Adventures Through The Mind

East Forest (Krishna-Trevor Oswalt) is a musician and documentary filmmaker exploring the intersection of music and psychedelic consciousness.

He joins us on this episode of Adventures Through The Mind to talk about what music really is and why it matters so much for our psychedelic journeys.

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• Lovingly (Album)
• Ram Dass (Album)

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Episode Breakdown

• (00:00) Opening
• (05:08) Interview begins
• (05:15) I am Loving Awareness, James' entry into East Forest
• (08:37) What is music?
• (11:22) Music as a lifeline
• (15:00) What makes the difference between "music" and "sound"
• (16:54) Beauty, music, and emotional richness
• (19:30) Humanity's lost its connection with music due to patterns of consumption over creation
• (28:14) The creative act of active listening
• (33:41) Music as a technology for psychedelic ceremony
• (37:21) Music in psychedelic space as a bridge to the non-dual for the growth of our souls
• (38:52) How psychedelics can worsen separation, ego, and division
• (42:06) Introducing Music for Mushrooms, film
• (45:50) What it feels like to be "the soundtrack" for psychedelic experiences
• (50:55) Why he started making music for mushroom experiences
• (58:40) Patreon thanks
• (1:02:49) The musician's experience when playing for a mushroom ceremony
• (1:09:15) The intelligence of the mushrooms
• (1:10:56) Psychedelics, the poly crisis, the constant background noise of dread
• (1:19:43) Reflecting on "the whole 2012 thing" in the context of AI technologies
• (1:21:35) Something is Coming
• (1:32:24) Mushroom lessons, say less
• (1:34:57) Hope and Concern for what's happening with Psychedelics globally
• (1:36:26) Music For Mushrooms, the documentary—what, and who, it's for
• (1:39:13) Outro

Ed Prideaux discusses the the phenomenon of "Psychedelic Flashbacks" and how they relate to Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder, also known as as HPPD.

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This is a clip from 'Hallucinogen Perception Persisting Disorder (HPPD) | Ed Prideaux ~ ATTMind Podcast 152

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We are doing something special in celebreation of episode 200. Instead of an interview, I recorded a straight-talk lecture on psychedelics.

Together, we are going to explore what psychedelics are; why they are so interesting to research; and the chemistry, pharmacology, phenomenology, history, and current research on Psilocybin, DMT, MDMA, Ketamine, and Ibogaine.

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• (00:00) Opening
• (00:47) Introduction
• (08:07) Lecture Begins
• (13:30) What is a psychedelic
• (27:53) What makes psychedelics so interesting to research
• (37:18) Splitters vs Lumpers
• (39:01) Psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
• (59:50) DMT
• (1:07:08) Ayahuasca
• (1:13:21) MDMA
• (1:39:51) Patreon Thanks
• (1:44:24) Ketamine
• (2:04:58) Ibogaine (Iboga)
• (2:36:27) Outro

Mycologist Alex Dorr unpacks the hidden world of fungi—from their billion-year origins to their vital partnerships with plants. He explains how mushrooms cycle life and death, build soil, store carbon, and sustain entire ecosystems

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This is a clip from 'The Regenerative Power Of Mushrooms | Alex Dorr ~ Adventures Through The Mind Podcast 155

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Wade Richardson, author of "The Psychedelic Mind Meld: Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness," explores the phenomenon of shared telepathic experiences during psychedelic journeys.

This conversation delves into what psychedelic mind melds are, how they work, their healing potential, and the serious risks involved in this advanced practice.

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🧠 -- What psychedelic mind melds are and how they manifest (physical, psychic, and shared consciousness experiences) 🌌 -- Accessing super consciousness, collective unconscious, and archetypal realms together with another person 💔 -- Healing trauma through shared purging, energetic bodywork, and telepathic connection during psychedelic states ⚠️ -- Critical safety concerns: sexual energy management, psychosis risks, and the importance of absolute trust 👥 -- Practical considerations: who should attempt this work, proper preparation, and establishing clear boundaries 🌍 -- What these experiences reveal about the nature of reality, consciousness, and our interconnectedness as humans

Note: This episode discusses advanced psychedelic practices and is not intended as encouragement or instruction. Wade Richardson is a pseudonym used to protect the author's identity.

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• (00:00) Opening
• (06:08) Interview begins
• (08:32) Psychedelics are WORK
• (10:03) Psychedelic mindmeld, exploring the Star Trek reference
• (12:46) Telepathic sharing with psychedelics is more common than you might think
• (17:53) What happens in a psychedelic mindmeld
• (25:28) Psychedelics are not necessary for these mindmelds
• (32:44) Shared consciousness, journeying together to other realms
• (34:40) Shared "super consciousness"
• (34:52) Journeying into super consciousness
• (38:02) What is reality such that these shared consciousness experiences are possible
• (42:35) Steel-man arguing against the validity of these telepathic experiences
• (53:45) Nonduality and the interpenetrating channels of reality
• (57:37) Patreon Thanks
• (1:01:54) The value of telepathic contact through psychedelics
• (1:10:11) Universe giving birth to all of us
• (1:11:43) Psychedelics to help us bridge deep division
• (1:16:13) Trauma healing through telepathic connection in deep psychedelic states
• (1:23:13) The play of sexual energy in a psychedelic mindmeld
• (1:28:44) Considering the potential for sexual violation when sharing deep psychedelic states
• (1:42:48) Sharing the purge
• (1:48:32) Transpersonal encounters
• (1:57:08) Potential harms/risks of the psychedelic mindmeld
• (2:04:12) Words of advice to those interested in exploring the mindmeld
• (2:08:22) Follow up links and details
• (2:10:39) Closing

Sara Ness discusses how "circling" and authentic relating games can induce psychedelic-like states without substances. She explains how these interpersonal meditation practices create altered consciousness, shared flow states, and neuroplasticity similar to psychedelics; and how slowing down to be truly present with others can transform perception and create profound group experiences.

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This is a clip from 'Authentic Relating and The Art of Conversation and Conflict | Sara Ness' ATTMind Podcast 164

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Carl Hayden Smith, founder of the Cyberdelic Nexus and Museum of Consciousness, discusses his concept of "hyperhumanism" as an alternative to the transhumanist agenda. The conversation covers how technology is reshaping human consciousness, the attention economy's impact on our minds, and practical approaches (including psychedelics) to becoming more human in an increasingly digital world.

What You'll Learn About:

🌍 -- Where humanity stands with technology and what we're doing to other species 🧠 -- Why VR is "sensory deprivation" and how algorithms harvest consciousness through the "attention war" 🤖 -- Hyperhumanism vs Transhumanism - becoming more human vs. becoming post-human 🌱 -- Practical hyperhumanist practices: peripheral vision, psychogeography, advanced journaling techniques, and psychedelic journeying 🔬 -- DMT Extended State research - Carl's experiences with entities and the ethics of accessing transcendent realms ⚖️ -- Sacred vs recreational psychedelic use and why context is 80% of the medicine

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📚 Carl's Papers: https://dblp.org/pid/s/CarlHSmith.html

🎤 Carl's Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IfrpX8NGK7X2EdXj95KEWj_-TcrlKtZ

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• (00:00) Opening
• (04:50) Interview Begins
• (05:24) The Human Condition and Technology's Impact
• (10:10) Virtual Reality Sensory Deprivation and Creative Engagement
• (15:46) Cyberdelics and the Holotechnica Stack
• (20:55) ADHD Technology Training and Attention Patterns
• (22:18) The Attention War and Technology Addiction
• (27:23) Digital Content's Invasion of Natural Perception
• (30:35) Nietzsche Journaling and Maximizing Life
• (31:30) AI Sentience and Human Identity
• (35:56) Hyperhumanism Consciousness as Primary
• (42:08) Digital Resurrection and Authentic Grieving
• (49:00) AI Supporting Hyperhumanism Interspecies Communication
• (55:22) Patreon Thanks
• (57:33) Accessible Hyperhuman Practices
• (1:02:08) Advanced Journaling as Hyperhuman Technology
• (1:07:01) Psychedelics in Hyperhumanism vs Transhumanism
• (1:10:42) DMT Entities Benevolence and Respect
• (1:17:08) Sacred Context and Conscious Consumption
• (1:18:23) Practical Psychedelic Guidelines
• (1:23:56) Closing and Contact Information
• (1:25:30) Outro

Renowned consciousness researcher Chris Bache PhD shares profound insights on what it means to be a good person from a psychedelic perspective. He describes mystical experiences of oneness where goodness flows naturally, discusses the challenge of integrating peak experiences into daily life, and explains why spiritual practice and community are essential for embodying the truths we've glimpsed.

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This is a clip from 'Global Collapse, Spirituality, and The Birth Of The Future Human | Chris Bache, Ph.D.', Adventures Through The Mind Podcast, episode 142

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Check Out Bache's First interview on ATTMind: Mapping Consciousness With High Dose LSD | Chris Bache, Ph.D. ~ ATTMind 83

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Psychedelic researchers James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber discuss microdosing protocols, benefits, current research, and safety considerations.

Throughout the interview, you will learn the practical basics of psychedelic microdosing—substances, dosage, frequency and duration, when in the larger arc of our lives, and who would best benefit from microdosing; You will also learn about the benefits of microdosing that Gruber and Faidman discovered in their research, which they describe as A-Z, anorexia to zoster and everything in between—with a particular focus later on in the interview on microdosing for various neurological and mental health conditions like ADHD, TBI, dementia, and depression—as well as for the betterment of well people

You'll also learn some of the issues facing microdosing as a both a practice and a premise— issues like placebo, research design, and the potential dangers of microdosing.

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• (00:00) Opening
• (03:28) A quick request
• (05:29) Interview begins
• (07:13) What microdosing is, and what it is not
• (08:33) the dose range for microdosing
• (09:42) Bettering the terminology "Sub-threshold" rather than "sub-perceptual"
• (15:00) The substances you can microdose (and those that don't qualify and why)
• (18:00) Fadiman and Gruber got their data from "real world evidence"
• (20:57) The different microdosing protocols
• (28:30) Why people tend to stop microdosing after a while
• (30:54) Once isn't enough with microdosing, and here's why
• (32:28) How consistent we need to be to see benefits
• (37:53) How to time higher doses around microdoses, and vice versa
• (40:26) What should "do" and "avoid" to help increase microdosing efficacy
• (43:14) The value of parts work while microdosing
• (45:54) The 4 things microdosing seems to do that contributes to its wide benefit profile
• (49:11) How it is that microdosing seems to be helpful for nearly everything
• (52:29) Is microdosing just placebo?
• (1:01:45) The benefits of microdosing for already well people
• (1:11:12) Patreon thanks and invitation
• (1:14:24) Potential interactions between microdosing and the microbiome and the gut-brain axis
• (1:20:48) The differences between LSD and Psilocybin microdosing
• (1:26:02) Theory vs the real world
• (1:32:24) How theories can compromise our ability to understand what is really happening
• (1:37:12) San Pedro, ibogaine, and caapi microdosing
• (1:45:41) Microdosing for ADHD (a new nighttime protocol)
• (1:51:07) Microdosing for mTBI (concussion)
• (1:57:41) Microdosing for dementia and palliative care
• (2:03:52) Microdosing for fun (social microdosing)
• (2:06:49) Microdosing makes the bad thing less bad, and the good things better
• (2:08:43) Peri-threshold doses?
• (2:12:09) The dangers/concerns for microdosing—heart valve damage, bipolar, tinnitus, anxiety, drug interaction, and tracers
• (2:18:22) Follow-up links and socials
• (2:20:36) Closing

Author and couple's therapist, Charles Wininger discusses how MDMA can serve as "emotional superglue" for relationships by enhancing empathy, creating safety, and improving communication. He explains how the medicine helps couples move from defensive patterns to vulnerability, allowing them to address underlying fears and reconnect.

Check our Wininger's book on MDMA for couples, Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA

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This is a clip from 'MDMA for Couples | The Love Doctor, Charley Wininger ~ ATTMind Podcast 138'

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