This One Time On Psychedelics

If there is one modality aside from psychedelic medicines that has assisted me immensely over the last decade of my life, it is breathwork. From all the varying styles available to us to the fact that no matter who we are or where we are in the world that we always have access to our breath, I truly feel that breathwork is the perfect bridge to bridge the gap between the regular world we live in each day & the ethereal world that we all yearn to bring more into our day to day lives to experience the magic therein. Today’s guest on the show is a returning guest & one that you all know very well & in todays episode, we dive into his brand new book, appropriately titled “Master Your Breath, Transform Your Life” & we also dive into what we have both noticed occurring as we have continued to do our monthly “Breathe With Cannabis” workshops which bring the powers of Cannabis & Breathwork to the world at large. Guest Links: Christopheraugust.cohttps://beatsandbreath.com App Links:Apple AndroidChris' book, Master Your Breath, Transform Your Life,is coming out December 12th, 2024.This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

After many years of podcasting, coaching & otherwise talking non stop, I’ve truly come to realize, understand & appreciate the art of conversation. When I meet individuals who I can have an off the cuff, pure flow state deep dive with, my heart lights up more than almost any other scenario in life & when you combine that with somebody who can speak so eloquently to relevant realms to which I speak about often, such as Cannabis, spirituality & the state of the world today, I feel as though I come alive in a whole new way as, for me, finding these types of individuals in my life is the #1 goal I have for continuing to expand my heart & mind, continuing to educate myself & continuing to connect with like minded individuals who’s magic I can collaborate with to light up the world & share with others. Todays guest on the show is a returning guest & someone I got a LOT of messages from all of you about after our first episode where he took us to church with regards to his experiences with regenerative agriculture, cultivating Cannabis organically & more. In todays episode, we pick up right where we left off & go on a deep dive into the facets of the world of Cannabis today, when he began seeing the culture changing, his plan for bringing regenerative practices to a larger audience in the Cannabis industry & much, much more.Check out BlueStarFarms.comhttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Every once in a while in my life, I meet someone who as soon as I meet, I wonder how in the hell I ever lived my life without them in it. Typically, these people are people that I feel an instant connection with & who, along with many other facets, really spark my curiosity, inspiration & spiritual buttons in ways which open me up to new possibilities in life. Today’s guest on the show fits that bill to a T & is a returning guest to the show. From an extensive background in the top of his class on Wall Street to realizing just how out of alignment he was in that role to then leaving everything he knew behind to usher in the next level of his evolution as a holistic health & spiritual coach who has trained with some of the worlds best mentors & teachers in those realms, it’s safe to say that he’s gained a LOT of wisdom as a result of the life he has lived. In today’s episode, we went completely with the flow & had an incredible conversation that spanned many topics & our ultimate intention was to allow spirit to guide us wherever it wanted us to go.  This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

The world of Cannabis genetics today looks much different than it did even just 5 years ago. With more & more breeders coming forth & more strain selection than ever, I find many people are confused on how to navigate this world & be able to truly understand how to find high quality genetics. Today’s guests on the show are two men who are looking to create the new standard when it comes to unique genetics not seen on the mainstream Cannabis market today. They each have an extensive background in the Cannabis space & have also done & continue to do the work when it comes to ridding themselves of any distortions standing in the way from them being able to show up as their best selves in the highest service possible for their friends, family, clients & the world at large. In this episode, we dive into each of their origin stories before doing a deep dive into the world of Cannabis genetics today, how they came up with the idea for “Green Goblin Seeds”, their newest venture & much, much more.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

In the current psychedelic renaissance, many people who otherwise had never been interested in psychedelic medicines are now finding interest in working with them. Whether it’s through the mainstream, the self development/spiritual industries or otherwise, it’s clear that with this many people with little to no prior experience now entering this realm, that the necessity for proper training & education are more important than ever. This being said, we’re also seeing a lot of individuals with little to no training now positioning themselves as guides, shamans, etc. & while I’d like to believe they all have the best of intentions, this is something that we all must be cautious around as the truth is that without the proper guidance, these medicines can do more harm than good within the human experience. Todays guest on the show is a dear friend & client of mine who has extensive education in the realms of psychedelic therapy, integrated family systems or “parts work” as it is commonly referred to, various therapeutic modalities such as sound healing & much, much more & in this episode, I brought her on to discuss her own background in these medicines, some of the most powerful modalities & offerings she currently brings her clients through, what some of the results she supports her clients in receiving look like & what to look for when looking to find a psychedelic guide. This episode is near & dear to my heart as it is SO important that we are able to understand how to use discernment in who we work with & our intention with todays episode is that you can each walk away with confidence in your ability to navigate the psychedelic space moving forward. Guest Links: https://www.sagesoul.net/This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the realm of psychedelic medicines, it’s that it REALLY helps to have a solid foundation of spiritual practice before connecting with these medicines. The truth is that much of what we face in these experiences is going to be challenging & by allowing yourself to tap into modalities such as breathwork & fasting, for instance, beforehand, you prime yourself with the necessary experience to handle these challenges & come out seeing them happen for you, rather than to you. Todays guest on the show is a man who along with having an incredible spiritual foundation from which he teaches & trains from, is no stranger to challenging experiences within the realm of psychedelic medicines & in this episode, we dive right into some of these experiences, what he’s learned as a result of them, how breathwork & fasting has supported him in these experiences & much, much more. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

If you guys have been following the show for even a small amount of time now, then you already know how much I absolutely adore the idea of decentralization. I am careful to ever make anything into a “cure all”, however, for many of the issues we face as a collective today, the topic of decentralization offers many solutions & in this weeks episode, I bring back a returning guest & one of my dear brothers to pick up where we left off in our first episode & dive even deeper into the topic of decentralization, what the implications of this realm are for each of us who choose to partake within it & some ways each of you who are interested can begin participating in it starting today. Guest Link: https://digitalstewardship.worldhttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For men, one of the challenges we face is how to find balance between the polarities of the savage & the saint within us. In order to express as a truly healthy man, we require both of these polarities to be expressed within our experience of life. That being said, in the modern day world, masculine energy is looked at by many to be “toxic” when, in reality, what the world calls “toxic” is not true masculinity whatsoever, but is rather an immature version of it touted as the “real deal.” So with all of that said, where does that leave us men? For me, it leaves us in a confused place in which we require true masculine leaders to emerge & remind the men of the world & the world at large what true, healthy masculine expression looks & feels like & this is exactly why I am SO excited for this weeks podcast guest. He is the founder of “The Savage & Saint Collective”, whereby he mentors men on how to tap into the wholeness of these two polarities in order to add more vitality, excellence & freedom to their lives. This episode is sure to open up some new perspectives for you & allow you to walk away with some real world, actionable steps we can each take, regardless of our gender, to actualize the goal of bringing back true masculinity to the world in a powerful way. Guest Links: https://savageandsaint.comThis episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

As I’ve said before on this show, one of my favorite parts of hosting this show is the ability to share the epic & awesome people I meet with each of you who tune into the show. There is nothing I like more in life than connecting with others & then connecting them with more & more people. That old quote that “life is all about who you know” is something that I have discovered is true over & over in my life & as a result, I am beyond stoked to share todays guest with all of you. His story begins with psychedelic experiences that altered the trajectory of his life from dreams of going into the military into dreams that were more in alignment with his soul, including sports & the realm of plant medicine. From being a big player in the world of Cannabis for years in California to falling into debt & bringing himself back from the depths of despair with the help of microdosing psilocybin mushrooms, it’s safe to say that any of you who have gone through challenges in your life will leave this episode feeling inspired. His most recent venture, which I am BEYOND fired up about is his company Brainsupreme, which utilizes the magic of mushrooms, combined with adaptogens, nootropics & more to support anyone in being able to get past the limiting beliefs, stories & trauma standing in the way of their greatness to become the best version of themselves & make sure you all check out the show notes for this episode for a discount code you can use to try some out for yourself today. Sign up for the upcoming virtual “Relationship Healing” edition of our “Breathe With Cannabis” workshops here:https://christopheraugust.mykajabi.com/offers/xsut2awf/checkouthttps://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

When I think of all of my psychedelic experiences & the tools that have come in the most handy during these experiences, no realm comes to mind quicker than that of Somatics. Somatics, said simply, is any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self & today’s guest on the show is an expert in this realm. Her story is one which is steeped in overcoming her own challenges utilizing this work which allowed her to truly discover just how powerful the realm of somatic work is & as a result, she has made it her mission to educate the world far & wide surrounding how to get that perfect synchronization between mind & body back in their lives so that they too can tap back into the heaven on earth that occurs when we can find balance within our minds & bodies. Follow Katherine on Instagram: @KatherineSmailisThis episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague