Mangu.TV Podcast

We are excited to host Dr. Jack Allocca on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series. 

Jack is a research fellow at the University of Melbourne, studying altered states of consciousness using pharmacology, neuroimaging, and computational neuroscience. He founded Somnivore Pty Ltd, an AI data analytics company serving neuroscience laboratories. His research spans neuropharmacology, psychedelic science, sleep science, and consciousness research in wild species like bears, elephants and birds. Allocca has personally tested over 100 psychotropic substances and explored over 80 countries, speaking and consulting on psychedelic science, philosophy of mind, biohacking, AI, and their societal implications. His work has been featured in various media outlets, including print, video, and radio.

Jack discusses his upbringing in Italy and the cathartic moment that led him to a lifetime of inquiry into altered states of consciousness, neuroscience and psychotropic substances. He hares stories of extended travel and research during his studies, and investigation into the human psyche - experimenting with everything from meditation and psychedelics to extreme diets, religion and joining the sex industry  - each becoming integral to his PhD and future career. 

Giancarlo and Jack discuss collective consciousness and whether the world can ever really heal, looking at love, collective development and awareness vs. technology and war. 

Jack shares his intention and life's work, integrating his experiences to shape the future, and systems to help create a better living.

We are excited to host Betony Vernon for this episode on the Mangu.tv podcast series.

Daring, provocative and boundary-defying, Betony Vernon is an American-born designer, sexual anthropologist and author. Her aesthetic is formed by her explorations in spirituality, sex, sensuality and the erotic body realm. The development of her work is multidisciplinary, spanning sessions of practical teaching and curative sharing. The writing of her book The Boudoir Bible is currently translated into nine languages and the design of sublime objects, jewels, sculptures, furniture, objects, as well as happenings. In 2024 Betony will open the doors to a new experiential space in Italy, situated in an ancient building, restoration and preservation have been priorities for the past two years, most importantly, Betony has taken action in saving a piece of land around, which is building a community to preserve the negative impact of ecocide. Betony believes that to restore the soil is to restore the soul.  

Betony discusses her upbringing in the post-punk 1980s, her interest in philosophy and erotic literature and her life between Italy, Paris and London. She speaks about sexual liberation, and her work with jewellery, erotica and bondage, which was not easily accepted by mainstream outlets. 

Giancarlo and Betony discuss the power of play, and radical trust as a way to transcendence. Betony talks about shibari, bondage, the power of sex, and reasons it's so feared, as well as her cover shoots for The New York Times and work with sexual liberation and healing trauma.

We are delighted to host Batuhan Bintas on the Mangu.tv podcast series.

With a passion for educating the upcoming generations, Batuhan has been a technology enthusiast since his first meeting with computers at age three. He is an Animator and a full-stack Extended Reality (XR) developer with a deep understanding of Artificial Intelligence technologies. Batuhan is the founder and CEO of Imaginatrix Studios; a London/Istanbul-based XR studio that designs Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality technologies. Batuhan is a keynote speaker and has spoken at renowned events such as Boom Festival, Ozora Festival, Breaking Convention, and Occulture. Also, a psychedelic science enthusiast and a cyberdelics creator; Batuhan’s project Cyber Mushroom is designed to give a psychedelic experience through the power of Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence. Batuhan believes that we live in a time where science fiction is becoming science fact. He elevates upcoming generations and teaches about the responsible use and innovation of technology; so we collectively write beautiful science fiction where we wish to live.

Batuhan speaks about his upbringing, the influence of his Sufi grandmother and his early understanding of different dimensions. He talks about visa difficulties whilst studying abroad and how this led him to study online. This later led to his current projects, and work with the UN, bringing virtual reality to refugee children, offering insight into life outside of refugee camps.

Batahan and Giancarlo discuss educating future generations about sacred sexuality, psychedelics and AI as a tool to support growth and education.

We are delighted to host Robert Mitchell for episode 53 of the Mangu.tv podcast series. 

Robert is a religious and Jungian scholar, a Western psychedelic lineage holder, an astrologer, a practical mystic, a podcaster, and a writer.  He received an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies from Syracuse University, and a Master in Counseling from The California Institute of Integral Studies. For thirty years, he has worked worldwide to strengthen people’s relationship with the transpersonal intelligence that animates their lives. He uses tools of Western esoterica that include astrology, psychedelics, meditation and dreaming.  His specific interest is working with the unique structure of the consciousness of the individual, while demythologizing the psychedelic experience, removing the need to fetishize it or make it something exotic. His motto is: “People don’t need to use more Paychedelics, they need to be more Psychedelic.”

Robert speaks about his upbringing in Los Angeles, where his parents were part of the bohemian, creative scene, and how the sudden loss of his father, at age 16, impacted him. He talks about his education, with various teachers from Jung to Stan Grof, Agehananda Bharati, Ram Dass and more.

Giancarlo and Robert discuss mystical experiences and the doors one can access with altered states. Robert discusses the overlap in religion and astrology and his work using the intelligence of astrology to understand timings and cosmic consciousness. He shares a few profound case studies and speaks about the occasionally unrecognised value of astrology.

We are delighted to host Alnoor Ladha on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series.

Alnoor’s work focuses on the intersection of political organizing, systems thinking, structural change, inner/outer mirroring and narrative work. Alnoor comes from a Sufi lineage and writes about the crossroads of politics and spirituality in troubled times. His work has been published in Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Truthout, Fast Company, Kosmos Journal, New Internationalist, and the Huffington Post among others. He is a board member of Culture Hack Labs, a cooperatively run advisory for social movements. He is currently the co-director of the Transition Resource Circle and co-author of Post Capitalist Philanthropy: Healing Wealth in the Time of Collapse. He is also a co-founder and steward of Tierra Valiente, a post-capitalist experiment in the northern jungle of Costa Rica. 

Alnoor shares his story, growing up in a Sufi tradition where spirituality and meditation were central to his worldview.  He became interested in Marxism but as his political thinking developed he realised he was more of an Anarchist, he spent the last 15+ years researching and writing about the intersection between anarchism and mysticism.

Alnoor discusses life in community in Costa Rica. He speaks about giving back, privilege and the need for deep internal work whilst simultaneously applying that work to the world through the lens of service.

We are excited to host Tanya Kazeminy for this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series. 

Tanya is a teacher, writer and speaker who seeks to heal and explore sexuality, ‘our most powerful source of love, purpose and our true life force’. Born in London, she grew up between Minnesota and Tehran, and then back to London as a young adult. Tanya has been practising non-self abandonment since 1999 and devoted her life to (teaching) Love, she studied and taught self-love within the realm of pregnancy and Yoga, developed her practice with Meditation and in more recent years has been teaching Sexual Evolution. 

Giancarlo and Tanya discuss sexual ideologies, the importance of boundaries and modern-day sexual disconnect. Tanya talks about her teachings on sexual evolution based on authenticity, boundaries, self-love and worship.

We are delighted to host Matteo Norzi for his second episode on the Mangu.tv podcast series.

Matteo is an artist, designer, filmmaker and Indigenous rights

Matteo discusses his work with the Shipibo people and the value of psychosomatic healing. He talks about the use of sound and visual stimuli, and how they can be an important tool when diagnosing, transforming and connecting the mind and body.

Giancarlo and Matteo discuss the medicalisation of plant medicines and the problematic nature of plant without spirit as well as the notion of an individual rather than. collective experience. Matteo talks about the future of Shipibo artists and upcoming exhibitions around the globe.

We are excited to host Holly Turiya on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series. 

Holly is a Women's Sexual Liberation coach who is on a mission to facilitate the freedom of the hearts and bodies of women so they can love and live while practising full aliveness. She's trained in the VITA Method coaching modality, a Tantric approach to healing sexuality through science and spirit. She lives in Nosara Costa Rica and has cultivated a thriving Tantra community in the jungle. Visit her website at www.hollyturiya.com to listen to her weekly podcasts, and to learn more about her private mentorship journey and online courses. You can also follow her on Instagram @holly.turiya.

Holly shares her story and catalyst for change when DJing left her feeling disconnected and burnt out. She began studying and practicing tantra and discovered her passion for sexual liberation. Giancarlo and Holly discuss open relating, knowing when to end a relationship and healthy relationship patterns.

We are excited to host Eliane Gerzelj for this episode on the Mangu.tv podcast series. 

Born in Italy, Eliane became a civil engineer at Politecnico of Milano. She underwent a transformative journey, from globe-trotting and burnout to a spiritual epiphany in Brazil at age 26. Settling in Barcelona in 2018, she mastered NLP Coaching, progressed to Level 2 of the Enneagram of Personality program, and pursued a 3-year MA in Integral Transpersonal Psychology. Following a painful breakup, a year of celibacy steered her towards exploring Neo-Tantra, Somatic Sexuality, and Embodied Spirituality, refining her approach to intimacy. She recently completed Level 2 of the ISTA training. As the founder of Spicy Spirit, she aids others in (re)learning self and interpersonal "intimacy" through transpersonal psychology and sexuality insights. She lives in Ibiza and offers private sessions, workshops, and retreats in Spain and Italy. Eliane truly believes that consciousness is sexy.

Eliane shares her path to tantra and how a series of workshops and trainings helped her to bring back sacredness to the body and ritualise sexual encounters. She speaks about leaking sexual energy, and the need to re-learn intimacy to bring sensitivity to the body and raise vitality. Eliane’s offering Spicy Spirit covers sessions and workshops to enhance intimacy, support through moments of crisis, and ways to develop pleasure to connect to non-ordinary states of consciousness.

We are excited to host Shiri Godasi on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series. 

Shiri Godasi. M.A. is a mother, integration therapist, global medicine woman, author & poet, visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist. A creative educator for 25 years, she is passionate about creating a decolonized, psychedelic-positive counterculture and empowering people to step into radical authenticity & conscious leadership to co-create a just world. A "teacher to teachers", Shiri is best known for her pioneering methods in the field of psychedelic integration and community bridging, including founding 5 entheogenic harm reduction organizations; founding and directing a professional psychedelic therapy & creative leadership training program; and innovating a proven integration treatment protocol called The Psyched Soul™ Method. Shiri specializes in multidimensional, quantum-leap life transformations, soulcode recovery & realignment. Her approach draws from consciousness & cosmology, transpersonal psychology, quantum healing, Eastern philosophy and multidisciplinary arts, fusing ancient wisdom with modern practices for a ‘Psyched’ lifestyle. Her website is www.psychedsoul.com.

Shiri discusses her personal story of transformation, the cathartic moment leading her to where she is today, and her journey towards psychedelic therapy. She talks about the importance of language around self-development, treating people as whole rather than broken, and plans to focus on future generations by creating a conscious education modality for children. Giancarlo and Shiri speak about mindfulness around psychedelics and communicating with entities in various states of consciousness.