This One Time On Psychedelics

As I am sure any of you who have been listening to the show for some time now know, I am a big proponent of consciously connecting with Cannabis for personal & spiritual growth. For me, it was Cannabis that first opened my mind to the infinite possibilities of the universe & since that inception point, she has supported me in so many ways, including manifesting the life I live today, however, the relationship Cannabis & I have hasn’t always been this conscious in nature. From overconsumption, to dependency, blaming the plant for undesirable results, etc., I’ve gone through the gambit with this plant over the past 15 years & have spent much of the second half of my relationship with the plant supporting others in breaking dependent patterns & creating healthy relationships with Cannabis so that they too can experience the profound benefits that can come forth when connecting with Cannabis consciously. In this weeks episode, I decided to do something I’ve never done in creating a 3 part series with a guest that will play out over this week & the following two weeks where we take you directly into, in this episode, the first step in someone’s journey who is looking to become more conscious in their relationship with Cannabis & how we support them in doing that. For any of you that have been struggling with dependent patterns or patterns of dysfunction with Cannabis or know someone who is, this is an episode you’ll want to pay close attention to as we dive into all the facets of what our process looks like, what we’ve learned in supporting others in this & an up close & personal look at our own challenges within dysfunctional patterns with Cannabis.Show Notes:(05:08) Cannabis dependency.(18:23) Tuning out to tuning in.(30:10) Getting into exercise.(40:12) Cannabis addiction or something else?(46:24) Being a father figure.(53:04) Quitting cold turkey?Join the CCC: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/cccmembershipFor more info: https://www.highlyoptimized.meBuy your ticket to our next Breathe With Cannabis event here: https://christopheraugust.mykajabi.com/offers/23RsPjap/checkout This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague

One of, if not my favorite aspect of psychedelic experiences is their ability to allow us to experience pure truth, above the duality focused viewpoint of our minds. When we are able to have these experiences, we get glimpses of who & what we truly are & also what mission we came into this incarnation to bring to life. For many of us that connect with psychedelic medicines, this exploration of truth is a fascination for us & in todays episode, we will be chatting with a man who’s passion for truth goes well beyond simply a curiosity. From his long-standing show, “Truth Theory” to his coaching work & “Exit The Matrix” course, his mission is to help as many people as possible break the illusory chains of the 3d experience to transcend into higher dimensions & an overall more joyful experience of life & within this episode, we dive deep into his journey with psychedelic medicines, his thoughts around negative entities & some of the methods he has utilized to successfully detach these types of entities from him & much, much more. Show Notes:(00:42) Mike’s bio.(02:25) Mike Joins the show!(05:22) Fire & Psychedelics.(10:28) How Mike sees psychedelics.(16:25) When the real work begins…(22:40) The biggest challenges you will face.(33:24) Theories around psychedelics.(59:08) Biogeometry.(01:17:54)  Where you can reach Mike!(01:19:25) One final question!https://truththeory.com/https://www.youtube.com/@TruththeoryJoin 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?! I hope you’re all having the absolute best day ever & recently, I’ve been thinking a lot into how relationships, for me anyways, are the ultimate psychedelic experience as, for one, they are the ultimate mirrors back to you & for two, if you can move past the ego traps associated with being triggered in relationships, you can experience the pure divinity on the other side of them, just as is possible with psychedelics. As such, for this weeks episode, I had many of you reach out after Rachel & I’s last podcast saying you wanted more of what we’ve gone through, what our relationship looks like these days & how we’ve persevered being with each other for the last 7 years through all our trials & tribulations & as such, I wanted to have her back to give you guys what you were asking for & to speak vulnerably about all the ins & outs of our relationship. We start out the episode with a quick recap of the last few weeks of our lives before heading into all the juicy, vulnerable aspects of our relationship so sit back, enjoy the show & give me a big hand in welcoming my beautiful partner Rachel Varitimos back to the show! Show Notes:(03:23) What’s going on in the stars.(12:05) Breakthroughs in the relationship.(21:55) Rachel & Ryan’s journey begins.(41:55) Dealing with trolls.(52:45)  Where you can reach Rachel!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

When we feel into our day to day experience of life, it’s no mystery that no system is more present in our lives than that of time. That being said, have you ever stopped to notice how confusing & strange the Gregorian calendar system we utilize throughout the world is? For me, I had noticed this from time to time, yet had never felt deeply into it due to the fact that as I was growing up, everyone else seemed to be fine with it & as such, I didn’t ask many questions on it. Luckily for me & all of you listeners, todays guest DID question this & over the last decade has developed an entirely new system of cataloguing our yearly time sequence in his project, appropriately named “The New Calendar.” In this episode, we first dive into the role that psychedelic medicines played in him beginning to question the Gregorian calendar system before moving into more of what the system actually looks like, why we’ve been utilizing the Gregorian calendar for so long, his hopes for the future of time measurement & much, much more!Show Notes:(2:21) The role psychedelics play in life.(17:49) Time & systems.(38:41) Time thoughout history.(01:03:54) Where you can reach Tom!www.thenewcalender.com @thenewcalenderJoin 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

Many of you reached out after Dr Teshnas episode a few weeks back & we’re sharing with me how excited you’ve been to discover her, attend her weekly forgiveness ceremonies & begin to reprogram your subconscious minds & even though we covered a LOT of ground in that episode, there were SO many more aspects of her work that I had questions about & as such, I wanted to have her back on to discuss the concept of vanishing twins & some telltale signs that you may have had one, what she’s seen with regards to working with generational trauma, conditions such as psychosis & schizophrenia & much, much more. So, strap yourselves in for another deep dive into the realm of subconscious reprogramming & creating the necessary space within us to live our best lives as I welcome the one, the only, Dr Teshna Beaulieu back onto the show!Show Notes:(2:25) An update from Dr. Teshna!(05:19) Working with the right people.(09:40) The vanishing twin story.(18:48) “Fit For Love”(28:40) Self muscle test.(34:09) Dr. Teshna’s modality.(44:29) Working with Plant Medicines.(52:02) Where you can reach Dr. Teshna!www.Drteshna.comJoin 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

To be honest, this past year has been an absolutely wild year & SO many people I know have been experiencing a LOT of ups, downs & all arounds, however, if I could describe this year in a few words it would be that this year has been the most massive amount of gained self awareness I have ever experienced & in this weeks episode, we dive in with a great friend of mine & returning guest who, along with being a 2 time best selling author who just finished his 6th book, Overcome the Overwhelm, is a man who is open & honest in this episode regarding the awareness he has gained through plant medicine experiences that illuminated for him the pattern of “go go go” he was in & the process of breaking this pattern, relaxing more, trying less & realizing the power in reclaiming his energy & bandwidth within his life. This episode is near & dear to my heart as I too have come to this realization over the past year & as such, we wanted to share this information with all of you in the case that you’ve been feeling like we have over the past year with regards to slowing down to speed up. Show Notes:(0:42) Sam Kabert’s Bio.(2:29) An update from Sam.(11:25) Social media, posting and taking breaks.(23:50) Taking control of your actions.(29:36) Using psychedelics.(39:45) Writing his book.(50:46) Where you can reach Sam!(01:02:20) 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

Many of us find psychedelic medicines because we are looking for something more out of life. Whether it’s curiosity, adventure, healing or really anything else, the process of being able to stabilize these things in our lives after our ceremonies comes down to the concept of integration, however, I feel this topic is one spoke of often that I find, in many cases, many people are confused on what the actual process can look like & what some of the most important aspects of it are. This is why for todays guest on the show, I wanted to have a man come onto the show who, along with being a dear friend of mine, is an expert at being able to help his clients integrate, heal trauma, reclaim safety in every fiber of their being, overcome chronic pain & more so that they can live the lives they know are possible for them. This is a very important episode to pay attention to as SO many of us either deal with chronic pain &/or trauma ourselves or have loved ones who do & although plant medicines can assist in this, they are often not the full scope of the equation & as such, I am beyond stoked to be able to welcome my man Bryan Raymond onto the show to share his personal story of moving through chronic pain, assisting his clients do the same & helping to bring more joy to the lives of as many human beings as possible. Show Notes:(0:42) Bryan Raymond’s Bio.(03:52) Struggles and Challenges.(08:08) When people are STUCK.(12:23) Thriving is possible!(24:24) Regulation vs. down-regulation.(33:21) Being thankful.(42:06) Reeducation yourself.(01:01:32) Where you can reach Bryan!(01:02:20) 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

One of my absolute favorite aspects of podcasting is the art of conversing with like minded individuals as, for me, opening up a dialogue that the destination of which is unknown can allow for spontaneity & curiosity to ripple into our lives & for me, the mystery of life is what I love most about this experience of life. In todays episode, our returning guest & I do just this in opening up an off the cuff deep dive into what is currently fascinating us most about life & all the facets within it. Our guest today is the host of the Expanding Reality podcast & along with being one of my favorite souls in the universe, is a man who’s mission is to, as his podcast name suggests, expand the reality of as many humans as possible to help them come back to the beauty which is the mystery of all that we do not know in life. In this episode, we dive into many different topics, including one of his upcoming events & one which I am SUPER excited for, which is the “Brefriending Bigfoot Excursion”, along with many of the other aspects of his life he is currently fascinated by. Show Notes:(0:42) Brandon Thomas’ Bio.(03:35) Brandon’s work.(12:12) Hot Dog parties.(22:43) Have an imagination.(31:46) Rally car racers…(43:57) Changing your beliefs.(01:03:44) Where you can reach Brandon!Expandingrealitypodcast.com/eventsJoin 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 me, the term “psychedelic” does not simply refer to psychedelic medicines & states, but more so a view or perspective of reality that I have always known existed. From growing up being obsessed with the paranormal & the ever evolving mystery which is life, it’s no surprise that as I got older, I found my way to psychedelic medicines & when I did, I finally felt as though I had found my home within the world I lived in. Todays guest on the show is a returning guest & a man that every time I speak with, I find my inner child jumping for joy within the conversations we have. He is the founder & owner of sacred journeys within, which is a center which specializes in not only medicine work, but also extraterrestrial beings, adventure & much, much more & in this episode, we hear from him on what the last year has looked like for him, including fulfilling big goals, exploring abandoned buildings & opening up to the new world we are all ushering in together.Show Notes:(0:42) Drew Bankey’s Bio.(02:17) An update from Drew.(08:24) Going against the grain.(15:27) Sovereignty & trusts.(32:24) What bothers Drew.(43:23) Things are shifting…(56:43) Where you can reach Drew!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

One of the teachings that has changed my life more than any other is the first hermetic principle, which states that the universe is mental. For me, I translate this into the notion that nothing in our lives is objective in nature & in actuality, everything is subjective based on the story/narrative we give it. As such, one could theorize that our fulfillment, joy & ultimate success in life can be characterized by what type of story teller we are & the degree to which the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves & life as a whole are empowering & uplifting, rather than disempowering & draining. Todays guest on the show is a returning guest, dear friend of mine & is someone who has assisted me in creating the most powerful & potent stories from which I can express myself through & share myself with the world as a result of & in this episode, we dive deep into what’s been transpiring in his life, the power of these stories & much, much more. Show Notes:(0:42) Kyle Gray’s Bio.(02:56) An update from Kyle.(06:08) 5MEO-DMT Experience.(10:10 Celebrate your wins!(17:16) Advice vs. the answer…(33:10) Netflix vs. Gaia.(40:42) Knowing what you don’t want.(56:55) MDMA- (58:33) Where you can reach Kyle!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