

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.
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Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 51min
Ayahuasca Ceremonies and Conflict-Resolution in The West Bank | Leor Roseman and Antwan Saca ~ ATTMind 144
Antwan Saca and Leor Roseman are two of the authors of the research paper Relational Processes in Ayahuasca Groups of Palestinians and Israelis. They are on the show to talk about that research and the complexities of conflict and conflict-resolution it explores. For links to our guest's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind144 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M Episode Breakdown Introducing the complexity of this topic Why Leor and Antwan were called to doing this research The dynamics in joint-space ayahuasca ceremonies with Israelis and Palestinians Facing the elephant in the room The role of cultural identities in the perpetuation of conflict The power dynamic on the west bank is more than just a cultural narrative The limitations of apolitical, individualistic "inner spirituality" narratives The vital importance of anger in facing injustice The challenge of integrating ayahuasca ceremonies (and conflict-resolution experiences) in the West Bank Communitas: can it change an unjust political reality or does it keep that reality as it is through evading it? Learning new ways of engaging the challenge of an unjust political reality that help encourage actual change The danger of these ayahuasca ceremonies and conflict-resolution in the West Bank. Drug stigma and the emergence of ayahuasca in Middle Eastern countries Movements towards using local plants in Middle Eastern Ayahuasca brews The different kinds of experiences reported Unity-based connection (and criticism of the “individual spirituality" of perennial philosophy) Recognition and difference-based connection Conflict-related revelation Awe and Silence Paraverbal qualities of language Delivery of conflict-related revelation and the need to ‘share the message’ Journalism and the complexity of reporting on ayahuasca ceremonies and conflict resolution in the West Bank ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 38min
What Does It Mean To Have A Spiritual Crisis? | Psychedelic Café 6
In this psychedelic café, we explore spiritual awakening and spiritual crisis; what they are, and what causes them. We also explore how we heal from spiritual crisis; their connection to trauma; the spiritual roots of healing bipolar; differentiating spiritual crisis from clinical psychiatric illness; the anti-theistic paradigm of psychiatry; personal crisis in the context of global climate crisis; and having a force larger than oneself un-make and remake our lives. Our guests are: Anna Lutkajtis Dayle Mcleod Benjamin Mudge Michelle Anne Hobart Kyle Buller Dr. Nicole Gruel For links and Bios for each guest, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/PsyCafe6 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M ..... Episode Breakdown Spiritual crisis as a way of discovering who we really are What makes spiritual awakening a crisis and how do we learn from them Spontaneous transformations of worldview Being dazzled by truth Living in a secular society increases the likelihood of spiritual crisis Where is the line between psychosis and spiritual crisis True spirituality is about love What does it mean to have a spiritual crisis? Bipolar, schizophrenia, and being unable to resolve a spiritual crisis The efficacy of psychiatric drugs in treating bipolar The role of the body in resolving spiritual crisis The importance of social context in spiritual crisis Spiritual crisis as a call to your ancestral lineage Preparing the cultural grounds for psilocybin introduction into the medical system The paradigm of psychiatry is anti-theistic The importance of including indigenous voices We are in a global spiritual crisis Trauma’s role in spiritual crisis How we ground through spiritual crisis experiences We need to upgrade our language around religious experiences Should we be trying to feel better?

Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 6min
Somatic Ketamine Therapy For Depression | Pierre Bouchard ~ ATTMind 143
Pierre Bouchard is on the show to talk about somatic therapy, the traumatic roots of depression, and the role ketamine-assisted somatic psychotherapy can play in healing that trauma, and thus the depression it produces. For links to Bouchard's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind143 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M Episode Breakdown Somatic therapy vs traditional talk therapy The objectivity of sensation How somatic sensation can be used therapy We are all creatively organized to get love in the world How somatic therapy helps heal trauma Adding low-dose ketamine to somatic trauma therapy | ketamine therapy for depression How ketamine’s dissociative effects assist in safely accessing trauma feeling Developmental trauma and the roots of depression Treating depression through healing developmental trauma Trauma, depression, and healing through relationship How many somatic sessions does it take to heal depression? (integration) The problems of the present industry of ketamine therapy for depression Therapists should experience ketamine before providing ketamine In the absence of somatic ketamine therapists, how can we get the help we need to make sense of our ketamine experiences It’s never too late to have a good childhood ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 52min
Global Collapse, Spirituality, and The Birth Of The Future Human | Chris Bache, PhD ~ ATTMind 142
Chris Bache, PhD, author of LSD and The Mind Of The Universe, talks about the global collapse and the birth of the future human. He discusses his LSD journeys into 'deep time' and divine encounters with oneness. The podcast explores the parallels between psychedelic experiences and the current global crisis, the complexity of the current global situation, and the importance of collaboration in discourse.

Apr 9, 2021 • 2h 6min
Drinking The Psychedelic Acacia Trees Of Australia | Psychedelic Café 5
“Where do the Australian psychoactive acacia species fit into the contemporary, local psychedelic scene, and how does interaction with these species inform a deeper connection to this land and its dreaming?” That's the question we are discussing in this episode of the podcast, psychedelic cafe #5. We talk about the history, pharmacology, and phenomenology of drinking the psychedelic acacia trees of Australia. As well as their conservation, challenges of learning there being no known history of their ceremonial use, and the complications of using them in the context of colonialism. We also talk about plant intelligence, interspecies communication, and encounters with “the unseen realm” of spirits that exist beyond the human mind. Our Guests For This Episode: Nick Sun Jef Baker Rohan B. Dr. Liam Engel Julian Palmer For links to our guests' bios and work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/PsyCafe5 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M Episode Breakdown Communicating with psychedelic acacia trees of Australia Connecting to the spirit of the land A growing language between humans and the acacia Conservation of Acacia in the face of wild harvesting The modern cultural context of acacia drinkers Australian Psychedelic Acacia spirituality is an unexplored area of psychedelic anthropology Acacia species that are orally active without separate MAOIs? Psychedelic alkaloids in Acacia other than nn, DMT—e.g. NMT, 5-MeO-DMT, and other undiscovered alkaloids Why plants produce alkaloids (beyond survival) Experiential differences between psychedelic acacias problems and concerns for conversation and preservation DMT and Acacia general usage patterns in Western Australia Ask not what the plant can do for you, but what you can do for the plant Finding a sustainable commercial source for the psychedelic acacia trees of australia The complexity of drinking acacia in the context of colonialism Will drinking the plants reconnect us with the land Asking for permission Learning the plants and how to take them with integrity without a culture to guide us Psychedelic encounters with spirits — DMT, acacia, and “the unseen realm” You can’t just chalk entity experiences up to 'just a trip' All non-human life has intrinsic value Grow plants Existence is just a joke but you have to take it seriously or it isn’t funny Learn to en-joy The message DMT is attempting to give humanity Different plants from different lands, consumed on different lands, invite different insight ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 31min
Neurofeedback Therapy and Psychedelics | Heather Hargraves ~ ATTMind 141
Heather Hargraves joins us to discuss using neurofeedback therapy to heal the brain and build a resilient nervous system. We also talk about mental health disorders as an adaptive response of the nervous system, rather than a pathology. As well as where neurofeedback therapy fits in as an adjunct to psychotherapy in treat those disorders. We also talk extensively about ADHD, traumatic brain injury, and brain health. And, of particular excitement to you psychedelic-enthusiasts out there, we talk about psychedelic-informed neurofeedback. (Which is basically like using neurofeedback to encourage your brain to enter psychedelic-like states.) For links to Hargraves's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind141 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, Nick M, & Wes p Episode Breakdown What is neurofeedback and how does it work Using neurofeedback to encourage homeostasis in the brain through progressive-overload exercise for the nervous system Increasing communication, complexity, and relationship within the nervous system Understanding mental health disorders as a product of nervous system adaptation rather than pathology Technologically-augmented psychotherapy through neurofeedback ADHD, relaxation-induced anxiety, and Heart Rate Variability (a neurofeedback perspective) ADHD as a product of early-life head trauma Using neurofeedback for training the brain into good mental and neurological health Beyond neuroptimal At-home Neurofeedback technology - pros and cons Using neurofeedback therapy to treat chronic pain Discovering psychedelic-informed neurofeedback Combining psychedelic-induced neurofeedback with actual psychedelics Using neurofeedback therapy to assist integration on the neurobiological level Using neurofeedback and microdosing to repair brain damage You need to change the microbiome to sustain changes in the brain Early life trauma starts in the brain stem - A criticism of the polyvagal theory Divergence Neuro–effective and affordable at-home neurofeedback headset Using Neurofeedback and VR to create a Nexus5 (novel) experience Having neurodivergent individuals in our communities is an important evolutionary advantage “Maybe we’ve been hypnotized into pathologizing healthy responses to unhealthy systems” Using neurofeedback and genomics to predict whether or not DMT will help treat addiction Creating technology that works like mycelium ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 36min
Antidepressants and Psychedelics: Comparisons, Contrasts, and Combinations | Benjamin Malcolm, The Spirit Pharmacist ~ ATTMind 140
Benjamin Malcolm, aka The Spirit Pharmacist, joins us on to explore and compare the pharmacological actions of antidepressant psychotropics with the actions of the classical psychedelics, ayahuasca, MDMA, and ketamine. We also explore the risk of combining psychedelics, MDMA, and/or ketamine with the different classes of antidepressants, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and MAOIs, and even NDRIs like Wellbutrin and Strattera. This episode is chock full of very specific information about pharmacology. Get your notepad ready. ... For links to Malcolms's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind140 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, Nick M, & Wes p Episode Breakdown The difference between antidepressants and psychedelics as treatments for mental health disorders How antidepressant psychotropics address mental health disorders How psychedelics address mental health disorders Psychedelic psychotherapy is suffering under the weight of trying to fit in with psychiatry Psychedelics help you heal yourself, by helping to heal your brain How the classical psychedelics affect the brain—Lsd, psilocybin, MDMA, Ayahuasca, and Ketamine Neurotrophic factors and psychedelic induced neuroplasticity Combining tricyclic antidepressants and psychedelics (including MDMA, ketamine, and ayahuasca) What are MAOIs (a vs b, reversible vs irreversible) and their interaction with psychedelics (and ayahuasca) An explanation of serotonin syndrome Combining MAOIs with psilocybin and LSD Combining MAOIs with MDMA (as well as other stimulants) SRI’s and SNRI’s— what are they and how do they interact with psychedelics SSRIs reduce the effects of MDMA Is it a good idea to use Prozac for MDMA hangover NRI and NDRI–what are they and how do they interact with psychedelics (including ayahuasca) Mixing Wellbutrin or Straterra with psychedelics Why anecdotal evidence for drug reactions doesn't amount to much Combining SARI (trazodone) with psychedelics ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter

Feb 26, 2021 • 2h 6min
Using Psychedelics To Dismantle Racism | Akua Ofosuhene ~ ATTMind 139
Akua Ofosuhene is on the show to discuss the role psychedelics can play in dismantling racism in society by helping us learn to let go of the conditioned beliefs we are taught to hold about race in general. We also talk about how the dismantling of racism is actively harmed by the politics of outrage being carried into our personal relationships, and how getting beyond racism as a society can only truly come about in a cultural context based on the sacredness of the individual. For links to Akua's work, full show notes, subreddit, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind139 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** Featured Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, Nick M, & Wes P Episode Breakdown Why it serves us to talk about racism with less trigger charge between us How racism is at the foundation of capitalism How colonialism creates the problems colonialism presents itself as being the solution to How racism expresses the identity of both white people and black/brown people Using psychedelics to dismantle and reject the title of ‘white’ in “white” people The possibility of redemption requires a culture that allows for mistakes to be learned from and relationships that encourage that The profound complexity of this process, and the importance of doing the personal healing work first The importance of going beyond personal work How we come together on social issues is important Akua’s journey of Using Psychedelics To Dismantle Racism Dismantling the “racist within” herself through psychedelic use Narrative warfare, polarization, and being conditioned into a constant threat response Using psychedelics to heal ourselves from feeling constant threat empowers us to create positive change Psychedelics can help to heal polarized divisions, but not by default. It has to be a choice Going beyond race What it looks like to dismantle the racist within, both as a white person and as a person of color Recognize even difficult, or seemingly self-limiting, transitions towards positive social change are steps towards that change We are so much more than we currently believe ourselves to be What does it look like to actively stand up to racist institutions as a person of color? Summarizing the conversation so far Do protests actually create change? Why Akua is skeptical of aligning with BLM as a response to racism What does it look like to actively stand up to racist institutions as a white person? ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

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Feb 12, 2021 • 1h 53min
MDMA for Couples | The Love Doctor, Charley Wininger ~ ATTMind 138
Charley Wininger, author of Listening To Ecstacy: The Transformative Power of MDMA, joins us to talk about MDMA for couples, as well as MDMA for personal healing, spiritual awakening, and staying connected to the joy of being alive as we age into the winter years of our lives. Of course, MDMA comes with certain risks, and we talk about that too. For links to Wininger's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind138 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M. Episode Breakdown MDMA for couples / MDMA in our aging time How this interview came into existence The history of MDMA, MDMA for couples, and MDMA's prohibition Rediscovering MDMA at 50 years old The benefits of MDMA for the individual MDMA is the chemical of connection Accessing profound self-love, and how it changes you Transforming one’s relationship to their body with MDMA The benefits of MDMA for romantic partnerships Using MDMA for couples therapy The power of deep love and safety in resolving long-standing relationships conflicts We all have these little dark secrets that we’ll be rejected if known The importance of being careful with who you take MDMA with How a cult of two collapses a relationship How our relationship fail when we forget generosity and gratitude within it - and how MDMA helps remind us The profound value of touch MDMA is sensual, not necessarily sexual (but cannabis helps) How reconnecting with the loving vulnerability between you and your partner can reawaken sexual intimacy WARNING: MDMA within abusive relationships might make things worst Taking MDMA as a senior citizen The danger of taking MDMA as an older person Losing the magic – Can taking a lower dose of MDMA help to bring the magic back? Integration: A different way of understanding the MDMA hangover The pain of using MDMA to open your heart. What does aging offer us; what does it take away; where does MDMA fit in the process The disadvantages of aging vs internalized ageism How MDMA has impacted Wininger’s relationship to death and dying Bridging the age apartheid with MDMA and the rave scene You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone; learning how important our relationships are before death ends them The most important lesson MDMA has to teach us during the troubled times we are in ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 31min
Sensemaking Psychedelic Capitalism with Rebel Wisdom | Alexander Beiner ~ ATTMind 137
Alexander Beiner joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss the rise of psychedelic capitalism, its impact on the culture, and the risk of us losing something promising if we get swept up by various narratives for-profits models are seeding into our minds. We also discuss modern Western culture’s crisis of meaning, the dissolution of trust in institutions, "the internet of beefs", and the challenge of sensemaking in our modern technological landscape. For links to Beiner's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind137 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W & Nathan B. Episode Breakdown Adderall, modafinil, and attention in a world of distraction Rebel Wisdom, sensemaking, and the meaning crisis Multi-level narrative warfare and the culture war in a multipolar world How psychedelics are impacting us negatively, in the context of the meaning crisis Psychedelics lack the cultural framework needed for them to have a positive impact impact Can psychedelic culture become antifragile? Psychedelics’ potentially positive role | the transformational power of truth Game-B and the rise of psychedelic capitalism The legal and ethical complexities introduced with for-profit models for psychedelic therapy Who should be regulating the psychedelic industry, and how? Prohibition (and profit) block the generative public discourse needed to address the problems psychedelic capitalism is introducing The power and importance of talking openly about our thoughts on psychedelics and psychedelic culture How profiting through the psychedelic industry will begin to silence us from speaking up against harm and damage done within those industries The changing quality of discourse on the complexities facing psychedelic culture The epitome of psychedelic capitalism is in the language of ‘wellness’ Will mainstreaming psychedelics fundamentally alter the psychedelic experiences itself? Will the mainstream change the psychedelic experience, or will the psychedelic experience change the mainstream? The unfortunate lack of recognizing plant intelligence in our presently mainstreamed models for psychedelic experiences The strange game of appearing respectable in order to be respected in psychedelic research can't go on forever A taste of what's coming up on rebel wisdom regarding psychedelic content ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/