Move Consciousness

One family shares their experiences healing together as mother, father, son, and daughter. They participated in Ayahuasca and San Pedro ceremonies at Gaia Sagrada, and share how it changed them.   Podcast Page: www.moveconsciousness.com Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/familia

This episode discusses two very different, but often complimentary plant medicines, Ayahuasca and San Pedro. Six guests share what it was like to participate in either a 7 or 12-day retreat at Gaia Sagrada. We discuss their intentions going into this journey, their experiences with each medicine, and how they felt by the end of the retreat. If you've ever wondered what it's like to do Ayahuasca in South America, this episode might be for you. Special thanks to Haana, Ray, Jude, Jack, Matt, and Tyreque for sharing your stories.   Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/gaiasagrada Podcast Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/ Twitter: @move_conscious IG: move_conscious

This episode we speak with Tim Schlidt, the co-founder of a psychedelic therapeutics investment fund called Palo Santo. We discuss the future of psychedelics from a biotech perspective. Which substances that are the most likely to receive FDA approval in the near future, and how the biotech sector is getting involved. From MDMA to psilocybin, and even some less common substances you may not have heard of. Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/palosanto Palo Santo Website: palosanto.vc/

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Richard Wallace is the founder and executive director for Equity and Transformation, and their mission is to “achieve social and economic equity for Black Chicagoans engaged in the informal economy. This episode we discuss the many faces of inequality and how it impacts the BIPOC community. From cannabis incarcerations to gentrification and everything in between. Hope you enjoy!   Podcast Page: www.moveconsiousness.com   Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/eat

This episode we’re talking about psychedelics and how being Asian-American can influence the journey. Our guest Serena Wu is an attorney and founding partner with the psychedelic law firm (Plant Medicine Law Group). She’s also the founder of Women is Psychedelics on Instagram, and creator of the Asian American Pacific Islanders Psychedelics Society. Serena shares her personal healing journey with plant medicines, from Ketamine to Ayahuasca and everything in between. She opens up about how culture can impact social support networks, stigma surrounding mental health, and the taboo topic of drugs.   Episode Page: moveconsciousness.com/serena

We focus on the intersection of law, psilocybin, and end of life care. Our guest is an attorney, who has fought for patient’s right to die with dignity and have access to substances that help with end-of-life care for the terminally ill. Kathryn L. Tucker is Special Counsel at Emerge Law Group, where she Co-Chairs the Psychedelic Practice Group. Ms. Tucker served as lead counsel representing patients and physicians in two landmark federal cases decided by the United States Supreme Court, Washington v. Glucksberg and Vacco v. Quill, asserting that mentally competent terminally ill patients have a constitutional right to choose aid in dying. These cases have helped bring nationwide attention to improving care of the dying, and to have established a federal constitutional right to aggressive pain management. Her most recent focus has been on utilizing Right to Try law to help terminally ill patients access psilocybin. Episode Page: moveconsciousness.com/rtt   Disclaimer: This episode does not give legal advice and there's no attorney client relationship being formed.   #psilocybin #mushrooms #psychedelics #law #rightotry #moveconsciousness

This episode, Nessi Gomes joins the show and shares what inspires her to create honest and authentic music, which resonates with listeners on a deeper level. Her music invites a connection to a dimension within ourselves that’s energetic, spiritual, and full of love. Hear stories about her worldly travels, music therapy, and how the Ayahuasca had a profound impact on her life.   Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/nessigomes   Nessi Gomes’ Website: https://www.nessigomesmusic.com/   Vocal Odyssey Workshops: https://www.vocalodyssey.com/

Welcome back to the second half of our conversation with Danielle Schumacher of THC Staffing Group. We pick up right where we left off and being with a discussion on the ethics of psychedelic use. Just because you can access a substance, should you? How much do we need to respect indigenous cultures? We also discuss policy implications that stem from the War on Drugs, and how Danielle incorporates inclusive hiring into her business model. Podcast Page: www.moveconsciousness.com THC Staffing Group: www.thcstaffinggroup.com  

Ever wonder how an ally could use their “whiteness” or privilege to advance other groups? Danielle Schumacher of THC Staffing Group shares with us her lived experiences, lessons learned, and suggestions on how to make spaces more safe for those who need it. Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/thc THC Staffing Group Website: www.thcstaffinggroup.com/

Welcome back for the continuation from our BLM Part II panel episode. This is the second half of the conversation, and we didn’t hold anything back! We discussed how to talk to young kids about everything that happened in 2020, compared racism in different parts of the U.S., discussed different approaches to handling racisms in the workplace, and solutions to building a better future. Special thanks to our panel members Aquilla, Jabari, Mary, and Nirshila Episode Page: moveconsciousness.com/blm3   Keywords: BLM, racism, black, African American, George Floyd, 2020, COVID

We have another great panel for you where we discuss the many events of 2020 from a non-white perspective. What were the George Floyd protests like in different cities, what it was like growing up in different parts of the U.S., and how employers responded to the BLM movement. Our panelists are all active in the community, and many have been trained by the incredible team from the Minority Training Program in Cancer Control Research. A huge thank you to the MTPCCR family for all that you do, and continue to do for communities in need. Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/blm2

Given everything that has happened during 2020, we thought this would be a great opportunity to discuss the racism in America and the Black Lives Matter movement in a panel format. Our guests have specialties in academia, law, and public health. They’re all incredible people individually, and it’s really something special to get them all together for this conversation. Inside this episode we welcome back friend to the show, Dr. Scott Finnie (from our Black History episode), and first timers Niles Pierson and Joshua Morrison. We hope you enjoy this thoughtful and heartfelt episode.   Listening Options Direct on our website: www.moveconsciousness.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z6mBZJKVSStcuZcT9C9e2?si=qllmDZliTeS3aL6fB4WrRQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-consciousness/id1489740209

Ready to crack open the American history books? We chat with Dr. Scott Finnie about what he considers the 5 root causes of prejudice, and solutions to each one. We also discuss major historical events in the fight for equality, how we got to where we are now, and what a path forward may look like. Please join us for this thoughtful and educational talk. Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/blackhistory

Almost everyone has heard of tarot cards, but are they a gimmick or a beneficial tool? We chat with friend to the show Dr. Melinda Spohn, and explore how tarot cards can be used as an innovative counseling technique. She interprets my cards, and shows us how these two traditionally unrelated fields can be seamless integrated. Hope you enjoy!   Episode Page: www.moveconsciousness.com/tarot

Whether you’re a marine biologist or just a fan of bioluminescence, there’s something in this episode for everyone. Learn about these tiny oceanic creatures called dinoflagellates, and how they create a visual spectacle at night. Inside this episode we chat with Dean from Pyrofarms about how their company has taken this beautiful phenomenon and packaged it up into a stunning orb that produces oxygen, is educational, and looks great in any home.   Listening Options Direct on our website: www.moveconsciousness.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z6mBZJKVSStcuZcT9C9e2?si=qllmDZliTeS3aL6fB4WrRQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-consciousness/id1489740209

We chat with Joseph Rauch of Public Goods about an unconventional model of compassionate capitalism, and how it can be good for our environment. Looking for an alternative to Amazon? Learn more about this atypical business, and what sustainable consumerism can look like.   Listening Options Direct on our website: www.moveconsciousness.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z6mBZJKVSStcuZcT9C9e2?si=qllmDZliTeS3aL6fB4WrRQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-consciousness/id1489740209

Ever wonder how a person becomes a healer? Rob Wergin shares his journey, and stories from his 17 years of experience.   Listening Options Direct on our website: www.moveconsciousness.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z6mBZJKVSStcuZcT9C9e2?si=qllmDZliTeS3aL6fB4WrRQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-consciousness/id1489740209

Inside this episode, we chat with someone who really lives and breathes yoga, Erin Grossman. We talk about the physical practice of yoga, philosophy, introspection, and top it off with plenty of great quotes to keep your mind contemplating.      Listening Options Direct on our website: www.moveconsciousness.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z6mBZJKVSStcuZcT9C9e2?si=qllmDZliTeS3aL6fB4WrRQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-consciousness/id1489740209    

Our guest this episode is Dr. Melinda Spohn. She shares her experiences serving the senior population, and how to make healthy adjustments as you age. Whether you're the child of an aging parent, or an aging parent yourself, you'll be reminded how much we're all connected.   Listening Options Direct on our website: www.moveconsciousness.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7z6mBZJKVSStcuZcT9C9e2?si=qllmDZliTeS3aL6fB4WrRQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-consciousness/id1489740209

In this episode we spoke with Brent Laffoon, a LA-based yoga instructor. Learn more about the physical practice of yoga, and how it's rich philosophy can be woven into your lives. Hear about Brent's journey into becoming a yoga instructor, and how to apply lessons learned to your daily lives. We hope you enjoy!   Podcast Website: moveconsciousness.com Keywords: yoga, meditation, breath, mental health, fitness  

A conversation with Dr. Varun Soni who serves his Los Angeles community in both a spiritual and scholarly capacity. On this episode we discussed Buddhism, India, and the loneliness crisis on college campuses.