Podcasts about adventures through the mind

Adventures Through The Mind is an interview-based podcast focusing on psychedelics. It is hosted by Canadian author and public educator, James W. Jesso. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Various Podcast Subscribe Options and Social Media Handles: https://linktr.ee/jameswjesso

Acacea Lewis is our guest for this episode of Adventures Through The Mind. Our interview explores a number of vignettes into her scholarly explorations of psychedelic mushrooms throughout human history, and especially in various African traditions. But the two main thematic arcs we travel in the interview are the work of the late Kilindi Iyi and the value and potential of high dose psilocybin experiences as a form of marital arts, primarily through the lens of Acacea's personal experiences. ... For links to Acacea's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind182 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   EPISODE SPONSOR The Spirit Plant Medicine Conference 2023 Happening in-Person and Online, Nov 3-5  Head to http://www.jameswjesso.com/spmc and use the promo ADVENTURES to get a 30% off the price of your ticket.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Yvette FC, Alex F, Eliz C, Nick M, Joe A, Heather S, & Heartwood Mushrooms ——  ... Episode Breakdown (0:00) Episode sponsor (1:11) Opening and guest bio (4:32) Patron Thanks (6:48) Interview begins (8:09) Acacea's journey into high doses of psilocybin (14:25) Acacea's journey with Kilindi Iyi (18:57) We see what we are interested in (22:54) The African use of psychedelic mushrooms (Egypt and Maasai) (30:20) The history of African martial arts, and the role of psychedelic states in martial arts practice (33:25) Debunking pseudoscience can backfire (30:08) An outline of Acacea's first banned talk (37:24) High dose psilocybin as a martial arts form (40:03) The value (and dangers) of taking high doses of psilocybin (43:44) Psilocybin mushrooms in the Aztec traditions (45:51) The value of high doses is exploration (of self and of reality) (56:05) Learning to be our authentic self through battle with the trained self (1:01:04) The importance of healthy community during high dose explorations (1:06:28) The challenges and opportunities of being stereotyped as a black woman in public advocacy of psychedelics (1:17:32) Considering the potential harms of “accidentally promoting” high doses | there will always be ignorance in the world (1:24:37) Psilocybin mushrooms can be harsh, just like mother nature can be harsh (1:26:12) A quick run down of the lectures Acacea will be giving at the Spirit Plant Medicine Conference. (1:27:05) Crystals as a technology for psychedelic experiences (1:32:23) Connecting with Acacea on social media, and her online school (1:35:20) Outro

This episode features Jeronimo MM of ICEERS Foundation and explores the potential dangers and pitfalls present for ayahuasca/plant medicine facilitators in non-traditional contexts. Dangers specific to the facilitators, that Jeronimo refers to as The 6 Pitfalls: Sex, Money, Power, Intercultural Relationships, and Legal Situations. We also do a deep dive into what a “non-traditional context” is and two potential harms that might come up for participants, namely “when the experience is too much” and “Ayahuasca told me that…” To use Jeronimo's words from the interview you are about to hear, this episode explores “How to avoid harming people who have put themselves under your care” We welcome Jeronimo back to Adventures Through The Mind for his fourth feature. His previous episodes were a dedicated interview on the complexity of the ongoing mainstreaming of psychedelics and the others were psychedelic cafes on how to protect from corporate influence and bad actors in the psychedelic scene, and the importance of ethnopharmacology for the future of humanity. If you are a plant medicine facilitator of any kind or know facilitators, this episode is definitely for you. However, this episode will be relevant to anyone interested in participating in any kind of plant medicine ceremony. As the dangers presented, facilitators are also dangers present to participants under those facilitators' care. Having a sense of what they are in advance empowers your capacity to better navigate the often murky world of underground facilitation. ... Importantly, this episode is a vignette into a portion of the 6-month course Jeronimo is putting on through ICEERS titled Increasing the Safety of Ayahuasca Sessions: A harm reduction course for facilitators in non-traditional contexts. The course begins on May 8 and the admission process ends on April 27. Meaning there is little time left to sign up, if you feel called to do so. More details (along with a video version of this interview) are available at bit.ly/ATTMind174 Or you can jump right over to the course page by heading to http://iceers.academy/ *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW** ***Featured image is courtesy of and copyright iceers.academy 2023   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telgram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Ian C, Yvette FC, Alex F, Eliz C, Nick M, Joe A, Nanci BF, & Heartwood Mushrooms ——    Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (7:01) Increasing the Safety of Ayahuasca Sessions Course (7:50) Patron thanks (9:11)) Interview Begins (10:21) A harm reduction course for Facilitators in non-traditional contexts. (14:31) Why non-traditonal use contexts for ayahuasca require additional protocols to protect participants and facilitators (20:03) Dangers for participants: when the experience is too much, flight-response, disassociation, psychosis (29:18) The fine line between when to let difficult experiences unfold naturally and when to intervene (38:21) How to protect an ayahuasca participant from falling into disassociation (42:18) The dangers of "Ayahuasca told me that..." (50:15) Discerning between internal and external truths as a part of psychedelic integration (54:57) The 3 confirmations rule for psychedelic realizations (57:01) The 6 pitfalls for ayahuasca/plat medicine facilitators | Sex, Money, Power, Isolation, Intercultural Relationships, Legal situations (59:34) How the social structure of being an ayahuasca faciliator can push them into these pitfalls (1:10:11) The Pitfall of Money | the importance of payment, but the manipulations that can occur through payment (1:12:42) “Ayahuasca told me…” sex, love, and relationships (1:21:37) Its nice to be celebrated, but eventually it becomes a poison (1:27:31) The pitfall of “Intercultural Relationships” | relationships between non-traditional facilitators and traditional cultures (1:38:54) “How to avoid harming people who have put themselves under your care” | freedom vs responsibility (1:43:47) Follow-up links for the ICEERS course. (1:44:54) Closing

Bob Wold is from Clusterbusters Inc. He joins us on this episode of Adventures Through The Mind podcast to present cluster headaches, one of the most painful conditions known to humankind—their patterns, symptoms, and pathophysiology; as well as the treatments presently available, with a specific deep dive into psychedelic tryptamines as the most effective treatment discovered thus far and how those with clusters use those tryptamines. ... For links to Bob and Clusterbusters', full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind173 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telgram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A, Nanci BF, & Heartwood Mushrooms ——  ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (3:13) Episode Overture (6:42) Patreon Thanks (7:58) Interview begins (8:44) What are Cluster Headaches: patterns, symptoms, and physiology (16:52) Cluster cycles | headaches returning every year at the same time (20:09) Physiological causes and triggers (24:40) The strain of clusters on family and relationships | The life-saving benefits of community (29:24) Suicidality amongst survivors of cluster headaches (33:24) Pathophysiology of clusters: trigeminal nerve and the hypothalamus (36:34) The treatment landscape | medications and high-flow oxygen (43:49) Lack of funding compromising research on cluster headaches (48:55) The treatment landscape: opiates(e.g. heroin), caffeine, and aerobic exercises (58:57) The history of psychedelic tryptamines for cluster headaches (1:05:33) Psychedelic tryptamines are the most effective treatment for cluster headaches (1:0911) Psychedelic tryptamines for clusters: dosage, efficacy, and protocol (1:16:24) Why psychedelic tryptamines help cluster headaches (1:19:10) LSA vs LSD vs Psilocybin for treatment efficacy (1:23:10) Growing your own psychedelic medicine is revolutionary (1:28:57) Advocation and education on psychedelic tryptamines for cluster survivors (1:32:39) Novel psychedelics tryptamines for cluster headaches (1:35:54) Conflicts between the DEA and research into new psychedelic treatments (1:42:36) Clusterbusters: who they are, what they do, and how you can connect with them (1:45:22) Outro ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telgram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

WHAT IS THE EVOLUTIONARY ROLE OF PSILOCYBIN IN LIFE ON THIS PLANET? This is both an explicit question and an implicit guiding inquiry in the discussion you will hear on this episode Adventures Through The Mind. Our guest is Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhD. He is the author of The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach. Together we have a conversation that waves in and out from the microscopic to the cosmological. We explore topics such as the role fungi have played and continue to play in the evolution and existence of life on this planet; how psilocybin may have assisted in the development of human consciousness; the role psychedelics can play in cultivating a strong, but healthy ego; why taking heroic doses is not the best way to heal or learn and it may actually hurt you; why an understanding of psychedelics requires us to transcend reductionism and materialism; and more. *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW** ... For links to Jahan's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind165 ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter ❤︎❤︎❤︎ Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Ian C, Yvette FC, Alex F, Eliz C, Nick M, Michelle M, & Chloe C Another special thanks to Allison, Cameron, and Carl for their generous one-time donations   Episode Sponsor THE EVOLVING PSYCHEDELIC ECOSYSTEM (Free Livestream) Happening Tuesday, Sept 20, 2022 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT/ 7 p.m. CEST Register now to secure your no-charge seat at this unique live event where you'll meet and have the opportunity to interact with renowned psychedelic experts who will be revealing what they see on the horizon for the rapidly changing psychedelic landscape and the impact expected on those co-creating this burgeoning space.   ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Episode Sponsor:  (1:26) Intro & guest bio (5:24) Patreon Thanks (6:33) Interview begins (8:15) Speaking about my own book with Jahan (9:16) Participating in the wave of Psychedelic Culture (13:17) Psychedelics actually grow the ego—for good and ill (17:31) The Structure of Self, Life, and Reality (19:11) Masculine and Feminine Energy | Archetypal Reality (25:51) We are a symphony of selves, interpersonally and intrapersonally (27:12)Psychedelic molecules and the evolution of Gaia Mind (31:29) The damaging effects of failing to see the deep interconnection of life (34:56) Why scientific materialism is inadequate to explain psychedelics (39:38) Western reductionism is unable to see its own cultural frame of reference (45:27) There is no “The” mystical experience | There is an infinite variability of Unity (48:37) There is value in psychedelic experiences that aren't “peak mystical experiences” (50:55) The role of psilocybin in the evolution of human consciousness; the Stoned Ape Theory (54:11) The role of fungi in the history of life surviving in the face of planetary crisis (58:06) Without fungi, there would be no life as we know it on this planet (59:52) The voice of the Mushroom; the voice of God (1:02:41) The specific role that the psilocybin mushroom is playing in life and consciousness (1:06:27) Taking heroic doses is not the best way to heal or learn, it may actually hurt you (1:12:24) Stop worrying about having “the” mystical experience, there is so much more there for you (1:13:39) The longing for belonging, Connection, and communion (1:16:04) the root of depression is a lack of connection (1:17:33) Disconnection beyond humanity (1:20:38) Living awake and mature in a relational reality (1:24:22) balancing care of self and service to others (1:30:22) ADHD drove the evolution of human consciousness (1:31:57) ADHD is not a cultural construct, it has a genetic basis that goes back thousands of years (1:34:08) the evolutionary advantage of ADHD in early humanity; including being the first to eat psilocybin (1:37:09) dismantling ADHD shame (1:40:12) Psychedelics are helping resolve our crisis in perception (1:43:58) Follow-up links (1:44:53) Outro ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Sara Ness joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to have a conversation about the art of conversation and its role in our relationships and vice versa. We also explore how play can help us develop and exercise our relational and conversational skills, specifically what are called Authentic Relating games. Furthermore, we also speak about how the possibilities of conversations can be both literally and phenomenologically psychedelic. ... For links to Sara's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind164 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Ian C, Yvette FC, Alex F, Eliz C, Nick M, Michelle M, & Chloe C  Another special thanks to Julie D for their generous one-time donation *****   Episode Breakdown (000) Opening (2:39) Thank you :) (4:02) Interview begins (4:08) What is a conversation? The levels of a conversation (8:40) Mindset context and its impact on meaning in conversation (11:52) Beyond the self; conversation and the boundaries of relationship (15:58) Conflict is not abuse (17:34) We are more than a single self; “No wonder conversations are so complicated” (19:02) The blurred line between what is conversation and what is relationship (20:11) Wounds from past relationships cloud our ability to see each other (23:15) Gaslighting and how do we determine if we are being gaslit? (27:00) Having conversations across polarization/ severe ideological differences; befriending the enemy (33:55) Meeting each other's energy; navigating the levels of conversations (37:56) Conflict: what it is and how can we navigate it effectively (44:23) The value of conflict in relationship (46:25) The difference between conflict, fight, violence, power-over, and mutually empowered intense play (1:00:56) The value of listening (1:04:29) The 4 different relating languages (and how to determine them) (1:13:06) Games that teach us the skills we need to have healthy relationships; “authentic relating games” (1:24:52) What authentic relating games can offer us is similar to what psychedelic experiences can offer us (1:30:11) Accessing psychedelic experiences through authentic relating games; accessing shared flow state (1:39:49) Healing our nervous systems from the threat of slowing down (1:42:10) An authentic relating game for listeners to start with, “hot seat” (1:46:24) Not just about building skills, but building relationships too (1:47:47) Some follow-up links and content   ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

A.J. Bond—author of Discomfortable: What Is Shame and How Can We Break Its Hold—joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to talk about what shame is, what it feels like, and how it impacts our sense of self and perception of the world. We also talk about healthy vs unhealthy shame; internal vs. external shame; attachment styles and shame's link to our developmental past and early relationship with our parents; intimacy and how shame hinders our ability to truly connect with others; unconditional love and ayahuasca's impact on AJ's healing through shame; and, of course, how to navigate shame in a way that supports healing the wounds around which our shame directs us. ... For links to A.J.'s work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind162 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW *** ... This episode is sponsored by Maps of the Mind and their upcoming workshop Facilitating Psychedelic Experiences, happening on Saturday, July 2nd More details can be found here: mapsofthemind.com/facilitating-psychedelic-experiences-workshop/ Use discount code JESSO40 in the section that says 'have a coupon' to get a ticket for £40 ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, Yvette FC, Chuck W, Alex F, Eliz C, Nathan B, Nick M, & Chloe C ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening | Ad for upcoming workshop sponsoring this video (6:01) Interview Begins (6:31) Why shame is an important topic for psychedelic culture (8:31) Shame: what it is and what its made of (11:57) The affect of shame (13:34) Shame as an evolutionary survival adaptation  (21:07 ) Healthy vs. unhealthy shame (24:30) Internal vs. external Shame (27:58) Narcissism, canceling, and toxic shame (34:35) Shame's link to our developmental past and early relationship with our parents (40:01) Healing the past to liberate ourselves from unhealthy shame | getting discomfortable with shame (46:18) Why how we do a thing matters as much as the thing we do (51:58) Bringing our shame healing/liberation to a systemic level (55:40) All the ways shame will weave itself into your healing (57:32) Intimacy and how shame hinders our ability to truly connect with others (58:18) Connection and relationship is essential components of our healing  (1:05:07 ) Unconditional love and ayahuasca's impact on AJ's healing through shame (1:11:59) Develop a meta-scaffolding that allows us to be with our reactivity in a healthy way (1:14:06) Some basic steps for navigating shame (1:18:26) Follow-up and social links (1:20:41) Outro | Info about workshop sponsoring this video ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Martijn Schirp of Synthesis Institute joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to wonder with us about the potential harms that will come from the profit-driven industrialization of psychedelics and psychedelic therapy; how we might safeguard the sacredness of psychedelics and people seeking psychedelic therapy against those harms; and where and how he sees Synthesis Institute as attempting to do so. We also talk about cultural maturity; the systemic issues that lead to broad-sweeping ill-health amongst modern people; why no, it's not “just business”; psychedelics' role in helping us to learn to be better people in uncertain times; indigenous issues, and our personal sense of where we land in the long history of colonial harms; and why choosing love ain't easy, but well worth it.  ... For links to Martijn's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind161 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, Yvette FC, Chuck W, Alex F, Eliz C, Nathan B, Nick M, & Chloe C ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (1:59) Overture (4:28) Guest bio (640) Support the show (7:29) Interview begins (7:48) What is (and what inspired) the Synthesis psychedelic retreat centre? (12:39) The complex legality of psychedelics (psilocybin) in the Netherlands (18:53) The impact of capital on the psychedelic space/industry (26:42) How profit-driven management will impact people undergoing psychedelic therapy (36:08) What is the proper container for holding the full depth of learning present in learning to institutionalize psychedelic therapy? (38:08 ) Psychedelics' role in being better people in uncertain times (43:14) Further possible issues of psychedelic underground therapy in the growing industrialization of psychedelics (46:01) Psychedelic therapy is expensive; who's gonna pay for it? (53:44) Cultural maturation | It's safer to critique than to do the work (58:28 ) Choose love. It ain't easy, it's but well worth it. (1:02:06) Safeguarding the sacred through Steward Ownership (1:10:53) How might Synthesis' move to steward ownership positively impact the larger psychedelic space (1:14:51) Why work towards greater ethics as a company, even though it might not succeed financially (1:22:44) No, it's not “just business”; how you use money is a reflection of who you are (1:26:21) What is making us sick? | Systemic institutional change is needed to optimize psychedelic healing (1:33:56) Addressing these questions in the context of indigenous issues (1:43:02) Wondering about our place in the long history of colonialism (1:48:20) Is the shadow of historical displacement and ancestral disconnection at the root of white nationalism? (1:52:52) Compassionately wondering about the psychological impact of widespread displacement from heritage amongst Western people (2:01:31) Information about Synthesis' facilitator training course (2:06:18) Synthesis' new psychedelic retreat centre in Oregon, USA (2:08:16) Follow up links (2:11:20) Outro ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Anna Lutkajtis is the author of The Dark Side of Dharma: Meditation, Madness and other Maladies on the Contemplative Path. Lutkajtis joins us on the Adventures Through The Mind podcast to discuss mediation; the adverse effects of meditation; where those adverse effects may arise from; the importance of meditation teachers having psychotherapeutic skills; the nerfing of spirituality; and why it is that Western meditation contexts not only generally lack an awareness and understanding of mediation adverse effects, but why those harms are seemingly actively and explicitly ignored. Furthermore, we touch on psychedelic experiences as well; the media landscape surrounding their industrialization; the influence psychedelics have had on meditation culture (and vice versa); and how Anna's research into the adverse effects of meditation overlaps with the growing interest in psychedelics amongst clinical practice, investors, and the wellness industry at large. ... For links to Anna's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind160 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, Yvette FC, Chuck W, Alex F, Eliz C, Nathan B, Nick M, & Chloe C ——  ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (2:05) Overture (4:05) Guest Bio (6:56) Patreon Thanks (8:51) Presenting the thesis of The Dark Side Of Dharma (12:42) What is Mediation? | Transcendental Meditation, Vipassana, & Mindfulness (18:02) The adverse effects of meditation (including spiritual crisis) (21:33) Pathologizing the adverse effects of meditation might be a mistake (25:48) The harms of secularising/decontextualizing meditation from its historical traditions (32:53) Colonial extractivism and the distorted hubris of Western secularism (36:38) The central role of mediation is a response to colonial conquest (39:34) Repackaging Buddhism as a science to appeal to the Western Mainstream (41:19) What's missing in Western meditation contexts vs traditional ones (a personal story) (44:38) Traditionally, “Having good health is a prerequisite for meditation” not the other way around (49:26) Some adverse effects can come from the misinterpretation of meditation (and psychedelic) insights (55:14) The trickster energy of high dose psilocybin (58:04) The importance of meditation teachers having psychotherapeutic skills (1:05:03) A concussion-symptom break (1:09:19) Presenting meditation as a cure-all is harmful | what drives this presentation? (1:19:09) Might the shifting media-tech landscape support psychedelics from falling into traps of corporate branding (1:24:42) Anna asks James about how he feels The Dark Side Of Dharma might apply to psychedelics (1:27:06) The influence psychedelics have had on meditation culture (and vice versa) (1:27:37) Once you open the door, it can never be closed again (1:29:56) Nerfing spirituality, spiritual bypassing, deception, and no, it's not all good. (1:34:08) Places to reach out if you are experiencing adverse effects (1:36:11) Follow-up links (1:37:46) Outro ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

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Dr. Darcia Narvaez joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to explore how early life experiences shape our morality and culture in adulthood and the kind of early life that leads to human thriving—what she calls The Evolved Nest. We also explore the impact 10,000 years of unnested children is having on our psychology, our morality, and our civilization as a whole; how early life nesting experiences lead to what Narvaez's calls Cycled Of Cooperative Companionship; and how the undercare of being unnested leads to Cycles Of Competitive Detachment—the cycle most of us are locked into now, a cycle that is definably unhuman.  Furthermore, we explore what it means and what it takes to break that competitive detachment cycle and come back into healthy connection with ourselves, each other, and the natural world. For links to Narvaez's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind158   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***     SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, Yvette FC, Chuck W, Alex F, Eliz C, Nathan B, Nick M, & Chloe C Another special thanks to Andrea, Luke, Andrew, & Makea for generous one-time donations     Episode Breakdown   (0:00) Opening (1:48) Episode Overture (7:09) Patreon Thanks (8:05) Setting up for this episodes content (11:03) The Nine Components of the Evolved Nest (see below for a list) (22:12) The cycles of adult behaviour, culture, and child rearing echoing from the impact of early life experiences. )27:08) Early life stress leads to self-centered morality in adulthood (30:30) Early life “nestedness” leads to Cycles of Cooperative Companionship (31:51) The early life experiences that lead to the Cycle of Competitive Detachment (34:33) How the cycle of competitive detachment impacts the community (38:18) Undercare of children leads to authoritarianism, tribalism, and supremacy in adult cultures (46:13) North American culture raises of to be unhuman (52:44) Connection is an essential nutrient and its deficiency creates a society of hungry ghosts (57:00) The differences between how undercare impact males vs females (1:03:46) The pandemic isolation has damaged our nervous systems (1:05:35) It's important to expand our sense of connection beyond our anthropocentric conditioning | Connecting with nature (1:09:58) Are we really more busy than before, or just more inclined towards an anxious stress response (1:11:47) Practices to increasing our sense of connection | https://ecoattachment.dance (1:18:02) The potential impact of psychedelics to increase our sense of connection (1:21:36) The wellness-informed pathway vs the trauma-informed pathway (1:24:18) My sense of the value of Darcia Narvaez's work (1:26:18) Links for further connecting with Dr. Narvaez (1:27:22) Closing   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop-2/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/  

What are the healing potentials of expanded states? It is this question that guides the conversation featured on this episode of Adventures Through The Mind, another Psychedelic Café episode. Our guests are Maria Papaspyrou, Nir Tradmor, Natasja Pelgrom, and Renee Harvey. For links to our participants work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/PsyCafe7   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***    SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M   Episode Breakdown Introducing participants One clear thought on the question (round 1): What is the healing potential of expanded states? Open discussion (round 2) Entering into the “we” space, relational work, the healing of connection Getting permission from the plant | giving permission to meet ourselves The shadow of the mainstream medical psychedelic narrative The judgments against “recreational” psychedelic use The importance of arriving to psychedelics with beginner's mind The psychedelic other | can we trust what “the medicine” tells us? The spirits have ego, too | negotiating with The purge as a healing mechanism Psychedelic marketing and the cringey direction of mainstream psychedelic culture “Who owns psychedelics?” The impact of psychedelics on how we approach death Reciprocity with psychedelics medicine Why do we sabotage ourselves? The healing potential of expanded states to help us connect with ourselves The value of sharing our gratitude for each other Belonging, feeling alone, and grieving the loss of belonging Psychedelics and working with psychosis Closing thoughts on the question (round 3) Social Media details for each participant   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/  

Alex Dorr joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to provide us an overview of mushrooms and the fungi kingdom; the anatomy, life cycle, and evolutionary history of mushrooms; and the role fungi play in the very foundations of life on this planet. We also talk about mycoremediation, mycotechnologies, and go in-depth about the health effects of functional mushrooms such as reishi, lion's mane, and cordyceps.  For links to Dorr's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind155   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***     SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ▷ AFFILIATE: Mushroom Revival inc   Mushroom revival is a functional mushrooms supplement company focusing on high-quality, science-informed mushroom extract products.   Use promo code ATTM to get 10% off your order ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M     Episode Breakdown   An overview of mushrooms and the fungi kingdom Mushroom evolution, anatomy, and life cycle How mushrooms support the foundation of life itself Mycoremediation (using fungi to fix industrial pollution) Using psilocybin is mycoremediation of human trauma Criticisms of the mainstreaming and industrializing of psilocybin Functional mushrooms and their benefit on human health The health effects of Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi mushrooms Four guidelines to follow for finding good quality functional mushrooms (sourcing, extraction, lab-tested, dose) Issues around Chaga mushroom extraction and sourcing Importance of ensuring good extraction methods The importance of ensuring functional mushrooms are certified organic and lab-tested Getting the right dose for your functional mushrooms Mycoprotein, aka mushroom meat Mycowood for making musical instrument Mycopesticides for malaria mosquitos  Malaria medication nightmares   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Chris Kilham joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to explore yoga, cannabis, and yoga and cannabis. We also explore the spirit of cannabis, psychedelics in general as a part of spiritual practice, and the dangerous pitfalls of spiritual narcissism and delusions that arise from all spiritual practice, and especially insular spiritual communities.   For links to Chris' work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind151   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***   OUR SPONSOR   R/EVOLUTION: A Deep Dive Course for Psychedelic Explorers Use code JESSO for 15% off until November 1st Before then, there are also 15 tickets for a greater discount with code ADVOCATEJESSO until that tier sells out. For more info visit the course page. ***Course begins on November 1st.   SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, Nathan B, & Nick M     Episode Breakdown Chris Kilham's yoga practice history Yoga and cannabis for chronic pain and back injuries What is Yoga and what is the point of the practice? Spiritual narcissism and insular spiritual communities Psychedelic use and messianic delusions Spiritual/psychedelic practice for the development of the healthy self The importance of a healthy community in your integration Is cannabis a psychedelic? How? Yoga and the spirit of cannabis What message are the different plant spirits trying to teach us? Different cultivars and the spirit of cannabis Don't anthropomorphize plant spirits The pharmacology of cannabis and endocannabinoid system (ECS) The wonder of LSD and the discovery of serotonin Is microdosing a placebo? the stigma again using drugs with spiritual practice The risk of psychosis with psychedelics Psychedelics are well beyond the therapeutic framework The value of psychedelics beyond therapy 2nd Gen psychedelics and the failings of the corporate mindset Important advice for your first cannabis-yoga experience   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Alexander Beiner joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss the rise of psychedelic capitalism, its impact on the culture, and the risk of us losing something promising if we get swept up by various narratives for-profits models are seeding into our minds. We also discuss modern Western culture’s crisis of meaning, the dissolution of trust in institutions, "the internet of beefs", and the challenge of sensemaking in our modern technological landscape. For links to Beiner's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind137   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***     SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W & Nathan B.     Episode Breakdown Adderall, modafinil, and attention in a world of distraction Rebel Wisdom, sensemaking, and the meaning crisis Multi-level narrative warfare and the culture war in a multipolar world How psychedelics are impacting us negatively, in the context of the meaning crisis Psychedelics lack the cultural framework needed for them to have a positive impact impact Can psychedelic culture become antifragile? Psychedelics’ potentially positive role | the transformational power of truth Game-B  and the rise of psychedelic capitalism The legal and ethical complexities introduced with for-profit models for psychedelic therapy Who should be regulating the psychedelic industry, and how? Prohibition (and profit) block the generative public discourse needed to address the problems psychedelic capitalism is introducing The power and importance of talking openly about our thoughts on psychedelics and psychedelic culture How profiting through the psychedelic industry will begin to silence us from speaking up against harm and damage done within those industries The changing quality of discourse on the complexities facing psychedelic culture The epitome of psychedelic capitalism is in the language of ‘wellness’ Will mainstreaming psychedelics fundamentally alter the psychedelic experiences itself? Will the mainstream change the psychedelic experience, or will the psychedelic experience change the mainstream? The unfortunate lack of recognizing plant intelligence in our presently mainstreamed models for psychedelic experiences The strange game of appearing respectable in order to be respected in psychedelic research can't go on forever A taste of what's coming up on rebel wisdom regarding psychedelic content   ************** SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   ► Or, you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Podcast: Adventures Through The Mind (LS 50 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Heightened Sexual Experiences and Psychedelics | Miriam Elyse ~ ATTMind 134Pub date: 2020-12-18What are heightened sexual experiences? How do we access them? How do they relate to our ability to access pleasure, multiple orgasms, and a profound sense of intimacy with ourselves and with others? What do we need to watch out for on our journey of awakening to these heightened sexual experiences in order to stay safe in ourselves and avoid accidentally hurting others? And, what roles do our psychedelic experiences serve in this sexual awakening? We welcome Miriam Elyse to Adventures Through The Mind to explore these questions and more. --LINKS--   For links to Miriams's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind134 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, and Nathan B   ************** Episode Breakdown The similarities between the psychedelic experience and the sexual experience Working with energy, with psychedelics and with sexuality Logic and the isness of existence Discerning spiritual awakening from manic episodes The profound real-ness of your inner experience Getting out of the adult mind with heightened sexual experiences Learning to let go of control, in psychedelics and with sexuality Balancing between control and surrender in accessing multiple orgasms Similarities and differences between male and female sexual experiences The dynamic field of orgasm and how psychedelic can help us access it Feminine and masculine are not only male or female Differing pleasures in different bodies through different means “My pleasure” but what about other people? Spiritual bypassing the self-serving ego trap of spiritual sexual practices Other than spirituality, what value do these practices offer our relationships? New Relationship Energy (NRE) vs Old Relationship Energy (ORE) for heightened sexual practices The importance of a secure relationship container to explore profound sexual states and the misuse of power dynamics Peter Pan spiritual fuckboys Cleansing the lens of perception through heightened sexual experiences Tantra and healing through sexuality Further breaking down spiritual fuckboys vs responsible polyamory Opening up into our parental wounds through sexual ecstasy The connection is more important than the sex Personal experiences with polyamory and why we both have chosen monogamy How polyamory revealed our shadows around our vulnerability How heightened sexual experiences are medicine for the modern world   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —   Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/ The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from James W. Jesso, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

What are heightened sexual experiences? How do we access them? How do they relate to our ability to access pleasure, multiple orgasms, and a profound sense of intimacy with ourselves and with others? What do we need to watch out for on our journey of awakening to these heightened sexual experiences in order to stay safe in ourselves and avoid accidentally hurting others? And, what roles do our psychedelic experiences serve in this sexual awakening? We welcome Miriam Elyse to Adventures Through The Mind to explore these questions and more. --LINKS--   For links to Miriams's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind134 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below***   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, Eliz C, Chuck W, and Nathan B   ************** Episode Breakdown The similarities between the psychedelic experience and the sexual experience Working with energy, with psychedelics and with sexuality Logic and the isness of existence Discerning spiritual awakening from manic episodes The profound real-ness of your inner experience Getting out of the adult mind with heightened sexual experiences Learning to let go of control, in psychedelics and with sexuality Balancing between control and surrender in accessing multiple orgasms Similarities and differences between male and female sexual experiences The dynamic field of orgasm and how psychedelic can help us access it Feminine and masculine are not only male or female Differing pleasures in different bodies through different means “My pleasure” but what about other people? Spiritual bypassing the self-serving ego trap of spiritual sexual practices Other than spirituality, what value do these practices offer our relationships? New Relationship Energy (NRE) vs Old Relationship Energy (ORE) for heightened sexual practices The importance of a secure relationship container to explore profound sexual states and the misuse of power dynamics Peter Pan spiritual fuckboys Cleansing the lens of perception through heightened sexual experiences Tantra and healing through sexuality Further breaking down spiritual fuckboys vs responsible polyamory Opening up into our parental wounds through sexual ecstasy The connection is more important than the sex Personal experiences with polyamory and why we both have chosen monogamy How polyamory revealed our shadows around our vulnerability How heightened sexual experiences are medicine for the modern world   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —   Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

In the episode of Connecting Minds we have James W. Jesso, author, public speaker, and host of the Adventures Through the Mind podcast. James has deep respect for psychedelic medicines and his work is inspired by his healing path through depression, substance abuse, and trauma, and focuses on translating the profound insights of the psychedelic experience into a higher quality of life, for both the individual and society. Episode show notes here: https://christianyordanov.com/04-james-w-jesso/Watch this interview in video: https://youtu.be/LnfFPSy05MALinks to James' website, podcast, books and social media: Website: https://www.jameswjesso.comAdventures Through the Mind Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjessoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMindFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjessoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/Topics discussed on this episode:James' experience with psychedelics.James gives us a crash course in psychedelics, what they are, what they can be used for, and some of the history which led to them coming into the limelight and then being made illegal, and the recent psychedelic Renaissance where ongoing research is showing promise for their use in depression, PTSD, addiction, end-of-life anxiety, and other mental conditions.How the medicalisation of psychedelics can lead to their integration into society.How psychedelics can help us to deal with our own traumas and wounds.The Shadow and the Golden Shadow.What is psychedelic integrationThe potential dangers of psychedelics when not used right.

James W. Jesso is the author of Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom and the host of the Adventures Through The Mind podcast. “My primary goal with Adventures Through The Mind is to explore psychedelic culture, research, and medicine. However, attached to that primary goal is a secondary goal: supporting the personal and cultural integration of psychedelic experiences in a functional and healthy way. I move towards that goal by exploring the psychedelic field with a curiosity for immediate and valuable relevance to a person's lived life. The psychedelic experience really shines when we find a way to integrate what we've learned from it into our daily lives. My desire to help that with that integration on a personal and cultural level is why I make Adventures Through The Mind.” His work is inspired by his healing path through depression, substance abuse, and trauma, and focuses on translating the profound insights of the psychedelic experience into a higher quality of life, for both the individual and society. - - - - -SUPPORT THIS PODCAST & VLOG- - - - - ► Become A Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_MsYFGi-RHrNajHqqUJ6A/join ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenakedguruexperiencepodcast ► TIP JAR: paypal.me/thenakedguru - - - - - WEBSITE, SOCIAL & OTHER PROJECTS- - - - - ► Website: https://www.thenakedguruexperience.com ► Sharing Circles: https://www.rememebringourself.com ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenakedguruexperience ► Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/672595846495678/ - - - - - LINKS- - - - - ► James Jesso Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DiscoveringAgape --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenakedguruexperience/support

Living in Gabon for 50 years, Tatayo was the first westerner to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang iboga tradition. He joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss what he has learned about Bwiti after living in Gabon and working with iboga.   **** WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BWITI WAY OF LIFE? Bwiti: School Of Life is a 4-part interactive webinar series about Gabonese culture and the spiritual practices of the Bwiti. - Sundays, Nov 8-29 2020 Learn more or sign up at https://www.jameswjesso.com/bwiti (use ATTMIND20 for $20 off) ***** For links to Tatyo's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind130   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** (Featured Photo by Tony Hoare 2018)   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/     ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine,  Dima B, Chuck W, Alex F, & Eliz C   ************** Episode Breakdown How Tatayo came to Gabon and why he decided to stay How he came to do his initiation What is Ebando What is the Bwiti, what is its connection to Iboga Bwiti different expression in Gabonese culture Iboga is love What is a Bwiti initiation? The complexities and dangers of cultural differences between Gabonese and westerners The necessity of intercultural mediation to protect both locals and westerners What is a Bwiti Iboga initiation ceremony like Iboga and the realm of the dead Iboga connects you with the synchronicity of your life The roles and presence of spirits in the Bwiti cultural paradigm How Iboga heals Tatayo’s craziest rescue mission Ebando’s upcoming Bwiti: school of life course Racial issues of being a white man speaking n behalf of an African culture The only secret is the plants being a bridge between cultures   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —   ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

Podcast: Adventures Through The Mind (LS 50 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: Iboga And The Bwiti School Of Life | Tatayo ~ ATTMind 130Pub date: 2020-10-23Living in Gabon for 50 years, Tatayo was the first westerner to be initiated into the Bwiti Fang iboga tradition. He joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss what he has learned about Bwiti after living in Gabon and working with iboga.   **** WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BWITI WAY OF LIFE? Bwiti: School Of Life is a 4-part interactive webinar series about Gabonese culture and the spiritual practices of the Bwiti. - Sundays, Nov 8-29 2020 Learn more or sign up at https://www.jameswjesso.com/bwiti (use ATTMIND20 for $20 off) ***** For links to Tatyo's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind130 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** (Featured Photo by Tony Hoare 2018)   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/  ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, David WB, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine,  Dima B, Chuck W, Alex F, & Eliz C   ************** Episode Breakdown How Tatayo came to Gabon and why he decided to stay How he came to do his initiation What is Ebando What is the Bwiti, what is its connection to Iboga Bwiti different expression in Gabonese culture Iboga is love What is a Bwiti initiation? The complexities and dangers of cultural differences between Gabonese and westerners The necessity of intercultural mediation to protect both locals and westerners What is a Bwiti Iboga initiation ceremony like Iboga and the realm of the dead Iboga connects you with the synchronicity of your life The roles and presence of spirits in the Bwiti cultural paradigm How Iboga heals Tatayo's craziest rescue mission Ebando's upcoming Bwiti: school of life course Racial issues of being a white man speaking n behalf of an African culture The only secret is the plants being a bridge between cultures   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/  The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from James W. Jesso, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Adventures Through The Mind (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The Metaphysics Of Consciousness w/ Bernardo Kastrupt ~ Ep 50Pub date: 2017-06-23Notes from Listening Post:IdealisimWhat is Consciousness? Is it unique to human cognition or is it universal and permeating all things? Is it an epiphenomenon of brain activity or a universal constant? Do all things 'have' consciousness or are they 'of', 'in', or 'by' consciousness? Who and what are we, humankind, in the grander process of Consciousness itself? What is the nature of this whole "Reality" game? For the 50th episode of Adventures Through The Mind podcast, we welcome philosopher Bernardo Kastrup onto the show to address these questions and more. For Full Show Notes & Links: bit.ly/ATTMind50 Bernardo Kastrup has a Ph.D. in computer engineering with specializations in artificial intelligence and reconfigurable computing. He has worked as a scientist in some of the world's foremost research laboratories, including the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the "Casimir Effect" of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). He has authored many academic papers and books on philosophy and science.   Support The Show: Patreon PayPal Donation   Episode Breakdown Building conscious machines. What is consciousness? The hard problem of Consciousness. It's not Panpsychism. Do rocks and trees have consciousness? How about weather patterns and neurons? Differentiating 'conscious experience' from 'consciousness'. The subjectivity of objective reality. God suffers from dissociated identity disorder. Autonomous human awareness, nestled in consciousness. Filtering the mind at large. The relationship between brain activity and subjective inner life. What psychedelics show us about the nature of conscious awareness and brain activity. Metacognition and the default mode network. Physicalism as a neurotic defense mechanism. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from James W. Jesso, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Author and host of the "Adventures Through The Mind" Podcast James W Jasso shares with us some insights gained through his experimentation with psilocybin mushrooms throughout the years. From the foundational shift of an escapist approach to a more healing one, to how to integrate experiences so intense that cannot be put into words. The value of having a sitter vs doing it alone, as well as some views on how the psychedelics could help shape our future ideals for our civilization. Check out James' podcast "Adventures Through The Mind" at https://www.jameswjesso.com/

This episode covers what you need to know about psychedelics and their therapeutic benefit. I sat down with James Jesso - a man who is well-equipped to discuss psychedelics and their benefits. He shares advice about how to approach psychedelic experiences, for new and experienced practitioners. James has been investigating, researching, and exploring the realm of psychedelics professionally for the past 7 years. He is the author of three books, “Decomposing the Shadow,” “Soundscapes and Psychedelics,” and “The True Light of Darkness,” which cover topics about working with Psilocybin mushrooms for personal development, healing, and spirituality. He is also the host of the podcast, “Adventures Through The Mind.” What do you need to know about psychedelics? In this episode, we delve into discussing psychedelic basics and the details surrounding the psychedelic revolution happening around the world. Plant medicine is becoming increasingly popular and people are awakening to their benefits, but psychedelic experiences still require a measured approach. In this episode we cover: “The Psychedelic Renaissance” - how psychedelics-as-medicine are entering the mainstream consciousness. The criminalization of cannabis - the United States’ role in this movement’s relation to racism and oppression. The shift in consciousness regarding cannabis and how that conversation relates to psychedelics. The various ways people are trying to intentionally engage in psychedelic experiences as a way to seek healing and personal growth - and the prevalence of underground healing circles. How prohibitionist rhetoric causes more harm than good. Where do beginners start? Questions to ask when invited to an ayahuasca ceremony. The challenge confronting our deepest wounds - it’s normal to be scared. Why it can be beneficial, especially as beginners, to experience psychedelics with people you trust. Every person has a different reason for wanting to do psychedelics - the way in which we go about the experience depends on who you are as a person. Intentions and expectations - their role in psychedelic experiences. Tips for preparation and how to show up in a psychedelic experience. The immense value and importance of integration and how to debrief what occurred after a psychedelic experience. The difference between telling a story vs. actively utilizing the opportunity a psychedelic experience gives you. Party atmospheres and shifting how to approach psychedelics. Fear based “bad trips” - how they hold people back from exploring, how and why they may happen, and their unfair representation in the media. Discomfort and pain during a psychedelic experience. Why you should go into it expecting it. Other resources James has created in regard to micro-dosing, psychedelics, and more. You can find James at: Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com Patreon Site: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso This episode sponsored by Let's Get Checked - an online, easy to use, personalized health testing service. From hormones, to vitamin levels, to cholesterol - they make at-home-testing easy. I used LGC myself, and am now a customer for life. Go to my link at TRYLGC.com/evolvingman and use the Coupon code EVOLVINGMAN for 30% off your first purchase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Oliver Grundmann joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to talk about Kratom. We discuss its traditional cultural use, legal history, pharmacology, modern cultural use, preparation best practices, its benefits and its risks, and how to safely start using kratom. --LINKS-- For links to Dr. Anderson's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind118 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Stephen B, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, & Chuck W ************** Episode Breakdown What is kratom? Kratom’s cultural traditions and history of use Is its prohibition being lobbied by the drug trade? Traditional preparations of kratom  Pharmacology and effects in the brain G proteins, opioid receptors, and the beta arrestin 2 pathway How kratom gives you an opioid high without suppressing breathing The differing addictive potentials of Kratom's alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine What opioid receptor is being activated with kratom? Is kratom addictive? What are the symptoms of withdrawal? Doctors might give you methadone for kratom withdrawal The difference betweenness addiction and dependence How good therapy might mean nothing for addiction if there are no social supports to help people into healthier social-economic circumstances Why people use kratom and how effective it is according to the research Adverse effects | kratom side effects Is kratom toxic for the liver? Yes, but it’s not that simple. How to know if you have an addiction to kratom What to watch out for when first starting with kratom How to get the most out of your kratom (skip the OJ!) Do different strains make a difference? Is the DEA trying to suppress kratom to protect the profits of big pharma? The importance of more research Further links and resources   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/ --- LINKS — Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso

Dr. Frank Anderson joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to explore the Internal Family Systems model of therapy and its perspective on the nature of mind, trauma, “triggers”, and the symptoms of mental illness. We also talk about the transpersonal context of the self, choosing to grow up in the face of our own traumas, IFS’ application to psychedelic therapies, and how to use IFS to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. --LINKS-- For links to Dr. Anderson's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind120 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Steven B, James R, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, & Chuck W ************** Episode Breakdown What is Internal family systems therapy?  Systems thinking and the multiplicity of the mind Everybody is born with 'self-energy' and we don't need to build it or cultivate it We all have multiple personalities, IFS calls them 'parts'  The problems of parts taking on extreme roles  The different types of parts and their roles  the two types of protective parts: mangers and firefighters the wounded parts: exiles All our parts have positive intention - even if those intentions have negative results  How IFS is different than conventional therapy insofar as how it addresses 'problematic behavior': e.g. Cutting, addiction and suicide  How important therapist authenticity of affect is during the co-regulation process between client and therapist The difference between managing symptoms and healing wounds  What an IFS session looks like and the vital importance of 'getting the permission of the protective parts' before doing any healing work  The client does the healing, the therapist is an adjunct Healing happened through the internal relationship between the self and the parts  Self-energy: what is it, what does it feel like, what is its role and how do we connect with it  How trauma impacts our relationship between the self and our parts  In the IFS context of trauma, what does it mean to be an adult Growing up and healing trauma is a choice we need to need to make, even when our capacity to choose is different in different contexts (e.g. Systemic disenfranchisement)  The metaphysics of choosing our trauma before being born as a spiritual process  We all have the capacity to heal our trauma How does IFS understand psychedelic therapy, generally and specifically: MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine There is such a difference between low dose and high dose ketamine insofar as doing therapy  Low-dose ketamine psychotherapy using IFS protocol, compared to MDMA protocol  The exciting potentials of how different psychedelic therapies can be optimized through IFS  The impotence of differing between recreational, therapeutic, spiritual and harmful use An IFS interpretation of the imperial ACE psilocybin model  Should therapists experience psychedelics before providing psychedelic therapy  How does understanding IFS as a paradigm for living help us with or without trauma  How to use self-facilitated IFS processes to deal with the trauma/pain/fear of the COVID-19 pandemic  Unblending from our past so we can show up to what's actually happening right now   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/ --- LINKS — Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso

Francoise Bourzat joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss the Mazatec mushroom tradition and her decade-long journey bridging indigenous wisdom with the western tradition while apprenticing under traditional mushrooms curanderas. She joins us to help us better understand the wisdom of the sacred mushrooms and how we might deepen our relationship with them. [instagram giveaway of her book happening now] --LINKS-- For links to Patrick's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind119 ***Full Topics Breakdown Below*** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Steven B, James R, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Stephen B, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, & Chuck W ************** Episode Breakdown What is different about Francoise's approach to healing with psychedelics and expanded states of consciousness The cultural loss of focusing too much on the psychedelic experience itself The value of using psychedelics and expanded states of consciousness for personal transformation Applying the holistic model for a balanced life to psychedelic healing The central importance of nature wisdom in the Mazatec tradition The role of spirits in Mazatec mushroom healing You have to come with a question for the mushroom to 'doctor' you "when the mushroom takes residence in you" The mushrooms are more than tools; they are a living entity Everything exists in relationship We and the mushrooms share the same mother The inherent wisdom of the mushroom and how to awaken it The relationship goes both ways; "The mushroom gets to know you" Does ketamine or MDMA have an intelligence? The space the MDMA creates in us is a holy space Legacy of use is important, but anything that opens a holy space within us is deserving of relationship What about people who take mushrooms and still embody hate and violence? Shadow work with sacred mushrooms can get ugly What it means to metabolize the shadow The role of Compassion and self-compassion in deep healing with mushrooms Repairing the broken bonds between parents and children The Mazatec's cultural perspective on avoiding sex and mushroom healing Bourzat's perspective on Sex, and psilocybin and psychedelics in general Sexual healing during a psilocybin mushroom ceremony The stages of psychedelic integration and what practices fit best during which stages The vital importance of embodying our psilocybin lessons. The role and importance of community in psychedelic integration   ************** --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST — ► Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso ► Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ► Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ ► More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/ ► Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter --- BOOKS — Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/ --- LINKS — Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso

The Dank Duchess is on Adventures Through The Mind to discuss hashish, from what it means and how its made to why it matters in the modern cannabis market. We also discuss the ongoing impact of cannabis prohibition on black culture in the united states, harmful trends in the modern cannabis culture, and the power of hashish (and cannabis in general) to bridge our social divides and lay foundations for a better world. --LINKS-- For links to Duchess' work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind117   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Steven B, James R, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Stephen B, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, & Chuck W ----- Episode Breakdown The anatomy of the cannabis plant. All about trichomes and how different cannabis concentrates interact with them. Bubble hash making 101. The Market’s misunderstanding about what denotes hashish quality What “full-spectrum” means in the context of hash making. The definition of hash ‘meltability’ and why it matters to dabbing. What makes good hash good. How to test how good your hash is. Why hashish matters. The difference in experience between smoking buds and smoking hash. The harmfulness of competitive cannabis consumption. Positive trends in intentional cannabis culture. How the racism of cannabis prohibition continues to harm black people within cannabis culture. The evolution of hip-hop cannabis rock stardom into Xanax/Lean/Percocet/etc overdoses. Why Duchess thinks more back people need to step up in support of responsible substance use. The continued racism of prohibitionist law enforcement. The bridging capacity of communal cannabis use (the value of cannabis communities to bridge modern racial and social divides). What 'growing up' means and what it takes to grow up. The psychological harm of smoking cannabis alone.   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS —    Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/   --- LINKS —    Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso   --- PRODUCTS —    Art: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/art/ Teeshirts: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/clothing/ Lectures: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product/psychedelics-ritualistic-suffering-and-the-meaning-of-life-lecture/

Dr. Sam Gandy joins us is on Adventures Through The Mind to explore eco-therapy, nature-immersion, where the scientific observation that psychedelics increase nature-relatedness does and does not weave into our facing of the climate crisis. --LINKS-- For links to Sam Gandy's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind116   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Steven B, James R, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Stephen B, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, & Chuck W ----- Episode Breakdown the transformative power of awe in the psychedelic experience psychological disconnect and the climate crises some criticism of Extinction Rebellion’s Gale Bradbrook’s comments at Breaking Convention nature-relatedness and its connection to pro-environmental behaviors eco-anxiety and  environmental melancholia the ecological costs of civilization’s materialist success Gandy's research showing that psychedelics increase nature-relatedness the difference between nature-relatedness and nature-immersion the massive diversity of benefits of nature immersion the connection between nature-relatedness and pro-sociability nature-immersion and nature-connection increase capacity for self-reflection psychedelics as tools for eco-therapy ego-dissolution and the impact of nature-immersion how nature immersion might fit in clinical practice with psychedelic therapy the sense of 'connection' and its value in positive outcomes with psilocybin for depression the practice of acknowledging nature and the value it offers our wellbeing and cognition microdosing the forest there’s something special about psilocybin over other psychedelics are psychedelics “agents” or “tools”? psilocybin is more like ayahuasca than LSD future research with psilocybin and nature-relatedness what is psilocybin’s role in nature? Debunking the insect repellant theory the failures of sensationalist reporting on psychedelic science psychedelics will not save us from the climate crisis, but they might help the risks of going mainstream why I won’t read Michael Pollan’s How To Change Your Mind the value of feeling the grief and pain of ecological destruction the wellbeing benefits of accepting unpleasant emotional state details about Sam Gandy’s upcoming research plans and contact details   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS —    Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/   --- LINKS —    Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso   --- PRODUCTS —    Art: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/art/ Teeshirts: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/clothing/ Lectures: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product/psychedelics-ritualistic-suffering-and-the-meaning-of-life-lecture/

Mel Cassidy is a relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who guides social misfits and cultural rebels to experiences of joyful, embodied, authentic open relationships. Mel has also been engaging in a relationship with psychedelics since they helped Mel heal after multiple miscarriages earlier in life. Mel joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to explore how their models of understanding and engaging human relationships apply to understand and engaging our relationship to psychedelics, psychedelic healing, and psychedelic communities. --LINKS-- For links to Mel's work, full show notes, and to watch this episode in video, head to https://bit.ly/ATTMind115   ***Full Topics Breakdown Below   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially, Thomas & Melanie H, Clea S, Steven B, James R, Dean H, Joe A, Andy D, Stephen B, Ian C, David W, Don J, Yvette FC, Ann-Madeleine, Dima B, & Chuck W ----- Episode Breakdown How psychedelics helped Mel heal through multiple miscarriages Building a relationship to psychedelic medicine Are psychedelics agents or tools? Value difference in how different cultures view non-human elements of life Two sides of me-centered relationships with psychedelics: materialism and spiritual bypassing The risk of losing our deep cultural to psychedelics in favor of the capitalist and medical agendas of psychedelic legislation How Canadian cannabis legalization screwed over generational cannabis farmers The 4 layers of relations and their associated fears Why we rush into intimacy before receiving safety and the consequences on our nervous system The dangers of using psychedelics as merely objects to get our needs met How dysfunctional relating behaviors may express themselves in psychedelic communities The vital importance of layers of safety and knowledge of boundaries before journeying with psychedelics Being “traditional trained shaman” doesn’t necessarily mean they are a safe provider The risks/benefits of surrendering our control to a shaman or healer Treating our psychedelic experiences the same way we treat our sexuality Sexuality cautions and considerations as a model for engaging in psychedelic experiences Four things to ask/discuss before sex or a medicine journey look at your fears; talk about your hopes/desires talk about your boundaries aftercare Our aftercare processes for both sexual and psychedelic experience The failures of group-shunning Exploring the presence of and complexities of sexual abuse in psychedelic communities Steve Bearman’s interchange was a cult The dangers of supremacy stretch whiten psychedelic communities. Dyadic relationships do not exist in isolation “open window check-in” Both supremacy and trauma create similar problems Supremecy structures within shamanic communities The deep healing needed for our relationships   --- SUPPORT THIS PODCAST —  Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Donations: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso Merchandise: https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support/   Newsletter: https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter   --- BOOKS —    Decomposing The Shadow: https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness: https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/   --- LINKS —    Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Speaking Tour: https://www.jameswjesso.com/events/ Podcast: https://www.jameswjesso.com/podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso   --- PRODUCTS —    Art: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/art/ Teeshirts: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product-category/clothing/ Lectures: https://www.jameswjesso.com/product/psychedelics-ritualistic-suffering-and-the-meaning-of-life-lecture/

James W. Jesso is a Canadian-born author, public speaker, educator, storyteller, podcast host and psychonaut. His work is inspired by his healing path through depression, substance abuse, and trauma, and focuses on translating the profound insights of the psychedelic experience into a higher quality of life, for both the individual and society. Since 2011 he’s delivered more than one hundred public speaking events spanning across eleven different countries. His two books, 'Decomposing The Shadow' and 'The True Light Of Darkness', present a model for working with the ‘magic’ psilocybin mushroom as an ally in personal transformation and developing psycho-spiritual maturity. His articles, essays, interviews and lectures go far beyond just the psychedelic experience covering topics such as psychology, relationships, spirituality, consciousness, sexuality, nutrition and brain health. His ‘Adventures Through The Mind’ podcast and youtube channel, is an effort to contribute to the psychedelic culture at large. Featuring interviews with luminaries in science, art, and culture across a range of disciplines, this platform expands his work into a more broad exploration of progressive social developments, and the potential role psychedelics might play within them.   00:00 Trailer 00:30 Introduction 02:20 James’ early life 03:30 James on what he was like as a child 05:50 Processing early childhood experiences 09:50 James on his aspirations 12:20 When did things in James’ life begin to change? 21:30 How would James describe a psychedelic experience to someone that’s never had one? 22:00 James’ most positive experience 24:40 How was James perceiving reality before vs after? 28:10 James on his worldview 29:05 The mainstream perception of psychedelics 36:00 In what way would the world be different if everyone had a psychedelic experience? 42:00 James’ thoughts on the term ‘God’ 43:50 Advice James would give to anyone looking to self-fund their work 47:20 James on his purpose 50:20 James’ thoughts on death 54:50 James on the meaning of life 58:30 James on his legacy 1:00:00 James’ vision for his brand 1:04:00 James on his Fox News interview 1:07:10 How does James define success? 1:09:30 Best piece of advice 1:10:20 Speaking to 20 year old self 1:10:50 Changing the world   You can find James at: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso https://twitter.com/jameswjesso https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind https://www.reddit.com/r/ATTMindPodcast/

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris heads the Psychedelic Research Group within the Centre for Psychiatry at Imperial College London. He joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to talk about the Entropic Brain (and mind) theory, complexity vs. order, the disproportionate representation of 'ego' consciousness in modern civilisation and its impact on the natural world, confirmation biases and misreporting in psychedelic science and, of course, how psychedelics work in the brain. ---- Head to http://bit.ly/ATTMind93 for video, complete show notes, and relevant links. Head to the ATTMindPodcast subreddit to discuss this episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/ATTMindPodcast --- ------------------------------------- Support The Channel

Bernhard Guenther joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to talk about the 'topic of all topics', the hyperdimensional ecology of entities that influence human life. Furthermore, he takes a deep look at the actual legitimacy of psychedelic 'healing', and its potential dangers insofar as false dawn syndrome, spiritual bypassing, and entity attachment or possession. Despite how far out these topics may seem, I don't doubt you will find some deeply grounded and practical perspective in this interview, especially in regards to the modern ayahuasca-healing movements   ~~~ To read the full blog entry for this episode and/or watch this episode in video: http://bit.ly/ATTMind86 ***An important Update regarding problematic claim made against Guenther*** ------------------------------------- SUPPORT THE SHOW

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Rännakutelt tagasi - võtsin mõne pärli kaasa ka: *IN ENGLISH* While travelling around Europe, being at Ozora festival, I got to hear 2 great lectures that got me itching for an interview with James W. Jesso. Luckily, he agreed, and in the short interview we talked about: His work and mission so far. What are hard choices? What does it mean to become an adult? The skill of suffering and it's necessity. James' website: https://www.jameswjesso.com/ Adventures Through The Mind: https://www.jameswjesso.com/category/podcast/ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/attmind-radio/

Everyone is a shaman. That is a bold statement and is not without nuanced caveat and discretion. However, is is the claim of our guest for this episode of Adventures Through The Mind. Matthew J. Pallamary is a filmmaker and a highly accomplished, multi-award-winning author of 13 books, ranging from historical novels, personal memoirs, and even a non-fiction book on the art and practice of writing itself. His work is highly psychedelic and emergence for his multi-decade experience in Shamanism practices and the psychedelic subculture, on which he extensively lectures. He is on the show to share what he has learned from his decades participating in shamanism and shamanic practices, especially in the modern context of charlatans, appropriation, and rampant abuse of power. FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN BELOW ------------------- THIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY THE SPIRIT PLANT MEDICINE CONFERENCE,  NOV. 2-4TH VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA. Check them out here: https://lt352.isrefer.com/go/SPMC/jameswjesso/   *** For all relevant links, or to watch the video of this interview, head to http://bit.ly/ATTMind79   ------------------- Support The Show

Tom Zembrzuski, aka Your Mate Tom joins us for this episode of Adventures Through The Mind to talk about his journey from a psychedelic champion and youtube celebrity to a man traumatized, live on youtube, by the very substances he once promoted. We talk about what inspired him to produce psychedelic content on youtube, the process of getting internet famous, and the encounter with a timeless hell that sent him spiralling into post-traumatic stress disorder. See full Episode Breakdown Below *** Read my full blog entry for this episode at bit.ly/ATTMind72 ------------------------------------------------------ Support The Show   Become a Patron On Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso   Or Leave One-Time Donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso BTC/ETH/LTC: https://www.jameswjesso.com/bitcoin   Buy Some Blotter Art https://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter   ------------------------------------------------------ Episode Breakdown   What Tom's first psychedelic experience offered his life How and why Tom got into being a psychedelic YouTuber How YouTube popularity influenced Tom's relationships to psychedelics The post-ego-dissolution psychedelic ego trip Tom's traumatic psychedelic trip and how it impacted his relations to life and to psychedelics Coming to terms with our own darkness How Tom's psychedelic trauma impacted his youtube content Why keep drinking ayahuasca after it crushed you? Tracking the emotional, psychological, emotional themes in order to integrate profound existential suffering Using cynicisms, video games, and drugs to escape the reality of inner pain Forgiveness and letting of bitterness and resentment The impact of telling his youtube followers that he is renouncing psychedelics The importance of talking about the negative potentials of psychedelics   ------------------------------------------------------ If you are struggling with a psychedelic encounter and would like an informed and listening ear, reach out.   Details here: http://www.jameswjesso.com/contact/jesso-private-skype-sessions/     ------------------------------------------------------ Follow James W. Jesso on Social Media!   Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1   ---------------------- THANKS to my patrons for funding this show on Patreon!   Especially: Thomas & Melanie H., Clean S., Greg A., Dean H., Joe A., Andy D., Angela & James J., Ian C., Reese. H., Harry P., & Don J.

A central topic of this podcast is our capacity to change our minds. I don't mean superficially – "Oh, actually yeah let's go see that movie instead." I mean a more fundamental change, our faculty for shifting our very sense of self and perception of the world around us. This type of change is not just an ethereal alteration of mental processes, but an actual redesigning of neural architecture. Our capacity to create such fundamental changes is due to our brain's ability to redesign its structure, lay new synaptic connections, which is called neuroplasticity. [This episode was originally released as "The Neurobiology Of Altered Traits"] The guest for this episode of the podcast is here to tell us how we can change our brains to change our lives and why it works. Welcome to Adventures Through The Mind, world renown neuroplasticity expert, Dr Rick Hanson. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and taught in meditation centres worldwide. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, and NPR, and now he is here with us on Adventures Through The Mind. Episode breakdown below. *** See the show notes to this epsiode for links to Rick's work: http://bit.ly/ATTMind69   *** Support On Patreon! Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Leave A One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso   *** Episode Breakdown Neuroplasticity, emotional learning, and the sense of self How negativity bias influences perception, learning, and memory Positive Neuroplasticity; using principles of neuroplasticity to cultivate happiness and resilience "Positive" and "negative" emotions. The difference between healthy cultivating of goodness and unhealthy evasion of negativity. The potential dangers of mindfulness The implications of transcendental or psychedelic experiences for the brain, the sense of self, and the nature of reality itself.   *** Follow and subscribe! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1   *** Support Us On Patreon! Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Leave A One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso

There are some commonalities sewn into the foundation of the human experience: we are all subject changes we’d rather not be subject to, we all have the capacity to love and to hate, we all suffer and we all desire freedom from suffering, we are all born and we will all die and furthermore so will everyone we know and care for. Today’s guest is a man with a propensity to contemplate big questions around dying and a long history of being on the front lines of what he calls “the death trade”. Welcome, Stephen Jenkinson to Adventures Through The Mind. *** Check out the full show notes to this episode and links to Stephen's books at http://bit.ly/ATTMind59 Support The Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso Leave a One-Time PayPal donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso *** Episode Breakdown A society gone wrong. A case for wisdom. What it means to die well. Designer dying, euthanasia, and choosing not to die at all. What your dying means beyond you. Our greatest fears around dying. Looking back to move forward. Grief is not to be mastered. The nature of mystery, and things mysterious, and the end of good luck. Choosing to die hope-free.

James W. Jesso is the author of Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom and The True Light Of Darkness. He is also a public speaker and podcast host.    Over the last 8 years, James has been working with psychedelic substances as a part of a spiritual, intellectual, and professional life path. They have provided James with personal growth, healing, and self-transformation. As James says on his website: “ They have not only taught me a lot about myself but brought me to recognize that my work in this world is to better it, one person at a time, through my words, my presence, and my actions. A huge part of this work is to help grow culture and accessible knowledge around psychedelics and the positive impact they can have on the world.”   http://www.jameswjesso.com/ Adventures Through The Mind Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/attmind-radio/id968927571&ls=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqDMWOwsMiSHGp9vPGopi6w Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.jesso Books: http://www.jameswjesso.com/category/books/ James Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso   ★★★★★ Please Leave a 5-Star Rating and Review on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mikeadelic/id1109139637?mt=2 Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. https://www.patreon.com/mikebranc My website: https://mikebranc.com/ Thank You

What is Consciousness? Is it unique to human cognition or is it universal and permeating all things? Is it an epiphenomenon of brain activity or a universal constant? Do all things 'have' consciousness or are they 'of', 'in', or 'by' consciousness? Who and what are we, humankind, in the grander process of Consciousness itself? What is the nature of this whole "Reality" game? For the 50th episode of Adventures Through The Mind podcast, we welcome philosopher Bernardo Kastrup onto the show to address these questions and more. For Full Show Notes & Links: bit.ly/ATTMind50 Bernardo Kastrup has a Ph.D. in computer engineering with specializations in artificial intelligence and reconfigurable computing. He has worked as a scientist in some of the world's foremost research laboratories, including the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the "Casimir Effect" of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). He has authored many academic papers and books on philosophy and science.   Support The Show: Patreon PayPal Donation   Episode Breakdown Building conscious machines. What is consciousness? The hard problem of Consciousness. It's not Panpsychism. Do rocks and trees have consciousness? How about weather patterns and neurons? Differentiating 'conscious experience' from 'consciousness'. The subjectivity of objective reality. God suffers from dissociated identity disorder. Autonomous human awareness, nestled in consciousness. Filtering the mind at large. The relationship between brain activity and subjective inner life. What psychedelics show us about the nature of conscious awareness and brain activity. Metacognition and the default mode network. Physicalism as a neurotic defense mechanism.

James W. Jesso is a Canadian author and public educator who is dedicated to helping to distill an accessible language for understanding what it means to cultivate and live a life of psychospiritual maturity. In doing so, he looks to engender regenerative, coherent, and public discourse on psychedelics, sexuality, meditative practice, and conscious relationships — the means by he believes psychospiritual maturity can be most powerfully developed. He has authored numerous articles, essays, and videos, done radio, podcast, and print interviews, and toured across the world giving lectures and facilitating public discussions on a variety of subjects. Jesso has given over 60 public presentations since the start of 2013. He is also the host of ATTMind Radio podcast (on iTunes), interviewing people on the cutting edge of new psychedelic culture. He has independently published three books, Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom (2013), Soundscapes & Psychedelics (2014) and The True Light Of Darkness (2015). He is also the host of the crowd-funded podcast ATTMind Radio. http://www.jameswjesso.com/

"Oh noooooo! Das ist ja auf englisch. Yes, our 20th episode is also our first one in english. Roland and Gerry welcome James W. Jesso, author of „Decomposing the Shadow“ and „Soundscapes and Psychedelics“ for an indepth interview about spiritual growth and psychedelics. As we’ll have more english speaking guests in the future please subscribe to our podcast, even if you don’t speak German."