This One Time On Psychedelics

Speaking to my own experiences within the realm of plant medicines, I have found one of the most potent effects from these experiences to be the ability for me to deepen my physical, emotional, mental & spiritual intelligence. For me, intelligence has been far more profound than knowledge, as while knowledge is defined as the collection of skills & information a person has, intelligence is directly related to how an individual applies his or her knowledge to their experience of life. In a world that is left brain dominant, I have found that plant medicines have illuminated the path for me to connect deeply to my own innate intelligence & as a result, they have opened up the opportunity to have a nice cosmic giggle from time to time from the incredible gift that is the innate intelligence of the human mind, body & spirit. Stopping by to share his time & wisdom with us today on the show is an individual who has made it his life mission to help others gain physical, emotional, mental & spiritual intelligence in the important work he creates in the world. He is the CEO of “Wellness Wisdom Media” & host of “Wellness Wisdom”, which is a show committed to providing wisdom from some of the greatest minds in todays world as to how to create authentic well being in their experience of life in order to live a life full of confidence, freedom & optimal wellness. He is also a dedicated father & husband & is passionate about guiding others who are looking to increase their quality of life through his free guides & the incredible community & tribe he has created by joining like minded individuals together to support one another in their experience of life & if all of that wasn’t enough, he is also someone who has benefitted from the conscious, intentional use of plant medicines. Within this episode, we will be diving into some of these experiences, the notion of less being more within the plant medicines space & what his experiences have allowed for within his journey of life.Show Notes:(3:03) How Josh first got into cannabis.(9:26) How to know when you’re really ready. (20:01) Knowing how to get the most out of an experience. (35:13) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (40:03) Understanding the Ego.(55:24) Josh looking back on his psychedelic experience, and his takeaways.(1:15:35) Where you can reach Josh.(1:16:57) Josh’s final piece of advice for the listeners!About Josh:Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media, host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast and the creator of the BREATHE: Breath & Wellness Program.Josh has spent the past 19+ years as a trainer, researcher, and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world.The Wellness Force Media Mission is to help humans heal mental, emotional and physical health through podcasts, programs, and a global community that believe in optimizing our potential to live life well.Josh's life is dedicated to supporting humanity coming together as one.Connect with Josh:IG: @joshtrentofficialIG: @wellnessforceWebsite:https://wellnessforce.com/Podcast: https://wellnessforce.com/podcast-2/Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Oftentimes in my life, I have the opportunity to meet someone who the conversation flows effortlessly with & when I dive into their story, I almost always recognize similarities between our journeys, specifically with regards to our psychedelic experiences & our concept of life as a whole. Todays guest on the show is someone who I happened to have that exact experience with & am beyond excited to share with each of you today. He is a man on a mission to create the sense of community that, for many, is lacking in the world at large right now. With his immense amount of knowledge in fitness, where he combines the realms of kettlebell, steelMace & club bell fitness, he is well on his way to growing his community to bigger & bigger heights & in todays episode, we will be diving into his introduction to psychedelics, what these experiences have done for him & who he has been able to become as a result of shedding the skin of societal programming to become the version of himself you are each hearing here today. Show Notes: (3:46) Danny’s journey into experiencing Psychedelics for the first time. (11:10) The power and responsibility that comes with using Cannabis & an amazing story about Danny’s cat. (28:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (30:10) Plant medicines improving your overall life and helping connect to your true self. (1/2)(43:30) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (44:50) Plant medicines improving your overall life and helping connect to your true self. (2/2) (51:15) Quantum theory and the beauty of not knowing. (1:06:15) Where you can reach Danny Cola. (1:11:45)  Danny Cola’s final piece of advice for listeners! https://www.highlyoptimized.meThis episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

As many of you who have been listening to this show for even a little while know, I am extremely passionate about revealing the true potential & power of Cannabis as a spiritual aid & ally that can serve us in our lives to help us become more self aware & understand ourselves at deeper levels. In doing this, I recognized quite quickly that although I had stumbled upon this notion completely by chance in my own life, this was no new way of viewing Cannabis. Indigenous cultures & occult practices dating back thousands of years have viewed Cannabis in this way & it is only in the last hundred or so years in particular that Cannabis has been so wrongly demonized & stigmatized, leading to the current movement by individuals like myself & todays guest to rewrite the script that society has painted regarding this ancient plant teacher. Stopping by to share his wisdom, experience & knowledge with us today on the show is an individual who has spent 50 years traveling spiritual & medicine pathways. He is the author & editor of 3 books, including “Cannabis & Spirituality, An Explorers Guide To An Ancient Plant Spirit Ally” & the forthcoming book “How Psychedelics Can Help Save The World, Visionary & Indigenous Voices Speak out” & is also an educator, conference organizer, speaker, Cannabis Ceremony leader, is the creative director of the “Spirit Plant Medicine Conference” in Vancouver, British Columbia & if all of that wasn’t enough, he also interviews leading influencers in psychedelics & consciousness transformation for the Stephen Gray Vision YouTube Channel. In this episode, we will be diving into his work, what the catalyst was in his life for embarking upon this type of work, how to apply what he shares into each of your own individual spiritual journeys & much, much more.Show Notes:(3:10) How Stephen first got into cannabis.(5:18) What allowed Stephen to find spirituality.(18:31) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (20:34) The idea of coming back into the feminine energy.(34:08) The importance of carrying on tradition. (43:30) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (45:20) What Stephen has seen in the Buddhist world. (49:28) Humility…(1:09:19) Where you can reach Stephen.(1:12:50) Stephen’s final piece of advice for the listeners!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.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

When it comes to the current psychedelic renaissance happening today, I believe the age old notion applies for all of us who call ourselves psychedelic proponents that we are standing on the shoulders of the giants that have paved the way for us thus far. These individuals, like todays guest on the show, have not only risked their freedom, but have done so to be able to destigmatize these medicines & allow them to be slowly re-imagined by society at large as the potent & powerful medicines & teachers they rightly are. Todays guest on the show is a gentleman who I, as well as countless others in the world of Cannabis, have looked up to as an icon, proponent & comedic relief within the movement to bring Cannabis out of the dark ages & into the light of awe that it is currently experiencing in the world today. He is one half of the iconic duo “Cheech & Chong”, which for over 40 years has been supplying the world with deep belly laughter surrounding the subject of Cannabis & the little quirks all of us Cannabis lovers know so well with the plant, he also played a star role as “Leo” in “That 70’s show” & along with these incredible accomplishments, he has also gone through his fair share of hardships in being an activist for Cannabis, most recently being arrested & put in jail at the age of 65 in 2003 for selling pipes on the internet that could be used for smoking Cannabis. In this episode, we will be diving into his epic career that propelled Cannabis to a new height of mainstream attention, his journeys with other psychedelics, the hardships he has endured & much, much more. So, please help me in welcoming the one, the only, mister Tommy Chong to the show! Show Notes:(3:14) How Tommy got into psychedelics. (21:31) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (28:45) Tommy’s brother, one tough S.O.B. (34:23) Tommy’s first acid trip. (41:00) Tommy’s trip to prison. (52:08) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (1:03:04) Tommy’s philosophy on material things.(1:03:43) Where you can reach Tommy.(1:04:36) Tommy’s final piece of advice for the listeners!Connect with TommyIG: @heytommychong IG: @tommychongcannabisWebsite: https://tommychong.com/ Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Oftentimes when we think about psychedelic & plant medicine experiences, the conversation is based around large doses of these medicines to receive insights, downloads & “aha” moments, however, not only is microdosing an extremely effective methodology for connecting with these medicines, but it also aids in the harm reduction realm in allowing people to experience many of the same benefits without having to have an experience that, for many people, could end up doing more harm than good. My favorite part of microdosing is that while I do not feel psychedelics are meant for everyone, applying microdosing techniques will allow for more individuals who are interested in experiencing the potential within the psychedelic space with a safe methodology to do so & I feel that by bringing the subject of microdosing forth, all of us that are psychedelic proponents can position ourselves as the change that I feel is necessary within the psychedelic space to continue to paint a positive picture of these medicines to society at large. Todays guest on the show is an absolute expert when it comes to microdosing protocols, specifically for psilocybin, & along with this skill set, he is also a leading proponent behind the ideology of adding other modalities, such as breathwork, language work, reiki & the like into these protocols to allow his clients to create lasting daily ritual practices that can serve them in integrating the messages they receive throughout their microdosing protocol. He is the host of the “Innate Flow” podcast, which I was a recent guest on & highly recommend & is also the creator & coach behind the “Innate Flow Microdose Immersion” where he assists his clients in creating the necessary structure, framework & ritual practices needed to gain long lasting results for his clients within their microdosing protocols & in todays episode, we will be diving into his journey, what got him interested in microdosing, what his personal experience in micro & macro dosing with psychedelics has been & much, much more.About Nate:Nate Baumgardner raises the global frequency through his energy work, plant medicine coaching and breathwork facilitation. He is an Advanced Reiki Practitioner, an InFLAUX breathwork coach and a Level 2 Enlifted Coach. In the winter of 2021, Nate left Morrison Colorado on a journey to explore the natural beauty of the country with his dog, living and coaching nomadically. Through his flagship program the Innate Flow Microdose Immersion Nate aims to further the evolution of our collective consciousness, and aid in humanity’s healing harnessing the power of microdosing entheogens.Connect with NateWebsite: https://innateflow.co/Email: nate@innateflow.coIG: @innate.flowShow Notes:(3:52) Attention is energy. (14:20) Combining therapy, psychedelics and coaching.(17:56) You may need help…(21:03) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (37:10) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (51:24) Where you can reach Nate.(53:12) Nate’s final piece of advice for the listeners!Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

When it comes to our psychedelic experiences, I have found that one of the main aspects of whether we come out the other side of these experiences seeing them as “good” or “bad” is the stories we have surrounding both what we deem “good” & “bad” experiences & furthermore, how we use the information we gain in our experiences to architect & add to the overall story of our life. Todays guest on the show is a gentleman who is not only a very close & dear friend of mine, but is also someone who has been present in many of my psychedelic journeys within the last few years & is a master of architecting positive & potent stories from which our lives can be created from. He is the host of “The Story Engine” podcast, which is a show dedicated to illuminating the role that stories play in connecting entrepreneurs deeper to their clients, is an Amazon best selling author of “The Story Engine” book, is a coach who helps his clients create stories that allow them to create world class presentations that lead to more sales both through his 1 on 1 work & his group program, Story Pro & if all of that wasn’t enough, he is also a shining example of what can happen when we integrate our plant medicine & psychedelic experiences alike to break free of our current matrix in order to bring forth a higher amount of fulfillment in our lives. Kyle Gray Kyle Gray is an entrepreneur, story strategist and author who helps coaches, startups and influencers use storytelling to better communicate their unique value, and create connection and trust with their audience. He combines timeless storytelling with cutting edge marketing to ensure you’ve got the right story to tell while presenting, on a sales call or in conversation, both online and offline.Connect with Kyle:IG: @heykylegrayWebsite: https://www.thestoryengine.co/Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!Show Notes:(4:22) How Kyle first got into psychedelics. (11:06) Kyle’s first time…(13:45) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (17:44) Being connected to what you’re creating.(28:07) Kyles experience with mushrooms.(51:30) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (1:06:16) Where you can reach Kyle.(1:10:05) Kyle’s final piece of advice for the listeners!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Within the world of psychedelics & plant medicines alike, it seems as though new information is coming out daily in the present day that is laying credence to the long held beliefs surrounding the potential for physical, emotional, mental & spiritual healing through these medicines. For those of us that have connected with these medicines & teachers & experienced this potential, the beauty of this is that we are finally gaining access to the scientific evidence to support these claims & as a result, are further able to de stigmatize the long held societal beliefs surrounding these medicines, which have resulted in them being lumped in with harsh drugs such as heroin & cocaine. Todays guest on the show is a man who has made it his life’s work to not only understand the mechanisms behind these medicines in his own life, but to also share his findings with the world at large through his numerous projects, shows, films & documentaries to be able to empower each individual curious about psychedelic medicine with the framework & knowledge necessary to use discernment in his or her life as to whether these medicines are right for them in their lives. He is the host of both “Limitless” & “Psychedelica” on Gaia, is the host of the “Ben Stewart Podcast” is the creator of documentaries such as “Awake In The Darkness”, & the “DMT Quest Documentary” & is the creator of films such as “Esoteric Agenda”, “Kymatica” & “Ungrip”, to name but a few & if all of this wasn’t enough, he is also one of the most articulate & well versed individuals on the subject of plant medicines & psychedelics alike that I have had ever had the pleasure of knowing in my life. Show Notes:(3:26) Being a seeker & the importance of community(18:30) Sacrificing for things bigger than you.(26:47) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (28:00) Vulnerability birthing courage & strength.(40:00) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (41:55) Psychedelics improving your baseline reality and formal jobs.(53:45) Ben’s most recent journey, amazing experiences & philosophy.(1:16:16) Where you can reach Ben.(1:17:22) Ben's final piece of advice for the listeners! This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

As I have often talked about on this show, connecting with plant medicines & psychedelics alike without the necessary step of integration is synonymous with the idea of asking someone for directions & then ignoring the directions they give to you. Without integration, we are unable to fully “receive” the messages our PEAK experiences with these medicines have the opportunity to give us & as a result, we risk missing out on the gems of wisdom that could potentially help us change our day to day, sober realities long after our PEAK experiences with these plants have concluded. Todays guest on the show is someone who has connected with plant medicines & psychedelics alike while simultaneously employing & focusing upon the concept of integration within her experiences & as a result, has not only been able to have profound shifts in her life, but has also been able to “hang up the phone” as Terrance McKenna famously stated, enter sobriety in her life & use that sobriety as the ultimate tool to allow for further integration of all of the plant medicine & psychedelic experiences she has had within her life. She is the host of the Amy Edwards show, which is a show dedicated to helping its listeners transform their lives & become their best & most rocking version of themselves through more efficient & effective habits, mindset shifts & radical honesty & is a radio personality, a mother & a rock & roll musician who has released a total of 5 albums as a solo artist & if all of that wasn’t enough, she is also the author of two books & in todays show, we will be exploring her experiences with psychedelics, what her major downloads & insights have been within these medicines, her favorite integration practices, her experience with sobriety as a psychedelic experience in & of itself & much, much more. Show Notes:(3:58) How Amy got into psychedelics.(9:34) The importance of doing lead-in work, prior to an experience.(21:35) K E T A M I N E.(27:39) Check out FreedomBuilderz.com! (29:40) More on Ketamine. (34:24) Ryan’s experiences with psylocibin.  (40:47) Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! (49:07) Why Amy got sober, and some advice from her.(1:01:37) Where you can reach Amy!(1:02:07) Amy’s final piece of advice for the listeners!Amy EdwardsAmy Edwards is the host of The Amy Edwards Show, a podcast to help others transform their life and become their best, most rocking version through more efficient and effective habits, mindset shifts, and radical honesty. Amy has recorded and released 5 albums as a solo rock and roll artist, is the author of two books, is a radio personality, and is a mom to two girls. She believes in using her voice to empower us all! Connect with Amy:https://www.amyedwards.com/ The Amy Edwards Show https://omny.fm/shows/theamyedwardsshow/playlists/theamyedwardsshow https://www.facebook.com/theamyedwardsshow https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/ https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Thttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For anyone who has connected with plant medicines & psychedelics before, I imagine it’s no mystery that these medicines & teachers have the ability to bring forth heightened creativity, unlock aspects of our heart & soul’s callings & allow us to take an objective view of the path we are currently on & simultaneously view other paths we could choose to embark upon. This being said, all too often psychedelic enthusiasts have these experiences & fail to take action on them thereafter the experience, leading them to either not live the version of life that is greatest & grandest in nature for them &/or believe they must need another journey to be able to access that feeling of passion & purpose once more. I often talk about this as these individuals mistaking the medicine itself as the “sun” or “moon”, with the sun & moon in this example acting as our own intuition & ability to access these states while in our sober reality & todays guest on the show is leading the charge in being able to guide her clients not only into connecting with the medicine of psilocybin in ways that ensure harm reduction tactics are employed, minimum effective dosing protocols are practiced & that they understand that all this medicine is doing is showing them the possibilities that already exist within them, but is also doing so in a way that allows them to have a deeper sense of direction & intention within the experience & a solid integration platform after the experience has concluded. In addition, she is also a master in the realms of content creation, branding, social media, bio hacking & more & employs her unique skill set within the plant medicine space to allow her clients to maximize their creative potential & unlock deeper layers of their purpose in the work they do together. Show Notes:This week, on Episode 65 of the This One Time on Psychedelics Podcast, we talk with  Brand Stylist™, psychonaut, and holistic guide Bijous Finney about:(3:52) How Bijou first got into plant medicines.(13:51) Ryan’s father being a major reason why he’s the person he is today.(18:32) The best analogy for death. (29:35) It’s important to know your dose.(53:25) Where you can reach Bijou. (54:16) One Final question.A gift from Bijous! Follow the link to download the Microdosing Guide for Conscious Entrepreneurs and Use the code HighOP to get $10 off!   https://bio.site/mushroommamasitaBijous Finney:Bijou is a Brand Stylist™, psychonaut and holistic guide specializing in visionary life design for conscious entrepreneurs & couples.  Her therapeutic coaching process is a mix of new age & ancient teachings that support business owners & lovers in the use of psychedelics and healing practices to retrain their nervous systems and clear limiting mental blocks. You can find her on Instagram as MushroomMamasita, follow her to learn more about this integration alchemist and her transformational retreat experiences and 1-on-1 virtual therapeutic coaching sessions. Connect with Bijous:www.storyxstyle.com Insta: @MushroomMamasita Thank you to our podcast sponsors!Freedom Builderz - https://www.freedombuilderz.com/ Building profitable online programs FOR coaches using Kajabi so they can smoothly hit 10k months!https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

One of my favorite aspects stemming from the realm of plant medicines & psychedelics alike is the never ending questions that I find those who connect with these medicines ask about life as a whole. For me, curiosity, imagination & awe make up some of my favorite states of awareness in life & when I have the opportunity to meet others who not only share a mutual love for these medicines & states but are also passionate about diving into their own investigations into the many mysteries that present themselves within these spaces, I get extremely excited from the depths of my soul to discuss these topics with them. Todays guest on the show is one of those individuals that when I first met, I was blown away at how many similarities we had, specifically within the realm of how we view Cannabis as a tool for self development & self awareness. Cannabis has been one of my main passions in life for over half of my life now & trust me when I say that the way in which I, as well as todays guest, speak about Cannabis is not the way in which most people view the plant & as such, when we first connected I knew I wanted to dive into her world & have the opportunity to have her on the show. She is a dedicated mother, a committed nurse who has spent the last 14 years working in critical care, is a graduate of the “Connect With Cannabis” program & is a proponent of the conscious, intentional use of plant medicines in one’s life in order to maximize quality of life. In addition, she has had intimate experience helping her father through opioid dependency through holistic means, including Cannabis, & in todays episode, we will be diving into her experience in these realms, some of her favorite ways to connect with the Cannabis plant & her experience with certain other medicines as well.Ariane Williams:High! My name is Ariane. I am mother, nurse, cannabis specialist and native Texan. My dad has suffered from severe chronic pain for over 30 years. When he decided he no longer wanted to continue to cycle of opioid dependency, I knew I could figure out a way to support him with nature’s plant remedies. With 14 years of nursing in critical care and a love for plant medicine, I have been able to help him get the safe, effective relief he deserves.I have extensive knowledge of supporting others in various areas of life. Studying for my master’s in nursing at the University of Texas in Arlington; I have completed the didactic portion and am pending the completion of clinical training. My love for knowledge continued with training in NLP, Hypnosis, Medical Cannabis, Conscious Cannabis Coaching, as well as Psychedelic Facilitation and Integration. I have enjoyed being a member of the Cannabis Nurses Network, where I was honored to be a part of the Speaker’s Bureau and present on Cannabis and Pain.Connect with Ariane:IG @TheKind_Nursethekindnurse.comShow Notes:(4:46) Ariane talks about how she got into plant medicine. (12:33) It’s all about set & setting. (17:28) check out FreedomBuilderz.com!(20:09) How technology is used in the cannabis industry. (24:22) Ariane’s experience with cannabis.(36:21) the importance of setting intentions. (41:02) Join the highly optimized ceremony circle! (51:07) Tolerance breaks.(59:49) where you can reach Ariane.(1:02:05) Ariane’s final piece of advice! https://www.highlyoptimized.me This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.mazeltm.com/totophttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague