On this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast With Paul F. Austin . I share my journey from corporate America to becoming a leader in the functional and psychedelic mushroom space. We discuss the importance of microdosing, the challenges of psychedelic policy reform, and the mission of the Microdosing Collective. I emphasizes the potential of microdosing to enhance mental health, increase empathy, and create positive societal change. The conversation covers personal experiences, the need for consumer protection in the underground market, and the vision for making microdosing legally accessible.

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In this episode, we take a deep dive with Allie Michelle, who is a poet, author, podcast host and speaker and we talk about all things love, death, poetry, AI and even a glimpse into her new book. 

She shares an amazing story of here first experience with psychedelics and how it helped her tap into her intuition. We talk about her views on death and how it’s made her more grateful for life. The major impacts of AI on her and her industry as a writer/Poet. This episode is pack with so many gems. Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy the episode.

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TIMESTAMPS:

1:30 - Intro

11:00 - Hit of inspiration process

12:30- How did you untrap yourself

14:40 - Powerful quote

17:00 - Psychedelics and your process

20:00 - We love death

26:30 - Let’s stop time

31:30 - Psychedelics and your emotions

36:30 - It takes courage

40:30 - What’s your emotional process for challenges 

42:30 - What’s lighting you up right now 

44:30 - AI and writing 

47:00 - Easy a podcast

50:30 - Outro

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GUEST BIO:

Allie Michelle is a poet, writer, and co-founder of NFT school for mental health and wellness, We Are Warriors. She is a certified meditation, breathwork, and yoga teacher, which has heavily influenced her work. She has preformed spoken word poetry across the globe, continuing to share her work and inspire people to live vulnerably, love deeply, and create often.

IG- https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel/?hl=en

Easy A Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZGMajufmT6ppp4LbKaaiV?si=7f1203bd24404b5c&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree

Legends of Lemuria - https://shopcatalog.com/products/legends-of-lemuria

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Hi guys for this episode of Into The Multiverse, we are doing something a little bit different. We are resurfacing our first ever into the Multiverse podcast episode recorded over three years ago with Danielle Broida who is a friend of mine, the national educator at Four Sigmatic, a registered herbalist and a certified holistic nutritionist and more than that she is one of the most educated people that I know when it comes to the entire world of fungi. She was actually a huge inspiration for me to get into the mushroom space from my conversations with Danielle on this episode we dive into all things, function mushrooms, psychedelic mushrooms, mycelium network, and how all of them are changing the world. We also get to hear a little bit more about Danielle story and how the fungi kingdom found her and lead her to where she is today. Please enjoy the following conversation with Danielle Broida

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Timestamps:

00:01:30 - Intro

0:04:50 How Mushrooms found Danielle

0:10:30 Functional Mushrooms

0:18:10 Four Sigmatic Values

0:29:41 Mushrooms in Our World Today

0:39:46 Healing with Mushrooms

0:49:51 Conclusion

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Danielle Broida:Danielle Ryan Broida, RH (AHG) is a pivotal voice in the nutrition and functional mushroom and adaptogen space. As a Registered Herbalist (RH) of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Instructor of Mycology, and National Educator of Four Sigmatic, Danielle is teaching the world about the importance of functional foods and herbal medicine for a vital life. Prior to joining forces with Four Sigmatic, she received her BA in Environmental Studies and Philosophy from Whitman College. She went on to study Ayurveda in India and became a Certified Yoga Instructor on the banks of the Ganges River. Then she became a Certified Raw Chef and Detox Coach while working with a Naturopathic Doctor in Indonesia. But it was leading trekking adventures into the backcountry of Thailand where she became particularly fascinated by herbal medicine (while becoming fluent in Thai). After several years in Asia, she landed in Boulder, Colorado to formalize her education in holistic medicine. Upon completing her graduate studies at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism (CSCH), she opened her private practice where she worked with hundreds of clients specializing in functional mushroom-based treatment for individuals with auto immune conditions. She was invited to become the Instructor of Mycology at CSCH, where she still teaches. Danielle brings her passion and expertise in herbal medicine, clinical practice, teaching, formulation, and her deep love for fungi to everything she does.

Insta - @danielleryanbroida

Website -https://www.danielleryanwellness.com/

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On this episode, Alli Schaper and Sylvia Bonito dive into the profound relationship between mushrooms and death, specifically around how psychedelic medicines can help reframe the way that we perceive death in the west. This discussion is centered around embracing death and being able to connect with ourselves and others about the topic on a deeper level. They share their personal experiences and learnings around the intersection of these topics and how they are crucial for healing intergenerational trauma.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Introduction

Welcome from Sylvia and Allie

Setting the stage for a transformative conversation

2:30 Personal Stories and Experiences

Sylvia and Allie share their personal journeys with death

The unexpected passing of Allie's father and the insights gained

Sylvia's lifelong quest for understanding the purpose of life and her profound dream encounter with her spiritual teacher, Ramana Maharishi

10:45 Meditation Exercise

Guided meditation to connect with a loved one who has passed away

12:30 Reimagining Death in Our Culture

The importance of rethinking our cultural approach to death

How Sylvia and Allie connected over their shared passion for mushrooms and death

18:00 The Role of Mushrooms

Mushrooms as agents of decomposition and transformation

Personal anecdotes of using mushrooms in end-of-life care

The spiritual lessons mushrooms teach us about dying before you die

27:00 Interactive Exercise

Participants reimagine the passing of a loved one

Sharing insights and reflections

35:00 Psychedelic Family and Intergenerational Trauma

How family dynamics and substances impact our relationship with death

Insights into intergenerational trauma and its transmission through DNA

45:00 Practical Takeaways

Three key points to transform your relationship with death

Using mushrooms and psychedelics as tools for profound joy and understanding

51:30 Q&A Session

Addressing audience questions on proper burial techniques and the integration of mushrooms in grief processing

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Key Takeaways:

Embrace death medicine as a biohack to enhance life.

Cultivate daily joy and a healthy relationship with death.

Use mushrooms as a tool to connect with the divine and process grief.

Additional Resources:

Super Mush

TED Talk on Mushroom Burial Caskets

Stay Connected:

Follow Sylvia Benito on Instagram

Connect with Allie Shaper on LinkedIn

Subscribe for more transformative talks and insights!

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Ever wondered about the transformative power of mushrooms? Could they be a secret weapon in the fight against mental health crisis? Join Aggie and I, as we embark on a journey into the intriguing world of superfoods and psychedelics.

Aggie and I chat about the game-changing effects of legal superfoods such as cordyceps and lion's mane. We delve into the power of adaptogenic mushrooms to restore balance and promote a state of flow. But it's not all about physical health - we also examine how mushrooms can be an effective lever in addressing underlying mental health issues. We address the contentious issue of toxicity and its impact on our health and wellness; sharing personal stories of dealing with mold poisoning and the role of psychedelics in recovery. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:02:17 - Mushrooms' Connection to Psychedelics

0:10:04 - Legalization and Policy of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

0:12:27 - Adaptogenic Mushroom Power and Benefits

0:14:57 - The Dangers of Mold and Mushrooms

0:17:31 - Toxicity's Impact on Health and Wellness

0:21:56 - Building Community and Cultivating Relationships

0:32:24 - Psychedelics

0:36:23 - Legal and Cultural Significance of Psychedelics

0:44:00 - Psychedelics and Grief

0:50:54 - Advocacy for Psychedelics and Personal Experiences

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GUEST BIO:

Welcome Aggie 🧬, your Biohacking Bestie, where wellness meets simplicity! Are you tired of complicated diets and fitness plans that don't work?  Get into easy, effective biohacking strategies to shed pounds and boost energy. 

Join her on a journey to revolutionize your health. From easy weight loss tips to energy-boosting hacks, She'll guide you through practical and enjoyable ways to get in the best shape of your life.  Let's get fit, feel good, and enjoy life together!

Connect with Aggie:

Instagram |   / aggie  

Instagram |   / biohackingbestie  

YouTube |    / @biohackingbestie    

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This week we are featuring a special interview between Alli Schaper & Dr. Christian Gonzalez (originally posted on the Heal Thyself Podcast), talking about all things community, psychedelics and functional mushrooms. This conversation provides a great framework for how we can harness the power of psychedelics to heal our families, ourselves, and the world.

Why is community so important? Alli talks about where the criminalization began, as well as why so many states are decriminalizing this substance. We also learn about some interesting history on the beginning of religion that may involve this substance. If you are interested in community, mental health, functional mushrooms and psychedelics for healing, this is the show for you.

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0:00 Intro

1:40 The Role Psychedelics Plays in Collective Healing

7:16 Why Microdosing is So Powerful

11:52 The Multiverse & Supermush: Connecting to the Magic of Mushrooms

18:23 Life Lessons Learned From Mushrooms

27:01 Are Psychedelics a Shortcut to Therapy? 

34:47 Addressing the Drawbacks of Psychedelics' Popularity 

40:26 Healing My Whole Family Through Psychedelics

44:55 Conclusion

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Check Out the Heal Thyself Podcast: 

https://www.youtube.com/@UCztQQ--xORWtJCwHmaa_buA 

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Key topics discussed include:

- The parallels between faith in God and psychedelics, and how both can lead to a sense of connection with a higher power and a greater understanding of the world

- The fascinating nature of the mycelium network and its similarities to the internet and AI algorithms

- The impact of ancestral DNA and how trauma can be passed down through generations

- The Western approach to grief and death, and how psychedelics can help process trauma

- The history and stigma surrounding psychedelics and their role in human culture

- The potential of microdosing and consumer products for subtle neuroplasticity and mental health

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

01:16- Alli's Journey Through Different Life Chapters

10:59-  Realizing the Connection Between Profit and Pharmaceutical Prescriptions

16:02 - Exploring Psychedelics for Human Optimization vs. Trauma Healing

18:58 - Processing Grief After Losing Her Father  

23:08 - How Eastern Cultures Approach Death Differently from the West

29:21 - The Parallels Between Psychedelics and Faith

39:04 - The History of Psychedelics in Human Culture and Religion

47:12 - The Mycelium Network's Similarities to the Internet and AI

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GUEST BIO:

The Meat Mafia Podcast is hosted by Harry and Brett with the mission of addressing fundamental problems in our food and healthcare system. Our concerns with our healthcare system can be drawn back to issues in our food system as far back as soil health. 

Connect with Meat Mafia:

Meat Mafia instagram:

 https://www.instagram.com/meatmafiamedia/

Meat Mafia YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeatMafia

Twitter

twitter.com/MeatMafiaHarry

Twitter

twitter.com/MeatMafiaBrett

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This week we are joined by Podcast Host, Speaker, Author and Athlete Gabby Reece for a conversation on developing a life that makes you happy: from mental health, relationships, macrodosing, and facing mortality. 

She first gained recognition as a professional beach volleyball player, dominating the sport during the 1990s. Beyond her achievements in volleyball, Gabby has made significant contributions as a fitness advocate and wellness expert. She has authored books on health and fitness, sharing her knowledge and inspiring individuals to lead active and balanced lifestyles. 

From her years as a professional model, Gabby gained a unique perspective into the world of beauty standards. Her and Alli discuss navigating a world of anti-aging standards and self-sourcing your worth from within.

Having founded LAIRD Superfood with her husband, Gabby also provides insights into cultivating a thriving relationship, working with your partner, and the secrets that have kept them together after so many years.

Alli and Gabby also discuss the power of functional mushrooms and microdosing, two things that have been instrumental in both of their lives.

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0:00 Intro

3:04 Going First: Changing Your Life From the Inside Out

7:06 Advice to My Younger Self

9:26 Mental Health Balance & Vulnerability

14:06 Spirituality & Synchronicity

20:07 Cultivating Deep Relationships

23:37 Partnership & Working with Her Husband Laird

32:57 How Our Relationship Has Grown

35:37 Functional Mushrooms & Microdosing

45:23 Connecting to Something Greater Than Us

48:49 Death Taught Me How to Live

54:34 Aging & Beauty Standards

1:00:49 Finding Inner Strength

1:05:46 Conclusion

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Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational health and fitness leader, podcast host, corporate speaker, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother.

The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Gabby is a force to be reckoned with in the gym and on a microphone.

Website: https://gabriellereece.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/

Laird Superfood: https://lairdsuperfood.com

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Join Alli and two experts in the realm of psychedelics discuss compounds that alter your consciousness and their use in our world today. On this special live episode of Into the Multiverse, we are joined in New York City by Jonathan Sabbagh & Ethan Nadelmann. 

Jonathan Sabbagh is the cofounder and CEO of Journey Clinical, a platform that connects therapists to ketamine prescribers. Ethan Nadelmann is the founder of the Drug Policy Alliance, a New York City-based non-profit organization working to end the War on Drugs.

They discuss their personal journeys with psychedelics, the history of psychedelics in our world, and the biggest things they've learned from them. Jonathan Sabbagh speaks specifically on Ketamine, discussing therapeutic use and it's impact on the brain and trauma. Ethan Nadelmann shares the power of magic mushrooms, the dark side of psychedelic exceptionalism, and using psychedelics in relationship.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro

5:42 What Led us to Psychedelics 

8:38 The History of Psychedelic Exceptionalism 

13:44 Ketamine & It’s Impact on the Brain

17:22 Neuroplasticity & Occasional Psychedelic Use

21:22 Treating PTSD with Ketamine

26:53 Different Ways Ketamine is Administered 

30:00 Using Psychedelics in Relationships 

34:59 Biggest Lessons Learned from Psychedelics

37:13 Our Thoughts on DMT

38:16 Importance of Set, Setting, and Dosage

45:39 Conclusion

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Drug Policy Alliance: https://drugpolicy.org

Psychoactive Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychoactive/id1574548562

Journey Clinical: https://www.journeyclinical.com

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