This Podcast is a Ritual

As the web rots and spams and scams infiltrate every aspect of modern life, we need to re-learn how to prioritize authentic human experiences. Media theorist and author Douglas Rushkoff, host of the Team Human podcast, joins the ritual to discuss the strange state of the world and which new weird edges are inviting optimism. Tune into Douglas's vibrations at: https://rushkoff.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

The Wizard Devin Person returns for the second installment in this deep dive into hypnosis and ritual. Focusing in on the question, What is Ritual?, the Wizard explores how ritual enables participants to enter liminal spaces, marked by clear boundaries, and experience significant change. If you ever wanted to know what made this podcast an actual ritual, or how to devise a ritual of your own, this is the episode you've been waiting for! Want to have a custom ritual created for you by the Wizard? Reach out for a free phone consultation at: www.changeyourmindky.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Join the Wizard Devin Person for a special two-part deep dive into the essence of what he does as a full-time hypnotherapist and professional wizard. In this first part, What is Hypnosis?, the Wizard answers the titular questions and digs into the history of hypnosis, what it is, how it works, and why it's able to create powerful shifts in attitude and behavior where other therapies often come up short. Then stay tuned for Part 2, What is Ritual? where the Wizard will explore the unexpected similarities linking magical action and hypnotic theory. Want to explore hypnosis? Reach out for a free phone consultation at: https://www.changeyourmindky.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

Social media currently sucks, but does it have to? The Wizard ponders how our social networks soured and what a slightly better vision of social media might look like in this highly imaginative episode. Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual

V. Birchwood is a multi-disciplinary artist, poet, YouTuber, and experimental archeologist whose work brings a sense of presence to the past. She documents her forays into historic food and fashion in beautiful YouTube videos and recently released her first poetry book, Through the Vale: Poems About How Nature Brings Us Back to Life. Tune into V. Birchwood's vibrations at: www.vbirchwood.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

The Wizard Devin Person invites you to release yourself from restricting New Year's resolutions and instead discover the joys of the simple, magical act of mixing it up! Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Jam with the conversational flow of Devin the Wizard and Ethan Woods of Fun Facts, an eccentric, esoteric, art rock quartet, whose new album, "Apartment Rock," provides a swinging soundtrack for this illuminating episode. Tune into Fun Facts' literal vibrations at: https://funfactstheband.bandcamp.com/album/apartment-rock Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Celebrating 10 years of wizardry (and 6 years of This Podcast is a Ritual), the Wizard Devin Person meditates on his journey so far and how the trinity of Self, Other, and Unknown can serve as a map to the magic yet to come. Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Come explore the mythology of the modern woman with psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons, author of The Queen's Path: A Revolutionary Guide to Women's Empowerment and Sovereignty, as we learn about the contradictions and challenges that must be traversed to achieve true sovereignty over oneself. Tune into Dr. Simmon's vibrations at: https://staceysimmonsphd.com/ Got a question for the the Wizard? Call the Wizard Hotline at 860-415-6009‬ and have it answered in a future episode! Join the ritual: www.patreon.com/thispodcastisaritual Follow the Wizard on Instagram @personisawake

Simon Yugler, a Jungian therapist and psychedelic facilitator, dives deep into the mystical realms of plant medicines and their transformative powers. He discusses the importance of intentional settings for psychedelic experiences and the role of mentorship in navigating these journeys. Explore the revival of the mythopoetic men's movement and its cultural implications. Yugler also critiques modern views on psychedelics, urging a return to community and cultural frameworks, while reflecting on the connections between dreams and psychedelic healing.