secrets of ancestral botanicals and how they transform our understanding of well-being and consciousness and as we decode the mystic messages of the past to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
In my conversation with Dr. Shauheen, you'll discover:
00:28 Exploring Ancestral Botanicals
02:08 The Vision of Humanity 2.0
03:26 Dr. Etminan's Journey
05:04 From Engineering to Social Entrepreneurship
07:19 Founding Vecena and Psychedelic Research
14:03 The Ancient Potion Homa
21:52 The Role of Beta Carbolines
26:59 The Mystical Experience of Beta Carbolines
31:13 Exploring the Dreaming State and Telepathy
32:33 Eastern Mysticism vs. Shamanic Mysticism
35:34 Beta Carbolines and Neuroprotection
38:10 The Science of Sleep and Memory
43:50 Sufi Whirling Meditation and Neuroscience
49:36 Ancestral Magite: Products and Benefits
57:41 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
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Ariane