This week we talk psychedelics and drug policy with Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Director for MAPS. Natalie discusses how MAPS is using medical research to lay the groundwork for the decriminalization of all drug use. Could microdosing be a factor in destigmatizing drug use in mainstream society?   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/natalie-ginsberg Support The Third Wave by becoming a Patron: https://patreon.com/thethirdwave

Steven Kotler, expert on flow states and Director of Research for the Flow Genome Project, talks to us about his first experiences of flow, and how psychedelics have played a part in his career. We discuss the problems facing our society, and how a scientific understanding of flow states could help us change the way we approach vital cultural issues. For a full summary, and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/steven-kotler Help us out by becoming a Patron! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave  

Rachael Madori, social activist, entrepreneur and former adult film star, shares her experiences with psychedelics, and how they’ve helped her cope with substance misuse, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. Rachael says that without psychedelics, she wouldn’t be here today – a message that she strongly believes in sharing.   For a full show summary and links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/rachael-madori   To support us on Patreon, go here: https://patreon.com/thethirdwave  

Author Don Lattin joins us to discuss the direction of the psychedelic movement, and how we can avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. We hear about the psychedelic experiences that shaped Don’s interest in the spiritual, and how plant medicines have changed his life for the better.   For a full summary and show links: https://thethirdwave.co/don-lattin Support us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave

Kenneth Tupper, drug education expert and co-director of the BC Centre on Substance Use, talks to us about his interest in ayahuasca and the potential of psychedelics to expand our cognitive capabilities. Kenneth discusses society’s resistance to psychedelic knowledge, and what we can do to revolutionize concepts of evidence-based medicine and objectivity.   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/ken-tupper Help support us by becoming a Patron! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave

Janet Chang, digital marketer and entrepreneur, talks to us about her experiences with microdosing. With a background in professional sports and personal development, Janet has applied her own style of testing and tracking to her microdosing experiment. We hear about the benefits and pitfalls she discovered after microdosing psilocybin mushrooms at work for over a year.   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/janet-chang   To support the podcast, join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave

Shane Mauss, the psychedelic comedian, explains his transition into the world of mind-opening substances, and how they influenced his career in stand-up. Shane describes how his experiences with DMT and psilocybin mushrooms have shaped his view of the mind and the world, and what psychedelics can do for people who have developed unhealthy modern habits.   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/shane-mauss Help support the podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave

Mark Manson, author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living the Good Life” joins us for a conversation on psychedelics and personal growth. We discuss how psychedelics can be used for maximum benefit, and how Eastern philosophies have influenced Mark’s unique style of personal development.   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/mark-manson Help support our podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave

"The Last Shaman," executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, tells the story of a man searching for a solution to his mental health problems through the use of ayahuasca. Raz Degan, its director, talks to us about his experiences with ayahuasca, and the balance between ayahuasca's potential healing effects, and its dangers to the individual, our culture and the environment.   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/raz-degan Help support the podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thethirdwave

Jesse Lawler, host of the Smart Drug Smarts podcast, joins us this week for a discussion on nootropics, transhumanism and the psychedelic experience. Jesse shares his opinions on using psychedelics for self-improvement, and where he sees the future of psychedelics in mainstream society.   For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/jesse-lawler To support the podcast, join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thethirdwave