Podcasts about holotropic breathwork

While Truth Fairy is away, Dr. T hosts this episode solo, welcoming Scott Hill, author of “Confrontation with the Unconscious: Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychedelic Experience”, who completed his PhD with a dissertation titled ‘Building a Jungian Framework for Understanding Psychedelic Induced Psychotic States' at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Hill shares his early transformative encounters with LSD in 1967, which, though initially ecstatic, devolved into psychologically traumatic events. These experiences led him on a lifelong journey of self-exploration, academic inquiry, and healing.  Scott shares his journey very openly with Dr. T and they discuss how Scott's return to academia in Cailfornia, studying under Stan Grof and Ralph Metzner, deepened his understanding of his own experiences. They examine how Jung's concepts of the collective unconscious and archetypes reflect in intense psychedelic states. Scott details how key reading, Holotropic Breathwork, a medicine circle. and an MDMA-assisted therapy session at Burning Man, and MDMA-assisted therapy all helped heal his ongoing flashbacks.  Dr. T and Scott Hill share a deep and revelatory conversation, at the end of which Scott expresses gratitude for the path he was forced onto in spite of how painfully it began. He describes writing and academic research as transformative tools and identifies scholarship as a spiritual practice in its own right. “Confrontation with the Unconscious: Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychedelic Experience”, Dr. Hill's book, is now foundational in psychedelic psychotherapy circles, and his insights are key to understanding much about psychedelic psychology. “As I read about the myths of Gilgamesh, Inanna,, Job and Christ, I was struck by the resonance between passages in those myths and my difficult psychedelic experiences. Given the Jungian view that myths are expressions of the archetypal unconscious, and given the resonance I experienced reading those myths, I started to wonder whether my terrifying trips, and perhaps those of others, might be understood, in Jung's words, as experiences of an archetypal nature.” - Scott Hill About Scott Hill:Scott J. Hill, Ph.D., lives in Sweden, where he conducts scholarly research on the intersection between psychedelic studies and Jungian psychology. He holds degrees in psychology from the University of Minnesota and in philosophy and religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies.Book: “Confrontation with the Unconscious: Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychedelic Experience” by Scott J. Hill__Resources discussed in this episode:“Confrontation with the Unconscious: Jungian Depth Psychology and Psychedelic Experience” by Scott J. Hill“Psychedelics and Psychotherapy: The Healing Potential of Expanded States” by Tim Read, Maria Papaspyrou, and others“Ralph Metzner, Explorer of Consciousness: The Life and Legacy of a Psychedelic Pioneer” by Cathy Coleman, PhD (Editor)“Breaking Convention: Psychedelic Pharmacology for the 21st Century” by Ben Sessa (Editor)“Drugs and the Mind” by Robert S De RoppAldous Huxley's BooksJ. Krishnamurti Books“Letters from the Earth” by Mark Twain“Man and His Symbols” by Carl G. Jung“Trials of the Visionary Mind” by John Weir PerryHolotropic BreathworkScott's chapter, Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious: Jungian Insights Into Psychedelic Experience, in “Breaking Convention: Psychedelic Pharmacology” is available on his  Academia.edu page (https://ciis.academia.edu/ScottHill) as is a preview copy of his book that includes the TOC, Preface, Introductory chapter, and Conclusion. There is also a book review of Scott's book by Jungian Analyst Stephen A. Martin.__Contact Punk Therapy:Patreon: Patreon.com/PunkTherapyWebsite: PunkTherapy.comEmail: info@punktherapy.com Contact Truth Fairy: Email: Truth@PunkTherapy.com

In this episode, host Masako interviews Sintia Mazon, a practitioner based in Istanbul, Turkey, with an extensive background in holistic health and meditation. Sintia narrates her transformative journey from co-owning a computer learning center until 2000 to pivoting towards holistic healing practices. Initially skeptical, she was introduced to Reiki and subsequently immersed herself in various forms of energy healing, breathwork, and meditation. Sintia emphasizes the importance of curiosity, self-awareness, and staying present. Masako also shares her own experience of transitioning from a corporate career to exploring more meaningful pursuits, receiving advice from Sintia. The discussion underscores the significance of meditation, journaling, and following one's excitements as a path to personal fulfillment and professional discovery.About Sintia:Niagara WellnessYOUniversityAwareHouseResources discussed in this episode:Sahaj Samadhi MeditationBarbara Brennan School of HealingWhat is Family Constellation Therapy?What is Gestalt Therapy?Art of Living Healing BreathWhat is lucid dreaming?What is Holotropic Breathwork?Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

John H. Buchanan received a doctorate in liberal arts from Emory University. He was trained and certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner by Stan and Christina Grof. He is a contributing coeditor for Rethinking Consciousness (2020) and the author of Processing Reality: Finding Meaning in Death, Psychedelics, and Sobriety (Cascade, 2022).PODCAST LINKS:- Processing Reality (book): https://wipfandstock.com/9781666709285/processing-reality/- John's website: https://www.processingreality.com/CONNECT:Website: https://wipfandstock.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WipfandstockpublishersTwitter: https://twitter.com/wipfandstockFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wipfandstockInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wipfandstock/OUTLINE: (01:22) – Introduction (05:56) – Roundtable: Olaf Stapledon, C. S. Lewis, Colin Wilson(10:27) – Psychedelics: intersection of psychology, philosophy, religion(16:30) – First experiences with mind-altering agents(20:11) – Answering criticisms of psychedelics(24:35) – Altered states: drug-induced vs. breath-induced(31:42) – Stan Grof's transpersonal psychology(36:50) – Whitehead's process philosophy(43:34) – Grof and Whitehead in conversation(48:50) – “Prehension”(54:32) – Prehension and non-ordinary states(57:43) – What's next for John*The Theology Mill and Wipf and Stock Publishers would like to thank Luca Di Alessandro for making their song “A Celestial Keyboard” available for use as the podcast's transition music. Link to license: https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/.

In this episode of The Psychedelic Couch, host Clare Faulkner is joined by Joe and Kyle, the co-founders of Psychedelics Today, to discuss the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic therapy. The conversation focuses on the growing importance of proper safety protocols, education, and comprehensive training for facilitators working with psychedelic substances such as MDMA, psilocybin, and ketamine. Joe and Kyle emphasise how vital it is for facilitators, whether in underground or legal settings, to be thoroughly prepared to ensure both safety and effective therapeutic outcomes for their clients. A key theme in the discussion is the ongoing legal and medical advancements surrounding psychedelics in the U.S. The episode touches on the groundbreaking steps being taken in places like Oregon, where psychedelics have been fully legalised, and the upcoming FDA decision on MDMA-assisted therapy. Joe and Kyle highlight how this shifting landscape requires innovative training approaches that integrate both traditional therapy methods and newer, more flexible models that embrace non-directive frameworks. The podcast also delves into the challenges of the current lack of standardised accreditation for psychedelic therapists. With new state regulations beginning to take shape, there is hope that these standards will provide clearer guidelines for training future facilitators. Throughout the conversation, Joe and Kyle stress the importance of ongoing personal development and community support for those guiding others through psychedelic experiences. Facilitators must engage in their own inner work, cultivate patience, and seek mentorship to ensure ethical responsibility and trauma-informed care. Ultimately, the episode underscores the complexity of psychedelic therapy and the need for facilitators to be not only skilled in therapeutic techniques but also deeply aware of the broader cultural and ethical implications of working with psychedelics. For those interested in pursuing a career in this field, the episode provides information about Psychedelics Today's training programs, including their comprehensive 12-month course. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joe Moore co-founded Psychedelics Today in 2016 with Kyle Buller. As CEO, Joe has co-created one of the planet's best-known psychedelic podcasts and training platforms. He combines over 20 years of avid psychedelic study and training with over 20 years of experience in software and multinational project management. Joe is a leading expert in transpersonal breathwork, a board member of the Psychedelic and Pain Association and the Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, and a sought-after international speaker on the intersecting subjects of psychedelic medicine and healing, breathwork, drug policy, medical innovation, international justice, and environmentalism. Kyle's interest in exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness began at the age of 16 when he suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident. After this near-death experience, Kyle's life changed dramatically. Kyle subsequently earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, where he focused on studying the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness by exploring shamanism, Reiki, local medicinal plants and plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork, and psychedelic psychotherapy. Kyle has been studying Dreamshadow Transpersonal breathwork with Lenny and Elizabeth since October 2010.Kyle earned his M.S. in clinical mental health counselling with an emphasis in somatic psychology from Prescott College. Kyle is a Licensed Associate Counsellor and offers psychotherapy services specializing in psychedelic integration, spiritual emergence, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Kyle's clinical background in mental health consists of working with at-risk teenagers in crisis and with individuals experiencing an early episode of psychosis and providing counselling to undergraduate/graduate students in a university setting. Follow Psychedelics Today: www.psychedelicstoday.com   @psychedelicstoday Follow The Psychedelic Couch: @thepsychedelicouch 

Just when you thought entheogens had reached a plateau, Wade Richardson breaks open many psychonaut vistas as he joins us to discuss his book, The Psychedelic Mindmeld: Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness. Discover how to intentionally share consciousness with a partner through the use of psychedelics. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn techniques such as Vipassana meditation and Holotropic Breathwork to maintain a psychedelic mindmeld. Gain insights into safe preparation, finding the right partner, and overcoming potential challenges. Explore accounts of telepathic sessions where participants have experienced each other's emotions, processed traumas, and ventured into different dimensions. Uncover how these practices can expand consciousness, dissolve egoic separations, and foster a cooperative exploration of nonduality.More on Wade: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/wade-richardsonGet the book: https://amzn.to/4guvOIk Stream All Astro Gnosis Conferences for the price of one: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the forty-sixth episode of the Integral Stage Author Series, Layman sits down to talk with John H. Buchanan about his new autobiographical and philosophical meditation on process thought, death, psychedelics, and the journey from addiction to sobriety and meaningful living. John H. Buchanan received his master's degree in humanistic/transpersonal psychology from West Georgia College and his doctorate from the Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts at Emory University. He has been trained and certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner by Stan and Christina Grof. His book, "Processing Reality: Finding Meaning in Death, Psychedelics, and Sobriety", based upon his continuing interests in process philosophy and transpersonal psychology, was published in the fall of 2022. Buchanan has contributed a number of journal articles and book chapters on similar topics, and in 2020 was co-editor for "Rethinking Consciousness: Extraordinary Challenges for Contemporary Science". https://www.amazon.com/Processing-Reality-Finding-Psychedelics-Sobriety-ebook/dp/B0BM6KYDNH/

Many of us experience ego death through psychedelics, but what happens when someone actually dies and returns to share their insights? Kyle Buller, co-founder of Psychedelics Today, had his life transformed at 16 after a traumatic snowboarding accident left him with a profound near-death experience (NDE). In this episode, Kyle shares his journey from navigating his NDE to exploring altered states of consciousness through psychedelics, transpersonal psychology, and Holotropic Breathwork.Kyle and Lana discuss how these extraordinary states can catalyze personal transformation, the critical importance of integration, and why taking time to slow down is essential for practitioners and explorers alike. In the meat of this conversation, they also explore the concept of spiritual emergence, a phenomenon where transformative experiences can lead to personal crises or growth, and how to navigate the fine line between awakening and overwhelm. Together, they examine the responsibility of psychedelic work and the need for cultural frameworks to support those undergoing these profound shifts.Topics Covered:Gaps in the psychedelic education spaceSupporting individuals through different phases of psychedelic workWhy bother having an expanded state of consciousnessHow to make the most out of challenging psychedelic experiencesPumping the breaks on transformational work and grounding into the everydayHow Kyles NDE at age 16 changes his perspective on life and deathSpiritual emergence and emergency: when mystical experiences create crisisCommon symptoms, challenges and experiences during a spiritual emergenceEgo Inflation as Spiritual EmergencyAdvocates of psychedelics need to be honest about the challengesKyle's deeply destabilizing experience with LSD (depersonalization & derealization)Sponsors:Natural Shilajit10% off with LANA10OFFKanna Wellness10% off with LANAShow Links:Vital Psychedelic Training: Learn more herePsychedelics Today Podcast: Visit hereBooks: Spiritual Emergency: When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis and The Stormy Search for the Self by Stanislav and Christina GrofSpiritual Emergence as Ego Inflation (Jules Evans article about Sowilo Retreats)

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Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master's thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the potential of psychedelic drugs to catalyze religious experiences. He also conducted a thirty-four year follow-up study to Timothy Leary's Concord Prison Experiment. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner. His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. He founded MAPS in 1986, and currently resides in Boston with his wife and puppy, with three empty rooms from his children who have all graduated college and begun their life journeys. Learn more about Rick by listening to his Origin Story and watching his TED Talk.

Mehran is a Vancouver based trauma-informed MDMA-assisted therapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), and certified practitioner of Compassionate Inquiry. He is a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology and Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research programs at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). He is also trained in Somatic Experiencing, Holotropic Breathwork, and Internal Family Systems. And in his work with clients, he invites a holistic and somatic (body-centered) approach, while looking through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens. He brings an enlightening perspective to his own personal journey with 5-MeO and integration. Enfold offers safe and sacred transformational experiences combining entheogenic medicines, breathwork, meditation, and somatic modalities, with a grounding in Buddhist philosophy. We come together as a community to support one another on the path of transformation with events, circles, and ongoing programs. You can find Mehran at: mindbodyintegration.ca Learn more about us at: www.enfold.org

Since 2007, Sean has been researching and teaching about this topic through his YouTube channel of the same name and his book "Am I Bipolar or Waking Up?". His work graphically illustrates subjects like spiritual emergency, depression, and the evolution of consciousness - always relating them back to transcending the bipolar condition. In 2013, Sean started the pioneering Bipolar Awakenings Healing Retreat program to help people heal from what's often called an incurable condition. His approach was further developed after receiving his certification in Holotropic Breathwork facilitation from Grof Transpersonal Training in 2016. More recently in 2020, Sean launched online healing modalities like Distance Surrogate Breathwork and Conscious Emotional Clearing as safe practices people can do at home. Join us on this journey as we dive into Sean's insights and perspectives on bipolar as a potential gateway to awakening and healing.   To connect with Sean, click here- Fb : https://www.facebook.com/SeanBlackwell2012 Read the book (free) : https://www.bipolarawakenings.com/_files/ugd/915faa_c24ad2bfb6509610122bdb028d25e927.pdf Work with him : Bipolar Awakenings - Healing for Bipolar Disorder Enjoy the episode     New to The Ascend? Here at Ascend, our sole mission is to create a flourishing world. The purpose of this podcast is to bring you tools and inspiration in the form of empowering conversations with warriors, teachers, entreprenuers and healers from all around the globe which can help you ascend this mountain of life. Follow The Ascend here to receive excerpts from the show - IG : https://bit.ly/3T6VU8I   DISCLAIMER: These conversations are not intended to be taken as professional financial or medical advice. Do your own investigation, research, thinking and so on before making any decision. The goal here is just to provide you with a bit of inspiration on your journey, nothing else. Until next one keep on climbing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theascendacademy/message

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In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview Lenny Gibson, Ph.D.: philosopher, Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, 20-year professor of transpersonal psychology at Burlington College, and the reason Joe and Kyle met many years ago. He talks about his early LSD experiences and how his interest in the philosophy of Plato and Alfred North Whitehead provided a framework and language for understanding a new mystical world where time and space were abstractions. He believes that while culture sees the benefits of psychedelics in economic terms, the biggest takeaway from non-ordinary states is learning that value is the essence of everything. And as this is being released on Bicycle Day, he discusses Albert Hofmann's discovery and whether or not it's fair to say that Hofmann intentionally had the experience he did on that fateful day. He also discusses: The end of Cartesian thinking and the need for a new understanding of reality that incorporates the insights of quantum mechanics How philosophy has been taught as an intellectual endeavor, and how we need to embrace the practical and conceptual side of life John Dewey and quantitative thinking, William James and pragmatism, and was Aristotle a Platonist? The novelty of the creation of LSD, and how it gave us a path to a mystical experience that wasn't culturally bound and more! For links, head to the show notes page. 

Die Atmung begleitet uns unser ganzes Leben. Sich mit diesem Thema zu beschäftigen ist daher wichtig und interessant zugleich. Sinja und Boris ergründen in dieser Folge, was genau beim Atmen passiert, welche Auswirkungen dies auf unsere Psyche hat und welche Rolle der Atem bei Meditation und Achtsamkeit hat.Wie gefällt dir Verstehen, fühlen, glücklich sein? Erzähle es uns hier.Hintergründe und Studien:Homma, I., & Masaoka, Y. (2008). Breathing rhythms and emotions. Experimental Physiology, 93. Link zur Studie Bernardi, L., Sleight, P., Bandinelli, G., Cencetti, S., Fattorini, L., Wdowczyc-Szulc, J., & Lagi, A. (2001). Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study. BMJ : British Medical Journal, 323, 1446 - 1449. Link zur Studie Fitzpatrick, M., McLean, H., Urton, A., Tan, A., O'Donnell, D., & Driver, H. (2003). Effect of nasal or oral breathing route on upper airway resistance during sleep. European Respiratory Journal, 22, 827 - 832. Link zur Studie Nestor, J. (2020). Breath: The new science of a lost art. Riverhead Books Link zum Buch Woda, A., Foster, K., Foster, K., Mishellany, A., & Peyron, M. (2006). Adaptation of healthy mastication to factors pertaining to the individual or to the food. Physiology & Behavior, 89, 28-35. Link zur Studie Lehrer, P., Kaur, K., Sharma, A., Shah, K., Huseby, R., Bhavsar, J., & Zhang, Y. (2020). Heart rate variability biofeedback improves emotional and physical health and performance: A systematic review and meta analysis. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, 45, 109-129. Link zur Studie Vaschillo, E. G., Vaschillo, B., Buckman, J. F., Nguyen-Louie, T., Heiss, S., Pandina, R. J., & Bates, M. E. (2015). The effects of sighing on the cardiovascular system. Biological psychology, 106, 86-95. Link zur Studie Vlemincx, E., Van Diest, I., & Van den Bergh, O. (2016). A sigh of relief or a sigh to relieve: the psychological and physiological relief effect of deep breaths. Physiology & behavior, 165, 127-135. Link zur Studie Ahmed, A., Devi, R. G. and Priya, A. J. (2021) “Effect of Box Breathing Technique on Lung Function Test”, Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33(58A), pp. 25–31. Link zur StudieAndas, A. M., bin Sansuwito, T., Said, F. M., Puspitasari, I., Prima, A., & Andas, N. H. (2023). The Effect of Box Breathing on Sleep Disorders in Elderly at Tresna Werdha Social Institution. Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 19. Link zur Studie Kozhevnikov, M., Elliott, J., Shephard, J., & Gramann, K. (2013). Neurocognitive and somatic components of temperature increases during g-tummo meditation: legend and reality. PloS one, 8(3), e58244. Link zur Studie Hof, W., & Ohno, A. A. (2020). The Wim Hof method: activate your full human potential. Louisville, CO: Sounds True Link zum Buch Almahayni, O., & Hammond, L. (2024). Does the Wim Hof Method have a beneficial impact on physiological and psychological outcomes in healthy and non-healthy participants? A systematic review. Plos one, 19(3), e0286933. Link zur Studie Rock, A. J., Denning, N. C., Harris, K. P., Clark, G. I., & Misso, D. (2015). Exploring holotropic breathwork: An empirical evaluation of altered states of awareness and patterns of phenomenological subsystems with reference to transliminality. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 47(1). Link zur Studie Rhinewine, J. P., & Williams, O. J. (2007). Holotropic breathwork: The potential role of a prolonged, voluntary hyperventilation procedure as an adjunct to psychotherapy. The journal of alternative and complementary medicine, 13(7), 771-776. Link zur Studie Metcalf, B. A. (1995). Examining the effects of Holotropic Breathwork in the recovery from alcoholism and drug dependence. Center for Transpersonal Studies & Development. Link zur Studie Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master's thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the potential of psychedelic drugs to catalyze religious experiences. He also conducted a thirty-four year follow-up study to Timothy Leary's Concord Prison Experiment. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner. His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. He founded MAPS in 1986, and currently resides in Boston with his wife and puppy, with three empty rooms from his children who have all graduated college and begun their life journeys. Learn more about Rick by listening to his Origin Story and watching his TED Talk.MAPS Texas Eclipse InfoDonate to MAPS.orgThe JRE Episode that started it all.The Synergy of Medicine, Science, and Public Benefit.Lykos TherapeuticsBook: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 

Survival Mode - we hear about it but aren't sure if we're in it. Survival mode is a trauma response. When we are burdened with the stress of life or past experiences or trauma, or if we have generational trauma in our families, we may have learned how to survive, but not much else.Many people are living in survival mode. The anxious state that is overwhelmed and cannot be present or available for new experiences, feelings, spontaneity or true relaxation.Leah covers the symptoms of survival mode, as well as how to get out of survival mode and heal. Some of the highlights are:Desire to feel numbStuck in fight, flight or freezeBeing overly reactiveHaving anxietyInability to focusWhat is the opposite of survival mode? The ability to relax, be available, have resources on hand to pivot without panic, to authentically enjoy one's surroundings and simply being alive.Leah shares some of her favorite methods to move beyond survival into a place of present moment living through somatic therapy, sound healing, yoga, movement for healing, meditation and more. Listen in and be inspired. Oh, and Leah shares another story about the house - but of course! Thanks for listening! Follow leah on IG, FB & TK @leahthemodernsage for more!

In this episode, Joe interviews Christine Calvert: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator. She talks about how addiction led her to breathwork, how breathwork has helped her over the years, how breathwork can be a compliment to other self-work, and how becoming comfortable with breathwork first could be a very important stepping stone towards better understanding the psychedelic experience. She talks about how years of breathwork helped her navigate complicated states of consciousness, and the incredible benefit of learning to trust our body's capacity to heal itself.  She discusses using bodywork in sessions and the importance of having the experiencer be the one who requests it; how much a facilitator's past relationship with touch affects how they use touch; the risk in meditation vs. the safety of breathwork; the concept of learning self-awareness; how profound it is to be witnessed in breathwork's dyad model; and why researching and creating guidelines for this kind of work seems impossible. Click here to head to the show notes page. 

— Holotropic Breathwork is based on the belief that each of us is guided by our own intrinsic wisdom, and that the opportunity for healing past traumas of the physical and/or emotional body or opportunities for opening a new doorway to creative flow lies within us - always available - as we become more aware of our natural ability to awaken to our authentic selves and our highest potential. Journeying in this expanded state, our psyche allows select biographical, transpersonal or mythological/spiritual material from our internal landscape to float to the surface of our conscious mind. As we feel safely supported, we are more likely to give ourselves the space and permission to work with and integrate this material for deeper understanding. The term ‘holotropic' means “moving toward wholeness.” Valeria interviews Yulia Meshoyrer  — She is a Russian-born distinguished Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator dedicated to the transformative technique developed by Stan and Christina Grof.  Her extensive qualifications include an MA degree in General Psychology from Russia and an MA in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. Yulia is certified in Spiritual Emergency support and Dream Studies and is a trained Kundalini Yoga teacher and Therapist.  As the visionary founder of "Holotropic Space," Yulia's passion lies in facilitating Holotropic states through Breathwork and other complementary modalities. Her expertise extends to providing essential Psychedelic Integration and Harm Reduction support to those on their healing journey. Furthermore, Yulia proudly serves as a teacher and mentor in Grof Legacy Training US program. To learn more about Yulia Meshoyrer and her work, please visit: https://holotropicspace.com Learn more about Grof's Breathwork Training here: https://grof-legacy-training-usa.mykajabi.com/glt-usa-home-page                           — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

On this episode of the Psychedelic Invest Podcast, host Bruce Eckfeldt is joined by Kyle Buller, the Chief of Training and Clinical Education for Psychedelics Today (and Vital Training). Kyle subsequently earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, where he focused on studying the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness by exploring shamanism, Reiki, local medicinal plants and plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork. Kyle has been studying breathwork since October 2010 with Lenny and Elizabeth Gibson of Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork. Kyle earned his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in somatic psychology. Kyle's clinical background in mental health consists of working with at-risk teenagers in crisis and with individuals experiencing an early-episode of psychosis and providing counseling to undergraduate/graduate students in a university setting.

Psychedelics Today Co-Founder Joe Moore returns this week for episode 231of ABR. It's been a wild ride since we last had Joe on and he stopped by to fill us in on all the new content and programs that are available over at Psychedelics Today.Stay Connectedhttps://psychedelicstoday.comhttps://www.instagram.com/psychedelicstoday/https://www.instagram.com/jomo137/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/jomo137?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

In this episode, Kyle interviews John H. Buchanan, Ph.D.: certified Holotropic Breathwork practitioner; contributing co-editor for Rethinking Consciousness: Extraordinary Challenges for Contemporary Science; and author of the new book, Processing Reality: Finding Meaning in Death, Psychedelics, and Sobriety. Recorded shortly after a week-long philosophy and breathwork conference which they both attended, they mostly dig into the challenging philosophical concepts of Alfred North Whitehead: how everything is made up of a feeling; how everything is relational and we all feel each other's experiences; how Whitehead defined occasions and how moments of experience are accessing the totality of the past; and how neurology and the mind-brain interaction impacts human experience. This analysis leads to a lot of questions: Is the past constantly present, in that it is an active influencer on all our actions? When we relive a past event, where does that live in our minds vs. bodies? Are we tapping into a universal storehouse of past events, or are we tapping into past lives (or into others past lives)? When we sense that someone is looking at us, what is that? He also discusses his realization that the experiential element of non-ordinary states of consciousness was the most important; his entry point into breathwork; why breathwork creates a perfect atmosphere for conversation; reincarnation and the idea of being reincarnated into other dimensions; the concept of objective immortality and how ripple effects from a single moment continue onward; and the fallacy of misplaced concreteness and psychoid experiences: Are they real beyond our psyche? Click here to head to the show notes page. 

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US“What the hell am I doing here?” An Initiation. A profound psychedelic trip, in the form of a near death experience, that gives way to the five year meditation of “What the hell am I doing here?” This is a discussion that you won't want to miss….Kyle subsequently earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, where he focused on studying the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness by exploring shamanism, Reiki, local medicinal plants and plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork. Kyle has beenstudying breathwork since October 2010 with Lenny and Elizabeth Gibson of Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork.Kyle earned his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in somatic psychology.Kyle'sclinical background in mental health consists of working with at-risk teenagers in crisis and with individuals experiencing an early-episode of psychosis and providing counseling to undergraduate/graduate students in a university setting.http://linkedin.com/in/kyle-buller-8a2a7262www.psychedelicstoday.comhttps://www.vitalpsychedelictraining.com/fshttps://www.vitalpsychedelictraining.com/fs https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Ted Riskin, LCSW: psychotherapist running group KAP sessions and certified in Core Energetics, Internal Family Systems, and Holotropic Breathwork, which he has taught in various forms for 26 years. He discusses group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy: how he runs sessions, why being welcomed and loved in a group seems to be a bigger factor than the psychedelic, how he came to combine IFS with ketamine or breathwork, and why exploring the parts work of IFS seems to work so well with non-ordinary states of consciousness. And he talks about two complications we often don't think about with Group KAP: the challenge of getting our different parts to all truly consent to an experience (and how do you get them to?), and how very safe spaces can inspire oversharing, and sadly, subsequent shame. He discusses knowing when to use a non-directive approach vs. intervening; how people often learn more about themselves as a sitter; using core energetics before experiences to move energy we're often afraid to work with; the importance of embracing anger (when necessary); memory reconsolidation and bringing exiles from the past into the present; the concept of double bookkeeping; and finding the magic in realizing that sometimes, just being there (“being a useless person” as he says) is all that's needed. Click here to head to the show notes page. 

The Breath Work Experience Did you know that the power of your breath can alter your state and your body's chemistry? The Breath Work Experience is a series of 15-minute guided breathing sessions facilitated by trauma informed breath work coach & ceremonialist, Nicole Zimmermann.   What is Holotropic Breathwork? Holotropic breathing, also known as holotropic breathwork (HB), is a practice that involves managing and speeding up your breathing patterns in order to influence your mental, emotional, and physical states. In the 1970s, psychiatrists Stanislav and Christina Grof created an unusual New Age approach to achieve altered states of consciousness (without the use of drugs) as a potential therapeutic aid.  A Message From Nicole: If you're here, you're most likely struggling to build a loving relationship with yourself. And before we dive into how I can help you, I want to share a little bit of my journey with you.I too have struggled most of my life to build a loving relationship with myself. I've spent so much time searching for validation outside of myself, constantly trying to be something I'm not, constantly hustling for my worth, constantly playing small.This all stemmed from one undeniable truth: I didn't love myself or know how to cultivate love within myself...I didn't even know where to begin. This lack of self-love led me down a tumultuous road-- a road of numbing out and attempting to escape myself every chance I got. I fought a long battle of eating disorders and addiction. I then entered an industry that only exacerbated all of this. I may have looked okay on the outside, but inside I was slowly dying. Inside I was exhausted, disconnected, empty, and unwilling to face any of my feelings.I knew I wanted more out of this life, I knew I wanted to be of service, and somewhere deep down in my soul, I knew I had it in me...I just had absolutely no idea how to get there.  I realized that I had to go deeper into my own internal experience and heal the parts of myself that were driving the internal pain; I decided that in order to finally be at peace with myself I had to finally face the parts of myself that I had been avoiding for my whole life. I've been on that beautiful journey ever since.Visit Our Store!Muse House Retreat4332 Tujunga Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604(818)-824-3290 Book A Reading: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/healersBook A Workshop: https://www.musehouseretreat.com/eventsDo you want to host your own retreat but can't find a space? Book our beautiful retreat space in the Santa Monica Mountains! Book Casa Muse: https://www.instagram.com/casa_muse/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Follow Casa Muse: @casa_museFollow Ashlan Christoph: @ashlanchristophFollow Muse House Retreat: @musehouseretreatSHOP: https://www.musehouseretreat.com

In this episode, I talk to Janie Everett, a sound practitioner, reiki master, frequency medicine and astrology expert. We talk about growing up in the 80's and 90's, female friendships, self-leadership and what it takes to be a role model. We discuss overcoming the fear of perfectionism and the role of sound and silence in our lives.Listen on for:The magic and power of true sisterhood, and how you get to access its potential even if you never thought you'd have friends with women.How to turn mistakes and imperfection into inspiring self-leadershipWhy being comfortable can feel so uncomfortable and what we can do about thisThe science and magic behind the healing power of silence and noiseOvercoming perfectionismAfter each episode, we dive into one more juicy thing for our Patrons. Become a subscriber to the patron part of the podcast for just £5.This week's Patron offering is called ''Deep Energetic Resonance' and Janie and I get geeky about Astrology, electromagnetic attraction, energetic resonance and self-actualisation.If you are a MAVEN HAVEN®️ member you'll have access to that for free.Find out more about the podcast and the perks of becoming a patron here: https://www.ebonieallard.com/podcast===About Janie:Janie is a sound practitioner, reiki master, frequency medicine and astrology expert who is fascinated by psychedelia, neuroscience, the quantum field and the power of the natural world.As founder of Silence & Noise, she alchemises sound, science, spirit and science to explore the edges of the mind and the space beyond; and specialises in creating transcendent psycho-spiritual experiences, deeply relaxing lucid dreamstates, regenerative soul journeys and connections with cosmic consciousness.Her soundscape experiences sit far beyond the conventional sound bath, and are a constellation of skilfully blended modalities, illuminated by her intrinsic intuition, lived experience and deep professional practice.She weaves together a multiplicity of modalities, artfully bringing forth opportunities for expansion and self-discovery that are unique to every experience; and moves fluidly between the scientific and spiritual realms to support the individual needs of her guests.A nomad at heart she divides her time between the UK and India, and along with her public events, private clients and extensive retreat calendar is currently working on her first book “The Healing Power of Sound” (which will be published in 2024) and the launch of her sound practitioner certification programme, as well as ongoing astrology and intuition education courses.Janie's offerings & services include Sound Healing, Sound Therapy/AcuSonics, Meditation Facilitation, Biofield Tuning, Reiki Master, Senior Yoga Teacher, Professional Astrologer, Intuitive Tarot Teacher & Guide, Crystal Healing Therapy, Holotropic Breathwork, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage.Find Janie here:Website: http://www.silenceandnoise.co.ukInstagram: @_silenceandnoise_Substack: https://janieeverett.substack.com/ ====What part of being a grown-ass adult are you in AWE of?Our ability to empower change in ourselves, to grab the steering wheel of our own lives. The world feels so full of boundaries and structures designed to hold us down - I'm cheering hard every time I see myself or someone else push...

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Holotropic breathwork, developed by Stan and Christina Grof, [BP1] was developed as a method to induce altered states of consciousness after LSD was made illegal and therefore no longer available. Christine Calvert is a certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator who discusses the history and development of holotropic breathwork and how it is related to psychedelic-assisted therapy. With decades of experience, Christine highlights the importance of supporting the inner wisdom of clients and being non-intrusive as a facilitator. We also discuss the importance of doing one's own work before taking on the role of facilitating altered states of consciousness and the value of group formats for collective healing experiences. Notes from episode:The role of preparation. The importance of subtly tuning into the inner healer, the breath as a vehicle for tapping into our innate capacity to heal and to be whole. Why you may never hear the phrase “Happy Birthday” in the same way again. Group formats for altered states of consciousness, the collective inner healer, participate in healing in the collective spaceThe sitter role is simply to witness. The simple experience of being witnessed by another human being. Something happens in the group space that can't happen in the solo place. This is how we used to heal, how our ancestors knew how to do it. As long as we always remember that we are apprenticing to the medicine, to this space, that is a great posture to remind us to always do our own work. If we continue to do our own work, there is at least a relationship with accountability and self honesty, or at least a capacity to stay in relationship with that. Practice: write down everything that I am bringing into the space before doing a facilitator. Helpful to get into right relationship in my body, monitoring my own need for intimacy and connection, etc. “The facilitator is the most important person in the room,and is not important at all.” – Teacher saying“People here not because of us, but in spite of us.”We are the support staff to the inner wisdom, essentially. Christine Calvert (teacher and module facilitator) is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and a certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator. She is the founder of Tribe, a conscious sober living home for men in Austin, TX, focusing on a transpersonal and Holotropic approach to recovery and healing. In addition to bringing Holotropic Breathwork® and other experiential workshops to mental health and addiction facilities, she is passionate about the ethics and integrity needed in facilitating expanded-state work; supporting the integration of Holotropic and psychedelic sessions through somatic resourcing; and creative expression, personal ritual, and group support. Her own personal healing journey was greatly influenced by the Holotropic perspective and she feels deeply dedicated to sharing this work with those seeking healing. She enjoys finding ways to weave her personal and professional experience of different therapeutic and spiritual systems such as Shamanism, Somatic Experiencing, Jungian psychology, attachment theory, and mindfulness practices into her work with others. Christine is currently studying to become a Naturopathic Doctor and maintains a private counseling and consulting practice in addition to facilitating Holotropic Breathwork® nationally.

Many people find that traditional talk therapy, while helpful, is limited in its approach. It tends to be focused on our thinking. Yet those of us on a spiritual path know we are more than our minds. We're seeking holistic methods for wellness that include body, mind & spirit. This week's guest, Marietta Skeen, is a Transpersonal & Somatic Psychotherapist, who utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach, incorporating mindfulness, meditation and energetic practices to foster growth and transformation for your whole being. Highlights: * What exactly is transpersonal and somatic psychotherapy?
 * How does the integration of spirituality, psychology, and mindfulness in transpersonal and somatic psychotherapy contribute to a more holistic approach to healing and self-discovery?
 * What life-changing experience was a catalyst for Marietta to go into this line of work?
 * In what ways can the somatic aspect of therapy help you release energetic blockages and create more dynamic change in your life?
 * Do some people have trouble being able to sense and feel their body in somatic psychotherapy?
 * What role does personal authenticity and transparency play in the therapeutic relationship and the client's healing process?
 * How can a nervous system that allows you to feel safe and comfortable in your body help you be in loving relationship to yourself?
 * What is spiritual emergency?
 * How do we find a healthy balance in this time of AI and technology?
 * What's the value of being witnessed and holding presence for one another and what are some ways to experience this?
 * We connected with Marietta through former guest, Christine Calvert. Check out our episode on Holotropic Breathwork with Christine, way back in Season 1.

 MARIETTA SKEEN is a Transpersonal and Somatic Psychotherapist, whose devotion is aspiring toward, and helping people come into energetic integrity and flow through therapy, movement, meditation and energy work. She received her Masters in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University and further training at the Hartford Family Institute in body centered psychotherapy. Through her practice of contemplative movement, apprenticeship with a Buddhist monk, and her unique blend of Akashic records and Usui reiki, she weaves offerings that invite people to live with greater aliveness, clarity and ease. She can be found at mariettaskeen.com and at instagram.com/movebemoved and facebook.com/Mythrivingvillage. TIANNA ROSER is an Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Soul Plan Practitioner and Certified Clinical Hypnotist specializing in Past Life Regression, Life Between Lives Regression and Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT). She uses tools and processes to help people experience their true self, the source of real healing and growth. Learn more at AwakeningTransformation.com. Tianna is the author of the book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner's Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self.” Her book is filled with practices to lighten your spiritual journey and accelerate growth, available on Amazon. TIM HOWE has always been interested in unusual and strange phenomena and considers himself to be a consciousness explorer. He was born and raised in Table Rock Village, Wyoming, which happens to no longer exist. He currently makes his home in Austin, Texas where he is constantly surrounded by beautiful females (wife, daughter and cat). If you're enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

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This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough and Calm. Many people are unaware of the benefits of psychedelics when taken in a controlled, clinical setting under the care of a professional. Emerging research has shown promise for healing from trauma, connecting to your partner, and gaining insight into the bigger picture of consciousness and life itself. This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Rick Doblin, Ph.D., the founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelics (MAPS), to discuss the use of psychedelics, specifically MDMA, as a therapeutic intervention for qualifying candidates with complex mental illness, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on regulating the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master's thesis on smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner. His goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana as prescription medicines, for the personal growth of otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. In this episode, Dhru and Rick dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):-Why it's so hard to see beyond existence (1:28 / 1:28)-How Rick's beliefs and personal views were shaped by his psychedelic experiences (8:19 / 6:58)-Potential sources of inner wisdom/guidance when taking psilocybin (16:07 / 14:30)-Idiosyncrasies that caused Rick to pursue psychedelic research (28:50 / 26:42)-A deep dive into the history of MDMA (35:03 / 32:06)-Therapeutic uses of MDMA (54:20 / 57:51)-The effects of psilocybin on the brain (1:10:45 / 1:07:46)-The war on drugs and how it impacted the public's perception of psychedelics (1:20:33 / 1:17:32)-The recent advancements in psilocybin and MDMA for therapeutic use (1:27:20 / 1:24:25)-Early evidence on the ill effects of marijuana: should we be concerned? (1:30:55 / 1:28:05)-Current status of MDMA in psychological interventions (1:42 / 1:39:24)-Future hopes for FDA to allow psychedelic drugs to come to market (1:45:22 / 1:42:04)Also mentioned in this episode:-Maui Wild Fires Support/Resources-Make a donation to MAPS here -Maps.orgFor more on Rick Doblin, follow him on Instagram @rickdoblinphd.BiOptimizers is offering 10% off + special gift with purchase, just head over to magbreakthrough.com/dhru with code DHRU10.Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription. Head over to calm.com/dhru today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are interested in astrology, then this episode is for you. After studying archetypal astrology with Rick Tarnas last semester for my PhD, I have become fascinated with planetary archetypes, and wish to convey the scientific substance of astrology to as many people as possible. Astrology isn't something you "believe in" - that's like saying you "believe" the Earth is round. We get into this in the podcast.My guest today is the archetypal astrologer Dr Renn Butler, who studied with Stanislav Grof and Richard Tarnas at the Esalen Institute in California beginning in 1980, certifying as a Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator in 1989, and recertifying in Grof® Breathwork in 2023. We also talk about Stan Grof's work and his collaboration with Tarnas on the perinatal matrices.Renn offers workshops in British Columbia and abroad, as well as archetypal astrology consultations with clients around the world. I had a session with him this year and could not recommend him highly enough!! Renn's first book, Pathways to Wholeness, is about astrology and psychedelic experiences, was published in 2014, followed by The Archetypal Universe in 2018, which focuses on dreams, and The Astrology of Love and Relationships in 2022, which is about relationships. Renn received his PhD in Archetypal Astrology and Transpersonal Psychology from Ubiquity University in 2022, and has also worked part time as a health care worker with physically, mentally, and emotionally challenged adults for over thirty years and lives in Victoria, B.C.For more information, please go to his website at the link below -->www.rennbutler.comIf you are interested in doing one of his courses, see the links below -->22-week course in Archetypal and Holotropic Astrology (starts September 30th 2023)www.rennbutler.com/online-courses Our 8-week course in Grof Studies (starts October 1 2023)www.grofstudies.com/courses ANN – Archetypal News Networkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhz4c6KHp5LP81F-Ky-2sg Grof Legacy Training Internationalhttps://grof-legacy-training.com/ ........................................................................For anything related to me, please go to https://www.arabellathais.com

In this episode of the "In Search of More" podcast hosted by Eli Nash, special guest Christian de la Huerta reflects on their transformative journey towards spiritual fulfillment. From materialism to Buddhism and Hinduism, they share their profound experiences with holotropic breathwork and its impact on their life, leading them to quit their job and embark on a spiritual path. The conversation delves into the rising popularity of breathwork, its healing potential surpassing psychedelics, and the importance of proper integration. The speakers also explore releasing victim consciousness, taking responsibility, forgiveness, and the role of spirituality in healing, emphasizing the power of authentic self-expression and choosing our responses to life's challenges. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the In Search of More Podcast: www.youtube.com/@InSearchOfMore?sub_confirmation=1 For booking inquiries, email: booking@insearchofmorepodcast.com Join Our WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/PBH5QDJQNQ5LJ1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media Facebook | http://bit.ly/3jr9eYT Instagram | http://bit.ly/3JsvU5I TikTok | http://bit.ly/3XZ60Lo Twitter | http://bit.ly/3XNgxsR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Eli Website | https://bit.ly/eliyahunash Instagram | https://bit.ly/eliyahu_nash Facebook | http://bit.ly/3h3rFSr YouTube | https://youtube.com/@insearchofmore ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by Scarlett Row LLC Executive Producer Ryan Carter | https://bit.ly/3h0P1bm Intro audio purchased through Envato: Opener Intro Trailer Teaser by Florews --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-search-of-more/support

Η Μαριλένα και ο Δημήτρης συζητάνε για την προετοιμασία για την ετήσια θερινή μετακίνηση τους στην Κίμωλο. Τι θα πάρουν μαζί τους; Επίσης, ο Δημήτρης σταμάτησε την κέτο (προσωρινά) και θα κάνει κάτι πολύ ενδιαφέρον τον Ιούλιο... Σημειώσεις εκπομπής Toυ δίνω και καταλαβαίνει (https://www.slang.gr/lemma/9346-tou-dino-kai-katalabainei) Τις προάλλες (https://el.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CF%80%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%AC%CE%BB%CE%BB%CE%B5%CF%82) Λεξιλόγιο κι εκφράσεις Holotropic Breathwork retreat - Αφυπνίζοντας τον εσωτερικό θεραπευτή (https://enallaktikiagenda.gr/event/afypnizontas-ton-esoteriko-therapevti-5imero-retreat-holotropic-breathwork-samothraki/) Απομαγνητοφώνηση Δημήτρης: [0:17] Γεια σας και καλώς ήρθατε στο Easy Greek podcast, το podcast που σας διδάσκει ελληνικά με καθημερινούς αυθεντικούς διαλόγους. Συνήθως λέω «μαθαίνει», ε Μαριλού; «Διδάσκει»... Μαριλένα: [0:28] Ναι, δεν πειράζει, για αλλαγή. Δημήτρης: [0:30] Το ίδιο πράγμα είναι. Είμαι o Δημήτρης και έχω μαζί μου την υπέροχη... Μαριλένα: [0:34] Μαριλού, γεια και από μένα. Δημήτρης: [0:37] Ήδη είπα «Μαριλού» βέβαια. Μαριλένα: [0:38] Ναι, πολύ «Μαριλού» παίζει τον τελευταίο καιρό πάλι, ε; Δημήτρης: [0:44] Που σε λένε «Μαριλού», ενώ...νομίζεις ότι είναι πολύ οικείο αυτό. Προτιμάς (Ναι.) το «Μαριλένα» από τους αγνώστους. Μαριλένα: [0:47] Καλέ και ο φίλος που κάναμε χθες που μας ήξερε δύο ώρες μου λέει «Α, Μαριλού». Λέω «πού το άκουσε αυτός το Μαριλού τώρα;». Δημήτρης: [0:54] Θέλεις όταν είμαστε μπροστά σε ξένους να σε λέω «Μαριλένα» αντί για «Μαριλού»; Μαριλένα: [0:57] Όχι, εντάξει. Έλα, μη συζητάμε τα ίδια για το όνομά μου. Λέγε με όπως θες. Τι κάνεις, Χωλλάκι; Δημήτρης: [1:04] Εγώ τώρα μόλις έχω... μόλις γύρισα από ένα τρέξιμο (Ωραία). Έτρεξα 7,5 χιλιόμετρα και εδώ και κάποιες μέρες σταμάτησα την κέτο μου. Τη σταμάτησα με τη βούλα. Δηλαδή, θυμάμαι πότε ήτανε; Πέμπτη που παραγγείλαμε σουβλάκια. (Οκέι) Και λέω «Αχ, δεν μπορώ να κάνω κάτι τώρα, ας φάω τα σουβλάκια και να πάει στο καλό». Και από τότε του έχω δώσει και έχει καταλάβει... του έχω δώσει και έχει καταλάβει. Ωχ, πώς το...; Μαριλένα: [1:33] Του 'δωσες και κατάλαβε. Δημήτρης: [1:34] Ναι, του 'δωσα και κατάλαβε, αλλά μπορούμε να πούμε και «του έχω δώσει και κατάλαβε», «του έχω δώσει και έχει καταλάβει»; Μαριλένα: [1:40] Όχι, ντάξει, όχι, πιο σωστό είναι «του 'δωσα». Το κρατάμε μόνο σε αυτό το χρόνο «του 'δωσα και κατάλαβε», δηλαδή «το παρα-έκανα». Δημήτρης: [1:48] Ναι, αυτό σημαίνει. «Του έδωσα και κατάλαβε» σημαίνει (Υπερέβαλα.) «έχω κάνει κάτι σε υπερβολικό βαθμό». Μαριλένα: [1:51] Αυτό. Δημήτρης: [1:54] Έχω φάει παγωτά, τούρτες, τοστ, όχι τοστ...ψωμιά. Μαριλένα: [1:59] Μακαρόνια. Δημήτρης: [2:02] Έχω φάει τα πάντα που δεν μπορούσα να φάω. Μαριλένα: [2:05] Κλαμπ σάντουιτς. Δημήτρης: [2:06] Κλαμπ σάντουιτς, πατάτες τηγανιτές... Μαριλένα: [2:08] Ουάου, υγιεινά. Δημήτρης: [2:10] Και γιατί τα λέω όλα αυτά; Μαριλένα: [2:11] Δεν ξέρω, κατέληξε κάπου! Για την υπόλοιπη απομαγνητοφώνηση, γίνετε μέλη μας! (https://easy-greek.org/membership)

Astrology meets Parenthood! Matthew Stelzner and Jessica DiRuzza go deep while keeping it light about how the practice of astrology comes together with being a parent. They explore how cosmology guides how we raise our children, how our child's birth chart and synastry support this magical journey, and how the Mysteries of the Moon manifest with each of the other planets. Matthew and Jessica have been friends and colleagues for 15 years, first in San Francisco, California and now in the Caribbean, with Matthew and his family in Santa Marta, Colombia and Jessica and her family in Siesta Key, Florida. Matthew Stelzner is a professional intuitive guide and teacher, devoted husband and father, currently living in Santa Marta, Colombia. He has practiced astrology and tarot for nearly 30 years. Matthew also worked for 20 years as a professional facilitator and trainer of Holotropic Breathwork. As a group leader for workshops and trainings offering that method, he held space for people doing powerful work in expanded states of consciousness. His combined experiences in these two main areas of work, along with his training in counseling psychology, have lead to a unique approach to working with clients that is about trusting the healing force within each client to guide the process. He has an MA degree in Philosophy and Transpersonal Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He has a YouTube channel www.youtube.com/c/MatthewStelznerStelz where he regularly publishes content on the joy of astrology, and you can also find him on Instagram @tarot_and_lola To find out more about Matthew's work, see his blog, and get information about his intuitive readings, visit his website at matthewstelzner.com Jessica DiRuzza, MFT is a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and teacher, as well as a wife and badass mother. For over 15 years, she has worked lovingly and collaboratively with individuals, couples, and groups on their embodied transformative journeys. Jessica received her Master's in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she wrote her thesis on shame and the reclamation of the feminine voice. Jessica did her bachelor's at California Institute of Integral Studies where she studied and taught archetypal astrology and transpersonal psychology. You can find Jessica and her body of work at trustpsyche.com, on her YouTube channel, and @trust.psyche on IG. The Trust Psyche School of Astrology and Depth Psychology offers a full astrological curriculum, from beginner to professional, with a community of students from over 25 countries. Jessica offers sessions online with people from around the world and from all walks of life. She welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, and sexual preferences. You may contact her at Jessica@trustpsyche.com.

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Therapist Kylea Taylor Kylea Taylor, M.S., LMFT is licensed therapist who has been thinking, writing, and teaching about ethics for almost three decades. She developed and teaches InnerEthics®, a self-reflective, self-compassionate, approach to relational ethics. The model includes a set of awareness tools that are especially useful to those working with psychedelic-assisted therapy. Kylea started studying with Stanislav Grof, M.D. and Christina Grof in 1984 and worked with Stan Grof as a Senior Trainer in the Grof Transpersonal Training throughout the 1990s. She is the author of The Ethics of Caring: Finding Right Relationship with Clients (2017), and several books about Holotropic Breathwork®. InnerEthics.com

Join us as we delve into the world of Dashama Gordon  and the transformative power of the Flow State Institute. In this episode, we explore the profound insights and practices that can help you shift your energy, increase productivity, and tap into your divine potential. Dashama Gordon, a renowned guide and founder of the institute, shares wisdom on owning your life, connecting with the divine, and embracing practices like Breathwork and cold therapy. Discover how these powerful tools can release trauma, promote oneness, and pave the way for a fulfilling life. We also explore Dashama's initiative, "Childfuture," and the importance of connecting for the future of our children. Tune in and unlock the flow within you!Are you ready to transform your life and tap into your highest potential? Join us as we explore the profound teachings of Dashama Gordon and the Flow State Institute, guiding you towards greater productivity, divine connection, and personal growth.Key Takeaways:Shift your energy, increase productivity: Discover how the Flow State Institute can help you transform your life and stay in the flow, allowing you to tap into your full potential.Own your life, connect with the divine: Embrace the guidance of Dashama Gordon 1 to grow closer to the divine and take ownership of your life's journey.The power of breath and gut health: Explore the importance of owning your breath and maintaining a healthy gut, as they are integral to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.Release trauma and promote oneness: Learn about the transformative potential of Breathwork and Holotropic Breathwork in releasing trauma and fostering a sense of oneness with the universe.Overcoming fear and trauma energy: Discover how cold therapy techniques can help you overcome fear and trauma energy, allowing you to change from the inside out and embrace a new sense of empowerment.Quotes:"The Flow State Institute is here to help you shift your energy and unlock your productivity, guiding you towards a transformative journey.""Your gut health affects more than you think. Take care of it, and watch as it positively impacts all aspects of your life.""Your breath is the gateway to your mental and emotional well-being. Cultivate a conscious breath practice to experience profound shifts.""Breathwork and Holotropic Breathwork hold the power to release trauma and open doors to oneness, promoting personal growth and healing.""Cold therapy can be a powerful tool to overcome fear and trauma energy, allowing you to change your narrative from within.""Connect with the Bliss layers of energy within you, clear emotional imprints, and unleash your flow state.""Get involved with Dashama Gordon's initiative, 'Childfuture,' and make a difference in the future of children. True success starts with genuine connections."Don't miss out on this transformative episode! Join us as we dive into the world of Dashama Gordon 1 and the Flow State Institute, unlocking the potential within you. Embrace the power of breath, cold therapy, and profoLet's connect:Justin: Instagram Hyperlink https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/ LinkedIn Hyperlink https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer-ms-7252a766/ Alyse: Instagram Hyperlink https://www.instagram.com/alysegaulin LinkedIn Hyperlink https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyse-gaulin-cpc-eli-mp-a7128211/ Own It Success is different so own your different!

What have a psychiatrist, a psychic medium, a bodyguard, a WWII survivor, a remote settler and a parliamentary candidate got in common? They all feature in today's episode. The podcast has now passed 25 episodes, so it felt like a great time to look back.  Check out this compilation of the best bits of some of our earlier episodes.For more information, check out show notes at https://www.battingthebreeze.com/curiosity-calls-1/We love receiving your feedback - head over to https://www.battingthebreeze.com/contact/ Thanks for listening!

Stacia Butterfield is a somatic practitioner and a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator. Stacia's journey into Holotropic breath work started in 1999. Since then, she has been on a quest to explore the wisdom of the body and the intrinsic healing orientation of the psyche. She worked with Dr. Deborah Mash at Healing Visions, an early Ibogaine clinic in the British Virgin Islands and certified as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator in 2005. She worked closely with Stanislav Grof for over 13 years. In this episode, we delve into Stacia's personal journey into this work, her experience with breathwork versus psychedelics, and the importance of set and setting in creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. We also discuss how she creates and uses an environment for integration after the breathwork sessions, and why Esalen, in particular, is such a significant place for integration.

In this episode, Lana and I discuss the art of Tantra breathwork. We dive into the healing elements of the breath, various breathwork practices, and look into the divine feminine and masculine. Hit play! Meet Lana Elco: Lana Elco is the Founder of the Breath of Remembrance healing breathwork modality, as well as a Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator with years of experience. Lana is a Consciousness Coach & Intimacy Artist, trained to support people through transformational processes. Lana has a Master's Degree in Social & Political Sciences, Business Administration, studied Transpersonal Psychology and is certified as a Holotropic Breathwork facilitator through Grof Transpersonal Training. She is also trained in NVC (Non Violent Communication), Zegg Psychodrama, Intimacy and Tantra. As a relationship and intimacy expert Lana focuses on healing wounds between women and men, activating the transformational power of the Feminine, helping heal & create authentic intimate relationships. She has been working with people in expanded states of consciousness for many years, as well as with couples and women from all over the world. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES  

Today's new SOAL gallery features artist, writer, and best-selling author (and Dream Guest for KJ)  Elle Luna and luminous Sound Healer and Shamanic Ritual Guide Andrea Tomasi in conversation exploring the intersection of art, breathwork, and the creative spark. Compassionate Considerations:

What does the current state of the world and addiction treatment programs have to do with Whitehead's process philosophy? John Buchanan, president of the Helios Foundation, brings them all together. He joins us to explore his personal healing journey, the use of psychedelics with terminal patients, and the possibility of life after death. John emphasizes the importance of understanding interconnectedness and taking deliberate action, which he has learned throughout many pivotal moments in his life. Our thought-provoking conversation offers insights into the complexities of our world and the importance of developing a holistic perspective in order to make positive change. Don't miss this intriguing conversation that offers a unique perspective on the world and the universe we inhabit.“You know, we have a lot of choices in life and maybe there's choices in death too.”John H. Buchanan received his master's degree in humanistic/transpersonal psychology from West Georgia College and his doctorate from the Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts at Emory University. He has been trained and certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner by Stan and Christina Grof. His book, "Processing Reality: Finding Meaning in Death, Psychedelics, and Sobriety", based upon his continuing interests in process philosophy and transpersonal psychology, was published in the fall of 2022. Buchanan has contributed a number of journal articles and book chapters on similar topics, and in 2020 was contributing co-editor for "Rethinking Consciousness: Extraordinary Challenges for Contemporary Science". Dr. Buchanan also serves as president of the Helios Foundation.Show notes:* We're living in a troubled world right now* Five pivotal events that shaped John's thinking* John's first psychedelic experience* Working with Whitehead's process philosophy* Alternative modes of consciousness* The use of psychedelics with terminal patients* Ego Death VS. DyingLinks and references:* Psychedelic Wisdom by Dr. Richard L. Miller* Psychedelic Medicine by Dr. Richard L. Miller* Coke Enders Alcohol and Drug Program* Parapsychology, Philosophy, & Spirituality by David Griffin* Processing Reality: Finding Meaning in Death, Psychedelics, and Sobriety by John BuchananWant the episode transcript and video? Join our Tribe!Mind Body Health & Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.https://www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe Get full access to Mind Body Health & Politics at www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe

Charlie Houpert is the creator of Charisma On Command – a YouTube channel with more than 6 million subscribers. His videos have more than 600 million views in an attempt to help people become more charismatic and confident. He is also the host of The Dropping In Podcast - where he discusses philosophy, business, and current events. In this conversation, we spoke about how fame was different than he expected, the work after charisma, how he did psychedelics with his family, and the difference between attention vs. connection for content creators. Sponsored by... Aarthi & Sriram's Good Time Show (@AarthiAndSriram). Listen to conversations with founders, athletes, and technologists who have made it from being outsiders to insiders. Past guests include Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Naomi Osaka, Gary Vaynerchuk, and many more – Apple / Spotify / YouTube (0:00) Intro (3:30) The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield (7:50) YouTube Treadmill (12:32) Suppressing “Video Game Self” (17:12) Looks Versus Feels (22:42) Looking Inward (27:25) Being Vs. Doing (30:55) The Problem With Happiness (34:27) Cleaning Internal Pipes (36:48) Attention vs. Memory (42:40) Holotropic Breathwork (45:12) Friends (47:53) Fame (55:48) Validation (1:00:05) Psychedelics With Family (1:22:32) Who Charlie Admires Today (1:24:38) Parenting (1:29:31) Romantic Relationships (1:32:13) Challenge Resources The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield – https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Guided Breathwork Class (Evan Berger) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzwVp7W-ghM Charlie's Links Charisma On Command: https://www.youtube.com/@Charismaoncommand Dropping In Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DroppingInPodcast My Links ✉️ Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.substack.com

In this episode, David interviews Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork® practitioner, author, developer of InnerEthics®, and Vital instructor: Kylea Taylor: M.S., LMFT; and therapist and Vital student: Shabina Hale.  www.psychedelicstoday.com

The introduction of this episode may give you flashbacks to high school English classes, but you'll be fine. Today we explore the power of making a choice; choosing to see the light, being of service, and improving all that you can. My guest is Christian de la Huerta, a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach, and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, has won multiple awards and was described by Gloria Estefan as "a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life's difficult questions." We explore choice, empowerment, and freedom. Christian sees heroism in pausing, taking a breath, and choosing your action instead of automatic reactions. There is tremendous heroism in doing the inner work, facing our demons and shadows instead of numbing out and self-medicating. Do not underestimate the courage it takes to own and share our feelings. Christian shares the tool he finds best for healing past trauma effectively and quickly. We discuss the need to update the traditional roles of men, including the provider and the explorer. The conversation also touches on our conflicted relationship with power. Topics and Questions 2:02 - The opportunity at the dawn of each new year to make a choice. 3:24 - You write about personal power and heroism. Have you always felt your heroic self? 4:30 - Tell me about your upbringing. 6:08 - How do you define heroism? 10:17 - The react and regret cycle. 12:11 - Every emotion will be felt. 12:30 - What does it mean to be a man in the 21st century? 13:58 - What is the healthiest way to express masculinity? 17:17 - The Explorer role 18:05 - What does soulful power mean? 22:38 - What are some examples of being in that soulful power? 25:35 - Is there any ideal first step to switch from egoic power to soulful power? 26:24 - What helped you to go within when you first wanted to make changes? 27:59 - Andy's experience with Holotropic Breathwork. 30:42 - A shared experience of self-sabotage in high school. 37:00 - Awakening the Soul of Power is Book 1 in your Calling All Heroes series. Can you share anything about what's to come? 39:47 - What's the best way for people to learn more? Links Christian de la Huerta -- https://soulfulpower.com Check out Awakening the Soul of Power - https://amzn.to/3wjOUf2 See Andy's book, Healing & Mystical States Are Just a Breath Away - https://amzn.to/3QT7owi Watch Christian's TEDx Talk, The Power of Breath - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLAziEkvUT8 Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit https://theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/realmenfeelshow/ & https://www.instagram.com/andy_grant/ Personal Website | https://theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | http://realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realmenfeel/support

Episode 58 - Rick Doblin, PhD - MAPS: Past, Present and Future This all new episode of the MAPS podcast needs no introduction. Our very own Rick Doblin beams in with Zach and takes us through an oral history of MAPS from the early fledgling days to the leader in psychedelic research that it is today. Also, the talk gets personal when Rick reminisces on memories of Timothy Leary, Laura Huxley and Ram Dass from the first Psychedelic Science conference in 1990. This interview is a beautiful glimpse into the history of psychedelic research and one mans passion for a mission that many said could not be fulfilled. It is not to be missed.  Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana and his Master's thesis on a survey of oncologists about smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the potential of psychedelic drugs to catalyze religious experiences. He also conducted a thirty-four year follow-up study to Timothy Leary's Concord Prison Experiment. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner. His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. He founded MAPS in 1986, and currently resides in Boston with his wife and puppy, with three empty rooms from his children who have all graduated college and begun their life journeys

Rick Doblin, Ph.D., founder of MAPS, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss the healing of humanity through legalized psychedelic medicine. This is another special interview from the 2022 Wonderland Conference in Miami, FL. Paul F. Austin is joined by MAPS founder Rick Doblin, Ph.D., to discuss the healing of humanity through legalized psychedelic medicine. Rick Doblin, Ph.D., is the founder and executive director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He received his doctorate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, where he wrote his dissertation on the regulation of the medical uses of psychedelics and marijuana. His Master's thesis was a survey of oncologists on smoked marijuana vs. the oral THC pill in nausea control for cancer patients. His undergraduate thesis at New College of Florida was a 25-year follow-up to the classic Good Friday Experiment, which evaluated the potential of psychedelic drugs to catalyze religious experiences. He also conducted a thirty-four year follow-up study to Timothy Leary's Concord Prison Experiment. Rick studied with Dr. Stanislav Grof and was among the first to be certified as a Holotropic Breathwork practitioner. His professional goal is to help develop legal contexts for the beneficial uses of psychedelics and marijuana, primarily as prescription medicines but also for personal growth for otherwise healthy people, and eventually to become a legally licensed psychedelic therapist. He founded MAPS in 1986, and currently resides in Boston with his wife and puppy, with three empty rooms from his children who have all graduated college and begun their life journeys. Learn more about Rick by listening to his Origin Story and watching his TED Talk. Highlights: Rick Doblin's life (in five minutes), the origin story of MAPS, and the latest progress of its FDA clinical trials. How MAPS has changed since Michael Pollan's How To Change Your Mind Netflix documentary. What keeps Rick focused, grounded and motivated to continue his work. Why MAPS chose to work with MDMA for PTSD, and what its strategy will look like after FDA approval. The novel financing strategies MAPS is taking in response to the ‘failure of philanthropy'. Working towards mass mental health and a “global spiritualized humanity”. MAPS' Fourth Psychedelic Science Conference — June 2023. How to “make a post-prohibition world work out” and empower people to deal with trauma, with and without substances. Episode Links: MAPS MAPS Public Benefit Michael Pollan's How To Change Your Mind Netflix documentary Peter Jennings' documentary, Ecstasy Rising ICPR Conference Maslow's hierarchy of needs Book, The Religion of Tomorrow by Ken Wilber Book, Island by Aldous Huxley Ep. 154: Deborah Mash. Healing Addiction With Ibogaine: What the Research Tells Us 162 Dr. Andrew Weil. Way of the Future: Healing Through Integrative Medicine & Psychedelics MAPS' Fourth Psychedelic Science Conference Santo Daime Zendo Project Rick Doblin on Twitter Rick Doblin on Instagram These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This episode is brought to you by MycroDrops™ Powerful Micro-Elixirs made from Adaptogen and nootropic herbs and mushrooms. Get MOTIVATED, FOCUSED & GROUNDED! Use code THIRDWAVE and take $10 off your first purchase of $30 or more. Visit www.mycrodrops.com. This episode is brought to you by Apollo Neuro, the first scientifically validated wearable that actively improves your body's resilience to stress. Apollo was developed by a friend of Third Wave, Dr. David Rabin M.D Ph.D., a neuroscientist and board-certified psychiatrist who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for nearly 15 years. Third Wave listeners get 15% off—just use this link.

Hey everybody! Episode 98 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Marc Aixalà. Marc is a psychotherapist and has worked in collaboration with a very good organization called ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service). ICEERS worked in collaboration with a large ayahuasca center where I worked for many years (the Temple of the Way of Light) doing research on the therapeutic benefits of ayahuasca. We share a mutual friend, Irene Perez (who I interviewed in episode 36), who was doing the research on the ground for ICEERS. Marc recently published a book called Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness. It was great for me to sit down and talk with Marc as he is doing really good work in this field. As this emerging field of psychedelic therapy becomes more common, voices like Marc and resources such as his book are a vital part of how this work will be integrated and accepted into society. I hope and trust you all will get a lot out of this interview and the wisdom Marc shares. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!“Marc B. Aixalà is a telecommunications engineer, psychologist, psychotherapist and certified Holotropic Breathwork facilitator specializing in supporting people who face challenging experiences with expanded states of consciousness. Since 2013, in collaboration with the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research and Service (ICEERS), Aixalá has offered integration psychotherapy sessions for those seeking support after psychedelic experiences. At ICEERS, Aixalà also works to develop theoretical models of intervention and trains and supervises therapists.Aixalà has served as a team leader and trainer in emergency psychological assistance at Boom Festival through the Kosmicare harm reduction program. He also worked on the first-ever medical trial on the use of psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression, a study chronicled in the 2018 documentary, “Magic Medicine.” He continues to work as a therapist in clinical trials researching psychedelic substances.Aixalà is trained in the therapeutic use of Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness as well as in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Aixalà works as a psychologist in his private practice in Barcelona, Spain and offers trainings, lectures, and talks related to psychedelic psychotherapy and integration.”To learn more about or contact Marc, visit his website at: http://www.marcaixala.com/To purchase his book, visit: https://amzn.to/3CPrHnu or https://synergeticpress.com/catalog/psychedelic-integration-psychotherapy-for-non-ordinary-states-of-consciousness/If you enjoy the show, it would be a big help if you could share it with your own audiences via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. That would be super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you in advance!For more information about me and my upcoming plant medicine retreats with my colleague Merav Artzi, visit my site at: https://www.NicotianaRustica.orgTo book an integration call with me, visit: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comSupport this podcast on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UniverseWithinDonate directly with PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/jasongrechanikMusic courtesy of: Nuno Moreno (end song). Visit: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound and https://nahira-ziwa.bandcamp.com/ And Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project (intro song). Visit: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4Hhttps://www.facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcast

In Episode 118 I sit down Somatic Breathwork practitioner and wellness coach Adam Carbary. Adam has been on a spiritual journey towards his own happiness and wellbeing and discovered a passion teaching others the ancient practice of breathwork. Adam's mission is creating a wellness movement encouraging others to discover the best version of themselves. He believes that combining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health is the key to life. We talk about so much in this episode related to spiritual wellness. In the show notes you'll find links to his website, a calendar created specifically for Endless Endeavor listeners to work with Adam, and a list of books we referenced in today's show. Please enjoy episode 118 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast. — Connect with Adam Carbary: Instagram: @adam.carbary, @embraceandexpand, @soulfulbuslife Website: www.embraceandexpand.com Book a session with Adam: https://calendly.com/embraceandexpand/endless-endeavor-podcast-1-1-somatic-breathwork-session?month=2022-09 Connect with me: Instagram: @granderson33 Website: www.theelectricnorth.com for podcast apparel and gear Email: gregandersonpodcast@gmail.com Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/Granderson33 Books mentioned in this episode:  Holotropic Breathwork by Stanislov and Christine Grof The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the origins of knowledge by Jeremy Knarby Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution by Terence McKenna The Sacred Science: An Ancient Healing Path for the Modern World by Nick Polizzi Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung Be Here Now by Ram Dass The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dreams by Paulo Coelho Episode sponsors: Paleo Valley https://paleovalley.com/store/beef-sticks Coupon ENDLESS 15% Off Bio Pro + https://bioproteintech.com/bioidentical-alternative-to-human-growth-hormone coupon code ENDLESS saves $30 LMNT https://drinklmnt.com/endlessendeavor for a free variety sample pack just pay $5 shipping here in the US If you enjoy the show, make sure to give the Endless Endeavor Podcast a rating via your favorite audio platform OR on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCieFsr26t9cyPDKMbLQJzXw/featured!