THIRD EYE DROPS

Contemplative psychotherapist, Dr. Miles Neale returns to the mind meld to guide us through the quarantine and chaos. His book, Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human is available now. Dr. Neale himself is a student of Tibetan Buddhism, having studied the path for over two decades. For more information on his contemplative studies course go here. In this mind meld, we chat about the power of contemplative study in times like this, why we need a middle path approach more than ever, and why the hero's journey just went from hypothetical to literal for millions of people. Support Third Eye Drops! Crowd-sponsor us and get rewards on Patreon Review and sub on Apple Podcasts Visit Thirdeyedrops.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ungoogleable Michaelangelo enters the mind meld!  Michaelangelo is a mercurial multidisciplinary wonder-dipper. More specifically, he creates 'cosmic, comedic, and contemplative content. He's a multimedia artist who finds expression through visual media, music, writing, acting/performance, filmmaking, and oratory storytelling.' You can catch his podcast, Self Portraits as Other People on apple podcasts or wherever you listen. Visiting THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Get some medicinal drips from Vermont Pure CBD (use coupon code thirdeyedrops) Crowd-sponsoring the show and getting more podcast content on Patreon Leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Vervaeke, a philosophy and cognitive science professor at the University of Toronto, shares his thoughts on the pressing meaning crisis in contemporary society. He discusses the importance of inward-facing practices and mythological contexts for personal growth. The conversation dives into the contrast between rationality and empiricism, exploring how constructive dialogue can enhance self-awareness. Vervaeke advocates for a synthesis of Eastern and Western philosophies to foster collective wisdom and meaningful engagement in today’s world.

Michelle Janikian enters the mind meld! Michelle is the author of Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion. She's also a journalist who's written for publications like High Times, Rolling Stone and Playboy. In this one, we riff about the state of psychedelic counterculture and where it's headed. We also get into our own spiritual meanderings and why we definitely need a Mulder/Scully psychological protocol. Support us by- Visiting THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Get some medicinal drips from Vermont Pure CBD (use coupon code thirdeyedrops) Crowd-sponsoring the show and getting more podcast content on Patreon Leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For rewards and podcasts you can't hear anywhere else, support us on Patreon Photographer, artist, and podcaster, Nick Onken enters the mind meld! In this one, we chat about how Nick went from being an artistic kid to photographing some of the biggest celebrities in the world. We also rap about overcoming conditioning, why it's so important to dive into your subconscious programming, the power of psychedelic medicine and oodles more. Support us by- Visiting THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Buying the world's best underwear by Sheath (use coupon code 'thirdeyedrops') Crowd-sponsoring the show and getting more podcast content on Patreon Leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For rewards and 30 more minutes with Colin, support us on Patreon Author of The Courage Habit, Kate Swoboda enters the mind meld! Kate and I chat about the close relationship between fear and courage. We also riff on the importance of a personal narrative, the hero's journey, and why we're so addicted to the self-limiting psychological patterns that hold us back. Support us by- Visiting THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Get some medicinal drips from Vermont Pure CBD (use coupon code thirdeyedrops) Crowd-sponsoring the show and getting more podcast content on Patreon Leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For rewards and 30 more minutes with Colin, support us on Patreon Colin Frangicetto is a musician and artist most well-known for playing in the band Circa Survive. Colin returns to the mind meld to rap Carl Jung, spiral dynamics, the psychic forces that rule society, staying humble and more. Support us by- Visiting THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Buying the world's best underwear by Sheath (use coupon code 'thirdeyedrops') Crowd-sponsoring the show and getting more podcast content on Patreon Leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For rewards and podcast extras, become a patron! Best known for his work with The Glitch Mob, Justin Boreta is an electronic music producer and wonder-seeker. Justin returns the mind meld to talk to riff about his latest ambient project featuring Alan Watts, the medicinal value of laughter, the mind-altering power of sound, ayahuasca and more. Support us by- Visiting THIRDEYEDROPS.com   Buying some top-notch CBD From Vermont Pure CBD (use coupon code 'thirdeyedrops') Crowd-sponsoring the show and getting more podcast content on Patreon Leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and get rewards on patreon! Sophia Rokhlin enters the mind meld! Sophia is the co-author of When Plants Dream: Ayahuasca, Amazonian Shamanism and the Global Psychedelic Renaissance. She also directs the sustainable ayahuasca cultivation program at the Temple of the Way of Light in the Peruvian Amazon. Support Third Eye Drops-- For a full write-up and more pop over to THIRDEYEDROPS.com  Give us a psychic smooch by leaving us a 5 star review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support us and get rewards on patreon! Autodidactic mythologist, psychology extraordinaire, and Myths That Make Us host, Erick Godsey returns to the mind meld to riff about what happens when we use the hero's journey as a psycho-mythological tool for self-development. Catch his podcast, The Myths that Make Us here. Check out the 12 steps of monomyth here. Support Third Eye Drops: Crowd-sponsor us and get rewards on Patreon Review and sub on Apple Podcasts Visit Thirdeyedrops.com Buy some CBD from Vermont Pure CBD with coupon code 'thirdeyedrops' at 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices