

The Psychedelic Podcast
Third Wave
The Psychedelic Podcast connects you to the leaders and pioneers of the psychedelic renaissance.
From deep healing to creativity, leadership to spirituality, business, health, human performance, relationships, sexuality, and even culture itself—every aspect of our world is being transformed by psychedelic medicines.
Get an inspired, informed, balanced look into how these powerful medicines are already being safely and responsibly used to catalyze both personal and collective transformation.
Whether you're just curious or a seasoned psychonaut, or somewhere in between, you'll get insightful, practical, cutting-edge conversations from the forefront of the psychedelic movement.
Join us as we explore how psychedelics can be integrated into culture for the evolution of humanity.
From deep healing to creativity, leadership to spirituality, business, health, human performance, relationships, sexuality, and even culture itself—every aspect of our world is being transformed by psychedelic medicines.
Get an inspired, informed, balanced look into how these powerful medicines are already being safely and responsibly used to catalyze both personal and collective transformation.
Whether you're just curious or a seasoned psychonaut, or somewhere in between, you'll get insightful, practical, cutting-edge conversations from the forefront of the psychedelic movement.
Join us as we explore how psychedelics can be integrated into culture for the evolution of humanity.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ryan Duey - Psychedelics & Cold Plunging: Generating Resilience Through Hormetic Stress
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. Ryan is offering listeners $150 off the purchase of Plunge and Sauna products. Head to Plunge.com and use code THIRDWAVE150. 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. Links: Plunge: https://plunge.com/discount/THIRDWAVE150 Plunge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plunge/?hl=en Episode Sponsors: Join Paul F. Austin for Third Wave's 45-Day Microdosing Challenge, a guided journey into personal growth, creativity, and purpose starting on Jan. 22, 2024. Psyched Wellness - Use code THIRDWAVE23 to get 15% off.

Dec 25, 2023 • 53min
Dr. Halland, M.D. - The Longevity Mindset: A Mind-Body Roadmap to Healthy Aging
Dr. Halland Chen, a Double Board Certified physician, discusses the power of psychedelics in promoting mental health, NAD+ supplementation for longevity, psychedelics in pain management, and his personalized medicine program. They also touch on artificial intelligence in personalized medicine, heavy metal detoxing, and the importance of mindset and intuition in healthy aging.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 2min
Hamilton Morris - Beyond the Mainstream: Insights from Psychedelic Chemistry, Culture, & Consciousness
Hamilton Morris, a psychedelic journalist and researcher, explores the history and effects of lesser-known compounds like bufotenin. He shares insights from his work on Hamilton's Pharmacopeia and discusses the limitations of reductionist approaches to understanding psychedelics. The podcast also touches on the importance of a balanced perspective in psychedelic journalism and references influential figures such as Alexander Shulgin and Terrence McKenna.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 9min
Ryan Latreille - Kanna Unveiled: Microdosing, Formulations, & Therapeutic Potential
Ryan Latreille, Founder of Kanna Extract & Hearthstone Collective, discusses the therapeutic potential of kanna and its unique effects on mood and energy. They explore common pairings with kanna, from cannabis to psilocybin, and the importance of sourcing the safest and most effective kanna. Ryan also delves into the historical use of kanna in indigenous tribes and the cultivation process involved in growing this plant medicine.

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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 12min
Will Rezin - The Quest for Aliveness: Somatics, Psychedelics, & Trauma Healing
Will Rezin, mystic, philosopher, and coach, dives into the worlds of psychedelics, somatics, and trauma healing. They discuss their personal healing path with ayahuasca, the intersection of somatics and psychedelics for personal and societal transformation, and the goal of achieving net zero trauma collectively as a species. They also explore the potential relationship between AI and trauma healing. Check out their offerings and programs for learning about somatics and trauma healing.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Rosalind Watts, Ph.D. - Healing the Earth, Healing the Self: Psychedelics as Catalysts for Planetary Wellbeing
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. Episode Sponsors: Psyched Wellness - use code THIRDWAVE23 to get 15% off. BiOptimizers - Get 10% off Magnesium Breakthrough

Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 8min
Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D. - Dreaming Awake: Beta-Carbolines & the Alchemy of Consciousness
Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan explore the neurobiology of dream-inducing substances like beta-carbolines and Syrian Rue. They discuss the unique effects of these compounds compared to classic psychedelics, secrets of lucid dreaming, ancient traditions, and legal, psychoactive formulations. The conversation also touches on spiritual practices, psychedelic coaching, journey through psychedelic experiences, divinity through lucid dreaming, and neurobiological mechanisms of beta-carbolines.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 25min
JoQueta Handy, Ph.D. - From Gut Health to Biofeedback: Exploring the Psychedelic Connection
Dr. JoQueta Handy, an Integrative Health Practitioner, discusses the intersection of autism, gut health, and quantum healing. Topics include the impact of gut health on autism and microdosing success, digital psychedelic dosing, quantum connections in healing, and the role of mind, body, and spirit frequencies. They also explore the progress of a severely autistic young man, the benefits of digital dosing with ketamine, the importance of realm sleep for brain health, the formulation of a health product called 'adapt,' and the impact of glyphosate on health and the environment.

Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 12min
Stephen Dinan - The Power of Patience: A Sacred Path to Visionary Success
Shift Network Founder Stephen Dinan joins the Psychedelic Podcast to discuss spiritual cross-training, psychedelics, and balanced success. They explore topics like opening minds to spiritual dimensions, the role of all religions in elevating collective consciousness, and ayahuasca's masculine and feminine lineages. They also touch on the power of patience in visionary growth and the Shift Network's goals in delivering virtual summits, courses, and trainings worldwide.

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 21min
Lauren Mugglebee - Beyond Safe Harbor: Psychedelics, Coaching, & Self-Actualization
In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, co-host Joseph Anew and leadership coach Lauren Mugglebee unpack self-actualization through psychedelics and embodied coaching. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-219-lauren-mugglebee/ Joseph and Lauren examine questions like: What would you do if you had the time and space to think about who you really are? Why are coaches pivotal in your growth? What role does courage play in transformation? And how can microdosing, embodiment, and community support the process? Tune in for a talk about sailing away from life's safe harbors and flowing into the authentic unknown. Lauren Mugglebee: Lauren Mugglebee is an executive and leadership coach, and a transformational practitioner and facilitator. In addition to her private practice, Lauren is a Third Wave Psychedelic Coaching Institute faculty member. Lauren uses a variety of somatic and integral modalities in her practice—including pairing inquiry and non-ordinary states of consciousness—to help leaders achieve radical self-awareness and presence. A US native and British citizen, she lives with her partner and young daughters in Northern California, where she teaches and designs bespoke intensives, training, and retreats for engaging emergence. Before coaching, Lauren spent two decades developing technical products and leading global teams for Facebook, Instagram, OpenTable, and Ticketmaster. Highlights: Lauren's evolution from tech to transformational and leadership coaching. How psychedelics helped Lauren align her life and career. How embodied intuition can be a powerful decision-making tool. Cultivating the courage to "leave safe harbor." Lauren's advice for transitioning into a more fulfilling career. Lauren's transformation coaching process and core clients. Lessons from Lauren's participation in Third Wave's Coaching Certification Program (CCP). CCP's evolution toward executive and high-performance coaching. Key Links: Lauren's private practice: https://www.laurenmugglebee.com/ Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute (PCI): https://psychedeliccoaching.institute/ Episode Sponsors: BiOptimizers - Use code THIRDWAVE for their Black Friday Mega Sale! Magi Ancestral Supplements - Visit ancestralmagi.com and use coupon code TW10. Join us at Wonderland Conference in Miami, Nov. 9-11th! Head to wonderlandconference.com/ and use the code THIRDWAVE20 at checkout to save 20% on your ticket.


