The Entheogenic Evolution

By Martin W. BallSociety & Culture Philosophy

The Entheogenic Evolution episodes

October 18, 2021 Episode 157: A Conversation about NOTHING with Daniel Murtaugh
I'm joined this week by author (and musician) Daniel Murtaugh to talk about his alphabet book, NOTHING from A-Z. To be more specific, we're discussing nonduality and the nature of being. Enjoy!
1 hr 32 min
October 04, 2021 Episode 155: Psychedelic History with Tom Hatsis: LSD
This week we welcome back Tom Hatsis to discuss his new book, LSD: The Wonder Child. We discuss the "Phantastic 50s," as he puts it in his book, when LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin were of great interest to philosophers, psychiatrists, religious scholars, the CIA, and more.
1 hr 34 min
September 20, 2021 Episode 153: Carlos Tanner and the Ayahuasca Foundation
I'm joined this week by Carlos Tanner, director of the Ayahuasca Foundation. We share a lengthy conversation about drug addiction, personal transformation, learning the ropes of ayahuasca, and Carlos' transition into being a facilitator and retreat director. You can learn more at www.ayahuascafoundation.org
1 hr 45 min
September 06, 2021 Episode 151: Psychedelic Anthropology with Jeremy Narby
This week I'm joined by author and anthropologist, Jeremy Narby, not only discussing his new book, "Plant Teachers: Ayahuasca and Tobacco and the Pursuit of Knowledge," but also the practice of anthropology, giving back to the community, and cross-cultural sharing of knowledge. His new book is now available.
1 hr 40 min
August 23, 2021 Episode 149: They Shimmer Within with Bruce Rimell
This week I'm joined by author, artist, musician, and scientist/philosopher, Bruce Rimell, discussing his fascinating book about visionary beings, They Shimmer Within, and why they're not objectively "real". We have a long and wide-ranging conversation about Salvia Divinorum, the nature of visionary beings, evolutionary cognitive psychology, the nature of the mind, and also art and music.
1 hr 47 min
August 09, 2021 Episode 147: Psychedelic Leadership with Laura Dawn
My guest is microdosing coach, speaker, and relatively new host of "The Psychedelic Leadership" podcast, Laura Dawn. We share a wide-ranging interview, starting with getting to know Laura and her entry into the world of psychedelics, including how she gave up a potential run at the Olympics to pursue the psychedelic path, backlash she's endured from being a white woman drinking ayahausca, podcasting, and the goal of inspiring Psychedelic Leadership. You can find out more about Laura at www.livefreelaurad.com
1 hr 36 min
July 26, 2021 Episode 145: Entheogenic Churches with George Lake
This week I'm joined by lawyer and author, George Lake, to discuss the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and how it applies to religious protection for Entheogenic Churches in the United States
1 hr 30 min
July 14, 2021 Episode 144: Forbes, Psychedelics, and Your Neighbors, with David Carpenter
My guest is Forbes Magazine writer and author, David Carpenter. We discuss how he got into writing about the fast-changing world of psychedelics, cannabis, MDMA, 5-MeO-DMT, and his ongoing book series about psychedelics that starts with "Your Neighbors are Doing Psychedelics: MDMA" - you can find David's work online at Forbes.com and at www.yourneighborsaredoingpsychedelics.com
1 hr 24 min
June 28, 2021 Episode 142: Connect and Evolve with Ben Holt
I'm joined by Toad, Retreat, and Breathwork facilitator, Ben Holt, for a wide-ranging discussion about how he got into what he does, working with toad, music, film, and more. It's a long one, so settle in and enjoy. You can find out more about Ben and his work at www.connectandevolve.com
1 hr 42 min
June 14, 2021 Episode 140: Talkin' Toad with Juan David Alvarius
My guest this week is Juan David Alvarius. We go deep into his practice with Toad, his philosophy of how best to serve, and how he got into the practice.
1 hr 34 min