Podcasts about altered states of consciousness

“I heard the call” is a phrase often used to signify readiness for a transformative journey. Have you “heard the call”? How do you know that call is true? How do you know you are truly ready to dive deeper into your own consciousness? These are the questions I am answering in this solo episode. And don't worry—there's no fluffy new age spiritual jargon in here! Everything I offer is grounded and operational.For those who have dipped their toes into psychedelics, there comes a point where the desire to go deeper arises—to delve into the unexplored corners of the psyche. This episode is dedicated to those seekers, offering insights into signs that might indicate readiness to take the plunge into deeper psychedelic experiences.Topics Covered:What does “hearing the call” mean and how do you know?What it looks like to go deeper with psychedelicsKnowing the risks associated with psychedelicsWillingness to take a risk without knowing the outcomeConsolidating your fears with “the call”Your capacity for preparation and integration phasesWhat to expect, in general, from altered statesWillingness to surrender controlOther general considerations such as health, intention, etc.Show Links:Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LanaEpisode 90: Healing Racial Trauma with Psychedelics + Diversifying Psychedelia w/ Dr. Monnica Williams (Spotify | Apple | YouTube)Episode 77: How to Set a Powerful Intention for Your Psychedelic Experience: 10 Tips & Coaching Prompts (Spotify | Apple | YouTube) Want more Modern Psychedelics?Instagram | YouTube | Web | Facebook Inspired to transform your life from the inside out, and integrate higher consciousness in your day to day life?Explore 1:1 Coaching with Lana or Apply Now This episode was produced in collaboration with FWI Media. Check out their beautiful work! Please support the show and leave a review if this episode sparked something within. FREEBIES to support your journey DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Join Kimberlyn and Leilani as they share their individual experiences with ecstatic spirituality and discuss using that ecstasy as a magical tool.Their check-ins:  Kimberlyn decides that she's no longer going to censor her woo-woo self in mixed company; Leilani's dance competition insights around grieving her pre-pandemic community and getting her groove back.Mentioned in the episode:  Ravel's Bolero, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's poem, “Ha! What is this dance of bliss?”Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466  Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

Connecting with rock art, sites, and artifacts is often important for gaining understanding. Today's guest is Laura Lee. Laura is Vice President and Director of Research and Outreach of Cuyamungue, The Felicitas D Goodman Institute and will discuss ecstatic postures and altered states of consciousness.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/121Links Cuyamungue Laura Lee PageContact Dr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel's WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public StoreAffiliates and Sponsors California Rock Art Foundation Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion Liquid I.V.Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/therockartpod to save 20% off anything you order.

Connecting with rock art, sites, and artifacts is often important for gaining understanding. Today's guest is Laura Lee. Laura is Vice President and Director of Research and Outreach of Cuyamungue, The Felicitas D Goodman Institute and will discuss ecstatic postures and altered states of consciousness.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/rockart/121Links Cuyamungue Laura Lee PageContact Dr. Alan Garfinkel avram1952@yahoo.com Dr. Alan Garfinkel's Website Support Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public StoreAffiliates and Sponsors Motion: https://www.archpodnet.com/motion Liquid I.V.Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/thearchaeologypodnetworkfeed to save 20% off anything you order.

We are excited to host Dr. Jack Allocca on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series.  Jack is a research fellow at the University of Melbourne, studying altered states of consciousness using pharmacology, neuroimaging, and computational neuroscience. He founded Somnivore Pty Ltd, an AI data analytics company serving neuroscience laboratories. His research spans neuropharmacology, psychedelic science, sleep science, and consciousness research in wild species like bears, elephants and birds. Allocca has personally tested over 100 psychotropic substances and explored over 80 countries, speaking and consulting on psychedelic science, philosophy of mind, biohacking, AI, and their societal implications. His work has been featured in various media outlets, including print, video, and radio. Jack discusses his upbringing in Italy and the cathartic moment that led him to a lifetime of inquiry into altered states of consciousness, neuroscience and psychotropic substances. He hares stories of extended travel and research during his studies, and investigation into the human psyche - experimenting with everything from meditation and psychedelics to extreme diets, religion and joining the sex industry  - each becoming integral to his PhD and future career.  Giancarlo and Jack discuss collective consciousness and whether the world can ever really heal, looking at love, collective development and awareness vs. technology and war.  Jack shares his intention and life's work, integrating his experiences to shape the future, and systems to help create a better living.

This is the final interview I'll be publishing under "the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast" featuring an in-depth conversation about psychedelic integration with Author of Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness, Marc Aixala.Learn more about Marc Aixala and access the full transcript here.I'm launching a new email series called TRANSILIENCE, a sunday newsletter offering timeless, actionable insights to enhance your freedom, flow, flourishing, and fulfillment. ⋙ SIGN UP FOR TRANSILIENCE NEWSLETTER HERE.HEMP LUCID CB ProductsSave 15% off your 1st CBD order with Code LUCID15

Join us for a powerful episode of amplifying your life, relationships and career through the impactful experiences of altered states of consciousness, finding more joy in the journey and transformation.     Meet Nico Verresen, a living testament to resilience and transformation. Once a famed professional fighter, he held numerous titles, including the five-time Belgian, European, and Vice World Champion in Muay Thai. Nico was not just a powerhouse in the ring, but also a keen scholar, earning a master's in psychology and making contributions as a published researcher and assistant professor at the Free University of Brussels.   He embarked on a journey of rediscovery, venturing into various endeavors from running a gym in a castle to soaking up enriching experiences in Bali and delving deep into personal growth with Tantric practice and Ayahuasca ceremonies. His path paved the way for his innovative venture, "Perform With Pleasure", an executive coaching business dedicated to helping ambitious people achieve their goals without compromising their health, relationships, or joy in life.   Connect with Nico: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nico-verresen-3060529/  https://www.instagram.com/nico_verresen/      Connect with Jessica on Instagram  Submit Your Podcast Questions: https://forms.gle/ZJfqGJuUWQbCg3E26 Loved this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple  Join Jessica's Mailing List: https://jessica-marie-wellness.ck.page/386ae018ea

EPISODE SUMMARY Join scientist and mindset & high-performance coach Claudia Garbutt and biohacker and Integrative Health expert Garnet Dupuis as they talk about how to keep the mind & brain healthy. In this episode, we talk about:  - Psycho-active agents & brain plasticity - Drug-free micro-dosing using light & sound - Consciousness & altered states   EPISODE NOTES Garnet Dupuis is a highly dedicated and accomplished professional in the field of Integrative and Complementary Wellness. With a career spanning over several decades, Garnet has been actively involved in the exploration of light, sound, and consciousness since 1970, during his academic years in Canada, coinciding with the emergence of the Human Potential Movement. Currently, he holds significant leadership positions as the Co-Founder and CoCEO of Brain Prime Technology, based in Singapore, and as the Chief Creative Officer and CoFounder of Lucid Studios, headquartered in Thailand. Lucid Studios specializes in the development of cutting-edge Neuro Reality devices, known as NeuroVizr™ instruments, which are specifically designed to stimulate and facilitate positive neuroplastic changes within the brain.   Garnet's personal philosophy is deeply rooted in viewing life as a profound spiritual journey encompassing compassion and awakening. He currently resides in a picturesque mountain rainforest located in eastern Chiang Mai, Thailand, where he actively devotes his time and resources to wildlife rescue and conservation efforts. His notable contributions include funding, constructing, and managing a Long-Life Gibbon Sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating injured and orphaned gibbons in Southeast Asia.   In terms of education, Garnet possesses a diverse and comprehensive academic background. He has obtained degrees and pursued graduate training in various disciplines such as Classical and Clinical Homeopathy, Oriental Medicine, Radionics, Massage Therapy and Bodywork, Hydrotherapy, Remedial Exercise, Biofeedback, Psychology, and English Literature. Garnet has also showcased his expertise through presenting lectures and professional presentations in multiple countries, including Bulgaria, Hungary, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.   Furthermore, he has been a sought-after speaker at numerous events and has been featured in globally recognized podcasts. His contributions and influence are reflected in the dedicated Biohackers Magazine, which highlights his work, and he serves as an associated writer for Biohacker Magazine. Notably, Garnet is currently authoring a forthcoming book titled "Lucid Brain," further demonstrating his commitment to sharing his extensive knowledge and insights with a wider audience.   Links:   www.neurovizr.com   Help me keep this show ad-free and awesome: Hit subscribe and join the tribe! THANK YOU for your support! 

Your boy! Chris, from forbidden knowledge news is back with the cult for a wonderful swap cast. He talks his experience with diving deep into his mind, exploring the inner worlds and realms within. Spirit guides, MK Ultra, Amazon Prime, Mushrooms and 4-ACO-DMT. This one is wild, keep that third eye open!To Find Forbidden Knowledge News Podcast---> https://open.spotify.com/show/4KfI9ix3W92fAVtfZQnzhH?si=975e6538644c4b2420% OFF at Cristy's Shop---> Awakeningsofbatonrouge.com (PromoCode: Cult20)Rife Machine 10% off!---> https://rifemachine.myshopify.com/?rfsn=7689156.6a9b5cTo find the Meta Mysteries Podcast---> https://open.spotify.com/show/6IshwF6qc2iuqz3WTPz9Wv?si=3a32c8f730b34e79For an A+ Travel Agent, contact Allyn at-- https://www.yourmagicaldestinations.com/allyn.htmlSign up for our Patreon go to-> Patreon.com/cultofconspiracypodcastTo Sign up for our Rokfin go to -->Rokfin.com/cultofconspiracy--->For all of your Cult of Conspiracy needs! Including discounts to Adam&Eve & MERCH! Go to -> https://linktr.ee/cultofconspiracyThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5700337/advertisement

Practicing with this guided visualization will help you recognize altered states of consciousness. Within these states of consciousness, we greatly expand our opportunities for growth, healing and self-transformation, as we can then learn to create within them... Co-Create actually. It is within these altered states of consciousness where we are most effective at co-creating the reality of our choosing. This guided visualization is part of my digital course "Quantum Coloring Pages for Personal Breakthroughs and Transformations" found on my website. Expand Your Awareness: Discover how to expand your consciousness beyond the confines of everyday reality. Learn techniques to enter altered states of consciousness, allowing you to tap into higher levels of awareness and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Access Inner Wisdom: Uncover the profound wisdom that resides within you. Through our guided visualizations, you'll learn to access your subconscious mind, where hidden insights, creativity, and intuition reside. Tap into this wellspring of knowledge to make better decisions, find solutions to challenges, and unlock your true potential. Transform Your Life: Altered states of consciousness have the power to catalyze profound personal transformation. By exploring these states, you'll gain a new perspective on life, break free from limiting beliefs, and open yourself up to infinite possibilities. Experience a heightened sense of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment as you align with your true self.

Jacob L. Cooper, LCSW, is the author of Life After Breath (2020) and The Wisdom of Jacob's Ladder (2023) , the ladder:-) being the focus of this podcast.  Jacob is a sought-after speaker on grief, wisdom, and consciousness, offering meditation and mindfulness seminars to help others find purpose and overcome fears of life after death. He is also a Certified Hypnotherapist specializing in Past Life Regression and hosts a weekly podcast "The Wisdom of Jacob's Ladder."   For more information and to connect with Jacob and his many offerings, please see:  https://jacoblcooper.com/the-wisdom-of-jacobs-ladder/  or IG/TikTok:  @jacobcooperlcsw FB:  @Jacob Cooper, LCSW This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-274-jacob-cooper-ascensionjacobs-ladderaltered-states-of-consciousness-ndes Have a blessed week!

Daniel Pinchbeck is a prominent author and thought leader recognized for his exploration of consciousness, spirituality, and societal paradigms. Known for several books including "Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism" (2002), Pinchbeck's work delves into psychedelics, indigenous wisdom, and altered states of consciousness. He co-founded "Reality Sandwich" and the "Evolver" network, fostering conversations on transformative culture. http://www.pinchbeck.io/ _______________________________________NEW ALBUM - "MUSIC FOR THE DECK OF THE TITANIC" (LP) - LISTEN NOW SPOTIFY / APPLECOLLAB ALBUM - "BURREN" - Full LP album w/Peter Broderick.  LISTEN NOW ON SPOTIFY OR APPLEUPCOMING LIVE:  tickets - http://eastforest.org/tourSept 4-8 - Esalen Institute, CASept 30- Oct 1 - Each Story, JapanNov 7 - Los Angeles, CA w/Marieme! (NEW!)Dec 15-18 - Esalen Institute, CACOMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgGIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. GUIDANCE - Journey SpaceMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleMEDITATIONS by East Forest on Spotify & AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeConnect with the Forest - Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

A rich and wonderful conversation about the experience of 'altered states' of consciousness; exploring, particularly, those brought on by medicine (hallucinogenics), sudden shifts in perspective (disorientation), and ritual. This conversation is one woven with the thoughts and voices of This Word World host, Tansy Baigent, and her guest beautiful guests Charly McCreary; an esoteric arts practitioner and social media expert, and Jacqueline Allen; an acupuncturist, astrologer and soul alchemist. [All contact details are below]If you like this episode please follow the podcast, share with your friends or leave a review (available through Apple Podcasts).You can also watch this episode on YouTube to see the conversation in person: Click Here...Charly McCreary can be found through her website: www.esotericsocialmedia.com and/or followed on Instagram: @theinnercircleicJacqueline Allen can be found through her website: www.tworootsacupuncture.com and/or followed on Instagram: @tworootsacupunctureTansy Baigent; Host of This Wyrd World is a shamanic healer, spiritual mentor, guidance counsellor and tarot reader, and she can be found through her website: www.tansyalexandra.com and/or followed on Instagram:@tansy_alexandra...Tansy and Jacqueline are co-hosting a 'live' Spirit Medicine retreat in the US in September (2023). To find out more about the retreat or to book Click HereIf this date has passed or the retreat is filled, follow Tansy on Instagram to hear about all future opportunities.  

Dr. Neil Rushton settles in for a nice conversation with Barbara on the subject of fairies, gnomes, films, fiction and altered states of consciousness.

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Altered States of Consciousness: Both magic and psychedelics can induce altered states of consciousness. Magic often involves rituals, meditation, or other practices that can lead to altered states of awareness. Similarly, psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, or ayahuasca can significantly alter one's perception, leading to profound and transformative experiences.  Expanded Perception: Both magic and psychedelics can expand one's perception of reality. Magic often aims to uncover hidden truths, tap into higher realms of consciousness, or perceive the unseen. Similarly, psychedelics can enhance sensory perception, making colors appear brighter, sounds more vivid, and textures more intense.  Connection to the Spiritual: Both magic and psychedelics have connections to spirituality. Magic often incorporates spiritual or mystical beliefs and practices, seeking to connect with higher powers or realms. Psychedelics have been used by various cultures for spiritual or religious purposes, providing individuals with profound spiritual experiences and a sense of interconnectedness.  Symbolism and Archetypes: Magic and psychedelics frequently involve the use of symbols and archetypes. In magic, symbols are often employed to represent certain concepts or energies and can be utilized in spells, rituals, or divination. Similarly, psychedelics can induce vivid hallucinations and imagery that may be rich in symbolic meaning, often reflecting deep archetypal patterns of the collective unconscious.  Healing and Transformation: Both magic and psychedelics have been associated with healing and personal transformation. In magical practices, spells, rituals, or energy work can be used to facilitate healing on physical, emotional, or spiritual levels. Psychedelics have shown therapeutic potential in treating various mental health conditions, facilitating personal insights, and promoting emotional healing and growth.  Ritualistic Practices: Magic and psychedelics often involve ritualistic practices. Magic rituals often follow a specific structure, with the practitioner performing certain actions, reciting incantations, or using specific tools or objects. Similarly, psychedelics are often taken in ceremonial or ritualistic settings, where participants may engage in specific behaviors, such as chanting, singing, or guided meditation, to enhance the psychedelic experience.  Non-Ordinary Realities: Both magic and psychedelics can lead to experiences of non-ordinary realities. Magic practitioners may enter trance states or engage in astral projection, accessing realms beyond ordinary perception. Similarly, psychedelics can induce profound experiences of alternate realities, with individuals reporting encounters with mystical beings, visions of other dimensions, or a dissolution of the ego.  Enhanced Creativity: Magic and psychedelics have been associated with enhanced creativity. Magic practitioners often tap into their creative abilities to craft spells, create sacred objects, or develop unique rituals. Similarly, psychedelics have been known to enhance artistic and creative expression, leading to increased inspiration, novel insights, and unique perspectives.

A growing movement of boundary-pushing art installations and cutting-edge devices seek to induce altered states. No drugs required. With summer officially starting this week, Heal the Bay has released their annual beach card to help people find the cleanest beaches around SoCal. Anaheim voters will decide in a special election whether or not to bump the minimum wage for hotel workers to $25. The union representing the workers isn't happy.

Elisa Fusi is an Italian molecular biologist, visionary herbalist and writer, with a research focus on human pathology, mycology, neuroscience and ecology.   With an ongoing investigation on folk medicine, ancestral rituals and indigenous cultures all over the world, Elisa has studied and lived with different indigenous groups in Madagascar and across Central and South America.  She later obtained a diploma in Mayan Medicine issued by the Mayan Medicine Institute of Guatemala.After a near-death experience her quest for a more complete understanding of human consciousness became stronger.  She founded an environmental organization called You Are Home and later in 2012 she created Alquimia, an educational centre  promoting alternative teachings on herbalism, shamanism and alchemy in Costa Rica.Elisa is also a PNEI (PsychoNeuroEndocrineImmunology) practitioner and Psycho-oncologist offering advice, resources, courses, and support to people with cancer and autoimmune disorders at her open clinic in Costa Rica.In this episode, Elisa discusses the patterns of illness and the key insights from her extensive research and practice with chronic disease.  She discusses the ancestral approach to healing disease through altered states of consciousness and the initiations one can take to become an animistic healer. Join us at Ancestral (10% off for listeners).Register for our Summer Solstice ceremonial gathering.Learn more about Earth Medicine, our psilocybin retreats.Explore our work.Become a Patreon!With thanks to Mike Howe, Ojhroy and Chris Park for the music in this episode.Support the show

In this episode, Joe interviews the Co-Founders of Enosis Therapeutics: researcher and scientist, Agnieszka Sekula; and psychiatrist, clinical advisor to the Australian Psychedelic Society, and leading Australian advocate for psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Dr. Prash P.  Enosis Therapeutics is a medtech startup that began with the question: how can we use VR – with or without psychedelics – to improve mental health outcomes? They feel that the biggest problem with powerful psychedelic experiences is that, once you're back in reality, it's oddly difficult to remember the insights and new ideas that were so clear during the experience, and even harder to make connections that lead to concrete change. They believe that the immersive nature of VR and the novelty of unique VR environments creates a sense of presence that can't be recreated otherwise – a liminal, in-between state that's just different enough to allow the patient to feel like they're back in that non-ordinary state, and therefore more able to anchor their experience and begin to find connections and more clearly understand newfound insights.  This all happens by the user essentially creating nonlinear, abstract, multi-sensory VR paintings while describing what they remembered; allowing them to revisit these worlds later, bring in therapists (or anyone else) to work inside these environments, and hear their own voice describing what happened, thereby creating a mental map that can be worked with in completely unique ways.  They talk about the conflict between new technologies and traditionalists; the problems with moving away from psychoanalysis and not treating psychotherapy as a process; how VR could improve the efficacy of therapy (and improve therapists' lives); how it could replace models of repeated dosage; how VR could generate analytics to actually quantify success in mental health treatment; and how (whether psychedelics are used or not) culture needs to bring the psychedelic way of thinking to mental health. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Join writer and meditation teacher Matteo Pistono for a stimulating guided breathwork practice that will help you create an altered state of consciousness similar to one associated with taking psychedelics and plant medicines.  If you enjoy this practice, we invite you to discover the extraordinary healing power of psychedelics from 22 experts at Healing & Beyond with Psychedelics, a FREE event from May 15th-19th that you won't find anywhere else! You'll learn about the healing potential and mind-expanding benefits of psychedelics, hear from doctors and researchers in the field of psychedelic science, learn from indigenous healers about the traditional practice of plant medicine, and discover effective ways to integrate psychedelic experiences into your daily life—even without the psychedelics.   To save your seat at this exclusive event, visit hayhouse.com/healing. 

In this episode our guest is Heather Deane, the Spiritual Therapist & meditation teacher! Heather discusses how altered states of consciousness can help us with self-realization & healing! :-)***Find us on Instagram to stay updated: https://www.instagram.com/wearesoulfam/

What's up to my bulging babirusas and polychromatic paddlefish! Welcome back to the BNP and thanks so much for joining! We have a dandy doozy of an ep for ya this week friends, a real ripsnorting pistol whipper. We got a zany audio tidbit, believe that. Also included are two original altered states of consciousness-casts,  the first of their kind on the BNP - but certainly not the last.  Someone who isn't me gets a hoot out of recording content from a seat in their pineal gland. The meat n potatoes of this week's ep weaves a sordid tale of rampant government corruption, cover-ups at the highest echelons of power, and rogue intelligence agencies. We hear from investigative journalist Gary Webb, who sacrificed his career (and eventually his life) in order to paint a detailed portrait of how the CIA and assorted other 3 letter agencies worked intimately alongside Colombian drug cartels, Nicaraguan right-wing para-militiamen, and inner city dope dealers in order to flood U.S. urban centers (starting in E. L.A., then fanning out from there) with cheap cocaine. This cheap blow could then be cut into crack, making a high price drug suddenly affordable in low income neighborhoods. This highly addictive and socially destructive substance blossomed forth an entirely new drug market. The result was a public health apocalypse, with crack cocaine causing generationally devastating effects throughout urban America and filling the prisons with young black men, who because of racist sentencing legislation were put away for twice as long as their richer, white-collar counterparts selling powdered cocaine uptown. Gary Webb's 1996 expose was entitled Dark Alliance, and it ran in the San Jose Mercury. It's now quite difficult to find online, however currently you can access it here.  Download while you can. I end the episode by reading an article outlining Israel's role in arming and supporting brutal right wing dictatorships in Central America. The Guatemalan right wing actually referred to the genocidal slaughter in the 80's as the "Palestinianization" of the country's indigenous Mayan people.If you derive some value from the free shows I put out, please consider supporting my work at https://www.patreon.com/noetics. You can now also help me directly by donating to my Cash App: $BarbarianRavenOr: at buymeacoffee.com/noetics. Thanks so much for supporting the show. Spread the word and tell a friend! Let's expand our growing tribe of philosopher barbarians.One Love,little raven kawwwTRACKLIST FOR THIS EPISODEPatternShift - Cities I'll Never SeeDivision Street - RememberDykotomi - Corvid CrunkDosi x Wishes & Dreams - Arodasio (Lofi Mix)Jackson Sisters - I Believe In Miracles: SanFranDisko Edit (Soundcloud)Oiseau de nuit - TranscendenceSchoolboy Q & BJ the Chicago Kid - Studio (Original Edit- Big Time Slowed and Screwed)X Files Theme (Unkle Remix- Soundcloud)Orenda - Gayatri feat. DTOKenny Loops x stream_error - Noctilucent (Lo Fi Mix)Schoolboy Q feat E-40 - Dope Dealer (Fair Use Edit: Slowed)Jakare - LimpiaTeam Astro - Hidden Treasures (Lofi Mix)Foudeqush - Daydreaming (Verbed)LINKShttps://electronicintifada.net/content/israeli-arms-industrys-great-leap-central-america/26881Support the show

In this episode, Joe interviews Graham Hancock: legendary bestselling author and writer and presenter of the new Netflix docuseries, "Ancient Apocalypse," where he travels the world looking for evidence of lost civilizations likely much more advanced than historians previously believed. Hancock talks about his early books and how ayahuasca influenced his writing; the similarities in cave art and the common link of altered states of consciousness; how integral non-ordinary states of consciousness likely were to early religion (especially Christianity); how much the annihilation of religious traditions has hidden history; why his and Rupert Sheldrake's Tedx talks were originally taken offline; new understandings of Neanderthals' intelligence and creativity; the Quetzalcóatl; and the concept of the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis: could there have been an advanced civilization 12,800 years ago that we're just starting to comprehend? Could it have been Atlantis?  He discusses the conflict with mystery and archaeology's obsession with scientism and materialist reductionism – that we keep trying to force everything into little boxes of approved science and have lost our imaginations and openness to possibility, especially when you realize how often narratives are built based on interpretations of data rather than facts (since the farther back we go, evidence becomes harder to come by). He believes science needs humility, a willingness to listen to Indigenous history, and a much more open mind when it comes to altered states of consciousness: “I'm convinced we're missing something important from our past, and if we don't look for it, we won't find it.” www.psychedelicstoday.com

Andra Dediu's background in Master's of Science (M.Sc.) in Consciousness, Spirituality, & Transpersonal Psychology, Transpersonal Counselling, Awareness-Based Action Research for Systems Change, NLP Master Practitioner and Life Coach, Transformation Medicine and many more achievements has brought her to support individuals with integration work of altered states of consciousness. Wondering what that means? Well, she supports people to integrate really far out experiences like spiritual awakenings, mystical experiences, and insights from altered states of consciousness. Andra saw a need and benefit for combining embodied practices and altered states of consciousness for transformation and integration of our true & loving authentic self.   Reference Links: Website: https://andradediu.com    

Summary: We dive deep into the spirit realm and discuss our fascination with archetypes: what they are, why they are important and how we work with them. Mentioned in this Episode:The Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck & GuidebookUpcoming Events & Offerings:Oct. 23  - Dec. 11: Wild Man Within Oct. 23  - Dec. 11: Wild Woman Within Support this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao ethically sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeWild Within @ www.thewildwithin.orgCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

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In this episode we unpack British novelist and public intellectual Aldous Huxley's 1954 essay "The Doors of Perception." This essay explores... Huxley's experience on Mescalin The Reducing Valve Theory of Consciousness The human desire to transcend self-conscious self-hood The ethics of the contemplative life Links to Reading & Articles mentioned The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley General Resonance Theory (paper) Entropic Brain Hypothesis (paper) Pivotal Mental States (paper) Nested Observer Windows (paper) The Bhagavad Gita translation by Eknath Easwaran How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan *note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode! Host: Zach Stehura UnpackingIdeas.com Guest: Nikki Johnson linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-johnson-free-thinker/ Theme Music: Polyenso Timestamps 00:00:00 introduction 00:03:05 background about Huxley's trip 00:05:58 the challenge of trying to communicate direct experience 00:11:30 Nikki's multi-sphere model of consciousness 00:14:28 the various terms for “God” 00:16:36 the reducing-valve theory of consciousness 00:27:52 types of people who filter out less primary consciousness 00:28:09 The Artist 00:31:26 The Schizophrenic 00:35:40 The Genius 00:36:33 the terror of witnessing God directly 00:43:06 the morality of the contemplative life 00:46:32 Huxley's conception of enlightenment 00:48:46 the desire for self-transcendence 00:50:45 the war on psychedelics 00:54:27 integrating lessons from past lives 00:56:15 how a psychedelic experience changes a person's character 00:57:23 wrapping up/outro

What do you think about how you think? This week we dive into altered states of mind and being, as a way to gain perspective on your life! And don't worry, we're not promoting psychedelics, other than sitting on the meditation pillow and perceiving more (from quieting down). In the words of Pink Floyd, "Breathe, breathe in the air; don't be afraid to care... all you touch and all you see, are all your life will ever be"

Episode 12! I had the honor of interviewing not only a friend, but my first ever mentor and the human being who certified me as a Breathwork Facilitator, Sky Bear. Sky Bear is a Breathwork Facilitator and Peak Performance Specialist focusing on bio-hacking, flow states, and performance transformation/optimization. A dedicated yogi and serial entrepreneur, he has spent the last four years running multiple companies, which inspired him to begin to build an international platform to serve children around the world. In this episode, we dive deep into the realms of breathwork from both a scientific and mystical perspective. Sky Bear shares his extensive knowledge on the impact breathwork has on the body, mind, and spirit, both physiologically, mentally, emotionally, physically, and energetically. We explore nervous system regulation, altered states of consciousness, and even tap into the realms of psychedelics as well. If you're interested in becoming a Breathwork Facilitator yourself, or are curious about Sky Bear's other work as a Peak Performance Specialist and Personal Development coach, you can find him over on Instagram. CONNECT WITH EMMA: Instagram - @emmamarschall Tik Tok - @emmamarschall Book a Breathwork Session - Here Work with me 1:1 - Here Join GLOW (self-paced course) - Here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-marschall/support

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This latest series is a compendium of conversations with Eric, recordings that span over a 20-year period. Before the days of smartphones, friends and students maintained a tradition of recording Eric when he would start teaching.Notice: Material was done in a natural environment, passionately, unrehearsed, and unscripted. Audio recordings may include occasional pets, people talking, and adult language. If you are seeking the real deal, you've found it.What is Dimensions Walk With Me All About?When you walk, do you ever pay attention to what you are doing or do you simply focus on your destination? There are keys embedded within the act of walking that, when put together, have the ability to dramatically shift your consciousness, enabling you to see the dimensional objects and entities that remain unknown to those who operate in a normal state of consciousness.In this module, Eric teaches the ins and outs of a new technique called “Dimension Walking,” sharing knowledge that will grant a level of mastery over this skill. Provided are some crucial details, like walking pace, proper breathing, and hand gestures, as well as a few tips on accelerating your results.Each dimension is a specific frequency. There are thousands of dimensions that overlap our physical dimension but we don't experience them because our consciousness primarily vibrates at a different frequency. Dimension Walking causes our frequency to elevate, thus opening our minds to the possibilities that lie beyond this dimension.Like this episode? If you're interested in attending live classes and refining your knowledge and techniques along with other like-minded people - Eric Pepin's Patreon has Live Weekly classes with the Rebel Guru himself. These classes are centered on spiritual concepts and techniques taught within the Higher Balance curriculum. It is designed to bring perspective and clarity to the earnest spiritual seeker and to dive into the practice and application of these same techniques.Become a Patron Here for as little as $1! - https://www.patreon.com/EricPepin// Join us on Discord - https://discord.gg/2hBAwH5ASM Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/rebelgururadio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

June 14, 2022 The walk and way of a modern view of what we can do to locate peace inside all these pieces. A fractured fairytale. Too many places to mentally escape, leaving the heart wide open to steer clear of its own messes. I meditate. The body goes into a moment of pure mindfulness. Upon returning I often wonder if I'm running away from something. Much like prayer. To free our minds from the moment. To gift the soul with peace. Only to step back into the present. Are we altering our lives? Research calls it ASC. Altered States Of Consciousness. Daily writing is no different. I honestly never know what I'm going to write about. Nor do I remember what I planted on the page. Using ASC as a tool. Learning to reach for it. To gain access to its strength and ability without poisoning it with your perfectionist personality. It takes practice. It's going to require awareness. But you've got to document the path. Because when you get back there's a huge chance you won't remember the journey.

June 14, 2022 The walk and way of a modern view of what we can do to locate peace inside all these pieces. A fractured fairytale. Too many places to mentally escape, leaving the heart wide open to steer clear of its own messes. I meditate. The body goes into a moment of pure mindfulness. Upon returning I often wonder if I'm running away from something. Much like prayer. To free our minds from the moment. To gift the soul with peace. Only to step back into the present. Are we altering our lives? Research calls it ASC. Altered States Of Consciousness. Daily writing is no different. I honestly never know what I'm going to write about. Nor do I remember what I planted on the page. Using ASC as a tool. Learning to reach for it. To gain access to its strength and ability without poisoning it with your perfectionist personality. It takes practice. It's going to require awareness. But you've got to document the path. Because when you get back there's a huge chance you won't remember the journey.

Stephen Roach is the founder of The Breath & the Clay Creative Arts Organization, host of Makers & Mystics podcast, author, and a multi-instrument professional musician. In today's episode, I talk with Stephen about the role music plays in the flow state, altered states of consciousness, and what Charismatics might call "encountering the Presence of God" in worship. We discuss examples of altered states of consciousness in the Bible, Christian theories of consciousness, psychedelics, evolution, and following the Way of Jesus in a Post Secular Age. Check out Stephen's "Makers & Mystics" podcast here: http://www.makersandmystics.com/   Find out more about The Breath and The Clay here: http://www.thebreathandtheclay.com/ If you find this podcast to be helpful and you want to see it continue ad-free, would you consider becoming a supporter on Patreon? Members of the Deep Talks Patreon Community receive bonus Q & A Episodes, articles, charts, discussion forums and more. https://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast To Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-talks-exploring-theology-and-meaning-making/id1401730159   Connect with Paul Anleitner on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/PaulAnleitner

In this episode we have the challenging job of getting our head around the psychology of altered states of consciousness or ‘exceptional human experiences' as today's specialist calls them. Are they mere illusions of the mind? Does their ability to radically change our world view and sense of meaning in the world give them a special status in psychology and mental health? And how do we talk scientifically about significant similarities between such experiences across different times and cultures that appear to imply the existence of an alternative kind of ‘reality' what ever ‘reality' is. Fortunately, to navigate this bag of worms, we have a researcher who has devoted his career to the study of these experiences both psychedelic and other, Dr. David Luke. David Luke is currently a module leader of the Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience in Greenwich Universities Psychology and Counselling Department, a course he has been running since 2009. He is also currently an Honorary Senior Lecturer for the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Division of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London. He was President of the Parapsychological Association between 2009 and 2011, and received the Faculty's first Inspirational Teaching Award (2016) from the University of Greenwich. He is a prolific author and editor of books, and today we'll be discussing his 2017 book ‘Otherworlds: Psychedelics and exceptional human experiences' and his new book, a collections of essays he has edited called ‘DMT Entity Encounters: Dialogues on the Spirit Molecule' He is also the co-founder of the Breaking Convention Conference on Psychedelics. What we discuss in this episode: 00:00 Intro 04:20 Measuring subjective qualitative experiences 11:45 The different types of altered states of consciousness 18:00 Reduced activity in the DMN (Default Mode Network) during alternate states of consciousness, but increased brain region connectivity 21:30 Evaluating mystical experiences psychologically 33:00 The connection between psychedelics and telepathy 57:00 Psychonautics - trying to map psychedelic realms and types of beings encountered and much much more (full show notes here) References: William James - Radical Empiricism During Altered states there is a reduced activity in the DMN but increased brain region connectivity Johns Hopkins and NYU studies - Intensity of mystical experience correlation with positive clinical outcomes. %50 drop in atheism among DMT experiencers Stephen Szára - first DMT experiments in 1950's Charles Laughlin - Polyphasic culture and transpersonal anthropology Medicalisation and Reciprocity Specialists Symposium

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Lana Rados is a holistic psychotherapist with almost 40 years of clinical and professorial teaching experience. Formally trained in clinical psychology, Lana is most notable for her work in trauma and relational therapy. Her rich and intuitive understanding of the human psyche has enabled her to create a unique and highly effective modality of psychological healing. With her husband, Ivan Rados, an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, healer and author, Lana has co-founded Intronaut, which facilitates plant medicine ceremonies and retreats in Vancouver, Canada. To date, Intronaut has led hundreds of individuals through some of the most transformational experiences of their lives. In today's episode, Lana describes her journey from being a clinically-focused empiricist to eventually opening up to the possibilities of mystical states of consciousness, discusses how plant medicine can be effective for healing all levels of trauma, and updates us on her view of the clinical and spiritual perspectives of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. *You can find out more about Lana Rados and her work with Intronaut at https://www.intronaut.com/

In this episode of Life as an Observer I get the honor to speak to one of my mentors, coaches, and someone I admire; Bart Scholtissen. Bart is a former Neuroscientist turned mental health coach and expedition lead. Bart takes clients into nature to help them reconnect with their true nature, happiness.  Through connection to earth, connection to plants, breath work, cold immersion, and ceremony; Bart helps people face challenges though 1-1 mentoring, group sessions, Wim Hof Method Workshops and Expeditions, and many other retreats and workshops.  A truly inspirational individual and kindhearted facilator and friend.  I am so excited to introduce you to Bart in todays podcast.    Contact Links Website: https://bartscholtissen.nl/ Email: info@bartscholtissen.nl Instagram Podcast www.wimhofmethod.com   Ryan's Social Links Instagram: ryanbeanyoga Facebook: Ryan Bean Yoga Insight Timer: Ryan Bean   PATRONS This episode is made possible by patron support.  To support this podcast and content by Ryan Bean and Life As An Observer you can become a financial supporter with a low monthly pledge starting at $2 and up.  These pledges make new content possible and you will earn exclusive rights to patron only content, swags, and information.  https://patron.podbean.com/lifeasanobserver   Thank you Patrons for your support: * scottallenmd * Wesswaney3 * Tiffany Hickson * Smud * Kunnakwj * Vito0616 * 1P Bluejay * brendayarn * lynsiecaye * yqfx7btgzzz9q * Leesax * rehnaschuyler * fezadeca     Want to support my vanlife and podcast without becoming a monthly patron?? Amazon Wish List:   Amazon Vanlife Wishes Venmo: @ryanbeanyoga RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS With RYAN BEAN March: March 26th  Introduction to Ketamine-assisted Therapy Join us for a day of breathwork, meditation, experiential learning (taking ketamine yourself) and lectures. 9am-4pm 305 N 500 W St. George, UT 84770 Breathwork -- Meditation -- Experiential learning -- Integration session Ketamine: from anesthetic to mental health Pharmacology of ketamine REBUS/Neural annealing Ketamine assisted psychotherapy Ketamine and trauma therapy Tickets for the KAP Day Retreat April 4th : Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop at Holmstead Ranch in Southern Utah Sign up at www.wimhofmethod.com Vipassana Meditation for Beginners Workshop on Insight Timer In this workshop with Ryan Bean you will learn the basics of Vipassana Meditation and be offered techniques, cues, and tools to assist in creating a personal Vipassana Practice.   Learn the Vipassana meditation technique Discover how to use this practice to go beyond the illusion of the mind 3 hours of live content with Ryan and an intimate group Sign up on Insight Timer App Vipassana for Beginners Workshop   April 7th Breath is Medicine Workshop Breath Work Workshop with Ryan Bean Ticket Link April 21st-25th Expansion Retreats presents Transzend April 21-25 Southern Utah Art, Meditation, and Deliberate Creation retreat https://www.expansionretreats.com/tranzend.html  May May 11th.  6 Week Online Breath Work and Manifesting Technique Workshop Breathe To Manifest Miracles . Breathe To Manifest Miracles is hosted on the Insight Timer App.  Mentoring 1 on 1 can be scheduled on Insight Timer on the Mentoring Tab of the app or by reaching out to me personally in a DM. Insight Timer  

This is Part 2. For continuity please listen to https://www.podpage.com/quantum-living/s3-e7/ (Part 1 )first. This podcast is so jam-packed that I had to split it into two parts.  Make yourself comfy and join me and my special guest Mela Borawski as we dive into the bottomless rabbit hole of the altered states of consciousness. An esoteric binge heaven! To unpack this huge and complex scientific–philosophical-spiritual topic in an easy to follow way, we are using my model of the human brainwaves creating different states of consciousness, to which we can link the various spiritual experiences and psychic phenomena. We start off by answering the existential question: What is consciousness? (YES! We did!), and then for over two hours we unpack, unveil, discuss, explain and swap notes on the five altered states of consciousness we can experience in the Gamma, Alpha, Theta, Delta and Death brainwaves.  And what about the Beta? you ask - Listen to find out! We talk about Out of Body Experience (OBE); the Ayahuasca and plant medicine;  psychic gifts – explaining all “clairs”; Theta meditation; energy healing; death and dying; Near Death Experience (NDE); reincarnation, the Afterlife; soul journeys; and so much more. Some of the juiciest topics you may not have heard before are: What is (really) remote viewing; where our consciousness goes while we are asleep; and a comprehensive overview of the Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow children which includes an indispensable advice for the parents. On a spooky note - we had some serious spirit activity on Mela's side during the interview recording with first her phone going off with audible messages and then the printer itself turning on and printing without being touched, both disrupting the recording! A ladybird appearing out of nowhere on the printer in a middle of the night was most likely the calling card of the spirit wanting to join in on our conversation :-) Enjoy and please share! Music: purple-planet.com For the full show notes  with links please go to myhttps://www.podpage.com/quantum-living/s3-e7/ ( )https://www.podpage.com/quantum-living/s3-e8/ (PODCAST WEBSITE)

In this week's episode of "Life, Love, & Light"  podcasts, we investigate more "alternate theories" that have been raised by some modern and postmodern theologians and scholars who consider the resurrection appearances of Jesus Christ to have been brought on by "altered states of consciousness."  Were these appearances merely visions induced by wishful thinking? Or personal hallucinations? Or mass hallucinations experienced at the same time and in the same place by all the disciples? Or a mass ecstasy? Did Peter experience a psychotic delusion that, by a chain reaction, resulted in a group fantasy? And was the Apostle Paul also the victim of "chain reaction hysteria"?Why must we consider these objections? Because it is crucial that we understand the arguments and the flaws in these various theories so that when the bedrock foundation of resurrection belief is challenged, we are able to answer objections with clarity and conviction. And perhaps, when we ourselves question Christian faith in bodily resurrection, we need to be very clear and completely certain that the ancient Creed – “I believe in the resurrection of the body and life everlasting” – really does mean what it says.Especially in a time of ongoing pandemic, a brutal war, and the inconceivable suffering and death of soldiers and civilians, as well as the desperation of millions of fleeing refugees, we need the reality of Christ's resurrection to reassure us every hour of every day that nothing we undergo will be lost – all our sufferings are being taken up into Christ's own sufferings on the cross. And all are being transformed and glorified in the fullness of Christ's resurrection . . .  and eventually, our own. Without that grounding in resurrection faith, we may lose hope. Thus we must continually deepen our faith in the truth of Christ's bodily resurrection so that we live in its redemptive reality and find our peace in its promise – even amidst the crises of our daily lives.I dedicate these podcasts to all the brave Ukrainians who are fighting for their freedom and their country against tyranny and invasion. May the Risen Christ be with them!

Trance, meditation, or altered states of consciousness might be a tool in your spiritual arsenal or they might be the goal to which you aspire.  Join Leilani and Kimberlyn as they explore the powerful ways of being present, in your body, or floating in ‘other places' through altered states of consciousness.Get exclusive content and support us on Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/WitchyWit  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/WitchyWitPodcast  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/Witchy_Wit  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3azUkFVlECTlTZQVX5jl1X?si=8WufnXueQrugGDIYWbgc3A  Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/witchy-wit/id1533482466  Pandora:https://pandora.app.link/nNsuNrSKneb  Google Podcast:Witchy Wit (google.com)

This podcast is so jam-packed that I had to split it into two parts. Make yourself comfy and join me and my special guest Mela Borawski as we dive into the bottomless rabbit hole of altered states of consciousness. An esoteric binge heaven! To unpack this huge and complex scientific–philosophical-spiritual topic in an easy to follow way, we are using my model of the human brainwaves creating different states of consciousness, to which we can link the various spiritual experiences and psychic phenomena. We start off by answering the existential question: What is consciousness? (YES! We did!), and then for over two hours we unpack, unveil, discuss, explain and swap notes on the five altered states of consciousness we can experience in the Gamma, Alpha, Theta, Delta and Death brainwaves.  And what about the Beta? you ask - Listen to find out! We talk about Out of Body Experience (OBE); the Ayahuasca and plant medicine;  psychic gifts – explaining all the “clairs”; Theta meditation; energy healing; death and dying; Near Death Experience (NDE); reincarnation, the Afterlife; soul journeys; and so much more. Some of the most juicy topics you may not have heard before are: What is (really) remote viewing; where our consciousness goes while we are asleep; and a comprehensive overview of the Indigo, Crystal and Rainbow children which includes an indispensable advice for the parents. On a spooky note - we had some serious spirit activity on Mela's side during the interview recording with first her phone going off with audible messages and then the printer itself turning on and printing without being touched, both disrupting the recording! A ladybird appearing out of nowhere on the printer in a middle of the night was most likely the calling card of the spirit wanting to join in on our conversation:-) Enjoy and please share! Music: purple-planet.com For the full show notes please go to myhttps://www.podpage.com/quantum-living/s3-e7/ ( PODCAST WEBSITE) This is Part 1. This episode continues to https://www.podpage.com/quantum-living/s3-e8/ (Part 2.)

Episode 12 (Spotify & Apple Podcasts)All chemicals we discuss are purely for explorative discussion. We DO NOT encourage or condone the use of any nootropics or illicit substances. Always consult your medical professional.Jon and Joe discuss topics on:0:00 - What are "Altered States of Consciousness" and how do we access them?7:05 - Serotinergic vs Dopiminergic Balance15:22 - Chemical impact thresholds22:24 - ASC's as a directed toolEvery Monday at 12:00 pm (PST)

In this episode of A New Way of Living, I interview Brittany Lillegard about breathwork, Wim Hof Method, altered states of consciousness, and microdosing psychedelics.    Brittany is a Breathwork Facilitator, Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Microdosing Coach at Microdosing Institute. Over a decade ago, she started exploring the benefits of meditation and breathwork as a way to recover from an intense burnout and severe depression. Additionally, she experienced a transformative psychedelic journey (legal and guided by a therapist) that helped ease her depression for the first time in her adult life.    To better integrate the profound lessons from this high-dose experience and manage her mental health, she started to explore microdosing. Combining microdosing with breathwork, meditation, and other personal development practices has allowed her to healthily explore, express, and release her emotions, including anger, grief, and sadness. As a result, she gained mental stability, a deep connection with her intuition, and a robust immune system.   ➢Enjoy the wow of algae nutrition with my favorite algae product, ENERGYbits: https://www.energybits.com/. Discount code DANVOSS for 20% off.   ➢We are so excited to partner with the Microdosing Institute for their online course: EXPLORE MICRODOSING. Enjoy 10% off with this link: https://microdosinginstitute.podia.com/exploring-microdosing?coupon=DANVOSS   ➢For essential supplements like Vitamin D3, Magnesium, and Multivitamins, visit MD Logic Health: https://www.mdlogichealth.com/discount/danvoss30 Save 30% of your FIRST order with code danvoss30 at checkout (good for first purchase only).   https://www.mdlogichealth.com/discount/danvoss Save 15% of your order anytime with code danvoss at checkout.   ➢Enjoy some of the best coffee on the market, Kion Coffee: https://getkion.com/collections/see-all/products/kion-coffee. Discount code DANVOSS for 15% off.  

In today's episode, I got to speak to Prof. Ran Barkai, an archeologist from Tel Aviv university. Archeology is a fascinating field that provides us with a very real, physical, sensory connection with our past. By uncovering certain objects, remnants, and markings left behind by prehistoric man, we can paint a picture of what the life of our early ancestors was really like. Each new discovery adds to this tapestry of history, and the new technological advancements we have today help make our estimations of the past even more accurate. One of the exciting discoveries that Ran and his team have found is that of cave paintings - that were so deep within the caves - that the prehistoric humans that ventured in there must have used fire to light their way. What Ran and his colleagues were able to show was that at such depths - due to the lack of circulation - lighting a fire would cause oxygen levels to lower to such a degree - that a state of hypoxia would be induced in these early painters. In other words, early humans were no strangers to altered states of consciousness.  They would enter these trance-like states in which they would embark on spiritual journeys and paint on the cave walls. We spoke about the possible meanings behind these cave paintings, and Ran's ideas on how these altered states of consciousness were intentional and deliberate, and were used by prehistoric man to expand their awareness, call forth insights, and ultimately - to find solutions to different existential problems they may have been facing. We ventured into some Jungian territory in this episode as well, discussing how in the psyche of early man, there was much less distinction between the subject and the object, or the internal world and the external world. Early humans were most likely much more in tune with their environments. There always remains the question though of whether or not we're romanticizing the past and wishfully projecting characteristics onto early humans - such as their heightened awareness and respect for nature and strong sense of community. We can only do the best we can in painting this picture of the life of our early ancestors. But I believe that even if we are romanticizing certain elements of our history, this longing for simpler times - in which we were more connected with nature, family, and community - can help shed light on precisely those elements that we are most hungry for today in our modern world. @YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiggerPicturePodcast@Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biggerpicturepodbyroni/@Website: https://thebiggerpicturepod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thebiggerpicturepod.substack.com

By calculating the odds and waiting for the right moments to go all-in, Wayne was able to make 6-figures at Poker by the time he was 21 years old, and 7-figures at 27 years old. That's how he made millions in Poker Cash Games, a verifiable $1,419,184 in tournaments, and became Singapore's #1 poker player in 2017. To date, he has spent over $550,000 learning from the best personal development and business coaches in the world such as Dan Sullivan, Brendon Burchard, Jay Abraham, Roland Frasier and Tony Robbins. He spends all that money to bring the best thinking tools and hacks to his clients. His business advisory clients typically come to him for help with strategic planning, and his fees start from $20,000 for a day. Other than Poker, Wayne has a huge passion for meditation. He has travelled around the world for meditation retreats and classes. In today's episode, Wayne talks about the spiritual experiences that he encountered while meditating.     Key Takeaways The 3 biggest Spiritual experiences in Wayne's life. What did Wayne do in Oakham, India? How was Wayne's experience in Doctor Joe Dispenza's retreat? What made Wayne feel like Darth Vader? How did Wayne travel to space?     Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of Beyond Poker, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device.   You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!   Connect with Nick & Wayne Facebook YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Get Access to the Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including all the resources mentioned during the interview, visit BeyondPoker.com/23 Check Us Out On:  BeyondPoker.com Wayne Yap on Instagram Nick Howard on Instagram Nick Howard on Twitter PokerDetox.com

In this episode we discuss:What shamanism is and some of its rootsCore shamanic principles and teachingsSacred sound and altered states of consciousnessWhat lucid dreaming is and how to lucid dreamThe importance of a mindfulness practice as a part of dreamworkHow we can experience healing through dreamsIf you're interested in working with Kai, you can learn more here:https://www.alariahealing.com/If you're interested in shamanism, here are some book recommendations:The Beginner's Guide to Shamanic Journeying by Sandra IngermanThe Way of the Shaman by Michael HarnerWoman Who Glows in the Dark: A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health by Elena Avila...and if you're interested in lucid dreaming:Conscious Dreaming: A Spiritual Path for Everyday Life by Robert MossThe Woman's Book of Dreams: Dreaming As a Spiritual Practice Book by Connie KaplanDreams Are Letters from the Soul by Connie KaplanExploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Howard RheingoldMovie recommendations:Embrace of the Serpent (fiction)Other resources mentioned in this episode:Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Dena Justice is certified trainer in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy®, NLP Coaching, and Hypnotherapy.  In addition to training other to use these tools, Dena also utilizes these tools to help her clients live the life they desire.  Dena is frankly a bit of an overachiever, having been on her own financially since the age 15.  She put herself through college, obtaining two masters degrees and was able to purchase my own home in the San Francisco Bay Area at a fairly young age, which, if you know anything about the real estate market in the bay area, is incredible in and of itself. Now she helps other high performers who have hit burnout and are scared to admit they've hit that wall. She helps them get out of their own way and move to the next level to increase their impact so they feel fulfilled and inspired again, as well as helping them create more wealth and the relationships they want in their lives. http://ecstaticcollective.com