Send us a text

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my brother Sean Graves, who I originally met through our mutual friend Christopher August. After linking up at High Vibe Festival this past June, we had one of those “wait…you’re from there too?!” moments, and realized we actually grew up just two towns apart. Total South Shore guys through and through 😎

Since connecting, I’ve been beyond grateful to have Sean in my life, not just because he’s a comedic genius who gets me laughing harder than almost anyone I know, but because of the depth he brings into one of the most needed spaces on the planet right now: men’s work.

Sean has spent years honing his craft, guiding men to rediscover their strength, vulnerability, and purpose, and alongside Chris, he’s been co-hosting epic men’s retreats all around the world, helping men remember what true brotherhood actually feels like.

This conversation is equal parts laughter, depth, and truth bombs, so grab your coffee, your joint, or whatever helps you drop in, and enjoy this beautiful exchange with the one and only Sean Graves.

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

You guys are in for a treat with this one 🌿

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with none other than Hamilton Souther, master shaman, founder of Blue Morpho, and one of the most respected figures in the world of plant medicine.

Hamilton has spent over two decades guiding tens of thousands of people through deep ceremonial experiences with plants like Ayahuasca, Wachuma, and Cannabis, and in this conversation, we dive into what he’s learned along the way.

We explore the truth about how these plants work, what they’re really showing us about consciousness, and how they support our healing and evolution as human beings. We also unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in the modern plant medicine space, and talk about how to walk this path with humility, discernment, and respect for the intelligence of the plants themselves.

And honestly, this one just feels like a beautiful catch-up between brothers, two people walking the same road, sharing stories, lessons, and laughter from the journey.

So wherever you’re tuning in from, take a breath, drop in, and get ready for a powerful conversation with a true master of the craft, Hamilton Souther.

Join The Blue Morpho 8 Week Plant Medicine Sitter/Coach Course & Get A Discount For Being Part Of The Highly Optimized Family Below:

https://bluemorpho.org/highly-optimized/

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

What’s up, everyone & welcome back to the show!

Today’s guest is someone who’s not just a legend in the self-development world, but also one of my very first mentors, and honestly, one of my best friends on this planet.

I met Mark England about six years ago, and from the very beginning, he’s been a massive catalyst in my life. Mark isn’t just someone I’ve learned from, he’s family. Over the years, we’ve shared countless deep conversations, outrageous laughs, and powerful breakthroughs, and in this episode, we take a full trip down memory lane.

We jam on some of our best memories together, our personal philosophies around the self-development & healing space, and Mark drops some absolutely hysterical stories from his own journey that’ll give you a deeper look into how he became the man he is today.

I can confidently say that this was one of the funniest, most enjoyable episodes I’ve ever recorded, and I am beyond excited for you to check it out.

Links mentioned in the show:

Enlifted.me

Dave Ray's "Victim Mentality" Theme Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/77QzhIi995gRBFqn3HAdrB?si=VOTvdDViRw6FUE7XvorsCQ

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

Welcome to this episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, a powerful conversation with my partner, Rachel, all about what it truly means to step into the Age of Sovereignty.

We’re moving out of the old paradigm, the age of top-down structures, corporate hierarchies, and systems that told us who to be and how to live. With Pluto leaving Capricorn and entering Aquarius, the invitation is clear: it’s time to dissolve the old ways of power and remember that we are each our own authority.

In this episode, Rachel shares the systems and processes she’s created by weaving together astrology and the intelligence of ChatGPT, tools that help people uncover their unique energetic blueprint and express it fully in this lifetime.

This is the age where collaboration replaces competition, where no one stands above another, and where our evolution comes from each of us owning our genius and sharing it in harmony with others.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to break free from outdated structures, to create your life and business on your own terms, and to understand how your cosmic design fits into the greater collective awakening, this episode is your permission slip to do exactly that.

So tune in, take a deep breath, and let’s explore what it truly means to live as a sovereign being in the Age of Aquarius. 

Links Mentioned on the show:

Rachel's substack: https://substack.com/@astrologymagic

Rachel's Certainty Oracle: https://astrologymagic.gumroad.com/l/mycertaintyoracle

Rachel's Specific Article About Jupiter: https://astrologymagic.substack.com/p/your-jupiter-placement-is-humanitys?r=5rlv1q

Link to Ryan's "Subconscious Shift: How Cannabis Creates Lasting Transformation" Free Workshop Oct. 18th at 12pm ET: https://highlyoptimized.com/coach-with-cannabis-workshop

Link to the "Sexual Mastery" Edition of Breathe With Cannabis Oct. 19th at 12pm ET: https://www.skool.com/bwc-collective/about?ref=7ee342a964c94b5a9f269447dfcd9e51 

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

In today’s solocast, I’m diving deep into some of the systems that have helped me understand reality on a much deeper level. We’re talking about the 7 Hermetic Principles, the wisdom woven through A Course in Miracles, and a handful of other teachings I’ve collected along the way.

But here’s the thing, when I first started studying these systems, a lot of them felt hard to fully grasp. The language was old, the style didn’t always translate, and I found myself asking, “Okay…but how do I actually apply this to my life today?”

So that’s exactly what I wanted to bring you in this episode, not just theory, but practical ways to integrate these principles into your own journey.

As I say in the episode: this is simply my perspective on life. If it resonates and supports you, beautiful. If it doesn’t, that’s beautiful too. Either way, my intention is to share what’s supported me, in hopes it might spark something in you.

And make sure to stick around until the end, because I also drop some special announcements straight from my heart that you’re not going to want to miss. 

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Links to what Ryan mentioned at the end of the show: 

Purchase ceremonial grade THCA Hemp flower here (USE CODE HIGHLY AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 10%): 

sacredsmokecollective.com/ally/highly 

Register for the “Sexual Mastery” edition of Breathe With Cannabis on Oct. 19th & get a 7 day FREE trial here:

https://www.skool.com/bwc-collective/about?ref=7ee342a964c94b5a9f269447dfcd9e51

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

Today’s episode is a little different, just me, opening up, dropping in, and sharing from the heart. I’ve been feeling an incredible amount of gratitude lately for the life I’ve created and the one I now get to live every single day. I want to pull back the curtain and let you into what’s been moving me lately.

I’ll be giving you some updates from our epic Breathe With Cannabis retreat in the Catskills, reflecting on my core mission with everything I do, which is to be a connector and build true community, and riffing on the many thirst traps of life. You know, the endless entertainment show the world throws at us, and why it’s so easy to get pulled in…but also why it’s absolutely essential to keep working on yourself, so that no matter what comes your way, you can meet it from a place of love.

I’ve also got a big announcement about a major podcast I’ll be appearing on again next month, and I’ll share my perspective on why 2025 and beyond is all about collaboration over competition.

So whether you’re here for the vulnerable shares, the retreat stories, the philosophy, or just to hang out in this energy, I’m beyond grateful you’re here & without further adu, let’s dive in! 

Register for the BWC Collective here: https://www.skool.com/bwc-collective/about?ref=7ee342a964c94b5a9f269447dfcd9e51

Purchase ceremonial grade flower here (USE CODE HIGHLY AT CHECKOUT FOR A DISCOUNT): sacredsmokecollective.com/ally/highly 

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

Welcome back to another episode of the Highly Optimized podcast, where we dive deep into the conversations that expand our perspectives, shift our realities, and reconnect us with the truth of who we really are.

In today’s episode, we explore some big themes, how the world stage is a master of distraction, constantly pulling our attention with divisive maneuvers designed to keep us in fear, separation, and confusion…and how important it is, now more than ever, to reclaim our focus.

We also dive into the yearning so many of us feel to step outside of the “matrix,” to de-tune ourselves from the noise of typical society, and to reconnect with sovereignty in a way that actually allows us to live freely. You’ll hear powerful processes for reclaiming your energy, practical insights for navigating the chaos, and plenty of fun explorations into the nature of reality itself.

This is an epic deep dive, full of curiosity, laughter, and dialogue, the kind of conversation I love most. And to share it with me today is not only a brilliant thinker and creator, but also one of my closest friends, the host of the Expanding Reality podcast…Brandon Thomas.

Connect With Brandon:

@expanding.reality  & Fernway Glass on Instagram. 

His Podcast, Expanding Reality on Apple and Spotify. 

Purchase Ceremonial Grade THCA Hemp Flower & Save 10%!:

sacredsmokecollective.com/ally/highly

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

Today’s guest is the creator of one of my all-time favorite supplement brands, one that has pioneered psilocybin microdoses blended with herbs, adaptogens & nootropics into truly revolutionary formulas you won’t find anywhere else in the world. But his journey to this point has been anything but easy. After finding major success in the Cannabis industry, a series of bad decisions left him high & dry. Instead of giving up, he found the courage & drive to rebuild from the ground up.

What unfolded from there is the essence of the hero’s journey, a story of loss, resilience, and rebirth. In this conversation, we explore that journey in depth: his perspective on the arc of human evolution & how to recognize the phase you’re currently in, how to win friends & positively influence people, and so much more.

He’s not only a visionary entrepreneur but also one of my favorite people in the world, and by the end of this episode, I’m confident you’ll understand exactly why.

Connect with Adam: 

Brainsupreme.co (USE CODE HIGHLY FOR A DISCOUNT) 

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

At just 19 years old, today’s guest was already obsessed with powerlifting, squatting an incredible 605 pounds completely naturally. On the outside, it looked like he was destined for greatness. But behind the records and medals, injuries began piling up. He bounced from practitioner to practitioner, each one promising answers, yet leaving him with the same nagging pain. Hope was fading fast…until he discovered the work of Paul Chek. That moment became a turning point. His focus shifted from simply working out to also working in, sparking a whole new vision for his life.

That vision led him to realize his true dream: supporting men in their journey of healing and growth. But to pursue it, he had to make one of the toughest choices of his life, walking away from his family’s successful business. On paper, it offered good money and security, but deep down, he knew it was slowly eating away at him. Stepping into the unknown, he set off on his own path, committed to men’s work, and in the process, found his soul.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore his powerful journey, the wisdom he carries for others walking a similar path, and what it truly means to align with your calling.

Connect with Mike: 

IG: @mike.salemi 

Book a call with Mike: brand.mikesalemi.io 

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/

Send us a text

On the outside, today’s guest looked like he had it all, a thriving career as a financial trader in Chicago, a life that many would envy, and the kind of success that makes people assume you’ve got everything figured out. But behind that polished exterior, he carried a heavy truth: a constant drive to push harder, do more, and prove himself. That pressure left him feeling unfulfilled within, disconnected from his family, and trapped in a cycle of striving without peace.

Everything changed in 2017, when he found himself caught in the middle of the Las Vegas mass shooting. In that life-or-death moment, he was struck with the realization that if it had all ended right then, he would leave this world profoundly unhappy. That awakening set him on an inner quest, one that would take him from chasing outer success to uncovering true peace, self-love, and freedom within.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear the story of that journey, the lessons he learned along the way, and how life feels now that he’s come through to the other side. This conversation will pull on your heartstrings & inspire you to find your own version of peace.

This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.

Connect with Cal:

thegreatunlearn.com 

https://linktr.ee/cal.callahan?fbclid=PAdGRleAMdtkpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3YQrUklcY_VW9npY9uxKs3UDqYVsxITQfXrmalEsoSA5Rlb8vEqq7K7vaJC_aem_cV5znUPwacIyV7dOpABr8A

Purchase Organic High Quality THCA Hemp Flower (use code HIGHLY at checkout for a discount): 

https://sacredsmokecollective.com/