This One Time On Psychedelics

When I entered the realm of psychedelic medicines, no medicine was more popular & talked about more than that of Ayahuasca. I have been fascinated with this medicine for years in hearing so many stories & featuring so many people on the show that have had experiences with it & being as how I have yet to experience this medicine myself, you could say that my curiosity has been peaked for quite some time on it. Todays guest on the show is a man who’s life has not only benefitted greatly from experiencing this medicine, but has also opened up deeper levels of purpose in his calling to create a center that could allow more people to experience what he experienced in sitting with this medicine. Fast forward to today & he has taken action on that goal in creating “Lawayra”, which is an Ayahuasca center located in Columbia where they practice both traditional Ayahuasca ceremonies & the Columbian indigenous way of brewing this medicine, often referred to as “Yage” & in this episode, we dive into his journey, what he’s learned in running an Ayahuasca center, the differences between Ayahuasca & Yage & much, much more. Show Notes:(02:29) Sam’s first connection to psychedelics.(43:52) Why Colombia?(59:36) Where to reach Sam!(01:01:57) One final question…Sam's Links: Ayahuascapodcast.com - AyahuascainColombia.com Breathe With Cannabis August 15thhttps://christopheraugust.mykajabi.com/offers/xpNQiQmU/checkouthttps://www.highlyoptimized.me/cccmembership This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Many of us who come to the realm of psychedelic medicines innately understand that much of what we are told is true in our world is completely backwards. From medicine & healthcare, to how we grow our food, our laws, what we understand about consciousness & more, it’s clear that many of us come to these medicines to subtract from the equation of ourselves with all of our beliefs, stories, etc. to have the opportunity to get a clearer view of what’s really going on within this experience we call life. Today’s guest on the show is a woman who connected with psychedelics early on in her life &, as Terrance McKenna famously states, “got the message & was able to hang up the phone”. Those early experiences inspired her & allowed her to break free of the societal programming holding her back & tap into her dharma in this lifetime, which is to help the world wake up through her books, of which she has 2, including “What Really Makes You Ill” & “You Don’t Have To Stay There”. This episode is sure to open your mind to new possibilities & spark curiosity throughout your entire being so get ready & give me a big hand as I welcome my dear friend Dawn Lester onto the show!Dawn’s book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Really-Makes-You-Ill/dp/1673104037 This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For those of us in the psychedelic space, no molecule is more popular & well known than that of DMT. This being said, for how popular this molecule is, it is shrouded in just as much mystery as it has been for millennia & in addition, many of us are unaware that we actually produce DMT endogenously or, in other words, from within our own being. Todays guest on the show is a man who after having his own psychedelic experience with no exogenous psychedelics in his system, became fascinated with this mysterious molecule & began to do further research in beginning his non profit, appropriately named “DMT Quest”. From there, he has gone on to research in depth this endogenous DMT & the other molecules & chemicals that make up what he calls “Endohuasca”, aka Ayahuasca produced endogenously within ourselves as, like you’ll hear in the research he has done, we produce a lot more than simply endogenous DMT in our system & his mission is to continue to illuminate the role that these compounds play in events such as Kundalini awakenings, spontaneous healings & more!Show Notes:(00:) Omar’s bio.(02:45) How John got started working in psychedelics.(14:19) Ryan’s awakening.(17:48) What is endowaska?(26:56) Mixing other medicines and breath work.(30:22) Spontaneous remission of disease.\(41:08) John’s predictions.(01:00:53) Where to reach John!(01:01:42) One final question…More info: https://dmtquest.org/ This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For many of us who embark into the world of plant medicine, we may come from a background of addiction challenges or substance abuse in which in order to heal our addictions, we must swing the polarity to that of complete sobriety for a period of time. For some of us, that period may be the remainder of our lives & for others, that period may be a series of months or years, however, it’s clear to see that one size does not fit all & with that being said, I truly believe as human beings that change is the only constant in our lives. As such, for many people who have struggled with addiction in their life, they are finding their way either back to psychedelics or finding their way to them for the first time to continue their healing process & although organizations such as AA or NA are firmly against this idea, it’s interesting to discover that AA, for one, was actually created after Bill Wilson’s experience with LSD, among other plant medicines & in todays episode, I dive in with a dear soul brother of mine who’s journey has been exactly what I have stated in this intro. From full blown addiction stemming from trauma & other challenges in his life, to spending over 20 years in AA & that foundation giving him the strength to achieve incredible things in his life, to then moving past the identity of someone who is “sober” to expand back into the realm of conscious plant medicine consumption & more, it’s safe to say that he has had a wild & beautiful journey & for any of you who have loved ones who have struggled with addiction, I promise you this episode is going to open up more & more aspects to how to support these individuals & what some options are for those in this space.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

One of my favorite aspects of the world of psychedelics are not only the stories & experiences people have had with them, but rather, what they have been able to create in their lives as a result of connecting with these medicines & doing the work to integrate them thereafter. What I have found in my own experience & in the experiences of others, such as todays guest, is that oftentimes, once someone has a handful of these experiences, they ultimately want to share them with the world & bring others into the magic that can occur in these spaces. Todays guest on the show is a man who heard this call early on in his psychedelic experiences & has really showed up for himself & those he serves in creating the “Inner Liberation Experience” & “The Harmonia Collective”, which are both focused on guiding those who join on sacred plant medicine journeys in a safe & professional manner. Moreover, his goal is to create a tribe of like hearted souls who, along with connecting with psychedelic medicines for personal & spiritual growth, are able to support one another in ushering in the new world we all know is possible for us, those we love & the world at large.  Show Notes: (00:42) Omar’s bio. (04:40) How Omar got interested in psychedelics. (08:05) Feeling entrapped. (14:36) Comparing Ayahuasca to other medicines? (25:39) Memorable experiences. (50:10 The inner liberation experiences. (58:04) Where to reach Omar! (01:01:24) One final question… This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

For me, psychedelic medicines have truly assisted me in waking up to the truth of who I am & as a result of these experiences, I have been able to find the people, places & passions that are truly meant for me & one of those individuals is todays guest on the show. We met recently at an amazing music festival called “Confluence” which was centered around the total solar eclipse that took place back in April & as soon as we met, I could tell we were soul brothers from other mothers. From working in tech & designing video games, to rediscovering his love for his heritage & tapping into various eastern medicine healing modalities, such as acupuncture, it’s safe to say that for any of you who have been challenged in finding your way & finding the approval of family members & friends alike, that this episode is going to allow you to recognize that no matter what challenge you’re going through, that these challenges are only being experienced by you to shape you for your purpose in life.Show Notes:(00:42) Charlie’s bio.(02:34) Where the journey began.(18:46) Confluence Festival.(21:05) What psychedelics do well.(27:38) Society has a virus…(57:58) Where to reach Charlie!(59:41) One final question… This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

In this enlightening conversation, Christian Rasmussen, amanita expert and founder of the largest Amanita-based company, shares his transformative journey with the Amanita muscaria mushroom. He discusses its healing potential, particularly in overcoming addiction and trauma. The talk highlights the mushroom's effects on creativity and cognition, especially when paired with cannabis. Rasmussen also explores dosing experiences and the cultural significance of Amanita, urging listeners to responsibly harness its power for personal growth.

One of the first things I noticed about Cannabis & other psychedelics when I first experienced them was their ability to open up more expanded expressions of myself. From enhanced creativity, to deeper flow states & more, it became immediately apparent to me why SO many artists find their way to psychedelic medicines in their lives. Todays guest on the show is a man who I met last year at a local music festival called Gardenfest & as soon as I met, I could tell was deeply tapped into not only a high vibration, but, in addition, the true expression of his soul & in this episode, we dive into his journey of finding psychedelics, overcoming substance abuse & following his heart into making incredible, conscious music to showcase his journey of life within. Join the CCC: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/cccmembershipShow Notes:(03:00) How Cooper first got into psychedelics.(11:46) That BIG shift. (20:27) Challenges within the psychedelic space.(39:36) Dealing with addiction.(46:30) Music and expression.(57:34) Follow @CoopMahndala for more! (59:07) One final question... This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Hello & welcome every body to part 3 of our “Conscious Cannabis” series! In part one, we illuminated for each of you the differences between an unhealthy, dependent relationship with Cannabis & a healthy, conscious relationship with Cannabis & in part two, we shared the foundation for how to connect with Cannabis as a spiritual aid & ally & for this week, we’re going to open up the FULL potential of what comes forth as a result of this process AND the real reasons we do what we do. Within this episode, we cover a LOT of ground in the realms of healing versus expanding & how to reimagine these terms, what trauma is & various modalities we utilize with Cannabis to heal these distortions, what this journey has looked like on a more personal side in both of our lives & much, much more. Join the waitlist:  https://www.highlyoptimized.me/waitlist Show Notes:(01:39) Alex joins the show!(04:10) The heart has to come before the mind.(04:46) Expanding vs. healing. (16:43) Teaching more than just cannabis.(24:29) Building a foundation.(32:24) New level, new devil…(44:32) What we teach in the program!(52:28) Top down vs. bottom up approaches…Join the CCC waitist: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/waitlist  This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.mazeltm.com/totop https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

Last week on the show, we dove deep into the process of remediating dependent or dysfunctional patterns with Cannabis & this week, we’re diving even deeper. When someone is able to establish a healthy relationship with Cannabis & one that is co creative in nature, a whole new world emerges where Cannabis now goes from a plant you use to numb out, to a medicine & ally you utilize to connect deeper to your experience of life & in this weeks episode, we take you on a ride into what this looks like in our lives & in the lives of those we teach this to, some practical exercises you can take out & try for yourself & much, much more. Join the waitlist: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/waitlist Show Notes:(0:42) Last week’s recap.(02:28) Alex’s first intentional cannabis experience.  (05:58) Being triggered and taking control. (09:36) Cannabis and flow state.(16:43) Living a highly optimized life.(35:15) The all work no play mentality and how to shift.(44:36) How Ryan & Alex teach.(53:42) Reconnecting with your possibilities. Join the Highly Optimized Ceremony Circle on Facebook! https://www.highlyoptimized.mehttps://www.highlyoptimized.me/cccmembership This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague