There is much light being shone recently on the benefits of plant medicines and psychedelics for psychological, emotional and spiritual healing and growth. On today’s podcast we discuss the benefits and what to look out for so you don’t end up having a experience that creates more harm than good.   

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Plant medicines and psychedelics are becoming more commonly discussed and used these days, even legalized in various parts of the world. They can be a highly effective treatment for challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD and a range of addictions.

As someone who is very curious about all potentials for growth and healing, as well as exploring all possible realms of consciousness, I have great respect for these substances. Reverent use with proper guidance can create deep healing and aid in releasing pain, shifting stuckness, expanding perspectives and anchoring peace and well-being. 

When used without the correct setting or supports, however, there can be a negative impact. The experience can be too much for a person’s psyche to navigate or integrate.

Today’s Man Alive podcast guest, Jonathan De Potter is the founder of Behold Retreats. He is passionate about creating safe and life-changing plant medicine journeys for people to explore their inner world and discover their truth. 

In an experience with plant medicine, Jonathan was directly shown the mindsets and behaviors that were keeping him from reaching his potential. Returning to a corporate setting, Jonathan was surprised to find he was more patient and empathetic, while also being more productive than ever before. This began his in-depth research into the world of plant medicine.

In our conversation we discussed… 

* The potential benefits you could experience from plant medicines and psychedelics * The need for skilled guides and integration if you’re considering an experience like this* Jonathan’s journey from self focus to empathy, true purpose and a desire to support future generations * The invisible realms most people don’t access and how they can support your life* Balancing your needs with needs of others

Plant medicines are powerful and they may or may not be your cup of tea! If you have a desire to expand your consciousness know there are plenty of ways to do so, including breathwork, meditation, qi gong, yoga, tantra, inquiry and awareness practices and more. Feel free to reach out if you’re wondering what type of experience would be best for you. 

May you be graced with wisdom, whichever path you choose. 

Links:

Behold RetreatsCurious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz

For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

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Jonathan de Potter is the Founder of Behold Retreats, a wellness provider that facilitates tailored life-changing plant medicine journeys to explore your inner world, discover your truth, and live to your full potential.

In a time of incredible change it is important to have guides who see a bigger, more harmonious vision. This episode with speaker and author Ocean Robbins will deepen your understanding of how to live aligned with your deepest values, while also managing daily responsibilities and caring for people you love and our planet!

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What a wild time we are living through right now! Everyone I talk to is dealing with personal, as well as the collective challenges! 

Are you?

I hope you are finding ways to be supported by family, friends and community. If you need more support feel free to reach out. 

One of the things I do to maintain sanity in challenging times is listen to people who share wisdom and ageless truths. When I wake up in a foul mood or find myself in one throughout the day I turn to others for inspiration!

This Man Alive podcast conversation with Ocean Robbins is powerful in that way. He is a visionary and, I believe, sees more clearly than almost anyone I’ve met in this lifetime. 

Ocean is the co-founder & CEO of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network. He has hosted more than a million people in his online Food Revolution Summits, and has organized and facilitated hundreds of seminars and events for more than 200,000 leaders from 65 nations. His words and perspectives will help you tap into your potency and power as well as your ability to make a powerful contribution to the world. 

In this episode we cover:

* How to handle every day demands AND stay connected to your values and deeper purpose* A new and more powerful way to measure your success * How your life will change when you start to consider WHY you were born* Ocean’s personal story of losing his life savings and the profound life path it created as a result * How to use your heartbreaks and struggles to create your biggest contributions * Questions to ask yourself that make more love, impact, success and fulfillment more readily available

I’ve been supporting many men through relationship and career changes in this time of great change. If you want support through this challenging time, or are finding a desire to use this time of change to make changes in your life, tell me more here and we can set up a time to talk. 

Links:

Ocean RobbinsCurious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz

For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Bio:

Ocean Robbins is co-founder & CEO of the 500,000+ member Food Revolution Network. He has hosted more than 800,

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Do you ever feel nervous about your financial situation? Wondering if you have enough money, whether it will last long enough, whether those you love will be taken care of?As the world changes rapidly around us, I am getting a wake up call, or maybe I should call it a grow up call! Are you?

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My parents taught me about money but there were some foundations I was too naïve or immature to grasp. Many of us have not received a strong financial education, even though we use money all the time! And this can leave you feeling stressed and strapped.Today’s Man Alive Podcast guest talks about how it’s never too late to get your finances in order and become more financially empowered, even if it seems overwhelming! He also talks about his experience of creating a powerful LEGACY that contributes to kids and community, and how you can too.Bill Thomason III was drawn to explore the stock market as a young kid. He has a 25 year career as a funds manager and venture capital /angel investor. He is the author of Make Money Work for You and the creator of Wall Street Wizards — a financial literacy and education program for youth and young adults, as well as their parents!   

In this conversation we discussed:

* Financial literacy most of us were never taught in school * The rule Bill learned at 18 and follows to this day, that he believes will benefit EVERY man* How to start with your meaningful vision and then create, innovate and evolve it* The need for men to contribute to children’s lives and how you can get started  * Bill’s experience creating the Wall Street Wizards — educating and empowering youth and adults

Be sure to listen until the end when Bill talks about how one can become a millionaire by 50 when saving from a young age. If you haven’t started saving he talks about how you can get your finances in order and help your kids, or kids you care about, have enough money for their future!

Links:

williamthomason.comCurious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz

For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Bio:

Bill Thomason has a 25 year career as a funds manager and a venture capital /angel investor. He is the author of Make Money Work for You and creator of Wall Street Wizards – youth and young adult financial literacy and education program.

Have you been living a life guided by your purpose?Have you figured out what, beyond your everyday actions, life is really about for you? Have you asked yourself what matters most to you and what you want to experience before it’s all over?

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Many men come to me having done everything “right!”Men tell me: I’ve had a good job, made a good living, raised my kids and taken care of my partner and family…I have deep respect and admiration for these choices. And I find there’s a certain point, for most men, when the spark fades and all the “shoulds” and “supposed-tos” are no longer energizing! Today’s Man Alive podcast guest, Tim Corcoran, supports people with this! He is the founder of Purpose Mountain where he offers Nature-Based Purpose Guidance for people to find their soul purpose. Bringing people into nature helps them see past their everyday concerns and obligations.

In this conversation we discussed:

* What life is like when you are NOT aligned with purpose* How to discover your SOUL purpose — what you are here for in this lifetime* Mature vs immature masculine* How being in nature allows you to get in touch with deeper layers of your heart and truth* How learning to receive is a key to more satisfaction for you and the capacity to have a greater impact

Tim is a wise soul whose life experience is well worth listening to. Take the time to listen today and make sure you are aligned and on track with your deeper truths!

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www.PurposeMountain.comCurious what you’d need to become a better leader and lover? Take the quiz

For Women: Modern dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare for women

Bio:

Tim Corcoran is the founder of Purpose Mountain, where he offers Nature-Based Purpose Guidance to support people with a love for wild nature who feel a deep yearning and a burning desire to discover their soul purpose.

Tim is a leader of men’s groups, holistic rites of passage for boys & men, and wilderness vision quests.

Healing the cultural rift between the mainstream and indigenous cultures, transformational consciousness work, the spiritual journey, ancestral work, deep nature connection, family and health are all deep commitments in his life.

Tim is a heart-centered father of two brilliant boys and husband to a magnificent wife, and lives in pristine Sandpoint, Idaho, USA.