Worth The Fight Podcast

Matt Solocast:  After an 8-month pause, I'm back with a powerful update on my personal journey through psychedelic healing, grief, and transformation. In this episode, I share the heartbreak of the FDA rejecting MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, how ayahuasca helped me prepare for my father's death, and what it means to show up fully in the sacred role of caregiving. We'll dive into the power of plant medicine, the discipline forged in pressure, and why LSD microdosing is unlocking massive breakthroughs for me and my clients. If you're exploring psychedelic integration, men's work, microdosing mentorship, or personal growth through hardship—this one's for you. Topics Include: Psychedelic healing & sacred plant medicine MDMA-assisted therapy & FDA rejection Ayahuasca, grief, and conscious caregiving LSD microdosing benefits & breakthroughs Men's microdosing mentorship & community Discipline, pressure, and post-traumatic growth

Chemistry professor Dr. Joey Lichter, breaks down how psychedelics work, the supreme importance of integration, the history of psychedelics, and the potential problems we will face as these misunderstood medicines are integrated into the mainstream medical model.    Dr. Joey Lichter Show Notes:  We discuss; -Started Psychedelic Club in 2021 [5:00] -Hype & Hope vs True Evidence [6:50] -Microdosing and creativity [9:00] -Dr. Joey Lichter's inspiration and motivation to serve [11:55} -Will MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD be approved by the FDA in August? [23:30] -Trip of Compassion [26:00] -Our broken medical system [29:00] -Risk of over-dependence on medicine [35:55] -Psychedelics, meditation, and our breath [39:30] -Brain chemistry: how psychedelics work [42:00]   Connect with Dr. Joey Lichter:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lichter/

Retired Navy SEAL Diego Ugalde shares his inspiring awakened journey and how to navigate the limitless path and journey within. Diego shares the best of both worlds illuminating insights from his incredible military career and his expansive, soulful psychedelic healing journeys and experience as a psychedelic integration coach. His understanding of spiritual principles and the predictable pitfalls on this emergent path is profound. Diego vulnerably shares his deep medicine work with some of the most powerful psychedelics on Earth, transcending trauma, shame, perfectionism, and disillusionment as he shifted to path of service, authoring Leading From The Deep: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Conscious Leadership. Diego's servant's heart, spirit of altruism, and selflessness are a true blessing for the movement and our global human family.    Diego Ugalde Show Notes:    We Discuss;    -Diego's soulful transformation with psychedelics [4:20] -Diego's calling to support other people's healing journeys [16:15] -Shifting to a state of curiosity instead of knowing [19:10] -The supreme importance of integration [31:30] -Psychiatrists with psychedelic experience will be the most sought after people in healthcare [42:45] -The opposite of learning is knowing [45:00] -Psychedelics teach in metaphors [59:00] -Just listen. It's not about figuring out [104:00] -Diego breaks down his approach to meditation [106:10] -Plant medicines are keys to locks we have within [1:10:30] -Most powerful psychedelic 5meo-DMT [115:45] -Heaven & Hell are within [1:22:00]   Connect with Diego Ugalde Social media:  LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegougalde/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetridentapproach/   The Trident Approach: https://www.thetridentapproach.com    To Purchase “Leading From The Deep: A Navy SEALs Guide to Conscious Leadership” https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Deep-Psychedelic-Conscious-Leadership/dp/B0CQGNN41W   Heroic Hearts Project: https://heroicheartsproject.org

David, the Cosmic Engagement Officer of the Dr. Bronners Soap Company, walks the talk and truly lives aligned with the psychedelic principles of love, peace, and unity. He shares his soulful transformation and the All-One Cosmic Vision of the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. I'm wowed by David's unrelenting spirit of altruism and his heartfelt commitment to selfless service and paying forward the grace of plant medicine healing through conscious business, activism, drug policy reform, and psychedelic healing. Get ready to be inspired!    David Bronner Show Notes   We Discuss;    -David Bronner's inspiration behind incredible service initiative [4:30]   -Veteran healing: Heroic Hearts Project & VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) [13:30]   -“Taking medicine is like going to confession.” [16:00]   -David's cosmic vision: medicine path and medicine journeys with Iboga [18:15]   -Ultimate antidote for addiction [27:30]   -Dr. Bronner's conscious capitalism initiatives [35:00]    -Drug reform on upcoming ballot in California & Massachusetts [39:30]   -Regulated access and self-regulated communities [48:00]   Helpful resources:   Dr. Bronners: https://www.drbronner.com   Heroic Hearts Project: https://heroicheartsproject.org VETS: https://vetsolutions.org   Sacred Plant Alliance: https://www.sacredplantalliance.org     Connect with David Bronner:    IG: https://www.instagram.com/bronner64/   https://www.instagram.com/drbronner/

What if the story of our origins is rooted in lies? What if our accepted societal understanding of our past is wrong? Is it possible that much of our suffering is the result of living life from an erroneous playbook? No other sees more clearly the trappings of BS Inc. than Dr. Chris Ryan. He shares loads of real-talk about the dire challenges confronting our human family and inspires us with a hopeful vision of a future more aligned with our past.    Chris Ryan PhD #104 Show Notes: We Discuss;   -Imbalanced view of the cost of civilization [6:00] -Dr. Ryan's experiences with psychedelics and how they've informed his path [12:25] -Caution about the intersection of psychedelics and commerce [17:30] -Inspiration for writing “Civilized to Death”. Thomas Hobbes “Human life before the state, was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short” Bullshit Inc. Lies. [19:20] -Bonobos & Chimps: Our evolutionary roots [30:00] -VET on Tangentially Speaking in 2017 [37:00] -Oregon's Psilocybin Initiative [40:00] -Industrial Addiction Recovery Complex: Our erroneous viewpoint of addiction [46:20]   Helpful Resources: “The Moral Animal” -Robert Wright “Drug Use For Grown-Ups” Dr. Carl Hart  “Fearvana” - Akshay Nanavati    Matt & Ryan on Tangentially Speaking in 2017: https://chrisryanphd.com/266-ryan-lecompte-matt-simpson-vet/ Connect with Dr. Chris Ryan and check out his pioneering work HERE   https://chrisryanphd.com Tangentially Speaking  “Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality” “Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress”    Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Matt's 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching  

Are you seeking to quiet your mind and ruminate less? Are you curious about how we can regulate our nervous system at will? If so, Jesse's got you, as he guides us with practical tips and strategies for best leveraging the power of the breath to be healthy, happy and strong with the inner peace that comes from knowing we are connected to our breath, our life force. He also illuminates how to safely engage cold exposure for resilience, boosted immunity, and reduced inflammation.    Jesse Coomer Show Notes:    We Discuss;    -Jesse Coomer's training with Wim Hof [6:45] -Our evolutionary ancestry is mismatched to our modern world [12:30] -Our dopamine system: why we ruminate [26:30] -Down-regulating our nervous system with conscious breathwork [29:30] -Cadence of Bliss: 4-7-8 [34:45] -Interrupting your rumination with slow breathing [39:00] -Consciously creating calm for optimal human performance [45:00] -“The Language of Breath” [57:30] -“A Practical Guide to Cold Training” [102:30] -Hormetic stress for building resilience, boosted immunity, reduced inflammation [103:00]  -Seeking the “safety zone” of cold exposure. Not too little; not too much [108:00]   Connect with Jesse Coomer:   To purchase "A Practical Guide to Breathwork" and other books: https://www.jessecoomer.com For training: https://www.languageofbreathcollective.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessecoomerbreath/

First we create our habits, then our habits create us. In this solocast, I break down what a typical day looks like for me and present many habits, practices, rituals that have helped to supercharge my health, energy levels, and productivity. Somethings that I didn't mention or share: Love those long walks in nature for creativity. I listen to inspired podcasts and audiobooks at night to keep up with the latest cutting-edge health directives. The supreme importance to get out and get sunshine in the first 30-60 minutes upon waking and turning on as much bright light as possible before sunrises. Getting consistent morning sunlight sets our circadian rhythm and is imperative for optimal sleep.    Helpful Resources:  Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com Wim Hof Guided Breathwork (11 minutes): https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ?si=YDG8F0BqjekPQu9A NSDR - Dr. Andrew Huberman (10 minutes): https://youtu.be/AKGrmY8OSHM?si=qrRO6pu6me8r1XTl 80/20 Principle -Richard Koch Why We Sleep -Dr. Matthew Walker Soul Lift Cacao: https://soulliftcacao.com Alpha Brain https://www.onnit.com/alphabrain/   For more on the Worth The Fight mission and message of hope and healing: www.worththefightbook.org 

Megan shares her brave journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, and attachment wounds to be healthy, happy, strong, and in love. She's utilized an earnest microdosing protocol and aligned synergistic practices to help attract her love partner. In our spirited discussion, we get super nuanced and illuminate how embracing discomfort is part of the process of rewiring our physiology from a maladaptive to an adaptive setting more aligned with our true self, and how the daily practices (meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, journaling, exercise) help to regulate our nervous systems and emotional responses.    #101: Megan: Show Notes We discuss; -Megan using microdosing to call in her love partner [3:45] -Healing inner child wounds [5:40] -Shifting the frame: “I get to do this!” Instead of “I have to do this” [7:30] -Power of intention and contemplative journaling [9:00] -Embracing discomfort as part of the healing process [17:15] -Find a worthy struggle or struggle will find you [20:08] -HEAL! Megan's brave story of overcoming from anxiety and depression [22:40]  -Heart-opening benefits of microdosing [29:10] -Nervous system regulation [34:00] -Megan's inspiration with The Brave Psychonaut: Health, Wellness & Spirituality Podcast [37:30]  -Parting words of hope and optimism [40:40] -GenZ: Mental Health, Authenticity & Purpose [41:30]   Connect with Megan:  https://www.instagram.com/the_brave_psychonaut/ Listen to The Brave Psychonaut podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wPQkY3pg54rLyuXrgwzSV HEAL!: Wholeistic Practices to Help Clear Your Trauma, Heal Yourself, and Live Your Best Life https://www.amazon.com/HEAL-Wholeistic-Practices-Trauma-Yourself/dp/B0CLZBBT2L By Dr. Randall Hansen featuring Megan and Matt

Juliana is back to share her critically important work with Healing Breakthrough, where they are working earnestly to lay the groundwork within the Veteran Affairs (VA) for MDMA-Assisted Therapy, which is very likely to be an approved FDA cure for PTSD within the next year. We illuminate the incredible possibility within the veteran community to lead this charge and to be a desperately needed rallying point to unify our fractured nation and global human family. It's time to come together.    Juliana Mercer Show Notes:    We discuss;   -Juliana's inspiring work with Healing Breakthrough [5:40] -MAPS Clinical Trials 71% no longer qualify for PTSD [7:00] -Veteran healing is bipartisan [10:45] -Power in vulnerability [15:30] -Juliana's self-care and integration practices [20:00] -Grieving her old self [26:30] -Netflix Boyscouts of America 82k plaintiffs of sexual molestation scandal [30:00] -Why veterans lead this charge [37:00] -Healing Breakthrough's strategy to scale MDMA-Assisted Therapy [41:10] -Only 15-20 private donors in the psychedelic space [49:00]   Connect with Juliana Mercer:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/xojmerc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianamercer/ Juliana@healingbreakthrough.org  www.healingbreakthrough.org    Helpful Resources:    VA Podcast: https://news.va.gov/va-podcast-network/ Heroic Hearts Project: www.heroicheartsproject.org  Magic of Surrender - Kute Blackson    Connect with Matt Simpson:    Worth The Fight Book: Kindle, Audiobook & Paperback  www.worththefightbook.org  IG @worththefightbook Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/psychedelics-and-limitless-personal-growth/ matt@nltrans.org 

It's a strange paradox, but there is Infinite power in peace. Franci, a kindred free spirit, courageously shares her brave journey overcoming religious trauma. We talk in-depth about the transformative nature of awe and travel, the science of meditation to rewire our brains and nervous systems, why breathwork is a game-changer, gradual cold exposure, how to get the most out of a contemplative journaling practice, microdosing and macrodosing, and the supreme importance of integration practices to cultivate health, happiness, strength and resilience from within. Lastly, Franci shares her incredible bucket list Thailand Meditation Retreat.    Franci Blanco Show Notes:   We discuss;    -Franci's inspiration for her unconventional path: Awe & Travel [10:00] -Yoga teacher training and the power of the breath [15:10] -Religious trauma [18:10] -Do it afraid [27:00] -Incredible science of meditation [31:50] -Franci's meditation practice and Vipassana Retreats [42:25] -RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture [52:00] -Power of contemplative journaling [55:20] -Breathwork: Wim Hof & NSDR [1:02:20] -Franci's psychedelic journey and microdosing for depression [1:25:15] -Thailand Meditation Retreat [1:33:15] https://www.happyheartsyogaproject.com/retreats   Helpful Resources: Calm App: https://www.calm.com Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com NSDR Guided Breathwork: https://youtu.be/AKGrmY8OSHM?si=Cn9Ozlk3UrXckKK1   Connect with Franci Blanco: IG: https://www.instagram.com/franciprana/ Website/Thailand Meditation Retreat: https://www.happyheartsyogaproject.com/retreats Breath Tribe Miami: https://www.breathtribemiami.com   Connect with Matt Simpson:  Worth The Fight Book: Kindle, Audiobook & Paperback  www.worththefightbook.org  IG @worththefightbook Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/psychedelics-and-limitless-personal-growth/ matt@nltrans.org 

Tired of those pesky addictive pharmaceuticals? Join us as we embark on a hopeful journey with Dr. Ben Malcolm, the Spirit Pharmacist, who's here to guide us through the critical intersection of psychedelics and traditional pharmaceutical medications. We talk in-depth about Ben's inspiring story, his extensive educational training, psychedelic integration, and how to best discontinue/taper off pills. Ben shares his vision of psychedelics being integrated into the mainstream medical model: both the wondrous possibility for healing and poignant concerns and conversations that will be paramount to the success of this movement.    Show Notes Dr. Ben Malcolm   We discuss;   -Psychiatry's massive ethical conundrum [9:30] -Integrating these potent therapies into the mainstream model [13:00] -Dr. Malcolm's personal journey becoming the Spirit Pharmacist [18:00] -Cognitive liberty [23:00] -Harmonizing social anxiety with MDMA [26:40] -Powerful journey's with Ayahuasca and LSD [29:05] -Psychedelics for objective awareness and shifting perspective [33:00] -Psychedelic integration and the importance of practical change [39:00] -Therapy vs. Coaching [42:20] -“Best Practices” of tapering off of SSRIs [45:30] -Holistic health boosts neurotransmitters [56:00]   Connect/Work with Dr. Ben Malcolm: Website: http://spiritpharmacist.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/spiritpharmacist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/spiritpharmacist

Andy shares his powerful story of overcoming. He brings us into the unconventional trial-by-fire training, the soulful initiation that led him to pursue holding space as a medicine man and ceremonial leader. We shine light on the huge opportunity to leverage Psilocybin's boosted neuroplasticity for deep healing and accelerated transformational growth. Andy shares how it all goes down as a preview and invitation to dream big ahead of our upcoming Sacred Plant Medicine Retreat at the Imiloa Institute in beautiful Costa Rica.    Andy Sudbrock Show Notes: We discuss; -Andy's backstory as an ecologist [7:00] -The Crucible: Burning it down to the ground [12:00] -Journeys with Ayahuasca [14:30] -Andy's awakening to his true calling [22:00] -Training to be a Medicine Man: Trial by fire training initiatory rite [30:00] -Imiloa Institute [38:30]  -Two-step process for healing [40:30] -Potential magic of neuroplasticity [48:00]   Connect with Andy Sudbrock:     Andy@SacredPath.Co Website: SacredPath.Co  IG: @andy_sudbrock  FB: https://www.facebook.com/asudbrock   Our 5-Star Luxury Costa Rica Plant Medicine Retreat with Dr. Lisa:  August 13 - 18th at Imiloa Institute:   https://imiloainstitute.com/project/open-your-heart-and-mind-in-paradise-with-dr-lisa/   DrLisaNapolitano@gmail.com  Matt@nltrans.org 

Emma Beckerle bravely shares her powerful story of soulful transformation, overcoming many addictions and mental health challenges. She's brilliantly synergized her background in corporate finance with her passion for plant medicine healing. We discussed psychedelic integration, microdosing + macrodosing, and shared many actionable tips and strategies to get the most out of these misunderstood medicines. Her fiery passion and inspired real talk is a breath of fresh air for the movement and beyond.    Emma Beckerle Show Notes    We discuss;   -Emma's personal journey overcoming mental health challenges [3:30] -Power of breaking the mold. Listen to your intuition [8:00] -Emma's experience with psilocybin [18:15] -The wondrous benefits of microdosing plant medicine [23:10] -Macrodosing with psilocybin to combat addiction [24:00]  -Powerful journey of Self-Love [33:10] -Sleep 1-pager from Huberman Lab: https://hubermanlab.com/toolkit-for-sleep/ -Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford Neuroscientist, sharing his personal healing journey with MDMA-Assisted Therapy [41:00] -Power of vulnerability and showing up authentically [48:00] -The plight of our US veterans with no access to extremely efficacious plant medicines [55:00] -Emma's work at ABO Performance & Advisory [58:00] -Ketamine TaskForce healing for veterans [104:10]   To connect with Emma Beckerle:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmabeckerle/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/emmabeckerle/ ABO Performance & Advisory: www.aboperformance.com   To connect with Matt Simpson:   Psychedelic & Limitless Personal Growth Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/psychedelics-and-limitless-personal-growth/ Worth The Fight Book: Kindle, Audiobook & Paperback  www.worththefightbook.org  IG @worththefightbook

Psychedelic pioneer and living legend Dr. James Fadiman shares his expansive wisdom on how to get the most out of an intentional microdosing protocol. There is an explosive cultural phenomenon of people using “micro” doses of psychedelic medicine to boost mood and energy levels; Dr. Fadiman breaks down why and the mechanism at play here, illuminating the wondrous Possibility in microdosing for health, well-being, expansive creativity, and deeper connection(s).  Show Notes Dr. James Fadiman:  We Discuss; -Massive surge in microdosing: Cultural phenomenon [6:30] -Microdosing for depression [9:30] -Microdosing and Connection/Sex/Intimacy [12:00] -Neuroplasticity: Massive leverage point [15:30] -“Start low, go slow & take time off” [16:45] -Safety of psychedelics and microdosing [18:00] -Placebo effect [24:00] -Pharma's failure: Depression keeps rising [33:00] -Fadiman's pioneering psychedelics for creativity studies from 1960s [34:30] -Practice of envisioning [41:30] -Psychedelics vs. Pharma model [47:20] -Dr. Fadiman's latest book: Your Symphony of Selves [54:00]   Connect with Dr. James Fadiman:   https://www.jamesfadiman.com https://www.psychedelicexplorersguide.com https://jordangruber.com/your-symphony-of-selves  

Old dogs can learn new tricks. And humans can thrive in the later years of life. We discuss Steven Kotler's new book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he explodes our fixed mindset around aging, inviting us all to rethink Possibility as we age. Steven, a world-renowned expert in flow science and peak human performance, imparts many actionable strategies to help us massively level up our games for more accelerated learning, elevated creativity & expansive productivity.    Show Notes Steven Kotler:    We discuss;   -Inspiration behind Gnar Country [5:30] -Steven's ambition to learn park skiing [11:00] -Peak performance aging study [13:00] -If first you don't succeed, start again one level higher [18:00] -Feeling shame and processing trauma for greater flow state [22:30] -Peak performance mindset [29:00] -Multi-tooled solutions and stacked protocols [31:30] -Flow requires recovery [35:00] -TV & Alcohol block flow [38:00] -Rules for flow [49:00] -Success in dangerous environments is knowing the line between fear and too much fear [50:30]   Gnar Country website: https://www.gnarcountry.com A Strange Experiment in Peak Performance Aging video: https://www.gnarcountry.com/gnar-country-experiment   To Connect with Steven Kotler:  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/?hl=en twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotler?lang=en facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/ linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/   Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook www.worththefightbook.org 

Triumph Over Trauma: A timely blessing for our human family and world mired in pain & suffering. Dr. Randall Hansen leverages the incredible power of story to illuminate the Possibility in the emerging frontier of psychedelic medicine. He showcases 23+ personal shares of brave seekers using a myriad of different psychedelics at many dosage levels for various intentions from people from all walks of life. “Triumph Over Trauma” is a fantastic compilation and up-to-date depiction of all the reasons to be hopeful as psychedelic medicine makes its way into the mainstream. If you are seeking a trusted guidebook to navigate the wondrous path ahead, this book is for you.    Show Notes Dr. Randall Hansen We discuss;   -The inspiration behind “Triumph Over Trauma” [5:30] -Journaling as a supremely potent integration tool [8:45] -Dr. Randall Hansen's intention for engaging psychedelia [15:00] -Cultural shifts towards vulnerability & authenticity [25:30] -The incredible power of story [32:00] -DSM over 100 mental health disorders [35:00] -Ran's passionate motivation for working with our underserved veteran population [44:30] -“Bad Trips” are BS Inc programs [56:00]   Connect with Dr. Randall Hansen:    TriumphOverTraumaBook.Com  To purchase “Triumph Over Trauma” on Amazon HERE FB: https://www.facebook.com/randallshansen LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallshansen/

Proceed with caution. Bestselling author Kute Blackson brings the fire while standing in many hard truths. If you are content with the status quo, this episode might not be for you. Kute illuminates the Magic of Surrender and how to harness the incredible power of surrender to live your highest purpose. He shares many actionable tips and strategies to massively level up your life by letting go. Your Next-Level awaits...    Kute Blackson Show Notes: We discuss; -Magic of Surrender [4:00] -Surrender is the pathway to freedom [7:50] -Kute's journey as a healer [13:30] -Expansive spiritual training and impactful coaching [17:30] -Reframing pain [23:00] -Phases of surrender [30:00] -Collective healing and Kute's hopeful heart [40:30] -Heal yourself to heal the world for a peaceful planet [47:00] -The potential in psychedelic plant medicines: Kute's prudent advice and perspectives [51:00]   Connect with Kute Blackson: FB: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow IG: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/ SoutTalk Podcast: https://kuteblackson.com/soultalk/ Kute Blackson's 12-Day Expansive Transformational Retreat: BoundlessBlissBali.com 

It was a special honor having microdosing pioneer Paul Austin, founder of the ThirdWave on the Worth The Fight Podcast. Paul's message is all about catalyzing transformation through intentional psychedelic use. He is a leading voice in psychedelics for personal growth, creative insight, and professional transformation. His book “Mastering Microdosing” was a true gem. A must-read for anyone seeking to harness the incredible potential of psychedelia.   Show Notes Paul Austin:   We discuss;   -Paul's journey with alternative medicine cannabis/psychedelics [5:00] -Definition of microdosing: Sub intoxication [12:40] -Why follow a microdosing protocol [15:20] -Psychedelics as a skillset [19:30] -Psychedelics & flow state [30:00] -Microdosing LSD vs Psilocybin [34:30] -Paul's ideal flow day [36:15] -Leveraging psychedelics for moving through social anxiety [39:30]   Connect with Paul Austin & The ThirdWave  https://www.paulaustin.co https://thethirdwave.co   Connect on Instagram:  @paulaustin3w @thirdwaveishere Coaching the coaches: https://thethirdwave.co/sp/coaching-certification-program/ “Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life” Highly recommended! Purchase HERE

Dr. Karolina Mikos shares her incredible healing journey that led to a big shift out of conventional medicine into holistic medicine & tripsitting guidance. She bravely shares her own struggles out of depression and into her calling of paying forward the grace of plant medicine healing. This past year we've been co-hosting meetings on the Psychedelic & Limitless Personal Growth Meetup, and I am continually inspired by Karolina's compassion and earnest service aspirations. She is doing super important work holding safe space for plant medicine healing.    Dr. Karolina Mikos Show Notes:    We discuss;    -Dr. Mikos plight/background as an internist [2:20] -Her healing with Ayahuasca [5:00] -Doctor burnout [8:20] -Trusting intuition and the calling within [17:30] -Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional [27:15] -Hormesis: Healthy Stress for resilience and growth [34:30] -The inspiration behind her Tripsitting offering and her process [39:30] -What its like to work with Karolina [48:40] -Supreme importance of integration [52:15] -The vast array of integration practices [1:00:00]   To contact and work with Dr. Karolina Mikos:    Kmikos.md@gmail.com  IG @karolinamikosmd   Psychedelic & Limitless Personal Growth Meetup:   https://www.meetup.com/psychedelics-and-limitless-personal-growth/   Worth The Fight Book: Kindle, Audiobook & Paperback    www.worththefightbook.org  IG @worththefightbook matt@nltrans.org 

Helping those who can't help themselves. That is what the psychedelic movement is all about. Mike shares his expansive wisdom and loads of pragmatic advice on how to massively level up your game. We talk psychedelic healing & integration, power of intention, morning ritual, habit stacking, microdosing, altruism, and so much more.    Show Notes Mike Mumola #89: We discuss; -Mike's journey with psychedelic medicines [3:30] -Breaking down the erroneous DARE programming [11:15] -Answers to life's challenges coming from the heart [20:00] -Mike & Paola's calling: Helping those who can't help themselves [22:22] -Terence McKenna: “Culture is not your friend!” [26:20] -Aaron Rodger's reigning 4X NFL MVP sharing his ayahuasca journey [32:15] -Incredible power in Intention and Set & Setting to embrace change [40:00} -Why coaching? Once that train gets moving it's hard to stop :) [42:00] -Morning routine [44:30] -Mike's experience with microdosing Ibogaine & psilocybin [47:10]   To connect with Mike Mumola:    https://mikemumola.com https://www.instagram.com/mikemumola/

Gerardo's book is a masterpiece: Brave, bold, timely, selfless, and truly an inspirational program of overcoming. “Taking Back My Mind” is a game-changer for anyone seeking to heal to become the best versions of themselves. In our spirited conversation we talk psychedelic medicines, integration practices: Wim Hof & Stoicism. And we aggressively confront the failed war on drugs and the carnage left in its wake.    Show Notes Gerardo Urias:   We discuss; -Gerardo's journey with psychedelic medicines [4:40] -How we treat ourselves is how we treat others [10:20] -Wim Hof & Psychedelics [13:40] -Inspired by Tim Ferriss's 80/20 rule [16:15] -How stoicism helps us integrate psychedelic healing [21:00] -Amor Fati: Love Your Fate! [23:45] -An invitation for 10X growth [36:20] -Flow is the answer [40:00] -Thoughts on the failed, unjust, racist War on Drugs [45:00] -60/70s vs our current psychedelic renaissance [59:20]     Useful Resources:    “Stealing Fire” by Steven Kotler/Jamie Wheal, Plant Medicine Podcast w/Dr. Lynn Marie Morski's  Psychedelic Medicine Association    Contact Gerardo Urias:   FB: @takingbackmymind IG: @gerardourias77 https://takingbackmymind.com/ “Taking Back My Mind” Please support a brave first time author and pick up a copy of Gerardo's game-changer book

Jillian brings a novel approach to optimal health and emotional well-being. She bravely shares her healing journey overcoming childhood trauma and her earnest intentions to pay the grace of plant medicine healing forward. She has put together an inspiring offering that gets to the root by fostering sisterhood and deep healing with Ketamine therapy. We talk psychedelic healing and how to best integrate for getting the most out of the experience to be healthy, happy and strong.      Jillian Acosta/The Root Cause Method Show Notes: We Discuss; -Jillian's struggles with eating disorder [5:10] -Healing her relationship with food in plant medicine ceremony with sassafras [10:00] -First profound healing retreat with Ayahuasca [19:30] -Getting to the root trauma [26:00] -Handling challenging emotions [29:30] -Magical power of sisterhood [40:00] -The gifts that came from trauma [47:00] -Leveraging neuroplasticity for positive change [50:45] -Roots, Seeds & Trees 12-Week Program [53:10] -More thoughts around integration [1:00:00] -Morning ritual [1:04:00]   Helpful resources:    -The Tim Ferriss Show - “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle -The Wisdom of Trauma with Gabor Mate https://thewisdomoftrauma.com    To contact Jillian:    Website: https://www.therootcausemethod.com Email: Jillian@therootcausemethod.com  IG:@therootcausemethod & @jillianacosta_rd IG: @drmichelleweiner

We dive deep into the massive potential in an earnest intentional microdosing protocol. By leveraging the elevated neuroplasticity we can adopt and then stack healthy habits aligned with our goals and aspirations in an accelerated manner. Huge upside with very low risk. Dream. Decide. Do.    Magic n' Microdosing Show Notes/Resources:   Psychedelics & Limitless Personal Growth Meet Up   Psychedelic Explorers Guide - Dr. James Fadiman    Neuroplasticity & Microdosing Beckley Foundation    A Really Good Day - Ayelet Waldman    Magic n' Microdosing Group Coaching Offering Program Details   Hearthstone Collective Kanna “Play” Microdose: 10% off coupon code: WORTHTHEFIGHT

Are you curious about starting an intentional microdosing protocol? Are you concerned about legality? Well, Phoebe & Ryan from Hearthstone Collective share a powerful South African plant medicine Kanna which is legal and easily accessible. In our spirited discussion, we talk all things microdosing and everything one might need to know to get the most out of a microdosing protocol.    Show notes HearthStone Collective Podcast #85   We Discuss;   -Ryan's heart-opening Kanna Experience [10:00]  -Benefits of Kanna [11:15] -Engaging an intentional microdosing protocol w/Kanna [21:10] -Microdosing and PTSD [31:30] -How to microdose [33:50]   Helpful Resources:    “The Immortality Key” -Brian C. Muraresku “Lost Connections”- Johann Hari   Hearthstone Collective: https://hearthstonecollective.com   Connect w/Hearthstone Collective on IG: @hearthstonecollective @_phoebe_mcpherson @ryan.latreille   Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Support our show? Here is a Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   To work with Matt: Private 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching/Microdose Support   

In our uplifting conversation, Hayden and I talk in-depth about her overcoming childhood trauma to live a wholehearted life. She shares vulnerably a horrific event that imprisoned her but also gave her an incredible understanding of what trauma is and the mechanism behind psychedelic-assisted therapy. We share a hopeful glimpse of what might be possible from the other-side of trauma: both individual and collective.    Show notes Hayden Bowen Podcast #28   We Discuss;     -Pushing against psychological immune system [12:48]   -Trauma cycle — Shake it off! [13:45]   -Listen to your body, it's trying to tell you something - Mom knows best [15:42]   -Profound message of hope for those with trauma: There is a Benevolent Universe waiting for you, that has been here the whole time [18:10]   -Beyond the scope of the trauma filter [18:36]   -Wisdom and deep intelligence: Your attention has to go right on this spot(Your trauma) until you burn through it [22:10]   -The body never forgets [23:50]   -My coming out of the Psychedelic Closet [29:45]   -Lessons of the Vine! Title of my psychedelic coming out post HERE [30:00]   -Rhythms of nature are so healing! [33:10]   -Holotropic Breathwork [33:45]   -Collective invitation to redesign and rewire what we are doing(as a society)[41:45]   -“We are all just walking each other home” -Ram Dass [44:25]   -Hayden's mother's overcoming Parkinson's disease: “Disordered Movement” [52:47]   -Mom's unwinding the unmet experiences in her body, and early childhood upbringing [55:05]   -Hayden's mom's Psychedelic healing MDMA-assisted therapy [59:10]   -Generative Parkinsons(Not Regenerative Dis-Ease) [1:02:54]   -Meeting our darkness is necessary to know our full light [1:05:00]   -One consciousness at a time - Janine, WTF Podcast #6 [1:09:30]   -Parting words from Hayden [1:14:15]

Doug shares his powerful story of getting off of pharmaceuticals to finding a second lease on life: elevated energy & Self-awareness with renewed focus on serving our human family. As the Chief Empathy Officer of Empathic Health Doug is building community within the psychedelic space, providing a safe space where like-minds can connect, learn and grow together. He shares his inspiring story and hopeful outlook for that Better World Our Hearts Know Is Possible. 

Most of us agree it's long been time for a good ol' grassroots Love Revolution. The table is set. Our US war veterans amid a mental health crisis and suicide epidemic need us more than ever before. I believe our struggling but resilient warriors are our nation and the world's great hidden strength. Now is the time. Let's empower them to push this edge and lead us into the psychedelic unknown.  & some thoughts and impressions around the Dr. Joe Tafur's River Course where a community of inspired psychedelic enthusiasts dove deep around the spiritual and emotional dimensions of healing.

We dive deep exploring the power of the breath. We discuss the importance of daily practice, and how conscious breathing can give us autonomy over our nervous systems. Robbie shares his inspiring story out of addiction to a dream life of service to others. This episode is rich with psychedelic integration strategies, hacks, tips, that invite for accelerated healing and transformation. Towards the end we do a breathwork practice demonstrating the power of Othership.    Connect with Robbie Bent:  https://www.othership.us/app IG: @othership.us @robbiebent 

Dr. Dan Engle graciously shares his spiritual insight and pragmatic perspective of our uncertain times like no other illuminating how to best walk the psychedelic path in service to our brothers and sisters, and collective awakening. We push the edges and unpack the perils and potential of our precarious present times. Dan brings novel ideas and strategies around initiation and integration and a wealth of perspective being a true psychedelic pioneer.    Show notes Dr. Dan Engle Repost Podcast #80   We Discuss;   -Possible perils confronting human family: We don't know if we are going to make [10:30] -Reclamation of the feminine voice after thousands of year of Patriarchy subjugation [15:30] -FEARVANA: “Suffer Well” Reframing our suffering and using fear to accelerate our growth - Akshay Nanavati [19:15] -Dan's potentially life-saving integration tips and perspective [28:20] -Everybody wakes up in their own way [32:20] -We are not meant to this in full isolation [41:10] -Profound understanding of transformational process[43:10] -Integral Psychology: Grant Cartwright [44:50] -How we treat the Earth is how we treat the feminine. And we are not doing a very good job[52:30] -Our collective soul-sickness [53:00] -Screen time biggest addiction for the coming generation [56:55]   **Disclaimer**This program is for general informational purposes only, so you can understand more about the brain and body and how they heal, it does not constitute the practice of medicine or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice.  No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. It is not a prescription; you must talk with your own primary doctor for that. There are a variety of factors that contribute to your healing process, your body is complex and your circumstances are unique. For questions or more information about working privately with us contact the Managing Director at info@halotrustorganization. Copyright © HALO Trust Organization. All rights reserved. All information, records, recordings, meetings, conversations are held in and protected by private trust agreement.     Connect w/Dr. Dan Engle: IG: @drdanengle https://drdanengle.com The Concussion Repair Manual B.O.L.D.; Freedom From Meds   Full Spectrum Medicine   Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Matt's 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching   To financially support our NFP Worth The Fight service project with monthly donations on Patreon  

Integrate means to make whole. These 8 pillars help us to optimize the psychedelic experience and make the profoundly impactful insights more actionable in our lives and the day-to-day. What good are these peak experiences if they aren't making the world a better place? What is this all for?    Show notes: -Integration Theory,  -Foundational Practices, -Flow Science and Belief, -Breathwork! Wim Hof Method — NSDR slow breathing,  -Fasting/Intermittent Fasting, -Microdosing Psychedelics, -Organic Raw Cacao, -Altruism: Paying it all forward   Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   To work with Matt: 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching    

Dr. Joe Tafur works earnestly to bridge the worlds of modern science and traditional healing. Like none other, he has one foot rooted in each world; the shamanic realm and the Western medical model. In our hopeful podcast, Joe illuminates the role of Spiritual healing in healthcare and what might be possible with these powerful misunderstood medicines.    **This podcast is for informational purposes only. None of this medical advice.**    Dr. Joe Tafur Show Notes: We Discuss;   -Our collective soul-sickness [5:00] -Economic pressures and precarious challenges facing our country [14:45] -Serving others for the sake of love and meaning [17:10] -It is Worth The Fight! [19:10] -Joe's inspiration of his book “The Fellowship of the River” [20:30] -The role of Spiritual healing in healthcare [26:30] -What is possible? Mind/Body/Spirit research [34:00] -Epigenetics and trauma [37:10] -Modern Spirit and MAPS submitting date for publication [38:50] -MAPS.org goal to help people find their inner healer [42:10] -Dr. Joe Tafur's viewpoint of Psychedelic Integration [44:44] -October 20th — The River Course: Online course designed around the book [53:30]   The Fellowship of the River - purchase Dr. Joe Tafur's game-changer book HERE   Modern Spirit: https://www.modernspirit.org   The River Course: https://www.drjoetafur.com/the-river-course   https://www.drjoetafur.com/about   IG: https://www.instagram.com/joe_tafur/    

Why Flow might be the key to unlocking our Infinite potential? Flow science research shows that while in a Flow State we have massively leveled up Creativity, Productivity, and Learning.  THINK: Big data for the mind. Flow is a massively disruptive technology. There is a new frontier emerging. A more sane and humane story about the truth of our being is being told in real-time led by the exponential sciences underlying Psychedelics, Meditation & Flow.   Show notes Matt Solocast:   -“Stealing Fire” -Steven Kotler/Jamie Wheal    -“FLOW” - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi    TED TALK: https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness?language=en   -Flow Science: Productivity, Learning, & Creativity   -Psychedelics & Limitless Personal Growth: Wednesday/Friday/Saturday morning guided breathwork sessions @Foster Beach.   Steven Kotler    Rick Doblin PhD   MAPS.org 

Pioneering DMT psychedelic researcher Dr. Rick Strassman shares his game-changing work and contrarian outlook and perspectives. We talk about the supreme value in set & setting and how the “expectancy effect” plays a much larger role in the outcomes we receive from peak psychedelic experiences. Dr. Strassman is an unsung hero in this movement who doesn't get proper due for being a first mover in the early 1990s initiating brave and controversial research around the effects of intravenous DMT.   Show notes Dr. Rick Strassman   We Discuss;   -Dr. Rick Strassman's inspired vision behind service projects [5:00]   -Pineal gland & melatonin [7:15]   -DMT research findings [12:30]   -DMT is not inherently spiritual [19:45]    -Dr. Strassman's views around mystical experiences [24:20]   -Expectancy Effect and Set & Setting [29:20]   -Inspiration for DMT & The Soul Prophecy [35:00]   -Hebrew Bible as a spiritual model for psychedelic integration [40:30]   -Huge amount of overlap in DMT state and prophetic experience [42:10]   -Adverse effects of psychedelic research model [45:00]   -Golden Rule [53:30]   Connect with Dr. Rick Strassman:    https://www.rickstrassman.com   DMT: The Spiritual Molecule    DMT: and the Soul Prophecy      Helpful Resources:    The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku   The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries by Dr. Carl Ruck   Storming Heaven by Jay Stevens    Acid Dreams by Martin Lee

Got Sacred Activism? Has there ever been a better time for conscious disruption? Probably not. Lola inspires us to reframe our struggles on the path of serving others. She also inspires a healthy dose of unfiltered real talk, eloquently articulating the truth of our being and what might be possible.      Lola Wright Show Notes   We discuss;   -Chronic slumber of separation [4:00]    -Lola's reason for being encouraged [6:35]   -Practical tips for integration [12:10]   -What if you don't need any saving? What if your essence is the source of your own salvation? [20:10]   -How can I fall madly in love with myself? [26:10]   -We all have a responsibility to find what brings us a sense of peace [36:00]   -Lola's view on trauma [38:00]   -Why Lola hasn't had a psychedelic experience [40:30]   -The power of breathwork [42:10]   -What if there is less to be done, and more to be undone [43:30]   **Correction — Maine DID NOT decriminalize psychedelic plants—the Maine senate didn't approve**   -What is next for Lola [52:30]       Connect w/Lola Wright   The Fierce & Loving Podcast  IG: @lolapwright https://www.lolawright.com/ourcircle/          

Stuck in your head? Stacy grounds us and gets us back into our bodies, where there is Infinite wisdom far beyond our monkey minds, graciously sharing insights around somatic healing and emotional freedom techniques. We talk about psychedelic integration, strategies for health and well-being, and do a live demonstration of tapping.     Stacy Claxton Show Notes:   We Discuss;   -Stacy's experience with flow [6:15] -Curiosity being a driver to explore why people aren't healing and getting better [12:10] -First experience with ayahuasca [13:55] -Dark Night of the soul and the power of integration [15:10] -Pausing the learning and writing your own story by journaling [20:45] -More about integrating psychedelic experiences [24:15] -Somatic: Allowing the body's wisdom to shine! [ 26:50] -PSA for Emotional Freedom [29:30] -You can transmute anything from your past into an empowering possibility [35:30] -Tapping transformational benefits [39:55] -Tapping Emotional Freedom Exercise [45:40]   Connect with Stacy Claxton:   Stacy@soulsinsynergy.com    https://www.soulsinsynergy.com   Want to try tapping? Group coaching coupon code HERE: WORTTHEFIGHT   PsyT - Dallas Psychedelic Society   

In our hopeful conversation, we talk about the beauty in cannabis as a psychedelic, the power of “set & setting”, psychedelic integration, patience as supreme grandmaster teacher, pragmatic tips for living healthy, happy, and strong service-driven lives, the value of engaging shadow work and finding the gift in our darkness. Libby Cooper, the CEO of Space Coyote inspires us to explore the lighter, playful side of life, she graces us with her optimistic perspective and outlook, and plentiful seeds of accelerated transformational growth.   Show Notes Libby Cooper/Space Coyote    We Discuss;   -How have psychedelics impacted your journey? [4:13] -How do you feel about set and setting [5:49] -Intergration practices from day to day [16:01] -Seeking out discomfort [22:24] -What keeps people from leaning into their edge? [29:25] -Where do you see psychedelics in the next 5 years [40:32] -Where to find Libby and Space Coyote [47:22]   Helpful Resources:    Yvon Chouinard “Let My People Surf” Steven Kotler — Cannabis & Creativity  Dr. Dan Engle — Full Spectrum Medicine Akshay Nanavati “Fearvana” Steven Pressfield “War of Art”, podcast with Aubrey Marcus Brene Brown's Paradoxical Power of Vulnerability      Connect with Libby Cooper & Space Coyote Space Coyote Website - https://www.spacecoyote.org Space Coyote Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thespacecoyote Space Coyote Instagram -IG @spacecoyoteofficial Libby Cooper Instagram - IG @libbycooper Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Matt's 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching   To financially support our NFP Worth The Fight service project with monthly donations on Patreon    

Repost: Zach Carothers, bassist for Portugal. The Man. shares his personal experiences with Psychedelic Medicines. We talk in-depth about the band's inspiring activism through the PTM Foundation, giving Voice to the marginalized and overlooked. In our Hopeful conversation, Zach delivers a rockstar performance in Realness and Authenticity—telling it how it is, Unabashedly confronting our nation's mental health challenges and systemic injustices.    Show Notes Portugal The Man, Zach Carothers: https://www.portugaltheman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/portugaltheman https://twitter.com/portugaltheman https://www.instagram.com/portugaltheman/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Portugalthemanband     Zachary Carother's Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/zacharycarothers/

Mystic, singer, songwriter, storyteller, poet, activist, Leah Song graciously shares her warm, loving, and compassionate insights and perspectives of what ails our collective. Leah is the frontwoman of the band Rising Appalachia, We got to the root of a lot of our societal struggles with health & well-being. In our hopeful conversation, we talk psychedelic integration, accelerated personal growth, and ways to live healthy, happy, strong—service-driven lives.       Show Notes Leah Song/Rising Appalachia      We Discuss;     -What's going on in the world [4:13]   -Corrupt, failing systems [6:22]   -Prison Reform - 13th documentary [7:31]   -Chimps and the Patriarchy, Sex at Dawn book [12:41]   -Psychedelics [18:57]   -A Warrior's Struggle [29:20]   -Rights of passage? Required service [34:00]   -MAPS, PTSD and Depression [44:19]   If you're struggling, you're onto something. Words of encouragement [49:36]   Helpful Resources:    13th Documentary - https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741   Sex at Dawn - https://www.amazon.com/Sex-Dawn-Stray-Modern-Relationships-ebook/dp/B007679QTG   MAPS - https://www.barrons.com/articles/the-first-phase-3-success-for-psychedelics-will-pave-the-way-for-an-industry-51620692810 / https://maps.org/   Rising Appalachia - https://www.risingappalachia.com  To Listen to New Album: The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know IG: @risingappalachia   Leah Song - IG: @leahsongmusic   Leah Song Music YouTube         Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook   Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible   Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Heroic Hearts Project: US veterans healing PTSD with ayahuasca 

Are our nervous systems dynamic? Yes. Trauma-informed therapist and life coach Julianne Dallas breaks this down! She is dialed in with a profound understanding of trauma and the nervous system and ways we can heal to become our most authentic Self. She shares her powerful story of overcoming and illuminates the value of mentorship to enhance healing and promote accelerated growth.      Worth The Fight Podcast Julianne Dallas #70   We Discuss;   - What Motivates Julianne to serve our veteran community? [3:30]   - What's so important about repairing your Nervous System?  [7:02]   - How do you Improve your Nervous System? [16:20]   - The Importance of Connection [23:10]   - Thresholds of Pain and Dealing with It [29:37]   - Psychedelics, Healing and the Nervous System  [38:15]   - Before and After, Julianne’s Journey [46:33]   - The value of mentorship [53:53]     To Connect With Julianne Dallas and Explore 1-on-1 Coaching:   IG: @bodybyjules11   Worth The Fight Links: IG: @worththefightbook   Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   To financially support our NFP Worth The Fight service project with monthly donations on Patreon  

What if the story of our origins is rooted in lies? What if our accepted societal understanding of our past is wrong? Is it possible that much of our suffering is resultant of living life from an erroneous playbook? No other sees more clearly the trappings of BS Inc. than Dr. Chris Ryan. He shares loads of real-talk about the dire challenges confronting our human family and inspires us with a hopeful vision of a future more aligned with our past.      Chris Ryan PhD #69 Show Notes:   We Discuss;   -Imbalanced view of the cost of civilization [6:00] -Dr. Ryan’s experiences with psychedelics and how they’ve informed his path [12:25] -Caution about the intersection of psychedelics and commerce [17:30] -Inspiration for writing “Civilized to Death”. Thomas Hobbes “Human life before the state, was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short” Bullshit Inc. Lies. [19:20] -Bonobos & Chimps: Our evolutionary roots [30:00] -VET on Tangentially Speaking in 2017 [37:00] -Oregon’s Psilocybin Initiative [40:00] -Industrial Addiction Recovery Complex: Our erroneous viewpoint of addiction [46:20]   Power quotes:    “This is true. And if more people knew this fewer people would be suffering.” “Fuck it. It’s true. And people are suffering from this misinformation.”    Helpful Resources:   “The Moral Animal” -Robert Wright -Franz Duval    “Drug Use For Grown-Ups” Dr. Carl Hart    “Fearvana” - Akshay Nanavati      Connect with Dr. Chris Ryan and check out his pioneering work HERE   https://chrisryanphd.com   Tangentially Speaking    “Sex at Dawn”   “Civilized to Death” 

Nearly all of us agree that victims of sex abuse, child abuse, and those suffering from war trauma should have access to psychedelic medicines for healing. But what about “healthy normals," the ambitious who use these misunderstood compounds to explore consciousness or for personal growth to be healthier, happier, and stronger, of greater service to our collective awakening—on the path of purpose and possibility? Beneath the BS Inc limiting belief scarcity programs, we are all limitless beings: Just love.   Psychedelics & Limitless Personal Growth Helpful Resources:   “Tools of the Titans” -Tim Ferriss    “Can LSD Make You A Billionaire?”   “Own The Day: Own Your Life” - Aubrey Marcus    “Limitless” - Jim Kwik    Huberman Lab - Dr. Andrew Huberman   Psychedelic & Limitless Personal Growth Meet Up    Psychedelic & Limitless Personal Growth Book Club “Stealing Fire” - Steven Kotler/Jamie Wheal   Podcast Brought To You By Worth The Fight Book: Available Now On Kindle/Amazon/Audible  

Its 2021 and psychedelic medicines have gone mainstream. To keep pace with the rapid changes, there has been a wellspring of psychedelic societies popping up all over our country to provide community, education, create awareness, and hold space for people to share their experiences in a safe and supported environment. We share all the positive doings of the Milwaukee Psychedelic Society and illuminate the power of story to shift the overarching narrative in this full-on psychedelic renaissance.   Show notes Brittany Bolton:    We Discuss;   -Brittany’s inspiration behind starting the Milwaukee Psychedelic Society(MPS) in 2018 [3:30] -What the MPS is about [9:00] -Portugal’s Decriminalization [11:20] -Power of sharing your story [14:30] -How to start your psychedelic society or psychedelic meet-up [16:10]     Milwaukee Psychedelic Society Contact Info:    IG: @milwaukeepsychedelicsociety MPS Meet-Up: www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Psychedelic-Society/ MPS Website: www.psychedelicsocietymke.org

With what feels like an all-out war on human connection I share my shortcomings and my heart's deepest longings. Even with the all-pervasive spirit of fearful apathy raining down I choose to love. I choose to show up and give it my all. Thank you for hearing my romantic plea for a better world. 

Has there ever been a better time to engage a daily practice that boosts our immune systems, increases energy levels, while reducing pain and inflammation? Probably not. In addition to these vital benefits, its thought that the Wim Hof Method might produce indogenous DMT. We broach all this and much more in our spirited part 2 podcast conversation with Gerardo Urias, author of "Taking Back My Mind."   Gerardo Urias Part 2 Show Notes:   We Discuss;   -Healthy stress [6:55] -Bufo Toad, 5 meoDMT [10:00] -Spirit molecule [13:15] -Healing childhood trauma [16:20] -Psychedelics not required [17:15] -Anti-Fragility: Feeding off of chaos and discord [23:30]   Contact Gerardo Urias:   FB: @takingbackmymind IG: @gerardourias77 https://takingbackmymind.com/ “Taking Back My Mind” Please support a brave first time author and pick copy of Gerardo’s game-changer book

Gerardo’s book is a masterpiece: Brave, bold, timely, selfless, and truly an inspirational program of overcoming. “Taking Back My Mind” is a game-changer for anyone seeking to heal to become the best versions of themselves. In our spirited conversation we talk psychedelic medicines, integration practices: Wim Hof & Stoicism. And we aggressively confront the failed war on drugs and the carnage left in its wake.        Show Notes Gerardo Urias:   We discuss;     -Gerardo’s journey with psychedelic medicines [4:40] -How we treat ourselves is how we treat others [10:20] -Wim Hof & Psychedelics [13:40] -Inspired by Tim Ferriss’s 80/20 rule [16:15] -How stoicism helps us integrate psychedelic healing [21:00] -Amor Foti: Love Your Fate! [23:45] -An invitation for 10X growth [36:20] -Flow is the answer [40:00] -Thoughts on the failed, unjust, racist War on Drugs [45:00] -60/70s vs our current psychedelic renaissance [59:20]     Useful Resources:    “Stealing Fire” by Steven Kotler/Jamie Wheal, Plant Medicine Podcast w/Dr. Lynn Marie Morski’s  Psychedelic Medicine Association    Contact Gerardo Urias:   FB: @takingbackmymind IG: @gerardourias77 https://takingbackmymind.com/ “Taking Back My Mind” Please support a brave first time author and pick copy of Gerardo’s game-changer book

Noah brings loads of wisdom and perspective to the psychedelic renaissance from his vantage point as a pioneering psychedelic lawyer. In our conversation, we highlight the enormous opportunity and the looming pitfalls as our human family leans out into this unknown. We talk in-depth about the hopeful nationwide decrim movement happening at both the local and state levels.    Noah Potter Show Notes    We Discuss;   -Oregon’s Prop 109/Prop 110 [3:50] -State level legislation to decriminalize psychedelic/plant medicines [10:00] -All of this: A grand uncontrolled experiment [13:20] -Noah’s inspiration from LSD/Ibogaine [17:00] -Threats to psychedelic renaissance [22:02] -Phasing out the economies of scarcity [33:35] -How this movement might shake out…[39:20]   Resources:   Michael Pollan’s “How to Change Your Mind”   Martin Lee’s “Acid Dreams”   Noah Potter Contact:   PsychedelicLaw.com   PsychedelicLaw.blog   LinkedIN   nymha.com (New Yorkers for Mental Health Awareness)        Looking Through The Lens Podcast: Jake Fulk & Matt Simpson

Thank You Plant Medicine 2021: A compilation of some of our favorite plant medicine shares from the first 61 episodes. So much gratitude and appreciation for nature and the plants. Love. :)     **6 US cities and the state of Oregon have decriminalized plant medicines. Not 6 states. I mis-spoke**     Thank You Plant Medicine Show Notes:    -Zach Carothers, Portugal. The Man #33 [7:30] -Hayden Bowen #28 [8:20] -John Saul #54 [9:00] -Ben Weidenman#38 [9:30] -Mike Bledsoe #32 [9:50] -Guy McDermott [10:33] -Dr. Lynn Marie Morski [11:30] -Dr. Dan Engle [12:32] -Kelli Tennant [13:04] -Nick Meador, SoulLift Cacao [13:33] -Juliana Mercer [14:05]   **6 US cities and Oregon have decriminalized plant medicines. Not 6 states. I mis-spoke**    

Dr. Lynn Marie Morski is a superstar working to bridge the gap between conventional Western medicine and the bourgeoning psychedelic renaissance, bringing a novel angle and impressive resume: being a medical doctor, non-practicing attorney and having worked in the VA for many years. Having growing up in a conservative upbringing Dr. Morski’s compassionate beginners mindset lends for needed diplomacy and understanding to meet the people we seek to serve with these misunderstood healing medicines and therapies.      Worth The Fight Links: Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Matt’s 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching   To financially support our NFP Worth The Fight service project with monthly donations on Patreon  

The degree to which we face our darkness is the very same degree to which we can stand and love in our light. As a Navy SEAL who served our country for 24 years, seeing it all in war, Guy McDermott knows the dark and the light of the human experience. In the class of our world’s most elite, esteemed warriors, Guy gracefully shares his wisdom, spiritual insights, and an incredible story of bravely confronting his most challenging assignment yet: Pursuing the journey through the heart, overcoming childhood/war trauma to live a life of genuine heartfelt service to others.     Show Notes Guy McDermott   We Discuss;   -Guy’s experience with psychedelic medicine [4:15]   -Ego & Integration: Hold The Line [8:30]    -Guy’s reconciliation of childhood trauma[15:30]   -Getting to the root [22:40]   -Power of daily practice [31:10]   -Rewriting the story [38:50]   -Guy’s Integration Coaching Practice [48:30]   Power Quotes:   On the state of current pharmaceutical treatments: “They are draining us. We are still bleeding out. With the band-aids on.”    “It’s easier to live life as a victim than to have the courage to propel yourself into a higher realm”   “The entheogenics have a powerful way of bringing you back to center”     Resources:    Save A Warrior Retreat   Broods: Hold The Line   Brene Brown: Paradoxical Power of Vulnerability  “TRIBE”, by  Sebastion Junger   Being True To You       Connect w/Guy McDermott: Transitional Performance Integration Coaching: guy@transtionalperformance.com  

To celebrate Steven’s new book “The Art of Impossible” we have a generous give-away within our latest podcast episode. In this evergreen repost Steven gracious shares his game-changing, disruptive Flow research that empowers elevated learning, creativity, productivity & collaboration so we can massively level up our games. Steven, a renowned Flow researcher, author and futurist, maps for us the upper-limits of the human experience and how more flow might be a potential solution for the grand challenges we face as a species.   Show Notes Repost: Steven Kotler #15 We discuss: -“Mapping Cloud Nine: Neuroscience, Flow, and the Upper Possibility Space of Human Experience”    -Sounds True Partnership   -William James interested in the upper limits of ecstatic states   -1996 Emotions scientifically mapped for the first time    -Freud set off the “100 year detour” which split the science of high-performance and science spirituality    -Ten ongoing research projects at the Flow Research Collective    -Glenn Fox USC Gratitude Researcher   -Flow is the opposite of traumatic stress    -Imperial College of London: Difference Between Flow and Psychedelic    -More hope for advancements in healing PTSD    -Big Pharma’s Opioid Crisis: 193 people die each day, 70K PER YEAR—only 58k died in all of Vietnam    -Victor Frankl: “Less about the trauma and more about the frame we build around it”   -Shared neurobiology between Flow, Psychedelics and Meditation    -The pain of a bad psychedelic trip exceeds the pain of not getting into flow    -Flow for Writer’s Workshop    -“Psychedelics can be very, very useful when getting back to normal, resetting from trauma.” - Kotler   -Flow Cycle: Struggle/loading phase, Release, Flow, Recovery    -ABUNDANCE OR BUST!    -“The Future is Faster Than You Think” -Steven Kotler/Peter Diamandis    -“In the next 81 years, we are going to experience 20,000 years of technical change.” -Ray Kurzweil, Google Director of Engineering(41:55)   -Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal on James Altucher Show (52:10)     THE ART OF IMPOSSIBLE  MAPPING CLOUD NINE audiobook www.stevenkotler.com www.flowresearchcollective.com www.zerotodangerous.com (Free flow consultation) FutureFasterBook.Com January 28th (Preorder)   IG: @Steven.Kotler @soundstrue   Matt's links: Worth The Fight book: Purchase your copy on Amazon, Kindle, or Audible    Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Matt’s 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching   To financially support our NFP Worth The Fight service project with monthly donations on Patreon    

In the 60/70s we had free love and the counterculture. It’s 2021, and our world is in turmoil: fear, pain, suffering, confusion, apathy & unprecedented mistrust. And a friendly reminder: we are all on this clock with the climate crisis. No time to tune out and drop out. We need all hands on deck tuned in and showing up as our best selves! Our systems are breaking down—this feels like full-blown revolution—we are worth the fight!   With love from my heart to yours!      Pertinant Resources & Referential Data Points:   The Social Dilemma,   “DIGITAL MINIMALISM” -Cal Newport’s    MAPS: Phase 3 Clinical Trials for MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD   Oregon Decriminalization: Prop 109, Prop 110   Ram Dass/Terrance McKenna YouTube Video    “FLOW”, “STEALING FIRE”, “MAPPING CLOUD NINE”, “THE ART OF IMPOSSIBLE”     Worth The Fight podcast iTunes easy review link   Matt’s 1-on-1 Worthy Fight Empowerment Coaching   To financially support our NFP Worth The Fight service project with monthly donations on Patreon