Podcast appearances and mentions of Stanislav Grof

Holotropes Atmen: Wie lernt man diese Methode und vor allem, wo und von wem? In dieser Episode von VWFNO blicken wir hinter die Kulissen der Ausbildung. Wir sprechen erneut mit Klaus John sowie seinem promovierten Schüler Julian Finn. Zudem teilt Roland, der gerade seine ersten Schritte in der Ausbildung macht, seine frischen Eindrücke mit uns. Ein tiefer Einblick in ein faszinierendes Feld – vom Anfänger bis zum Experten. Viel Spaß! Die jeweiligen Links zu dieser Episode findet ihr auf unserer Website.

Mariavittoria Mangini, known to many as Maria, is a nurse-midwife, scholar, psychedelic historian, and longtime advocate for the preservation of underground psychedelic knowledge. Maria's life intersects with several crucial streams of modern psychedelic history: early LSD culture in the Bay Area and at Millbrook, the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic, Esalen in the 1970s, the work of Stanislav Grof, the emergence of midwifery and nursing as practices of care, and the long, complicated passage from psychedelic prohibition into the current renaissance. In this conversation, we explore: • Maria's first encounter with LSD as a teenager, • The strange mixture of recklessness and reverence that shaped early psychedelic exploration. • Her years at Esalen and her encounters with figures such as Stanislav Grof, Gregory Bateson, Leo Zeff, and others. • The relationship between birth, death and psychedelic experience • Her doctoral work, Yes, Mom Took Acid, and what long-term psychedelic users told her about social responsibility, and care for the larger world. • Her work in medical cannabis, and what today's psychedelic movement might learn from the successes and failures of cannabis legalization. • The founding of the Women's Visionary Council • Her relationship with Ann and Sasha Shulgin, whose partnership helped shape the modern psychedelic imagination. • This talk was originally recorded in a live format created by the Shulgin Foundation, and hosted by Stacey Blanke. The shulgin foundation is an organization dedicated to preserving and extending the legacy of Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin and Ann Shulgin. Sasha Shulgin was of course a visionary chemist credited with creating more than 150 psychedelic compounds and helping identify the distinctive psychological properties of MDMA. Ann Shulgin was a writer, artist, Jungian lay therapist, and an early practitioner in psychedelic-assisted therapy, especially known for her work with the Shadow. Please enjoy this conversation with Maria Mangini.

Andrew Feldmar has been guiding people through psychedelic journeys for over 50 years. He trained directly with R.D. Laing in London, worked with Stanislav Grof at Esalen, practiced at Hollywood Hospital when LSD was still legal medicine, and took part in the first MAPS Canada MDMA research for PTSD. A Hungarian-born psychotherapist who fled the 1956 revolution alone at 16, he has spent a lifetime refusing to pathologize normal human suffering. With the President signing an executive order to fast track psychedelics through the FDA, this conversation could not be more timely. Andrew explains why medicalizing these medicines is a grotesque category mistake, what gets lost when ceremony and relationship are replaced by sterile hospital protocols, and why the source only opens up between people. His new book, Radical Adventure: An Inquiry into Psychedelic Psychotherapy (Karnac Books, 2025), is a quiet act of resistance against the venture capital takeover of sacred work. If we're going to talk about psychedelics in 2026, we need to talk to someone who knew what they were before the industry came for them.

Est-ce que vous avez parfois du mal à vous pardonner, même après avoir commis des erreurs ou fait des choix que vous regrettez ?Vous vous sentez bloqué·e par votre propre juge intérieur ? Vous avez l'impression de ne jamais être à la hauteur, ni pour vous-même ni pour les autres ?Peut-être que ce poids que vous traînez influence vos relations, votre bien-être, et votre capacité à vivre pleinement.Dans ce podcast, on parle beaucoup de pardon, mais qu'est-ce que se pardonner vraiment signifie au quotidien ?Dans cet épisode, on explore le lien profond entre pardon, amour de soi et liberté intérieure.J'accueille Olivier Clerc, auteur du livre "Le Pardon à soi".Olivier Clerc est un écrivain d'origine suisse, conférencier international et facilitateur expérimenté, installé en France. Fort de 40 ans d'expérience, il est l'auteur de 26 ouvrages – dans les domaines de la spiritualité, du développement personnel et de la littérature jeunesse – avec des traductions en 17 langues.Il est le fondateur des Cercles de Pardon, une pratique transformatrice aujourd'hui présente dans 16 pays, et Président d'honneur de l'Association Pardon International.Il a collaboré étroitement avec plusieurs figures majeures telles que Marshall Rosenberg, Charles Rojzman, Don Miguel Ruiz, Stanislav Grof ou encore Deepak Chopra, dont il a traduit et publié de nombreux ouvrages en français.Aujourd'hui, Olivier Clerc est largement reconnu comme l'une des voix majeures sur le thème du pardon, une question essentielle tant sur le plan personnel que collectif, à laquelle il a consacré l'essentiel de son œuvre.

Before you had language, you had experience. Before you had beliefs about money, about worthiness, about how hard life is supposed to be — before any of that was installed — there was a moment so primal, so total, so physically and emotionally overwhelming that it left an imprint deeper than anything that followed. You were born. And in the way that birth happened for you, the template for every creative act you would ever attempt was quietly, invisibly, indelibly written.     In this activation, I reveal the discovery that made Stanislav Grof's research so radical: the birth experience is the original creation story, and most people are unconsciously recreating the struggle-before-the-breakthrough pattern in every manifestation attempt they make.   Today I guide you through a symbolic rebirth that rewrites the original program. I take you through a three-level release — conscious belief, emotional charge, and somatic body — clearing the expectation of struggle without recreating the struggle. . By the end, creation feels natural and effortless from the start. The original block dissolves. The new template is installed.  

Inscrivez-vous à un stage de respiration holotropique avec Johann Henry de la part de la Chaine "La Psychologie pour Tous" et recevez en cadeau 3 méditations guidées inédites !Pour cela, prenez rdv en ligne avec le lien ci-dessous pour un entretien préalable et inscrivez le code BONUS-YT:https://calendar.app.google/T76weZPYbY7qQrLQ6https://www.holoniis.com/respiration-holotropique-haute-savoieDécouvrez les masterclass de La psychologie pour tous réalisées avec des psychologues cliniciennes, psychothérapeutes et formatrices:"Guérir ses blessures d'attachement" avec Gwenaëlle Persiaux,"Épreuves de vie, stress chronique, traumas" avec Yoanna Micoud "Secret professionnel et Obligations légales" avec Céline Stoppa: https://lapsychologiepourtous.com/masterclass/Johann est psychologue, superviseur, formateur, auteur, et il propose également des stages de respiration holotropique, en Haute Savoie et dans la région de Genève.Nous nous retrouvons pour un nouvel entretien consacré cette fois à un aspect plus spécifique de la respiration holotropique : ce que Stanislav Grof a appelé les matrices périnatales fondamentales— ces empreintes profondes liées à l'expérience de la naissance, qui sembleraient se rejouer dans les séances de respiration et résonner avec certains schémas de notre vie d'adulte, dans les relations, au travail, en amour, etc.Les questions de cette interview :01:06 Parlons donc des matrices périnatales découvertes par Stanislas Grof. Peux-tu nous rappeler dans quelles circonstances il a découvert cela et ce que sont ces quatre matrices ? 12:13 A partir de ce que tu observes dans ta pratique, est-ce que tu peux nous donner quelques exemples concrets de ce que les gens vivent en lien avec ces matrices — et ce que ça peut faire bouger dans leur vie ?33:39 Comment cela se passe pour les personnes nées par césarienne?Quelles sont les caractéristiques de vie que l'on peut associer aux différentes matrices ?37:31 Peux-tu nous décrire comment se passe une séance ? Comment est-ce tu accompagnes avec ton équipe, les personnes qui revivent leur naissance ?42:33 Quelle proportion des personnes qui font une séance de respiration holotropique revivent leur naissance ? Est-ce qu'on induit cela avant la séance ou pas ?44:05 Dans notre premier entretien, tu avais évoqué la dimension corporelle de la respiration holotropique. Les neurosciences contemporaines — notamment autour du trauma, avec des chercheurs comme van der Kolk ou Porges — ont beaucoup insisté ces dernières années sur le rôle central du corps dans notre équilibre psychique. Est-ce que ces travaux entrent en résonance avec ce que Grof avait pressenti — et y a-t-il d'autres chercheurs, comme Otto Rank avant lui, dont les travaux éclairent ce que tu observes en séance ?47:46 Tu expliques que l'on peut également avoir une grille de lecture de l'état de notre société grâce aux matrices périnatales. C'est à dire ?53:57 Pour ceux qui aimeraient découvrir la respiration holotropique, à qui s'adresse-t-elle plus particulièrement ? Et y'a-t-il des contre-indications ou des dangers ?57:05 Pour les personnes qui souhaitent faire un stage avec toi et ton équipe, nous avons créé un partenariat avec un petit cadeau pour les personnes venant de la psychologie pour tous. Peux-tu nous en dire plus sur les modalités ?Musique Pixabay, Olexy (The best of nature) : https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/Pour découvrir les Masterclass La psychologie pour tous Pour découvrir la chaine Youtube : Pour découvrir le site de La psychologie pour tous Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the lessons we can learn from two of Humanistic psychology's more challenging branches: existential psychology and transpersonal psychology. Existential psychology asks what it means to build a meaningful life in the face of death, while Transpersonal psychology wonders if the individual self is what we should be so focused on. Forrest and Rick focus on the work of Rollo May, Irvin Yalom, Abraham Maslow, and Stanislav Grof, and major themes include freedom, agency, anxiety, the limits of the “self,” and how confronting these can lead to a fuller and more meaningful life.  Rick's Self-Worth Course: Starts this week! In this 6-week online course, Rick will guide you in practical, research-backed ways to release old patterns and grow a lasting sense of confidence, kindness toward yourself, and genuine self-worth. Learn more at RickHanson.com/worthy and use coupon code BeingWell25 to receive a 25% discount. Key Topics:  0:00: Intro and recap of humanistic psychology 6:12: History and context of existential psychology 12:04: Three important lessons from existentialism 26:03: Agency and meaning making within existential psychology 38:38: Overview of transpersonal psychology 1:00:43: Three important lessons from transpersonal psychology 1:11:14: Closing reflections, and a one word summary 1:14:07: Recap Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. SponsorsSleep Reset is offering a free 7-day trial, available only at thesleepreset.com/podcast. Start your first week of real, clinician-designed insomnia treatment tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the patterns driving today's global instability have been repeating for far longer than we realize?I sit down with Alex Sachon, a philosopher trained in the social sciences who uses ancient philosophy to make sense of the rapidly shifting social, cultural, and geopolitical landscape we're living through. His work brings together esoteric philosophy, historical analysis, and a systems-level view of civilization to explain how we arrived at this moment.We trace how early exposure to Daoism and Zen Buddhism opened the door to deeper questions about consciousness, and how that eventually intersected with the study of empire, financial systems, and the evolution of power structures. His recent book, The Coming World Nation, outlines a model of social hierarchy and offers a revisionist look at the last 200 years of American history.If you've ever felt like something about the current system doesn't add up, but couldn't quite articulate why, this conversation helps connect those dots. It's especially relevant for people who question mainstream narratives, think in systems, and want a deeper framework for understanding where we might be headed next.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:26] Why humans keep choosing rulers, even when it destroys them[17:02] The one thing keeping the masses from organizing against the elite[28:44] Soft power, hard control, how empire stopped needing soldiers[40:38] Free energy, anti-gravity, and why even the ruling class was kept in the dark[01:01:50] What's really behind UFO disclosure, and who's engineering it[01:19:04] Atlantis, astrology, and a 25,000-year pattern we're living through today[01:35:39] Karma, cosmic justice, and why the elite's arrogance is already their punishment[01:43:41] What you bring with you when you die, and how psychedelics show you first[01:53:12] Shakespeare, Masonry, and a secret lineage hiding in plain sight[02:21:51] Philosophy, science, religion; why all three collapse without each otherFull show notes at https://lukestorey.com/wisdomResources Mentioned:Read: Tao Te Ching by Laozi | BookThe Century of the Self | IMDb Westworld | IMDbCarl Jung, Stanislav Grof, and the Science of the Soul by Sachon, A. | Article Read: The Collected Works of C. G. Jung, Vol. 10: Civilization in Transition by C. G. Jung | BookRead: The Scientist in the Crib: What Early Learning Tells Us About the Mind by Alison Gopnik | BookRead: The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Hall | BookRead: Manly P. Hall: The Maestro of Esoteric Philosophy by Alex Sachon | BookCracking the Shakespeare Code: The Seven Steps to Mercy | YouTubeRead: The Lost Keys of Freemasonry: The Legend of Hiram Abiff by Manly P. Hall | BookFind more from Alex:Alex Sachon | WebsiteThe Wisdom Tradition | Substack | Instagram | YouTubeFind more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInTHE LIFE STYLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:QUANTUM UPGRADE | Visit lukestorey.com/quantumupgrade and use code LUKE15 to get your 15-day free trial.REAL PROVISIONS | Visit RealProvisions.com/luke and enter the promo code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke to save 15% off sitewide.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylist.Get Alex's book, The Coming World Nation: Why Global Government Is Inevitable.

In this episode, Kyle introduces musician and Chek Institute trainee Adam Fallen, an advanced BioGeometry student trained under the late Dr. Robert Gilbert. Fallen recounts growing up in Charleston's School of the Arts, starting guitar at 12, gigging professionally by 15, touring with Clay Aiken at 18, moving to New York, and performing with Queen Latifah at the Super Bowl while also touring with major pop artists. Burnout and health issues on the road led him to holistic medicine, ayahuasca, Stanislav Grof's birth-trauma ideas, and ultimately Paul Chek's teachings. He describes a BioGeometry intervention that restored his hearing, deeper study of EMFs and “centering” quality, and how BioGeometry improved the host's sleep and home environment. Fallen explains moving from LA to Austin after New Zealand building-biology study, fires, and illness, then outlines his upcoming book EARS (Energy, Awareness, Rhythm, Sauce), his Fallen Frequency Podcast, and a free energy assessment offer. Connect with Adam here: Instagram Fallen Frequency From Kyle: The Community is coming! Click here to learn more   Our Sponsors: Let's level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to Lucy.co/KKP and use promo code (KKP) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy offers FREE SHIPPING and has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. These are the b3 bands I was talking about. They are amazing, I highly recommend incorporating them into your movement practice.   Connect with Kyle: I'm back on Instagram, come say hey @kylekingsbu Twitter: @kingsbu Our Farm Initiative: @gardenersofeden.earth Odysee: odysee.com/@KyleKingsburypod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kyle-Kingsbury Kyle's Website: www.kingsbu.com - Gardeners of Eden site   If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe & leave a 5-star review with your thoughts!

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This is an invitation to remember the freedom you were born with. In this episode of the Rose Woman Podcast, we sit down with Lixuan An to explore what true freedom feels like in a real, lived body and life. Lixuan was born in Beijing, China, and came to the US at the age of 15 to enter University. After a 20 year stellar career in marketing and tech which took her around the world, a near death experience in 2005 completely changed the course of her life. Lixuan left the business world to embark on a two-decades long intensive study of philosophy, psychology, mysticism, religion, and a myriad of healing modalities, including ancient rituals, hypnosis and plant medicine. Today she is a highly regarded art curator, public speaker, spiritual teacher and mystical healer, and has helped thousands transform their lives. With her empathy, compassion, intuition, and guidance from ancestral and cosmic realms, Lixuan helps individuals to investigate and comprehend the root causes of their sufferings and to help them remove obstacles on their path to joy, peace, fulfillment, and unconditional love and wellbeing. Lixuan resides in Silicon Valley and in Sweden. She regularly leads transformational retreats and workshops worldwide. She works with individuals, groups, and organizations, and dedicates her life to the humble and simple joy of facilitating and witnessing the healing and expansion of humankind.So press play, come with an open heart, and let this episode be a gentle experiment in your own freedom. In this episode, we cover so many topics, including:(00:00:00) Opening Definition of Freedom(00:00:20) Introduction to the Episode(00:03:18) Stanislav Grof's Contributions and Holotropic Breathwork(00:05:40) Breathwork as a tool for Freedom(00:09:02) What is Freedom?(00:13:20) Compassionate Self‑Inquiry(00:17:02) Prayer: Healing through Love(00:21:07) Triggers as Soul Curriculum(00:22:57) Shift the Story & Take Action(00:24:53) Importance of Parenting and Ancestral Healing(00:27:19) Practical Steps in Achieving Freedom(00:30:18) Unwanted Recurring Events are Pointers to Areas Lacking Freedom(00:35:48) The Role of the Body in Freedom(00:41:08) Embodying Freedom and Transformation(00:44:44) Practices for Achieving Freedom(00:47:09) Impact on Art Making(00:49:10) Closing ThoughtsHelpful links:Lixuan An - To book private sessions, group workshops or retreats contact lixuanlive@gmail.comStan Grof - psychiatrist with over sixty years of experience in the research of non-ordinary states of consciousnessArlene Saman - Founder of One Heart WorldwideThich Nhat Hanh - Global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activistYour host:NEW Book by Christine: Mantra, Tantra, Ayahusaca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy Body. Available on Amazon and Spotify AudiobooksNEW Book by Christine: The Mystic Heart of Easter: A Four-Day Journey Through Love, Death, and Rebirth. Available on AmazonEaster Intensive: A Holy Week Journey with Christine Mason and Elizabeth Arolyn Walsh on April 2-5, 2025Bhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guests Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis and Peter Dawkins on May 17–27, 20262026 Living Tantra Online Course: An Introduction to Tantra, Neo Tantra and Sacred Sexuality, Starts March 10, 2026.Good Gathering Events at Sundari GardensBrought to you by Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body Care:Log in to the Rosebud Woman WebsiteThe Rosewoman Library: The Embodied Menopause & Intimacy LibraryBody Love Journal: The 9-Week Body Love JournalChristine Marie Mason@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud WomanCo-Founder, Radiant Farms and Sundari GardensHost, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation: Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Secret Witch Show today, our guest is James Moran. James is an author, artist, and professional archetypal astrologer. He utilises archetypal astrology to help people make sense of what they've been through, understand the strengths that want to come from their challenges, and anticipate the themes and rhythm of growth ahead - all while helping people connect with the unity of all life. Having studied with the pioneering psychedelic researcher Dr. Stanislav Grof, James began an adventure of growth that led him to spend several years living in India. Eventually encountering archetypal astrology, he began studying directly under Richard Tarnas, and realised that his entire life he had been searching for a language to describe reality at its depth. He now utilises archetypal astrology to illuminate the interior depths of the human experience. In this episode, we explore what archetypal astrology really is - not as prediction, reassurance, or quick-fix spirituality, but as a profound language of meaning and a map to the psyche. We speak about how archetypal astrology helps us understand why we've been through what we've been through, how difficult periods can be experienced as initiations rather than personal failure, and how we can consciously participate in the rhythms and cycles shaping our lives. We explore the relationship between astrology and the psyche, planetary archetypes as living psychological forces, and how reconnecting with these patterns can support healing, agency, and soul expansion. This conversation is a grounded, soulful exploration of how to meet life with deeper understanding, integrity, and trust in the intelligence of the path we're walking. What You'll Learn from this Episode: Our most painful life chapters aren't mistakes - they are archetypal initiations, carrying the very strengths and gifts we came here to reclaim Archetypal Astrology is not about prediction or certainty, but about restoring meaning - helping us understand why our lives unfolded the way they did and what is trying to be born through it The birth chart is not fate - it is a mirror of our psyche and soul, revealing core tensions that become sources of power when we consciously integrate them Wounds are not personal failures, but archetypal experiences - when we step to the other side of them, they dissolve isolation and reconnect us to our shared humanity and gifts Pluto, the underworld archetype, offers an insight into the Witch - illuminating why shame, secrecy, and fear often guard our deepest magic - and how descent is the pathway to transformation and reclaimed power Working with planetary cycles and lunar rhythms helps us move with life's intelligence rather than against it - turning chaos into coherence and initiation into agency Resources and Things that We Spoke About: James's Links: James's Website and free Tense Alignments Chart - https://jamesmoran.org/  James's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/astrologyjames/  James's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JamesMoranArtistAstrologer/  Secret Witch Links: Join our Secret Witch's Apothecary Membership: www.nicolebarton.co.uk/membership  Social: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicoleamandabarton  Facebook Group - Secret Witch Sisterhood: www.facebook.com/groups/secretwitch  Instagram - @iamnicolebarton Instagram - @archetypalapothecary You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@secretwitchsociety Tiktok - @archetypalapothecary Free Moonlit Apothecary Love Letters: www.nicolebarton.co.uk/moonlitapothecary  Resources: Cosmos and Psyche - Richard Tamas - https://cosmosandpsyche.com/  How to Know if Magic is Real - Dean Radin - (https://www.nicolebarton.co.uk/secret-witch-podcast/episode-43 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

De legalisering van psilocybine bij psychotherapie wordt in Tsjechië – als eerste EU-land – met open armen én enige voorzichtigheid ontvangen. ‘Opeens weet je dat je problemen kunnen worden opgelost. Wat de oplossing is weet je niet, maar wel weet je dat er een oplossing bestaat en dat je de tijd hebt om die te zoeken. Dat stelt je gerust.' Zo beschrijft de zeventiger Vladimir de ervaring die vijf jaar geleden op een novembermiddag zijn leven voorgoed veranderde. De depressies waaraan hij leed vanaf het moment dat hij alleen voor de opvoeding van zijn twee zoons was komen te staan, en die in de loop der jaren erger waren geworden, verdwenen en zouden nooit meer met dezelfde hevigheid terugkomen. De verschillende psychiatrische behandelingen die hij als eenzame alleenstaande ouder had uitgeprobeerd hadden weliswaar voor verademing gezorgd, maar dat was telkens slechts van korte duur geweest, waarna het alleen maar weer erger werd. ‘Depressies verlammen je, slopen je en beroven je van je levenslust,' zegt hij om deze vicieuze cirkel te beschrijven. ‘Je ziet geen uitweg meer.' Toen zijn behandelend arts hem zo'n vijf jaar geleden het advies gaf deel te nemen aan een onderzoek van het Nationaal instituut voor geestelijke gezondheid (NUDZ) naar de effecten van de stof psilocybine, reageerde Vladimir aanvankelijk terughoudend. De chemische stof, die van nature voorkomt in paddo's, brengt een verandering teweeg in je staat van bewustzijn. Volgens de Tsjechische wet valt de stof onder de verboden middelen. ‘Van drugs heb ik altijd een afkeer gehad,' zegt Vladimir, die niet rookt en sinds een operatie aan zijn alvleesklier ook geen alcohol meer drinkt. Maar uiteindelijk liet hij zich overtuigen door de veelbelovende uitkomsten die het onderzoek tot dan toe had laten zien. Ook wakkerde het nummer ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' van zijn favoriete band The Beatles – dat over lsd zou gaan, de hallucinogene stof die verwant is aan psilocybine – zijn interesse enigszins aan. Het psilocybinetablet dat hij op doktersadvies innam voordat hij geblinddoekt op een comfortabele bank ging liggen om met een koptelefoon naar elektronische muziek te luisteren, leek iets te kunnen waar geen enkel medicijn daarvoor toe in staat was geweest: het verbeterde zijn mentale gezondheid. Pioniers Vanaf januari is deze optie beschikbaar voor iedereen die haar nodig heeft. Als eerste EU-land heeft Tsjechië in de zomer van 2025 het gebruik van psilocybine bij psychotherapie gelegaliseerd. Daarmee is het met Australië, Nieuw-Zeeland en Zwitserland wereldwijd een van de pioniers geworden op het gebied van deze therapie, die volgens velen een van de meest veelbelovende psychiatrische ontwikkelingen van de eenentwintigste eeuw is. Het onderzoek naar psychedelische substanties beleefde zijn hoogtijdagen na de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Dankzij psychiaters als Stanislav Grof en Miloš Vojtěchovský behoorde Tsjechoslowakije wereldwijd tot de koplopers op dit gebied. De populairste stof, lsd, werd destijds door het staatsbedrijf Spofa met dozen tegelijk aan psychiatrische klinieken geleverd, terwijl de artistieke en wetenschappelijke elite deelnam aan officiële experimenten. Doordat drugs echter op steeds meer plekken verboden werden, kwam er een wereldwijd verbod op psychedelica. Het onderzoek naar de stoffen, die als een revolutie in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg werden gezien, werd voor enkele decennia in de ijskast gezet. ‘Ik geloofde dat een gedeelde mystieke ervaring, het besef dat we hier niet slechts van onze geboorte tot onze dood zijn, maar deel uitmaken van iets groters, een tegengif zou zijn tegen de oorlog in Vietnam,' zei de Amerikaanse activist Rick Doblin, een van de drijvende krachten achter de zogeheten ‘psychedelische renaissance', dit jaar in een interview met Respekt, waarin hij herinneringen ophaalde aan zijn jeugd. Psychedelica waren in de jaren zestig bepalend voor zijn generatie. Nooit heeft Doblin het geloof in het potentieel van psychedelische middelen opgegeven. Ondanks het strikte verbod op drugs dat halverwege de jaren tachtig werd ingevoerd, richtte hij de non-profitorganisatie MAPS op, die eraan bijdroeg dat vergeten stoffen beetje bij beetje weer in de geneeskunde terugkeerden. En toen er deze eeuw weer opnieuw onderzoek werd gedaan, leverde dat indrukwekkende uitkomsten op. Drugs bieden weer hoop voor de behandeling van psychische stoornissen Om een voorbeeld te noemen: een onderzoek uit 2016 toonde aan dat 67 procent van de patiënten met een klinische depressie binnen een week na de inname van een psychedelicum verlichting ervoer. Bij de meerderheid van hen hield het effect zelfs langer dan drie maanden aan. Drugs bieden weer hoop voor de behandeling van psychische stoornissen, waarvan de traditionele farmacologische behandeling al enige tijd is gestagneerd. ‘Zonder Stanislav Grof waren we niet geweest waar we nu zijn,' zei Doblin in juni op een conferentie in Praag, waarmee hij de Tsjechische bijdrage op dit gebied prees. En het blijft niet bij de herinnering aan de beroemde founding fathers. Tsjechische psychiaters zijn in het nieuwe millennium op de rijdende trein van de psychedelische renaissance gesprongen, en het NUDZ behoort nu zelfs tot de meest gerespecteerde instituten wereldwijd die onderzoek doen naar psychedelica. Mentale toestand Deskundigen zijn er tegenwoordig van overtuigd dat de mentale toestand van iemand die een psychedelische sessie ondergaat van fundamentele invloed is op het verloop ervan. Daarom probeerde Vladimir op advies van artsen en psychotherapeuten, die hem op de ervaring hadden voorbereid, met zijn beste humeur naar de sessie te komen. Hij nam zijn vrouw mee ter ondersteuning en had souvenirs van zijn reizen naar Bali en Thailand bij zich. Nadat hij het tablet met een nauwkeurig afgemeten dosis had ingeslikt en op de bank was gaan liggen, gebeurde er aanvankelijk helemaal niets. Tot hij zich ineens realiseerde dat hij de muziek uit de koptelefoon, die hij normaal gesproken alleen met zijn gehoor zou waarnemen, voor zijn ogen zag. ‘Ik zag kleuren die niet in woorden te vatten zijn, omdat ze niet bestaan,' zo probeert hij de ervaring te beschrijven. Achter Vladimirs gesloten oogleden begonnen bekende kunstwerken ‘in onwerkelijke kleuren' op te duiken, zoals de Dame met de hermelijn van Leonardo da Vinci. En hij zag [de hooggelegen Praagse wijk] Vyšehrad: ‘Ik keek van de heuvel naar beneden en zag daar ineens in de donkere rivier een ingang naar een andere wereld, de grens tussen het bekende en het onbekende,' zo herinnert hij zich het moment dat de chemische stof ten volle was ingetreden. Opnieuw voelde hij de brandende twijfel of hij ondanks al zijn inspanningen wel een goede vader voor zijn zoons was geweest. Hij bedacht wat hij fout had gedaan. Maar toen hij door de geheime poort de andere wereld was binnengetreden, verdween de behoefte om al zijn beslissingen in goed en slecht op te delen. ‘Ik realiseerde me dat één mislukte poging niet het einde hoeft te zijn. Dat gaf me een geweldig perspectief. Alles viel ineens op zijn plek,' aldus de gepensioneerde, die in zijn leven heel wat beroepen heeft gehad, van metrobestuurder tot IT-ondernemer. ‘Alles viel ineens op zijn plek' Die ene ervaring zou hem van zijn zware depressies hebben verlost, maar soms voelt Vladimir dat het effect van de psilocybinetherapie afneemt. Om te voorkomen dat zijn depressies terugkeren, koopt hij nu ongeveer vier keer per jaar paddo's, die hij onder toezicht van zijn vrouw gebruikt. ‘Maar ik ben blij dat ik vanaf het nieuwe jaar legaal aan psilocybine kan komen,' zegt hij. Psychedelica werken volgens een ander principe dan traditionele psychiatrische geneesmiddelen. Naast het reguleren van de niveaus van neurotransmitters die de stemming beïnvloeden, kan het toedienen van psilocybine onder professionele begeleiding een zeer diepgaande, soms zelfs mystieke ervaring opleveren. De psychologische impact ervan kan het perspectief van de patiënt op zijn of haar levenssituatie veranderen. Het helende effect wordt getriggerd door de beleefde ervaring; daardoor hebben psychedelica niet alleen het potentieel om de symptomen van problemen te verzachten, maar ook om de oorzaken ervan aan te pakken. De verandering in het denken, zoals Vladimir die beschrijft, is het belangrijkste voordeel van de behandeling, dat verder ontwikkeld kan worden door middel van psychotherapie. ‘Psychedelica bieden zogenoemde inzichten,' aldus psychiater en NUDZ-directeur Jiří Horáček, die al 25 jaar onderzoek doet naar deze stoffen. Hij test het gebruik ervan onder andere bij kankerpatiënten die oog in oog met hun naderende levenseinde vaak pijnlijke, existentiële stress ervaren. ‘Psilocybine levert bij deze cliënten zeer positieve resultaten op,' zegt hij. ‘Het gebeurt vaak dat mensen ineens beseffen dat we een volkomen onbelangrijk wezen zijn in het universum’ Volgens Horáček leidt het gebruik van de stof soms tot het geruststellende besef dat de zin van het leven niet slechts gelegen is in ons tijdelijke bestaan, maar dat we deel uitmaken van de ontwikkeling van het universum en dat onze genen van generatie op generatie worden doorgegeven. ‘Ik heb een aantal patiënten gehad die dankzij psilocybine tot het besef kwamen dat hun leven zin had, ook al werd dat door ziekte bedreigd,' zegt de psychiater. ‘Ze kregen hun levensvreugde terug en de kracht om voor hun kleinkinderen te zorgen, in de tuin te werken, te sporten of de natuur in te gaan. Dat effect houdt lang aan.' Psychiater Tomáš Páleníček, een collega van Horáček bij het NUDZ, zegt dat mensen na het gebruik van psilocybine het gevoel kunnen hebben dat hun ‘ego in elkaar stort', of bijna-doodervaringen kunnen krijgen. ‘Het gebeurt vaak dat mensen ineens beseffen dat we een volkomen onbelangrijk wezen zijn in het universum, dat we er ​​slechts een ogenblik zijn en dan weer verdwijnen. Dat besef is soms een enorme opluchting die kan helpen de eindigheid van het leven te accepteren, of onderscheid te maken tussen wat wel en niet belangrijk is in het leven.' Deze buitengewone ervaringen worden mogelijk gemaakt door het feit dat psilocybine de verbinding tussen verschillende hersendelen vergroot, en zo het repertoire aan gedachten uitbreidt. ‘Iemand kan dan dingen bedenken die anders ondenkbaar zijn,' aldus Horáček. De belangrijkste voorwaarde voor een succesvolle psychedelische therapie is echter een grondige voorbereiding, deskundige begeleiding van de patiënt en integratie van de ervaring. Zo voorkom je dat de sessie uitloopt op een angstaanjagende ‘bad trip' zoals die bij recreatief drugsgebruik op de loer ligt. Wetsvoorstel De weg naar de legalisering van psilocybine in Tsjechië werd gebaand door een wijziging in het Wetboek van Strafrecht. Dit amendement, dat de voorheen gedemoniseerde drug veranderde in een medicijn, werd – enigszins verrassend – in de Kamer van Afgevaardigden ingediend door Marek Benda, de conservatieve fractievoorzitter van de ODS [Občanská Demokratická Strana, Democratische Burgerpartij]. Die geeft toe dat het niet zijn persoonlijke initiatief was: hij nam het uitgewerkte voorstel over van zijn partijgenoot en oud-burgemeester van Praag, Pavel Bém, die de politiek heeft verlaten en zich nu voornamelijk wijdt aan zijn oorspronkelijke beroep als psychiater en deskundige op het gebied van drugsbeleid. ‘Klinische en preklinische studies tonen aan dat psilocybine een mogelijkheid biedt om een ​​groot aantal mensen te helpen,' zegt Bém, die ook samenwerkte met collega's van het NUDZ. De indieners van het voorstel benadrukken dat het niet de bedoeling is psilocybine te legaliseren voor recreatieve doeleinden. Het wetsvoorstel werd eind mei door het parlement goedgekeurd, vervolgens zonder problemen door de Senaat geloodst en in juli door de president ondertekend. ‘Ik ben blij. Het laat zien dat de Kamer van Afgevaardigden bereid is gedurfde stappen te zetten wanneer haar redelijke, wetenschappelijk onderbouwde argumenten worden voorgelegd,' aldus een tevreden Bém, die in 2013 als parlementslid meehielp aan de legalisering van medicinale cannabis. (En later regelde hij dat president Zeman gratie verleende aan de organisatoren van psychedelische ceremonies met ayahuasca uit het Amazonegebied.) Welke medisch specialisten psilocybine mogen voorschrijven, moet nog worden bepaald. Verwacht wordt dat naast psychiaters ook specialisten in de palliatieve zorg de mogelijkheid krijgen om patiënten aan het einde van hun leven te helpen. De daadwerkelijke toediening van het medicijn blijft echter in handen van psychiaters en artsen met een certificering in psychotherapie, die de sessies moeten begeleiden. ‘Het zal zeker niet zo zijn dat er een recept voor psilocybine wordt voorgeschreven, en dat de ​​patiënt vervolgens zijn tabletten bij de apotheek afhaalt,' zegt Páleníček. Regels Deskundigen komen nu op het ministerie van Volksgezondheid bijeen om de regels voor behandeling nauwkeurig vast te leggen. Het meest waarschijnlijk is volgens Páleníček dat er een behandeling beschikbaar komt voor patiënten met depressie of een ongeneeslijke ziekte. Maar volgens hem komen ook andere diagnoses aan de orde, zoals posttraumatische stressstoornis, verslavingen of eetstoornissen. Depressie zal waarschijnlijk de meest voorkomende indicatie zijn: ongeveer een derde van de patiënten reageert niet op klassieke antidepressiva; psilocybine betekent voor hen een nieuwe behandelmogelijkheid. Er is al lange tijd een tekort aan psychiaters in Tsjechië, en patiënten moeten tegenwoordig een half jaar wachten op hun eerste sessie. En ook psilocybinetherapie kost tijd: volgens Páleníček kunnen de voorbereiding, de toediening zelf en de daaropvolgende integratie van ervaringen tot wel zestien uur werk in beslag nemen. Het heeft echter één voordeel: als het effect optreedt, begint het vaak direct nadat de psilocybine is uitgewerkt en houdt het lang aan, weken of maanden, waardoor de patiënt niet zo vaak naar de dokter hoeft. Hoewel de beroepsgemeenschap de baanbrekende legalisering over het algemeen unaniem heeft verwelkomd, roepen sommigen op tot voorzichtigheid. Jan Vevera, hoofd van de psychiatrische kliniek van de faculteit Geneeskunde in Pilsen, wijst erop dat de huidige psychische problemen hun oorsprong vinden in sociale problemen, een hoog stressniveau en algehele ontevredenheid, die niet met medische middelen kunnen worden opgelost. ‘Ook al is psilocybine geen klassiek antidepressivum, het is nog altijd een pil waarin een deel van de samenleving mogelijk een wonderoplossing voor hun problemen zou kunnen zien.' ‘Als je zegt dat psilocybine geen drug is, maar een remedie voor maatschappelijke problemen, zullen mensen er vaker voor kiezen,' vervolgt Vevera. Hij herinnert eraan dat er de afgelopen decennia meer nieuwe methoden zijn geweest waar de maatschappij veel van verwachtte, zoals biofeedback, lichttherapie of transcraniële stimulatie. De resultaten voldeden uiteindelijk niet aan de verwachtingen. ‘Dit is geen argument tegen psychedelica, maar een argument om de hoge verwachtingen te temperen,' benadrukt de psychiater. Hij zegt dat er tot nu toe onderzoek is gedaan met een te kleine steekproef van de bevolking en dat het volgens hem niet is uitgesloten dat psilocybine, net als marihuana, een psychose kan veroorzaken. Experts Volgens voorstanders van de nieuwe behandeling is het essentieel dat psilocybine alleen wordt toegediend door experts die kunnen beoordelen wie er baat bij heeft en een veilig verloop kunnen garanderen. Ze moeten ervaring hebben met het begeleiden van patiënten en idealiter ook legaal ervaring met psychedelica hebben opgedaan tijdens een gespecialiseerde opleiding. Páleníček schat dat er in Tsjechië op dit moment nog geen tien van zulke experts zijn. Alleen door het naleven van strikte regels kan er worden voldaan aan de verwachtingen die de psychedelische renaissance twee decennia geleden heeft gewekt. ‘De situatie op het gebied van de geestelijke gezondheidszorg in Tsjechië is ernstig, dus hebben we sterke instrumenten nodig om die te verbeteren,' zegt Horáček. ‘En psychedelica kunnen zeker zo'n instrument zijn.'

This episode shows you how light, vibration, and frequency-based technology can shift your brain state in minutes, unlock deep neuroplasticity, release stored trauma, and create coherence that normally takes years of meditation or psychedelic training. You will learn how these tools support performance, resilience, mitochondria, emotional regulation, and advanced biohacking. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with master healer Raffaele Gianfrancesco, whose work draws on energy medicine, Egyptian color healing, vibroacoustics, and light based entrainment. Raffaele trained in the Barbara Brennan lineage and spent years developing methods that shut down the default mode network, activate the thalamocortical circuit, and move people into deep meditative and altered states within minutes. His technology has attracted the attention of consciousness researchers, advanced meditation schools, ketamine clinics, and U. S. Air Force programs studying human resilience and pilot performance. Dave and Raffaele break down how vibroacoustic sound, harmonics, cymatics, and flickering light therapy guide the brain into gamma, delta, epsilon, and high resonance states that support clarity, emotional release, and rapid state change. Raffaele explains how vibration affects fascia and trauma storage, how light influences the cerebrospinal fluid and pineal gland, and why coherence is the key to shifting consciousness. They discuss ketamine assisted therapy, remote viewing, the Monroe Institute, the relationship between frequencies and brain states, the history of flickering light therapy, and how certain frequencies help loosen trauma patterns stored in the body. You'll Learn: • How vibroacoustic sound and coherent light shut down the default mode network • Why fascia, trauma memory, and cerebrospinal fluid respond to vibration • How flicker based entrainment maps to gamma, delta, and theta brain states • Why the Air Force studies these tools for resilience and reaction speed • How ketamine combines with vibration and light to improve neuroplasticity • Why coherence, awe, and safety cues are essential for deep emotional release • What cymatics, harmonics, and frequency patterns reveal about consciousness Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: vibroacoustic therapy, flickering light therapy, consciousness technology, brainwave entrainment, cymatics healing, trauma release tools, ketamine neuroplasticity, default mode network reset, cerebrospinal fluid flow, energy medicine, Barbara Brennan healing, harmonic frequencies, gamma brain states, theta induction, somatic healing, astral plane experiences, remote viewing training, Monroe Institute methods, coherence training, vibration based meditation **https://roxiva.com/dave - for $1,000 off when you purchase the light and vibroacoustic bed together. ** Resources: • RoXiva Website: https://roxiva.com/dave • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: • 0:00 - Introduction • 1:14 - Vibroacoustic Technology • 4:08 - Energy Medicine and Healing • 10:06 - Coherence and Harmonics • 13:47 - Flickering Light Therapy • 16:10 - Stanislav Grof and LSD • 18:49 - Soul Sickness and Consciousness • 21:53 - Ayahuasca and Astral Plane • 28:36 - Psychedelics and Ego Death • 31:23 - Ketamine and Neuroplasticity • 37:31 - Trauma and Presence • 41:08 - Harmonics and Brain Frequencies • 44:04 - Flicker Fusion and Safety • 46:43 - Remote Viewing and Monroe Institute • 48:23 - Cerebrospinal Fluid and Consciousness • 50:32 - Product Details and Pricing See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode we conclude our read-through of Ch. 6 from my book The Coming World Nation, which is titled “Technocracy: Government in the Scientific Age.” The final two sections from the chapter we'll be covering are called “Technocracy's Hub-and-Spoke Model” and “The International Rules-Based Order.” The former discusses the idea that technocracy must be centered around a think tank governance structure, while the latter discusses how the IRBO has long served as a primary focal point of the technocratic revolution. Also, I'm launching a fundraiser/sale at my online store. Hats, Shirts, and Books are all on sale, plus a new shirt featuring psychologists Carl Jung and Stanislav Grof. Please consider buying something to support my work!Table of Contents00:00 – Introduction07:00 – Announcements & Store Sale08:47 – The Hub and Spoke Model of Technocracy30:14 – The International Rules-Based Order40:47 – Conclusion & What's Next

Is Bipolar Disorder a Spiritual Awakening?Sean Blackwell, author of Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder, offers a groundbreaking perspective on mental health. Since 2007, Sean has explored the deep connection between psychological crisis, trauma release, and spiritual transformation through his YouTube channel, global workshops, and immersive retreats.Instead of viewing bipolar disorder as a lifelong illness managed only by medication, Sean proposes that many episodes are misunderstood spiritual processes—attempts by the psyche to heal unresolved trauma. His work integrates somatic healing, kundalini energy, and transpersonal psychology, inspired by pioneers like Dr. Stanislav Grof.Through Bipolar Breathwork, developed at his healing retreats, Sean has witnessed remarkable transformations—clients finding stability, freedom from symptoms, and even becoming therapists themselves.Join the conversation and discover a radically different approach to mental health—one that honors the body's innate spiritual intelligence.#BipolarAwakenings #MentalHealth #SpiritualAwakening #TraumaHealing #HolotropicBreathwork #Kundalini #TranspersonalPsychology #SeanBlackwell #HealingJourney #BipolarDisorder #SpiritualGrowth

Holotropic Breathwork sits at the center of this wide ranging conversation between Psychedelics Today co-founders Joe Moore and Kyle Buller. Drawing from decades of personal practice and assorted types of breathwork facilitation, they explore how breathwork methods from the Grof lineage including Dreamshadow Breathwork can prepare people for psychedelic work, support difficult journeys, and deepen integration over time. Kyle shares how his near death experience, somatic training, and breathwork facilitation shaped this new course on breathwork foundations, while Joe reflects on how reading Dr Stanislav Grof and years of experience in Holotropic Breathwork changed how he approaches psychedelics. Early Themes: Roots, Lineages, and First Encounters The episode opens with how each of them first found breathwork. Joe discovered Grof's writing in college, then traveled to Dreamshadow workshops long before he worked seriously with psychedelics. Kyle came to Holotropic style breathwork while studying transpersonal psychology at Burlington College, arriving as a skeptic who assumed people were exaggerating until his first session opened into a full psychedelic level process. They trace the roots of breathwork in modern psychology back to Wilhelm Reich, character armor, and early somatic approaches, then follow that thread into Grof's work and later branches. Joe and Kyle map out the different schools that emerged, including Grof Transpersonal Training, Grof Legacy Training, and Dreamshadow, and explain why the term "breathwork" has become a huge umbrella that covers everything from Wim Hof to short online sessions that are not actually Holotropic Breathwork. Core Insights: Breath, Nervous System, and Working the Edges In the middle of the episode they move into what this new foundations course actually covers and why it matters now. Rather than promising quick fixes, Kyle frames breath as a flexible tool for: Preparation before psychedelic sessions Navigation during intense or destabilizing moments Integration and nervous system support afterward They discuss window of tolerance, fight flight freeze responses, and how fast, deep breathing can open powerful experiences but also risk overwhelm if there is no somatic literacy. Kyle shares a vivid story from a ketamine training where his near death trauma was reactivated and how simple breath awareness, slow belly breathing, and body based skills kept him from panicking or fleeing. Throughout, they return to a key point: Holotropic Breathwork and related practices can restore agency. The breather chooses when to intensify, when to slow down, and how far to go, which can be deeply reparative for people whose trauma involved a loss of control. Later Discussion and Takeaways: Holotropic Breathwork as Foundation, Not Shortcut Later in the conversation, Joe and Kyle caution against "keeping up with the Joneses" in psychedelic culture. They talk about people chasing ever bigger doses, accruing trauma, and then needing years of therapy to sort it out. Breathwork, including Holotropic Breathwork in a well held group setting, is offered as a slower, more grounded way to explore non ordinary states while building skills that transfer into medicine work. They outline the core components of Grof lineage breathwork: intensified breathing, evocative music, focused body support, expressive art, and group sharing in a safe container. Joe highlights how group process, mandala drawing, and simply being witnessed can be as healing as the inner journey itself. They also flag practical next steps: Kyle's self paced breathwork foundations course at the Psychedelic Education Center, upcoming live online sessions, and in person weekend workshops in places like Breckenridge. Frequently Asked Questions What is Holotropic Breathwork? Holotropic Breathwork is a structured group process developed by Stan and Christina Grof that uses accelerated breathing, evocative music, supportive bodywork, art, and integration sharing to access non ordinary states of consciousness without substances. Is Holotropic Breathwork as intense as psychedelics? For some people, yes. Joe and Kyle both describe Holotropic Breathwork sessions that matched the depth of powerful LSD or ayahuasca journeys, while also noting that some sessions are quiet, restful, and focused on simple nervous system regulation. Can I do Holotropic Breathwork alone at home? They strongly suggest caution. Gentle breath practices can be explored solo, but Holotropic Breathwork as taught in the Grof lineages is designed for a trained facilitation team and a group container to reduce risk and support intense emotional or somatic processes. How does Holotropic Breathwork help with psychedelic preparation and integration? Breathwork helps people learn their own nervous system, practice staying with difficult material, and build trust in inner process. These skills often translate into more resilience, flexibility, and agency before, during, and after psychedelic sessions. Is Holotropic Breathwork backed by research? Research on breathwork is growing, especially around heart rate variability, stress, and subjective mystical type experiences. Joe and Kyle emphasize that early studies suggest overlaps with psychedelic states, but they avoid framing Holotropic Breathwork as a cure and instead present it as a powerful tool within a broader healing path. In a culture that often treats psychedelics like quick fixes, this episode makes the case for slow foundations, embodied practice, and honest respect for the risks. By placing Holotropic Breathwork and the other Grof lineage breathwork practices inside a larger conversation about trauma, agency, and community, Joe and Kyle offer a grounded path for anyone who wants to explore non ordinary states in a safer, more skillful way. Learn more about breathwork in the Foundations class here.

What if mania isn't a malfunction — but a message from the psyche trying to heal?Sean Blackwell is an author, teacher, and researcher who has spent nearly two decades exploring the spiritual and somatic dimensions of bipolar disorder. His work challenges the mainstream psychiatric model by suggesting that episodes of mania, depression, and psychosis often have trauma roots and can reflect deep inner attempts at healing rather than symptoms of a broken brain.In 1996, Sean went through a sudden and life-altering psychotic-spiritual emergency - an experience that would send him on a lifelong path of studying consciousness, trauma, and the symbolic nature of extreme states. Years later, after training with Grof Transpersonal Training, he developed Bipolar Breathwork, a somatic healing method designed to help people safely release the emotional and energetic blockages underlying bipolar symptoms.Since 2007, Sean has taught internationally, run immersive healing retreats, offered long-distance breathwork sessions, and released dozens of educational videos to help people reframe bipolar disorder as a potentially meaningful and transformative process. His book Bipolar Awakenings and his upcoming second book continue this work - bridging psychology, spirituality, trauma science, and subtle-body energetics into a new way of understanding human breakdown and human growth.Sean's approach is deeply interesting, compassionate, and grounded in real lived experience - a perspective that has helped many people find hope, coherence, and self-understanding after years of confusion or misdiagnosis.This episode explores the somatic roots of bipolar disorder, the symbolic language of psychosis, the role of trauma in extreme states, and how Kundalini and breathwork can create dramatic shifts in consciousness.Notable quotes from the episode:“People think delusions are random. But around the world, the same 13 spiritual delusions show up. There is structure.” - Sean“Breakdowns often happen because something in us finally refuses to stay buried.” - Sean“I've met so many people who weren't sick - they were overwhelmed by a truth they weren't taught how to carry.” - Jacob“What psychiatry calls a disorder can be the beginning of a profound inner journey.” - Sean“Trauma doesn't live in the mind. It lives in the body - and the body tries to heal in dramatic ways.” - Sean“The body whispers for years, and when we don't listen, it eventually sends a storm.” - Jacob“When those energetic blockages release, the result can look like mania, visions, or symbolic delusions.” - Sean“Sometimes healing looks like falling apart in ways we can't cleanly explain.” - Jacob“The psyche speaks in myth and metaphor. Mania is often that language becoming audible.” - SeanIf this conversation expanded your understanding of bipolar disorder or spiritual awakening, consider following the show and sharing it with someone it might help.00:00 Sean Blackwell on Bipolar Disorder & Spiritual Awakening00:00:25 What Bipolar Disorder Really Is (Symptoms vs Reality)00:01:30 Bipolar I, Bipolar II & Psychosis Explained00:02:20 Spiritual Delusions & the Ram Dass Connection00:03:38 Sean's Landmark Experience: The Turning Point00:05:05 Entering Psychosis: The Dreamlike State & Ego Death00:06:32 Crisis, Hospitalization & Early Integration00:08:05 How Helping Others Became Sean's Calling00:09:16 Supporting His Niece Through Awakening00:10:49 Why Psychiatry Defaults to Lifelong Medication00:11:35 Kundalini, Trauma Energy & Somatic Roots of Bipolar00:14:11 Which Book to Read First00:15:24 Breathwork, Distance Sessions & Trauma Release00:18:53 Meaning, Intuition & Sean's Multiverse Theory00:21:27 Closing Reflections on Healing & Awakeningbipolar disorder, mania, psychosis, spiritual emergency, kundalini awakening, trauma healing, somatic therapy, breathwork, transpersonal psychology, Stanislav Grof, mental health, bipolar healing, consciousness, subtle body, emotional release, awakening process, nervous system regulation, alternative mental health, spiritual awakening, bipolar awarenessCheckout more Sean here: https://www.bipolarawakenings.com/Grab his latest book: https://a.co/d/8UUU1rTand 'Am I Bi-Polar or Waking Up?': https://a.co/d/4qX7nR2Browse his 25k+ subscriber YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bipolarawakeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bipolarawakeningsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xz36ES0eiX2c4L4SyCJno?si=319134dba8e740d1

Keith Kurlander is a psychotherapist, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, and host of The Higher Practice podcast. The discussion covers psychedelics, trauma, nervous system regulation, and mental health. Topics include the therapeutic and disruptive effects of psychedelics, trauma as a physiological state, the importance of listening to one's inner purpose or "North Star,"  rising mental health challenges, and the impact of technology and AI on psychological well-being. Connect & Learn More

Stanislav Grof, born in Prague in 1931, was among the most influential figures in the early clinical use of LSD. Sometimes referred to as the Godfather of psychedelic psychotherapy, Grof was was trained as a Freudian psychoanalyst in Prague and was on track to follow in Freud's footsteps when his path was derailed by a powerful LSD session. He changed his life path and became one of the principal investigators of early psychedelic research behind the Iron Curtain, conducting systematic LSD psychotherapy at the Psychiatric Research Institute in Prague. Grof's approach was largely psycholitic - meaning that in contrast to the single high-dose mystical model, he favored smaller doses that could be given consistently over the course of multiple sessions, thus emphasizing the very gradual revealing of the layered strata of the human unconscious. In this talk, Grof describes how the same substance can evoke vastly different experiences in different individuals, from childhood regression, to episodes resembling psychosis, to genuine mystical revelation. He offers accounts of patients reliving early developmental trauma and what appeared to be birth agony, followed by experiences of renewal or “rebirth.” He also touches on the emergence of archetypal and transpersonal imagery in advanced stages of therapy, giving insight into the collective and cosmic dimensions of mind. Here's the brilliant Stan Grof in 1969 at Esalen institute. Photo by Joyce Lyke

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If you still “gas” when the pressure hits, you're breathing wrong. Today, I (@thejoshmckinney) sit down with Glyn Podwitch (@glynpowditch). Glyn breaks down practical breathwork for BJJ—how to brace in crushing positions (scarf hold, neon belly), inflate to survive triangles, and use exhale timing to escape without panicking. We also get into Rickson-inspired rib mobility, why many yogis still tap to pressure, and how to build calm strength on the mats.What you'll learn:The simple “fill + brace” cue that makes you harder to crush.When to exhale vs. inhale under top pressure (and why it matters).A starter progression for pressure-proof breathing (safe, scalable).Intercostal/rib mobility that helps longevity and defense.Why relaxed players feel impossibly heavy

Voices said, "Welcome Back, We're So Glad You're Home." At 26 years old and eight months pregnant, psychotherapist Deborah “Deb” Hanie survived a head-on collision that triggered a profound near-death experience (NDE). Instead of a tunnel of light, Deb describes entering “the void”—a dark, peaceful expanse filled with loving, luminous beings who told her she could stay or return because she “had a baby.” Choosing to come back meant waking to excruciating pain and a difficult recovery, but it also opened a spiritual path: work with Stanislav Grof's ideas, shamanic training, and hospice “journeying” with people at the end of life. Deb shares how her son carried prenatal trauma, why the return can be harsher than the leaving, and two extraordinary deathbed stories—including her scientist father's passing, escorted by a circle of elephants into the light. Video Version: https://youtu.be/TM3PtxqaIl8RoundTripDeath.com Donate to this podcast: https://www.roundtripdeath.com/support/

In this episode, I speak with Nigel about his work with Integrative Attachment Therapy (IAT). He discusses how his studies with Dan Siegel, M.D. and his meditation training in the Tibet Bon Dzongchen, led him to be very interested in what is a “mind”, how it works, what its about, and how ti develops. He discussed how attachment is the basis for the development of the mind, which we create "bottom up in our relation to others. He explained that the key developmental processes for the mind include attachment, care and nurturance, social rank, sexual identify and safety. He said that the novel part of the work that Daniel Brown, Ph.D., the coauthor of Attachment Disturbances in Adults: Treatment for Comprehensive Repair, was using an ideal parental figure to repair what had or had not been established in development. Nigel talks about the three pillars of IAT, where the therapist and client are collaborating on the work they're doing together at the beginning of the session, doing the imaginal intervention of the ideal attachment figure, and then using metallization to process the experience and gain new awareness. He explained that they are helping a client to connect with the felt experience of feeling safe, seen, being able to trust and other elements of experiencing a secure attachment with this imagined parental figure. He shared that the conditions for a secure attachment include embodied trust, felt safety, being good enough, that its ok to explore, being able to down regulate the nervous system, and knowing your a good person. He spoke about how transference is encouraged to be shared directly with the therapist, and discussed using metallization, rather than using the therapist to provoke transference and letting it build up and then be worked through. We also discussed his work with psychedelics and its ability to help clients to integrate experiences in a different interpretive map. Nigel Denning, M.Psych, MA is a Counselling Psychologist and Director of Integrative Psychology and Medicine in Melbourne, Australia. Nigel is Research Fellow at Australian National University. Nigel has been involved in developing the Three Pillars of Attachment Repair and Integrative Attachment Therapy with David Elliott and Traill Dowie and developing the IAT Training Program. Nigel is a nationally recognized expert in family violence, institutional abuse, trauma and attachment-focused practice. Nigel is also clinical lead in several psychedelic medicine trials and a trainer in psychedelics and holotropic breathwork, having studied under Stanislav Grof. In addition, Nigel is a long-term meditation practitioner and teacher in the Tibet Bon Dzogchen tradition. Nigel has a profound understanding of how Eastern practices affect the mind and their subsequent connection to psychotherapy. Nigel is a jovial and kind person who is passionate about improving the world one mind at a time.

In this episode of The Podcast with a Thousand Faces, we're joined by Dr. Stephen Larsen, psychologist, mythologist, author, and longtime student and friend of Joseph Campbell.Together with his wife Robin, Stephen co-authored Joseph Campbell: A Fire in the Mind, the definitive biography of Campbell. As close personal friends of Campbell for over two decades, the Larsens were uniquely positioned to offer an intimate, multidimensional portrait of the man behind the myths. Their book, written with exclusive access to Campbell's journals, papers, and inner circle, brings both the public and private facets of his life vividly to light.Stephen served on the founding board of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and co-founded the Center for Symbolic Studies, where he has spent decades exploring the intersection of myth, psychology, and human transformation. Trained by Edward Whitmont, Stanislav Grof, and Campbell himself, Stephen has also been a pioneering figure in the field of neurofeedback and consciousness research.In this conversation with JCF's John Bucher, Stephen reflects on his relationship with Campbell, the writing of A Fire in the Mind, and why mythology still matters—perhaps more than ever—in a world aching for meaning. For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. To subscribe to our weekly MythBlasts go to jcf.org/subscribeThe Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by Tyler Lapkin and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive producer, John Bucher. Audio mixing and editing by Tristan Batt.All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith Host: David Smith Guest: Spirited JourneyIn this episode, David Smith and Spirited Journey dive deep into the fascinating world of brain science, the evolving field of psychology, and the resurgence of psychedelic research. They discuss the pioneering work on LSD and how it influenced modern psych meds, explore alternative therapies like holotropic breathwork developed by Stanislav Grof, and share personal experiences with psychedelic and near-death states.The conversation then shifts to societal topics including gender identity, the complexities surrounding trans rights, and the challenges of maintaining safe spaces for women in public facilities and sports. Spirited Journey shares her perspective on the evolving landscape of identity politics and the importance of nuanced advocacy.Listeners will also get a glimpse into Spirited Journey's work as a graphic designer and brand consultant, including her exciting new projects and how to connect with her for branding and website design.Early brain science experiments and curiosity about neuroscienceThe "golden age" of psychology and psychedelic studiesHistory of LSD research and its interruption in the 1950sHolotropic breathwork and non-drug altered statesRisks and benefits of psychedelics and microdosingNear-death experiences and brain activityThe cultural impact of psychedelics on art and musicThe intersection of spirituality and psychedelics, including DMT and ayahuasca visionsDiscussion on identity politics, trans rights, and safe spaces for womenThe complexity and controversy around expanding gender and sexual identity labelsSpirited Journey's work in graphic design, branding, and website creationHow to contact Spirited Journey for branding and web projectsUpcoming projects and collaborations with other personalitiesEmail: spiritedjourneyfl@gmail.comInstagram (personal/graphic design): @SpiritedJourneyFLInstagram (peri-menopause branding): @_blk_pinStereo app: @Spirited JourneyThank you for tuning in!If you are digging what I am doing, and picking up what I'm putting down, please follow, subscribe, and share the podcast on social media and with friends. Reviews are greatly appreciated. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Links below Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-another-thing-with-dave/id1498443271Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HLX3dqSQgeWZNXVZ1Z4EC?Thanks again!!!Follow me and find More of My Content with link belowhttps://linktr.ee/andanotherthingwithdave#PsychedelicResearch #PsychologyToday #HolotropicBreathwork #BrainScience #MentalHealthAwareness #TransRights #GenderIdentity #SafeSpaces #GraphicDesign #Branding #YouTubeChannelHelp #AndAnotherThingWithDave #SpiritedJourney #NearDeathExperience #PsychedelicTherapy #Microdosing #LSDHistory #AyahuascaJourney #IdentityPolitics #WomenInSports #CreativeEntrepreneurshipKey Topics CoveredHow to Connect with Spirited JourneySEO-Optimized Hashtags

Christina Kantzavelos is a neurodivergent, and first-generation (third culture) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, writer and chronic illness warrior.  She received both her BA and MSW from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and her MLIS from San Jose State University (SJSU). She specializes in treating clients with chronic health conditions  (aka spoonies and medical refugees) and trauma (including medical trauma). 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, watching his TED Talk, and watching his SSDP talk about lessons for political activism from a series of his psychedelic experiences. In This EpisodeChristina's websiteNeural Retraining informationConstructed AwarenessRick's InstagramMAPS WebsiteYou can learn more about what I do here:The Trauma Therapist Newsletter: celebrates the people and voices in the mental health profession. And it's free! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4jGBeSaThe Trauma Therapist Podcast:  I interview thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga such as Peter Levine, Pat Ogden, Bessel van der Kolk and Bruce Perry. https://bit.ly/3VRNy8zBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave SmithHost: David SmithGuest: Spirited JourneyIn this introspective and energizing episode, Dave and returning guest Spirited Journey dive into the emerging renaissance in psychology—fueled by the return of serious studies on psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and ketamine. The duo explores how these substances are not only reshaping our understanding of mental health, but also how ancient and alternative methods like holotropic breathwork may hold just as much power for healing and transformation.Spirited Journey shares personal stories of out-of-body experiences through breathwork, inspired by Dr. Stanislav Grof's techniques. The conversation evolves into a powerful reflection on vulnerability, spiritual experiences, and how science is beginning to catch up to what shamans and spiritual healers have practiced for millennia.Listeners chime in with messages on safe spaces, gender identity, and how to best support marginalized communities while still advocating for human rights universally. Spirited also gives a shoutout to her freelance branding and website work, including her project "YouTube Channel in a Box"—designed to empower content creators with full branding packages.Thanks again!!!Follow me and find More of My Content with link belowhttps://linktr.ee/andanotherthingwithdave[00:00] Rebirth of psychedelic research: LSD, psilocybin, ketamine & derivatives[02:54] The golden age of psychology and its future potential[04:15] Fun fact: LSD's cultural influence—music, media, and even neon colors[05:26] Spotlight on Stanislav Grof and holotropic breathwork[06:54] Firsthand experience: vulnerability, healing, and altered states[08:33] Psychedelic risks vs. fear propaganda—clearing misconceptions[09:33] Studies at Johns Hopkins: comparing psilocybin to religious experiences[10:56] Why brain imaging proves real neurogenesis during microdosing[11:40] Spiritual history: Moses and the DMT-rich Acacia bush theory[12:38] The universal serpent woman in ayahuasca visions—trauma, healing, and symbolism[13:17] Carl Jung, the collective unconscious, and shared visionary experiences[14:05] Spirited Journey's design services, websites, and branding advice[17:37] Listener thoughts: blanket human rights vs. group-specific advocacy[20:00] Safe spaces, sports divisions, and the validation debate[23:01] The ever-shifting landscape of gender and identity labels[25:13] More Dre appreciation and audience shoutouts[28:02] Spirited's “YouTube Channel in a Box” explained[29:40] Contact info and how to hire Spirited Journey for design work[30:38] Closing thoughts and community thanksPsychedelic therapyMental health innovationHolotropic breathworkLSD and psilocybin researchNeuroplasticity and brain rewiringTrauma-informed healingGender and identity politicsHuman rights vs. identity-based advocacyContent branding and creative entrepreneurship#AndAnotherThing #PodcastWithDave #PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealthRevolution #HolotropicBreathwork #StanislavGrof #Neuroplasticity #PsilocybinResearch #LSDHistory #TraumaHealing #SpiritualAwakening #IdentityPolitics #HumanRightsForAll #InclusiveDialogue #BrandingSupport #YouTubeChannelDesign #ContentCreationSupport

This month, Mary had the chance to speak with career environmental activist, Scotty Johnson. Scotty has spent the last forty years working in conservation, climate education, and as a Permaculture design specialist. During his time, he's lectured extensively for former Vice-President Al Gore's Climate Reality Project, served as National Outreach representative for Defenders of Wildlife and founded the Lanai Permaculture Institute.Through it all, Scotty has retained a passion for healing inherited from his father who worked as a country doctor in rural Arizona. Tending social ecologies, Scotty studied integrative medicine and Transpersonal psychology with pioneers like Andrew Weil and Stanislav Grof, investigating ancient healing methods practiced by the Tibetan Bon, Celtic, and other cross-cultural traditions. These explorations revealed that the Earth, like the human body, has an innate intelligence, keeping all functions healthy and balanced. Scotty believes that integrating different perspectives to engage this intelligence is uncharted territory with tremendous potential to hasten global restoration. He founded Taproot, a nonprofit effort based in Tucson, AZ, to further this awareness. You can learn more about Scotty Johnson by visiting the Taproot website https://taprootcollaborative.org/ . For exploring the integration of social ecological work, Scotty suggests the readings listed below. And remember, as Scotty emphasized, take precious care of yourselves and don't give up.Readings:"Dream of the Earth." Thomas Berry."The Secret Teachings of Plants." Harold Buhner."Braiding Sweetgrass." Robin Wall Kimmerer"Entangled Earth." Merlin Sheldrake."Cosmos and Psyche." Richard Tamas.MUSICGuitar 5 - Music by Johnson Cherian from PixabayClassic Guitar World Music Ajonnah - Music by Jonathan Dube Tembo from PixabaySlow Emotion - Music by Rodolphe Rakotomalala from Pixabay

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USBuy Grow kit: https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band willl Blow your Mind! Codex Serafini: https://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-animaRev. Dr. Jessica Rochester is the Madrinha and President of Céu do Montréal, a Santo Daime (Ayahuasca) Church she founded in 1997 in Montréal, Canada.She is a transpersonal counselor, she trained in the work of Dr. Roberto Assagioli and trained with Dr. Stanislav Grof.She worked with Health Canada from 2000 until 2017 to achieve an Section 56 Exemption to import and serve the Santo DaimeSacrament (Ayahuasca).She is an ordained Interfaith Minister with a Doctorate in Divinity.From 1986 to 2018 she has been a workshop leader, teacher, and in private practice.She is the author of Ayahuasca Awakening A Guide to Self-Discovery, Self-Mastery and Self-Care, Volume One and Two.She continues to lecture on consciousness, non-ordinary states of consciousness, self-discovery, spiritual development, health and well-being and personal transformationhttps://www.revdrjessicarochester.com/https://psychedelicscene.com/2024/06/20/entheogens-psychedelics-nosc-and-the-search-for-wholeness/Self-importance is the veil that wraps the mind in illusions of grandeur—a kingdom built on shifting sands, where the ruler mistakes the walls for the world.Otherness is the doorway disguised as a stranger—an invitation to lose yourself in the eyes of another and find, at last, the ocean beyond the shore. Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USCheck out our YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPzfOaFtA1hF8UhnuvOQnTgKcIYPI9Ni9&si=Jgg9ATGwzhzdmjkgGrow your own:https://modernmushroomcultivation.com/This Band Will Blow Your Mind: Codex Serafinihttps://codexserafini.bandcamp.com/album/the-imprecation-of-anima

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Robert Forte is a scholar of the history and psychology of religion, with a special focus on the ancient and modern use—and misuse—of psychedelic plants and drugs. He has studied and collaborated with many of the most seminal figures who first brought these substances to public consciousness since the 1940s, including Albert Hofmann, Gordon Wasson, Timothy Leary, Alexander Shulgin, Stanislav Grof, and others.His first book, Entheogens and the Future of Religion, was praised by Huston Smith as “the best single inquiry into the religious significance of psychedelics.” His second book, Outside Looking In: Appreciations, Castigations, Reminiscences of Timothy Leary, offers an intimate look at this controversial figure. In 1998, he republished an updated edition of The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries by Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, and Carl Ruck—a seminal text that initiated the inquiry into the role of entheogens in Western religion and philosophy.Over the years, Forte has manufactured MDMA before it was scheduled, conducted research into its clinical effects, and performed fieldwork in Peru studying the impact of ayahuasca on cancer patients. He has also maintained an underground practice utilizing various medicines for psychotherapy and spiritual exploration.Around 20 years ago, his interests shifted toward the sociology of psychedelic experience, where he has developed a somewhat controversial perspective on how these substances entered modern consciousness. He argues that the history of psychedelics, much like the history of religion, contains both the best and worst of humanity. Without acknowledging and integrating its shadow aspects, he warns, we risk becoming victims of them.Episode Highlights▶ How early psychedelic experiences profoundly influenced individual perspectives.▶  How the 1980s saw a resurgence in psychedelic research following prior suppression.▶  MDMA's shift from therapeutic tool to illegal substance exemplifies drug policy complexities.▶  Government drug policies and how they often prioritize control over public health.▶  The psychedelic narratives that are often entangled with conspiracy theories and misinformation.▶  How psychedelics offer potential for consciousness expansion, but require careful integration to avoid pitfalls like spiritual bypassing.▶  The Controlled Substances Act and how it's rationality is widely questioned.▶  How despite illegality, MDMA's popularity grew, reflecting societal interest.▶  The societal impact of psychedelics is multifaceted, demanding ethical consideration.▶  Why meaningful change requires applying psychedelic insights to daily life, beyond mere experience.Robert Forte's Links & Resources▶ Website: alteredstatesofamerica.net▶ Substack: alteredstatesofamerica.substack.com▶ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/robert.forte.79  Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

This podcast is sponsored by Ritual + Shelter, which is located in Homewood, AL. Visit ritualshelter.com to book an appointment and restore peace to your body, mind, and spirit. You can also find them on Instagram at @Ritualsheltershoppe and on Pinterest at Ritual+Shelter. As this podcast airs, we find ourselves nearing the end of winter with spring just around the corner. The days are lengthening, and nature is beginning to bloom in my area. However, we're still experiencing significant fluctuations—one day it's warm, the next it's chilly. On a cosmic level, we've entered eclipse season and are now in the shadow of Mercury retrograde. What a time of transition and transformation! Take a moment to breathe and absorb that. Everything feels stirred up right now. There's a lot of disruption as old structures break down. Are you feeling overwhelmed by these changes? It's easy to get caught up in the news, protests, and the general disrespect we see around us. But we mustn't let ourselves be swept away by the media. Instead, we should focus on our inner light and connect with our souls. It's crucial to support one another during this time and resist the urge to isolate. Feeling separate and alone can be particularly challenging for empaths. It's tempting to want to hide under the covers, and I know there have been many mornings when staying in bed felt like the best option. Can you relate to that? Many of my clients, who are also empaths, have expressed similar feelings. As we work together, they find that developing certain skills can be incredibly beneficial. I recently had a Reiki session that felt heavenly; the stress and heaviness just melted away. My clients are experiencing that same sense of lightness and peace, feeling more centered. When was the last time you had an energy session? This seasonal transition is the perfect opportunity to clear out old energy. If you don't take the time to release it, it will continue to build up. Why carry it into spring, especially when this month is filled with shifts and unexpected energies? I'm here to help! My schedule is open for energy sessions, both in person and online. And for all the empaths out there, I'm excited to announce the return of my MasterClass: The Aura of an Empath. In this class, we'll explore the intriguing world of empaths and their unique aura blueprint. We'll discuss the different layers of an empath's aura and how these influence their interactions. We'll also cover techniques to protect and cleanse your aura, enabling you to navigate the world more easily and maintain balance. Empaths are essential, but we need to cultivate strong energy boundaries! It's important to empathize with others without absorbing their energy. So, join us as we dive into the aura of an empath and learn how to embrace this gift while establishing healthy boundaries. Not sure where to begin with your energy, the stress, the struggles you are feeling.. perhaps it is your Spirit speaking to you, telling you it's time to wake up, to make some shifts. I have a piece of artwork as you walk into my healing studio that says.. "Most peple don't know there are angels whose only job is to make sure you dont gt oo comforable & fall asleep & miss your life". Brian Andreas. When you start going within and connecting to your soul and your spirit, you will find your answers. Want to break free?  What to learn ways to help you find new solutions, feel connected to your purpose in life?  Schedule a complementary Spiritual Upgrade Breakthrough call with me and let's talk about the #1 thing that is keeping you stuck and what you can do to break free and create the shifts you want to see for this new season ahead. Click here. In today's epsiode, we take a look at two of my favorite things… astrology and oracles! My guest is Jonathon Waller.  He has created an oracle deck based on the archetypes associated with the different planets in the solar system. He includes different spiritual lessons and challenges that relate to the different archetypes, as he invites you to explore and deepen your relationship to the cosmos and your self in a new and inspiring way. Drawing insights from Jungian and contemporary psychology, current psychedelic therapy research, and the work of Stanislav Grof, this oracle can be used for divination, aiding dream work, or creating a tableau of your archetypal astrology birth chart for deeper insight. In this episode, we talk about astrology, Archetypal Astrology,  the sun, the moon, the planets and archetypal astrological system is that helps us take all the different elements of life and draw connections between them. Jonathan Waller is a respected archetypal astrologer, life coach, visual artist, essayist, and poet. He is the The co-host of Awakenings—The Archetypal Astrology Podcast, Jonathan lives in southwest England. He  like trees, vegan food, basketball, hammocks, chess, hot baths, cold showers, and long walks by the seaside. So let us welcome Jonathan to the show.. Welcome… http://www.jonwallercoach.com/

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Rewriting my Personal Mythology: What my Body & Dreams Taught me about TransformationEpisode Summary:In this introspective first episode of 2025, Tonya shares her profound personal transformation journey that began in September 2024. She recounts how facilitating the Ethereal Reset retreat in Greece catalyzed profound internal shifts, leading to a period of intense physical and spiritual cleansing and the re-writing of her personal mythology. Key moments include:What Personal Mythology is and why it's important we evaluate the myths we live byA spontaneous 5-day water fast combined with parasite cleansingAncestral healing: A powerful quantum coaching session that cleared 13 generations of ancestral limiting beliefsA mystical encounter with her spirit animal, the hummingbird, marking a significant timeline shiftRevelations through dream work and the Gene Keys, particularly connecting with the 22nd gene key of GraceA transformative dream experience and how to practice Dream IncubationTonya discusses how these experiences coincided with Pluto's shift into Aquarius, marking the beginning of a transformative 44-year era. She explores the concept of “spiritual emergency” as described by Stanislav Grof, suggesting that many non-ordinary states of consciousness are evolutionary crises rather than mental illness.The episode concludes with Tonya's emerging new personal mythology centered on grace, courage, and living through the heart. She hints at upcoming offerings and invites listeners interested in walking similar transformative paths to join her newsletter for updates.Join the Ethereal Reset retreat in Greece this June 2025Newsletter sign upFollow Me:Follow me on Instagram: @tonyapapanikolove Follow Rainbo on Instagram: @rainbomushrooms Shop Rainbo: rainbo.com Instructions to Win a Bundle of Rainbo Products - Leave us Ratings and Reviews: (Or watch the video instructions here)Go to Spotify and search “The Rainbo Podcast”Follow the Show and Rate the Show on Spotify, and take a screenshotGo to Apple PodcastsSearch “The Rainbo Podcast”Scroll down past a few episodes until you get to the “Write a Review” sectionWrite your review and screenshot before you hit Submit, as Apple's system can take a while to publishSend the Spotify screenshot and Apple review screenshot to info@rainbo.comBe sure to go back to Apple Podcasts and hit submit on your reviewWe'll pull a winner at the end of the month once we verify that your ratings/review went through to win a bundle of tinctures!We'll contact you if you win so you can select your bundle of choiceCheck out all our bundles at https://rainbo.com/pages/bundles. Thanks and good luck!Watch this Video for visual instructions

Im zweiten Teil unseres Gesprächs mit Klaus John geht es u.a. darum, wie die Erfahrungen, die wir beim Holotropen Atmen, aber z.B. auch in geleiteten psychedelischen Sitzungen machen, nicht nur dabei helfen können uns selbst, sondern vielleicht auch die Gesellschaft zu verändern. Und wie uns die Theorien der von Stan Grof entwickelten transpersonalen Psychologie u.a. den aktuell sehr besorgniserregenden Trend zu rechtspopulistischen Parteien und autoritären Führerfiguren zu erklären. Viel Spaß! Die jeweiligen Links zu dieser Episode findet ihr auf unserer Website. Viel Spaß!

What can we do on a spiritual level to change the trajectory of our world to a much more loving place?Paul compares notes with Sean O'Laoire about the anatomy of the self and how that works with the tiny laptops in our heads this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Sean and his work at his Spirits in Spacesuits website where you can learn more about his What in God's Name is Christ Consciousness? retreat on March 23-26, 2025. Follow him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Paul will also be hosting an exclusive Q&A session with Sean exclusively for Spirit Gym listeners at a future date so sign up for your Spirit Gym podcast membership today!Timestamps2:39 The Huston Smith quote that inspired a change in Paul's perspective.7:42 “Life is a dream that the ego is having…”13:38 An astral level of reality.24:14 Sean's definition of Christ consciousness.38:33 Sparks of the divine.47:10 The axis of complexification.57:36 Panentheism versus pantheism.1:07:59 We are always outgrowing our models.1:17:42 Paul shares a profound spiritual experience after completing his 2025 mandala.1:24:55 Sean's interpretation of Paul's spiritual experience.1:30:57 “Hallucination is a term we tend to use when we don't understand what the f*** is happening.”1:39:31 Stanislav Grof's Basic Perinatal Matrices.ResourcesSetting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image by Sean O'Laoire Sean reveals the truth of Jesus on the Aubrey Marcus podcastSean discusses Christ consciousness on the Kyle Kingsbury podcastFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz) by Brave as BearsAll Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Most women don't know that by the fifth month in the womb is when your brain and nervous system become prewired with generational crucial patterns—patterns that carry through to your life as inherited fears or unresolved trauma. If you've ever felt like you're carrying emotional wounds that didn't necessarily start with you and you also have noticed these wounds repeating in your Mother and Grandmother, this is your wake-up call. In this latest episode of the Sovereign Sisterhood Movement podcast, my co-host Elvira and I reveal how scientific research—from experts like Dr. Bruce Lipton—and ancient wisdom converge to show that generational trauma is wired into us before birth. We also share insights from our own experiences of reconnecting with the womb to release these deep-rooted imprints. Here's a glimpse of what we cover in the episode: How Early Imprints Form: • The role of maternal stress, nutrition, and emotional energy in shaping the fetus's nervous system. • Scientific findings on epigenetics and pre- and perinatal trauma. Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science: • How indigenous traditions viewed the womb as a sacred center of creation and ancestral memory. • Insights from modern researchers like Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Thomas Verny, and Dr. Stanislav Grof. Healing Modalities for Generational Trauma: • The use of Kundalini Yoga Therapy, specifically the rebirthing kriya, to access and clear deep-seated imprints from the fifth month of the womb. • The transformative power of A Course in Miracles to shift perceptions from fear to love through forgiveness. Personal Experiences and Ancestral Connection: • How reconnecting with the womb can help break cycles of inherited trauma. • Real-life examples of healing journeys and the impact of disconnection from our ancestral roots. By taking a holistic approach with Kundalini Yoga Therapy—and its powerful rebirthing kriyas—you can revisit these formative months and energetically clear old patterns. A Course in Miracles offers a spiritual psycho-therapy perspective that transforms perception from fear to love. Together, these modalities provide a holistic path to breaking free from inherited limitations and stepping into your true sovereignty and we discuss them in more detail on this episode so check it out! Remember, the Sovereign Sisterhood Academy for Generational Sovereignty is not open for enrollment right now but you can start your generational healing journey with us in of of three ways: -Join Satori Vitality & Spirituality: Start your healing journey if the Sovereign Sisterhood Academy is closed for enrollment. -Come to our Generational Sovereignty Live Event on February 15th at the Healing Tree Collective in Tempe, AZ, where we'll dive straight into the fifth month of the womb to help you break the cycle. Join our Free Facebook Group and Movement for Generational Sovereignty By clicking HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sover... Thank you for subscribing, sharing, and liking! Connect with Elvira on Instagram: @elvira.mariscal.real.estate Connect with me on Instagram: @Veronicabarraganiam Connect with me on Tiktok: @VeronicaBarraganiam Sat Nam

In der 98. Folge von VWFNO sprechen Roland und Gerry mit einer absoluten Koryphäe des Holotropen Atmens. Von KLAUS JOHN erfahren sie aus erster Hand, wie Holotropes Atmen entstand und wie diese besondere Atemtechnik therapeutisch eingesetzt werden kann. Die jeweiligen Links zu dieser Episode findet ihr auf unserer Website. Viel Spaß!

In this episode, Matt speaks with Richard Tarnas about his book Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New Worldview. Richard Theodore Tarnas is a cultural historian and astrologer known for his books The Passion of the Western Mind: Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped Our World View and Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View. Tarnas is professor of philosophy and psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is the founding director of its graduate program in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness. In 1968 Tarnas entered Harvard, graduating with an A.B. cum laude in 1972. He received his Ph.D. from Saybrook Institute in 1976 with a thesis on psychedelic therapy. In 1974 Tarnas went to Esalen in California to study psychotherapy with Stanislav Grof. From 1974 to 1984 he lived and worked at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, teaching and studying with Grof, Joseph Campbell, Gregory Bateson, Huston Smith, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, and James Hillman. He also served as Esalen's director of programs and education. Get the book: https://a.co/d/4gJFNxS warmachinepodcast.org Music for this episode: Lamentium, Monasterium Imperi Nomad's Theme, Matt Baker

This podcast is predicated on the belief that if we all work together, we can still lay the foundations for a future we'd be proud to leave as our legacy.  And it's becoming increasingly obvious that this is now urgent; that we need to let go of the assumptions we'd made about career paths or future constructs and give ourselves wholeheartedly to the process of making it through. Five years ago when we began, it was possible to imagine that the world might stabilise with a vestige of the old system as a scaffold for the new.  That assumption is growing increasingly ragged. At the same time, it's becoming increasingly obvious, at least to me, that the shifts we need to be in the world are primarily inner; that the truly urgent work is in healing both our own and the global human psyches, that we need urgently to remember how to connect with the web of life so that we can ask it 'What do you want of me?' and respond to the answers in real time. That we need, in short. to evolve. But we need mentors and guides along the way. It is possible that we could perhaps each carve out our own route, but part of being human is sharing best practice, is having elders and mentors who open the doors of possibility for those who strive to walk the ways of healing. And this week's guest is one of those elders and mentors; he's a trailblazer of the most incandescent kind. Professor Christopher Bache is professor emeritus in the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Youngstown State University, adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Emeritus Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and on the Advisory Council of Grof Legacy Training.  He grew up in a Catholic household in the southern US and spent 4 years at a seminary training to be a priest before deciding this wasn't the path for him.  Moving into academia, he took degrees in the US and at Cambridge and finally a PhD by the end of which he had concluded that, 'using language derived from finite existence to describe an infinite God was like shining flashlights at the stars.'  He duly finished graduate school as 'a deeply convinced agnostic with a strong atheistic bent' and went on to teach the philosophy of religion as an academic study. So far, so academically straight.  He took a post teaching at Youngstown University in Ohio - and then he read Ian Stevenson on reincarnation and Stanislav Grof's work on LSD.  And 45 years later, I read his book, 'Diamonds from Heaven: LSD and the Mind of the Universe' and realised that here was someone who had walked with the Heart Mind of the Universe.  Here is someone who has taken himself to the edge of being, in order to understand the process.  As you'll hear, over the course of 20 years, he took 73 truly heroic doses of LSD in very carefully controlled conditions and then, over the past 20 years, he has reflected deeply on the results.  I'll let him tell his story: it's truly remarkable.  And what he brings to us is visions of how humanity could be: it's not guaranteed - but it's the opening to a door of possibility where every one of us can play a part, where, as he says, if we can align ourselves with the needs of the living planet, find out what's ours to do and devote ourselves to doing it, we have no idea what might arise. For many of us, this feels like a true dark night of the soul. So I offer this conversation as a ray of potential, that out of this immense pressure, might arise the conscious evolution of humanity: if we can all find ways to be the change.  Chris Bache website https://chrisbache.com/ABOUTChris Books https://chrisbache.com/BOOKS-1New Extended Edition of The Living Classroom https://sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-Living-Classroom-Second-EditionStanislav Grof (a website devoted to him and his works) https://www.stangrof.com/Bill Barnard Liquid Light Book https://liquidlightbook.com/Soul Centered Healing https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/soul-centered-healing-a-psychologist-s-extraordinary-journey-into-the-realms-of-sub-personalities-spirits-and-past-lives-ed-d-thomas-zinser/310221?ean=9780983429401

Dr. Richard Miller is my special guest tonight to discuss how top researchers were carrying out experiments with psychedelic drugs under the direction of the government.  Embracing the revival of psychedelic research and the discovery of new therapeutic uses, clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Louis Miller discusses what is happening today in psychedelic medicine--and what will happen in the future--with top researchers and thinkers in this field, including Rick Doblin, Stanislav Grof, James Fadiman, Julie Holland, Dennis McKenna, David Nichols, Charles Grob, Phil Wolfson, Michael and Annie Mithoefer, Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, and Robert Whitaker.  Dr. Miller and his contributors cover the tumultuous history of early psychedelic research brought to a halt 50 years ago by the U.S. government as well as offering non-technical summaries of the most recent studies with MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca. They explore the biochemistry of consciousness and the use of psychedelics for self-discovery and healing. They discuss the use of psilocybin for releasing fear in the terminally ill and the potential for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD. They examine Dr. Charles Grob's research on the indigenous use and therapeutic properties of ayahuasca and Dr. Gabor Mate's attempt to transport this plant medicine to a clinical setting with the help of Canada's Department of National Health.  Dr. Miller and his contributors explore the ongoing efforts to restore psychedelic therapies to the health field, the growing threat of overmedication by the pharmaceutical industry, and the links between psychiatric drugs and mental illness. They also discuss the newly shifting political climate and the push for new research, offering hope for an end to the War on Drugs and a potential renaissance of research into psychedelic medicines around the world.Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio

Is it really possible to approach psychiatry from a holistic perspective?Dr. Judy Tsafrir describes how healing modalities like astrology and Shamanism have reshaped her practice of holistic psychiatry this week on Spirit Gym,Learn more about Judy and how to work with her on her website. Find Judy on social media via X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Sign up for our Spirit Gym podcast membership, so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul.Timestamps3:55 Judy's Chiron Return and her first consult with an astrologer.8:56 Losing the sacredness of plant medicines.17:16 The problems with mainstreaming ketamine.21:23 An allergy to the sacred.34:01 A monolithic view of psychiatry.42:39 “Every morning I say, I bow to the great beauty and mystery…”53:04 Take advantage of simple, common-sense prescriptions, like prayer and blessing your food.1:11:32 Five questions.ResourcesSacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness by Dr. Judy TsafrirJudy's appearance on Jeffery Mishlove's New Thinking Allowed on YouTubeThe work of Edward Edinger, Stanislav Grof, Bernard Lievegoed, Dr. Dan Siegel, Alfred Adler and Angeles ArrienYour Body is Your Subconscious Mind and Molecules of Emotion by Candace PertThe CHEK Totem PolePaul's Living 4D conversations with Jeffrey Mishlove and Letao WangFind more resources for this episode on our website. Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20CHEK Institute HLC 1 online Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

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.

How can the shared imaginal realms of Jung and Tolkien empower us to navigate our personal journeys and transform our understanding of self and community? In exploring the uncanny shared imaginal realms of Jung and Tolkien, author Becca Tarnas uncovers a profound intersection of depth psychology and mythopoeic literature, revealed in their seminal Red Books. Amid the early 20th century's upheaval, both authors undertook personal and universal journeys into the psyche, employing active imagination to engage archetypes such as the shadow, anima, and hero. Their works, brimming with symbolic meaning and mirroring profound psychological truths, beckon us to contemplate transformation, individuation, and the potency of the feminine principle within. By crafting intricate narratives and psychological insights, Jung and Tolkien charted the inner landscapes of human experience, underscoring the universal struggles and spiritual depths that bind us all. Their exploration of nature, the environment, and the darker facets of the psyche showcase the transformative power of literal and metaphorical journeys, guiding us toward enlightenment and self-realization. Prepare to discover what the psychological and creative processes behind the works of Jung and Tolkien reveal about the universal journey of self-discovery; how to access and interpret your own imaginal realms to deepen your understanding of the personal and collective unconscious; which aspects of Jung's and Tolkien's methodologies can be applied to enhance self-awareness and artistic expression; whether the challenges and insights presented in their works have parallels in contemporary psychological practices and personal development; why the exploration of imaginal realms is crucial for personal growth and the cultivation of a richer, more connected sense of community…and so much more. READ A COPY OF THE DREAM WE ANALYZE HERE: https://thisjungianlife.com/shared-imaginal-realms-of-jung-and-tolkien/  Rebecca Tarnas is an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her research includes depth psychology, archetypal studies, literature, philosophy, and the ecological imagination. She is an editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology and author of Journey to the Imaginal Realm: A Readers Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (https://a.co/d/7zIUX4K). She is researching and writing a biography of Stanislav Grof, a co-founder of transpersonal psychology.  For more information about Becca, check out her website: https://beccatarnas.com/ LOOK & GROW HERE Unlock The Power of Your Dreams: https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/   Support Dreams and Depth: Join Our Patreon Community Today: https://www.patreon.com/ThisJungianLife Don't Miss Out - Submit Your Dream Now for a Chance to Be Featured on Our Podcast! https://thisjungianlife.com/share-your-dream/ Help Shape Our Show! Share Your Ideas for Our Next Podcast: https://thisjungianlife.com/podcast-form-topics/    Shop Exclusive 'This Jungian Life' Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/thisjungianlife/products STAY INSPIRED EVERY DAY! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q8IG87DsnQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisjungianlifepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisJungianLife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisJungianLife/  

You may be breathing wrong. Here's how to fix it. At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hallway filled with limitless shame and insufficiency. So when something as simple as the breath falls into this category, it seems only natural to meet that news with some resistance. Our guest today, James Nestor, argues that many of us, of all things, are breathing incorrectly but that by fixing our breathing, it can help with both physical and psychological ailments.Nestor is a science journalist who wrote a book called, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, which spent 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was translated into more than 35 languages.In this episode we talk about:How Nestor got interested in breathing in the first placeWhy we are the worst breathers in the animal kingdomThe importance of postureThe deleterious effects of mouth breathingWhy we need to chew moreThe relationship between breathing and anxietyThe relationship between breathing and sleepAnd we dive into a variety of breathing exercisesWhere to find James Nestor online:Website: www.mrjamesnestor.comSocial Media:FacebookInstagramBook Mentioned:Breath: The New Science of a Lost ArtOther Resources Mentioned:Daniel E. LiebermanThe Wim Hof MethodDr. Stanislav Grof and holotropic breathworkDr. Richard P. BrownMatthew P. WalkerMore on Kundalini Yoga and BreathingSudarshan KriyaDr. Herbert Benson and tummo breathing techniqueRelated Episodes:Three Lessons from Happiness Research | Emma SeppäläSign up for Dan's weekly newsletter hereFollow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTokTen Percent Happier online bookstoreSubscribe to our YouTube ChannelOur favorite playlists on: Anxiety, Sleep, Relationships, Most Popular EpisodesFor tickets to Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier at Symphony Space: click hereFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/james-nestor-rerunAdditional Resources:Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/installSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

So much of your reality is determined by your brain, and if you have dealt with chronic disease or mental health struggles like me, it can feel like there's something wrong with you. But, it's probably not you. It's probably a brain problem. Today's guest, Dr. Brandon Crawford, is here to provide some hope and some answers. Dr. Brandon Crawford is a board-certified Developmental Functional Neurologist, driven by training from esteemed minds in chiropractic, functional neurology, and functional endocrinology. Renowned as a laser expert, Dr. Crawford shares groundbreaking laser and light therapy protocols in lectures around the world, revolutionizing treatments for various conditions through photobiomodulation. He has achieved absolutely incredible results helping people rewire their brains and heal chronic conditions at the NeuroSolution Center of Austin. In this conversation, we dive into the really cool technology and research he uses to do it – and share things you can do at home to improve your own brain health. You'll learn how to hack your brain with light, get an intro to light hygiene, and be educated on the ways we derive energy from light. We also cover indications of a healthy brain and how to continuously promote brain health, why talk therapy may not be the best way to heal trauma, immediate solutions for when you're feeling activated by fear, and share advice for parents with kids struggling neurologically after the pandemic mask mandates.(02:36) Optimizing Your Brain With the Right Light• Blue light's impact on brain tissue• How to combat light toxicity with red light exposure• TrueLight Luminaire: shoptruelight.com• How OCD can be a superpower• Why lasers are used in the NeuroSolution ESM methodology• Read: The Fourth Phase of Water by Gerald Pollack• A discussion on how we derive energy from light• Practices for getting more sunlight without causing skin harm• How you can hack your brain with light• TrueDark glasses: truedark.com• 40 years of Zen: 40yearsofzen.com(27:50) Tools to Measure Neurological Health & Heal the Vagus Nerve• Leveraging beam physics to heal chronic health conditions combining light and frequency• What to expect from a consultation at NeuroSolution Austin: neurosolutionatx.com• How balance indicates neurological health• Is coffee good or bad for the brain?• Danger Coffee: dangercoffee.com• Why cognitive behavioral therapy may not be as useful as laser therapy• The science behind healing trauma through vagus nerve stimulation• The Birth of LSD with Dr. Stanislav Grof, Father of Transpersonal Psychology #428(44:21) How to Manage Triggers & Support Kids' Neurological Development • How to stop a panic attack or fear paralysis state using breathwork • How we've reinforced ancient practices through science• Vagal nerve hacks for frustration and anger• What stimulating the cymba concha can do for your vagus nerve• How masks have inhibited childrens' abilities for facial recognition and social engagement• How to restore neurological damage in kids that have occurred over the last 3 years• Things parents can do at home to help kids affected by mask mandatesResourcesDave Asprey's NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books NeuroSolution Austin: neurosolutionatx.comWebsite: neuro-solution.comInstagram: @neuro_solutionsTruedark: Truedark.comThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.