This One Time On Psychedelics

For many of us who have dove into the world of psychedelic medicines, we have experienced the drastic shifts that can happen as a result in our lives. Sometimes these shifts are small & sometimes they are large, however, what I’ve come to understand is that in all cases, these shifts allow us to benefit from the shedding of one or more of the masks we have been wearing in our lives, leaving us with a purer, richer sense of who & what we truly are. Todays guest on the show is a woman who understands these shifts well & has experienced them firsthand. From a merely surviving workaholic in the workaholic culture so many of us know today to a heart centered pivot into the world of conscious leading as a result of her experiences with psychedelics & other powerful modalities, she is committed to helping her clients transform their businesses into consciously led organizations that break the long held molds of what corporate life looks like through her business, Dotconnect, which was named one of the fastest growing businesses on the ink5000 list in 2022 & more recently, her book, Now Here. Show Notes:(1:14) Dom’s Bio.(2:34) How did Dom become interested in psychedelics?(5:33) Dom’s first ceremony and what she experienced.(11:19) Being a little nervous is healthy…(15:35) Becoming a mom.(20:01) What are the differences between psilocybin and ayahuasca?(29:02) The real work with psychedelics begins after the ceremony!(36:28) How plant medicines have helped expand the relationship with self.(38:29) Connecting with your divine nature and understanding yourself.(44:12) How did plant medicines help with creativity?(50:22) Dom’s HIGHdeas.(53:10) Where you can reach Dom!(53:45) One final question…Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

What’s up everybody?! This is my first solo cast ever & it is for a very good reason! I love to keep you all updated on what I have coming down the pipeline & our current creation over here at Highly Optimized, which is the Conscious Cannabis Collective, is our biggest creation yet. Come hang with me as I bring you through all the ins & outs of the collective, including a VERY special offer for any of you who are looking to join the waitlist, which is now LIVE at highlyoptimized.me. I am wishing each of you the best day of your lives & am hoping to see you all on the inside of the CCC for an absolutely epic year of transformation together! https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

One of my all time favorite aspects of podcasting & doing the work I do is having the opportunity to meet absolutely EPIC humans that become instant brothers & sisters in my life. For me, that feeling of picking right up where we left off in a previous lifetime is one of the feelings that informs me I am in alignment & am on the right path to continue creating self awareness, self acceptance & ultimately, self realization as a divine, infinite being having a human experience. Stopping by to share his pure magic with each of you today is a man who, as I stated already, immediately felt like someone I had known my entire life when I met him. Not only this, but it is rare that I meet individuals with complimentary energy to my own, as, being a fire sign, I move fast & quick & would never expect those who aren’t wired this way to understand or care to live into the “all gas, no brakes” type mentality that I personally adore so much. In this episode, we dive into some absolutely hysterical stories of his, some of his personal theories that have come from psychedelic experiences & we also take a trip down the rabbit hole ourselves in discussing some far out topics that we hope you each enjoy as much as we did speaking about them.Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

As you guys may have been catching the drift of, I have been totally ridiculously obsessed with the idea of mineral optimization in the body as of late, especially when it comes to how to remineralize effectively when connecting with plant medicines. Todays guest on the show is a man who originally got into this topic after dealing with his own challenges in wanting to find the remedy for why he always felt so depleted after plant medicine ceremonies. I’m taking on this mission, his mission to serve others in this same way unfolded. He is now able to bring his clients on absolutely epic transformative retreats where they can connect to the medicine world & feel supported with an individualized plan based on blood & hair tests for how to achieve harmony in their mineralization levels before & after the retreat & also helps his 1:1 clients gain clarity around their tests from his consultation work. Show Notes:(0:57) Hamid’s Bio.(3:38) How did Hamid become the mineral shaman?(11:55) Working with different plant medicines.(29:45) Working out and genetics.(39:44) Shilajit. (48:09) We are capable of way more than we experience.(1:04:21) Where you can reach Hamid!(1:05:58) One final question…Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For any of you who have been listening to the show for some time now, you know full well my love & affinity for cultivating Cannabis organically & consciously. One of my absolute favorite aspects of this passion is the individuals I meet who are in alignment with cultivating in this way. The reason for this is not simply due to the fact that we can agree on our values & expand each others knowledge pertaining to cultivation techniques, but is instead due to the notion that if someone is passionate about cultivating in this way, that they are undoubtedly someone who has done a fair amount of inner work & has a deep connection to themselves & the world at large, especially with regards to nature. Todays guest on the show is a man who when I first met, we immediately hit it off for the aforementioned reasons, among many others. He is the founder of the Klickitat medical Cannabis resource center in the Columbia River Gorge, in which he supplies education & resources pertaining to Cannabis & is also the owner & lead grower behind Titan Farm, in which he is focused on producing micro batch, organic, regeneratively grown hemp products to his customers & patients. In todays episode, we will be diving into his background in psychedelic medicines & what role they have played in him doing the work he is doing today, his views around the current themes in the Cannabis industry & what he feels may be being lost with regards to the true medicine of Cannabis within the way in which Cannabis is being marketed today, his view on what he calls “psychedelic moments” & much, much more. Show Notes:(1:25) Travis’ Bio.(3:38) How did Travis get into plant medicine?(7:06) Travis’ first experience with mushrooms. (12:10) Is this actually what’s fulfilling me?(14:18) Travis tells two stories on why you should be careful with taking psychedelics!(29:14) Travis’ viewpoint and relationship with cannabis.(47:10) Growing cannabis and the changes you see.(57:05) Where you can reach Travis!(58:18) One final question…Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

I imagine for all of us that have been curious & interested in the realm of psychedelic medicines for some time now, it is easy to see that the landscape surrounding the industry of these medicines is developing & shifting rapidly. While many people are focused on wanting things to stay the same way they were, others of us recognize that with anything in life, change is the only status quo & as such, it leaves us with questions such as where the industry be going, what new exciting opportunities are opening up & what we can expect to see moving forward. Todays guest on the show is a gentleman who is at the forefront of this revolution & someone I am extremely interested in conversing with to get his thoughts on these questions & more. He is a seasoned technology executive equipped with strong expertise in realms such as corporate finance, public markets & M&A. Most recently, he was the co-founder & CEO of Future Fertility, which was focused on AI applications for human infertility before moving into his newest project as CEO of Mindset Pharma. Mindset Pharma is a company who’s mission it is to be on the cutting edge of developing next generation psychedelic medicines to treat neurological & psychiatric disorders & in this episode, we will be expanding upon his mission within this company, how he first became interested in the business of psychedelic medicines to help the world at large heal & much, much more.Show Notes:(1:15) Jame’s Bio.(2:37) How did James get into the business of psychedelics?(8:42) What are the challenges regarding psychedelic usage?(12:36) What kind of new psychedelics is James creating?(22:04) The most interesting part of James’ work.(33:38) The future of psychedelics.(41:27) What has been the most fulfilling part of James’ life/business?   (46:47) Where you can reach James!(47:41) One final question…About James LanthierJames Lanthier, CEO of Mindset Pharma is a seasoned technology executive with strong expertise in corporate finance, public markets and M&A. Most recently, Mr. Lanthier was a co-founder and CEO of Future Fertility, an innovative early stage developer of AI applications for human infertility. As a C-Suite executive, Mr. Lanthier has assisted in the growth and successful exit of numerous technology-enabled businesses through the public markets, including Mood Media, the world’s largest in-store media provider, and Fun Technologies, a pioneer in online casual games.Connect with Jameshttps://twitter.com/MindsetPharma https://twitter.com/JamesLanthier https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindset-pharma-inc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lanthier-243b9791/ Check us out at Highlyoptimzed.meThank you to Freedom Builderz for Making this Podcast Possible!Building online platforms for visionaries & influencers.https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

In todays episode, I wanted to bring back a very dear friend of mine & someone who every time I speak with, I learn an invaluable amount of info from. Also, based on the fact that his episodes always do very well in terms of views, he is a crowd favorite amongst all of you & as you will hear in this episode, he brought the heat as usual! He is a doctor of medical qi-gong, an advanced CHEK practitioner, a psychedelic facilitator & the man who I personally work with to optimize my mind, body & spirit. My latest obsession within his massive skill set is remineralizing my body & I am telling you guys that the work he does in this field has been an absolute game changer for me with regards to feeling Highly Optimized in every facet of my life. Show Notes:(3:09) What is an H.T.M.A. test?(4:48) Doing more damage than good…(11:23) Healing with plant medicines.(15:46) The results of Ryan’s HTMA test.(23:26) Minerals and their relationship with each other.(26:36) Spotting imbalances.(26:06) The ultimate goal of reaching equilibrium.(45:52) The pain teaches us how to care for ourselves. (52:39) The emphasis on our environment.    (56:42) Where you can reach Jason!Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For anyone who is aware of the psychedelic space, it is no secret that these medicines can initiate some incredibly powerful transformations. This being said, in my experience, the initiation is just that, the initiation. What is left to discover is how to then take that spark that was created within the experience & stoke it gently yet persistently enough to allow it to take flame & become the full on fire that can fuel us into a higher quality expression & fulfillment in life. Stopping by to hang with us today on the show is a man who has made the stoking of that spark aforementioned his life’s work. Whether it’s his work in coaching, facilitating breathwork & Cannabis work or in being a spiritual guide, he has helped numerous clients not only understand their goals to a deeper degree, but also feel confident in going for those goals & achieving them. Show Notes:  (2:12) A recap from Adam’s podcast. (4:50) How did Adam first get into psychedelics? (19:24) What is a H.S.P.? (35:25) A MAJOR synchronicity… (36:02) “ That which we resist, persists!” (38:48) Helping people understand psychedelics. (48:54) Do what works for YOU! (54:34) The archaic revival… (56:16) Let’s talk about cannabis. (1:02:29) Where you can reach Adam! (1:03:06) One final question… About Adam:My name is Adam. I am a coach, breathworker and spiritual guide. I help guide people from feeling stressed and overwhelmed to calm, centered and in alignment with their highest self. Through finding a balance of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies you too can live the life of your dreams.Connect with AdamIG https://www.instagram.com/adam.carbary/ WEBSITE: www.embraceandexpand.comCheck out Adam’s Free Somatic Breathwork Practicehttps://insig.ht/vPqQjE5OIyb Thank you to Freedom Builderz for Making this Podcast Possible!Building online platforms for visionaries & influencers.https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

When we stop to think for a second about just how far psychedelic medicines have come with regards to research, application & popularity, it would be easy to ask ourselves how much farther this realm can expand into, however, as our guests today on the show will open your mind to, we’ve only just begun seeing the possibilities of what this industry is going to expand into. Stopping by to share their time & wisdom with us today on the show are individuals who are leading way the way when it comes to innovation in the psychedelic space. Within their project Enosis Therapeutics, which is a medical technology & psychedelic research company, they have found a way to be the first to leverage virtual reality to contextually modulate psychedelic therapy to improve treatment outcomes. In addition, they have also created the worlds first in clinic application of augmented psychedelic assisted psychotherapy & in todays episode, we will be diving into how they got into the work they are doing today, what they believe the future of this type of work could look like & much, much more. Show Notes:(2:24) How did Agnieszka and Prash first get into psychedelics?(7:47) How did the idea of using VR in the psychedelic space come to be?(11:49) The first time using psychedlics and VR therapy.(25:30) Using VR therapy with other medicines. (33:03) Making the experience immersive. (44:35) Using new technology and its impact on the psychedelic community. (50:23) What are the goals with VR therapy going forward?(54:53) Where you can reach Agnieszka and Dr. Puspanathan!(57:05) One final question…Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

With psychedelics exploding in popularity & having a resurgence of interest in the modern day, it is more important than ever to ensure we are each well informed on these topics, how to discern if they are right for us in our lives & aware of the tools that can assist us in these experiences. Amongst the many tools available to us within this space, none are more available & easier to tap into than our breath. Our breath is one of the universal principles between each of us as without it, we would cease to exist & therefore, we each have an opportunity to not only explore the various techniques available to us today, but to also make them our own by experimenting & building upon what we learn within this vast realm we call breathwork. Todays guest on the show is a world class breathwork instructor who works primarily in the realm of transformational breathwork, which focuses upon a direct application of conscious, connected breathing to bring forth the notion of letting go & surrendering & allow us to more easily apply these concepts to our lives as a whole. In addition, he is also an experienced psychedelic educator & speaks to his own experiences, shares his insights into this world at events such as the Detroit Psychedelic Conference & is passionate about de-stigmatizing these medicines & providing resources as to how to connect with them consciously & responsibly. In todays episode, we will be diving into how he was introduced to this world, the impact these medicines have had on him, what they have done to help him express more of his authentic self & much, much more! Show Notes:(3:35) How did Ankhara go from “just saying no”, to saying YES to psychedelics?(8: 27) Why is it important to educate people in this subject?(14:44) How Ankhara met his mentor and what he’s learned.(25:49) Psychedelics and martial arts.(29:53) Here’s some wisdom for people on proper dosage.(35:49) The crystal kingdom and it’s usage in plant medicine.(46:36) Advice for using these tools during an experience.(50:58) Where you can reach Ankhara!(52:36) One final question…Connect with Ankhara@cosmic_roots_creations on IGThank you to Freedom Builderz for making this episode possible!https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague