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Eric Osborne joins the Brainsupreme podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on psychedelics, spirituality, and the state of the world. As the founder of the world's first mushroom retreat in Jamaica (2013) and now the leader of a growing spiritual mushroom church, Eric brings over a decade of deep ceremonial experience to the discussion. The conversation covers Eric's personal cosmology, biblical connections between manna and mushrooms, the dangers of ego in the psychedelic space, why the clinical model falls short, and how to approach mushroom work safely and spiritually. Eric's upcoming book, The Psychedelic Reformation, argues that mushrooms belong in spiritual community — not in a clinic.
Key Topics & Timestamps
The Inversion Concept & Spiritual Warfare (~7:00)
The host and Eric discuss the idea that modern society has inverted natural and spiritual truths — using the dandelion green as a prime example of a God-given medicine that we've declared war on with pesticides. Eric connects this inversion to psychedelics, religion, and the broader concept of spiritual warfare.
Manna = Mushrooms: A Biblical Theory (~19:00)
Eric lays out his compelling argument that the biblical "manna" described in Exodus was actually edible mushrooms. He traces the etymology, the physical descriptions (white loaves, breed worms and stink, preserve by drying), and connects it to the Egyptian priesthood's known use of mushrooms. He links this to Maria Sabina's Life Magazine feature and Haile Selassie's Time Magazine "Man of the Year" cover as the revelation of the "hidden manna."
Rastafari, Ethiopia & Haile Selassie (~12:00)
Eric shares his spiritual journey from Catholicism to Rastafari after the church's pedophilia scandal, his deep study of Haile Selassie, Ethiopian history, the Ark of the Covenant, and the spiritual significance of Ethiopia's resistance to colonialism.
Consciousness Is Primary (~25:00)
Eric argues that consciousness — not matter — is fundamental, and that the brain doesn't generate consciousness but rather receives it. He connects this to quantum physics and the observer effect, suggesting that all spiritual battles are first happening on planes above the physical.
The Healing Has Already Begun (~27:00)
Using the analogy of symptoms appearing when a sickness is already healing, Eric reframes the visible darkness in the world (Epstein, institutional abuse) as evidence that the healing process has already started — not that things are getting worse.
Wu Wei: Action Through Inaction (~33:00)
Eric explains how Daoist philosophy of wu wei informs his psychedelic practice — letting spirit move through you rather than forcing action from ego. He shares how years of high-dose group ceremonies taught him that "the thing does itself" when the ego gets out of the way.
Critique of Psychedelic Leaders & Ego (~38:00)
An honest discussion about Paul Stamets, Rick Doblin, Terence McKenna, and the dangers of ego in the psychedelic space. Eric argues that an absence of spirituality in psychedelic practice inevitably leads to ego, and that we should "kick the pedestal out from underneath everyone." Dennis McKenna is praised as an authentic, humble leader who continues working with the medicine.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Psychedelics (~45:00)
Eric calls the psychedelic field one of the most susceptible to the Dunning-Kruger effect — people with minimal experience positioning themselves as experts. He shares a story about a clinician labeling a natural mystical experience (derealization) as an "adverse effect," illustrating the clinical world's lack of depth.
The Observer Effect in Psychedelic Therapy (~52:00)
The host raises the quantum observer effect and Eric expands it profoundly: the practitioner's consciousness directly influences the participant's experience. He argues that combining quantum biology with psychedelic study is the real frontier, and that prayer and intention during ceremony have unregistered healing potential.
Indigenous Knowledge vs. Clinical Research (~55:00)
Eric advocates trusting thousands of years of indigenous practice over a decade of clinical research. He discusses who picks the mushroom mattering energetically, the problem with synthetic/isolated psilocybin in studies, and how the Oregon legal model excludes wild mushrooms — a complete inversion.
Dosing Advice: "Bends vs. Breaks" (~64:00)
The host shares his framework: people with "bends" (minor struggles) can self-explore with low doses first; people with "breaks" (major trauma, PTSD) should always work with a practitioner. Eric validates this and adds critical safety practices: (1) train yourself to stay put during difficult experiences, and (2) don't react reactively to revelations — wait and process with community before making major life decisions.
Against Playlists in Deep Work (~73:00)
Eric makes a strong case against using music during deep psychedelic journeys. He argues that music acts as "horse blinders" keeping you grounded in someone else's consciousness rather than your own. The Johns Hopkins playlist model was designed for research control, not depth healing.
Group vs. Solo Experiences (~75:00)
Eric believes group experiences elicit significantly more healing and better integration than solo work — counterintuitive to most people, but proven through his years of ceremony. He addresses resistance to group settings and why those most resistant often benefit most.
Sanctuary Church Model (~77:00)
Eric's Personal Practice (~84:00)
Eric exclusively consumes wild-harvested Psilocybe ovoids (ovoids) from Kentucky. He avoids commercially hyped strains like Penis Envy. He microdoses informally by nibbling, prefers LSD for structured microdosing, and recommends macrodosing approximately every six months for maintenance.
Notable Quotes
"The best use of psychedelics is not to seek mental health healing or relief from depression. That's going to happen. That's just an effect of going into these spaces where we expand our awareness.""Everything is happening exactly as it's supposed to be. That doesn't mean we shouldn't attempt to affect change — but this exact moment is an opportunity for us to evolve, and we first do that through our perspective.""Without a devotional practice connected to this work, you can absolutely just feed narcissism.""Healing is our natural state. Connection is our natural state. The thing is doing itself. In some weird way, our ego is the only thing that gets in the way.""When there is an absence of spirituality in this practice, then it inevitably leads to ego — period.""We're thinking that consciousness is generated by the brain, when the deeper truth is that consciousness is primary and matter emanates from consciousness.""You are infusing your consciousness with someone else's consciousness [with a playlist]. If we're really trying to get to the depth of our psyche, cut the music."Guest Links & Resources
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In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Bryan Ardis sits down with Adam to trace the unconventional path that led him from a basketball-loving Mormon kid in Georgia to a relentless health truth-teller. Dr. Ardis shares the deeply personal origin story of his younger sister's lupus diagnosis at age 11 — the catalyst that drove him through chiropractic school, acupuncture, nutrition, and decades of clinical practice. He recounts discovering that a parasitic infection in her spleen was the true root cause, and how clearing it with herbs restored her health, fertility, and life.
The conversation takes a spiritual turn as Dr. Ardis details his faith crisis during a pilgrimage to Nauvoo, Illinois, where he uncovered hidden historical truths about the Mormon Church that dismantled his lifelong belief system. He draws a direct parallel between that experience and his approach to COVID-19: in both cases, he says, doing your own research reveals a very different story from the one you've been told.
Dr. Ardis lays out his worldview on global control by pharmaceutical interests, referencing the biblical Greek word pharmakia and Dr. John Coleman's The Committee of 300. He then shifts to prescriptive guidance for those dealing with C0V!D or va**ine injuries, covering his #1 recommended remedy — nicotine — along with NAC, cinnamon, licorice root, zinc, and copper supplementation. He also discusses water filtration, diet, urine therapy, and his new hydration product designed to address the copper deficiency he believes is behind sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes.
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Disclaimer: The views and claims expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen.
Actor-turned-therapist David Sutcliffe (Gilmore Girls, I'm with Her, Under the Tuscan Sun) sits down for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey from the heights of Hollywood to the depths of somatic psychotherapy. At the peak of his acting career, David found himself dissatisfied and unable to access the emotional depths he longed for — both on screen and off. That search led him to Core Energetics, a body-centered psychotherapy rooted in the work of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen, and eventually to becoming a practitioner himself.
In this episode, David and the host cover:
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Key Timestamps
There's no mental or emotional stressor that won't eventually show up somewhere in the body. That's the thread running through this entire conversation.
Kyle Kingsbury joins Adam to get into what happens to grief that never gets processed — and why no amount of optimization can route around it. Along the way: the ayahuasca vision that rebuilt Kyle's marriage, a Shakti experience in a room of 7,000 people that dropped him to the floor, why his morning meditation practice came apart, and the training and recovery stacks he actually runs now — kettlebells, blood flow restriction, nasal-only breathing, and sauna.
Kyle also breaks down The Kingdom Within, the community he's built around all of it, and gives a first look at Ballers Youth Nutrition — the youth supplement company he and Adam are launching together.
DISCLAIMER
The following reflects the personal views and experiences of the host and guest, and is for general informational purposes only.
This content is not medical or professional advice. Statements regarding health, supplements, fasting, and training have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a licensed professional before changing your health routine — especially on behalf of a child.
This episode discusses psychedelic and plant medicines, fasting, and alternative spiritual beliefs. Viewer discretion advised. Substances discussed are controlled in most jurisdictions; nothing here is an endorsement or instruction for use.
Claims about named third parties are personal opinion, not verified fact. Results are not typical. The host and guest hold commercial interests in products and companies discussed, including a jointly owned business.
In this episode of The Brainsupreme Podcast, Adam is Joined by Eben Britton, former NFL offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), current yoga teacher, author, and founder of The Athlete's Approach. Adam & Eben, who share overlapping histories through yoga, the cannabis industry, and mutual friend Cal Callahan, use this episode to dive deep into Eben's origin story: from a chaotic Brooklyn childhood to becoming an All-American offensive lineman at the University of Arizona, a second-round NFL draft pick, and ultimately a yoga teacher and wellness coach.
Where to Find Eben
Note: This was recorded as "Part One" — a follow-up episode is planned to cover Eben's emotional/psychological transformation and yoga teaching journey.
In this raw, wide-ranging conversation, Sean Clayton — founder of Miracle Academy and Adam, host of the Brainsupreme Podcast — traces Sean's journey from a childhood marked by sexual abuse and a "custodian of the Blacks" family legacy in Dallas, through federal prison, to becoming a teacher of manifestation, quantum consciousness, and esoteric cosmology.
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Miracle Academy (pay-what-you-want membership) · Rabbit Hole Media, Austin · Marketing/social media coaching
https://www.themiracleacademy.com/
https://myosin.io/
Warning: This episode includes candid discussion of childhood sexual abuse, incarceration, and suicide.
From Personal Trauma to Peak Performance: The Hypnotist's Journey
Discover how Dom the Hypnotist transitioned from a challenging upbringing and entrepreneurial mishaps to becoming a top transformational hypnotherapist working with elite UFC fighters, NFL players, and entrepreneurs. This episode explores hypnosis, manifestation, psychedelic synergy, and the power of subconscious rewriting.
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00:00 - Introduction: From trauma to top hypnotherapist
00:20 - Dom’s early family history and background
01:14 - The importance of personal transformation stories
02:10 - Entrepreneurial ventures and street-level sales
03:44 - Transition into hypnosis and building a healing team
05:16 - Dom’s MMA and jiu-jitsu training background
06:39 - How hypnosis helped athletes and UFC fighters get over mental blocks
07:44 - Storytelling as a powerful sales and healing tool
09:00 - Working with NFL and UFC stars to optimize performance
10:14 - The significance of continuous self-investment and skill development
11:30 - Overcoming doubts and fears during rapid learning phases
12:50 - The impact of subconscious beliefs on life outcomes
14:20 - The breakthrough moment with a sleep & manifestation hypnosis
15:49 - Combining hypnosis with microdosing for accelerated change
18:14 - Experimenting with psychedelic journeys and subconscious revelations
20:31 - The story of a fighter’s fight prep using hypnosis
22:11 - Extraordinary phenomena during regressions: past-life conversations
24:33 - How external perceptions of hypnosis can be misleading
27:30 - The success stories of manifesting wealth and healing
29:00 - Building a business and organization around transformational work
30:50 - The evolution from traditional hypnotherapy to manifestation-focused methods
36:19 - Why working with people similar to yourself boosts results
38:12 - Scaling hypnosis services with a team and in-person events
40:44 - Creating impactful live events to deepen healing
42:22 - Integrating psychedelic insights into subconscious work
44:42 - Future collaborations between hypnosis and microdosing
48:00 - Addressing skeptics and deep trauma work considerations
50:20 - Why quieting the default mode network amplifies transformation
51:20 - Mind-blowing experiences of past-life and supernatural phenomena
62:01 - Exploring conspiracy theories and energetic influences during hypnosis
63:40 - Fascinating past-life memories and their healing potential
66:12 - The power of embodying ancient identities to resolve current limitations
67:34 - The size and scope of Dom's organization
70:36 - Opportunities for course discounts and live training sessions
73:41 - The synergy of hypnosis and microdosing for brain rewiring
74:36 - Favorite health supplements and products
75:25 - How to connect with Dom for your transformation journey
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Join Adam on the latest episode of The Brainsupreme Podcast where he dives into a compelling conversation with visionary Dr. Andy Wakefield who shares his personal journey from medical research to storytelling. Discover new insights into autism, vaccine controversies, and the possibility of telepathic powers, all woven into his latest novel, The Bequest. This episode unveils the depths of human resilience, historical truths, and the potential for societal awakening.
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Enjoy this eye-opening conversation that blends science, storytelling, and spiritual inquiry. Stay curious and informed.
Join Adam on this episode of The Brainsupreme Podcast where we explore the journey of transforming health through the carnivore diet, unraveling microbiome complexities, and understanding autoimmune healing in this candid conversation with carnivore expert Phil Escott. Discover insights into optimal meat sourcing, the role of organ meats, and the impact of plant toxins on health.
A carnivore since 2015 and drummer Phil Escott got chronically ill as a vegetarian, and his body revolted with psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune and metabolic conditions in 2010, leaving him unable to move without severe pain, let alone drum or exercise, and he had to throw out all his existing “expertise” and start from scratch. Phil’s eventual combination of a carnivore diet with EMF and artificial light avoidance, cold thermogenesis and a range of other health enhancing practices reversed the “incurable” diseases that he suffered from. His book “Arthritis, The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” gained a foreword by Dr. Jack Kruse, became an Amazon Kindle bestseller and is now available in print and audiobook. Phil talks from personal experience about contemporary lifestyle and diet choices, disconnects from our ancestral heritage, emotional balancing, trauma release and the simple but often misunderstood nature of spiritual awakening. He now consults with clients worldwide helping them to reverse their metabolic and autoimmune issues.
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Connect with Phil:
For Phil’s private one-to-one consults and 30-video online course, “Autoimmunity, The Subtraction Method” (50% off with the discount code “BRAINSUPREME”) and links to Phil’s YouTube channel and other social media…
https://philescott.com
To join Phil’s Substack for free and to get three free e-books, regular group carnivore/autoimmunity Zoom Q&A calls and Phil’s Red Pill Sangha podcast…
https://philescott.substack.com
To book for the most exclusive, luxurious carnivore retreat of the year in Spain in November 2026 and hang out with the stars of the carnivore world for a week… Only 30 rooms, and they are selling fast, so hurry!
https://carnivorespain.com
To book for the UK Ancestral Health Festival in August 2026 – amazing speakers, plus live music, camping, glamping, firewalking and loads more…
https://ancestralhealthfestival.com
In this episode of The Brainsupreme Podcast, Adam is joined by Kashif Kahn for an in-depth discussion on genetics, biohacking, and societal control. Kashif Khan shares his pioneering insights into genetics, epigenetics, and biohacking, revealing powerful tools for personal health, longevity, and understanding human origin stories. We explore how DNA analysis can transform health outcomes, the influence of societal shifts, and philosophical reflections on humanity’s divine blueprint.
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