

This One Time On Psychedelics
Ryan Sprague
Welcome, fellow explorers of the infinite.If you’re here, it means you’re ready to step beyond the ordinary and into the great unfolding mystery of existence itself. Because psychedelics? They’re not just substances—they’re a doorway to a new way of seeing reality, a lens that reveals the hidden layers of reality we walk through every day. And that’s exactly what we explore here.I’m Ryan Sprague, and This One Time On Psychedelics isn’t just about trippy stories and wild journeys (though trust me, we have plenty of those). It’s about the conversations that hold the power to awaken us, to shift our consciousness, and to remind us that there is far more to this reality than meets the eye. These are the conversations that expand hearts, challenge perspectives, and guide us back to the wisdom that has always been within us. Whether through plant medicines, altered states, or the everyday magic woven into life itself, this is a space where we step beyond the known and into the infinite.The psychedelic renaissance is here. The future is unwritten. And you, my friend, are a part of it.So buy the ticket. Take the ride. And let’s see how deep this trip goes.
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Jul 2, 2021 • 55min
Episode 13: Trippin In Love (feat. Rachel Varitimos)
Joining in with us today to share her experiences, laughs & insights with us is a woman who in the last 4 years of knowing her has not only added immense color & love to my life, but has also gone through a full transformation of her own. She is an amazing coach who helps guide her clients into the fullest experience of life possible, is the founder of the goddess getaway retreats, which she uses to help women from all backgrounds recognize their divinity & access the full range of their power in order to create more happiness, love & purpose in their lives, is the host of the A-B with Rachel V podcast & is someone who has had her fair share of curious plant medicine experiences!This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Jun 25, 2021 • 1h 1min
Episode 12: Moving Energy (feat Alex Morningstar)
Joining in on our collective journey today is a man who is not only one of my closest brothers with one of the deepest heart & minds I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, but he is also my partner in Highly Optimized. He is highly skilled in martial arts, where he learned how to work with energy & master his inner state of being, is the co founder of Move Energy, a company comprised of powerful mind-body tools designed to help individuals unlock fitness, freedom & flow in their lives & is a man with deep reverence, respect & experience with the conscious interaction with plant medicines & teachers!Produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Jun 18, 2021 • 2h 1min
Episode 11: Psychedelic Show & Tell (feat. Marshal Gillen)
Strolling onto the set to journey with us today is a man who has gone from attempted suicide, drug addiction, 5x college dropout to award winning speaker, coach & community builder. He is a world class transformation coach, where he helps individuals take back the reigns on their life to become sovereign beings once more, is a big proponent of conscious, responsible plant medicine connection & is the founder of the sacred warrior tribe, which is dedicated to creating leaders who are committed to saving the world & creating a better tomorrow for generations to come!This episode was produced by James Askins at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 28min
Episode 10: Taking the Inner Quest (feat. Danny Rios)
Taking a break from his epic life to journey with us today is a man who has been one of my biggest inspirations this past year with regards to exploring different medicines, connecting deeper with my heart & ultimately creating the life of my dreams. He is a medicine man in the truest of senses, having guided countless individuals in his home country of Mexico in sitting with sacred plant teachers, is a world class coach, where he has helped numerous individuals overcome obstacles in their physical, emotional, mental & spiritual health to become the truest version of themselves & has the best, most warming smile & laugh this side of the Mississippi!This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 9: A Trip Down Memory Lane (feat. Eddie Madden)
Sitting in with us today is a man who is not only one of my favorite people on the planet but is also a dear brother of mine. He is a CHEK professional, having trained at the CHEK institute for the past 4 years, is the co founder of an incredible movement here in Boston called Ice & Iron which hosts monthly meet ups designed to help people become aware of all aspects of their health & feel supported in their life paths, is a passionate, prophetic speaker of holistic health wisdom, is a proponent of the responsible use of psychedelic medicines & was episode #1 on the highly Optimized podcast!This episode was produced by James Askins at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

May 28, 2021 • 1h 12min
Episode 8: Becoming An Ammortal (feat. Dr. Steve Young)
Joining us today to hop into some very unusual subjects is a man who is leading the way in what an integrated, well balanced approach to plant medicines can look like. He is a holistic coach with a degree in kinesiology from Penn State & a masters & doctorate in physical therapy from Hahnemann university, has helped thousands of individuals re engineer their health for a better lifestyle & aims to create 1 billion Ammortals, which he defines as a mortal that can connect to & embody the divine powers within.This episode was produced by James Askins at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

May 21, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 7: Adventures in Psychedelia (Feat. Chris Marhefka)
Hanging with us today on the show is a man who is no stranger to plant medicines & the development that can take place when we use them consciously & with intention. He is the CEO & facilitator of Training Camp for the Soul, which is a program dedicated to helping individuals process stored trauma so they can live their lives FULL out, is the founder & facilitator Of Embodied Man, which hosts men’s leadership retreats & has over 15 years of experience in the coaching world ranging from health to fitness, mindset, leadership, business, healing & more!This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

May 14, 2021 • 56min
Episode 6: The Healing Power of Frogs (feat. Dave Robinson)
Today’s guest is a man who is no stranger to the challenging aspects of plant & animal medicines. He is one of the first people who applied Kambo to me & is a wealth of knowledge with regards to Kambo, psychedelic medicines, the aspects of safety that come along with these plant & animal medicines & what tools to use to be able to integrate the insights & “aha” moments that come along with them into our daily lives!This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

May 7, 2021 • 1h 16min
Episode 5: The Psychedelic Space (feat. Kole Whitty)
Stepping her way onto the show to journey with us today is a woman who is a perfect representation of what can happen when we use plant medicines consciously to add substance & beauty to our lives. She is co owner of Tahkole Biointegration, where she helps others reconstruct their reality through bio integration, is one of the founders & facilitators of the intimately tied retreat, is one of the hosts of the Mentor in the Mirror podcast & the Psychedelic Space podcast & last but definitely not least is one of the founders of the Psychedelic Space program, which is designed to empower those interested in learning more about becoming facilitators for psychedelic medicines by connecting western minds with ancient wisdom!This episode was produced by Shlomo Bowe at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 26min
Episode 4: The Psychedelic Revolution (feat. Mike Bledsoe)
Stepping his way onto the show today is a man who truly exemplifies what it means to be a leader in his life. He is the founder & CEO of The Strong Coach, is the host of The Bledsoe Show & is a proponent for the responsible use of psychedelic medicines. Today we take a ride down memory lane as we discuss his experiences, his view points on terms such as “ego death” & look forward to the future of these medicines together to project where we see them going in 2021 & beyondStepping his way onto the show today is a man who truly exemplifies what it means to be a leader in his life. He is the founder & CEO of The Strong Coach, is the host of The Bledsoe Show & is a proponent for the responsible use of psychedelic medicines. Today we take a ride down memory lane as we discuss his experiences, his view points on terms such as “ego death” & look forward to the future of these medicines together to project where we see them going in 2021 & beyond.This episode was produced by Shamus Hill at the Mass Music Radio Station in Quincy, Massachusetts.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague


