David Michael joins Halusanation to discuss his spiritual journey and how, after a twenty-year departure from Catholicism, his first dose of psilocybin redirected him onto a spiritual path—albeit in a radically new direction full of spiritual discoveries. On this path, he encountered feelings of reincarnation, as he experienced things that felt more like memories than new experiences. He also encountered shadow frequencies and learned why following gurus is ultimately not advisable.

David also talks about how sharing his recent 2024 trials and tribulations served as inspiration for many, especially men who may have been going through similarly difficult life events but privately.

Additionally, David and Dax explore topics including Hinduism, paranormal activity, autism, schizophrenia, and more.

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Another update episode where I give an update on the backyard opposums and connect some books together to help you set your expectations until 2033. 

The books spoken about are "The Fourth Turning" by William Strauss and Neil Howe, "The Fourth Turning is Here" by Neil Howe, "The Storm before the Calm" by George Friedman, "The End of the World is Just Beginning" by Peter Zeihan, "Why We're Polarized" by Ezra Klein and Charles Eisenstein's "Climate: A New Narrative".

PlainScribe summary of some of what I talk about is... "....the limited power of presidents due to the constitutional constraints. The founding fathers intended for the president to have less power than a king, but the office has gained a king-like quality over time. The conversation touches on the idea that presidents are more like road signs indicating the direction the country is going. It also mentions the concept of cycles, including the 80-90 year generational cycle and the socioeconomic cycle, and how they may lead to chaos and tragedy in America. The transcript references the books "The 4th Turning" by Neil Howe and "The End of the World is Just the Beginning" by Peter Zeihan, which discuss predictions about the future of the country and the global supply chain. The speaker suggests that regardless of who is in power, these cycles will continue, and it is important to find alternative ways to bring about change and revolution. The importance of qualities such as slowing down, joy, play, and sensuality in sparking a successful revolution is also highlighted.

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I finish the story of the possums from the previous episode and explain what's ahead for the podcast, including my new lean edit-free approach so listeners can have more useful content vs 1 to 2 episodes a year. I explain how the goal is to work more in the present to connect with eros & heart & community instead of how I've usually worked focused on the future, locked in my head, not really enjoying how long it takes to do anything. 

Sponsored by the  2020 album  Halusanation.

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If we all were to assume we'd be extinct soon, could we put our differences aside and learn to love each other and enjoy the rest of our days?

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Veteran Chad Hale picks up his story after he joined the military instead of choosing prison. Chad explains life in the Army as well as after the military, his time in a government job, and how PTSD continues to create havoc in veterans' lives once out of the military. Though he was working in beautiful Hawaii, he eventually had to leave that life behind and restart in East Texas, finally putting his health and wellness first, in a new way. Utilizing yoga and meditation, and a new diet, Chad was able to find a new side to himself. 

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An American Veteran shares his tale. Told in 3 parts, Chief Warrant Officer (ret.) Chad Hale walks us down his path to redemption after a series of circumstances in his youth landed Chad in the now closed & criminally indicted Glen Mills school for boys. Followed by a tumultuous path to enlistment in the military, Chad shares how he came close to losing himself within his 22 year career as an Army Signalier. 

After 4 tours in Iraq and shouldering countless obstacles and over comings alongside his family, Chad reclaimed himself and found peace...on the road less travelled. Listen with us as Chad tells us how he took back life on his own terms.🕊🇺🇸🌐☮️

FYI this episode is the first filmed episode, so if you want to see it, head to halusanation.live. 

Thanks so much, 
Dax

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What should you tell your neighbors who are still waving a Trump flag? Guest Chad Hale shares his thoughts.  From the upcoming episode of the first filmed episode of Halusanation. 

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On the next episode of Halusanation, of the several things guest Chad Hale talks about, one of them is heard here, regarding the abuse he witnessed while in the United States military. He also speaks re: the recently closed, abusive Glen Mills School for Boys which he was an unfortunate inmate of. After multiple decades of surviving through an American nightmare, he's finally found peace in Texas, and taking back time. 

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Whether it's zoomed out in a plane, up close, on the ground in a foreign land, or out of body on hallucinogens, Minneapolis native, recent college grad + artist Delaney Dornik shares his diplomatic perspective with host Dax Martinez-Vargas on how we Americans might benefit from listening more so as to help us break free from our nostalgic delusion patterns and reductive labeling of who we are and who everyone else is and isn’t. 

Two pieces of music on this episode come from composer Nathan Felix. Those pieces are “The 4th Moirai” and “Viking Rise” and are at 11:45 and 25:45 respectively. You can find more of his music on Spotify or wherever you get your music as well as his personal site https://www.electrochestral.com.

All other music from this episode by host Dax Martinez-Vargas and can be found at halusanation.bandcamp.com.

Brought to you by the new music video “Darknus” by Dax Martinez-Vargas featuring the animation of Beeple which can be found at www.halusanation.live

Produced and Edited by host Dax Martinez-Vargas. 

Recorded at Christian Murray Productions in Austin Texas. 

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Whether it's how Americans are passed the two party system or waking up from our cozy obsession with nostalgia, Delaney Dornik and I discuss American politics and the traps Americans and global leaders fall into. 


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