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When our cherished beliefs painfully fall away, we're left squarely in the unknown and the unknowable...which is pure freedom itself 🔥 Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of Sunday Zen, we dive deep into the themes of trust, surrender, and the Threads of Awakening model introduced by Dr. Pierce Salguero. I've been reflecting on how traditional spiritual models can leave us feeling lost, stuck, or even scared, and how Pierce's approach offers a more inclusive framework that resonates with my own experiences. We share insights on the different threads—emptiness, energy, unity, and psyche—and how they manifest in our lives. We discuss the challenges of spiritual ego, which I've grappled with myself, and discuss the role of psychedelics in opening new pathways of understanding. And we touch on the importance of embracing the unknown as the true entry point to the nature of reality. General topic list: Trust, surrender, and the Threads of Awakening model by Dr. Pierce Salguero Critique of traditional spiritual models and their limitations Overview of the Threads of Awakening: emptiness, energy, unity, and psyche Correlation of different practices with specific threads The concept of trust and surrender in spiritual awakening The illusion of control and the orchestration of life Personal reflections on spiritual ego and its challenges The role of psychedelics in spiritual experiences and awakening Embracing the unknown and the nature of reality The integration and release of spiritual threads Personal experiences with fear and health challenges Reflections on retirement and identity loss The impact of spiritual teachings and teachers The role of community and religious services in spiritual growth The significance of heart-centered practices and connecting with others The influence of spiritual traditions and identities, such as veganism Reflections on personal spiritual journey and insights The importance of radical honesty and self-awareness The concept of non-doership and its implications Personal anecdotes and experiences related to spiritual growth Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: ⁠https://lnk.bio/zdoggmd⁠ Support us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmd⁠ More about Dr. Z: ⁠https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation with Prof. Pierce Salguero, an expert in Asian history and healing traditions, the discussion dives into his groundbreaking Multidharma model of spiritual awakening. He explores the diverse threads of experience like emptiness, oneness, energy, and psyche, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of spirituality. Salguero emphasizes the importance of validating personal experiences and navigating the complexities of identity in one's spiritual journey. The dialogue offers profound insights into the nature of awakening and the beautifully non-linear paths individuals can take.

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Never underestimate the forces of delusion (on ALL sides). Vaccine co-inventor Paul Offit returns to spit some fire on RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz, pandemic mistakes, public health messaging, Nobel delusions, COVID vaccine science, and much more. Watch the video here.Video archive, audio podcast, music, Supporter Tribe membership, email & more: https://lnk.bio/zdoggmdSupport us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email thank you from me: https://paypal.me/zdoggmdMore about Dr. Z: https://zdoggmd.com/about-zTimecodes:1:15 Dr Oz3:30 RFK Jr. & food safety4:19 RFK's claim to fame: Mercury in vaccines (Thimerosal)10:34 RFK’s conspiracy thinking & science denialism, why scientists (often) suck at communicating18:46 Covid vaccines, the allure of conspiracy thinking, what went wrong during the pandemic, lessons learned26:05 Omicron, does communicating transparently REALLY pay off?32:09 RFK Jr’s role in the Samoan measles outbreak, our take on raw milk & water fluoridation41:14 Zubin’s summary of The Atlantic article, ‘How the Ivy League Broke America’, by David Brooks, why it’s SO important to cultivate UNDERSTANDING51:26 Paul’s take on FDA financial conflicts, why transparency & understanding go hand in hand54:34 Malone, McCullough, & Ledeppo59:34 “We’ve seen the enemy, and he is us,” emotion circling and the power of delusion1:00:44 Paul’s MAJOR award, a walk down Paul & Zubin’s memory lane, what’s next for Paul1:04:24 Is science losing its place as a source of truth? Closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mira Funk is a queer, nonbinary psychotherapist and transformational coach specializing in psychedelic integration. In their conversation, Mira explores the powerful role of psychedelics like 5-MeO-DMT in self-discovery and personal healing. They discuss the importance of guidance and emotional safety when navigating these experiences, emphasizing mindfulness over escapism. Mirroring their own journey, they challenge conventional perspectives on identity and trauma, advocating for acceptance and deeper connection through shared emotional experiences.

I tried 3 of the most powerful psychedelics known: 5-MeO DMT, N,N-DMT, and salvia divinorum via vaporized, oral, and (*cough*) other routes...all over 3 days. We then filmed this one-of-a-kind post journey integration session with my guide Mira Funk. It's an epic unjourney right back to here, and now 🙏. Video version here.Here's our pre-journey 4 hour deep dive into these medicines and how they might point back to the non-dual nature of THIS.Here's a meditation Mira used with me to prepare for the un-journey.Mira Funk, LCSW, (she/her) is a queer, nonbinary psychotherapist, transformational coach, and psychedelic guide specialized in serving 5-MeO-DMT, N,N-DMT (including analog ayahuasca), and salvia divinorum. She studied comparative literature at Harvard, psychodynamic psychotherapy at Smith College School for Social Work, and psychedelic facilitation at InnerTrek. Based in Corvallis, Oregon, she is the founder of Unjourneying, a private therapy and coaching practice where she is passionately committed to optimizing her clients' psychedelic growth with a blend of somatic, mindfulness-based, and nondual integration approaches. Contact Mira to learn more about her approach on her Website, YouTube Channel, or Podcast, and follow her here.READ THIS:These medicines are NOT for everyone, and this video does not represent medical advice. Only use these medicines in locations where they are legal under the supervision of a professional guide.Consult with a psychedelically informed healthcare practitioner like Dr. Ben Malcolm to ensure you are medically cleared for your psychedelic retreat and that you won't have any dangerous interactions with your medications or supplements.Do not use psychedelics if you have heart problems, a seizure disorder, are pregnant or breastfeeding; or if you have a personal or family history of psychosis, or are experiencing suicidality or other acute mental health symptoms. Please seek the support of a mental health professional if you are facing a mental health crisis.Clinical research is showing that psychedelics can have anti-inflammatory effects. But note that when it comes to some chronic neuroinflammatory disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis or Lyme Disease, there is anecdotal evidence that psychedelics can be helpful; and also that they can trigger flare-ups. Mira has been diagnosed with Lyme Disease & Babesiosis, has experienced both healing and also inflammatory effects from psychedelic use, so if you have a neuroinflammatory disorder and want to explore psychedelics, it's best to proceed with caution in consultation with your doctor and to start with small doses or microdoses to see how you respond.Timecodes: 00:00 Intro4:34 Beginning of the psychedelic medicine integration session8:21 5-MeO-DMT via inhalation using a vape pen and the step-wise method39:18 5-MeO-DMT via rectal administration, vulnerability, touching into trauma deep in the body 54:59 Order of medicine administration MATTERS, safety considerations 58:06 N,N-DMT (in combination with MAO-I Harmaline) aka. analog ayahuasca1:10:58 Salvia divinorum, SURPRISE, it's just THIS!1:25:32 What is UN-journeying, closing reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything was always here, waiting. Now that you see it, you can really live in the dream. Originally streamed LIVE to YouTube. Join our Supporter Tribe by clicking the Join button on my YouTube channel 🙏 or sign up on Facebook, Instagram or Locals here.Video show archive, audio podcasts, music parodies, Supporter Tribe membership options, merch, social media, and email contact form: https://lnk.bio/zdoggmdSupport us with a 1-time donation and get a personal email response from me: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/zdoggmdMore about Dr. Z: https://zdoggmd.com/about-z/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices