
The Entheogenic Evolution
Welcome to the Entheogenic Evolution Podcast, hosted by author Martin W. Ball, Ph.D. This podcast is dedicated to the discussion of the nondual and unitary nature of being as revealed by conscious entheogenic energetic awakening as well as broad topics in psychedelics, therapy, philosophy, science, and culture. Featuring interviews, lectures, and conversations with leading figures in psychedelic research and culture, this podcast is a pioneering source of diverse information and perspectives. The Entheogenic Evolution Podcast is one of the longest running podcasts on psychedelics, having been first established in 2008, and has been a leading source of information about 5-MeO-DMT. In addition to interviews and talks, host, Martin Ball, also shares selections from his many audiobooks, recordings from events and conferences he's organized, and shares his own original music at the conclusion of each episode and his original art for cover images.
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2025 • 47min
Episode 348: The Fate of Miraanni, Chapter 23
Here's the next chapter of The Fate of Miraanni for your listening enjoyment. In Chapter 23, "Path Found," mentally entwined sisters, Nuya and Ohada, come across an escapee from Jolao enslavement, and receive the information needed to find their way to Rangorn-Vuchuli.

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 36min
Episode 347: Sacred Sounds Summit with Shannon Brown
My guest this week is Shannon Brown, sound healer and organizer of the four-day free online event, "Sacred Sounds Summit," which starts today, June 23rd. In this interview Shannon not only tells her personal story of turning to sound healing via psychedelic experience, but also all about the event, what inspired it, and what participants can expect. You do need to register to participate in this free event and can use www.shannonbrownhealingarts.com/martin to register. Plus, I share one of my new songs at the conclusion of the interview :)

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 20min
Episode 345: Meadow Medicine, Psilocybin Service Center with Dr. Tracy Townsend
My guest this week is Dr. Tracy Townsend, founder and facilitator at Meadow Medicine in Portland, Oregon, which provides legal psilocybin services. We had a great conversation about not only how the program and facility run, but also what inspired Tracy to turn from conventional medicine to psychedelic therapy.Also, as mentioned in the opening, my next guest will be Shannon Brown, who has organized an online event with 21 speakers for the "Sacred Sounds Summit," happening in two weeks. This free event does require registration, and you can use my personal link and catch my contribution to the event here: https://shannonbrownhealingarts.com/martin

May 26, 2025 • 1h 31min
Episode 343: Feminine Intelligence with Elina Teboul
Author Elina Teboul is my guest this week, discussing her new book, Feminine Intelligence: How Visionary Leadership Can Shape Business for Good. As a business leader, Elina found her own perspective deeply transformed by therapeutic work with psychedelics, and she doesn't shy away from sharing about her experiences and perspective in her book. While American culture has taken a radicalized shift to "masculine energy" in business and politics, Elina offers us an alternative path. You can learn more about her and her book at www.elinateboul.com and www.feminineintelligencebook.com

May 12, 2025 • 1h 22min
Episode 341: Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation - The Book! with Stephan Kerby
Stephan Kerby, director of the Mindscape Institute, comes back on the podcast to share all about his new book, Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation: An Educational Manual, which we produced together expanding on materials used for the class of the same name with the institute. In this conversation we discuss not only the content, but also the process of how the book came about, what it offers, and how it can be used for those looking to expand their awareness of facilitation. It's available now at Amazon in paperback and ebook.

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 15min
Episode 339: Quieting the Storm Within - Ashley Booth on Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Therapy
Author and psychedelic therapist, Ashley Booth, returns to the podcast after many years to share about her new book, Quieting the Storm Within: An Illustrated Introduction to Your Parts Through Internal Family Systems and Beyond. Going beyond the scope of the book itself, much of our conversations focuses on how and why IFS is being used in conjunction with psychedelic therapy and integration. Her book is now available and you can learn more about Ashley and her work at www.ashleybooth.net and www.ifsandbeyond.com

Apr 14, 2025 • 1h
Episode 337: Ayahuasca Inside Out
This week the play and musical, "Ayahuasca Inside Out," debuts at the NY Fringe Festival, opening on Monday, April 14th, and running through the 20th. To help hype up the event, I had a great conversation with Loren Crea Abbade and Anthony Hidalgo to tell us all about it last week to get this out in time to mark their opening day and celebrate how what originated as a birthday surprise ended up as a theater production.

Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 33min
Episode 336: Bufo Camp with Mario Garnier
I'm welcoming Mario Garnier back onto the podcast this week. Mario is one of the founders of the World Bufo Alvarius Congress, held for several years in Mexico City. He's now running a mens' retreat program in Mexico called "Bufo Camp," so I thought it would be a good time to bring him back on the podcast to share all about it. Mario also recently created an AI-generated conversation about Bufo and 5-MeO, and if you'd like to give it a listen, click HERE.

Mar 24, 2025 • 1h 23min
Episode 334: Entheos Holistics with Austin West
I'm joined by Austin West this week sharing his journey into psychedelic medicines, healing through crisis, why "safety" isn't always the best priority, and more. Austin leads men's groups, offers mentoring, and also provides holistic approaches to wellbeing through Entheos Holistics. We had a great conversation the other month and here it is for your listening pleasure. You can find out more about Austin on his personal webpage HERE and check out Entheos Holistics HERE.

Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 20min
Episode 333: The Alchemist and the Eagle - The Stories Behind the Stories Behind the Music
This week's episode is all about my personal creative process. I'm taking 5 tracks off my new album, "The Alchemist and the Eagle," and sharing with the listeners about the stories behind the stories behind the music. With each song, I share about what went into creating it, how it fits with the novel, and how events and experiences in my personal life shaped the characters and plot developments in the first place - so we get into some of my psychedelic experiences, my time as a grad student studying at the Mescalero Apache reservation, experiences at Burning Man, and more, and how it all helped shape the story. I get into how I worked to create the songs to go with the particular chapters and how it influenced the sounds, textures, and instruments used in the songs. You can stream the entire album HERE for free, if you'd like to hear the entire thing. I hope you enjoy this exploration of the creative process with me.