Adventures Through The Mind

Stephen Gyllenhaal is an award-winning film and television director, writer and producer. His producing credits include the documentary IN UTERO, "a cinematic rumination on life in the womb and its lasting impact on human development, human behaviour, and the state of the world. Tapping into cultural myths, popular movies, and technological trends, the film demonstrates how our experiences in utero – particularly traumatic events – preoccupy us throughout our lives, impacting our decisions and shaping society." [source] Stephen takes us on a poignant exploration of the topics discussed in the film he produced with his wife Kathleen, IN UTERO. We talk about the psychological and epigenetic impact of early life and uterine environment, as well as the means by which we can unravel the negative impact of our past into profoundly positive potentials for well-being in our lives today. FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN BELOW ------------------- For full show notes, relevant links, and your promo code for a discount to watch IN UTERO head to http://bit.ly/ATTMin74 ------------------- Support The Show Buy Some Blotter Art! (yes, it's legal. No Drugs) https://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso One Time Donation... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Crypto: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin/ Buy Copies Of My Books on Psilocybin Psychology https://www.jameswjesso.com/category/books/ ------------------- Episode Breakdown How environment conditions in the womb influence epigenetic and psychological development. The influence of unconscious memories of childhood and the womb on the adult's perception of the self and of reality. Transgenerational trauma. Self-fulfilling prophecies and unconscious self-harm. Modern society's cultural war zone: intellectualized sexism, racism, and classism. Perinatal psychology (psychological impact of the birth experience). The vital importance of the mother/child bond. The larger community of caregivers, on being a father. The vital impact of bonding. Being yourself, being OK with not being OK. Feeling unsafe and building safe, but necessarily comfortable, spaces. Taking responsibility as a parent. Healing trauma, from childhood to adulthood. Embodiment and the interconnection between the mind and body. How to support mothers. Treating adults with trauma – safe spaces and psychedelic therapy. An interesting synchronicity between Stephen's near-death experiences and my dream the night before.

Paul Austin is a microdosing expert and microdosing coach. He joins us on the show to talk all things microdosing, as well as the role microdosing will play in the integration of psychedelics into the modern world through increasing psychedelic literacy. *** Read Full Blog Entry: http://bit.ly/ATTMind73 ----------------------- ▵ Support On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso ▵ Donate via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ▵ Buy Some Merch: https://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter EPISODE BREAKDOWN ------------------------ - What is microdosing? What is microdosing is good for? - Paul's journey with microdosing and his current microdosing protocol - Microdosing for creative projects and flow states, and the treatment of depression and social anxiety - Current microdosing research - How to safely microdose psilocybin mushrooms and LSD - The subjective differences between microdosing mushrooms and microdosing LSD - Paul responds to the criticism of microdosing as a tool to make us better agents in the global industrial machine - "Psychedelic literacy" - The 'microdosing vs. institutionalised psychedelic research' controversy - The psychedelic subculture is going mainstream and all the problems that come with that Giant psychedelic egos - Is microdosing LSD and psilocybin dangerous for your heart? Other dangers. - Paul's experience microdosing 4-ACO-DMT and 1-P LSD; my experience with 2C-d ------------------------------------------------------ If you are struggling with a psychedelic encounter and would like an informed and listening ear, reach out. Details here: http://www.jameswjesso.com/contact/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ------------------------------------------------------ Follow James W. Jesso on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------- THANKS to my patrons on Patreon for funding this show! Especially: Thomas & Melanie H., Clean S., Greg A., Dean H., Joe A., Andy D., Angela & James J., Ian C., Reese. H., Harry P., & Don J.

Tom Zembrzuski, aka Your Mate Tom joins us for this episode of Adventures Through The Mind to talk about his journey from a psychedelic champion and youtube celebrity to a man traumatized, live on youtube, by the very substances he once promoted. We talk about what inspired him to produce psychedelic content on youtube, the process of getting internet famous, and the encounter with a timeless hell that sent him spiralling into post-traumatic stress disorder. See full Episode Breakdown Below *** Read my full blog entry for this episode at bit.ly/ATTMind72 ------------------------------------------------------ Support The Show Become a Patron On Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Or Leave One-Time Donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso BTC/ETH/LTC: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin Buy Some Blotter Art https://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter ------------------------------------------------------ Episode Breakdown What Tom's first psychedelic experience offered his life How and why Tom got into being a psychedelic YouTuber How YouTube popularity influenced Tom's relationships to psychedelics The post-ego-dissolution psychedelic ego trip Tom's traumatic psychedelic trip and how it impacted his relations to life and to psychedelics Coming to terms with our own darkness How Tom's psychedelic trauma impacted his youtube content Why keep drinking ayahuasca after it crushed you? Tracking the emotional, psychological, emotional themes in order to integrate profound existential suffering Using cynicisms, video games, and drugs to escape the reality of inner pain Forgiveness and letting of bitterness and resentment The impact of telling his youtube followers that he is renouncing psychedelics The importance of talking about the negative potentials of psychedelics ------------------------------------------------------ If you are struggling with a psychedelic encounter and would like an informed and listening ear, reach out. Details here: http://www.jameswjesso.com/contact/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ------------------------------------------------------ Follow James W. Jesso on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------------- THANKS to my patrons for funding this show on Patreon! Especially: Thomas & Melanie H., Clean S., Greg A., Dean H., Joe A., Andy D., Angela & James J., Ian C., Reese. H., Harry P., & Don J.

Today's guest, Rafael Lancelotta is on the show to unpack 5-MeO-DMT. He is a graduate student at the University of Wyoming studying Mental Health Counseling graduating in May 2018, with a particular focus on the therapeutic potentials of psychedelics. He is also the administrator of 5meodmt.org, which is a forum dedicated to forming community discussions on harm reduction, integration, and safe practices around 5-MeO-DMT. Rafael Lanelotta joins us to talk about 5-MeO-DMT – chemically, neurologically, psychologically, culturally, and therapeutically. He also comments on the current rise of toad retreats and his particular concerns over the weekend retreat model. Finally, he gives us some important tips on the 5-MeO-DMT integration process. ***See below for full episode breakdown. See bit.ly/ATTMind71 for full show notes and all relevant links ------------------------------------------------------ Support The Show Become a Patron On Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Or Leave One-Time Donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso BTC/ETH/LTC: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin Buy Some Blotter Art https://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter ------------------------------------------------------ Episode Breakdown A general run down 5-Meo-DMT and its use. Comparing 5-MeO-DMT to N,N DMT -- experientially, chemically and pharmacologically Experiencing "God" on 5-MeO-DMT The difference between 5-MeO-DMT and the venom of the Bufo Alvarius toad Is smoking 5-MeO-DMT safe? Tips and suggestions for safe use Travelling shamans and toad smokers - warnings and concerns So you wanna be a shaman? Essential elements for 5-MeO-DMT integration The therapeutic potential and mental health concerns of 5-MeO-DMT Building online community for 5-MeO-DMT | The 5 Hive ------------------------------------------------------ If you are struggling with a psychedelic encounter and would like an informed and listening ear, reach out. Details here: http://www.jameswjesso.com/contact/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ------------------------------------------------------ Follow James W. Jesso on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1

Magico-anthropologist and author Carl Abrahamsson is on the show to both expand and deconstruct occult magic and make it accessible to the modern world. Of course, occult magic is a massive topic with many winding, cryptic avenues and dark alleys to traverse. The topic has much more potential than what can be explored in a seventy-five-minute conversation. So, in relevance to the themes of ATTMind we venture into the world of occult magic with a compass pointing towards a Jungian psychological approach and the potentials of magic for personal transformation and individualization. (That said, we don't shy away from the romance of all that hocus-pocus stuff, too.) You might be surprised to discover occult magic is much more accessible than you have been led to believe. ________ Head to bit.ly/ATTMind70 for full links, show notes or to watch this episode in video. ________ Support The Podcast BUY SOME LIMITED EDITION BLOTTER ART! http://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter OR Patreon Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ________ Episode Breakdown The history (and future) of Occult Magic The magical art of Carl Jung Using magic to alter our sense of self and to process of individualization The importance of direct experience over ideology and social norms How magic in occult rituals can alter the subconscious mind, the sense of self and perception of reality The difference between ritual and ceremony Our capacity for willful and competent direction of energy The role and value of sex and sexual energy in magical ritual and personal transformation. The ancient art and importance of imagination and dreaming Cautions and considerations for using drugs in magical ritual Higher Learning: The value of building social institutions that enable safe and supportive psychedelic experimentation for young people. The kinship between art and magic Mythic impoverishment - the dangers of modern mass media entertainment culture on our imagination and potential for magic - PokemonGO! Practical tips on embracing magic today ________ Follow and subscribe! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1

Neuroplasticity and brain change are the main topics of this podcast. The guest, Dr. Rick Hanson, discusses how we can change our brains to change our lives. They explore topics such as the benefits and dangers of mindfulness meditation, the dualistic nature of distinguishing between positive and negative experiences, and the application of positive neuroplasticity in daily life. The speaker also reflects on their own experiences with psychedelics and meditation retreats, discussing supernatural elements and the cultivation of happiness.

Have you ever experienced a psychedelic encounter with a plant spirit or an entity? Have you ever experienced a spirit realm or being healed by a shaman? Have you ever felt as though you invoked some type of divination or noetic insight while on psychedelics? Have you ever wondered if any of that was real or just merely a hallucination? The increasing popularity of using psychedelic substances within so-called shamanic ceremonies has introduced ideas and beliefs into the modern world that push conceptual limits of the rational mind. The rise of plant shamanism is a cultural force to be reckoned with and that which we encounter with shamanism feels urgent and real. Yet, however real the experiences with a shamanic encounter may feel, the question still remains: how real is it, really? I asked Julian Plamer and James Kent to come on the show to debate on this question: "What do you believe is the fundamental nature of that which arises within a psychedelic experiences, in particular regards to what is often called The Shamanic paradigm, including the existence of a spirit realm, encounters with plant spirits or entities and the capacity to invoke healing or divination within a psychedelic experiences by way of this paradigm?" It's a juicy one. Enjoy *** Support On Patreon! Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Leave A One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso *** Related Links: Head to http://www.bit.ly/ATTMind68 show notes to this episode. Check out this episode's sponsor Transzen Enter promo code "ATTM" for free shipping in the USA Healing The Past: Intergenerational Trauma & Emotional Responsibility (Lecture) My 2018 summer European Tour Dates *** Follow and subscribe! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1 *** Support On Patreon! Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Leave A One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso

Dennis Jon McKenna is an American ethnopharmacologist, research pharmacognosist, lecturer and author. He is the brother of well-known psychedelics proponent Terence McKenna and is founding board member and the director of ethnopharmacology at the Heffter Research Institute, a non-profit organization concerned with the investigation of the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic medicines. He is also one of the founding contributors to the modern wave of ayahuasca research in particular and psychedelic research in general. In fact, the book Magic Mushrooms grower's guide, which he co-authored with his brother Terence in the 70s, presented the first reliable method for cultivating psilocybin mushrooms at home. Chances are if it wasn't for Dennis and his brother, none of us would have ever tasted the magic at all. See below for full episode breakdown. *** Support Us On Patreon! Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Leave A One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso *** Head to http://www.bit.ly/ATTMind67 for all other related links and my blog entry on the theme of this episode. *** Episode Breakdown The early years: developing the magic mushroom growers guide. The limitations of the biomedical model for psychedelic research The encounter and emergence of psychedelics in the culture of the 60 impact - dangerous How and why Dennis and Terence got into psychedelics. The McKenna early journey, from the jungle to the university. What it was like to travel into the jungle for ayahuasca during the early years, before the tourist boom, compared to today. The danger of the cults and power hunger within ayahuasca culture. The role of psychedelics in the modern plight of humanity. The moral dimension of psychedelic technology. Plant intelligence and mycelial brain of the forest (no?) Plant/mammal symbiotic co-evolution. Psychedelic spiritually is cheating? On Terence Beyond the legend. The man, the brother. How Terence privately feel about the time wave? Did he stop taking mushrooms? The challenges of being a psychedelic celebrity How does it feel to watch Terence being torn down by his critics? Did Terence work for the CIA? Dennis favourite story of his brother The difference between Microdosing LSD and psilocybin The possible dangers of microdosing LSD? Cultural implications of microdosing vs macrodosing. Suggestion and cautions in choosing to guide others in psychedelic experience. What psychedelic is Dennis still taking? You don't know shit. If he were to die tomorrow, what piece of advice would he offer us?

Our guest is Elizabeth Bast! She is on the show to talk about her journey as a tantric practitioner and explore the potentials of a sexually empowered spiritual practice. We also talk about sexual consumerism; porn; toxic shame; #metoo; the historical use of entheogenic plants in yogic practice; and the (somewhat controversial) archetype of the sacred prostitute. *** See below for full episode breakdown. See full show notes here: http://www.jameswjesso.com/sex-yoga-and-entheogens-elizabeth-bast-ep-66/ Buy Bast's book: https://www.ebast.net/heart-medicine.html ------------------------------------------------------ Support The Show Check out our first sponsor! TransZen - Mood Enhancer and Stress Support: https://entheozen.com/attm/ Use Promo code "ATTM" for free shipping inside USA *OR* Become a Patron On Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Or Leave One-Time Donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso BTC/ETH/LTC: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin ------------------------------------------------------ 🙊 🙉 🙈 Episode Breakdown: - The lack of representation of women in psychedelic culture. - The importance of different ways of knowing. - Unpacking the medical diagnosis of psychosis and delusion in regards to psychedelic experiences. - The purpose of yoga and the role of sexuality within it. - A tantric perspective on sexual energy (kundalini) and how it influences the mind. - Bast's dance journey into Tantra. - Descriptions of "dakini" and "sacred prostitute." - Sacred sex work and the dangers of modern culture's sex imitations (porn). - The effect of pornography on one's capacity for profound sexual encounters. - Finding a sexual teacher. - Sexual shame and popular culture. - The historical use psychoactive plants in yoga. - The modern use of psychoactive plants and substances in spiritual practice. - Lessons on sexual relationships from Iboga. - Bast's prognosis of modern Western society's sexual dysfunction — sexual consumerism, toxic shame, and lack of wise sexual education. - The role of sexual repression/shame in sexual assault; discussing #metoo, #Ididit, and healing social and personal sexual trauma. - Healthy vulnerability vs playing the victim. - Practical steps and caution for starting a sacred relationship to sexuality. ------------------------------------------------------ Support The Show Become a Patron On Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Or Leave One-Time Donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso BTC/ETH/LTC: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin ------------------------------------------------------ *** Featured image courtesy of A. Andrew Gonzalez. His art is absolutely breathtaking. Go check out more of his work here: http://sublimatrix.com/

On today's episode, we feature the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Rick Strassman MD. He is a medical doctor specialised in psychiatry with a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research. His foundational work with DMT in the 90s was the first human-trial psychedelic research to be done in the two decades following the Controlled Substances Act of 1971. It was the clinical observations and participant reports during those trails that formed his book mentioned above, and the hit documentary by the same name. ... Support My Work On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso ... Rick continued his investigation into the significance of DMT over the years with a particular focus on endogenous DMT (made within the body) and its role in prophetic states, as well as the progression of psychedelic research in general since then. His second major book on the topic is called DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, in which he explores the relationship between endogenous DMT and prophetic states as they are reported in the Hebrew Bible. Recently, Rick has been releasing a series of blogs on the mainstreaming of psychedelics and the problematic themes he sees emerging in the process. We have him on the show for this episode to touch on how he feels about the impact his work with DMT has had on psychedelic research and the psychedelic subculture. We also talk god, prophecy, and even politics. Enjoy. *** See the full show notes and my blog entry on this episode: http://bit.ly/ATTMind65 *** Episode Breakdown Rick's feelings towards the profound impact that DMT: The Spirit Molecule has played in the psychedelic subculture. Setting the record straight on DMT and the pineal gland. DMT's potential role in prophetic states, endogenous production as well as exogenous consumption. Theoneurology vs Neurotheology - the relationship between God and the brain. Modern day prophets in the DMT subculture. Mainstreaming psychedelics: Stifling inquiry into the full nature of the psychedelic experience through fundamentalism, dogmas, and orthodoxies in the biomedical model for psychedelics. Renaming psychedelic drug adverse effects as "challenging experiences" Non-clinicians advocating for policy changes with clinical implications—specifically attempts to re-schedule psychedelics. Homogenizing widely disparate religious traditions by proposing that they all share a "common mystical core." Questions From ATTMind Patrons: DMT vs Changa. Extended State DMT infusion: What is it and what's the point? Rick's current and future projects. *** IF YOU ARE ENJOYING THIS podcast, PLEASE SUPPORT ME IN PRODUCING it FOR YOU BY OFFERING WHAT YOU CAN IN A ONE-TIME PAYPAL or Bitcoin donation, OR BY BECOMING my PATRON ON PATREON. No amount is too small; anything is something. You can also share this post via social media or simply tell a friend about it. It is by community support that this podcast and website continues to exist (and exist ad-free!). Thank you for helping this project continue. ♥ *** Special Thanks To Patrons: Thomas & Melanie H. Greg A., Dean H., Clea S., Andy D., Joe A., Angela & James J., Ian C., & Reese. H. for their extra generous support!