Adventures Through The Mind

James W. Jesso
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Dec 24, 2025 β€’ 15min

MICRO:12 - Mushroom Santa Confusion, Tom Hatsis

Psychedelic historian Tom Hatsis outlines why the "mushroom Santa hypothesis" is not based in any historical fact and why. Happy Holidays! ... This is a clip from 'Debunking The Mushroom Santa Hypothesis | Tom Hatsis ~ ATTMind Podcast 89" FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen/Watch on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon Other options Support Once on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss Me a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy Some Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ X: https://x.com/jameswjesso Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso
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Dec 12, 2025 β€’ 1h 53min

How To Host An MDMA Group Roll | Charley Wininger - ATTMind Podcast 203

Charley Wininger returns to Adventures Through The Mind to discuss How To Host An MDMA Group Roll Our discussions starts with a quick general overview of MDMA before shifting into a thorough exploration of group rollsβ€”what they are, what they can offer us individually and collectively, who to invite, who not to invite, where to do it, what to include, what to exclude, safety protocols, and just a whole number of things. Enjoy! πŸŒ€ Website and Episode Show Notes βœ‰οΈ Connect with Charley πŸ“š BUY CHARLEY'S BOOK: LISTENING TO ECSTACY FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify πŸ‘ Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, and Eliz C Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss me a tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/jameswjesso LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (03:23) Patreon Thanks (06:23) Interview Begins (07:47) MDMA, a brief overview (11:38) How MDMA is Used, recreation and therapeutic (15:34) Group Rolls, explained (17:47) Charley's Protocol For Group Rolls (23:04) How a group roll is different from just a party (24:39) The value of group rolls to the individual and society (34:59) Who to invite and who NOT to invite (41:30) How many people to invite (43:44) Contingencies that help protect the "container" of the roll (46:53) Presence of sober sitters, why or why not? (52:03) First timers (55:47) Why a group roll is NOT a ceremony (58:37) Environmental conditions (settings) (1:03:26) What people should bring for themselves (1:05:51) Further safety protocols (1:10:34) Screening people for medical/pharmacological risks (1:12:58) How to handle people wandering off (1:13:37) The importance of an "opening statement" to the group, and what else to include (1:15:22) A short anecdote about a ketamine incident (1:17:11) Playing with silence during the roll (1:19:51) Things to do together during the roll, healing circle (1:23:41) Dosing and re-dosing considerations (1:30:12) Finding the group roll dosage "sweet spot" and why more isn't necessarily better (1:33:58) How and when to "close" the roll (1:39:42) Integration considerations (1:41:54) Follow up links and socials (1:43:42) Interview Addendum, One Pulse Global Rolls (1:48:00) Could rolling together impact the world? (1:50:32) Outro
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Nov 28, 2025 β€’ 12min

MICRO:11 - Microdosed Psilocybin, Synaptic Plasticity, and Compulsion with Dr. Mikael Palner

Dr. Mikael Palner discusses how psilocybin microdosing alters synaptic plasticity in rats and how these brain changes align with shifts in stress resiliancy and compulsive behaviors. He then discusses how these data line up with emerging reports on low-dose psilocybin as helpful in cases of OCD, and hypothesizes a plausible biological basis. ... This is a clip from 'Microdosing Psilocybin; Effects on Stress Resiliency and Compulsive Behaviours | Dr. Mikael Palner ~ ATTMind Podcast 194" FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen/Watch on Spotify Watch on Youtube Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso LinkedIn: https://t.me/jameswjesso
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Nov 10, 2025 β€’ 1h 56min

An In-Depth Exploration Of Psychedelic Integration | Marc AixalΓ  ~ ATTMind 202

Author and psychotherapist Marc AixalΓ  is on the show to talk to us about psychedelic integration. What You'll Learn About: πŸ’‘ -- What psychedelic integration actually is, what it offers, and why it matters ⏰ -- When and how to apply different integration practices over time πŸ€” -- Common mistakes made in both practice and understanding of integration 🧩 -- Approaches to working with derealization, depersonalization, and difficult or traumatic psychedelic experiences 🌌 -- How to integrate experiences of the transcendental and transpersonal πŸ‘₯ -- Key insights for practitioners, facilitators, and individuals navigating their own integration process. Enjoy! ... πŸ“š Buy Marc's Book: Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness πŸŽ“ ICEERS Psychedelic Integration Course: https://www.jameswjesso.com/iceersintegration Applications Close Dec 15, 2025 Be sure to use the promo code JESSO to get %15 off! (‼️ discount ACTIVATES on Nov. 17) πŸŒ€ Website and Episode Show Notes FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify πŸ‘ Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, and Eliz C Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/jameswjesso LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-w-jesso-64361812b/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (05:18) ICEERS Integration Course (09:47) Interview Begins (10:52) What is ICEERS? (15:17) Marc's Experience in Psychedelic Integration (22:57) What is psychedelic integration? (29:32) Why psychedelic integration is different from psychotherapy (34:25) The interplay between integration and preparation (45:24) Patreon Thanks (48:39) Common Mistakes in Psychedelic Integration (53:48) How facilitators can compromise your integration through interpretation (59:58) We must be careful not to overly psychologize or spiritualize our interpretations of psychedelic experiences (1:01:56) Psychedelic Integration Practices and at what time point post-journey they are best done (1:07:54) Is it ever Too Late to integrate a psychedelic experience? (1:14:34) Essential integration practices after a bad trip or traumatic psychedelic experience (1:21:33) Tip for dealing with an ongoing depersonalization or derealization (1:27:24) Integration doesn't always mean changing how we live (1:29:38) Integrating "alien" or other worldly experiences (1:33:06) Integrating big "downloads" (1:38:16) How do we integrate our whole psychedelic experience, or is that even possible? (1:45:28) ICEERS Integration Training Course Explained (1:53:53) Outro
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Oct 24, 2025 β€’ 1h 41min

Music for Mushrooms (and the Nearly-Lost Art of Being Moved by Music) | East Forest ~ 201

East Forest, also known as Krishna-Trevor Oswalt, is a composer and documentary filmmaker renowned for his ambient music tailored for psychedelic experiences. In this engaging discussion, he explores music as an emotional translator and its critical role during psychedelic journeys. He highlights the distinction between sound and music, emphasizing intention's importance. East Forest also reflects on how modern consumption has dulled our connection to music, advocating for active listening. Ultimately, he shares insights on creating music specifically for transformative experiences and the deep emotional resonance it fosters.
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Oct 9, 2025 β€’ 17min

MICRO:10 - Psychedelic Flashbacks: What They Are, and What They Are Not (HPPD) - Ed Prideaux

Ed Prideaux discusses the the phenomenon of "Psychedelic Flashbacks" and how they relate to Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder, also known as as HPPD. ... This is a clip from 'Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder (HPPD) | Ed Prideaux ~ ATTMind Podcast 152 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support β–· Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso
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Sep 19, 2025 β€’ 2h 40min

Psychedelics in Research & Practice | James W. Jesso ~ ATTMind 200

We are doing something special in celebreation of episode 200. Instead of an interview, I recorded a straight-talk lecture on psychedelics. Together, we are going to explore what psychedelics are; why they are so interesting to research; and the chemistry, pharmacology, phenomenology, history, and current research on Psilocybin, DMT, MDMA, Ketamine, and Ibogaine. πŸŒ€ Website and Episode Show Notes πŸ“š BUY MY BOOKS: DECOMPOSING THE SHADOW: LESSONS FROM THE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOM | THE TRUE LIGHT OF DARKNESS FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify πŸ‘ Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, and Eliz C Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (00:47) Introduction (08:07) Lecture Begins (13:30) What is a psychedelic (27:53) What makes psychedelics so interesting to research (37:18) Splitters vs Lumpers (39:01) Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) (59:50) DMT (1:07:08) Ayahuasca (1:13:21) MDMA (1:39:51) Patreon Thanks (1:44:24) Ketamine (2:04:58) Ibogaine (Iboga) (2:36:27) Outro
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Aug 22, 2025 β€’ 18min

MICRO:09 - The Fungi Kingdom and the Life Cycle of Mushrooms, Alex Dorr

Mycologist Alex Dorr unpacks the hidden world of fungiβ€”from their billion-year origins to their vital partnerships with plants. He explains how mushrooms cycle life and death, build soil, store carbon, and sustain entire ecosystems ... This is a clip from 'The Regenerative Power Of Mushrooms | Alex Dorr ~ Adventures Through The Mind Podcast 155 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support β–· Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso
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Aug 4, 2025 β€’ 2h 14min

The Psychedelic Mindmeld: Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness | Wade Richardson

Wade Richardson, author of "The Psychedelic Mind Meld: Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness," explores the phenomenon of shared telepathic experiences during psychedelic journeys. This conversation delves into what psychedelic mind melds are, how they work, their healing potential, and the serious risks involved in this advanced practice. What You'll Learn About: 🧠 -- What psychedelic mind melds are and how they manifest (physical, psychic, and shared consciousness experiences) 🌌 -- Accessing super consciousness, collective unconscious, and archetypal realms together with another person πŸ’” -- Healing trauma through shared purging, energetic bodywork, and telepathic connection during psychedelic states ⚠️ -- Critical safety concerns: sexual energy management, psychosis risks, and the importance of absolute trust πŸ‘₯ -- Practical considerations: who should attempt this work, proper preparation, and establishing clear boundaries 🌍 -- What these experiences reveal about the nature of reality, consciousness, and our interconnectedness as humans Note: This episode discusses advanced psychedelic practices and is not intended as encouragement or instruction. Wade Richardson is a pseudonym used to protect the author's identity. πŸ“š BUY WADE'S BOOK: THE PSYCHEDELIC MINDMELD: TELEPATHICALLY EXPLORING SHARED CONSCIOUSNESS πŸŒ€ Website and Episode Show Notes FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify πŸ‘ Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A And one more thanks to Brent J. for their generous one-time PayPal donation. Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (06:08) Interview begins (08:32) Psychedelics are WORK (10:03) Psychedelic mindmeld, exploring the Star Trek reference (12:46) Telepathic sharing with psychedelics is more common than you might think (17:53) What happens in a psychedelic mindmeld (25:28) Psychedelics are not necessary for these mindmelds (32:44) Shared consciousness, journeying together to other realms (34:40) Shared "super consciousness" (34:52) Journeying into super consciousness (38:02) What is reality such that these shared consciousness experiences are possible (42:35) Steel-man arguing against the validity of these telepathic experiences (53:45) Nonduality and the interpenetrating channels of reality (57:37) Patreon Thanks (1:01:54) The value of telepathic contact through psychedelics (1:10:11) Universe giving birth to all of us (1:11:43) Psychedelics to help us bridge deep division (1:16:13) Trauma healing through telepathic connection in deep psychedelic states (1:23:13) The play of sexual energy in a psychedelic mindmeld (1:28:44) Considering the potential for sexual violation when sharing deep psychedelic states (1:42:48) Sharing the purge (1:48:32) Transpersonal encounters (1:57:08) Potential harms/risks of the psychedelic mindmeld (2:04:12) Words of advice to those interested in exploring the mindmeld (2:08:22) Follow up links and details (2:10:39) Closing
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Jul 25, 2025 β€’ 11min

MICRO:08 - Accessing Psychedelic Experiences Through Authentic Relating Games; Accessing Shared Flow State, Sara Ness

Sara Ness discusses how "circling" and authentic relating games can induce psychedelic-like states without substances. She explains how these interpersonal meditation practices create altered consciousness, shared flow states, and neuroplasticity similar to psychedelics; and how slowing down to be truly present with others can transform perception and create profound group experiences. ... This is a clip from 'Authentic Relating and The Art of Conversation and Conflict | Sara Ness' ATTMind Podcast 164 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST πŸ₯° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support β–· Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel: https://t.me/jameswjesso

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