Chronicles of a Psychonaut

I'm joined by my friend Alexander Sharone to discuss health, nutrition, and healing through holistic means. We discuss the ancient Indian medical system of ayurveda and the importance of catering an approach to the individual, rather than making broad brush strokes and generalizations about health. Towards the end, we talk about kambo, the poisonous tree frog from the Amazon that has found recent popularity for its cleansing properties.The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! You can support the show by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the code HOLIDAY at check out for 15% off pendants and earrings through New Years Day.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin?coupon=HOLIDAY You can also support the show by donating to my Patreon. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpw   https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

This is a conversation with two friends from my college fraternity about how men's groups can be a supportive force in the world - especially if they operate under a code of ethics. The first line of our mission statement is "Our goal is to build better men." We talk about our experiences in leadership positions, how we taught our members to respect women, and yes, our party experiences as well. Towards the end we talk psychedelics and have a potent discussion on American politics.Intro music by Chris Hallhttps://www.chrishall-music.com The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! You can support the show by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the code HOLIDAY at check out for 15% off pendants and earrings through New Years Day.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin?coupon=HOLIDAY You can also support the show by donating to my Patreon. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpw   https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Back by popular demand, Halo is in studio once again for another episode about tantra. Having covered the broader system of tantra in episode 12 - The Tantric Path, we go more specifically into the aspects of tantra that address sexuality. We discuss sexual alchemy between the masculine and feminine and how to access deeper sexual experiences through sexual cultivation and by moving the energy up the spine by using the breath and other techniques.Find Halo at:https://www.shaktitemplearts.com/https://www.instagram.com/shaktitemplearts/Artwork - Tantric Marriage by George Athertonhttps://geoglyphiks.com/The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! You can support the show by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the code PODCAST at check out for 15% off anything in the store during the month of October.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin You can also support the show by donating to my Patreon. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpw   https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Isn't it weird that we're all going to die and yet nobody talks about it? What lies on the other side is one of the greatest mysteries that we will all have to face and that uncertainty is very uncomfortable for some. Join me and my guest Sarah Makota as we talk about the transition out of the world of the living and how to process grief and sadness over loved ones who have departed. We also take a look at different cultural views on death and discuss the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Sarah's recommended resources: The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Wellerhttps://finalpassages.org/   The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! You can support the show by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the code PODCAST at check out for 15% off anything in the store during the month of October.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin You can also support the show by donating to my Patreon. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpw YouTube Episode https://youtu.be/H4lDcQ7QLHY https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

I am joined today by clinical psychologist Dr. Loi Medvin to discuss American culture and society in the context of mental health. In particular, we discuss some hot button issues like masculine/feminine dynamics and a sense of separation that many of us are feeling these days. In the last half of the episode, I ask Dr. Loi about her experiences with psychedelic plants and we both tell tales of unusual and non-ordinary states of consciousness and perception. See more from Dr. Loi at https://drloi.com/https://www.instagram.com/transform.life/ https://www.facebook.com/DrLoiCMedvin/ The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! You can support the show by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the code PODCAST at check out for 15% off anything in the store during the month of October.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin You can also support the show by donating to my Patreon. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpwYouTube Episode https://youtu.be/SD9h-D3Vvfo https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

We're back to one of my favorite topics - Ayahuasca. My guest today is Ayah Buonaugurio and we discussed her studies with ayahuasca and the "master plants" during her periods of shamanic apprenticeship. We talk about the processes one can undergo during shamanic ceremonies and vision quests and how to find the courage to do deep inner work, as well as what to do if you feel scared or overwhelmed in the middle of a psychedelic journey. The medicine path is not easy! We go into depth about what it really takes. "Ayah is a professional yoga teacher, dancer, Thai massage therapist, legally ordained spiritual minister, as well as women's health advocate and life coach in the field of womb wellness. She has been nurturing relationships in female communities around the globe. Traveling internationally, she has projects in Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, exchanging skills and sharing sacred dances, water prayers, sharing womb wisdom arts, and vitality practices." Reach Ayah at @ayahbuonaugurio and @obsidian_womb on Instagramhttps://www.obsidianwomb.com https://www.divinehealingmovment.com Art by Clansy Cavnar The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! You can support the show by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the code PODCAST at check out for 15% off anything in the store during the month of October.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithinYou can also support the show by donating to my Patreon. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpw YouTube Episode https://youtu.be/upmWtDAcVk4 https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Jasmyn is back to talk more in depth about her role as a temple courtesan. She was my guest on episode 4, Intimacy and Sexual Healing, and we talked further about how she creates intimate experiences of sacred sexuality that involve sensual and sexual touch as well as her journey of personal development that has brought her the skills to be able to provide a high quality service to her clients.The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! I've set up a Patreon account if you would like to donate and support the show. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonautYou can also support me by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off your order.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin Let me know what you think on social media and check out the episode on YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut/YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwVN1s8UvZUWz2sYaAFZpwYouTube Episode https://youtu.be/94NCtjL4fTc https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

This is my first solo episode and today I'll be telling the story of when I ate a huge dose of 7g of psilocybin magic mushrooms and fell off the edge of the universe! It was my peak experience from a period of going deeper and deeper with mushrooms and taught me a greater level of humility and respect for that fungus. The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! I've set up a Patreon account if you would like to donate and support the show. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonaut You can also support me by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off your order.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel)YouTube (episode link) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Many people know that tantra is associated with sexuality but it goes much, much deeper than that. It's a system that embraces all the aspects of who we are and helps us to awaken more deeply into our true nature. It's one of the oldest spiritual traditions on Earth and personally I find it refreshing to learn about a system that embraces sex instead of shames it and acknowledges the dark instead of rejecting it. That's why I brought in my friend Halo Seronko to tell us all about it. She has been studying tantra for many years and teaches sexual cultivation and jade egg practices to women. We had such a rich and deep conversation and this is definitely one of my favorite episodes so far.Reach Halo at:https://www.shaktitemplearts.com/andhttps://www.instagram.com/shaktitemplearts/Artwork by Android Jones The podcast is free to listen but not free to produce! I've set up a Patreon account if you would like to donate and support the show. Thank you so much!!https://www.patreon.com/chroniclesofapsychonautYou can also support me by checking out my Etsy store. I sell crystals, jewelry, and shamanic tools. Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off your order.https://www.etsy.com/shop/InfinityWithin Let me know what you think on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel)YouTube (episode link) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Burning Man just ended last weekend and I sit down with some friends to discuss their experiences. BM is one of the largest "transformational festivals" in the world - gatherings that aim to bring people together through music, dance, art, and immersive experiences that challenge one to adventure, stretch their limits, and explore new boundaries. Intro music by Kalya Scintilla I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautTwitter - FinchCanFly YouTube (channel)YouTube (episode) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

We all have to start somewhere and for most of us, that somewhere is the beginning. Duh! I'm joined today by my long time friend Iskah Avaya to discuss the highs and lows of the spiritual path and in particular, some of the mistakes that are made when we first awaken to a greater sense of awareness. Are you someone who felt like you needed to enlighten ALL your friends and family to the awakened perspective that you so very recently grasped? Have you ever highlighted someone's indulgences and shortcomings while so conveniently ignoring your own? We've all been there. In this episode we discuss "spiritual bypassing" and also take some digs at the weird beliefs of the new age community. We also discuss masculine and feminine dynamics and where we think today's social trends will bring us.Reach Iskah at medicineweaver@gmail.comwww.iskahavaya.comIntro music by Timo Beckwithhttps://store.cdbaby.com/cd/timobeckwith I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautTwitter - FinchCanFly YouTube (channel)YouTube (episode) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

My guest today is Kai San and this was an impromptu episode that ended up going DEEP! We started off talking about his experiences traversing the underworld with ayahuasca and eventually wound our way into the realms of depth psychology, mythology, astrology, and archetype. It's the subconscious things that drive us and our inner world is inevitably characterized into myths about the deeper human story that we all share. I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautTwitter - FinchCanFly YouTube (channel)YouTube (episode) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Psychedelic integration is the process that takes place after a psychedelic journey and is the opportunity to come to terms with the experience as well as apply the insights learned to one's daily life. It's an essential process but is often overlooked by many people who explore the shamanic realms. Too often we go straight back to our lives or ignore the insights that we've gained from the experience. Today I'm joined by Daniel Shankin from Mt. Tam Integration to talk about the integration process and why it's important, as well as the importance and benefit of ceremony and intention around the use of these substances.Learn more about the 6 week online integration intensive at tamintegration.comUse the code "Finch" for $50 off. Medicine song is Aguila Aguile by German Virguez y Lupita Castro. I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautTwitter - FinchCanFly YouTube (channel) YouTube (episode link) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Ayahuasca and the medicine path can provide tremendous opportunities for healing and growth but a person can also find themselves in harm's way if they're not careful. Today I bring you the experiences of Jesse Klein, who sat in over 100 ayahuasca ceremonies over a 3 year period. He tells of the highs and the lows, but in particular how he found himself overextended and depleted after such a focused time on the medicine path. I relate my own story as well, which is similar to Jesse's and so many other people I know. It's very easy to get caught up in the highs of ayahuasca and want to keep going faster and faster, higher and higher. We share some of the wisdom gleaned from difficult experiences and learning the hard way. I've decided to start sharing a medicine song after each episode because the music is such a beautiful and important part of these ceremonies. I speak a description and basic translation beforehand. The song at the end of this episode is Agua de Estrellas and it's performed by Diego Palma. I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Instagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautTwitter - FinchCanFly YouTube (channel)YouTube (episode link) https://www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

My guest today is The Man With No Name. He goes by Nanashi, which is Japanese for "no name," and he is a cultivator and exporter of psychedelic plants. This episode was recorded in Chiang Mai, Thailand when I was there in March 2018. Nanashi is an ethnobotanist and studies the relationship between people and plants. He has been nurturing his garden in Thailand for the last 15 years and I got to speak with him about his experiences with these plants as well as tap into the knowledge he has acquired through extensive study. He was willing to speak to me under the condition of anonymity, due to the fact that he puts himself at personal risk by doing the work that he does. We covered a number of subjects, including the benefits and dangers of datura, his experience gathering and eating peyote with the Huichol people, and a different way to make ayahuasca by using the leaves instead of the vine.Reach out to Nanashi at nanashigarden@gmx.comHe's also an administrator on the website http://www.sharetheseeds.me/Intro music is classical music from Northern ThailandI'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) YouTube (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

I traveled to Asia for two months this Spring to experience different cultures and ways of being. It's so easy to forget the ways in which we view the world through our native cultural lens. Travel always helps me to illuminate those aspects of myself that are a product of cultural conditioning so that I can better understand who I really am apart from it.   In this episode of Chronicles of a Psychonaut, I sit down with new friend Natalie Goni in Hong Kong. She's originally from England and has been living there for the last 5 years. We talk about the differences between Eastern and Western cultures, the respectful nature and efficiency of Hong Kong (in spite of it being one of the most densely populated cities in the world), and a Brit's view on America and some of the advantages of American culture that some of us may not have considered.With prior experience in corporate finance, Natalie is a personal and professional business coach and helps people strike a sustainable balance between functionality and personal wellness. Check her out at www.nataliegoni.com This is the first of two episodes I recorded in Asia. Tune in next week when I take us to Thailand to speak with an ethnobotanist who started a business there growing psychedelic plants.I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out my YouTube channel: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://youtu.be/mNQbgU_MVI4 (episode link)www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

SEX. It's the topic of today's episode, as well as the word most likely to get your attention! Join me as I speak with Jasmyn, who works in the field of sexual healing and helps her clients recover from trauma and open into greater levels of intimacy. Her work involves sensual and sexual touch as well as relationship and intimacy coaching. The field certainly is taboo in our culture but we talk about the benefits of receiving services offered by a professional provider.   Intimacy is a huge part of relationships and we discussed some of the reasons why passion in relationships can fade and how to reignite the spark as well as some of the common misunderstandings between men and women and how to bridge the communication and intimacy gap to help overcome what lies between us. We also discussed feminine empowerment in the modern age and how women can find their power and feel safe to be radiant in an often sexually aggressive culture.   I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel)https://youtu.be/MXwtVNhL73g (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Chronicles of a Psychonaut is about much more than psychedelics. It's really a platform for story telling. At one point I realized I have a lot of very wise friends with incredible stories that have largely gone untold. These are regular people with extraordinary experiences in the realms of visionary plants, sexuality, healing and trauma recovery, community building, etc. This podcast was created to be a repository for these stories from people like you and me. Have a story to tell?? Let me know! Today's episode features Denell Nawrocki. She tells her story of how she healed herself from HPV and cervical dysplasia without the invasive methods used in Western medicine. She now helps educate other women on how to do the same. We also talk about sexuality and the 3 types of orgasm a woman can experience, the benefits of meditation, co-dependency and unconscious manipulation, and even a bit about American history. This episode was originally recorded back in February. We had a fascinating and in-depth conversation and I think you'll enjoy it. Denell Nawrocki, MA is an Educator, Speaker, Guide and Facilitator specializing in women's health and earth-based healing. She believes in the body's ability to regenerate and guides others to connect to their body to find empowerment in self-healing.Since 2010, Denell has done extensive study in the fields of health, healing, personal transformation, indigenous wisdom, plant medicine and history. All of this culminates in her mission to lead people to be in loving relationship with their Body so as to repair the Sacred Web of Life. She received her MA in Integrative Health Studies from Calfornia Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), and a BA in History from UC Davis. Reach her at:http://www.cervicalwellness.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/denell.nawrocki/https://www.instagram.com/cervicalwellness/ I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://youtu.be/UsSWAYjO93Q (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

I am joined today by Sena Shellenberger, who organizes cacao retreats to help people get in touch with their emotions and open their hearts. She left her job at Google to pursue an interest in plant medicine and the healing path. In this episode we hear her story and experiences with cacao and ayahuasca. Cacao is the raw form of chocolate and has been used by indigenous people in Central and South America for thousands of years. It contains an alkaloid related to caffeine called theobromine, which is stimulating and increases blood flow in the body. It also helps people get in touch with their emotions, especially those related to the heart. Sena ShellenbergerInstagram @sena__mariawww.sena-maria.com I'd love to know what you think! Let me know on social media and check out the video stream on YouTube: Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube (channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h0A1MuZjY0 (episode link) www.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com

Chronicles of a Psychonaut is about personal growth and the psychedelic experience. Human beings have been altering their consciousness since the beginning of recorded history, be it with caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, or psychedelics such as marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, or recent chemicals like LSD. Come and listen to my real life tales of peering through the "doors of perception." We will delve into the insights and wisdom gleaned from the experience as well as the dangers and hard lessons. This episode is an introduction to one of the most powerful psychedelic plants, the Amazonian medicine known as ayahuasca. I am joined by my friend Lauren Pittman to help describe the experience and we discuss the pharmacology, aspects of the ceremony, and the overall spiritual experience. Please enjoy, and I welcome your feedback and interaction on social media.Intro and outro didgeridoo music by Jahni Coyote - http://www.jahnicoyote.com/ Reach out to me on social media:Twitter - FinchCanFlyInstagram - @chroniclesofapsychonautFacebook - Chronicles of a PsychonautYouTube - Chronicles of a Psychonautwww.chroniclesofapsychonaut.com