Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Strassman

Is DMT a shortcut to God, or something far stranger? In this rare interview, Dr. Rick Strassman — author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule — joins me to explore what people actually experience during powerful DMT trips. From visions of non-human entities to biblical-level encounters, this conversation will shake up everything you think you know about spirituality, science, and consciousness. We talk about: * Why DMT experiences aren't always blissful * Biblical visions (like Ezekiel's) and DMT parallels * Whether these beings are “real” or archetypal * How Strassman's views have evolved since his original research * What this all means for the psychedelic renaissance

Episode Overview:    In this captivating episode of the Higher Density Living Podcast, host Jason Rigby sits down with Dr. Rick Strassman, a world-renowned psychedelic researcher and author of the groundbreaking book DMT: The Spirit Molecule. Known for his pioneering clinical research on DMT and his deep explorations into altered states of consciousness, Dr. Strassman brings a unique perspective to the table as he dives into the Book of Genesis. Together, they explore the intersections of biblical narratives, Jewish tradition, and the spiritual insights gleaned from his decades of psychedelic and personal inquiry.   From the creation accounts to the Fall, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel, this episode unpacks Genesis through a lens that blends science, spirituality, and prophetic wisdom. Dr. Strassman shares his journey from Zen Buddhism to Judaism, his literal approach to interpreting biblical texts, and how his DMT research informs his understanding of human consciousness and divine interaction. Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a psychedelics enthusiast, or simply curious about the deeper meanings of Genesis, this episode offers a thought-provoking and enriching discussion.   Meet Dr. Rick Strassman   Born in 1952 in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Rick Strassman is a clinical psychiatrist, psychedelic researcher, and author whose work has reshaped our understanding of consciousness. After graduating with honors from Stanford University in biological sciences and earning his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he built a distinguished career in psychiatry and psychopharmacology. His groundbreaking DMT studies at the University of New Mexico in the 1990s marked the first U.S.-approved psychedelic research in over two decades, earning him global recognition.   Dr. Strassman's books, including DMT: The Spirit Molecule (a quarter-million copies sold and translated into over a dozen languages) and DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, bridge science and spirituality. His latest work, My Altered States (December 2024), is an illustrated memoir exploring his personal experiences with altered states from birth to early adulthood. Currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Dr. Strassman resides in Gallup, New Mexico, where he continues to write and consult for psychedelic startups.   Connect with Dr. Strassman: Website: rickstrassman.com Books: Amazon Author Page Joe Rogan Appearances: 2022 Episode | Earlier Episode   Key Topics Discussed:   1. Genesis Through a Jewish Lens   Dr. Strassman shares how his return to Jewish texts after leaving Zen Buddhism in 1996 shaped his understanding of Genesis. Raised in a conservative Jewish household, he re-engaged with the Hebrew Bible as an adult, finding parallels between the vivid experiences of his DMT volunteers and the prophetic visions of biblical figures. Two Creation Narratives: Genesis 1 offers a cosmic, orderly account, while Genesis 2 zooms into a detailed, human-focused story. Dr. Strassman views them as complementary—an overview followed by specifics—reflecting a divine act of creation from nothing. Divine Order and Cause-and-Effect: He explores how Genesis reveals God's nature through the laws of cause and effect, suggesting that nature itself mirrors divine will.   2. The Fall: Free Will and Consciousness   The conversation delves into Adam and Eve's disobedience, which Dr. Strassman frames as the first exercise of free will with explicit consequences. He challenges the notion of the fruit as a psychedelic, instead emphasizing its role in shifting human perception from truth to the duality of good and evil. Shabbat as Eternal Rest: Jason raises the idea of the Sabbath lacking an “evening and morning” close, hinting at an eternal state. Dr. Strassman connects this to emulating God's rest, though he notes the Hebrew Bible avoids afterlife specifics.   3. Cain, Abel, and the Flood: Sin as a Virus   From Cain's envy-driven murder of Abel to the violence (Hebrew: Hamas) preceding the Flood, Dr. Strassman sees these stories as literal events encoding lessons about human nature and societal decay. The Flood, he suggests, was a divine reset prompted by humanity's failure to align with God's intent. Sons of Elohim: Theories range from angels to elites interbreeding with humans, disrupting divine order. Dr. Strassman remains open but grounded in the text's ambiguity.   4. Tower of Babel: Misunderstood Ambition   Dr. Strassman offers a fresh take on the Tower of Babel, arguing it's less about hubris and more about humanity's refusal to disperse post-Flood as God commanded. The scattering, he posits, fulfilled an original divine plan, with the tower as a symbol of misdirected unity.   5. Abraham's Covenant and Monotheism   The patriarchal narratives (Genesis 12–50) shift focus to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Dr. Strassman highlights Abraham's call as a pivotal revelation of monotheism, questioning why Abraham was chosen—a mystery deepened by Midrashic tales of his iconoclastic zeal. Egypt's Role: He attributes Egypt's prominence to its cultural dominance, akin to the modern U.S., rather than mystical significance.   6. Prophecy, Psychedelics, and the Living Word   Drawing from his DMT research, Dr. Strassman theorizes that prophetic visions might stem from endogenous DMT spikes, serving as a bridge for divine communication. He views Genesis as a prophetically received text, resonating with readers through its altered-state origins. Is the Bible Living? While Jason sees it as God's living word, Dr. Strassman approaches it as a guidebook to cause and effect, enduringly relevant but not inherently “alive” beyond its influence.   7. From Zen to Judaism   Dr. Strassman reflects on his shift from Zen Buddhism—where he felt alienated by iconography—to Judaism's monotheistic grounding. This transition, sparked by personal and professional changes, led him to a more literal, grounded study of biblical texts.   Memorable Quotes On DMT and Reality: “When volunteers said it felt ‘more real than real,' I learned to take it at face value—it opened up the strangest, most fascinating parts of their experiences.” On Genesis: “If you assume it's real, you can enter its world and learn what it's like. It's complex and rich in ways you miss if you see it as just archetypes.” On Prophecy: “The Hebrew Bible's appeal lies in its prophetic state—it's like reading a text that tingles with divine resonance.” On Monotheism: “It's not about whether it's wise—it's about whether it's true.”   Why You Should Listen   This episode is a rare fusion of psychedelic science and biblical exegesis, offering fresh insights into Genesis from a thinker who's explored both the outer edges of consciousness and the depths of Jewish tradition. Dr. Strassman's literal yet open-minded approach challenges conventional interpretations, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in spirituality, human potential, or the mysteries of existence.   Resources & Links Books by Dr. Rick Strassman: DMT: The Spirit Molecule – Buy on Amazon DMT and the Soul of Prophecy – Buy on Amazon My Altered States (Dec 2024) – Buy on Amazon Joe Rogan Episodes: 2022 Interview Earlier Interview Dr. Strassman's Website: rickstrassman.com   Call to Action   Enjoyed this deep dive into Genesis with Dr. Rick Strassman? Subscribe to the Higher Density Living Podcast for more thought-provoking conversations. Share this episode with friends, leave a review, and grab Dr. Strassman's books to explore his groundbreaking work further. Let us know your thoughts in the comments—what's your take on Genesis as a living text?  

What do psychedelic visions and biblical prophecy have in common? In this 400th episode of Connecting with Coincidence, psychiatrist Bernard Beitman sits down with Rick Strassman, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, to explore how altered states of consciousness might connect with ancient spiritual traditions.Order Dr. Beitman's newest book "Life-Changing Synchronicities: A Doctor's Coincidences and Serendipities" at Simon & Schuster, Barnes and Noble, Inner Traditions, Amazon, Books-a-Million, Bookshop.org (May 2025).Both trained psychiatrists with Jewish backgrounds, Beitman and Strassman reflect on shared experiences—from early psychedelic encounters to a lifelong interest in the edges of consciousness. Strassman discusses his return to the Hebrew Bible after decades of Zen practice, offering a new lens on DMT experiences as potentially prophetic rather than purely mystical or hallucinatory.The two explore entity encounters, the psychosphere, and how meaning can emerge through synchronicities and personal interpretation. Whether or not you believe in otherworldly beings, this conversation offers thoughtful reflections on science, spirituality, and the unknown.Rick Strassman, MD performed the first new U.S. clinical research with psychedelic substances in decades. He is the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, The Psychedelic Handbook, and My Altered States. His work bridges psychiatry, neuroscience, and spiritual inquiry.

On this episode of The Zach Show, Adam Butler and Zach discuss DMT, the psychedelic molecule that Adam claims saved his life. From suicidal despair in the desert to conversations with God, demons, and dimensional beings, Adam recounts his transformation through DMT with brutal honesty and poetic grit. We unpack the “Miracle Molecule” from every angle: the effects of endogenous DMT, why it shows up at birth and death, its role in altered states, and what happens when you smoke, drink, or breathe your way into it. Adam shares his thoughts on DMT as a tool for shadow work, transcendental sex, artistic creativity, and spiritual rebirth. We also examine the fine line between mysticism and madness, and why he believes DMT is not just a drug, but a key to consciousness itself. Whether you're a seasoned psychonaut or a curious skeptic, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about reality, identity, and the nature of the soul. Guest Bio: Adam Butler is a psychedelic philosopher and passionate DMT psychonaut focusing on mental health, neuroplasticity, self-exploration, and the extreme limits of human potential and ability. He is the author of 'Butler's DMT Field Guide: A Brief History, Step-by-Step Recipes, and Personal Experiences From a DMT Saturated Consciousness' SUPPORT THE ZACH SHOW BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ZACH SHOW 2.0 (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ ADAM BUTLER LINKS:DMT Field Guide (Amazon): https://bit.ly/4jUQ33uInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksbyadambutler/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ButlersDMTFieldGuide THE ZACH SHOW LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFNewsletter: https://therealzachwrites.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. Thank you for your support:  Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 

Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Rick Strassman is best known for pioneering DMT research in humans and proposing that DMT could be a biological gateway to mystical or alternate realities. Currently, Dr. Strassman serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. His new book, "My Altered States: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Trauma, Psychedelics, and Spiritual Growth," is available now. SPONSORS http://morning.ver.so/danny - Use code DANNY for 15% off your first order. https://hims.com/danny - Start your FREE online visit today. https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off EPISODE LINKS https://x.com/rick_strassman https://www.rickstrassman.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - Adverse effects of DMT 06:54 - Is DMT the source of human consciousness? 10:25 - Extended state DMT experiments 20:19 - DMT reveals a universal religion 29:08 - Psychedelic religion of mystical consciousness 35:10 - What Danny saw during DMT experiment 37:54 - Terrifying experience on 5-MeO DMT 41:39 - Melatonin & the pineal gland 52:43 - When DMT stops working 57:38 - DMT & NDE's 01:02:45 - Telepathic experiences on psychedelics 01:12:53 - Prophets of the bible 01:18:34 - The first anti-christ 01:31:42 - Drugs in antiquity 01:37:24 - CIA-funded LSD clinics w/ Charles Manson 01:40:13 - Rick's friendship with Joe Rogan 01:45:42 - Did ergot & psychedelics create religion? 01:53:12 - Government research on psychedelic soldiers 02:03:01 - Amphetamines & adderall 02:14:00 - Next species of humans will have telepathy 02:19:39 - John Mack's alien research vs. psychedelics 02:26:53 - Remembering previous lives 02:29:20 - Translating the book of Genesis 02:34:06 - DARPA research on buddhism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Seriah is joined by author, researcher, musician, and friend of the show Joshua Cutchin to discuss Josh's recent book “Ecology of Souls”. Topics include the difficulties of spelling and pronouncing Josh's last name, Josh's love of music and the tuba, Mardi Grau, Josh's future book “Fourth Wall Phantoms”, Josh's over decade-long podcast history, Micah Hanks, surprising acceptance of “Ecology of Souls”, the technical aspects of producing the book, the 2017 resurgence of nuts-and-bolts ufology, Barbara Fisher and the cycle of life, Kenneth Ring's “The Omega Project”, Ann Strieber, aliens and fairies and the dead, Greys and other “aliens” in NDEs, Ray Hernandez, completely human-looking UFO occupants, the book “Communion” and the surge in experiences with Greys, the ambiguities of the Near Death Experience, Eric Wargo, pre-membering, Out of Body Experiences during NDEs, a fascinating study by a cardiac surgeon, DMT, death as the hub around which multiple phenomenon revolve, Rick Strassman, Jeff Kripal, psychedelics and their limits, paranormal events and personal transformation, the lack of either/or contradiction between physical and spiritual experiences, Seriah's black dog at a crossroads experience, materialist-reductionism, re-enchanting and the need for meaning, Seriah's EVP and the call of a fox, Jungian interpretation, Dr. Gregory Shushan and expectations of NDEs, paranormal archetypes, the near-universal association of the human soul with birds, the ancient Egyptian conception of the soul, Dr. Edgar Mitchell, the cross-over between NDEs and alien abduction experiences, the experience-prone personality, John Keel associating UFOs and NDEs (“death dreams”), a Keel report where MIB and mysterious scuba divers approach a possibly dying man on a boat, Keel's approach to journalism, absolute agnosticism and the writing process, life-changing results from perceived (but not actual) paranormal experiences, near-NDEs, the imaginal realm and its origins, the concept of “real” and its contradictions, philosophical uncertainties, reality and its interpretations, NDEs among those who in no way died, the Seth material, Moody's list of common NDE experience, impossible healing after NDEs, Cherylee Black, varieties of NDE experience, Divine justice, side-effects of NDEs and encounter experiences, the possible electrical nature of paranormal phenomena, the idea of oneness, reincarnation, hypnotic regression and its issues, Jim Tucker, Patrick Harper, Brent Raines, an incident with a hypnotic regression and an in-real-time UFO sighting, the movie “Presence”, Robert Monroe and psychopomps, Anubis, birds and horses and dogs as psychopomps, shamans, the sun and the moon as psychopomps, the boat as psychopomp, bees symbolic meanings, horses and the sun, diminutive paranormal entities, celebrities dying in threes, three-ness in the paranormal, Freud and polypsychism, doppelgangers, light phenomena and the soul, poltergeist activity and unconscious projection, a very unique outro music piece featuring Josh playing the tuba in a brass jazz band, and much more! This is some truly wonderful information-packed conversation!

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Writer, Professor, and Researcher, Rick Strassman, M.D.Dr. Rick Strassman is an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995 he performed the first new human research with psychedelic drugs in the United States in more than 20 years, studying the powerful naturally occurring compound DMT as well as psilocybin.He is the author of several popular books on the topic of psychedelics, including DMT: The Spirit Molecule, The Psychedelic Handbook, and DMT and the Soul of Prophecy.In his most recent book, My Altered States, Dr. Strassman analyses dozens of episodes of altered consciousness that occurred during, or are intimately tied to, his life between birth and young adulthood. Just as significant as the ecstatic blissful experiences are the uncensored and, at times, painfully unvarnished narratives of less elevated ones.Tune in and share all of your questions and comments about psychedelic experiences on our YouTube livestream or on our Facebook page.https://amzn.to/4j64zF2https://amzn.to/4j5s4hyhttps://amzn.to/4ljLkd9https://amzn.to/4iIRAcyhttp://www.rickstrassman.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joined today by psychiatrist, researcher, and author, Dr. Rick Strassman. Rick shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in California during the '60s to developing a lifelong passion for chemistry, ultimately leading him to become known as the "Father of DMT." He discusses his groundbreaking book DMT: The Spirit Molecule and his latest work, My Altered States, along with a deep dive into the mysteries of DMT—what it is, how our bodies produce it, and what happens when it's released.Rick and my brother explore the effects of DMT, touching on experiences of "tripping out," out-of-body phenomena, and why so many people report encounters with "beings" after taking the substance. We also discuss the potential benefits and risks of psychedelics, including their use in treating depression, PTSD, and anxiety, while acknowledging the dangers of excessive use.Dr. Strassman opens up about his groundbreaking research on DMT in the '90s, shedding light on his goals, the government grants he received, and the unexpected surprises that came from his studies. The conversation also touches on the stigma surrounding psychedelics, the possibilities of changing how these substances are classified, and what has sparked the recent resurgence of interest in them.From his experiences with Joe Rogan to predicting plot twists in The White Lotus, Dr. Strassman delivers both knowledge and entertainment in this captivating episode.Follow Rick Strassman here and purchase his new book, My Altered States: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Trauma, Psychedelics, and Spiritual Growth https://www.rickstrassman.com/

Seriah is joined by author, researcher, musician, and friend of the show Joshua Cutchin to discuss Josh's recent book “Ecology of Souls”. Topics include the difficulties of spelling and pronouncing Josh's last name, Josh's love of music and the tuba, Mardi Grau, Josh's future book “Fourth Wall Phantoms”, Josh's over decade-long podcast history, Micah Hanks, surprising acceptance of “Ecology of Souls”, the technical aspects of producing the book, the 2017 resurgence of nuts-and-bolts ufology, Barbara Fisher and the cycle of life, Kenneth Ring's “The Omega Project”, Ann Strieber, aliens and fairies and the dead, Greys and other “aliens” in NDEs, Ray Hernandez, completely human-looking UFO occupants, the book “Communion” and the surge in experiences with Greys, the ambiguities of the Near Death Experience, Eric Wargo, pre-membering, Out of Body Experiences during NDEs, a fascinating study by a cardiac surgeon, DMT, death as the hub around which multiple phenomenon revolve, Rick Strassman, Jeff Kripal, psychedelics and their limits, paranormal events and personal transformation, the lack of either/or contradiction between physical and spiritual experiences, Seriah's black dog at a crossroads experience, materialist-reductionism, re-enchanting and the need for meaning, Seriah's EVP and the call of a fox, Jungian interpretation, Dr. Gregory Shushan and expectations of NDEs, paranormal archetypes, the near-universal association of the human soul with birds, the ancient Egyptian conception of the soul, Dr. Edgar Mitchell, the cross-over between NDEs and alien abduction experiences, the experience-prone personality, John Keel associating UFOs and NDEs (“death dreams”), a Keel report where MIB and mysterious scuba divers approach a possibly dying man on a boat, Keel's approach to journalism, absolute agnosticism and the writing process, life-changing results from perceived (but not actual) paranormal experiences, near-NDEs, the imaginal realm and its origins, the concept of “real” and its contradictions, philosophical uncertainties, reality and its interpretations, NDEs among those who in no way died, the Seth material, Moody's list of common NDE experience, impossible healing after NDEs, Cherylee Black, varieties of NDE experience, Divine justice, side-effects of NDEs and encounter experiences, the possible electrical nature of paranormal phenomena, the idea of oneness, reincarnation, hypnotic regression and its issues, Jim Tucker, Patrick Harper, Brent Raines, an incident with a hypnotic regression and an in-real-time UFO sighting, the movie “Presence”, Robert Monroe and psychopomps, Anubis, birds and horses and dogs as psychopomps, shamans, the sun and the moon as psychopomps, the boat as psychopomp, bees symbolic meanings, horses and the sun, diminutive paranormal entities, celebrities dying in threes, three-ness in the paranormal, Freud and polypsychism, doppelgangers, light phenomena and the soul, poltergeist activity and unconscious projection, a very unique outro music piece featuring Josh playing the tuba in a brass jazz band, and much more! This is some truly wonderful information-packed conversation! Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part PodcastOutro Music is The Half Dozen Brass Band with Loa Dance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunter and I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, author, and OG DMT researcher, Rick Strassman, M.D., about his latest book "My Altered States: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Trauma, Psychedelics, and Spiritual Growth", subjective vs. objective experience, cannabis, Hunter's DMT experience, Rick's magic carpet experience, altered states as escape, altered states as exploration, and much more. Rick's website: https://www.rickstrassman.com/ To get access to exclusive episodes, our backlog of extended episodes, and to our MELT Meet-ups consider supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/themeltpodcast or Locals at https://themeltpodcast.locals.com where you can subscribe for a mere $5 per month.    Find The Melt on… Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2365404 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeltPodcast Check out our merch at: https://the-melt.creator-spring.com/   Music by The Godawful Joy: https://thegodawfuljoy.bandcamp.com/releases and Matt Presti: https://www.mattpresti.com/music.html

Investigating Altered States of Consciousness with Rick Strassman Rick Strassman, MD, is an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. He is author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule — A Doctor's Revolutionary Research Into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences, Inner Paths to Outer Space: Journeys to Alien Worlds Through Psychedelics … Continue reading "Investigating Altered States of Consciousness with Rick Strassman"

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Rick Strassman, pioneering psychedelic researcher and author of "DMT: The Spirit Molecule."  Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-284/?ref=278 Dr. Strassman shares insights from his groundbreaking DMT research in the 1990s, discusses recent developments in extended-state DMT studies, and explores the complex relationship between psychedelics, spirituality, and organized religion. Drawing from his new memoir "My Altered States," he offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal experience, clinical research, and spiritual growth in the psychedelic field. A native of Los Angeles, Rick Strassman obtained his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Stanford University, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, general psychiatry training at UC Davis, and a clinical psychopharmacology research fellowship training at UC San Diego. Joining the faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1984, his clinical research on melatonin discovered its first known function in humans. Between 1990-1995 he performed the first new US clinical research with psychedelic drugs—DMT and psilocybin—in a generation. From 1995-2008 he practiced general psychiatry in community mental health and the private sector. He has authored or co-authored nearly 50 peer-reviewed papers, has served as guest editor and reviewer for numerous scientific journals, and consulted to various government, non-profit, and for-profit entities. His best-selling book DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2001) has been translated into 13 languages and is the basis of a successful independent documentary that he co-produced.  In 2008, he co-authored Inner Paths to Outer Space. His interest in Hebrew biblical prophecy and psychedelia resulted in his 2014 book DMT and the Soul of prophecy. His first novel, Joseph Levy Escapes Death, was published in 2019. The Psychedelic Handbook appeared in 2022, and My Altered States, an illustrated collection of personal narratives, will appear in December 2024. Highlights: Origins of DMT research at University of New Mexico and initial melatonin studies  The relationship between DMT and the pineal gland, discussing recent scientific findings Exploration of DMT's role in modulating our sense of reality  Discussion of entity encounters in DMT experiences  Extended-state DMT research and therapeutic applications  Personal journey with psychedelics and Buddhist practice  Challenges between psychedelics and organized religion  Episode links:  Dr. Strassman's new book, My Altered States Dr. Strassman's website DMT: The Spirit Molecule (book)  (podcast) Navigating Complexity: Psychedelics, AI, & Extended-State DMT - Alexander Beiner (podcast) Beyond the Mainstream: Insights from Psychedelic Chemistry, Culture, & Consciousness - Hamilton Morris Episode Sponsor: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

Interview starts at 15:40   Rich Strassman joins us again for a chat about his latest book "My Altered States - A DOCTOR'S EXTRAORDINARY ACCOUNT OF TRAUMA, PSYCHEDELICS, AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH", some of the latest in pyscadelia, and moving back to New Mexico. We chat about Cannabis, the legalization of shrooms, Colorado, shared hallucinations, some of his personal experiences, specialized care, the potential of therapy with many of these substances, DMT, Ketamine, Psilocybin, and the Hebrew bible and how the medieval Jewish mystics had answers for how this all works. https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/my-altered-states/   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya.   Support the show directly: http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica  http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica   Outlawed Canadians YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@grimerica/featured Adultbrain Audiobook YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing https://grimericaoutlawed.ca/The newer controversial Grimerica Outlawed Grimerica Show Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Grimerica on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2312992 Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/i/EvxJ44rk   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Tweet Darren https://twitter.com/Grimerica Can't. Darren is still deleted. Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Elated Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Joe Rogan expressing his horror to Rick Strassman about Democrats' unprecedented talk of giving a pre-emptive presidential pardon to Dr. Fauci; “The View's” Sunny Hostin being surprised by Bill Clinton's surprisingly candid answer about the idea of Biden pre-emptively pardoning his wife, Hillary Clinton; Donald Trump telling “Meet the Press'” Kristen Welker whether he had plans to fire Christopher Wray as the director of the FBI; Argentina's Javier Milei announcing how his policies to control government spending have created the first fiscal surplus for the country in 123 years; the 92nd Street Y in NYC losing complete control of pro-Palestine protesters during Katie Couric's interview with Nancy Pelosi; Van Jones' brutally honest message for the Democratic Party and divisive movements like BLM and #MeToo; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: MAHA Contagion Emergency Kit - This prescription Contagion Emergency Kit from The Wellness Company provides you with a carefully selected assortment of effective medications for bird flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses. Rubin Report viewers save $45 at checkout PLUS free shipping when they use code: RUBIN. Kits are ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE USA. Go to: https://TWC.health/RUBIN and use CODE: RUBIN Rumble Premium - Corporate America is fighting to remove speech, Rumble is fighting to keep it. If you really believe in this fight Rumble is offering $10 off with the promo code RUBIN when you purchase an annual subscription, Go to: https://Rumble.com/premium/RUBIN and use promo code RUBIN 1775 Coffee - Peaberry coffee isn't your average bean—it's coffee's best-kept secret. It's denser, more flavorful, and packed with bold energy to kickstart your mornings. Rubin Report viewers get 15% off their order. Go to: https://1775coffee.com/RUBIN and use code RUBIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me on an enlightening journey with renowned psychedelic researcher Rick Strassman, M.D. He'll discuss his new book My Altered States and delve into the depths of altered states of consciousness from birth to early adulthood. Drawing from his extensive journals, Strassman analyzes these profound experiences through the lenses of psychoanalysis, psychopharmacology, Zen Buddhism, and medieval Jewish metaphysics. We explore why these altered states occur, their emotional and psychological impacts, and their significance in our spiritual lives. He'll offer a raw and insightful examination of these extraordinary states' blissful and challenging facets, providing valuable guidance on integrating their lessons into everyday life.More on Rick: https://www.rickstrassman.com/Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gmPazjStream All Astro Gnosis Conferences: 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

Rick Strassman is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. His new book, "My Altered States: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Trauma, Psychedelics, and Spiritual Growth," is available now. www.rickstrassman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Strassman has degrees from Stanford, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (M.D.), general psychiatry training at UC Davis, and clinical psychopharmacology fellowship training at UC San Diego.  Joining the faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1984, his clinical research on melatonin discovered its first known function in humans.   Between 1990-1995 he performed the first new US clinical research with psychedelic drugs-DMT and psilocybin-in a generation.  From 1995-2008, he practiced general psychiatry in community mental health and the private sector.  He has authored or co-authored nearly 50 peer-reviewed papers, has served as guest editor and reviewer for numerous scientific journals, and consulted to various government, non-profit, and for-profit entities. His best selling book DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2002) has been translated into 13 languages and is the basis of a successful independent documentary that he co-produced.  In 2008, he co-authored Inner Paths to Outer Space. His interest in Hebrew biblical prophecy and psychedelia resulted in his 2014 book DMT and the Soul of Prophecy.  His first novel, Joseph Levy Escapes Death, was published in 2019.   The Psychedelic Handbook appeared in 2022.   This podcast focuses on his latest work My Altered States which will be released in December 2024.  As discussed in the podcast, a limited  number of signed copies can be pre-ordered from Rick's website:  https://www.rickstrassman.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-302-rick-strassman-md-my-altered-statesdmt-the-spirit-molecule Have a blessed weekend!

Your Mate Tom interviews Dr Rick Strassman about DMT, Entities, neuroscience and psychedelic research. 0:54 going too far with Mary Jane 4:04 The Spirit Molecule & DMT research 11:49 DMT & The Pineal Gland 14:50 Can you reach DMT states without psychedelics? 19:00 What DMT does to your brain 24:23 Evolutionary purpose of DMT & Mystical states 33:24 Rick's ONE and only DMT Trip Experience 35:27 DMT autonomous Entities 37:33 Psychedelics amplifying CHAOS

Maestro Hamilton and John Chavez discuss the profound impact of DMT on human consciousness, its presence in nature and the brain, and Chavez's awakening experience that led him to explore DMT's role in altered states. They highlight the need for further research, discuss the challenges of funding, and explore the potential of DMT in healing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.Join our Newsletter: https://courses.bluemorphoacademy.com/signup__________John Chavez is an author and founder of DMT Quest a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on supporting endogenous DMT research as well as research into the human potential. The first DMT Quest documentary was released in 2021 highlighting the work of Dr. Jon Dean which found that DMT is produced at similar levels to serotonin and dopamine throughout the mammalian brain. The film features Wim Hof, Dr. Dennis Mckenna, Dr. Rick Strassman, and Dr. Mauro Zappaterra. John is the author of the books "Questions for the Lion Tamer 1: Delving into the Mystery that is DMT" and "Questions for the Lion Tamer 2: Swimming in Electric Endohuasca".Website: http://www.dmtquest.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmt_questDMT Quest Episode 1: https://youtu.be/My95s6ZryPg?si=oGSK2zYnSNAXuEMP__________| Hamilton Souther |Website: hamiltonsouther.com/Instagram: instagram.com/hamiltonsoutherFacebook: | Blue Morpho |Website: bluemorphotours.comWebsite: bluemorphoacademy.comBlue Morpho Instagram: instagram.com/bluemorphoretreatsBlue Morpho Facebook: facebook.com/BlueMorphoAcademy| Listen to all episodes on Audio |Spotify: open.spotify.com/Apple: podcasts.apple.com/blue-morpho-podcast

Seriah is joined by prolific fiction and nonfiction author, researcher, and esoteric initiate Robert Guffey. Topics include Robert's writing, dream experiences, Masonic initiation, the book “Chameleo: A Strange but True Story of Invisible Spies, Heroin Addiction, and Homeland Security”, cyberpunk author Rudy Rucker, Carlos Castaneda, William S. Burroughs, an entire story that emerged as a dream, dream journaling, experiences in publishing, a bizarre experience with Robert's wife and a precognitive dream, John Keel's book “Strange Creatures from Space and Time”, Flannel Man, Timothy Renner and the ”Strange Familiars” podcast, a weird lucid dream involving a shark, programming oneself to lucid dream, a disturbing shared erotic dream, Rick Strassman's DMT research, the book “The Spirit Molecule”, Australian Aboriginal beliefs, authors Dennis Etchison and George Clayton Johnson, a meeting between Whitley Streiber and Terence McKenna, Gnostic Bishop Stephen Hoeller, ritual magic and UFO experience, Manly P. Hall, Israel Regardie, psychedelics and psychological stability, the dangers of falling down the rabbit hole, conspiracy theories, moon-landing denialism, flat earth theory, Ufology as religion, the problems of literalism and metaphor in religion, Linda Moulton Howe, UFO contactee literature, Carl Jung, Orfeo Angelucci, “The Secret of the Saucers” book, Alan Moore, magick as a branch of art, Paul Kimball, UFO phenomena as an art project, Freemasonry in Shakespeare, a strange dream involving Masonry and aliens and owls, surrealist art, Antonio Vilas-Boas, abduction as esoteric initiation, Timothy Leary, psychedelics and set and setting, Whitley Streiber and Catholicsm, the article “Invisible Predators”, modern cloaking technology, Richard Schowengerdt and electro-optical camouflage, invisibility and Rosicrucianism, invisible aliens, the Philip K. Dick novel “V.A.L.I.S.”, King James and demonology and the Lesser Key of Solomon, Kenneth Arnold's visits from invisible beings, John Keel's “Operation Trojan Horse”, Albert K. Bender's encounter with a bizarre entity, the book “UFO Warning” by John Stuart, Doreen Wilkinson, sexual assault by invisible beings, the 1970's “Entity” case, bizarre later information about John Stuart, the Netflix series “3 Body Problem” , the novella “The Open Doors” by Whitley Streiber, Trevor James Constable, rods, spontaneous human invisibility, Donna Good Higbee, Christopher Bledsoe, an attack in the woods by invisible entities, possible various natures of invisibility, a witness encounter with invisible creatures that use language, the Glimmer Man phenomena, a family's strange encounter with what appears to be high-tech optical camouflage, a radio host who took legal action against a corporation that was experimenting on him with cloaking and hologram technology, adaptive camouflage, surveillance of civilians, Josephine Grace- targeted artist and journalist, inothernewsradio podcast, cybertronic technology, misuse of gifted programs to seek out psychic individuals, Tessa Dick (Philip's widow), “A Scanner Darkly” novel, Robert's latest novel “Dead Monkey Rum”, the Rondo awards, and much more! This is a classic discussion, jam-packed with information!

Today's guest is one of the world's pioneering researchers of psychedelic and Dimethyltryptamine, known as DMT. Rick Strassman is the author of several books on the topic including The Psychedelic Handbook and DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He is also a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Today on Change Agents, he and Andy talk about the dark side of psychedelics, their promises when it comes to therapeutic treatments, what people should know before experimenting, and more. SPONSORS:  Change Agents is presented by Montana Knife Company.  Use CODE "CHANGEAGENTS10" for 10% off your first order at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Four Branches Bourbon Check out their story at ⁠⁠⁠fourbranches.com⁠⁠⁠ and pick up a bottle of their fine bourbon today. Use the code “IRONCLAD10” to get 10% off.  MTNTOUGH  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mtntough.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and enter code CHANGEAGENTS to receive 40% OFF - a savings of about $100 your MTNTOUGH+ annual subscription.

Get $500 off my 1:1 Psychedelic Life Coaching program if you APPLY HERE before April 7!Dr. Rick Strassman is gracing us with his wisdom today! He has appeared on the #1 global show, The Joe Rogan podcast, so it's quite a treat for us to hear from him on this corner of the podcasting world.Dr. Rick Strassman needs no introduction: he is the leading global authority on DMT. About twenty years ago, he authored the infamous book discussing the DMT trails he ran in the early 80s (DMT: The Spirit Molecule). In this episode, you can expect to learn a lot about nn-DMT (not to be confused with 5-MeO-DMT). Rick educates us on what we know about this mysterious psychedelic, the phenomenology, scientific literature, and its therapeutic potential.Stick around until the end because we have a lot of fun talking about recreational psychedelic experiences, and he tells us the story of how Terence McKenna served him his first DMT dose. We also announce a giveaway for his latest book The Psychedelic Handbook.Topics Covered:What drew Dr. Strassman to study DMTHis DMT trials that took place in the early 1990sWhat a typical DMT experience is likenn-DMT vs 5-MeO-DMTWhat we know about endogenous DMTThe mysterious role of endogenous DMT in the human brainScientific literature looking at DMT as a therapeuticWho is DMT for?Recreational use of DMTRick's first DMT experience, with Terence McKennaIntegrating DMT experiencesThe issue of adverse effects to psychedelicsShow Links:Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LanaKanna Extract Co - use LANA for 10% offInstagram Giveaway for Rick's BookDMT: The Spirit Molecule (book)The Psychedelic Handbook (book) 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.

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Jon Dean is a postdoc research fellow at UCSD and received his PhD in molecular and integrative physiology at the University of Michigan, where he published a landmark 2019 study on DMT. During our conversation, we talk about how and why Jon became interested in DMT, the details of his 2019 study, Rick Strassman's 2001 book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule", and what Strassman found after giving nearly 400 doses of DMT to roughly five dozen volunteers.Jon is quick to note how little we understand about consciousness and the mind, and how our world is created in our brains. He discusses the bizarre, rather consistent details that many who take DMT report, and we speculate as to the role that this simple chemical might have in making what we call reality, along with the anecdotal stories of those who believe that its modulation can create a portal into another.------------Support via VenmoSupport on SubstackSupport on Patreon------------Rate on SpotifyRate on Apple PodcastsSocial media and all episodes------------00:00 Intro02:04 How Jon got interested in DMT 07:36 How a death of a friend influenced Jon's journey 11:00 The influence of Rick Strassman 12:29 Rick Strassman's work, detailed in "DMT: The Spirit Molecule" 20:11 Anecdotes from what happens to people who do DMT 24:41 How Jon attempts to get funding for a controversial subject 32:51 Jon's three main discoveries about DMT from his 2019 paper 41:54 DMT is the only psychedelic known to be produced by the human body 44:51 Quotes from Rick Strassman speculating about DMT 53:45 How Jon's research on DMT has changed his view on life and death 57:36 Jon's growing acceptance of death post-psychedelic use 59:03 The future of psychedelic research

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Rick Strassman, MD joins to discuss the topic of endogenous DMT. Dr. Strassman is adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule and The Psychedelic Handbook. His DMT and psilocybin studies in the early 1990s initiated the renewal of human research with psychedelics in the U.S. In this conversation, Dr. Strassman discusses the finer details of DMT, from endogenous production in humans and animals, to visionary experiences and theological implications. Dr. Strassman also covers the research that's been done regarding endogenous DMT, clarifying what we do and don't know about the role of the pineal gland and how this might relate to what is reported during near-death experiences. He also discusses the personal and relational quality of psychedelic experiences induced by DMT, mentioning that unitive mystical experiences were actually rare in the trials he conducted, with more experiences having a personal quality, drawing upon the life experiences and interests of the participants. In closing, Dr. Strassman shares his thoughts on the origins of the visions that many report during DMT use.    In this episode you'll hear: The overlap between psychedelic experiences and meditation techniques The relationship between fear, self-awareness, and difficult DMT experiences The placebo effect and psychedelic research Dr. Strassman's thoughts on non-hallucinogenic psychedelics DMT as a possible treatment for strokes to prevent damage and speed recovery Effects of microdosing in animals and humans   Quotes: “I think the best term for these compounds is psychedelic, which means mind manifesting or mind disclosing, because only one of our fifty-five or so normal volunteers had what one might call a mystical unitive state. … Everybody basically had an experience that was totally dependent on them. It was not inherent in the drug.” [9:45] “You could still speculate that to the extent that non-drug states resemble those brought on by giving DMT… that DMT plays a role in the production of those states. But the data aren't there yet. That's why we need more people doing this research.” [24:16] “If psychedelics are super placebos and if we have a psychedelic drug in our brain, it's attempting to speculate that normally the placebo effect could be mediated by endogenous DMT.” [27:42] “If you starve neurons of oxygen they start dying, but if you add DMT they survive much longer. So there seems to be some neuroprotective effect of DMT on ischemic damage to neurons, at least in the test tube.” [32:27]   Links: Dr. Strassman's website The Psychedelic Handbook by Dr. Strassman DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Dr. Strassman DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible by Dr. Strassman Dr. Strassman on FacebookPrevious episode: Exploring DMT Entities with Matthew Johnson, PhD Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

On the Secret Witch Show today our guest is Adam Quiney. Adam is an executive leadership coach specialising in working with the “Smartest People in the Room.” A former software developer and attorney, Adam's learned the hard way about the costs that come from keeping your heart safe and chasing after external rewards to feel whole and complete.  From love, Adam is connection, passion, presence, wit and brilliance. From fear, he is awkward, robotic, apathetic, irrelevant and arrogant. He's learned to embrace all these parts of himself, and works with others to do the same in their own lives. Living with his beautiful wife and their dog in Victoria, B.C, he is a man on a mission to bring the world to a more inspired and fully-expressed place.   In today's episode, Adam and I explore how to harness plant medicine to create meaningful impact in the world - in particular, discussing the power of plants as ancient “medicine” - in whatever form they are worked with, whether herbal, psychedelic, or archetypally.  We begin to understand how plant medicine can help us heal and step more deeply into the meaningful work we are born to do, and how we can integrate the journey with plant medicine to fully express our gifts.   What You'll Learn from this Episode:   The purpose of plant medicine is to help us to  heal. We think that we already have “medicine” in the world, but the medicine we know in the Western world is actually “drugs” that temporarily halt the symptoms and disconnect us Instead, “medicine” is something which supports us to do our own healing and reconnect us to our soul's wholeness.  This is often more challenging because we have to confront the wound that got created in us that has been stored for years Genuine healing, like this, can feel like we are getting ‘worse' before we get better - because we have to go through ‘breakdown' - or healing response - before the ‘breakthrough' - the hardest part is staying the course in the midst of us doing that whilst everyone else is popping pills We have learned to relate to ourselves as “this is just the way I am ” - which has us numb our possibility.  Possibility often looks like ‘impossibility' because it's found in the unknown and creates us to fear that “there's no way I can do that” What plant medicine does is to support us to come out of our conscious mind, drop our ego and personality - and connect with pure spirit - so that we can lean into the areas we have shut the door on - unconsciously - and visit them to reveal and face the fears we have and start to heal them, making them conscious The more healing we do - the more wounds we heal - the more we reconnect to who we were born as, and the more we can discover our true purpose. In fact, the more we heal, the more magnetic we become to be around, and the more of a clear channel we are as healing activators of others - aka the more we can step into our gifts as healers.   Resources and Things that We Spoke About:   Social: Tiktok - @archetypalapothecary Instagram - @iamnicolebarton Instagram - @archetypalapothecary You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@secretwitchsociety Join our Secret Witch Society: www.facebook.com/groups/secretwitch  Next Crucible: Archetypal Aurum (Gold): www.nicolebarton.co.uk/aurum  Website: www.nicolebarton.co.uk  Books: Other Worlds by David Luke https://www.instagram.com/drdluke/?hl=en-gb  Books: The Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences by Rick Strassman https://www.rickstrassman.com/  Adam's website: http://adamquiney.com More information on Adam's journey - https://adamquiney.com/ayahuasca/  Adam's  podcast, The Transformational Leader: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-lit/id1386362594 Adam's  Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/aquiney Adam's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamquiney/ Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamquiney_/ Adam's  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz_zDZJOeYp9V-6I0P6qcw   Thank you for listening, we'd love to know what comes alive for you in this week's episode, so please let us know.   If you loved it, there's a fresh episode every other week - subscribe so you don't miss it!   Thank you, Nicole and Team Secret Witch xox  

DMT might be the weirdest drug in the already weird world of psychedelics. It's the active ingredient in ayahuasca, but on its own, DMT can give you what's nicknamed “the businessman's trip” — a psychedelic journey that can be done and dusted inside 15 minutes. So what is this drug doing to our brains? And could it help people with depression? We catch up with Dr Chris Timmermann, Dr Graham Campbell, Michelle Baker Jones and Dr David Olson to find out. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsDMT  Listeners, we need you! Tell us: What should we versus in 2024? Also, we're looking for your questions on topics including sex, diet and menopause! In the U.S., leave us a voicemail at 774-481-1238 or send an email or voice memo to sciencevs@gimletmedia.com. In this episode, we cover: (00:00) WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! (00:59) Celebs love ayahuasca (04:58) DMT (08:06) The ‘Rick and Morty' Trip (13:30) Is DMT a portal? (15:42) DMT in our brains (21:53) DMT for depression? (29:33) Plastic psychedelics (36:10) Risks of DMT and ayahuasca (39:09) Where do we land on DMT? This episode was produced by Joel Werner, with help from Wendy Zukerman, Michelle Dang, Rose Rimler, and Nick DelRose. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Mix and sound design by Bumi Hidaka. Music written by Bumi Hidaka, Peter Leonard, and Bobby Lord. Thanks to all the researchers we spoke to including Dr Rick Strassman, Dr David Erritzoe, Dr Jimo Borjigin, Dr. Steven Barker, Dr Brandon Weiss, Dr Pascal Michael, Dr Michael Gatch, Professor Jerome Sarris, Professor Deepak Dsouza, Sean Chiddy, and David Nickles. Special thanks to Jack Weinstein and Hunter, Katie Vines, Finn and Jules, Christian Darío Vásquez, Valentina Powers, Zac Schmidt, the Zukerman Family and Joseph Lavelle Wilson.  Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. Listen for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ORIGINAL AIR DATE: Feb. 14, 2017This episode focuses on entheogens—psychedelic drugs that are known to cause “mystical states” of consciousness. Our hosts discuss Rick Strassman's work on DMT, but that is merely a subset of entheogen study. Current research in the fields of brain science, psychology, and religion are struggling to explain how entheogens and the experiences they cause should be understood. The dilemma of consciousness, more popularly known as the mind-body problem, is at the heart of the struggle. Do entheogens simply affect part of the brain and its chemistry triggering new states of consciousness from inside your head? Or do these drugs separate consciousness from the organ of the body we call the brain, verifying that consciousness is distinct from the brain? Are God and other supernatural beings experienced by people under the effect of entheogens just a product of the brain, or are they entities to be experienced by unhindered consciousness?Articles:Peter Bebergal, “Mystics Under the Microscope,” Search Magazine (January-February 2009): 35-39Ron Cole-Turner, “Entheogens, Mysticism, and Neuroscience,” Zygon, vol. 49:3 (September 2014): 642-651Leonard Hummel, “By its Fruits? Mystical and Visionary States of Consciousness Occasioned by Entheogens,” Zygon, vol. 49, no. 3 (September 2014) : 685-695Michael Lerner and Michael Lyvers, “Values and Beliefs of Psychedelic Drug Users: A Cross-Cultural Study,” Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 38:2 (June 2006): 143-147David P. Luke and Marios Kittenis, “A Preliminary Survey of Paranormal Experiences with Psychoactive Drugs,” The Journal of Parapsychology 69:2 (2005): 305-327W.A. Richards, “Here and Now: Discovering the Sacred with Entheogens,” Zygon 49:3 (Sept, 2014):652-665This 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/4656375/advertisement

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Dr. Rick Strassman, MD. Rick is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine who's probably most well-known for his book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule–a book that explores his research with DMT in the early 1990s. Rick has written several books since then, most notably his 2022 book, The Psychedelic Handbook. They discuss Rick's early DMT research, his motivation for writing the handbook, the therapeutic potential of different psychedelics, the placebo effect, different types of spiritual or mystical experiences occasioned by psychedelics, the importance of set and setting, the limitations and potential dangers of psychedelic tools, how to integrate a psychedelic experience, and much more. https://www.rickstrassman.com/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinus.com/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinus.com/our-training-selection/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://numinus.com/research/ Learn more about Numinus at https://numinus.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

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

What does DMT feel like? So anyway, I started blasting. Positive shoutout to Rick Strassman, Dr. Andrew Gallimore, Dr. Chris Timmermann and Daniel McQueen for the incredible research they are doing

Since prehistory, humans have used a range of psychedelic drugs for communion with the gods, connection with nature, or for the pure pleasure and wonder they generate as they transform the mind and the world. But one natural psychedelic in particular towers above the rest in its astonishing power to replace the normal waking world with a bizarre alternate reality replete with a diverse panoply of intelligent alien beings. As well as being the most powerful, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, more commonly known as DMT, is also the most common naturally-occurring psychedelic and can be found in countless plant species scattered across the Earth. DMT carries a profound message embedded in our reality, a message that we are now beginning to decode.In Alien Information Theory, neurobiologist, chemist, and pharmacologist, Dr. Andrew R. Gallimore, explains how DMT provides the secret to the very structure of our reality, and how our Universe can be likened to a cosmic game that we now find ourselves playing. Gallimore explains how our reality was constructed using a fundamental code which generated our Universe — and countless others — as a digital device built from pure information with the purpose of enabling conscious intelligences, such as ourselves, to emerge. You will learn how fundamental digital information self-organises and complexifies to generate the myriad complex forms and organisms that fill our world; how your brain constructs your subjective world and how psychedelic drugs alter the structure of this world; how DMT switches the reality channel by allowing the brain to access information from normally hidden orthogonal dimensions of reality. And, finally, you will learn how DMT provides the secret to exiting our Universe permanently — to complete the cosmic game and to become interdimensional citizens of hyperspace.Alien Information Theory is a unique account of this hidden structure of reality and our place within it, drawing on a diverse range of disciplines -- including neuroscience, computer science, physics, and pharmacology -- to carefully explain these complex ideas, which are illustrated with full-colour diagrams throughout.Dr. Andrew Gallimore is a computational neurobiologist, pharmacologist, chemist, and writer who has been interested in the neural basis of psychedelic drug action for many years and is the author of a number of articles and research papers on the powerful psychedelic drug, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and its effects on the brain and consciousness.In 2015, he collaborated with DMT pioneer Dr. Rick Strassman, author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, to develop a pharmacokinetic model of DMT as the basis of a target-controlled intravenous infusion protocol for extended journeys in the bizarre worlds to which DMT gates access.His current interests focus on DMT and other psychedelic molecules as tool for gating access to otherwise inaccessible subjective worlds, their neuroscientific underpinning, and their possible ontological and metaphysical implications. He currently lives and works in Tokyo.https://www.buildingalienworlds.com/https://blossomanalysis.com/people/andrew-gallimore/This 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/2790919/advertisement

Seriah is joined by Super Infra Man and Natalie for a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include a weird pebble-throwing experience, strange orbs in a cemetery, orbs at a shrine in Korea, Oz effect at a cemetery, UFOs over lakes, a listener's theory of paranormal phenomenon, Greg Bishop, DMT, Rick Strassman, Bill Hicks, Ayahuasca, shared psychedelic trips, linguistics, shared dreams, Natalie's experiences with Heather, The Ungoogleable Michelangelo, synchronicities, a bizarre shared dream, brain tumors, a listener comment against experiencers, an analogy between the Other and weather phenomenon, mundane explanations for the unexplained, “The Invisible Gorilla”, an angry listener rants against discussion of the paranormal, militant material-reductionist atheism, frontiers in science, “unknown unknowns”, the analogy of the fish in the fishbowl, the academic humanities fields showing interest in the paranormal, Jeffrey Kripal, documenting dreams, Saxon's childhood experiences in a haunted house, high strangeness running in families and being affected by location, Seriah's two bizarre recent dream experiences, folklore about little people, Timothy Renner, Natalie's recent strange dreams, Seriah and Natalie seemingly sharing a dream and then a character appearing in real life, oddly over-dressed people in summer, bizarre electronic tones, Timothy Renner recording a sleep paralysis experience, Natalie's very strange electronic sleep paralysis incident while in a college class, Saxon's first lucid dream, simulation theory, Natalie and Heather encounter a very weird man in a forest, “Odin the wanderer”, the “Paratopia” podcast, Jeff Ritzmann, Jeremy Vaeni, a reoccurring character in both Natalie and Heathers' dreams, Norse mythology, archetypes, Saxon's fascinating friend, Natalie's extensive ongoing dream, John Keel, strangely behaving aircraft, extremely odd but apparently normal people, the experience of being someone else's entity, Natalie's “Self-portraits As Other People” podcast and an intense psychedelic encounter, being controlled by other entities and/or parts of our minds, Saxon's ketamine experience and an apparent vision of his higher self from his youth, one of Seriah's sleep paralysis experience and a bizarre synchronicity, a weird experience with the “name game”, and much more! This is a thoroughly fascinating conversation!

Seriah is joined by Super Infra Man and Natalie for a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include a weird pebble-throwing experience, strange orbs in a cemetery, orbs at a shrine in Korea, Oz effect at a cemetery, UFOs over lakes, a listener's theory of paranormal phenomenon, Greg Bishop, DMT, Rick Strassman, Bill Hicks, Ayahuasca, shared psychedelic trips, linguistics, shared dreams, Natalie's experiences with Heather, The Ungoogleable Michelangelo, synchronicities, a bizarre shared dream, brain tumors, a listener comment against experiencers, an analogy between the Other and weather phenomenon, mundane explanations for the unexplained, “The Invisible Gorilla”, an angry listener rants against discussion of the paranormal, militant material-reductionist atheism, frontiers in science, “unknown unknowns”, the analogy of the fish in the fishbowl, the academic humanities fields showing interest in the paranormal, Jeffrey Kripal, documenting dreams, Saxon's childhood experiences in a haunted house, high strangeness running in families and being affected by location, Seriah's two bizarre recent dream experiences, folklore about little people, Timothy Renner, Natalie's recent strange dreams, Seriah and Natalie seemingly sharing a dream and then a character appearing in real life, oddly over-dressed people in summer, bizarre electronic tones, Timothy Renner recording a sleep paralysis experience, Natalie's very strange electronic sleep paralysis incident while in a college class, Saxon's first lucid dream, simulation theory, Natalie and Heather encounter a very weird man in a forest, “Odin the wanderer”, the “Paratopia” podcast, Jeff Ritzmann, Jeremy Vaeni, a reoccurring character in both Natalie and Heathers' dreams, Norse mythology, archetypes, Saxon's fascinating friend, Natalie's extensive ongoing dream, John Keel, strangely behaving aircraft, extremely odd but apparently normal people, the experience of being someone else's entity, Natalie's “Self-portraits As Other People” podcast and an intense psychedelic encounter, being controlled by other entities and/or parts of our minds, Saxon's ketamine experience and an apparent vision of his higher self from his youth, one of Seriah's sleep paralysis experience and a bizarre synchronicity, a weird experience with the “name game”, and much more! This is a thoroughly fascinating conversation! - Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part Podcast Outro Music is Elusive Travel with Art of Letting Go Download

In this enlightening conversation, we uncover the meticulous research conducted by Dr. Stevenson, who dedicated his life to documenting cases suggestive of reincarnation. Through his pioneering investigations, Dr. Stevenson amassed a compelling body of evidence that challenges conventional beliefs and offers a glimpse into the possibility of life beyond death. With an emphasis on scientific rigor, Dr. Stevenson meticulously studied thousands of cases worldwide, meticulously documenting the details and corroborating testimonies of children who claimed to remember past lives. His tireless efforts brought forth a collection of compelling anecdotes, including vivid recollections of events, places, and people that these young individuals could not have possibly encountered in their current lifetimes. Join The Upcoming 7 Days To Timeline Shift Challenge that is hosted by Nick and includes a full breathwork journey by Josh himself: https://challenges.nickzei.com Check out Josh on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/joshua.lee.hanna/ Find all of what nick does and his links here: https://linktr.ee/nick.zei Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:45 Josh's background 02:30 History of Neuropsychiatry 05:39 Who was Dr. Ian Stevenson? 07:42 Ancient philosophy, Reincarnation & Stevenson's research 13:02 Stevenson's Scientific Framework 18:54 7 Day Timeline Shift Challenge! 19:53 Reincarnation & Dr. Rick Strassman 27:38 DMT Breath/Endogenous DMT 32:15 Causation & Prevention of “bad trips” 40:19 Mindfulness & Dosage 42:33 What is Yoga? 44:33 Science & History of Yoga 50:38 Ram Dass & Maharaji Story 1:00:31 Circling Back to Stevenson 1:03:31 Metahuman & Josh's socials 1:07:34 Outro

Seriah is joined by Mike from “Mike and Maurice's Mind Escape Podcast” and the film “As Within, So Without: From UFOs to DMT”. Topics include paranormal documentaries, “The Phenomena” film, Peter Coyote, philosophy, NDEs, psychedelics, alien/interdimensional entities, Greg Little, Andrew Collins, “The Origin of the Gods” book, Carl Jung, living plasma beings, orbs, altered states of consciousness, “The Roswell UFO Symposium” podcast, paranormal videos, an interesting optical effect, sky jellyfish, a bizarre “plastic bag” experience, consciousness vs. illusionism, Toby Martinez, underground sounds, the Taos hum, Havana Syndrome, cattle mutilations, missing time and time distortion, Jane Roberts/Seth channeled material, Michael Masters, time travel, grey aliens, John Keel, “Operation Trojan Horse” and “The Eighth Tower” books, John Hogan, a story of a Foo Fighter sighting, Anthony Tyler, the “Black Hoody Alchemy” podcast, Lea Prime, AI and tech ethics, Daniel Allen Jones, paranormal conventions, Jim Mars, Nick Redfern, Laird Scranton, experiencer stories, high strangeness, trip reports, Martin Ferretti from “The Alchemical Mind” podcast, Matthew Roberts U.S. Navy veteran and author of “Initiated”, unpleasant paranormal encounters, shamanic journeys, Ayahuasca, DMT beings, sleep paralysis, mystical surgery experiences, University of Michigan DMT studies, Rick Strassman, Hamilton Morris, river toads, the Olmec civilization, Terence McKenna, Dan Zetterstrom, UFO disclosure, the “falling leaf” motion in UFO and poltergeist activity, P.D. Newman, entheogens and freemasonry, toads in the paranormal, “Civilized” podcast, Dr. Rick Barnett, psychedelics and epigenetics in human development, Allen Gallimore, the ETH and assumptions of government conspiracy, R.N. Vooght, “Spirit in the Sky” book, symbolism in the ancient world, mythology, Christi Myers paramedic and ketamine researcher, Jack Napier on the DMT experience, hypnosis, the hidden and concealed nature of the true self, the material vs. immaterial divide, Paul Duvall and Justin Gale, “Dreaming Jaguars” youtube channel, Rick Strassman, “DMT: The Spirit Molecule” and “DMT: The Soul of Prophecy” books, Daniel McQueen “Psychedelic Cannabis” book, the DMT-X project, kundalini energy, darkness retreats, NFL quarterback Aaron Rogers, retro-causality, and much more! This is a riveting, information-packed episode!

Seriah is joined by Mike from “Mike and Maurice's Mind Escape Podcast” and the film “As Within, So Without: From UFOs to DMT”. Topics include paranormal documentaries, “The Phenomena” film, Peter Coyote, philosophy, NDEs, psychedelics, alien/interdimensional entities, Greg Little, Andrew Collins, “The Origin of the Gods” book, Carl Jung, living plasma beings, orbs, altered states of consciousness, “The Roswell UFO Symposium” podcast, paranormal videos, an interesting optical effect, sky jellyfish, a bizarre “plastic bag” experience, consciousness vs. illusionism, Toby Martinez, underground sounds, the Taos hum, Havana Syndrome, cattle mutilations, missing time and time distortion, Jane Roberts/Seth channeled material, Michael Masters, time travel, grey aliens, John Keel, “Operation Trojan Horse” and “The Eighth Tower” books, John Hogan, a story of a Foo Fighter sighting, Anthony Tyler, the “Black Hoody Alchemy” podcast, Lea Prime, AI and tech ethics, Daniel Allen Jones, paranormal conventions, Jim Mars, Nick Redfern, Laird Scranton, experiencer stories, high strangeness, trip reports, Martin Ferretti from “The Alchemical Mind” podcast, Matthew Roberts U.S. Navy veteran and author of “Initiated”, unpleasant paranormal encounters, shamanic journeys, Ayahuasca, DMT beings, sleep paralysis, mystical surgery experiences, University of Michigan DMT studies, Rick Strassman, Hamilton Morris, river toads, the Olmec civilization, Terence McKenna, Dan Zetterstrom, UFO disclosure, the “falling leaf” motion in UFO and poltergeist activity, P.D. Newman, entheogens and freemasonry, toads in the paranormal, “Civilized” podcast, Dr. Rick Barnett, psychedelics and epigenetics in human development, Allen Gallimore, the ETH and assumptions of government conspiracy, R.N. Vooght, “Spirit in the Sky” book, symbolism in the ancient world, mythology, Christi Myers paramedic and ketamine researcher, Jack Napier on the DMT experience, hypnosis, the hidden and concealed nature of the true self, the material vs. immaterial divide, Paul Duvall and Justin Gale, “Dreaming Jaguars” youtube channel, Rick Strassman, “DMT: The Spirit Molecule” and “DMT: The Soul of Prophecy” books, Daniel McQueen “Psychedelic Cannabis” book, the DMT-X project, kundalini energy, darkness retreats, NFL quarterback Aaron Rogers, retro-causality, and much more! This is a riveting, information-packed episode! - Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part Podcast Outro Music is Haishen with Neptune Download

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Could DMT induce spiritual beliefs by activating a pre-existing disposition latent in the human mind? We examine this possibility in the astonishing conclusion to our exploration of why some people believe that the entities encountered while using the psychedelic DMT are real. After recapping previous coverage of DMT-induced spiritual belief, this episode pivots to examine traditionally religious people - Christians, Jews and Muslim - who are fundamentalists about DMT entities. Many of these people have not, and never will, experiment with psychedelics, but have nevertheless found a place within their conceptual schemas for admitting the reality of DMT entities as angels, demons or djinn. The episode then turns to the work of Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Rick Strassman. Strassman, who converted to Judaism as a result of his research and experimentation with DMT, makes the case for 'neurotheology' - the existence of a distinct neurological circuit inside the human brain that facilitates prophetic encounters. This episode ranges over modern Egypt, the rantings of Alex Jones, and the bizarre angelic manifestations in the Hebrew bible, to build the case that DMT spirituality may be an extreme manifestation of something deeply embedded inside the human psyche.

In this episode, Elaine welcomes her teenage crush, Eric Nies, to the show as they discuss the documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule. A documentary focuses on Dr. Rick Strassman's work and his groundbreaking research on the hallucinogen DMT which led us to a very enlightening talk about Eric's own journey into self-exploration and self-nurtured evolution that led him to clarity, peace, and light (and how you can do it too!). It will change your perception on who Eric is and hopefully change your perception of yourself. We also talk about inviting aliens friends to party with us at some point. You'll just have to listen. Watch DMT: The Spirit Molecule:https://youtu.be/fwZqVqbkyLMWatch Eric's documentary and learn more about overcoming your past traumas, addictions and exploring your full potential at:https://iamericnies.com/Bigfoot Diaries Available NOW:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQXVZLSCLeave a 5-Star Review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wait-whaaat-are-you-watching/id1602004925TIP JAR:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/waitwhaaathttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/waitwhaaat

For this very special 10th anniversary episode, Seriah is joined by Red Pill Junkie and Joshua Cutchin. Topics include Micah Hanks, the Daily Grail, experiences in podcasting, Greg Little, Graham Hancock, Whitley Streiber, Jacques Vallee, the book “The Invisible Gorilla”, Amie Michel, experiences working in radio, David Weatherly, Paul Kimball and the flaws and misuse of hypnosis, Bud Hopkins, an alternative explanation of hypnotic regression, divination, poltergeist activity, unconscious psycho-kinetic energy, limitations of memory, changes of opinion on paranormal phenomena, Bigfoot, “Where the Footprints End”, Eric Ouellet, “Illuminations”, the concept of the wilderness poltergeist, Loren Coleman, UFO experiences as mass poltergeist activity, UFO materials as apports, Patrick Harper, Fae artifacts, the Seth material, astrology, channeling, David Paulides, Dyatlov Pass incident, the Snake Brothers, Tobias Wayland, details added to re-tellings of strange events, Humpty Dumpty folklore, self-generated phenomena, a lost child protected by a “bear”, templates for paranormal experiences, Joshua's experiences with “the Creeper”, wandering consciousness, DMT, commonalities in psychedelic experiences, paranormal literalism, ayahuasca, UFOs as psychopomps, the dead having their own technology, Pablo Amaringo, Dr. Rick Strassman, Flying Saucer Review, different ideas of the afterlife, different experiences of death, reincarnation and ghosts, UFO Twitter, grifting in Ufology and its recurring cycles, early “Red Ice Radio”, Coast-to-Coast AM, George Noory, George Knapp, Jesse Ventura, Walter Cruttenden, interviewing guests and reading their material, building a paranormal community, Aaron Gulyas, Mike Clelland, UFO history, “Last Exit for the Lost” radio show, “Station 151” podcast, problems with David Paulides's material, the Rendlesham Forest incident, Peter Robbins, disinformation, Larry Warren, psyops, other paranormal incidents around the Rendlesham area, Roswell, John Keel, Jeff Ritzman, Rosemary Guiley, the Ufological tarot deck, Susan Demeter, Richard Dolan, people who helped build WDTRG, a view on how to look at the past, the origin story of the name of the show, a quote from Terence McKenna about fate, RPJ's sudden change in life, Mexican wrestling/Lucha libre, the future of WDTRG, “The Weird Part with Vincent Treewell” podcast, the novel “Cosmic Collision”, Psyche Corporation, “Whirring World”, and much more! This is truly wonderful discussion, touching on a decade of unique and open-minded inquiry!

For this very special 10th anniversary episode, Seriah is joined by Red Pill Junkie and Joshua Cutchin. Topics include Micah Hanks, the Daily Grail, experiences in podcasting, Greg Little, Graham Hancock, Whitley Streiber, Jacques Vallee, the book “The Invisible Gorilla”, Amie Michel, experiences working in radio, David Weatherly, Paul Kimball and the flaws and misuse of hypnosis, Bud Hopkins, an alternative explanation of hypnotic regression, divination, poltergeist activity, unconscious psycho-kinetic energy, limitations of memory, changes of opinion on paranormal phenomena, Bigfoot, “Where the Footprints End”, Eric Ouellet, “Illuminations”, the concept of the wilderness poltergeist, Loren Coleman, UFO experiences as mass poltergeist activity, UFO materials as apports, Patrick Harper, Fae artifacts, the Seth material, astrology, channeling, David Paulides, Dyatlov Pass incident, the Snake Brothers, Tobias Wayland, details added to re-tellings of strange events, Humpty Dumpty folklore, self-generated phenomena, a lost child protected by a “bear”, templates for paranormal experiences, Joshua's experiences with “the Creeper”, wandering consciousness, DMT, commonalities in psychedelic experiences, paranormal literalism, ayahuasca, UFOs as psychopomps, the dead having their own technology, Pablo Amaringo, Dr. Rick Strassman, Flying Saucer Review, different ideas of the afterlife, different experiences of death, reincarnation and ghosts, UFO Twitter, grifting in Ufology and its recurring cycles, early “Red Ice Radio”, Coast-to-Coast AM, George Noory, George Knapp, Jesse Ventura, Walter Cruttenden, interviewing guests and reading their material, building a paranormal community, Aaron Gulyas, Mike Clelland, UFO history, “Last Exit for the Lost” radio show, “Station 151” podcast, problems with David Paulides's material, the Rendlesham Forest incident, Peter Robbins, disinformation, Larry Warren, psyops, other paranormal incidents around the Rendlesham area, Roswell, John Keel, Jeff Ritzman, Rosemary Guiley, the Ufological tarot deck, Susan Demeter, Richard Dolan, people who helped build WDTRG, a view on how to look at the past, the origin story of the name of the show, a quote from Terence McKenna about fate, RPJ's sudden change in life, Mexican wrestling/Lucha libre, the future of WDTRG, “The Weird Part with Vincent Treewell” podcast, the novel “Cosmic Collision”, Psyche Corporation, “Whirring World”, and much more! This is truly wonderful discussion, touching on a decade of unique and open-minded inquiry! - Recap by Vincent Treewell of The Weird Part Podcast Outro Music is Whirring World by Psyche Corporation Download

Learn everything you need to know about psychedelics with this ultimate guide packed with information on popular psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, DMT and LSD—plus practical tips for microdosing and how to safely "trip"—from bestselling author Dr. Rick Strassman.Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics like psilocybin, you may need a guide to navigate what psychedelics are, how they work, and their potential benefits and risks.The Psychedelic Handbook is a complete manual that is accessible to anyone with an interest in these “mind-manifesting” substances. Packed with information on psilocybin, LSD, DMT/ayahuasca, mescaline/peyote, ketamine, MDMA, ibogaine, 5-methoxy-DMT (“the toad”), and Salvia divinorum/salvinorin A, this book is your ultimate reference for understanding the science and history of psychedelics; discovering their potential to treat depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other disorders, as well as to increase wellness, creativity, and meditation; learning how to safely trip and explaining what we know about microdosing; and recognizing and caring for negative reactions to psychedelics.Clinical research psychiatrist, founding figure of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience and perspectives as neither advocate nor foe of psychedelics in order to help readers understand the effects of these remarkable drugs.A native of Los Angeles, Rick Strassman obtained his undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Stanford University and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He trained in general psychiatry at the UC Davis Medical Center and took a clinical psychopharmacology research fellowship at UC San Diego. At the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, his clinical research team discovered the first known function of melatonin in humans. Between 1990–95 he performed the first new US clinical research with psychedelic drugs in a generation.From 1995–2008, Strassman practiced general psychiatry in community mental health and the private sector. He has authored or coauthored nearly 50 peer-reviewed papers, has served as guest editor and reviewer for numerous scientific journals, and consulted to various government, nonprofit, and for-profit entities. His book DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2001) has been translated into 14 languages and is the basis of a successful independent documentary of the same name. Strassman is also the author of DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, Joseph Levy Escapes Death, and coauthor of Inner Paths to Outer Space. He is currently clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the UNM School of Medicine and lives in Gallup, New Mexico.

Naturally occurring DMT may produce prophecy-like states of consciousness and thus represent a bridge between biology and religious experience• Reveals the striking similarities between the visions of the Hebrew prophets and the DMT state described by Strassman's research volunteers• Explains how prophetic and psychedelic states may share biological mechanisms• Presents a new top-down “theoneurological” model of spiritual experienceAfter completing his groundbreaking research chronicled in DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Rick Strassman was left with one fundamental question: What does it mean that DMT, a simple chemical naturally found in all of our bodies, instantaneously opens us to an interactive spirit world that feels more real than our own world?When his decades of clinical psychiatric research and Buddhist practice were unable to provide answers to this question, Strassman began searching for a more resonant spiritual model. He found that the visions of the Hebrew prophets--such as Ezekiel, Moses, Adam, and Daniel--were strikingly similar to those of the volunteers in his DMT studies. Carefully examining the concept of prophecy in the Hebrew Bible, he characterizes a “prophetic state of consciousness” and explains how it may share biological and metaphysical mechanisms with the DMT effect.Examining medieval commentaries on the Hebrew Bible, Strassman reveals how Jewish metaphysics provides a top-down model for both the prophetic and DMT states, a model he calls “theoneurology.” Theoneurology bridges biology and spirituality by proposing that the Divine communicates with us using the brain, and DMT--whether naturally produced or ingested--is a critical factor in such visionary experience. This model provides a counterpoint to “neurotheology,” which proposes that altered brain function simply generates the impression of a Divine-human encounter.Theoneurology addresses issues critical to the full flowering of the psychedelic drug experience. Perhaps even more important, it points the way to a renewal of classical prophetic consciousness, the soul of Hebrew Bible prophecy, as well as unexpected directions for the evolution of contemporary spiritual practice.Rick Strassman, M.D., is clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and president and cofounder of the Cottonwood Research Foundation. From 1990 to 1995 he performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the United States in more than 20 years, focusing on the powerful naturally occurring compound DMT. The author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule and coauthor of Inner Paths to Outer Space, he lives in Gallup, New Mexico.

Rick Strassman is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He is the author of numerous scientific papers and books, among them "DMT: The Spirit Molecule." His most recent, "The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and Ayahuasca," is available now. www.rickstrassman.com