The Psychedelic Podcast

Brandon Evans, founder of 1heart Journeys, shares insights on leading retreats, creating powerful group healing containers, and the transformative power of plant medicine. He discusses the importance of experience design, managing group dynamics, and supporting first-time ayahuasca drinkers. Brandon also reflects on fatherhood, community building, and his vision for 1heart's future.

Nichol R. Bradford, founder of Transformative Tech, discusses the fusion of psychedelics and technology, AI's impact on human potential, reconnecting with nature, and the evolution of San Francisco's tech scene. The conversation explores AI-human intelligence collaboration, merging technology with mental health, and the importance of human-centered AI implementations in workspaces.

Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave, discusses conscious entrepreneurship, psychedelics, and systems change in a keynote speech. He emphasizes inspired living, collaboration, and mycelial wisdom for a resilient future. Topics include the impact of psychedelics on neuroplasticity, collective lifestyle design, and contrasting visions like Elon Musk's and Brave Earth's approach.

Renowned expert Shawn Wells delves into biohacking, Paraxanthine, and preparing for psychedelic journeys. Topics include caffeine metabolism rates, supplement protocols for psychedelics, and the transformative power of psychedelics for self-love and acceptance.

Austin Mao, co-founder of Ceremonia, discusses legal psychedelic ceremonies, ayahuasca experiences, and the transformative power of plant medicines. They explore preparation, integration, and the vision for psycho-spiritual healing. The conversation includes group circling practices and the unique status of Ceremonia as a legal retreat center in the USA.

Dr. Brian Alman discusses the power of the unconscious mind in healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He shares insights on integrating conscious, subconscious, and unconscious realms for deep healing. Dr. Alman introduces his new Enlightn app for personalized ACEs treatment, emphasizing the importance of nature in the healing process.

Myles Katz, founder of Confluence Retreats, discusses the closure of Synthesis, a legal psilocybin retreat center. He shares challenges faced, lessons learned, and his vision for conscious capitalism. The conversation explores the evolution of psychedelic businesses amidst external forces like financial markets and the pandemic.

Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, discusses reframing aging and building regenerative communities. He talks about the importance of aging with gratitude, intergenerational collaboration at Airbnb, the influence of indigenous wisdom, and the potential role of psychedelics in navigating midlife transitions. Chip shares lessons on ego and soul from his hospitality career, emphasizing the value of becoming modern elders and promoting age diversity in leadership roles.

Join Alexander Beiner in a deep dive on sense-making, psychedelics in complexity, and Four E's cognitive science. Explore DMT entities, overview effect, and mystical experiences. Learn about Rebel Wisdom, John Vervaeke, Iain McGilchrist, and the impact of DMT on reality

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes physician Dr. Russell Kennedy, "The Anxiety MD," to discuss healing the root cause of anxiety, and the role that psychedelics can play. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-243-russell-kennedy-md/ Dr. Kennedy shares his personal journey of healing anxiety stemming from his own childhood adversity. He discusses the connection between the mind and body, the impact of psychedelics on anxiety, and transcending the limiting self-beliefs that physiological states of anxiety can produce. Dr. Kennedy also provides practical practices to connect with the self and overcome anxiety. Offering a neuroscientific overview of anxiety, he emphasizes the importance of changing the alarm sensation in the body to break protective behavioral patterns that may stem from childhood. Additionally, Dr. Kennedy shares his experience with stand-up comedy and its impact on his life. He concludes by discussing his current projects and focus on helping people find relief from anxiety. Dr. Russell Kennedy, also known as "The Anxiety MD," is a visionary physician in the field of anxiety disorders. With a diverse background in medicine, neuroscience, developmental psychology, yoga, meditation, and stand-up comedy, he has redefined the understanding and treatment of anxiety from both scientific and humanistic perspectives. Much of his work is based on overcoming his own lifelong battle with chronic, crippling worry, creating the award winning and best-selling book Anxiety Rx, The Anxiety Rx Podcast, and more recently, MBRX, a step by step mind-body program designed to permanently heal anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is empowering individuals from all over the world to overcome anxiety and embrace a life of calm and fulfilment. Highlights: How psychedelics and studying childhood trauma informed Dr. Kennedy's perspective on anxiety A new theory on anxiety The impact of psychedelics on anxiety Why so many people struggle with anxiety Practices to feel more connected and less anxious How to safely bring more awareness to the root causes of anxiety Addressing anxiety stemming from preverbal trauma Developing the courage to feel A physician's experience as a stand-up comedian Dr. Kennedy's current projects and focuses Episode Sponsors: Neurohacker Collective: Use code THIRDWAVE for an additional 15% off Qualia Mind. Soltara Healing Center: Use code TW200 to receive $200 off your next retreat.