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.
Episodes
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Jul 9, 2017 • 1h 4min
Shane Mauss - Psychedelic Comedy
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
Jul 4, 2017 • 1h 1min
Mark Manson - Psychedelics for Personal Growth
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
Jul 1, 2017 • 27min
Raz Degan - Is Ayahuasca A Mixed Blessing?
"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
Jun 28, 2017 • 1h 17min
Jesse Lawler - Psychedelics As Nootropics
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
Jun 18, 2017 • 1h 1min
Julian Vayne - Crafting the Perfect Psychedelic Ceremony
This week we’re joined by expert occultist Julian Vayne, author of the psychedelic manual Getting Higher. Julian shares with us his psychedelic experience, and how he thinks traditional rituals have influenced the modern psychedelic ceremony. We discuss the most important factors in setting up a ceremony to produce the most positive results. For a full summary and show links: https://thethirdwave.co/julian-vayne Help support our podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/thethirdwave
Jun 4, 2017 • 1h 3min
Jerry Brown, Ph.D. - Psychedelic Mushrooms in Early Christianity
Jerry Brown, PhD, author of Psychedelic Gospels, joins us to talk about psychedelic mushrooms in early Christian society. We hear about the evidence for psychedelic use that exists in Christian art, and how the Inquisition could have resulted in the destruction of these psychedelic traditions. Jerry also shares his vision of a future with freedom to practice psychedelic use as part of our basic religious rights. For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/jerry-brown/ To help support The Third Wave, consider donating on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thethirdwave
May 28, 2017 • 1h 5min
Rachel Harris, PhD - Listening to Ayahuasca
Psychologist Rachel Harris, PhD, author of Listening to Ayahuasca, talks to us about the psychotherapeutic benefits of the ayahuasca ceremony. We hear about her transformative experiences with the ayahuasca spirit, and discuss how the psychedelic experience can help heal our psychological issues, with the right setting and guidance. For a full summary and show links, see here: https://thethirdwave.co/rachel-harris/ To support The Third Wave on Patreon, visit this link: https://www.patreon.com/thethirdwave
May 21, 2017 • 1h 13min
Zach Mainen, Ph.D. - The Science of Serotonin
We’re joined by Zach Mainen, neuroscientist at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon, Portugal. Zach studies the role of serotonin in behavior and learning; he explains what his results could tell us about the way psychedelics work in the brain. We also discuss future research into microdosing that could help us understand its true potential. For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/zach-mainen Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://thethirdwave.co/subscribe Help support The Third Wave by becoming a Patreon donor: https://patreon.com/thethirdwave
May 14, 2017 • 1h 8min
Michael Costuros - Entrepreneurs Awakening
Michael Costuros, founder of Entrepreneurs Awakening, talks about why the Ayahuasca ceremony is an integral part of his high-end business coaching. We hear about Michael’s extensive experience with plant medicines, and why he decided to combine the lessons of Ayahuasca with his entrepreneurial flair to produce a groundbreaking business model. For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelia-michael-costuros To subscribe to our podcast, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/subscribe Help support The Third Wave on Patreon! https://patreon.com/thethirdwave
May 7, 2017 • 1h 5min
Peter Sjöstedt-H - The Philosophy of Psychedelics
This week we delve into philosophy and neo-nihilsim, as we’re joined by Peter Sjöstedt-H. We discuss how the psychedelic experience fits into his philosophical models, and how microdosing could contribute to modern transhumanism. We also learn about a Marvel character that is getting a new movie and TV franchise, and how Peter was involved! For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelia-peter-sjostedt/ To subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/subscribe/ To help keep us going, support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thethirdwave
