The Psychedelic Podcast

In this episode of the Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Jaiya, somatic sexologist and creator of the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough™. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Jaiya shares the extensive experience and research that led to the creation of the Erotic Blueprint, a framework that helps individuals discover and express their authentic erotic selves. The conversation explores the five Erotic Blueprints–Energetic, Sensual, Kinky, Sexual, and Shapeshifter–highlighting their unique qualities and shadow aspects. The conversation emphasizes that sexual expression, compatibility, and consciousness are learnable skills anyone can cultivate. As the episode unfolds, Paul and Jaiya explore ecstatic states while drawing parallels between sexuality and psychedelics as inherent life forces. Jaiya: Internationally recognized, award-winning sexologist and best-selling author (Red Hot Touch and Cuffed, Tied & Satisfied), Jaiya is the creator of the Erotic Blueprint Breakthrough™ and the Erotic Blueprint™ Quiz. Through more than two decades of client observation and clinical research, she discovered a map of arousal that reveals your specific erotic language of turn-on. This revolutionary framework helps you create deeper connections and total sexual satisfaction. Highlights: The five Erotic Blueprints and their unique sexual expressions. Jaiya's journey to becoming a somatic sexologist. The role psychedelics played in Jaiya's healing, transformation, and sexuality. Psychedelics for healing sexual trauma and facilitating full sexual expression. The importance of safe containers and consent when it comes to sex and psychedelics. Cultivating ecstatic literacy. Finding cosmic union through Tantra. The Erotic Blueprint coaching certification program. What Jaiya is working on next. Key Links: Jaiya's website: https://missjaiya.com Take the Erotic Blueprint™ Quiz www.eroticbreakthrough.com Jaiya in the Netflix series,: https://www.netflix.com/title/81459349 Psychedelics & Sex: A Powerhouse Combination: https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelics-and-sex/ Episode Sponsor: Apollo Neuro. Third Wave listeners get 15% off.

Dr. Evan Cole Lewis, VP of Psychedelic Neurology at Numinus, joins The Psychedelic Podcast to delve into the world of psychedelic neurology and its potential to revolutionize medicine. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-203-evan-cole-lewis-md/ Dr. Lewis & Paul F. Austin take us deeper into the underlying mechanisms of psychedelics and their impact on neurological networks. The conversation explores how psychedelics like MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD can manipulate and reorganize those networks, leading to tailored treatment approaches for people with neurological conditions. From Dr. Lewis's perspective, precision psychedelic medicine is poised to provide breakthrough treatments for traumatic brain injuries, concussions, functional seizures, cluster headaches, migraines, and mental illnesses. With cautious optimism, Dr. Lewis and Paul envision a future where psychedelics offer transformative solutions for today's most challenging conditions. Evan Cole Lewis, M.D.: Dr. Evan Cole Lewis is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist with expertise in pediatric neurology and epilepsy. He is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Pediatrics at the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto. Dr. Lewis is the founder and medical director of the Neurology Centre of Toronto (NCT), Chief Medical Advisor for the Jamaican Medical Cannabis Corporation and VP of Psychedelic Neurology at Numinus, a Canadian company focused on research and therapeutics with psychedelic medicines. Dr. Lewis has extensive clinical experience in the utilization of medical cannabis for the treatment of neurologic conditions in both adults and children. His practice focuses on brain network disorders, including concussion/persistent post-concussive symptoms, headache and migraine, and functional seizures. He has a special interest in treating brain network disorders with psychedelic therapy. He has delivered many national and international educational seminars, talks, and lectures on brain network disorders, medical cannabis, psychedelic therapy, and the intersection of psychedelics and neurology. Highlights: Why Dr. Lewis chose to work at Numinus. Exploring how psychedelics bridge the gap between psychiatry and neurology. Why psychedelics challenge neurology to adopt a complex-systems approach. How psychedelics counterbalance neural rigidity with harmony & flexibility. Psychedelics' potential to treat traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Ketamine's role in activating & strengthening dormant neural pathways. How plant medicine helps people unlearn old habits & experience child-like awareness. The mystery of functional seizures. Dr. Lewis' belief that psychedelics will enhance neuroscience & precision medicine. Key Links: Numinus: https://numinus.com/ Dr. Evan Lewis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drevanlewis Episode Sponsor: Numinus

Scott Omelianuk, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. Business Media, joins the Psychedelic Podcast to examine the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-202-scott-omelianuk/ Scott and Paul F. Austin emphasize the importance of supporting founders' mental well-being and how psychedelics can play a role in reducing stress and enhancing mindfulness. Scott openly shares his personal struggles, revealing the profound impact of psychedelic therapy that surpassed years of talk therapy. By embracing mental health challenges, Scott believes leaders can overcome pressures, uncertainties, and isolation, enabling them to become their best selves. The conversation envisions psychedelics as tools to foster human connection and long-term thinking, ultimately cultivating a more conscious and compassionate mindset among entrepreneurs. Scott Omelianuk: Scott Omelianuk is the Editor-in-Chief of Inc. Business Media. He has built a reputation for defining culture and using it to the advantage of clients and benefit of consumers. Honored with the Ad Age A-List, Idea of the Year award, and a Media Vanguard Award, Scott is known as a marketing and branding expert and champion of entrepreneurial thinking within the enterprise and small business. A professor of marketing and innovation and an entrepreneur-in-residence at the Stevens Institute of Technology, a U.S. News & World Report "Top 25 Innovation School," Scott has repositioned Inc., the preeminent voice of entrepreneurship, to reflect the needs of today's founder, with inspiration, information, and instruction, as well as community. As an author, investor, founder, and patent holder, Scott has been profiled or served as an expert source for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, AdWeek, CNN, the BBC, NHK, NPR, CNBC, MSNBC and dozens of other newspapers, blogs, and broadcast outlets around the world. Highlights: Scott's personal drive to explore psychedelics. Inc.'s reason for writing about leadership struggles & mental health issues. Lessons psychedelics can teach business leaders. Scott's professional path to becoming Editor-in-Chief at Inc. The challenges of maintaining a long-term vision in a capitalist world. Scott's reflection on the state of the psychedelic renaissance. The importance of keeping a beginner's mind in the early stages of the movement. Scott's take on microdosing vs. macrodosing. Scott's personal and professional outlook. Key Links: Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottomelianuk Scott's Editor Letter from the current Inc. issue about his experience: https://www.inc.com/magazine/202303/scott-omelianuk/the-journey.html Episode 95: Tucker Max - Healing Emotional Trauma, Embracing Personal Responsibility: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-95-tucker-max/ Episode 157: Keith Ferrazzi - The Future of Work: Psychedelics, Co-Elevation, and Radical Adaptability: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-157-keith-ferrazzi/ Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code "THIRDWAVE" at checkout.

Professor Russell A. Berman joins the Psychedelic Podcast to explore the captivating life and works of controversial German writer Ernst Jünger. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-201-russell-a-berman-phd/ Jünger's initial career as a German officer shaped his early books examining war and politics. After the war, Jünger continued writing prolifically, exploring genres like science fiction and nature. He remained a contentious figure due to his conservative and military background. However, in his later years, Jünger became interested in drugs and altered states of consciousness. His book "Approaches," later edited by Professor Berman, serves as an autobiography through the lens of his experiences with mind-expanding substances. As the episode unfolds, Professor Berman and Paul F. Austin unpack the book "Approaches" and Jünger's psychedelic perspectives. Russell A. Berman is the Walter A. Haas Professor in the Humanities at Stanford and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he co-directs the Working Group on the Middle East and the Islamic World. He formerly served as Senior Advisor on the Policy Planning Staff of the United States Department of State, focusing on transatlantic relations, and as a member of the Commission on Inalienable Rights. He is also a member of the National Humanities Council. Berman has been awarded a Mellon Faculty Fellowship at Harvard and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship for research in Berlin. He has also been honored with the Federal Service Cross of the Federal Republic of Germany. His books include The Rise of the Modern German Novel: Crisis and Charisma and Enlightenment or Empire: Colonial Discourse in German Culture—both of which won the Outstanding Book Award of the German Studies Association. He has edited several translations of works by Ernst Jünger and Carl Schmitt. Highlights: Dr. Berman frames Jünger's life; world wars, political activism, and literary works. Professor Berman reflects on the history of drug culture. Jünger's writings on psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, mescaline, and more. How altered states impacted Jünger's religious life and philosophy. Jünger's relationship with Albert Hofmann, the man who first synthesized LSD. Examining Jünger, Hofmann, Timothy Leary, & Richard Alpert's (Ram Dass) shared history and psychedelics perspectives. Jünger's nuanced place in German political history. Why Dr. Berman is fascinated with Jünger's life and writings. Dr. Berman reads selections from Junger's book Approaches. Links: Professor Berman's website: https://profiles.stanford.edu/russell-berman Jünger's Book, "Approaches: Drugs and Altered States" (edited by Russell A. Berman): https://amzn.to/3XfccPH Jünger's Book, "The Storm of Steel": https://amzn.to/44bdzRS Jünger's Book, "The Adventurous Heart": https://amzn.to/42PuzMi Jünger's Book, "On the Marble Cliffs": https://amzn.to/3phqXF9 Jünger's Book, "Forest Passage": https://amzn.to/44t2CLF Jünger's Book, "Eumeswil": https://amzn.to/3CKMcC9 "The Decadent Society" byRoss Douthat: https://amzn.to/42Vdhxg Book, "The Air-Conditioned Nightmare " by Henry Miller: https://amzn.to/3peswDL Eleusinian Mysteries: https://amzn.to/3pd485B (Blog) The History of LSD: From Hero to Villain & Back Again: https://thethirdwave.co/the-history-of-lsd/ These show links contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code "THIRDWAVE" at checkout.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Podcast, clinical counselor Salimeh Tabrizi, M.A. and Paul F. Austin examine ayahuasca, cannabis, and the concept of non-duality. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-200-salimeh-tabrizi Salimeh shares her wisdom on the importance of reverence, consciousness, and compassionate witnessing when working with powerful plant medicines. She delves into different ayahuasca lineages and traditions, uncovering valuable insights into their transformative potential. She also explores the delicate balance between masculine and feminine energies, the importance of holistic healing, and the significance of self-care in cultivating Buddha nature. This conversation invites listeners to explore non-dual tools for integrating plant medicine teachings into life's spiritual journey. Salimeh Tabrizi, M.A. is a clinical counselor, intuitive energy worker, and plant medicine facilitator, educator and advocate. She supports individuals before, during, and after sacred medicine journeys with Ayahuasca as they step into their soul path and mission. Salimeh is a founding board member of the Canadian Psychedelic Association and the founder and organizer of the Cannabis Hemp Conference and Expo, the largest plant medicine conference in Canada from 2015-2018. She is inspired by the co-evolutionary process between humans and entheogenic plants such as Ayahuasca, Cannabis, Psilocybin, Iboga and San Pedro. Highlights: Salimeh's first Ayahuasca experience with the Yawanawa in the Amazon. Exploring different Ayahuasca lineages, from indigenous to neo-shamanistic. What Ayahuasca has taught Salimeh about non-duality. The importance of being a compassionate witness to psychedelic journeys. Why integrating psychedelics is so difficult. Salimeh's components of enlightenment and awakening. Ayahuasca & Cannabis: Do they mix? Emphasizing reverence, consciousness & love in working with cannabis. Links: Salimeh's website: https://www.vibrantlifecounseling.com/ Salimeh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salimeh-tabrizi-aa356499/ Psychedelic Association of Canada: https://www.psychedelicassociation.net/ World Ayahuasca Conference: https://www.iceers.org/world_ayahuasca_conference/ The União do Vegetal (UDV): https://udvusa.org/ Santo Daime: http://www.santodaime.org/site/site-antigo/doctrine/whatis.htm Book, "I Am That" by Sri Maharaj: https://amzn.to/3PcCn7N Brave Earth psychedelic retreat center: https://www.braveearth.com/ Shipibo Tradition: https://www.ayahuascafoundation.org/shipibo-tradition/ These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code "THIRDWAVE" at checkout. http://www.curednutrition.com/thirdwave Sayulita Wellness. Use promo code THIRDWAVE to get a $300 discount through their website. https://www.sayulitawellnessretreat.com/?utm_source=thirdwave&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast-page-4

Cory and Jay Fiset, a married couple with extensive entrepreneurial experience, join Paul F. Austin to share their psychedelic path to marriage reinvention. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-199-cory-jay-fiset/ The Fisets believe intentional psychedelic use fostered a deep connection that reignited their passion and commitment after years of drifting apart. Psilocybin and MDMA journeys allowed them to be witnessed and heard as their true selves in profoundly healing ways. By letting go of blame and taking personal accountability, the Fisets experienced a shift from co-dependency to self-realization. Cory and Jay now help couples discover self-expression and devotion through their "Connection Experience" psychedelic couples retreats. Cory & Jay Fiset: Cory and Jay Fiset are a husband-and-wife team who have been in relationship for 37 years. After 25 years of marriage, they reinvented themselves and their relationship through intentional use of psychedelic medicine. Together, they offer intentional, safe, and intimacy-enhancing medicine experiences to committed couples who want to discover, express, and connect with themselves and each other. Cory and Jay are Certified Psychedelic Guides who focus on supporting couples. Their work draws upon 30+ years of facilitating intense personal development programs, individual coaching, experiential workshops, and couples retreats. Highlights: Cory and Jay's relationship story. The slow drift apart that called for a couples intervention. Cory and Jay celebrate their 25th anniversary with MDMA. How psychedelics impacted Cory and Jay's entrepreneurial lives. How the Connection Experience couples retreat was born. The power of MDMA in couples therapy. How to connect with Jay & Cory. Key Links: The Connection Experience: https://theconnectionexperience.love Jay & Cory's Facebook Page: "Love Sex and Psychedelics": https://www.facebook.com/groups/1304760743238728/ Connection Experience "Fireside Chat" Q&A video: https://theconnectionexperience.love/FIresideTCE Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code "THIRDWAVE" at checkout. http://www.curednutrition.com/thirdwave

Psychedelic scientist Manesh Girn joins Paul F. Austin to reveal the impact of psychedelics on the brain as a whole. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Manesh Girn is in the latter stages of obtaining his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at McGill University and has been the lead or co-author on over a dozen scientific publications and book chapters on topics including psychedelics and the default mode network. He is currently researching the brain mechanisms underlying psychedelic drugs in collaboration with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris and other leaders in psychedelic science. As a postdoctoral psychedelic neuroscientist, he will join Dr. Carhart-Harris at UCSF in August 2023. Manesh is also Chief Research Officer at the Canadian psychedelic bioscience company EntheoTech Bioscience. He runs a YouTube channel and Instagram page called The Psychedelic Scientist, where he discusses the latest research in an easy-to-understand but non-superficial form. Girn advocates for a personalized approach to psychedelic research that considers individual brain characteristics, mental health conditions, and environment in order to truly understand their effects. He challenges the misconception that psychedelics are inherently beneficial and highlights the importance of positive inputs for positive outcomes. This compelling conversation further explores the influence of set and setting, the interdisciplinary nature of psychedelics, and their potential to shape self-identity. Manesh and Paul F. Austin uncover profound insights into the neuroscience of psychedelics and the need for personalized, comprehensive research. Episode Sponsors: CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code "THIRDWAVE" at checkout. Sayulita Wellness Retreats Third Wave's Mushroom Grow Kit - use code 3WPODCAST to save $75.

Jeffrey Stevens, co-founder and CEO of Psyched Wellness, joins The Psychedelic Podcast to discuss Calm, North America's first legal supplement derived from Amanita muscaria. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Amanita muscaria mushrooms' red-and-white speckled caps are emoji-level iconic. But most people don't know that consuming low dosages can reduce stress levels, promote relaxation, and offer a restful sleep without next-day grogginess. Amanita extracts also possess anti-inflammatory properties that could significantly relieve pain. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, according to Stevens. As the episode unfolds, Stevens imagines the future of Amanita research for mental health, addiction, and insomnia, while revealing his life-changing experience as a Psyched Wellness guinea pig. Jeffrey Stevens has 20+ years of capital markets' experience and has been an officer and director with several public companies. He has taken three companies public via reverse takeover, built teams, and structured multiple M&A transactions, while building successful businesses. Highlights: The path to Psyched Wellness. Why Psyched Wellness utilizes an Amanita extract vs. the whole mushroom. Amanita muscaria history and lore. Exploring the science of Amanita muscaria and Psyched Wellness's "Calm" extract, AME-1. Calm's dose-dependent effects and benefits. Anecdotal evidence on Amanita muscaria for sleep, gut health, and addiction. Calm's market advantage as a legal food supplement. Jeffrey's vision for Psyched Wellness's future. How Psyched Wellness is educating consumers about Amanita muscaria. Key Links: Psyched Wellness Jeffrey on LinkedIn Psyched Wellness's preclinical study results Ep. 172: Paul Stamets & Pamela Kryskow, M.D. Ep. 189: JW Ross Ep. 190: Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D. The Ultimate Guide to Amanita muscaria These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Episode Sponsors: Psyched Wellness - use code THIRDWAVE23 to get 15% off. Third Wave's Mushroom Grow Kit

Graham Pechenik, founder and patent attorney at Calyx Law, joins The Psychedelic Podcast to delve into the complex world of patents and their impact on the psychedelic landscape. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Pechenik raises thought-provoking questions about the patent system's role in fostering innovation while also potentially hindering research and restricting use. He suggests that the patent system, intertwined with regulatory and healthcare structures, often determines whether groundbreaking substances like psilocybin gain FDA approval. Pechenik also explores concerns surrounding excessive psychedelic patents, comparing the unique approaches of COMPASS Pathways, MAPS, and Paul Stamets. As the episode unfolds, Graham and Paul contemplate the delicate balance between patent protection and freedom of use in the burgeoning psychedelics industry. Graham Pechenik is a registered patent attorney and the founder of Calyx Law, a law firm specializing in cannabis and psychedelics-related intellectual property. Graham has a BS from UC San Diego, where he chose Cognitive Neuroscience and Biochemistry majors—after his first psychedelic experiences inspired a deep curiosity about the bases for changes in consciousness—and a JD from New York University, where he initially pursued interests in bioethics and cognitive liberty. After a decade at large law firms defending and challenging patents for Fortune 500 companies across the agricultural, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology industries, including working on several landmark patent cases both at trial and on appeal, Graham started Calyx Law in 2016 to help cannabis and psychedelics ventures design and implement their IP strategies. Graham is also editor-at-large of Psychedelic Alpha, where he writes about psychedelics IP, provides data for patent trackers, and maintains a psychedelics legalization and decriminalization tracker. He is the founding steward of the IP Committee of the Psychedelic Bar Association, where he is also on the Board of Directors, and is a member of Chacruna's Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants. Graham was raised in Oakland, CA, and currently lives in San Francisco. Highlights: Examining the unique patent process for the Stamets Stack microdosing protocol. How to enforce patents on illegal substances like psilocybin. Unpacking COMPASS Pathways' psilocybin polymorph patent. The pros & cons of psychedelic patents. How psychedelic patents could hinder therapeutic expansion. Graham's motivation to enter the psychedelic patents space. Key Links: Calyx Law Graham on Twitter Psychedelic Alpha Psilocybin Patent Tracker (blog) Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms with the Stamets Stack (psychedelic research) New Microdosing Study Investigates "Stamets Stack" (psychedelic research) Oregon's Psychedelic Path: What Coaches and Consumers Need to Know Episode Sponsors: Numinus Sayulita Wellness

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Dr. Daniel Stickler and Paul F. Austin explore the cutting-edge field of longevity and precision-performance medicine. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. After over a decade as a general surgeon, Dr. Stickler abandoned modern medicine's reductionist approach and forged a new path toward holistic health and optimization. He believes that addressing deficiency mindsets and focusing on purpose, love, and community can help people move beyond simply existing and truly thrive. Through his work, Dr. Stickler has discovered ways to reverse biological aging and help people achieve enhanced states of being. Dr. Stickler shares his insights on how humans can live a life of excellence, the revolutionary field of gene-editing technology, and his transformative psychedelic experiences. Dr. Daniel L. Stickler is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer at Apeiron ZOH Inc. He is the pioneer behind systems-based, precision-performance medicine, a new paradigm that re-defines medicine from the old symptoms-based disease model to limitless peak performance and systems science in all aspects of life. Highlights: The need for complex systems-thinking in modern medicine. Dr. Stickler's psychedelic experiences. Why practitioners must assess patients before psychedelic therapy. Exploring consciousness as a critical aspect of well-being. What science knows about how to reverse biological aging. Actionable daily steps to slow down aging. Dr. Sticker's personal approach to healthy lifestyles and relationships. Neurohacker Collective and Qualia nootropics for optimal brain health. Key Links: Apeiron ZOH Inc. Neurohacker Collective Nootropics and Psychedelics: How Mind Enhancement Benefits From Both The Ultimate Guide to 5-MeO-DMT Episode Sponsors: Sayulita Wellness Retreats. Use the promo code THIRDWAVE to get a $300 discount. CURED Nutrition's Serenity Gummies. Get 15% off by using coupon code "THIRDWAVE" at checkout.