

Adventures Through The Mind
James W. Jesso
Adventures Through The Mind is an interview-based podcast hosted by Canadian author and public educator, James W. Jesso.
Although the show topics range---from spirituality, mental health, and emotional maturity; to love, relationships and sexuality; to history, philosophy, and neuroscience---there are two underlying themes that intersect them all: psychedelics & the mind.
James W. Jesso is the author of Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom and The True Light Of Darkness, both about his experiences exploring the potentials of psychedelics.
Although the show topics range---from spirituality, mental health, and emotional maturity; to love, relationships and sexuality; to history, philosophy, and neuroscience---there are two underlying themes that intersect them all: psychedelics & the mind.
James W. Jesso is the author of Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom and The True Light Of Darkness, both about his experiences exploring the potentials of psychedelics.
Episodes
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Dec 11, 2015 • 1h 5min
Mindfulness, Trauma & Psychedelic Psychotherapy w/ Dr. Devon Christie MD ~ Ep 17
Devon Christie, MD joins us on ATTMind to explore how her work with interpersonal mindfulness and trauma-focused therapy applies to the integration of psychedelic experiences. But the fun doesn’t stop there, she offers us a deep and important perspective on “Trauma” and the role it plays in our everyday health. This interview explores psychedelic "shadow work”, mindfulness practices, implicit memory imprinting, an in-depth discussion on exactly what “trauma” is, how childhood trauma affects us as adults, and most importantly, Dr. Devon offers us real life perspective on what it means to heal ourselves and become whole again. Unlike some of the other episodes, this interview quickly became more of a dialogue between the two of us. I think you will deeply enjoy our rapport and the deep wisdom Dr. Devon has to offer. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp17 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Dec 4, 2015 • 1h 29min
On The Meaning And Utilization Of Psychedelics w/ Julian Palmer ~ Ep 16
I am happy to welcome Australian psychonaut and author Julian Palmer to ATTMind Radio. His book Articulations is a potent and interesting journey of though the insights on psychedelics he earned over the course of the last 15 years. In this episode, the first to be released on video, we explore the metaphysics of N,N-DMT, archetypal entities, the sentience and intelligence of plants, Organic vs. Synthetic Substances, Shamanism/Religion/Newagism and Changa. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp16 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Nov 27, 2015 • 1h 2min
Ketamine: Clinical Significance & Recreational Harm Reduction w/ Ian Mitchell ~ Ep 15
Todays's guest on the podcast is emergency doctor and cannabis prescriber, Ian Mitchell. As an emergency doctor, he has worked a lot with Ketamine and I have him on the show to clear up some misunderstandings about ketamine and explore its clinical significance from its use as an anesthetic to its potential for treating depression. Of course, Ketamine is more than a clinical drug and is widely used in "recreational" contexts and so our discussion tackles some much-needed Harm Reduction talk as there are some significant dangers to be mindful of when it come to this drug. Somewhat spontaneously, this interview starts with a discussion about opiate dependence, overdose and policy change that may save a lot of lives. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp15 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Nov 13, 2015 • 1h 9min
How To Talk To Your Parents (and Kids) About Psychedelics w/ Jonathan Thompson ~ Ep 14
Jonathan Thompson is the Founder of PsychedelicParenting.org, a resource for building community and family traditions around traditional plant sacraments in the Global North. He is also the father of 3, committed husband, and “sunlights” as Office Manager for a well-established Holistic Health practice in Mid-Michigan. He has a BS in Anthropology from Michigan State University and has spent the last 10 years in management and human resources in the retail and healthcare industry. In this episode, Jonathan offers great suggestions on how and why to talk to your parents about the use of psychedelics. He also goes into a discussion on how parents can talk about their relationship to psychedelic with their kids. Make no mistake, this is not a purely conceptual discussion as Jonathan offers real world, practical advice. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp14 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Oct 3, 2015 • 1h 14min
God, Somatics, & Psychedelic Sex w/ Serge Rokhman ~ Ep 13
Serge Rokhman joins us on ATTMind for this episode to discuss the philosophical paradigm of God, the brain, psychedelics and (what he calls) Tryptamine Awakened Intimacy. Serge is a researcher and technical innovator in various fields of personal, somatic, and psychological inquiry and self-development. Serge has studied deeply and widely in the fields of somatics, comparative religion, transpersonal psychology, spirituality, sustainability culture, alternative energy, and integral forms of leadership, management, and community building. Serge's main area of expertise is in the field of spiritual emergence and spiritual emergence that result from non-ordinary states of consciousness, especially as these relate to issues of relational intimacy, sexuality, and personal creative expression. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp13 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Aug 13, 2015 • 1h
Ayahuasca: An Executive’s Enlightenment w/ Michael Sanders ~ Ep 12
An author and master storyteller, Michael Sanders travels us through his transformational experiences drinking Ayahuasca in Jungles of Peru. In an engaging narrative, Michael takes us in and through his first Ayahuasca experience with all the psychedelic nuances intact. What follows is a discussion about the objective validity of ayahuasca visions and entity and the power of storytelling to inspire and educate others. This podcast was actually recorded several weeks ago but due to being on tour for The True Light Of Darkness, it is only being released now. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp12 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Jun 29, 2015 • 1h 17min
Cultivating Extraordinary Relationships w/ Shivoso Phoenix ~ Ep 11
Shivoso Phoenix joins ATTMind Radio this week to speak about what it means to create an extraordinary relationship and the most common hurdles we face in achieving such a connection; the influence childhood experiences have on how we relate as adults; the "deeper purpose of relationships"; polyamory & monogamy; and the transcendental power of lovemaking. Shivoso is relationship coach with 4+ years studying with Charles Muir and the Source School of Tantra until becoming an ACTE (Advanced Certified Tantric Educator) and 10 years of studying and teaching all aspects of relationships including the psychology, physiology, cultural influences and spiritual dimensions. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp11 Support The Podcast

Jun 18, 2015 • 1h 1min
The Therapeutic Power Of MDMA w/ Dr. Ben Sessa ~ Ep 10
Dr. Ben Sessa is a leader in the field of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (particularly MDMA) in the UK. Specializing in psychiatry, child psychiatry, and pharmacology, he's been using his medical degree to research psychedelics for the last 10 years. Join us in this episode as we go into the current face of psychedelics in academia, The life cycle of childhood trauma into PTSD, the potential of psychedelics for the treatment of PTSD, as well as the neurophysiological mechanisms and potentials of not only MDMA but also LSD, Psilocybin, and Ketamine. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp10 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

Jun 14, 2015 • 44min
Teaching Kids To Lucid Dream w/ Renee Frances ~ Ep 09
This is an episode for the parents amongst us. Renee Frances is an award winning author of a children’s book titled 'A Visit From The goodnight Fairy', which intends to help small children sleep better by supporting them in overcoming bedtime anxiety. Most recently she completed a successful kickstarter campaign for her new book ‘The Goodnight Fairy Helps Via Change Her Dreams’ which intends to teach children how lucid dream in order to help them better deal with nightmares. ~*~ Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp9 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)

May 29, 2015 • 1h 5min
Natural Sex & The Distinguished Man w/ Sasha Cobra ~ Ep 08
This week's guest is Sasha Cobra, an internationally-recognized teacher on human sexuality and what it means to act in alignment with one's authenticity. With a lucid quality, Sasha articulates model for human integrity as it pertains to Relating, Sexuality, and Spirituality. We also discuss masculine and feminine energies in the body and in the universe, the most common hurdle men and woman face in their early stages of maturation, how this model fits into the LGBT community, and what she means when she says "Natural Sexuality". This was a great learning experience for me and I am grateful to share it with you. Full Show Notes: http://bit.ly/ATTMindRadioEp8 Support The Podcast PayPal Donation Patreon Other Options (including bitcoin)