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

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

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

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

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

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

Join me on an enlightening journey with renowned psychedelic researcher Rick Strassman, M.D. He'll discuss his new book My Altered States and delve into the depths of altered states of consciousness from birth to early adulthood. Drawing from his extensive journals, Strassman analyzes these profound experiences through the lenses of psychoanalysis, psychopharmacology, Zen Buddhism, and medieval Jewish metaphysics. We explore why these altered states occur, their emotional and psychological impacts, and their significance in our spiritual lives. He'll offer a raw and insightful examination of these extraordinary states' blissful and challenging facets, providing valuable guidance on integrating their lessons into everyday life.More on Rick: https://www.rickstrassman.com/Get the book: https://amzn.to/4gmPazjStream All Astro Gnosis Conferences: https://thegodabovegod.com/replay-sophia/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

We interview evolutionary biologist and the author of 'Slow Birding' Joan E. Strassman. Joan has a new book released on October 22nd and is called 'The Slow Birding Journal'. It is a unique companion for bird enthusiasts seeking a deeper connection with the avian world around them. The journal encourages a slow, mindful approach to birding, celebrating the beauty and diversity of birds wherever you find them. We talk to Joan all about her new book, and get an interesting backstory on her first book as well. Join our usual hosts John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart as they interview Joan.Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.comMake sure to follow us on instagram and tik tok as well!!

It's taken 80+ years for any widespread interest in Lion Man, a therianthropic statuette found in 1939 within a German cave, to be founded. Dating to 40,000 years ago, it is one of the oldest examples of human religious-spiritual belief, with even more recent findings of cave art in Indonesia depicting therianthropic beings that date to 51,200 years ago! How many more artifacts like this wait to be found alongside of the countless pieces that collect dust due to lack of money, unwillingness, or lack of interest, for studying them? The same goes for archeological sites like Mohenjo-Daro, located in the Indus Valley between Pakistan and Indian. Discovered in the 1850s the location was not even acknowledged until the 1920s, didn't obtain a World Heritage designation until the 1980s, and wasn't really excavated until the 1990s. Today it remains between 10-20% investigated. What's so fascinating about this city is that it is conceptually modern to our own cities, with most houses having bathrooms that, along with the city streets, were lined with drains and proper methods of sanitation. The problem is that Mohenjo-Daro is roughly over 5,000 years old! Investigating places like this indicate that ancient and modern civilization may have grown out of India, rather than Africa, and that doesn't fit any narrative. The same goes for institutional religion and general social developments.-FREE ARCHIVE & RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-secret-teachings Twitter: https://twitter.com/TST___Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesecretteachings WEBSITE (BOOKS, RESUBSCRIBE for early show access): http://thesecretteachings.info Paypal: rdgable@yahoo.com CashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.com

Get $500 off my 1:1 Psychedelic Life Coaching program if you APPLY HERE before April 7!Dr. Rick Strassman is gracing us with his wisdom today! He has appeared on the #1 global show, The Joe Rogan podcast, so it's quite a treat for us to hear from him on this corner of the podcasting world.Dr. Rick Strassman needs no introduction: he is the leading global authority on DMT. About twenty years ago, he authored the infamous book discussing the DMT trails he ran in the early 80s (DMT: The Spirit Molecule). In this episode, you can expect to learn a lot about nn-DMT (not to be confused with 5-MeO-DMT). Rick educates us on what we know about this mysterious psychedelic, the phenomenology, scientific literature, and its therapeutic potential.Stick around until the end because we have a lot of fun talking about recreational psychedelic experiences, and he tells us the story of how Terence McKenna served him his first DMT dose. We also announce a giveaway for his latest book The Psychedelic Handbook.Topics Covered:What drew Dr. Strassman to study DMTHis DMT trials that took place in the early 1990sWhat a typical DMT experience is likenn-DMT vs 5-MeO-DMTWhat we know about endogenous DMTThe mysterious role of endogenous DMT in the human brainScientific literature looking at DMT as a therapeuticWho is DMT for?Recreational use of DMTRick's first DMT experience, with Terence McKennaIntegrating DMT experiencesThe issue of adverse effects to psychedelicsShow Links:Apply for 1:1 Coaching with LanaKanna Extract Co - use LANA for 10% offInstagram Giveaway for Rick's BookDMT: The Spirit Molecule (book)The Psychedelic Handbook (book) Want more Modern Psychedelics?Instagram | YouTube | Web | Facebook Inspired to transform your life from the inside out, and integrate higher consciousness in your day to day life?Explore 1:1 Coaching with Lana or Apply Now This episode was produced in collaboration with FWI Media. Check out their beautiful work! Please support the show and leave a review if this episode sparked something within. FREEBIES to support your journey DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

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

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

Sometimes one just ends up doing a podcast that could be construed as a defense of some seemingly indefensible things, and instead of just deleting it and trying again next week, one realizes that any good faith effort to understand the world will be willfully misunderstood as indefensible by people of less than good faith, so what difference does it make? And, no, somehow this isn't even about Russell Brand. Listen, if you must! Has something we said, or failed to say, made you FEEL something? You can tell us all about it on Facebook or Twitter, leave a comment on the show's page on our website, or you can send us an email here. Enjoy!Show RundownOpen — The usual opening pitterpatter4:20 — Wherein we discuss a bunch of things entirely unrelated to the PTO38:10 — Hasan Minhaj and his “emotional truth”1:02:17 — Jann Wenner and his emotional truth1:35:06 — Strassman in indigo country1:39:30 — Wrap-up! Hi Steve, A Haunting in Venice, Che and Jost at the Fabulous Fox, football, and NetflixRelevant Linkage can be found at the page for this episode on our website at https://www.brainiron.com/podcast/episode0159

This month, we spoke with Rick Strassman, MD, a clinical researcher, author, and expert in the field of psychedelic medicines. Strassman discussed the growing research around psychedelic medicines, as well as the potential for adverse effects and pharmacists' role in all of it.

Get ready to laugh out loud with R. Scott Edwards as he interviews legendary comic ventriloquist, David Strassman on this episode of Standup Comedy "Your Host & MC". They start by discussing how Strassman got his start in ventriloquism and how he became a successful comic ventriloquist with his own TV show in Australia and New Zealand. They also delve into his early days in the comedy world, sharing anecdotes about hanging out with famous comedians like Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy. The podcast covers Strassman's journey to success in the US, Australia, and the British Commonwealth, where variety acts are respected on par with musicians and actors. You'll get to hear about his unique techniques for bringing his puppets to life, including creating an animatronic Chuck, his famous character who smokes pot on stage. They also discuss his current show called "The Chocolate Diet", a massive production that's taking Australia by storm. But the podcast isn't just about comedy. Strassman's background in paleontology is also discussed, including his new podcast, "Paleo Nerds", which he hosts with preeminent paleontological artist Ray Troll, and the exciting dinosaur dig he's going on with his son. This episode also provides an insight into the world of comedy shows and the process of creating new characters for puppet shows. Plus, the guest shares his impressive skills in creating animatronic puppets and controlling their movements.By the end of this episode, you'll not only be laughing but you'll also be left feeling inspired by Strassman's journey to success in the entertainment industry. Don't miss out! Listen to Standup Comedy "Your Host & MC" now.Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards A brief explanation about the subscription service and why it is there and what it offers. In addition, a direct way to contact me and share viewpoints and ideas.Support the showwww.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.comhttps://www.facebook.com/scottscomedystuffWrite a Review: in-depth walkthrough for leaving a review.

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

https://youtu.be/fzs8tyMJNrg Have you sensed your deceased loved one?  Join Dr's. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Julie Strassman Spiritual Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care in St. Louis, MO. for a discussion of spiritual care to bereaved people who have had sensory experiences with deceased loved ones.

Sure it's all about turkeys this time of year, but there are amazing birds flying around in your own backyard! Maria chats with author, slow-birder and animal behaviorist Joan E. Strassman about birds, their behavior and how to enjoy them! Learn more in her book "Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard"

Dr. Rick Strassman is a Clinical research psychiatrist, founding figure of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, an account of his DMT and psilocybin studies which has sold a quarter-million copies  and been translated into over a dozen languages.  He co-produced an independent documentary by the same name.   Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years, focusing on DMT and to a lesser extent, psilocybin. Rick has been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran's Administration Hospitals, and the Social Security Administration, In 1984, he received lay ordination in a Western Buddhist order, and co-founded, and for several years administered, a lay Buddhist meditation group. He currently is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.  Dr. Rick Strassman  newest book is : The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and DMT/Ayahuasca.

Rick Strassman M.D, an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California San Diego and was Professor of Psychiatry for eleven years at the University of New Mexico. After 20 years of intermission, Strassman was the first person in the United States to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research on N,N-dimethyltryptamine, also known as DMT. He is also the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which summarizes his academic research into DMT and other experimental studies of it, and includes his own reflections and conclusions based on this research. Rick joins me to discuss his latest book The Psychedelic Handbook, a comprehensive and concise guide to psychedelics and how to use them Safely. Rick shared his journey, discussing his research on Melatonin and the Pineal Gland, and how that led to his focus on DMT. Support Rick Here: https://www.rickstrassman.com/Share This Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c053b4e7 This Podcast is Sponsored by the Hit Kit! check out the Hit Kit Here  https://hitkit.us/New Booklet by Mystic MarkBiblio-Man-See Buy Nowhttps://ko-fi.com/s/eefb2be3b9Get the SEEEN Travel Guide!https://ko-fi.com/s/6f1e1173a0Synchro-Wisdom Dialogue: https://linktr.ee/mysticmarkpodcastMFTIC Merchhttps://mftic-podcast.creator-spring.comJoin us on TelegramLeave me a message On Telegram!For Exclusive My Family Thinks I'm Crazy Content: Only 3$ get 50+ Bonus Episodes, Sign up on our Patreon For Exclusive Episodes. Check out the S.E.E.E.N.or on Rokfin@MFTICPodcast on Twitter@myfamilythinksimcrazy on Instagram, Follow, Subscribe, Rate, and Review we appreciate you!https://www.myfamilythinksimcrazy.comhttps://altmediaunited.com/my-family-thinks-im-crazy/Listen to Every AMU Podcast with this link. https://lnns.co/pI5xHeyFdfgGET A NEW PODCASTING APP! https://podcastindex.org/appsHelp fund the show, I cannot do this without your support.CashApp: $MarkSteevesJrVenmo: @MysticMarkPaypal: @mysticmarkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MFTIC?fan_landing=trueRokfin: https://www.rokfin.com/myfamilythinksimcrazyKo-fi: https://ko-fi.com/myfamilythinksimcrazyBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MFTICWithout you this Podcast would not exist, may good karma bless all who support.MUSICAL CREDITSIntro Song by Destiny LabMusic: RevengeBy HoliznaRapsOutroMusic: Theme For Another TimeBy Jesse Spillane Music: Navajo NightsBy Jason ShawMusic: Peaking Through The CurtainBy HoliznaRapsReleased under a Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 License Thanks To Soundstripe and FMA ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

A new book I'm reading emphasizes the word watching in the expression bird watching. As in: Don't be in such a hurry to merely note that you've seen a bird, but instead really have a close look at what it's doing, and discover the facts of its life. The book is called "Slow Birding," and its author is here today to talk about how to be a slow birder, and about some of the species she profiles in the book.   Joan Strassman is a specialist in animal behavior who is a professor of biology at Washington University in St Louis. She is also now the author of "Slow Birding: The Art and Science of Enjoying the Birds in Your Own Backyard."

“The Psychedelic Handbook with Dr. Rick Strassman” Episode 260 Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Strassman. Dr. Strassman is currently an American clinical adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman led a U.S. Government-approved and funded clinical research team at the University of New Mexico, studying the effects of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) on human subjects in experimental conditions. Dr. Strassman is the president and co founder of the Cottonwood research institute. He is also the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Inner Paths to outer space, DMT The soul of prophecy, Joseph Levy escapes death, and his new book The Psychedelic Handbook. We will discuss his research and experiences on Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and Ayahuasca in regard to his new book. *Here is the link to our 1st episode with Rick: https://youtu.be/t86DZgqgElQ *Here is the link to our 2nd episode with Rick: https://youtu.be/j7d05KxggWk *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast *Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655 *Here is the LinkTree to Mike and Shane's new podcast “The Roswell UFO Symposium” Please follow and Subscribe! https://linktr.ee/roswellufosymposium *If you enjoy our podcast and content and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive episodes and interviews. We also have a support the show option on our Anchor and Spotify channels. Join our Discord channel if you want to chat. We are also on all podcast platforms. For all the links to our podcasts and social media go to: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast *Here are the links to Maurice's new music and band: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3OjyabL62FsmUhKW6SNUdU Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDsH7i057uGTdKEiqRXWcg *Follow our producer Shane on twitter: https://twitter.com/OldVetSymposium *Dr. Strassman's website, books, and Youtube channel links listed below. https://www.rickstrassman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RickStrassman https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARick+Strassman+MD&s=relevancerank&text=Rick+Strassman+MD&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindescape/support

Ever wondered about the uses for psychedelic medicines such as LSD, psilocybin, Ayahuasca, and MDMA? How to use them, how to integrate their effects in to your every day life, or what potential health risks there are? Our guest this week – Dr. Rick Strassman – has the answers, fresh off of his marathon 4-hour-long appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. Well, we only went for 2 hours, but that was a new record for my program.Following the release of his newest book, The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and Ayahuasca, Strassman discusses his ideas on the big four and everything in between. “I think you need to be open-minded about your experiences.”A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Strassman obtained his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He trained in general psychiatry at UC Davis in Sacramento and took a clinical psychopharmacology research fellowship at UC San Diego. Joining the faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1984, his clinical research with melatonin discovered its first known function in humans. Between 1990-1995 he performed the first new US clinical research with psychedelic drugs in a generation. His studies involved DMT, and to a lesser extent psilocybin, and received federal and private funding. From 1995-2008 he practiced general psychiatry in the community mental health and the private sectors. He has authored or co-authored nearly 50 peer-reviewed papers, has served as guest editor and reviewer for numerous scientific journals and consulted to various government, non-profit, and for-profit entities. His book DMT: The Spirit Molecule (2001) has sold more than 250,000 copies, been translated into 14 languages, and is the basis of a successful independent documentary that he co-produced. In 2008, he co-authored Inner Paths to Outer Space. He has also written DMT and the Soul of Prophecy (2014) and his first novel, Joseph Levy Escapes Death, appeared in 2019. His latest book, The Psychedelic Handbook, came out in August 2022. Dr. Strassman is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the UNM School of Medicine and lives in Gallup, New Mexico.Show notes:A visionary in psychedelic medicine, Dr. Rick Strassman Leo Zeff and Richard's interaction with him Good vs. evil in the world How a medicine that facilitates empathy (MDMA) can bolster racism, misogyny, white supremacy, and hate Rick Strassman's motivation for writing the Psychedelic Handbook The four major psychedelic medicines Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and other conditions The difference between a “guide” and a “sitter” The benefits of psilocybin and LSD The risk of coming unraveled Richard's experience with DMT and the universe The hallmark of any full psychedelic experience is that it is more real than real Marijuana paranoia The cardiovascular effects of MDMA Stimulated imagination that comes from psychedelics Is "psychedelic tourism" safe? Salvia Divinorum The importance of reading, studying psychology, and religionThree important questions to ask yourself when taking psychedelics Micro-dosingLet's talk integration Links and references:Psychedelic WisdomPsychedelic MedicineSecret Chief Revealed (Leo Zeff)The Psychedelic Handbook Thank you for reading Mind Body Health & Politics. This post is public so feel free to share it.Want the episode transcript and video? Join our Tribe!Have a Healing Story to Share?We'd love to hear from you on political and health issues, and are currently soliciting stories from individuals, couples, and families who would like to share their healing stories with psychedelics.(Learn more about Wilbur Hot Springs)Mind Body Health & Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Mind Body Health & Politics at www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe

What is or who are the beings that one encounters in these realities? Can they reveal information to us?Are they real? What are the long term effects of psychedelics on the brain? Could the Renaissance in Psychedelics be clamped down upon like it was in the sixties? What do you think of Terrance McKennas “Stoned Ape Theory”?All these questions and many more. Thank you Dr. Strassman for all of  your pioneering work in the world of psychedelics, your perseverance, and your guidance! You can contact and purchase all of Dr. Rick Strassmans books here: https://www.rickstrassman.com/

Absolute legend.  Clinical research psychiatrist, founding figure of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule [2001].   Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience in writing his newest book: The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, MDMA, and DMT/Ayahuasca.  I had such a great time talking with Dr. Strassman, truly grateful for his time and wisdom.  “Psychedelic drugs are remarkable mind-altering substances, arguably the most interesting drugs in all of medicine. They reliably produce a unique state of mind in which you see visions and hear voices. You may lose awareness of your body while your consciousness travels through deep outer—or inner—space. You may feel almost unbearable ecstasy, terror, or both—or nothing at all" -Dr. Strassman Get a copy of his new book today! Link here: https://www.rickstrassman.com/

Hugh T Alkemi, host of EntheoRadio, is honored for a second time with Psychedelic Research Renaissance Founding Father Rick Strassman, MD who has been on The Joe Rogan Experience just this month and on Entheoradio about two years ago. It's always a fun time discussing the impact of psychedelics from both a research and a cultural standpoint with Dr Rick. This part 2 of 2 of the interview becomes particularly intense and includes both powerful wisdom and cautionary speculation about the future of Psychedelics in the USA.Bio for Rick Strassman, MD:Rick Strassman was born in Los Angeles, California in 1952. He attended public schools in southern California's San Fernando Valley and graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys in 1969. As an undergraduate, he majored in zoology at Pomona College in Claremont California for two years before transferring to Stanford University, where he graduated with departmental honors in biological sciences in 1973. During summers in college, he worked for RedKen Laboratories, developing cosmetics and a line of hair dyes. In addition, he performed laboratory research at Stanford, on the development of the chicken embryo's nervous system. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, New York, where he obtained his medical degree with honors in 1977.Dr. Strassman took his internship and general psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, and received the Sandoz Award for outstanding graduating resident in 1981. After graduating, he worked for a year in Fairbanks, Alaska in community mental health and private psychiatric practice. From 1982-1983, he obtained fellowship training in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California, San Diego's Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He then served on the clinical faculty in the department of psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center, before taking a full-time academic position in the department of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque in 1984.At UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years, focusing on DMT and to a lesser extent, psilocybin. He received grant support from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse, as well as from the Scottish Rite Foundation for Schizophrenia Research. Before leaving the University in 1995, he attained the rank of tenured Associate Professor of Psychiatry and was awarded the UNM General Clinical Research Center's Research Scientist Award.In 1984, he received lay ordination in a Western Buddhist order, and co-founded, and for several years administered, a lay Buddhist meditation group associated with the same order. Dr. Strassman underwent a four-year personal psychoanalysis in New Mexico between 1986 and 1990.From 1996 to 2000, while living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Dr. Strassman worked in community mental health centers in Washington State in Bellingham and Port Townsend. For the next four years, he had a solo private practice in Taos, New Mexico. After two years working near the Navajo Nation in Gallup NM, he returned to northern New Mexico in 2006, where he provided psychiatric services at a mental health center in Espanola. Since mid-2008, he has been writing full-time.Dr. Strassman's “DMT: The Spirit Molecule,” an account of his DMT and psilocybin studies, has sold a quarter-million copies as of mid-2021, and been translated into over a dozen languages, including Mandarin. He co-produced an independent documentary by the same name, which was the most-streamed independent drug documentary on Netflix. He also is the author of “DMT and the Soul of Prophecy,” “Joseph Levy Escapes Death,” and a co-author of “Inner Paths to Outer Space.”He has published over 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has served as a reviewer for 20 psychiatric research journals. He has been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran's Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. He has provided consultation to many of the psychedelic startups that began appearing in 2020, including Atai, MindMed, and The Noetic Fund. He is on the Scientific Advisory Boards for Alexander Shulgin Research Institute and Ninnion Therapeutics.He currently is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and lives in Gallup, New Mexico.ENTHEORADIO IS SPONSORED BY:Mushroom Shaman Brand Supplements and ServicesHttps://linktr.ee/mushroomshaman/Alkemi Ormus Products and ExtractsAlkemi.gold Buy his book through his site to get a personal inscription: https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/the-psychedelic-handbook/The Psychedelic Handbook:Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics like psilocybin, you may need a guide to navigate what psychedelics are, how they work, and their potential benefits and risks.The Psychedelic Handbook is a complete manual that is accessible to anyone with an interest in these “mind-manifesting” substances. Packed with information on psilocybin, LSD, DMT/ayahuasca, mescaline/peyote, ketamine, MDMA, ibogaine, 5-methoxy-DMT (“the toad”), and Salvia divinorum/salvinorin A, this book is your ultimate reference for understanding the science and history of psychedelics; discovering their potential to treat depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other disorders, as well as to increase wellness, creativity, and meditation; learning how to safely trip and explaining what we know about microdosing; and recognizing and caring for negative reactions to psychedelics.Clinical research psychiatrist, father of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience and perspectives as neither advocate nor foe of psychedelics in order to help readers understand the effects of these remarkable drugs.

Hugh T Alkemi, host of EntheoRadio, is honored for a second time with Psychedelic Research Renaissance Founding Father Rick Strassman, MD who has been on The Joe Rogan Experience just this month and on Entheoradio about two years ago. It's always a fun time discussing the impact of psychedelics from both a research and a cultural standpoint with Dr Rick. This show includes suggestions and speculations about consciousness and the ongoing hype filled, psychedelic trend in the United States and gets especially intense in the part two of this episode. This is part 1 of 2.Bio for Rick Strassman, MD:Rick Strassman was born in Los Angeles, California in 1952. He attended public schools in southern California's San Fernando Valley and graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys in 1969. As an undergraduate, he majored in zoology at Pomona College in Claremont California for two years before transferring to Stanford University, where he graduated with departmental honors in biological sciences in 1973. During summers in college, he worked for RedKen Laboratories, developing cosmetics and a line of hair dyes. In addition, he performed laboratory research at Stanford, on the development of the chicken embryo's nervous system. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, New York, where he obtained his medical degree with honors in 1977.Dr. Strassman took his internship and general psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, and received the Sandoz Award for outstanding graduating resident in 1981. After graduating, he worked for a year in Fairbanks, Alaska in community mental health and private psychiatric practice. From 1982-1983, he obtained fellowship training in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California, San Diego's Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He then served on the clinical faculty in the department of psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center, before taking a full-time academic position in the department of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque in 1984.At UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years, focusing on DMT and to a lesser extent, psilocybin. He received grant support from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse, as well as from the Scottish Rite Foundation for Schizophrenia Research. Before leaving the University in 1995, he attained the rank of tenured Associate Professor of Psychiatry and was awarded the UNM General Clinical Research Center's Research Scientist Award.In 1984, he received lay ordination in a Western Buddhist order, and co-founded, and for several years administered, a lay Buddhist meditation group associated with the same order. Dr. Strassman underwent a four-year personal psychoanalysis in New Mexico between 1986 and 1990.From 1996 to 2000, while living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Dr. Strassman worked in community mental health centers in Washington State in Bellingham and Port Townsend. For the next four years, he had a solo private practice in Taos, New Mexico. After two years working near the Navajo Nation in Gallup NM, he returned to northern New Mexico in 2006, where he provided psychiatric services at a mental health center in Espanola. Since mid-2008, he has been writing full-time.Dr. Strassman's “DMT: The Spirit Molecule,” an account of his DMT and psilocybin studies, has sold a quarter-million copies as of mid-2021, and been translated into over a dozen languages, including Mandarin. He co-produced an independent documentary by the same name, which was the most-streamed independent drug documentary on Netflix. He also is the author of “DMT and the Soul of Prophecy,” “Joseph Levy Escapes Death,” and a co-author of “Inner Paths to Outer Space.”He has published over 40 peer-reviewed scientific papers and has served as a reviewer for 20 psychiatric research journals. He has been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran's Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. He has provided consultation to many of the psychedelic startups that began appearing in 2020, including Atai, MindMed, and The Noetic Fund. He is on the Scientific Advisory Boards for Alexander Shulgin Research Institute and Ninnion Therapeutics.He currently is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and lives in Gallup, New Mexico.ENTHEORADIO IS SPONSORED BY:Mushroom Shaman Brand Supplements and ServicesHttps://linktr.ee/mushroomshaman/Alkemi Ormus Products and ExtractsAlkemi.gold Buy his book through his site to get a personal inscription: https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/the-psychedelic-handbook/The Psychedelic Handbook:Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics like psilocybin, you may need a guide to navigate what psychedelics are, how they work, and their potential benefits and risks.The Psychedelic Handbook is a complete manual that is accessible to anyone with an interest in these “mind-manifesting” substances. Packed with information on psilocybin, LSD, DMT/ayahuasca, mescaline/peyote, ketamine, MDMA, ibogaine, 5-methoxy-DMT (“the toad”), and Salvia divinorum/salvinorin A, this book is your ultimate reference for understanding the science and history of psychedelics; discovering their potential to treat depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and other disorders, as well as to increase wellness, creativity, and meditation; learning how to safely trip and explaining what we know about microdosing; and recognizing and caring for negative reactions to psychedelics.Clinical research psychiatrist, father of the American psychedelic research renaissance, and best-selling author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Dr. Rick Strassman shares his experience and perspectives as neither advocate nor foe of psychedelics in order to help readers understand the effects of these remarkable drugs.

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

Can the release of endogenous DMT be the key to understanding the biblical prophetic experience? And how does one square modern psychedelic experiences of transcendence and mystical reality with religious conceptions of prophecy? Join us as we dive deeper into Rick's Strassman's theory of theo-neurology and his search for the connection between DMT and mystical experience in the context of the Hebrew bible.Rick Strassman is an author, psychiatrist, and researcher whose groundbreaking research into the effects of DMT led him on a personal journey through tangled webs of academia, psychedelics, Zen Buddhism, and ultimately a return to his Jewish roots.In this week's episode we discuss the concept of prophecy and how it compares and contrasts to the psychedelic experience.Rick Strassman Gets BiblicalRachel's connection to Rick Strassman through the Jewish Entheogenic Society The relationship between Rick's DMT research and his study of the prophetic experience in the bibleRick's work of autobiographical narrative - Joseph Levy Escapes DeathRick's upcoming book - The Psychedelic HandbookThe Implications of Shared Experience on PsychedelicsRick describes the similarities between prophetic experiences in the bible and the effects of DMTRick suggests that the brain is designed in order to allow divine communication to occur, with endogenous DMT being the mediumShared reality in the psychedelic space and the dangers of “false prophecy”Rick shares his personal experience of shared hallucinations on cannabisDMT, Prophecy and the Hebrew BibleSimilarities between buddhist and yogic philosophy and the biblical traditionRick describes the universal truths of cause and effect and morality in the bibleRick and Aaron debate the reality behind the biblical story of the burning bush Rick on the difference between spiritual development and being worthy of prophecyLiving Judaism through the interpretation of the spiritual message in the bible“Storming Heaven” - The difference between DMT experiences and the prophetic stateBooks by Rick StrassmanThe Psychedelic HandbookJoseph Levy Escapes DeathDMT: The Spirit MoleculeDMT and the Soul of Prophecy

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Electronic pill that stays in your body & will become a 18bit Battery operated chip (1:00) 3. Pfizer CEO ‘Almost Certain' Americans Will Have To Take New COVID Vaccines ‘Every Year' 4.  There was an unexpected 40% increase in ‘all cause deaths' in 2021 5. Hear ex-CIA director's prediction about who will win in Ukraine 6. Jonathan Haidt The Coddling of the American Mind Anticoagulant activities of curcumin and its derivative Kyungpook National University (South Korea) Curcumin, a polyphenol responsible for the yellow color of the curry spice turmeric, possesses antiinflammatory, antiproliferative and antiangiogenic activities. However, anticoagulant activities of curcumin have not been studied.  The anticoagulant properties of curcumin and its derivative (bisdemethoxycurcumin, BDMC) were determined by monitoring activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), prothrombin time (PT) as well as cell-based thrombin and activated factor X (FXa) generation activities.  Data showed that curcumin and BDMC prolonged aPTT and PT significantly and inhibited thrombin and FXa activities. They inhibited the generation of thrombin or FXa. In accordance with these anticoagulant activities, curcumin and BDMC showed anticoagulant effect in vivo.  Surprisingly, these anticoagulant effects of curcumin were better than those of BDMC indicating that methoxy group in curcumin positively regulated anticoagulant function of curcumin. Therefore, these results suggest that curcumin and BDMC possess antithrombotic activities and daily consumption of the curry spice turmeric might help maintain anticoagulant status.   Probiotics may prevent breast cancer: Study Western University (Ontario), June 27, 2022   A new study has found probiotics may prove to be a critical factor in preventing breast cancer.   Dr Gregor Reid, the professor of microbiology, immunology and surgery at the Western University in Ontario, Canada, said the bacteria having the potential to abet breast cancer are present in the breasts of cancer patients, while beneficial bacteria are more abundant in healthy breasts.   In the study, Reid's PhD student Camilla Urbaniak obtained breast tissues from 58 women, who were undergoing lumpectomies or mastectomies for either benign (13 women) or cancerous (45 women) tumors as well as from 23 healthy women, who had undergone breast reductions or enhancements. Researchers found that women with breast cancer had elevated levels of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis, two bacteria known to induce double-stranded breaks in DNA in HeLa cells, which are cultured human cells. They say the breaks are prone to errors, which can cause cancer to develop.   Health-promoting bacteria Lactobacillus and Streptococcus (lactic acid bacteria) were more abundant in women with healthy breasts, both are anti-carcinogenic.     'Mystical' psychedelic compound found in normal brains University of Michigan, June 27, 2022 In the past few years, thrill-seekers from Hollywood, Silicon Valley and beyond have been travelling to South America to take part in so-called Ayahuasca retreats. Their goal: to partake in a brewed concoction made from a vine plant Banisteriopsis caapi, traditionally used by indigenous people for sacred religious ceremonies. Drinkers of Ayahuasca experience short-term hallucinogenic episodes many describe as life-changing. The active ingredient responsible for these psychedelic visions is a molecule called dimethyltryptamine (DMT). For the first time, a team led by Michigan Medicine has discovered the widespread presence of naturally-occurring DMT in the mammalian brain. The finding is the first step toward studying DMT-- and figuring out its role -- within the brains of humans. "DMT is not just in plants, but also can be detected in mammals," says Jimo Borjigin, Ph.D., of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology. Her interest in DMT came about accidentally. Before studying the psychedelic, her research focused on melatonin production in the pineal gland. In the seventeenth century, the philosopher Rene Descartes claimed that the pineal gland, a small pinecone-shaped organ located deep in the center of the brain, was the seat of the soul. Since its discovery, the pineal gland, known by some as the third eye, has been shrouded in mystery. Scientists now know it controls the production of melatonin, playing an important role in modulating circadian rhythms, or the body's internal clock.  The core idea seems to come from a documentary featuring the work of researcher Rick Strassman, Ph.D. with the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. In the mid-1990s, he conducted an experiment in which human subjects were given DMT by IV injection and interviewed after its effects wore off. In a documentary about the experiment, Strassman claims that he believed the pineal gland makes and secretes DMT. Borjigin sought to discover how and where DMT was synthesized.  They found DMT in other parts of the brain, including the neocortex and hippocampus that are important for higher-order brain functions including learning and memory." A paper published in 2018 by researchers in the U.K. purported that DMT simulates the near death experience, wherein people report the sensation of transcending their bodies and entering another realm.    Puffing curcumin may blast Alzheimer's Vanderbilt University, Jun 22, 2022   The new delivery method may be more effective than others in getting the compound past the blood-brain barrier and into the brain, where it can fight the plaque that leads to Alzheimer's.   Deep breaths of curcumin may be key to fighting Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study from Vanderbilt University. Curcumin, a compound in the spice turmeric, has a demonstrated ability to smash the plaques in the brain that lead to the neuron loss that causes Alzheimer's, according to the study's senior author,Wellington Pham, Ph.D The challenge, however, has been getting the curcumin into the brain. Pham and colleagues at Shiga University of Medical Science in Otsu, Japan, developed a new delivery strategy. They created a curcumin moleculte that could be tracked with an MRI, to be administered as an aerosol through a nebulizer. This method delivers the dose more directly to the brain than taking the compound orally and digesting it. After tests in mice, the team found that “delivery to the cortex and hippocampal areas is more efficient using aerosolized curcumin than intervenous injection in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's disease,” said Pham.   Anti-anxiety medication limits empathetic behavior in rats University of Chicago, June 27, 2022   Rats given midazolam, an anti-anxiety medication, were less likely to free trapped companions because the drug lessened their empathy, according to a new study by University of Chicago neuroscientists.   The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, validates studies that show rats are emotionally motivated to help other rats in distress. In the latest study, rats treated with midazolam did not open the door to a restrainer device containing a trapped rat, although control rats routinely freed their trapped companions. Midazolam did not interfere with the rats' physical ability to open the restrainer door, however. In fact, when the restrainer device contained chocolate instead of a trapped rat, the test rats routinely opened the door. The findings show that the act of helping others depends on emotional reactions, which are dampened by the anti-anxiety medication.   "The rats help each other because they care," said Peggy Mason, PhD, professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago. "They need to share the affect of the trapped rat in order to help, and that's a fundamental finding that tells us something about how we operate, because we're mammals like rats too."       7 Simple Ways to Unclog Your Arteries Naturally GreenMedInfo, June 23, 2022   Statistically, atherosclerosis (the progressive clogging of the arteries) is the #1 killer on the planet.  A complex process, involving autoimmunity, infection, dietary incompatibilities, and many known and unknown factors, it is – despite conventional medical opinion – entirely preventable, and in some cases reversible.   Here is the peer-reviewed, published research proving the fact: B Vitamins – yes, something as simple as adding a source of B-complex to your regimen can prevent the juggernaut of heart disease from taking your life prematurely. 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It has been found to regress plaque buildup in the arteries, among many other potentially life-saving health benefits.  Pomegranate – this super healing fruit has been found to regress plaque buildup in the arteries, as well as being demonstrated to provide dozens of validated health benefits, including replacing the function of the mammalian ovary! Fermented Cabbage – Kimchi, a Korean recipe, which includes fermented cabbage, hot pepper, and various other ingredients, including fermented fish, appears to stall the atherosclerotic process in the animal model.  Additionally, strains of good bacteria in kimchi have been found capable of degrading toxic chemicals that can additional bodily harm. L-Arginine: This amino acid is capable of preventing arterial thickening – up to 24% reduction! -- in the animal model. We have done an extensive literature review on arginine supplementation and have found that in over 30 studies demonstrating this fact addition to 150 known health benefits, it is capable of addressing the underlying dysfunction associated with cardiovascular disease: endothelial dysfunction, with no less than 20 studies proving this fact. Curcumin: the primary polyphenol in the Indian spice turmeric known as curcumin has been found to be an excellent cardioprotective, with over 30 studies demonstrating this fact. 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GET‌ ‌EVERY‌ ‌EPISODE‌ ‌AND‌ ‌BONUS‌ ‌CONTENT‌ ‌AT:‌ ‌‌www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast‌   N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a Schedule I hallucinogenic drug that occurs naturally in some plants but also in the human brian. The effects of DMT are varied but often leads to experiences where the user believes himself to be in an alternate reality, often described as more real than normal reality. And while each person's experience is unique, what is perhaps the most surprising of all are people's accounts of meeting and talking to sentient beings who impart wisdom, and sometimes predict future events. Is this something that exists entirely inside the mind or is DMT a gateway to a different reality? And is there any correlation to the similarities between DMT experiences and Near Death Experiences, the Faerie Realm, and the Alien Abduction Phenomenon?  Click HERE for our past episode on DMT

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Dr. Rick Strassman is an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California San Diego and was Professor of Psychiatry for eleven years at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Strassman is credited for conducting some of the earliest tests with DMT (DMT – N,N-dimethyltryptamine) on human subjects and this lead to some revolutionary discoveries. The results were maddening for a scientist trying to use logic and the scientific method to explain, that he was forced to abandon the study completely. Find him at https://www.rickstrassman.com/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro4:32 - Dr. Strassman getting into studying psychoactive substances; Studying DMT and the effects and possibilities for treating Schizophrenia16:30 - Patients undergoing DMT experiences and coming in contact with. “Sentient beings” and the struggle trying to identify and report the results27:00 - Descriptions from the patients and WHAT they saw and the intensity from both a scientific as well as observational pov; fears of going down to Shaman Ceremonial Experiences40:08 - Graham Hancocks's, Supernatural; Ego Death, UFO Abductions, Ferries, Elves…; Neurology of the brain and its relationship with DMT (Death release)YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Indigenous cultures have used plant based hallucinogens for thousands of years as part of their cultural, spiritual, or healing traditions. Dr. Rick Strassman conducted research involved the powerful naturally-occurring compound, DMT – N,N-dimethyltryptamine. Led to this substance through his earlier study of the pineal gland as a potential biological locus for spiritual experiences, he administered several hundred doses of DMT to approximately 60 volunteers between 1990 and 1995. Strassman was the first person in the United States to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research on N,N-dimethyltryptamine, also known as DMT.  He wrote about this research in the popular book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages.From the Archives: This live interview was recorded on January 15,  2001 on the nationally syndicated radio program, hosted by Laura Lee . See more at www.lauralee.com

Contact: cosmicdancerpodcast@gmail.com I like to disseminate love, kindness and knowledge. Please respect yourself, people and earth. Take care and thanks for supporting me with Paypal. Peace! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5E6WCP8KAS4NG From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Rick Strassman conducted U.S. government-approved and funded clinical research at the University of New Mexico, in which he injected sixty volunteers with DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinarily compelling investigation into the nature of the human mind and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. DMT, a chemical derived from the plant found in the Amazonian psychedelic drink, ayahuasca, is also produced by the human brain. In Strassman's volunteers, it consistently produced near-death and mystical experiences. Many reported convincing encounters with nonhuman intelligent presences, aliens, angels and spirits. Almost all felt the sessions were among the most profound experiences of their lives. Strassman's research links DMT with the pineal gland, considered by Hindus to be the site of the seventh chakra and by Rene Descartes to be the seat of the soul. DMT: The Spirit Molecule argues that DMT, released naturally from the pineal gland, facilitates "soul movement" in and out of the body and is integral to birth and death experiences, as well as higher states of meditation and even sexual transcendence. Strassman also believes that "alien abduction experiences" are caused by accidental releases of DMT. If used wisely, DMT could spark a period of remarkable progress in the scientific exploration of the more mystical regions of the human mind and soul. The idea that the pineal gland produces enough DMT to produce psychoactive effects emerged from the very popular book "DMT: The Spirit Molecule." Traces of DMT have been detected in the pineal glands of rats, but not in the human pineal gland. Furthermore, the pineal gland may not even be the primary source. The most recent animalTrusted Source study on DMT in the pineal gland found that even after removing the pineal gland, the rat brain was still capable of producing DMT in several regions. Happy reading to all with DMT: The Spirit Molecule, by Rick Strassman. Find out what CBD and cannabinoids are. Follow this link https://cannabystreet.com/ - Join my Facebook Group Meditation Mindfulness Yoga Mantra www.facebook.com/groups/642191676459430 - Here my short stories about Kindness (I giorni della gentilezza- Paperback - Italian version)- tinyurl.com/3vfud2c9 - Here my book Learn Māori Culture and Proverbs (paperback) tinyurl.com/6zmvz9tt - Version with Full Color Images - www.amazon.com/Learn-M%C4%81ori-…1621334435&sr=8-3 - Poster Maramataka: tinyurl.com/pht4easb - Here my book dedicated to Lo-Fi Music (ebook and paperback), tinyurl.com/r2d69dyb - on Amazon USA, UK, INDIA, JAPAN, GERMANY, BRAZIL and other countries. - Here my book with illustrated philosophical short stories (ebook and paperback), tinyurl.com/rpcd5c - on Amazon USA, UK, INDIA, JAPAN, GERMANY, BRAZIL and other countries. - Here my book Black Book Note www.amazon.com/BLACK-BOOK-NOTE-i…32&s=books&sr=1-1 - Here my journal dedicated to the great italian poet Dante Alighieri tinyurl.com/42rt7jjh. - E-book and Video on www.lofimusic.it. - Here my fashion brand dedicated to Spirituality, www.mantratshirt.it.

“DMT: The Spirit Molecule Part 2 with Dr. Rick Strassman” Episode 214 Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Strassman. Dr. Strassman is currently an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman led a U.S. Government-approved and funded clinical research team at the University of New Mexico, studying the effects of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) on human subjects in experimental conditions. Dr. Strassman is the president and co founder of the Cottonwood research institute. He is also the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Inner Paths to outer space, DMT The soul of prophecy, and Joseph Levy escapes death. We will discuss his research with DMT, his thoughts on metaphysics, his books, and where he stands now with all the research that has happened since his groundbreaking trials. We have an extended segment with Rick on our patreon where he answers our Escapee's questions. *Here is the link to part 1 with Rick: https://youtu.be/t86DZgqgElQ *If you are interested in winning a Mind Escape Logo T-shirt at the end of the month just go to our apple podcast link below and leave us a nice review and take a screenshot of it. Send the screenshot to MindEscapePodcast@gmail.com and we will randomly pick a winner at the end of the month. If you have already left us a 5 star rating or review we love you and appreciate the support. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-escape-podcast/ *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes https://www.youtube.com/MindEscapePodcast You can find all of our links on our website https://www.mindescapepodcast.com/ *Sign up for Indra's Web which is the social media platform we created dedicated to metaphysics and the topics we discuss on this podcast. The platform is live so head on over there and set up a profile. https://indrasweb.org/ *If you enjoy our podcast and content and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive episodes and interviews. You can also listen to us on the go through our website listed below. Join our Discord channel if you want to chat. We are also on all podcast platforms. Our Links: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/MindEscapePodcast Website - https://www.MindEscapePodcast.com Discord - https://discord.gg/62bHFpd Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/MindEscapePodcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/MikeEscape Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mindescapepodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindEscapePodcast/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-escape-podcast/ Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/0OXM81pXkn2OYT45NsoRQb?si=THFEq0SoRVqvsZzjR5xZMA *Dr. Strassman's website, books, and Youtube channel links listed below. https://www.rickstrassman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RickStrassman https://www.amazon.com/Rick-Strassman/e/B001JP8KSE?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1584998322&sr=8-4

Pioneering DMT psychedelic researcher Dr. Rick Strassman shares his game-changing work and contrarian outlook and perspectives. We talk about the supreme value in set & setting and how the “expectancy effect” plays a much larger role in the outcomes we receive from peak psychedelic experiences. Dr. Strassman is an unsung hero in this movement who doesn't get proper due for being a first mover in the early 1990s initiating brave and controversial research around the effects of intravenous DMT.   Show notes Dr. Rick Strassman   We Discuss;   -Dr. Rick Strassman's inspired vision behind service projects [5:00]   -Pineal gland & melatonin [7:15]   -DMT research findings [12:30]   -DMT is not inherently spiritual [19:45]    -Dr. Strassman's views around mystical experiences [24:20]   -Expectancy Effect and Set & Setting [29:20]   -Inspiration for DMT & The Soul Prophecy [35:00]   -Hebrew Bible as a spiritual model for psychedelic integration [40:30]   -Huge amount of overlap in DMT state and prophetic experience [42:10]   -Adverse effects of psychedelic research model [45:00]   -Golden Rule [53:30]   Connect with Dr. Rick Strassman:    https://www.rickstrassman.com   DMT: The Spiritual Molecule    DMT: and the Soul Prophecy      Helpful Resources:    The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku   The Road to Eleusis: Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries by Dr. Carl Ruck   Storming Heaven by Jay Stevens    Acid Dreams by Martin Lee

Welcome to Season 2 of FIVE DOLLAR BUZZ.  For the first time ever and from here on out we will be providing both an audio only version on Apple and Spotify as well as a video recording on our new FIVE DOLLAR BUZZ YouTube Channel!    And boy do we start out with a doozy.  On this episode the Buzzards talk with renowned professor, researcher and author Rick Strassman, M.D. He is the clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He also held a fellowship in clinical pharmacology research at UC San Diego and was Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico.    Strassman was the first person to do human research with the psychedelic DMT. And through that research he authored the famed non-fiction book DMT: The Spirit Molecule which was subsequently turned into a documentary with the same name featuring Joe Rogan as the narrator (whose podcast he has also been on). He has also written two other novels, the non-fiction book DMT and the Soul of Prophecy - in which he compares Hebrew prophecy with DMT experiences - and the fictional novel Joseph Levy Escapes Death.    On this episode we have the great doctor explain all things DMT and other psychedelics such as LSD and ketamine, you know, the good stuff. We also learn more about Dr. Strassman himself, too, which gives us insight into how he approached his research in the first place.    To say the least, we at FDB were all too eager to be schooled in this class, hell, we sat right up front willingly and raised our hands even when we weren't called upon.  The best students he ever had.   So get your changa and your pipe, take a hit, wait ten seconds, exhale, repeat two more times, kick back and focus your attention on our voices as we take you past the light show, past the beings trying to take you to your death, go through the tunnel and find us on the other side in this episode of FIVE DOLLAR BUZZ. We gonna get psycho-fuckin'-delic, baby!   Please remember to hit subscribe on YouTube so that you can be updated on each new episode or, if you want to still listen to us on your long drives to the tollhouse of pain, remember to like us and subscribe on Apple and Spotify.   For any comments, questions, ideas or potential subjects and guests, please reach out and email us at fivedollarbuzz@gmail.com.  Just wait at least fifteen to twenty minutes as we come back from our, ahem, "trip."

Rick Strassman, MD and Matt Comegys talk about intense psychedelics, Zen Buddhism, and the spaces in between.Do your homework, and have a squiz at the flick here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwZqVqbkyLM&t=3039sPlease subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  We are at @AuralHygienePod on Twitter and you can search the same on Facebook.Dive deeper into Dr. Strassman's work at his homepage:https://www.rickstrassman.com/Matt has a brand new album of psychedelic electro-rock.  Why not have a listen?  Ain't no charge:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/album/cave-at-the-end

Long dismissed as hallucinations, the beings that people see on DMT are attracting more and more scientific interest. These beings, and the ways that they behave, are strikingly similar to those encountered by "alien" abductees, and even biblical prophets. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/user?u=3375417 Donate on Paypal: ThinkAnomalous.com/support.html Watch video version: YouTube.com/ThinkAnomalous Website: ThinkAnomalous.com Full sources and transcript: ThinkAnomalous.com/DMT.html Facebook: Facebook.com/ThinkAnomalous Twitter: Twitter.com/Think_Anomalous Instagram: Instagram.com/Think.Anomalous Think Anomalous is created by Jason Charbonneau. Research by Clark Murphy. Music by Josh Chamberland. Sound design by Will Mountain and Josh Chamberland. Illustration by V.R. Laurence (VRLaurence.com). Main Sources: Devereux, Paul. The Long Trip: A Prehistory of Psychedelia. New York, NY, USA: Penguin Group, 1997. Frecska, Ede, Petra Bokor, and Michael Winkelman,. “The Therapeutic Potentials of Ayahuasca: Possible Effects against Various Diseases of Civilization.” Frontiers in Pharmacology 7, no. 35 (2016): 1-17. DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2016.00035. Johnson, Matthew W., Albert Garcia-Romeu, and Roland R. Griffiths. “Long-term Follow-up of Psilocybin-facilitated Smoking Cessation.” The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse 43, no. 1 (2017): 55-60, doi:10.3109/00952990.2016.1170135. Luke, David. “Discarnate entities and dimethyltryptamine (DMT): Psychopharmacology, phenomenology and ontology.” Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research 75, no. 902 (January 2011): 26-42. Luke, David, Rory Spowers, and Anton Bilton, eds. DMT Dialogues: Encounters with the Divine Molecule. Rochester, Vermont, USA: Park street Press, 2018. Luke, David. “Understanding DMT with David Luke.” New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove. November 5, 2018. YouTube video, 33:31. https://youtu.be/rCdLO-UP8No. McKenna, Terence. The Archaic Revival. New York, NY, USA: HarperOne, 1991. McKenna, Terence, and Dennis McKenna. The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching. San Francisco, California, USA: HarperCollins, (1975) 1993. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem. Samorini, Giorgio. “The oldest Representations of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms in the World (Sahara Desert, 9000-7000 B.P.).” Integration, no. 2 & 3 (1992): 69-78. Schultes, Richard Evans, Albert Hofmann, and Christian Rätsch. Plants of the Gods. Rochester, Vermont, USA: Healing Arts Press, (1992) 2001. St. John, Graham. Mystery School in Hyperspace: A Cultural History of DMT. North Atlantic Books, 2015. Strassman, Rick. DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible. Rochester, Vermont, USA, Toronto, Canada: Park Street Press, 2014. Strassman, Rick. DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. Rochester, Vermont: Park Street Press, 2001. This podcast uses sound effects downloaded from http://stockmusic.com.

Long dismissed as hallucinations, the beings that people see on DMT are attracting more and more scientific interest. These beings, and the ways that they behave, are strikingly similar to those encountered by "alien" abductees, and even biblical prophets. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=3375417 Donate on Paypal: https://ThinkAnomalous.com/support.html Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Jn4gQ_gMS0 Website: https://ThinkAnomalous.com Full sources & transcript: https://ThinkAnomalous.com/DMT.html Facebook: https://facebook.com/ThinkAnomalous Twitter: https://twitter.com/Think_Anomalous Instagram: https://instagram.com/Think.Anomalous Check out more from our illustrator, V.R. Laurence: https://vrlaurence.com Think Anomalous is created by Jason Charbonneau. Illustration by V.R. Laurence (https://vrlaurence.com) Research by Clark Murphy. Music by Josh Chamberland. Animation by Brendan Barr. Sound design by Will Mountain and Josh Chamberland. Main Sources: McKenna, Terence, and Dennis McKenna. The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching. San Francisco, California, USA: HarperCollins, (1975) 1993. National Center for Biotechnology Information. "PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6089, N,N-Dimethyltryptamine." PubChem. Samorini, Giorgio. “The oldest Representations of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms in the World (Sahara Desert, 9000-7000 B.P.).” Integration, no. 2 & 3 (1992): 69-78. Schultes, Richard Evans, Albert Hofmann, and Christian Rätsch. Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, English translation, second edition. Rochester, Vermont, USA: Healing Arts Press, (1992) 2001. St. John, Graham. Mystery School in Hyperspace: A Cultural History of DMT. North Atlantic Books, 2015. Strassman, Rick. DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible. Rochester, Vermont, USA, Toronto, Canada: Park Street Press, 2014. Strassman, Rick. DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. Rochester, Vermont: Park Street Press, 2001. Strassman, Rick, Slawek Wojtowicz, Luis Eduardo Luna, and Ede Frecska. Inner Paths to Outer Space: Journeys to Alien Worlds through Psychedelics and Other Spiritual Technologies. Rochester, Vermont, USA: Park Street Press, 2008. This podcast uses sound effects downloaded from http://stockmusic.com.

The Naked Dialogue Podcast w/ The Phaneron EP#17: Dr. Rick Strassman | The Existential & Anthropological (Prophetic & Shamanistic) Implications of DMT-Use | w/ Sanjana Singh & Abraham Munoz Bravo Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://itsa2amgrunge.com/ Abraham Munoz Bravo: https://www.abrahammunozbravo.com/ The Phaneron: https://anchor.fm/thephaneron | https://open.spotify.com/show/088mJcjUvWnCw842DbP3IQ Dr. Rick Strassman: https://www.rickstrassman.com/ Rick Strassman is an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California San Diego and was a Professor of Psychiatry for eleven years at the University of New Mexico. After 20 years of intermission, Strassman was the first person in the United States to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research on N, N-dimethyltryptamine, also known as DMT. He is also the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which summarizes his academic research into DMT and other experimental studies of it and includes his own reflections and conclusions based on this research. As a result of his research, Strassman came to call DMT the "spirit molecule" because its effects include many features of religious experience, such as visions, voices, disembodied consciousness, powerful emotions, novel insights, and feelings of overwhelming significance. During the project's five years, he administered approximately 400 doses of DMT to nearly 60 human volunteers. Strassman was the first to administer legally psychedelics to people in the United States in 20 years, and his research has widely been regarded as kicking off the "psychedelic renaissance", in which many psychedelic compounds have begun to be scientifically studied for the first time since the early 1970s. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sanjanasinghx/support

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 10, 2020 is: spontaneous • spahn-TAY-nee-us • adjective 1 : proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint 2 : arising from a momentary impulse 3 : controlled and directed internally : self-acting 4 : produced without being planted or without human labor : indigenous 5 : developing or occurring without apparent external influence, force, cause, or treatment 6 : not apparently contrived or manipulated : natural Examples: "'You're coming to San Diego?' said Courtney excitedly. 'I am. I've decided to be spontaneous for once.' She paused. 'Which means that the visit is on short notice. Sorry about that.'" — Douglas E. Richards, The Cure, 2013 "The key, Strassman says, is to give employees opportunities to spend unstructured work time together. Such moments can reduce social isolation and increase spontaneous collaboration and creativity—while not adding more meetings to already-full calendars." — Barbara Z. Larson, Harvard Business Review, 27 Oct. 2020 Did you know? When English philosopher Thomas Hobbes penned his 1656 The Questions Concerning Liberty, Necessity, and Chance he included the following: "all voluntary actions … are called also spontaneous, and said to be done by man's own accord." Hobbes was writing in English, but he knew Latin perfectly well too, including the source of spontaneous; the word comes, via Late Latin spontaneus, from the Latin sponte, meaning "of one's free will, voluntarily." In modern use, the word spontaneous is frequently heard in more mundane settings, where it often describes what is done or said without a lot of thought or planning.

In this episode we deep dive with Dr. Rick Strassman touching on his famous studies with DMT, the spirit molecule, his life in the study of DMT and spirituality, his relationship with Terence Mckenna, and his views on life and death. Dr. Rick Strassman is an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California and was a Professor of Psychiatry for eleven years at the University of New Mexico. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman conducted U.S. government–approved and funded clinical research at the University of New Mexico in which he injected 60 volunteers with DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known to man. His detailed account of those sessions is an extraordinary inquiry into the nature of the human mind and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. He is author of numerous books including DMT the spirit molecule, DMT & the soul of prophecy, and his latest book Joseph levy escapes death. - - - - - LINKS - - - - - https://www.rickstrassman.com/ - - - - -SUPPORT THIS PODCAST- - - - - ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenakedguruexperiencepodcast ► TIP JAR: paypal.me/thenakedguru - - - - - WEBSITE, SOCIAL & OTHER PROJECTS- - - - - ► Website: https://www.thenakedguruexperience.com ► Sharing Circles: https://www.rememebringourself.com ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenakedguruexperience ► Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/672595846495678/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenakedguruexperience/support

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss several recent items in the news that further the advancement of psychedelics, including: Canadian company Havn Lifescience following Compass Pathways' lead and registering with the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol HAVN, Amsterdam-based psychedelic retreat company Synthesis announcing that leading Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rosalind Watts has joined their advisory board (which also includes Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, who joined in November), European psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy company AWAKN Life Sciences Inc. announcing the launch of its Commercial Clinical Research Division with Professor David Nutt and (past Psychedelics Today guest) Dr. Ben Sessa at the helm, a recent study at the National Center for Biotechnology Information that further proved that psychedelics promote structural and functional neural plasticity, and a new app called "Trip" from Field Trip Psychedelics Inc., which was designed to help people through psychedelic trips, and brings up the very difficult balance of encouraging harm reduction and safety while also essentially promoting dangerous experiences.  They also discuss a recent article in ScienceAlert, which focused on the similarities between psychedelic trips and religious experiences through 288 people filling out a Mystical Experience Questionnaire, the Good Friday experiments’ roots of this questionnaire, and the important point that not all good data needs to be scientific and collected through clinical trials. They also talk about books by Louis Cozolino and Rick Strassman, Strassman's DMT-pineal gland hypothesis, whole-plant statistics vs. single-molecule statistics, the idea that LSD could promote life extension, the insensitivity and danger of playing music with historically bad roots during sessions (like playing anti-semitic composer Richard Wagner's works), and the possible similarities between COVID isolation and the concept of nuclear families.  And they remind us that spots for the next round of Navigating Psychedelics (beginning September 17th) are going quickly- the early class is sold out, but spots remain for group 2, so sign up now! Additionally, there is a new class offering called Imagination as Revelation, developed by Kyle and Johanna Hilla-Maria Sopanen, which explores Jungian psychology. Notable Quotes “These competitive forces are going to continue to drop prices, and I think that is optimistic for accessibility, long-term. But, you know, realistically, this comes back to the same question- are psychedelics exclusively in the domain of psychiatry, or do they belong elsewhere? Is peer to peer use ok? I think yes, but how do we, as a culture, kind of land on that? That’s the big question. I think a lot of psychiatrists probably agree that people should just be able to use mushrooms when they want to, or LSD when they want to. Others would be vehemently opposed, but there are people in that field that are on our side of liberation and cognitive liberty and whatnot. So it’s there. It’s coming, I think, and competition plays a part.” - Joe “If we’re in isolation, we’re probably going to see brain atrophy. If we’re in community, we’re going to see heightened neural activity. And perhaps the brain will come back alive with the heightened neural activity. I remember hearing somebody recently talk about a visit to the actor/singer Jamie Foxx’s house. You know, super rich, right? But he’s got at least 20 people in the house at all times, and perhaps that’s how some high performers do so well- is that they’re just always around folks. ...I’m wondering, are nuclear families toxic? Is the concept of a nuclear family one of the major factors at play here?” -Joe “You can have a mystical experience. DMT doesn’t necessarily need to be involved at all. Does that take away from the value for you? If so, why? Are you fetishizing DMT? There are a lot of other drugs out there that do amazing things. Your brain is an amazing thing. The human psyche is an amazing thing. Why not fetishize the highest thing, which is psyche and its relation to the universe?” -Joe Links Digitaljournal.com: Havn Life Sciences Announces Filing of Final Prospectus and Conditional Approval for Listing on CSE Synthesis press release: Synthesis Welcomes Leading Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rosalind Watts To The Advisory Board Yahoo Finance: AWAKN Life Sciences Launches Clinical Research Division with Prof. David Nutt & Dr. Ben Sessa Identifying Suitable Studies Across Europe & North America Psychedelics Today: Ben Sessa's appearance ncbi.nlm.nih.gov: Psychedelics Promote Structural and Functional Neural Plasticity Book recommendation: The Neuroscience of Human Relationships: Attachment And the Developing Social Brain, by Louis Cozolino GreenEntrepreneur: New App Helps Guide Your Psychedelic Trip Wavepaths.com ScienceAlert: Psychedelic 'Trips' Really Are Similar to Religious Experiences in Many Ways Trippingly.net: The Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ30) Book recommendation: DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible, by Rick Strassman Youtube: David Nichols- DMT And The Pineal Gland: Facts vs Fantasy DailyMail: Meet the scandal-hit son Drumpf is hoping will cost Joe Biden the Presidency Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on Facebook or iTunes Share us with your friends Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. 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This episode Stephen gets to have a conversation with Rick Strassman. Rick Strassman coined the term spiritual molecule and wrote the popular book by the same name, and was in a film by the same name. He also has three other books, a webpage rickstrassman.com. He is a hero among fellow pyschonauts. Enjoy

“DMT: The Spirit Molecule” Episode #122 Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Strassman. Dr. Strassman is currently an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman led a U.S. Government-approved and funded clinical research team at the University of New Mexico, studying the effects of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) on human subjects in experimental conditions. Dr. Strassman is the president and co founder of the Cottonwood research institute. He is also the author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Inner Paths to outer space, DMT The soul of prophecy, and Joseph Levy escapes death. We will discuss his research with DMT and Melatonin, his books, and where he stands now with all the research that has happened since his groundbreaking trials. Timestamps: 0:00 min - Intro and Plugs. 2:20 min - Interview Starts with a discussion on Rick’s DMT trials in the 90s. 8:30 min - We start talking about DMT testing on rodents vs Humans. 13:11 min - We discuss testing and detecting DMT in the Human body. 15:28 min - We discuss if there is a connection between DMT and Near Death Experiences. 18:24 min - We discuss he Pineal Gland crystals and piezoelectricity scientific study from 2002 25:15 min - We discuss popular myths and speculation connected to DMT and Dr. Strassman gives us his take on some of them. 30:08 min - We discuss his interactions with Joe Rogan. 31:14 min - We discuss his book and “DMT The Soul of Prophecy” and the interest and research connected to it. We touch on possible Ancient DMT use, Jewish Mysticism, and Spirituality. 44:17 min - We discuss meditation and some of the weird happenings in that state. 46:31 min - We discuss Tryptophan and it’s importance in our evolution and biochemistry. 51:36 min - We ask Rick questions from Friends of the show and Patrons. 58:50 min - We discuss Ancient Egypt and DMT. 1:03:00 min - We discuss Dr. Andrew Gallimore and the DMT extended stay tests. 1:10:10 min - Mike formally offers his services as an extended stay DMT test subject. 1:10:18 min - Dr. Strassman describes his personal encounters with DMT entities with Terence McKenna in the 80’s. 1:14:05 min - Wrap up and outro. *If you enjoy our podcast and content and want to help us grow, check out our Patreon account and enjoy the exclusive episodes and interviews. You can also listen to us on the go through our website listed below. https://www.patreon.com/MikeandMaurice https://www.mikeandmauricemindescape.... https://discord.gg/MRh8Yj *Dr. Strassman’s website and book links listed below. https://www.rickstrassman.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Rick-Strassman... *Here is the link to the Pineal Gland crystals and piezoelectricity scientific study from 2002: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1... *Here is the link to The Portal episode with Bret Weistein regarding rodents and flawed scientific testing: https://youtu.be/JLb5hZLw44s *Here is the link to our episode with Dr. Andrew Gallimore: https://youtu.be/MS6rp27gEdI *Here is the link to our discord channel: https://discord.gg/MRh8Yj

Dr. Rick Strassman is a Medical Research Doctor from Los Angeles. He's best known for his book DMT: The Spirit Molecule. With degrees from Stanford and Albert Einstein School of Medicine -- Yeshiva University, he's been able to publish 30 peer reviewed papers as well as complete a 10-year stint as a tenured professor at the University of New Mexico. During his time at UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research that investigated the Pineal Gland hormone melatonin before earning the first government grant given out in over 20 years for the research of psychedelics where he conducted a DMT study between 1995-2008. He's been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration as well as doing work with the Veterans Affairs and Social Security departments. His DMT research lasted 13 years before he retired from clinical research in 2008. He always took a scientific Buddhist point of view although he kept religion and spirituality out of his work. Rick wanted to focus on the biological and psychological effects of DMT on those who suffer from schizophrenia, drug abuse, and unbalanced brain chemistry. Becoming one of the most renowned research scientists to study psychedelics, Dr. Strassman went on to write four books about his research and experiences in life; 3 non-fiction and 1 fiction book that came out in 2019. His book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule has become an authority in the field of plant medicine, as well as his other books DMT and the Soul Prophecy and Inner Paths to Outer Space. After going through medical complications that almost took his life starting in 2015, he went on to write a fiction book entitled; Joseph Levy Escapes Death, where he uses an alter-ego to tell the story of his struggles. Dr. Rick Strassman would like to get back into Psychedelic Research but does not want to do clinical research under a University again. His dream is to pull together independent donors to fund a “University of Consciousness,” where he can do this research while educating the future generations of research scientists interested in alternative medicine and alternate states of consciousness. If you liked what you heard, please hit the subscribe button while leaving us a note on what else you'd like to see from TFZ in the future! Show Notes & Time Stamps 02:00 -- Growing up in California 05:50 -- Research hurdles & hoops 08:20 -- Past patient experiences with Psychedelics  11:00 -- State of consciousness vs. 3D reality 12:00 -- Psychedelic vs. Hallucinogen 14:10 -- Creation story 16:33 -- LSD & enlightenment 18:43 -- Pineal gland & the spirit 22:30 -- Health benefits of DMT 24:50 -- Differences between Psilocybin, Ayahuasca, Peyote and DMT 27:10 -- Psychedelics & Creativity  31:24 -- The ego & a psychedelic experience 36:24 -- What is consciousness? 41:20 --  A University of Consciousness 42:30 -- Psychedelics & there benefit to humankind 43:28 -- 5 year vision 46:10 -- Contact information 46:50 -- Personal Mantra   If you liked what you heard, please hit the subscribe button while leaving us a note on what else you'd like to see from TFZ in the future! To gain access to information on Holistic Therapies and Alternative Medicines, visit: Task Force Zen Website https://www.taskforcezen.com   To gain access to Higher Conscious Businesses, visit: GreenZone Hero Website https://www.greenzonehero.com    To learn more about your host John Krotec, check out: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkrotec/   Straight Outta Combat Radio: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/straight-outta-combat-radio/    What's Your Apocalypse: https://www.whatsyourapocalypse.com  To learn about John's new book, Fractals Poetry go to: http://Fractalspoetry.com  Supporting Cast Shout out to Heroes Media Group for helping to produce and promote this audio podcast  https://www.heroesmediagroup.com Shout out to Bill Protzmann of Music Care Inc.  https://musiccare.net  Thanks to Adam T. Cummings of “Podcasting Completely” for assisting with this episode.

In this episode I interview the DMT Jesus, Dr. Rick Strassman. Rick headed the groundbreaking study that reshaped the way the planet perceives psychedelics and their medical benefits in the early 90's in New Mexico.

Rick Strassman, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. After twenty years of intermission, Strassman was the first person in the United States to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research on N,N-dimethyltryptamine. He is also the author of the well-known book DMT: The Spirit Molecule which summarizes his academic research into DMT, and experimental studies regarding the substance, and also includes his own reflections and conclusions based on this scientific research. In his latest book, "DMT and The Soul of Prophecy" (Inner Traditions), he has developed a new top-down model of religious/prophetic experience, termed "theoneurology." This new model provides a theistic complement to that of the reigning materialistic bottom-up neurotheology. He has also just completed a semi-autobiographical novel, Joseph Levy Escapes Death. His website is www.rickstrassman.com

This week, Lindsey Kelk, Chad Westbrook, Karen Strassman, and Kale Hills attempt to throw a cultural life preserver to someone or something that is currently in troubled waters; it's Andrew Lloyd Webber vs Renaissance Paintings  Team Cats Lindsey Kelk and Kale Hills Team Sitting Chad Westbrook and Karen Strassman   This week, our teams argue over new Oscar categories, talk about a day they would gladly live over and over again, and give inspiring speeches to our listeners. Chad Westbrook would like to plug Convertible (a car without a roof) and recommends Kale Hills' 73 Questions Lindsey Kelk would like to plug Tights and Fights and recommends Danielle Radford's work Karen Strassman would like to plug Resident Evil 2, Bosch, and Creepshow and recommends The Covenant House Kale Hills would like to plug his UCB work with Queerworld and PONY and recommends the Greta Gerwig episode of Scriptnotes and checking out your local library   And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod and you can also find us on Facebook. Call us on the official Troubled Waters hotline! Our number is 323-300-4984. Our producers will have a new prompt for you to answer and we may just use your call on the show Don't want to pay those international calling fees? Email us a voice memo! troubledwaterspod@gmail.com Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded at MaxFunHQ in LA and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.   Music used: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Lost Frontier" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io "The Descent" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Our Story Begins" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We've covered some weird stuff on this show, but this one might take the cake. DMT is a hallucinogenic drug unlike anything else out there. The things people see and experience while on this are unlike anything else, well, in this world. This week Tim and Zach look at the science behind this mind altering drug and try to wrap their minds around the implications this might have...if it's truly what people say it is. www.patreon.com/crackpotpodcast www.crackpotpodcast.com social media: crackpotpodcast@gmail.com  

Dr. Rick Strassman is a Medical Research Doctor from Los Angeles. He’s best known for his book DMT: The Spirit Molecule. With degrees from Stanford and Albert Einstein School of Medicine — Yeshiva University, he’s been able to publish 30 peer reviewed papers as well as complete a 10-year stint as a tenured professor at the University of New Mexico. During his time at UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research that investigated the Pineal Gland hormone melatonin before earning the first government grant given out in over 20 years for the research of psychedelics where he conducted a DMT study between 1995-2008. He’s been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration as well as doing work with the …

Dr. Rick Strassman, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, is this week’s guest on The Green Rush! After twenty years of intermission, Dr. Strassman was the first person in the United States to undertake human research with psychedelic, hallucinogenic, or entheogenic substances with his research in the […]

Rick Strassman was born in Los Angeles, California in 1952. He attended public schools in southern California’s San Fernando Valley, and graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys in 1969. As an undergraduate, he majored in zoology at Pomona College in Claremont California for two years before transferring to Stanford University, where he graduated with departmental honors in biological sciences in 1973. During summers in college he worked for RedKen Laboratories, developing cosmetics and a line of hair dyes, and also performed laboratory research at Stanford, on the development of the chicken embryo’s nervous system. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in the Bronx, New York, where he obtained his medical degree with honors in 1977. Dr. Strassman took his internship and general psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, and received the Sandoz Award for outstanding graduating resident in 1981. After graduating, he worked for a year in Fairbanks, Alaska in community mental health and private psychiatric practice. From 1982-1983, he obtained fellowship training in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California, San Diego’s Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. He then served on the clinical faculty in the department of psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center, before taking a full-time academic position in the department of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque in 1984. At UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved and funded clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years. Before leaving the University in 1995, he attained the rank of tenured Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and received the UNM General Clinical Research Center’s Research Scientist Award. In 1984, he received lay ordination in a Western Buddhist order, and co-founded, and for several years administered, a lay Buddhist meditation group associated with the same order. Dr. Strassman underwent a four-year personal psychoanalysis in New Mexico between 1986 and 1990. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers, and has served as a reviewer for several psychiatric research journals. He has been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran’s Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. In 2007 he founded, with Steve Barker and Andrew Stone, the Cottonwood Research Foundation. From 1996 to 2000, while living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Dr. Strassman worked in community mental health centers for Washington State in Bellingham and Port Townsend. For the next four years, he had a solo private practice in Taos, New Mexico. After two years working on the edge of the Navajo Reservation in Gallup NM, he returned to northern New Mexico in 2006, where he served at a mental health center in Espanola.  Since mid-2008, he has been writing full-time. He currently is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. LINKS: Dr. Rick Strassman- www.rickstrassman.com  Books by Rick Strassman: DMT The Spirit Molecule-   https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/the-spirit-molecule/ DMT and the Soul of Prophesy-   https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/dmt-and-the-soul-of-prophecy/ Inner Paths to Outer Space-   https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/inner-paths-to-outer-space/ Joseph Levy Escapes Death-   https://www.rickstrassman.com/publications/joseph-levy-escapes-death/   Book by Blake C. Erickson:  The Forbidden Fruit & The Tree of Knowledge: Opening the Third Eye- www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Fruit-Tree-Knowledge/dp/0557019524/ Music by ZencesTry on Spotify, iTunes, or visit- www.soundcloud.com/zencestry  Podcast Logo Art by Zachary Brown (Visonary Voyager)- https://www.instagram.com/visionaryvoyager/?hl=en Patreon support for The DMT Xperience Podcast- www.patreon.com/dmtxp 

David interviews Dr. Rick Strassman to discuss America's growing acceptance of psychedelics, DMT, possible explanations of extraterrestrial encounters, and more. Dr. Strassman performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the US in over 20 years.  He wrote about this research in the popular book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, now available on Netflix.  His work has also been popularized through various discussions on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.  For recommended reading and relevant links, please visit www.CallToMinds.com.

Dave and Evan chat with Mark Strassman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Unified Communications and Collaboration at LogMeIn. Mark serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager for LogMeIn’s Unified Communications & Collaboration business unit overseeing market-leading UCC products GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, Jive, Grasshopper and more. Mark joins LogMeIn from BlueJeans Networks, where he served as the video collaboration company’s Chief Product Officer. Prior to BlueJeans, he was Senior Vice President of Products at Blackboard, Inc, a leading provider of video and collaboration technologies for the education industry. He’s also held various leadership positions at Autodesk, Inc., including managing Autodesk’s core products, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and at Adobe and Macromedia where he built and led the Web publishing and Flash businesses.Mark holds a B.A. from Brown University and an M.B.A. from the Walter A. Haas School of Business- University of California, Berkeley.

Support Lorenzo on Patreon.com Guest speaker: Rick Strassman PROGRAM NOTES: Date this lecture was recorded: August 5, 2019. Today’s podcast features a conversation with Dr. Rick Strassman, author of DMT The Spirit Molecule that took place last Monday evening in the Live Salon. During this wide-ranging interview Dr. Strassman discussed DMT, psilocybin, Gary Fisher, science, […]

This episode of Hashtag Health examines the trippy history of psychedelics and their modern comeback and potential uses. Join us this episode where we chat with Dr. Ken Tupper from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Tupper discusses how far the therapeutic applications of psychedelics has come since its research hiatus in the 60's. In addition to touching on subjects like micro-dosing and the potential pitfalls of recreational use, Dr. Tupper also discusses a research speciality of his -- a psychoactive brew called Ayahuasca. We also chat with Dr. Rick Strassman who was the first person in the United States to resume psychedelics research in humans since research stopped in the 60's. Dr. Strassman is a psychiatrist and discusses how strong the evidence is to back popular claims that psychedelics can be used to treat mental health conditions.

When people take certain types of psychedelic drugs, they enter into a mystical state characterized by a depersonalized fusion with a divine light. Proponents of psychedelic use claim that such states (which are also at the heart of many Eastern religious practices) are ultimately good for humanity and society. In addition, some scientists claim that mystical states, when induced by psychedelics, can have curative effects (e.g., reducing anxiety and depression). In this episode we deconstruct the psychedelic mystical experience and analyze the popular claim that such experiences are beneficial. Bibliography Books: Bancarz, S. & Peck, J. (2018). The Second Coming of the New Age: The Hidden Dangers of Alternative Spirituality in Contemporary America and Its Churches. Huxley, A. (1954). The doors of perception. Leary, T. (1980/1998). The Politics of Ecstasy: Fourth Edition. Ronin Publishsing. Leary, T., Metzner, R. & Alpert, R. (1992/2017). The psychedelic experience: A manual based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Mech, Timothy J. (2012). Pastors and Elders: Caring for the Church and One Another. Peterson, Eugene H. (1991). Answering God: The Psalms as Tools for Prayer. Strassman, R. (2001). DMT: The spirit molecule. Strassman, R. (2014). DMT and the soul of prophecy. Journal Articles: Anderson, T., Petranker, R., Rosenbaum, D., Weissman, C. R., Dinh-Williams, L. A., Hui, K., ... & Farb, N. A. (2019). Microdosing Psychedelics: Personality, mental health, and creativity differences in microdosers. Psychopharmacology, 236(2), 731-740. Griffiths, R. R., Johnson, M. W., Carducci, M. A., Umbricht, A., Richards, W. A., Richards, B. D., ... & Klinedinst, M. A. (2016). Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized double-blind trial. Journal of psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1181-1197. Gurin, L., & Blum, S. (2017). Delusions and the right hemisphere: a review of the case for the right hemisphere as a mediator of reality-based belief. The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 29(3), 225-235. Polito, V., & Stevenson, R. J. (2019). A systematic study of microdosing psychedelics. PloS one, 14(2), e0211023. Ramachandran, V. S. (1995). Anosognosia in parietal lobe syndrome. Consciousness and cognition, 4(1), 22-51. Smith, S. D., Dixon, M. J., Tays, W. J., & Bulman-Fleming, M. B. (2004). Anomaly detection in the right hemisphere: The influence of visuospatial factors. Brain and cognition, 55(3), 458-462. News: National Post: Is microdosing LSD a solution to the 'crisis of meaning' in modern life? Videos: NBC News New York: As 'Microdosing' Explodes in Popularity, New Look at Benefits, Side Effects of Daily Psychedelics Use Ted2008: Jill Bolte Taylor - My Stroke of Insight YouTube: Russell Brand Wants to Know About DMT | Joe Rogan YouTube: Jordan Peterson - Psilocybin Research YouTube: Yoda - Attachment leads to jealousy YouTube: Excited Delirium - Man ingests large quality of hallucinogenic mushrooms WHERE TO FIND US Website: notconformed.show notconformedshow.ca Email: info@notconformedshow.ca RSS Feed: (NEW! SimpleCast 2.0) https://feeds.simplecast.com/Q7v05iI6

Users of psychedelic drugs can become ardent evangelists for their wide distribution and use. In this episode we discuss how psychedelic propaganda is seeping into entertainment, science and education. We document a coordinated effort to promulgate psychedelic use and incorporate psychedelics into Western culture. Bibliography Books: Hofmann, A. (2013). LSD my problem child. Huxley, A. (1954). The doors of perception. Huxley, A. (1962). Island. Pollan, M. (2018) How to change your mind: What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression and transcendence. Strassman, R. (2001). DMT: The spirit molecule. Journal Articles: Griffiths, R. R., Richards, W. A., McCann, U., & Jesse, R. (2006). Psilocybin can occasion mystical-type experiences having substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance. Psychopharmacology, 187(3), 268-283. Griffiths, R. R., Johnson, M. W., Carducci, M. A., Umbricht, A., Richards, W. A., Richards, B. D., ... & Klinedinst, M. A. (2016). Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer: A randomized double-blind trial. Journal of psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1181-1197. Johnson, M. W., Garcia-Romeu, A., Cosimano, M. P., & Griffiths, R. R. (2014). Pilot study of the 5-HT2AR agonist psilocybin in the treatment of tobacco addiction. Journal of psychopharmacology, 28(11), 983-992. Johnson, M. W., Garcia-Romeu, A., & Griffiths, R. R. (2017). Long-term follow-up of psilocybin-facilitated smoking cessation. The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 43(1), 55-60. Ross, S., Bossis, A., Guss, J., Agin-Liebes, G., Malone, T., Cohen, B., ... & Su, Z. (2016). Rapid and sustained symptom reduction following psilocybin treatment for anxiety and depression in patients with life-threatening cancer: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of psychopharmacology, 30(12), 1165-1180. News Articles: BBC: The LSD cult that transformed America Clip Sources: YouTube: Shaman Oaks - DMT Trip Report - Part 4 - DMT TOLD ME TO YouTube: ITV News - Michael Pollan: Magic mushrooms and LSD could help solve mental health crisis YouTube: Jordan Peterson - The Shamanic Experience YouTube: Jordan Peterson - Psilocybin Research Dr. Kenneth Tupper on the Third Wave Podcast: Could Psychedelics Become A Crucial Part Of Our Education? YouTube; Roland Griffiths TED MED talk: The science of psilocybin and its use to relieve suffering YouTube: DMT: The Spirit Molecule - Movie excerpt: DMT research volunteers describe their experience YouTube: Graham Hancock - The real reason why DMT is banned - The Spirit Molecule YouTube: MAPS - Rick Doblin, Ph.D - Breakthrough for Psychedelic Medicine Paul Austin: Third Wave - Microdosing the Right Way Lucy (2014 film) Black Panther (2018 film) WHERE TO FIND US Website: notconformedshow.ca Email: info@notconformedshow.ca NEW! SimpleCast 2.0 RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/Q7v05iI6

Recently, there has been a renewed interest in the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs. In this episode we explore 1) how the use of psychedelic drugs can have a transformative and lasting impact on the worldviews of those who use them, 2) how a psychedelic experience can drive people to practice certain mainstream religions, and 3) claims that some mainstream religions were inspired by ancestral use of psychedelic drugs. While some people propose that psychedelics are a panacea for modern mental health issues and that they offer an easy and direct path to transcendence, we explore the dark side of the psychedelic experience, with a particular focus on the otherworldly entities people meet while under the influence of DMT (ayahuasca). Bibliography: Books: Hofmann, A. (2013). LSD my problem child. Huxley, A. (1954). The doors of perception. Kripal, Jeffrey J. (2011). Mutants & Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal. Pollan, M. (2018) How to change your mind: What the new science of psychedelics teaches us about consciousness, dying, addiction, depression and transcendence. Strassman, R. (2001). DMT: The spirit molecule. Strassman, R. (2014). DMT and the soul of prophecy Journal Articles: Bogenschutz, M.P., & Johnson, M.W. (2016). Classic hallucinogens in the treatment of addictions. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 64, 250-258. Carod-Artal, F.J. (2015). Hallucinogenic drugs in pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures. Neurologia, 30(1), 42-49. Dean, J. G. (2018). Indolethylamine-N-methyltransferase Polymorphisms: Genetic and Biochemical Approaches for Study of Endogenous N, N,-dimethyltryptamine. Frontiers in neuroscience, 12. Nichols, D.E. (2004). Hallucinogens. Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 101, 131-181. Magazine and News Articles: Dune, C. (2018). Welcome to the trip of your life: The rise of underground LSD guides. The Guardian. Wasson, R. G. (1957). Seeking the magic mushroom. Life, 42(19), 100-120. Clip Sources: YouTube: Joe Rogan Experience #1255 - Alex Jones Returns! YouTube: Joe Rogan Experience #1121 - Michael Pollan YouTube: ITV News - Michael Pollan: Magic mushrooms and LSD could help solve mental health crisis YouTube: DMT: A Religious Model with Rick Strassman M.D. YouTube: Rick Strassman: Test subjects' reactions to DMT YouTube: Rick Strassman - The Nature of the DMT Beings: Breaking Convention lecture July 2015 YouTube: Graham Hancock - The War on Consciousness BANNED TED TALK YouTube: Jordan Peterson on Psilocybin, MDMA, DMT as miracle cures Mentioned: CBC: Trudeau government gag order in CIA brainwashing case silences victims, lawyer says Babylon Bee Satire: Hillary Clinton Releases DNA Test Results Proving She's Only Half Lizard Person StudyFinds: Psychedelic Found In Toad Venom Helps Relieve Depression, Anxiety BBC: The LSD cult that transformed America Unseen Realm - Dr. Michael S. Heiser drmsh.com WHERE TO FIND US Website: notconformedshow.com Email: info@notconformedshow.com NEW! RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/Q7v05iI6

In this podcast, I spoke with Dr. Rick Strassman who is a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medince. From 1990 to 1995, Dr. Strassman performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the United States in more than 20 years, focusing on the naturally occurring compound DMT. He extensively covers these trials and his findings in his book DMT: The Spirit Molecule. For this discussion, we talked about his book DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, in which he compares and contrasts the prophetic state as depicted in the Hebrew Bible with the DMT state. The book dives into the theory of theoneurology, which posits that God designed the human brain as being able to serve as a channel of communication to the divine and Dr. Strassman hypothesizes that DMT could play a role in that.

Many years ago, Keera almost died. We're glad she didn't, but we have always been curious about the biological basis of what she experienced. Was her "journey outside of this reality," really real? Or was it a vivid hallucination caused by DMT, the psychoactive molecule theorized to flood your brain at the time of death? To find the answer, K+K talked to Dr. Rick Strassman, author of the book DMT: The Spirit Molecule, and one of the leading experts on how the molecule affects our moods, thoughts, and perceptions. Together, they explore how DMT works, the probable function it has in our lives and in our deaths, and what DMT has to do with near-death experiences. Find more about Dr. Strassman's work, or delve deeper into the science of DMT and the mystical experience with his incredibly fascinating books, at Rickstrassman.com Weirdly, we couldn't find any actual photos of the afterlife.

What exactly are the chemical reactions in the brain that occur during spiritual experiences? What do they do to us, and can they be isolated? This fascinating topic of discussion is talked about at length in this podcast with Dr. Rick Strassman. Dr. Rick Strassman is a board certified psychiatrist at the New Mexico School of Medicine, where he teaches. At UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved and funded clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers, and has served as a reviewer for several psychiatric research journals. He written groundbreaking books such as DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Inner Paths to Outer Space, and DMT and the Soul of Prophecy.   Special Guest: Dr. Rick Strassman https://www.rickstrassman.com/   Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

Dr. Rick Strassman was born in Los Angeles, California in 1952 (although presumably he wasn't a doctor at that point, at least not a credentialed one). As an undergraduate, he majored in zoology before transferring to Stanford University, where he graduated with departmental honors in biological sciences in 1973. He attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in New York, where he obtained his medical degree with honors in 1977. Dr. Strassman took his internship and general psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento, and received the Sandoz Award for outstanding graduating resident in 1981. After graduating, he worked for a year in Fairbanks, Alaska in community mental health and private psychiatric practice. From 1982-1983, he obtained fellowship training in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California, San Diego's Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He then served on the clinical faculty in the department of psychiatry at UC Davis Medical Center, before taking a full-time academic position in the department of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque in 1984. At UNM, Dr. Strassman performed clinical research investigating the function of the pineal hormone melatonin in which his research group documented the first known role of melatonin in humans. He also began the first new US government approved and funded clinical research with psychedelic drugs in over twenty years. Before leaving the University in 1995, he attained the rank of tenured Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and received the UNM General Clinical Research Center's Research Scientist Award. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers, and has served as a reviewer for several psychiatric research journals. He has been a consultant to the US Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran's Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. In 2007 he founded the Cottonwood Research Foundation, with Steve Barker and Andrew Stone,. From 1996 to 2000, while living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, Dr. Strassman worked in community mental health centers for Washington State in Bellingham and Port Townsend. For the next four years, he had a solo private practice in Taos, New Mexico. After two years working on the edge of the Navajo Reservation in Gallup NM, he returned to northern New Mexico in 2006, where he served at a mental health center in Espanola. Since mid-2008, he has been writing full-time. And has completed THREE books and is working on another seven most likely. He currently is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

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RICK STRASSMAN M.D. holds degrees from Stanford University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He took his internship and general psychiatry residency at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento and he spent ten years as a tenured professor at the University of Mexico he performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the US in over 20 years. His research involved the powerful naturally-occurring compound, DMT – N,N-dimethyltryptamine. This Led to this substance through his earlier study of the pineal gland as a potential biological locus for spiritual experiences, he administered several hundred doses of DMT to approximately 60 volunteers between 1990 and 1995. He wrote about this research in the popular book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio-book. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by Warner Bros distributing in Fall, 2011. With three distinguished collaborators, he co-authored Inner Paths to Outer Space, which looks more carefully at the common "other worlds" experience that volunteers frequently reported during his research. In this episode we spoke to Dr. Strassman in detail about his work on the ever mysterious molecule, DMT and it's role in human consciousness and evolution.

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Dr. Rick Strassman is a researcher and author best known for his DMT studies and his book inspired by them, DMT The Spirit Molecule.  Dr. Strassman's newest work, DMT and the Soul of Prophecy explores the similarities between the visions of the biblical prophets and the DMT state described by Strassman’s research volunteers. For a full write-up and more : THIRDEYEDROPS.com

This is Entheogen. Talk about tools for generating the divine within. Today is February 28, 2016, and we are discussing Psychedelic Medicine Trials with a participant in a recent psilocybin study, Kirk Rutter. Find the notes and links for this and other episodes at EntheogenShow.com. Sign up to receive an email when we release a new episode. Follow us @EntheogenShow on Twitter and like EntheogenShow on FaceBook. Thanks for listening. Special thanks to our guest on today’s show, Kirk Rutter, who offers listeners a rare glimpse of what it’s like to participate in a psychedelic medicine trial. Kirk worked with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, David Erritzoe (who sat in on the sessions), Prof. David Nutt (who oversaw the project), and Mark Bolstridge at the Imperial College of London, studying the impact of psilocybin on depression. Topics: Kirk shares a bit of background about why he sought out this study The screening process Kirk’s prior experience (none) and opinion of psychedelics before the study No interaction with the other participants during the trials, meeting these automatic allies after the conclusion of the trials. The benefit of the “dry run” of set and setting a week ahead of time. Compare this protocol to the DMT studies by Strassman – demonstrates the importance of a comfortable setting. Kirk offers the term “psychedelic turbulence”, and the analogy of taking off in a plane: passing through the clouds, there may be some turbulence, and then once you reach a certain height it becomes calm. Sanskrit text flashing in the darkness, faint geometrics, jewels, golden structures… Describing the session room: niceties like ambient laser lights, aroma machine, candles, fresh flowers. The music in the room. The care given to the playlist. The importance of the playlist as part of the protocol. Psychedelic lacrymation. The “psychedelic yawn”. We all share our deep cries. Using music to help embed the experience. The roles of David, Robin, and Mark and how they factored into the experience. Robin: “one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.” We all don’t like the zoo. (E.g. “Meerkats basking under sunlamps.”) Kirk’s experience of seeing “an Indian god ‘look in on me’ like a parent looking over a baby's crib” Kevin’s experience seeing the same deity as Kirk: Ganesh, the "remover of obstacles", the "God of wisdom, knowledge and new beginnings". He sounds like a good totem to have through the 25mg experience” Chanting, meditating Check out Kirk’s blog for a first person description of what it’s like to participate in modern psychedelic research, including videos from your accommodations at the Imperial College campus in London.

Mitch Schultz is the director of the highly acclaimed documentary DMT: The Spirit Molecule. In this episode, Brandon and Mitch discuss the documentary in depth, which follows the fascinating research done by Dr. Rick Strassman where he gave his patients the commonly occurring molecule DMT (dimethyltryptamine). They discuss many incredible accounts that his patients experienced in other dimensions of reality while on DMT, and why Dr. Strassman ultimately determined that his patients were actually dealing with a spiritual phenomenon.

After completing his groundbreaking research chronicled in DMT: The Spirit Molecule, Rick Strassman was left with one fundamental question: What does it mean that DMT, a simple chemical naturally found in all of our bodies, instantaneously opens us to an interactive spirit world that feels more real than our own world? When his decades of clinical psychiatric research and Buddhist practice were unable to provide answers to this question, Strassman began searching for a more resonant spiritual model. He found that the visions of the Hebrew prophets--such as Ezekiel, Moses, Adam, and Daniel--were strikingly similar to those of the volunteers in his DMT studies. Carefully examining the concept of prophecy in the Hebrew Bible, he characterizes a “prophetic state of consciousness” and explains how it may share biological and metaphysical mechanisms with the DMT effect. Examining medieval commentaries on the Hebrew Bible, Strassman reveals how Jewish metaphysics provides a top-down model for both the prophetic and DMT states, a model he calls “theoneurology.” Theoneurology bridges biology and spirituality by proposing that the Divine communicates with us using the brain, and DMT--whether naturally produced or ingested--is a critical factor in such visionary experience. This model provides a counterpoint to “neurotheology,” which proposes that altered brain function simply generates the impression of a Divine-human encounter. Theoneurology addresses issues critical to the full flowering of the psychedelic drug experience. Perhaps even more important, it points the way to a renewal of classical prophetic consciousness, the soul of Hebrew Bible prophecy, as well as unexpected directions for the evolution of contemporary spiritual practice.

In this episode we welcome special guest Dr Rick Strassman to the show. Rick Strassman MD performed the first new human studies with psychedelic drugs in the US in over 20 years. His research involved the powerful naturally-occurring compound, DMT – N,N-dimethyltryptamine. Led to this substance through his earlier study of the pineal gland as a potential biological locus for spiritual experiences, he administered several hundred doses of DMT to approximately 60 volunteers between 1990 and 1995. He wrote about this research in the popular book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, which has sold over 100,000 copies, has been translated into 12 languages, and is now available as an audio-book. It also inspired an independent documentary by the same name, picked up by Warner Bros distributing in Fall, 2011. With three distinguished collaborators, he co-authored Inner Paths to Outer Space, which looks more carefully at the common "other worlds" experience that volunteers frequently reported during his research. Since 1996, Dr. Strassman has been exploring models for the DMT effect focusing primarily on the Old Testament concept of prophecy. Prophecy is a spiritual experience which takes into account the apparently external, free-standing nature of the DMT "worlds," in which one's sense of self is highly preserved and interactive. The Old Testament concept of prophecy provides an alternative to other models that borrow more heavily from Eastern religious systems, and those of Latin American shamanism. Dr Strassman has just completed his recent work DMT and the Soul of Prophecy where he tackles the major unresolved issue with which he was left after finishing his DMT project nearly 20 years ago. This was to find a model that fit the data from the volunteers’ reports of the drug state. This ultimately led him to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) where the notion of a “prophetic state of consciousness” began taking shape. At the same time, in order to make sense of the Hebrew Bible, he turned to the classic medieval Jewish philosophers like Maimonides, who proposed rather sophisticated metaphysical/spiritual mechanisms for the prophetic experience. Thus, to the extent that the prophetic and DMT states resembled each other, Dr Strassman could propose metaphysical and spiritual mechanisms in common in addition to shared biological mechanisms.

DMT and the Soul of Prophecy:A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible (Park Street Press, 2014) asks a number of provocative questions about drugs, consciousness, prophecy, and the Hebrew Bible–with attention to how a particular chemical can help us understand mystical experience. DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is a molecule endogenous to several mammals including humans, as well as the active psychedelic ingredient in a number of plant species around the world–most notably in an Amazonian brew called ayahuasca. Rick Strassman‘s first book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, showcases his research in the 1990s at the University of New Mexico, during which he injected several volunteers with DMT as part of a government-sanctioned research project. During the trials, volunteers experienced a number of similar phenomena, such as communication with other-than-human beings, out-of-body experiences, and geometrically complex closed-eye visuals. DMT and the Soul of Prophecy complements Strassman's first book, but it also stands on its own and gives enough context of his DMT research to make sense of his arguments about prophecy in the Hebrew Bible. The new monograph aims to further interpret the data from Strassman's experiments in the 90s, by arguing that the notion of prophecy in the Hebrew Bible offers a compelling model for what happens in the DMT state. One might ask, then, if the Hebrew prophets were affected by DMT. Although it's not possible to know for sure, and Strassman doesn't claim that they were, he nonetheless draws significant parallels between DMT experiences and prophetic states in the Hebrew Bible. At the cross-section of biology, psychology, and religious studies, Strassman's monograph is sure to spark provocative conversations about the relationship between religion, drugs, and the politics of research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DMT and the Soul of Prophecy:A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible (Park Street Press, 2014) asks a number of provocative questions about drugs, consciousness, prophecy, and the Hebrew Bible–with attention to how a particular chemical can help us understand mystical experience. DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is a molecule endogenous to several mammals including humans, as well as the active psychedelic ingredient in a number of plant species around the world–most notably in an Amazonian brew called ayahuasca. Rick Strassman‘s first book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, showcases his research in the 1990s at the University of New Mexico, during which he injected several volunteers with DMT as part of a government-sanctioned research project. During the trials, volunteers experienced a number of similar phenomena, such as communication with other-than-human beings, out-of-body experiences, and geometrically complex closed-eye visuals. DMT and the Soul of Prophecy complements Strassman's first book, but it also stands on its own and gives enough context of his DMT research to make sense of his arguments about prophecy in the Hebrew Bible. The new monograph aims to further interpret the data from Strassman's experiments in the 90s, by arguing that the notion of prophecy in the Hebrew Bible offers a compelling model for what happens in the DMT state. One might ask, then, if the Hebrew prophets were affected by DMT. Although it's not possible to know for sure, and Strassman doesn't claim that they were, he nonetheless draws significant parallels between DMT experiences and prophetic states in the Hebrew Bible. At the cross-section of biology, psychology, and religious studies, Strassman's monograph is sure to spark provocative conversations about the relationship between religion, drugs, and the politics of research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

DMT and the Soul of Prophecy:A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible (Park Street Press, 2014) asks a number of provocative questions about drugs, consciousness, prophecy, and the Hebrew Bible–with attention to how a particular chemical can help us understand mystical experience. DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is a molecule endogenous to several mammals including humans, as well as the active psychedelic ingredient in a number of plant species around the world–most notably in an Amazonian brew called ayahuasca. Rick Strassman‘s first book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, showcases his research in the 1990s at the University of New Mexico, during which he injected several volunteers with DMT as part of a government-sanctioned research project. During the trials, volunteers experienced a number of similar phenomena, such as communication with other-than-human beings, out-of-body experiences, and geometrically complex closed-eye visuals. DMT and the Soul of Prophecy complements Strassman’s first book, but it also stands on its own and gives enough context of his DMT research to make sense of his arguments about prophecy in the Hebrew Bible. The new monograph aims to further interpret the data from Strassman’s experiments in the 90s, by arguing that the notion of prophecy in the Hebrew Bible offers a compelling model for what happens in the DMT state. One might ask, then, if the Hebrew prophets were affected by DMT. Although it’s not possible to know for sure, and Strassman doesn’t claim that they were, he nonetheless draws significant parallels between DMT experiences and prophetic states in the Hebrew Bible. At the cross-section of biology, psychology, and religious studies, Strassman’s monograph is sure to spark provocative conversations about the relationship between religion, drugs, and the politics of research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DMT and the Soul of Prophecy:A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible (Park Street Press, 2014) asks a number of provocative questions about drugs, consciousness, prophecy, and the Hebrew Bible–with attention to how a particular chemical can help us understand mystical experience. DMT (dimethyltryptamine) is a molecule endogenous to several mammals including humans, as well as the active psychedelic ingredient in a number of plant species around the world–most notably in an Amazonian brew called ayahuasca. Rick Strassman‘s first book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule, showcases his research in the 1990s at the University of New Mexico, during which he injected several volunteers with DMT as part of a government-sanctioned research project. During the trials, volunteers experienced a number of similar phenomena, such as communication with other-than-human beings, out-of-body experiences, and geometrically complex closed-eye visuals. DMT and the Soul of Prophecy complements Strassman’s first book, but it also stands on its own and gives enough context of his DMT research to make sense of his arguments about prophecy in the Hebrew Bible. The new monograph aims to further interpret the data from Strassman’s experiments in the 90s, by arguing that the notion of prophecy in the Hebrew Bible offers a compelling model for what happens in the DMT state. One might ask, then, if the Hebrew prophets were affected by DMT. Although it’s not possible to know for sure, and Strassman doesn’t claim that they were, he nonetheless draws significant parallels between DMT experiences and prophetic states in the Hebrew Bible. At the cross-section of biology, psychology, and religious studies, Strassman’s monograph is sure to spark provocative conversations about the relationship between religion, drugs, and the politics of research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices