Third Wave Podcast

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Tricia Eastman, medicine woman and founder of Ancestral Medicine Heart.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-259-tricia-eastman/

Tricia shares her journey through the world of plant medicine and psychedelics, offering insights from her initiations into the Bwiti tradition and her experiences as a medicine woman.

Tricia discusses her new book, 'Seeding Consciousness', detailing the challenges and revelations encountered during the writing process. She also unveils her vision for a wellness retreat center currently under construction in the Azores, exploring how this project aligns with her mission to integrate ancestral wisdom with modern healing practices.

Throughout the conversation, Tricia and Paul delve into the transformative power of psychedelics, their potential for personal and collective evolution, and the importance of responsible use in catalyzing positive change. They explore how these powerful medicines can be safely integrated into our culture to foster healing, creativity, and spiritual growth.

Tricia Eastman, a lineage-honoring medicine woman and founder of nonprofit Ancestral Heart, bridging worlds rooted in her mestiza ancestry with profound insights from a decade of Bwiti initiations and training. A renowned speaker, artist, and writer, Eastman has been privileged to engage with audiences at Stanford University's d.school, the World Economic Forum, and on GAIA TV's Psychedelica. Eastman has curated transformative retreats worldwide with plant medicines as well as facilitated the psychospiritual program with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT at Crossroads Treatment Center in Mexico. Her wellness retreat center, Hu Azores, is scheduled to open in late 2025.

• Highlights:
• Tricia’s connection to Asheville, North Carolina
• Early life and introduction to psychedelics
• Medicine woman's journey: Tricia's path and experiences in plant medicine
• Committing to a life of service to the medicine
• Iboga initiations with the Bwiti tradition in Gabon
• 'Seeding Consciousness': Key themes and challenges in writing Tricia's new book
• The journey starting Tricia’s retreat center, Hu Azores
• “Eating the medicine right off the land”: The vision for the retreat center

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Tricia Eastman, medicine woman and founder of Ancestral Medicine Heart.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-259-tricia-eastman/?ref=278

Tricia shares her journey through the world of plant medicine and psychedelics, offering insights from her initiations into the Bwiti tradition and her experiences as a medicine woman.

Tricia discusses her new book, 'Seeding Consciousness', detailing the challenges and revelations encountered during the writing process. She also unveils her vision for a wellness retreat center currently under construction in the Azores, exploring how this project aligns with her mission to integrate ancestral wisdom with modern healing practices.

Throughout the conversation, Tricia and Paul delve into the transformative power of psychedelics, their potential for personal and collective evolution, and the importance of responsible use in catalyzing positive change. They explore how these powerful medicines can be safely integrated into our culture to foster healing, creativity, and spiritual growth.

Tricia Eastman, a lineage-honoring medicine woman and founder of nonprofit Ancestral Heart, bridging worlds rooted in her mestiza ancestry with profound insights from a decade of Bwiti initiations and training. A renowned speaker, artist, and writer, Eastman has been privileged to engage with audiences at Stanford University's d.school, the World Economic Forum, and on GAIA TV's Psychedelica. Eastman has curated transformative retreats worldwide with plant medicines as well as facilitated the psychospiritual program with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT at Crossroads Treatment Center in Mexico. Her wellness retreat center, Hu Azores, is scheduled to open in late 2025.

• Highlights:
• Tricia’s connection to Asheville, North Carolina
• Early life and introduction to psychedelics
• Medicine woman's journey: Tricia's path and experiences in plant medicine
• Committing to a life of service to the medicine
• Iboga initiations with the Bwiti tradition in Gabon
• 'Seeding Consciousness': Key themes and challenges in writing Tricia's new book
• The journey starting Tricia’s retreat center, Hu Azores
• “Eating the medicine right off the land”: The vision for the retreat center

Episode Sponsors:

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Jenny Martin to explore the transformative power of female pleasure through psychedelics and non-psychedelic altered states.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-258-jenny-martin-edd/?ref=278

Dr. Martin shares her connection to Ireland’s mystical traditions and the hidden wisdom of sacred sex in Christianity. She delves into her journey of reclaiming her sexuality, the role of presence, nervous system regulation, and the significance of the cervix in experiencing divine states of bliss.

Dr. Jenny Martin envisions a world where the mystical informs everyday life. She created the Psychedelic Cervix Course and the Psychedelic Sex Course for Couples, teaching access to mystical states while sober. Her teaching emphasizes the importance of set & setting and is grounded in both science and ancient wisdom.

Born in Ireland and educated by nuns, she challenges toxic beliefs around pleasure and spirituality. Her work reconciles sacred sexuality with Christian teachings, exploring the hidden wisdom in the story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Jenny’s forthcoming book delves into the transformative potential of ecstatic sexual experiences.

Highlights:

• Recovering Ireland's mystical traditions
• Sacred sexuality in Christianity
• Healing through sacred sex
• Demystifying divine sexual union
• Psychedelic Cervix: entrainment, DMT, & "trance state sex"

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Host Paul F. Austin welcomes JM Ryerson to discuss his journey from entrepreneurship to coaching and the profound impact of plant medicine on his life and leadership.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-257-jm-ryerson/?ref=278

JM shares how ayahuasca fueled his spiritual awakening and connection to spirituality, emphasizing discernment in business and the power of a growth mindset. He also highlights the value of openness to new perspectives and the transformative role of psychedelics for leaders. Join us for insights on “upgrading your life,” leadership, and the significance of vulnerability.

JM Ryerson founded and sold 3 businesses and is now helping leadership teams do the same. He is a Leadership & Performance Coach, International Speaker, host of the Let’s Go Win podcast, and Best Selling Author of the books “Let's Go Win”, “Champion's Daily Playbook”, and “Upgrade”. JM has been building companies and leading sales teams for over 20 years. He is the co-founder and CEO of Let's Go Win whose mission is to increase leadership, enhance culture, and help teams achieve peak performance. JM’s great passions are inspiring people to live their best lives and become open to what life has in store for them. His ultimate goal is to give others the tools that will allow them to transcend their self-limiting beliefs. JM was raised in Montana and lives in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife Lisa and their two amazing boys.

Highlights: 

• The deeper meaning of ‘Let's Go Win’
• JM's journey into entrepreneurship
• The importance of discernment in business partnerships
• How JM’s recent ayahuasca journey impacted his life
• Tapping into spirituality, lineage, and new perspectives
• Transition into coaching
• Going beyond prescribed processes in coaching
• The value of aligning with coaching clients
• Sharing life lessons through writing books
• Final thoughts on psychedelics and leadership

Links:

• Let’s Go Win

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes back futurist and entrepreneur Zappy Zapolin, a guest from the early days of the show.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-256-zappy-zapolin/?ref=278

Zappy discusses the urgent need for accessible natural plant medicines for mental health and addiction treatment, highlighting his experiences with ketamine and the innovative concept of 'ketitation' group katamine journeys. He shares insights on how ketamine enhances neural pathways and fosters empathy, and the potential of ibogaine for breaking addiction patterns. Join us for a transformative conversation on the future of mental health.

Zappy Zapolin is a futurist, entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker recognized for his expertise in psychedelic therapies. Playboy magazine dubbed him "The man who wants to change the world with psychedelics." He directed the documentaries “The Reality of Truth” and “Lamar Odom: Reborn”, and founded the Mind Army, which aims to legalize psychedelic medicines. Zappy began his career on Wall Street as the youngest vice president in the history of Bear Stearns and has consistently identified major trends, including internet domains” names, legal cannabis, and the psychedelic economy.

Highlights:

• Intro to Zappy and his mission with psychedelics
• Spreading awareness about iboga for treating addiction
• ‘Ketitation’ group ketamine journeys
• Understanding the addictive potential of ketamine
• Raising awareness of and educating about the healing potential of ibogaine and ketamine
• Breaking addiction patterns with ibogaine
• Powerful accounts of ibogaine’s healing potential
• Psychedelics as a solution in the “11th hour” of humanity

Links:

• Mind Army
• Zappy’s website

Episode Sponsors:

• Soltara Healing Center: Use code TW200 to receive $200 off your next retreat.
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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes back futurist and entrepreneur Zappy Zapolin, a guest from the early days of the show. Zappy discusses the urgent need for accessible natural plant medicines for mental health and addiction treatment, highlighting his experiences with ketamine and the innovative concept of 'ketitation' group katamine journeys. He shares insights on how ketamine enhances neural pathways and fosters empathy, and the potential of ibogaine for breaking addiction patterns. Join us for a transformative conversation on the future of mental health.

Zappy Zapolin is a futurist, entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker recognized for his expertise in psychedelic therapies. Playboy magazine dubbed him "The man who wants to change the world with psychedelics." He directed the documentaries “The Reality of Truth” and “Lamar Odom: Reborn”, and founded the Mind Army, which aims to legalize psychedelic medicines. Zappy began his career on Wall Street as the youngest vice president in the history of Bear Stearns and has consistently identified major trends, including internet domains” names, legal cannabis, and the psychedelic economy.

Highlights:

• Intro to Zappy and his mission with psychedelics
• Spreading awareness about iboga for treating addiction
• ‘Ketitation’ group ketamine journeys
• Understanding the addictive potential of ketamine
• Raising awareness of and educating about the healing potential of ibogaine and ketamine
• Breaking addiction patterns with ibogaine
• Powerful accounts of ibogaine’s healing potential
• Psychedelics as a solution in the “11th hour” of humanity

Episode Sponsors:

• Soltara Healing Center: Use code TW200 to receive $200 off your next retreat.
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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Jillian Acosta to share her transformative healing journey through psychedelics.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-255-jillian-acosta/

Jillian, a registered dietitian, reveals how ketamine and cannabis therapy helped her overcome childhood trauma, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia. She discusses the profound impact of removing her breast implants and offers insights into creating safety within oneself and fostering healthier relationships. Jillian also highlights the power of storytelling and the potential of psychedelics like ayahuasca for deep healing.

Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian, specializes in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. Owner of the nutrition private practice, The Root Cause Method, she guides clients towards health and vitality in unconventional ways. Jillian believes many of the chronic illnesses exacerbated by obesity are deeply rooted in trauma. In her practice, she collaborates with physicians who administer ketamine, using this powerful tool as a means to help her clients transform their relationship with food, feelings and Self. Uprooting what shapes our relationship with food is essential, in her experience, for reversing and preventing chronic illness, and can lead to true embodiment, fulfillment, and connection.

Highlights:

• Jillian's journey of healing and transformation
• Using psychedelics for eating disorder recovery
• The Garden: Jillian’s one-on-one program
• Unlocking self-love through the hidden gifts in the wound
• The profound healing experience of removing breast implants
• Creating safety: transforming relationships
• Approaching conversations about eating disorders with loved ones
• Specific medicines for healing eating disorders
• Defining the Root Cause Method

Links:

• The Root Cause Method
•  Jillian on Instagram
• (directory) Eating Disorders-focused Psychedelic Clinics

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes retired Navy SEAL commander Mark Divine.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-254-mark-divine/

Mark shares his journey to becoming a SEAL, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation and nature. He discusses the role of preparatory work, such as meditation and therapy, before engaging with psychedelics and highlights how these practices help navigate intense psychedelic states. Mark also delves into his daily practices, ongoing PhD research in global leadership, and his upcoming book 'Uncommon,' which focuses on principles for an extraordinary life.

Mark Divine is an entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership and coaching experts. After a successful 20-year career as a Navy SEAL and SEAL Commander, Mark was hired by the Navy to create a nationwide coaching and leadership program for the SEALs. The bold goal of this program was to give the SEALs the best leadership and mental management tools in the world—to help them forge unbeatable SEAL teams that achieve mission success in the most stressful and challenging environments on earth.

Mark’s leadership and coaching program for the SEALs was so effective that it’s now being used outside of the Navy by top CEOs, Fortune 100 companies, USA Olympics, elite universities, major league sports franchises, celebrities, and successful individuals worldwide.

Mark is the author of five best-selling books and hosts a #1-ranked podcast, “Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind.” He founded five successful companies: Unbeatable Mind, SEALFIT, NavySEALs.com, USCrossFit, and the award-winning Coronado Brewing Company in California.

As a philanthropist, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to help wounded Veterans who are suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). Recently, Mark and his team at the Courage Foundation set a world record by completing over 22 million burpees to raise awareness, support, and funding for Veteran heroes.

Highlights:

• Meditation, martial arts, and becoming a Navy SEAL commander
• What it means to be a warrior
• Approaching psychedelics with integrity
• Taking control of your mind
• Integrating Eastern and Western mind-body practices
• Staying grounded in a chaotic world
• Mark’s new book, “Uncommon”

Episode Sponsors:

• Soltara Healing Center: Use code TW200 to receive $200 off your next retreat.
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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Jonathan Robinson, a psychotherapist and bestselling author, to discuss his unique approaches to MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-253-jonathan-robinson/

Jonathan shares insights from his appearances on The Oprah Show, the power of deep questions, and his innovative methods for remote MDMA therapy for individuals and couples. He also explores techniques to achieve MDMA-like states without substances and his Motivational Method for integration. Join us for a transformative conversation on healing and consciousness expansion.

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of 15 books, and a professional speaker from Northern California. His practical methods have reached over 200 million people worldwide, and his work has been translated into 47 languages. Mr. Robinson has made numerous appearances on The Oprah Show and CNN, as well as other national TV talk shows. Jonathan’s most recent book is called, “Ecstasy as Medicine: How MDMA Therapy Can Help You Overcome Trauma, Anxiety and Depression…and Feel More Love.” In the book, Jonathan shares the best methods, stories, and ideas he’s learned from leading over 700 MDMA journeys and teaching hundreds of therapists how to do his unique protocol over Zoom. His other books include the bestsellers, “Communication Miracles for Couples,” and “More Love, Less Conflict.” Jonathan is also the co-host of the podcast Awareness Explorers.

Highlights:

• Appearances on Oprah and national talk shows
• Quick methods for inner peace and expanded consciousness
• Practices to achieve an ‘MDMA-like’ state without substances
• Specific considerations for MDMA therapy
• Effectiveness of remote MDMA therapy sessions for individuals and couples
• Jonathan’s approach vs. the MAPS MDMA protocol
• The Motivational Method for psychedelic integration
• Practices for relational work in MDMA couples therapy
• Jonathan’s inspirations and future projects

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin talks with Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-252-stephanie-wang/

Stephanie shares her journey from finance to plant medicine, including her involvement at The Alchemist's Kitchen.

Paul and Stephanie discuss the unique benefits of kanna, its comparison to SSRIs, and KA!'s intentional branding. Stephanie also highlights the importance of education and community in the kanna space. She closes by sharing her vision for KA!, touching on exciting new research into kanna.

Stephanie Wang is passionate about the power of plants and evolving consciousness. She is the Founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics, with a mission to restore full-spectrum aliveness for all beings. KA! offers 100% plant-based empathogenic supplements featuring kanna - a heart-opening succulent from South Africa that is clinically proven to activate an immediate sense of grounded energy, helping people feel more alive, capable and connected as they navigate everyday stress.

Previously Stephanie was the President of The Alchemist's Kitchen and Director of Evolver, a conscious lifestyle company in New York. She was also a documentary and narrative film producer. A native Hong Konger, Stephanie began her career in corporate finance on Wall Street and was a number one ranked equity analyst in the retail sector with HSBC Securities, Hong Kong.

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Highlights:

• From a career in finance to evolving consciousness
• The evolution of the Evolver Network and The Alchemist’s Kitchen
• Stephanie’s first kanna experience
• Kanna as an ally for daily wellbeing, psychedelic integration, and more
• Is kanna an alternative to SSRIs?
• KA!’s branding, design, and educational efforts
• The unique sensation of KA!’s ingredients
• Stephanie’s vision for KA! and the outlook of future kanna research

Episode Links:

• KA! Empathogenics (use code THIRDWAVE for 10% off)  
• KA!’s 30-Day “Journey Into The Heart” Bundle (next journey starts 6/30/24)

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Brandon Evans, founder of 1heart Journeys, to discuss the transformative power of plant medicine and the importance of community in healing.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-251-brandon-evans/

Brandon shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to leading retreats. He discusses the importance of experience design at 1heart's retreats.

Paul and Brandon explore managing group dynamics, supporting first-time ayahuasca drinkers, and the unique healing environment of Costa Rica. Brandon also reflects on fatherhood and his vision for 1heart's future, focusing on lasting community and personal transformation.

For our listeners: 1heart is offering a free room upgrade when you submit your application for a retreat by June 30, 2024. See their upcoming retreats at 1heart.com.

Brandon Evans is the Founder and Chief Elevation Officer of 1heart. Before 1heart, his path of building large tech companies in New York led him to financial success but lacked greater meaning, fulfillment, and joy. When his article “Lost on Purpose” unexpectedly went viral, Brandon was called to serve all those with similar stories reaching out for support. Brandon founded 1heart to create new paths for leaders seeking more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. By elevating the consciousness of powerful leaders, their contributions create greater positive impact, harmony, and balance in the world. In its 6th year, 1heart's 8-week Living Beyond Program, which includes a 1-week retreat with ayahuasca in Costa Rica, has served nearly 1,000 leaders. 1heart is known for its deeply integrated and holistic offering and inspiring community. 1heart combines top facilitators across modern and ancient modalities to support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being via a highly curated, best-in-class program. Brandon lives in Costa Rica with his wife Jeanette and their recently born daughter Spirit. Individually and together, they lead retreats and create experiences that support others in creating lives fully aligned with their soul's calling.

Highlights:

• Brandon's entrepreneurial journey and the creation of 1heart Journeys
• Expanding 1heart Journeys and adapting to COVID-19
• The impacts of experience design in a psychedelic retreat
• Ensuring harmony and cohesion in group healing containers
• Accommodating first time ayahuasca drinkers, and navigating language and cultural barriers
• How Brandon’s own journey has evolved running 1heart and becoming a father`
• The appeal of Costa Rica for running a retreat and starting a family
• 1heart success stories: leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and more
• Brandon’s future vision for 1heart Journeys

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Paul F. Austin welcomes Nichol Bradford, founder of Transformative Tech, for an enlightening discussion on psychedelics, technology, and human potential.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-250-nichol-r-bradford/

Nichol shares her journey from the tech industry to pioneering a community dedicated to human flourishing.

Discover how psychedelics integrate with tech and consciousness, the lessons nature teaches us, and the impact of AI on our future.

Nichol R. Bradford stands at the forefront of human potential and AI, accelerating human transformation through technology investments, research, and global thought leadership. Today, Nichol serves as Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI at The Society for Human Resource Management, shaping global thinking on Human-AI collaboration. She is also Co-Founder and Partner of Niremia Collective, an early stage venture fund focused on human potential technologies, and she co-founded TransformativeTech.org, the largest global ecosystem of founders, investors and innovators building tech for human flourishing.

Previously, as a senior interactive entertainment executive, Nichol held strategy, operations, marketing and production roles at major brands including Epic Games, Activision-Blizzard, Vivendi Games and Disney. She led operations for World of Warcraft China and Blizzard properties in China, played a key role on the Vivendi team responsible for the landmark $18B Activision-Blizzard merger deal, and helped produce record-breaking events in the metaverse at Epic Games.

Nichol has an MBA from The Wharton School, is Faculty at Singularity University, a Trustee at CIIS, and has been a Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at Stanford University. Moving forward, Nichol is focused on advancing human potential through ethical and empowering AI -- catalyzing a global ecosystem of innovators to create technology for human thriving.

Highlights Nichol’s background and the origin of Transformative Tech The integration of psychedelics into the tech and consciousness spaces The role of technology in remembering our connection to nature Exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human potential The Impact of AGI on work and the redefinition of jobs The importance of experimentation and learning with AI

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In this bonus episode, we bring you a keynote speech by Third Wave founder Paul F. Austin, recorded live on May 16, 2024 at the "Psychedelic Horizons: Crafting Resilient Futures Through Conscious Entrepreneurship" event in San Diego.

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In his keynote, Paul explores going beyond resilience to inspired living and systems change, highlighting the role of conscious entrepreneurship in driving systemic transformation. He delves into the convergence of psychedelics, global systems, and entrepreneurship, offering insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and practitioners alike. Aligning with the event’s theme, Paul offers an invitation to channel visionary creativity towards a future rooted in collaboration and mycelial wisdom.

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin speaks with Shawn Wells, a renowned expert in performance nutrition and supplementation.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-249-shawn-wells/

Shawn & Paul explore biohacking, the groundbreaking ingredient paraxanthine, and protocols for preparing and recovering from plant medicine journeys. Shawn shares insights on allostatic capacity, hormetic stress, and the power of psychedelics for self-love and acceptance.

Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN, is a globally acclaimed nutritional biochemist known as "The World's Greatest Formulator." He has created over 1,000 products and holds over 20 patented novel ingredients, including market-leading innovations such as TeaCrine, Dynamine and Paraxanthine. Shawn has a profound impact on health and wellness through his expertise in biohacking and health optimization. His work spans international platforms, TV appearances, and contributions to major documentaries.

Highlights:

• What is 'Biohacktivism’?
• Shawn's health journey that led to his 'why'
• Explaining Paraxanthine, TeaCrine, & Dynamine
• Flow vs. Frazzle: Understanding caffeine metabolism rates
• Mainstream adoption of Paraxanthine
• Supplement protocols to prep for a psychedelic journey
• Supplementation for during and after a psychedelic experience
• Microdosing, somatic anchors, and ‘echodosing’
• Shawn’s lifesaving epiphany through psychedelics

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In this episode, Austin Mao, co-founder of the non-profit entheogenic church Ceremonia, sits down with host Paul F. Austin to discuss his profound journey with plant medicines.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-248-austin-mao/

Austin shares about the experiences offered at Ceremonia, including psilocybin and ayahuasca ceremonies, along with thorough preparation and integration work. He describes the unique status of Ceremonia as one of the few legal retreat centers in the USA offering these psychedelic medicines.

Austin and Paul explore how psychedelic ceremonies can help one cultivate skills and capacity to better embrace and navigate life’s challenges. The conversation closes as Austin shares his vision for psycho-spiritual healing and guides Paul in a brief version of the group ‘circling’ practice offered at Ceremonia.

Austin Mao is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and keynote speaker on the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology and shamanism. He is a co-founder of Ceremonia, a non-profit psychedelic church facilitating change makers and creators through what 96% of alumni share as the most profound experience of their lives. He has guided more than 400 founders including Fortune 500 executives, Silicon Valley Unicorn founders, and major blockchain leaders through their transformation towards living a life of inspired creativity, purpose, and peace.

Austin shares a process of “Modern Enlightenment”—a path to Awaken, Heal, and Manifest—that is informed by the most advanced technologies of psychotherapy and neuroscience combined with ancient shamanistic wisdom and spiritual traditions. He shares a range of direct experience with some of the most prominent business leaders of the modern world, helping them harness their inner power to create greater impact through love and inspired creation.

Highlights:

• Austin’s profound initial Ayahuasca experiences
• Cultivating skills and capacity in ceremony to navigate daily life
• “Integration begins with preparation”
• Ceremonia’s legal, non-profit psychedelic church status
• Ceremonia’s impact on the local community
• Seeking a trip vs. lasting transformation
• Austin’s vision for psycho-spiritual healing
• The practice of circling
• Conclusion & how to connect with Ceremonia

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• The Coaching Certification Program by Third Wave’s Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

n this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin delves into the power of the unconscious mind and healing from ACEs with Dr. Brian Alman.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-247-brian-alman-phd/

Dr. Brian Alman explores the profound role of the unconscious mind in healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He reveals that unlocking the unconscious can lead to deep healing and growth, shedding light on the impact of ACEs on individuals. Dr. Alman shares his unique approach to therapy integrates conscious, subconscious, and unconscious realms alongside the healing potential of nature.

The conversation closes with an introduction to Dr. Alman’s new Enlightn app for personalized assessment and treatment of ACEs.

Dr. Brian Alman is the CEO & Founder of True Sage. A passionate facilitator with a Ph.D. in psychology, and author of 14 books, he is one of the world’s leading authorities in wellness and personal growth. Using knowledge of the conscious, subconscious, and Unconscious, he has significantly contributed to psychology, medicine, education, clinical research, wellness, parenting, business, and sports.

He was nicknamed “The Doctor of Last Resort” at Kaiser Permanente — the world’s largest nonprofit healthcare provider. By discovering and facilitating the unconscious, inner potential of each person, he has helped hundreds of thousands of people and contributed to making the world a better place. With his inventions, books, training workshops, one-on-one mobile technologies, and online programs, Dr. Alman is now helping people help themselves more than ever before in the fields of weight loss, stress reduction, healing, and healthcare

Highlights

• Finding your own best answers: An introduction to Dr. Alman
• Understanding the unconscious mind and its healing potential
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact
• Psychedelics, the unconscious, and healing
• Dr. Alman's approach for deep healing work
• The healing power of nature
• Influential teachers and mentors
• The Enlightn app
• Conclusion and gratitude

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin interviews Myles Katz, founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-246-myles-katz/

They delve into the closure of Synthesis, a psilocybin retreat center in Amsterdam co-founded by Myles. From investment decisions to the pandemic’s impact, they discuss the challenges faced and lessons learned. Myles shares his vision for conscious capitalism, introducing Confluence Retreats, a nonprofit psychedelic retreat in Oregon.

This conversation sheds light on the evolution of psychedelic businesses amidst external forces like financial markets and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Myles's professional journey has spanned three continents. During this time, he has launched and led five VC/Impact-funded startups dedicated to technological innovation, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. Specializing in early-stage business strategy, Myles has successfully raised nearly $20 million USD for cutting-edge business models.

As a co-founder and the Director of Business Development at The Synthesis Institute, Myles spearheaded the development of one of the world's initial legal psychedelic service models. This groundbreaking initiative supported over 1,000 individuals in their mental health journeys until its closure in 2023. His contributions in Oregon have also included significant roles in the state’s landmark psilocybin legalization efforts, serving with the Oregon Psilocybin Training Alliance (OPTA) and on various Rule Advisory Committees for the Oregon Health Authority.

Currently, Myles is leading the development of Confluence Retreats, a project under the Hi-U Foundation. This initiative seeks to integrate nature-based, multi-day psilocybin retreat experiences into Oregon’s innovative legal framework, collaborating with indigenous communities to restore ancient healing practices to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Omnia Group Ashland, one of Oregon's premier licensed psilocybin service centers. Furthermore, Myles is a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon, bringing his extensive expertise to ensure safe and transformative experiences for participants.

Highlights:

• The closure of Synthesis: an overview
• Synthesis’ growth period and pivoting during COVID
• Transition to a stewardship model
• Challenges with the company’s training and retreat programs
• The impacts of financial markets
• Introduction to Confluence Retreats

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, to discuss reframing aging and building regenerative communities.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-245-chip-conley/?ref=250

Chip delves into the importance of aging with gratitude in this conversation and shares his journey of creating a midlife wisdom school. Chip also highlights the value of intergenerational collaboration and its impact during his time at Airbnb. He explores how indigenous wisdom influences the academy's approach and discusses how psychedelics can aid in navigating midlife transitions. Finally, Chip shares his vision for regenerative communities, and shares lessons on the ego and the soul that he gleaned from building a boutique hotel chain.

Chip Conley:

Chip Conley is on a midlife mission. After disrupting the hospitality industry twice, first as the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, the second-largest operator of boutique hotels in the U.S., and then as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, leading a worldwide revolution in travel, Conley co-founded MEA (Modern Elder Academy) in January 2018 in Baja California, Mexico. Inspired by his experience of intergenerational mentoring as a ‘modern elder’ at Airbnb, where his guidance was instrumental to the company’s extraordinary transformation from fast-growing start-up to the world’s most valuable hospitality brand, MEA is the world's first ‘midlife wisdom school’ and has a campus opening on a 2,600-acre regenerative horse ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico in April 2024. Dedicated to reframing the concept of aging, MEA supports students to navigate midlife with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. A New York Times bestselling author, Conley's seventh book "Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age" is about rebranding midlife to help people understand the upside of this often-misunderstood life stage, and gave a 2023 TED talk on the "midlife chrysalis."

Highlights:

• The Origin story of the Modern Elder Academy
• Chip’s role at Airbnb and the value of intergenerational collaboration
• The Modern Elder Academy: Reframing Aging, Navigating Transitions, Cultivating Purpose, and Owning
• Wisdom
• How indigenous wisdom informs MEA’s approach
• Generativity & the importance of age diversity
• From 'can-do-it' hero to 'conduit' coach
• Burning Man, regeneration, and how psychedelics can help with midlif
• Building regenerative communities
• Lessons from building a boutique hotel chain

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin is joined by Alexander Beiner for a deep dive into nuanced engagement in the culture wars.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-244-alexander-beiner/

Paul and Alexander examine the importance of sense-making and the role of psychedelics in navigating complex environments. Alexander draws from his interviews with thought leaders like John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Nora Bateson, shedding light on the Four E's of cognitive science. He explores how psychedelics can enhance discernment and adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world. Alexander also shares his experiences with extended state DMT and its impact on his understanding of reality.

This conversation delves deeply into the realms of consciousness and reality, offering visionary insights into how psychedelic perspectives can inform and address the intricate challenges facing the world.

Alexander Beiner is an author and journalist. He's the author of 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world' and an Executive Director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic science and culture.

Highlights:

The story of Rebel Wisdom and unpacking culture wars

John Vervaeke and Iain McGilchrist

Adding ‘emotion’ and ‘exaptation’ to 4E Cognition

DMT entities and the overview effect

Examining the different medicines can occasion unique mystical experiences

Idealism and panpsychism

The importance of cultivating relational ways of being

Envisioning new systems to facilitate responsible psychedelic use

Reestablishing a relationship with the land

Resources and conclusion

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In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes physician Dr. Russell Kennedy, “The Anxiety MD,” to discuss healing the root cause of anxiety, and the role that psychedelics can play.

Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-243-russell-kennedy-md/

Dr. Kennedy shares his personal journey of healing anxiety stemming from his own childhood adversity. He discusses the connection between the mind and body, the impact of psychedelics on anxiety, and transcending the limiting self-beliefs that physiological states of anxiety can produce.

Dr. Kennedy also provides practical practices to connect with the self and overcome anxiety. Offering a neuroscientific overview of anxiety, he emphasizes the importance of changing the alarm sensation in the body to break protective behavioral patterns that may stem from childhood. Additionally, Dr. Kennedy shares his experience with stand-up comedy and its impact on his life. He concludes by discussing his current projects and focus on helping people find relief from anxiety.

Dr. Russell Kennedy, also known as "The Anxiety MD," is a visionary physician in the field of anxiety disorders. With a diverse background in medicine, neuroscience, developmental psychology, yoga, meditation, and stand-up comedy, he has redefined the understanding and treatment of anxiety from both scientific and humanistic perspectives. Much of his work is based on overcoming his own lifelong battle with chronic, crippling worry, creating the award winning and best-selling book Anxiety Rx, The Anxiety Rx Podcast, and more recently, MBRX, a step by step mind-body program designed to permanently heal anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is empowering individuals from all over the world to overcome anxiety and embrace a life of calm and fulfilment.

Highlights:

How psychedelics and studying childhood trauma informed Dr. Kennedy’s perspective on anxiety

A new theory on anxiety

The impact of psychedelics on anxiety

Why so many people struggle with anxiety

Practices to feel more connected and less anxious

How to safely bring more awareness to the root causes of anxiety

Addressing anxiety stemming from preverbal trauma

Developing the courage to feel

A physician’s experience as a stand-up comedian

Dr. Kennedy's current projects and focuses

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