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Exploring the implications of mainstreaming psychedelics through a clinical lens, the power dynamics, and the importance of access and labels in the psychedelic movement. Discussing the social impact of the 'physicals versus virtuals' concept and the potential for systemic change within capitalism. Emphasizing the transformative potential of psychedelics beyond medical applications and the need for diverse perspectives in the psychedelic community.

Over the course of 20 years, Chris Basche, PhD embarked on  73 high-dose LSD journeys where he experienced dimensions of reality beyond space and time. Chris  received visions about the evolutionary trajectory of humanity and transcribed this wealth of teachings in his book "LSD and the mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven"In this episode, Laura Dawn talks with Chris about the future of humanity and this pivotal time in human history. Chris Basche was a professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Youngstown State University for 33 years. He is an award-winning teacher and international speaker, and his’ work explores the philosophical implications of non-ordinary states of consciousness, especially psychedelic states. ResourcesRead: LSD & The Mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven Access full transcript and all resources here. Free Guide: How to Have a Safe Psychedelic Trip At Home 👉🏽 Follow Laura Dawn on Instagram 👉🏽 Connect with Laura Dawn on LinkedIn

The World Economic Forum named creativity the most important skill set for leaders of our time. In this episode, weaving science with ceremony, Laura Dawn explores the broader question: Can psychedelics enhance our creative process? There are many different definitions of creativity. In the broadest sense, we could say that creativity is the process of translating our ideas and inner visions into tangible reality. Do you pay attention to how that process unfolds in your professional life? Could you articulate it? How do you come up with compelling ideas that have the potential to inspire change and then transmute them into reality? How do you evaluate them? How do you implement them? In this episode of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast, we explore:5-phase framework for the creative processThe different modes of cognition or mental states that underlie the various phases. Creative cognition is not a single state of mind; it is multiple states of mind. How psychedelics might help enhance specific phases of the process, and how we might want to integrate them (safely and responsibly) into the larger arc of bringing our ideas to life. How different phases of the creative process benefit from leveraging different kinds of creative thinking skills. Suggestions for how to apply this in your life. Click here to access this episode's full transcript and a complete list of resources.Have comments or questions about creativity and psychedelics? Click here to send Laura Dawn a voice memo Follow Laura Dawn on InstagramHEMPLUCID: Receive 15% off all CBD Products with code LIVEFREE*This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only.*

Welcome to Season 3 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast!As we enter this new era of artificial intelligence, we are being called to level up, and upgrade our human cognition, step into the full expression of our innate intelligence, unlock a deeper sense of wisdom, and leverage the aspects that make us uniquely human. We can do this by expanding our capacity to vision, to perceive possibility, imagine and dream the impossible, and then make those visions a reality. And I believe that my work at the forefront of psychedelics and creative cognition is more relevant than ever before. I genuinely feel compelled, inspired, and a deep sense of responsibility to share this knowledge with you, so that we can meet our growth edge together. Because, from my perspective, sacred plant medicines and psychedelics are arguably the most powerful bio-technologies available to us, that we can learn to work with to support this kind of mind expansion and neural upgrade and teach us the crucial skillsets and mindsets to successfully navigate these times of accelerating change. If you rely on your mind and your capacity to think in order to succeed professionally, whether you are an entrepreneur, content creator, coach, creative or thought leader...If you are interested in understanding the science and wisdom of how psychedelics and sacred plant medicines can help optimize your capacity to:Think more creativelyVision more clearlyStrengthen your mental resilience, Stay more focused and hone your awareness and attention Make better decisionsLearn more quicklyGenerate better ideasAsk better questionsManage stress, prevent burnout, and mitigate overwhelm. This season of The Psychedelic Leadership is for you. This Season of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast is sponsored in part by HempLucid. They have the best CBD products out on the market. Click here to get 15% off your purchase using code LIVEFREE. Follow me on Instagram @LiveFreeLauraD - where I share exclusive content in my IG stories. Sign up for my newsletter at www.lauradawn.co

Visit www.lauradawn.co/60 for full transcript and all resources mentioned throughout this episode. Claudia Cuentas is a Peruvian marriage and family therapist, specializing in the treatment of healing trauma, trauma recovery, cultural identity, and decolonization of healing. In this episode, we explore the concepts of right relationship, sacred reciprocity and AYNI, a Quechua word that points to an embodied understanding of our symbiotic relationship with all of life, and how to meet life with balance, harmony, and equilibrium of exchange and mutuality. Right relationship, AYNI, and sacred reciprocity are powerful concepts that can be applied to all forms of leadership. In this episode with Claudia, we explore a range of topics, including: The importance of slowing down enough so we can return to our sensesHow sacred plant medicines train our senses to tune into another dimension of reality we can’t perceive with our eyes, in order to perceive the multiverse. The importance of listening as a daily practice.Nervous system regulation. How sacred plant medicines help to clear our channelsThe power of forgiveness as a practice Curiosity as a mindsetThe power of song as a modality of transmutation. How plant medicines inform and influence the way we show up to lead. Understanding what decolonizing the mind means, and exploring this topic through the lens of creativity. >>>APPLY FOR THE NEXT PSYCHEDELIC LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND FOR MEDICINE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS<<<Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

Join the next cohort of Your Message Is Your Medicine starting October 26th with Laura Dawn. >>>Click here to learn more about Your Message Is Your Message<<<This is an 8-week intensive mastermind for medicine women entrepreneurs who feel the call to contribute their voice and their offerings to the psychedelic movement. Are you ready to:Align with your authentic voiceDefine and refine your core messageCarve out your nicheStart crafting your unique offeringCultivate yourself as a thought-leaderAnd build your network in the psychedelic space?Limited space available. Early bird pricing ends October 14th! >>>Click here to learn more about Your Message Is Your Message<<<

If you have questions about microdosing for depression or how to approach psychedelic experiences while on SSRIs, this episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family doctor trained in both conventional & natural medicine and takes a holistic approach to treating mental illness, recognizing psychedelic medicines as one tool among many to help support mental wellbeing. In this episode, we cover: What the research says: The science of psychedelics and how they help treat depressionMicrodosing schedule for tapering off SSRIs How much to start with when microdosingHow to taper off SSRIs using psilocybin Microdosing for neurodegenerative diseases Her take on microdosing as a neurotropic The difference between psilocybin and LSD Her suggestion around what to microdose with if you're more prone to anxietyThe difference in side effects between psychedelics and SSRIs Click here to access the full transcript, all resources mentioned throughout this episode and learn more about Dr. Erica Zelfand.

Weaving Astrology & Medicine Work:Can the position and the movement of planets that are so far away play a significant role in the patterns that emerge and manifest in our lives? Patterns related to relationships, or what's unfolding in our careers, or patterns related to home and where we live? So many of us come to ceremony and show up at the altar to pray for healing and to lean into what we want to manifest in our lives. And if astrology points to destiny and karma, where does free will and the power of prayer and intention enter the equation? Can intention change our destiny? And can it be beneficial to understand your astrological chart and weave that awareness into personal work you do with psychedelics and sacred plant medicines? These are the questions that Laura Dawn explores with Vedic astrologer and medicine musician Tara Divina. Tara covers the 12 houses of vedic astrology and shares really interesting insights into what is unfolding astrologically right now, influencing patterns that are up for most of us, and what we might want to consider paying particular attention to. In this episode we talk about destiny versus prayer, the difference between Vedic astrology and Western astrology, grief as an essential part of the creative process, the important of letting go, creativity, and how the medicine supports us her on the path as a visionary entrepreneur. Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about Tara Divina, and a complete list of resources.Resources:Tara Divina's WebsiteReceive a Vedic Astrology reading from Tara DivinaFree Guide on How to Have a Safe Psychedelic Journey at Home4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys & BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

What is the secret for creating lasting change and becoming who we really want to be? How do we unlock our potential for more fulfillment, massive productivity, and life-altering insights? In this episode, we explore the leading research in neuroscience, flow state, and habit formation, and how psychedelic practices assist in unlocking a world of exploration and creativity for our generation of visionary leaders. Learn how to work with your neurobiology to create more positive habits in your life with more ease and effectiveness, how to increase your ability to learn and retain information, how to unlock insights and ideas and enhance your mental wellbeing, and how to transform yourself.Get ready for a crash course in neuroscience as I interview Conor Murphy who integrates AI, neuroscience, and venture capital as a Lead Data Scientist at Databricks and a Founding Limited Partner at Lionheart Ventures. In the field of AI, he is a subject matter expert in deep learning and distributed machine learning having held various positions such as a faculty role at University of New Haven's graduate program for Data Science and lead consultant across various stage companies and industry domains.Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and a complete list of resources.Resources:Episode #48 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast Catalyze Change: An 8-Step Method for Leveraging Psychedelic Neuroscience to Uplevel Your Life. Episode #18 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast: 5 Massive Benefits of Flow States for Entrepreneurs Guy Hendricks: The Great Leap4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys & BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFollow @LiveFreeLauraD on InstagramRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad