The Eric Osborne Podcast

What happens when determination becomes ego? In this deeply personal story, Eric shares how ignoring clear warning signs before a life-changing arrest led to powerful lessons about intuition, conviction, and leadership. Through experiences as an entrepreneur, founder, and creative, this video explores the difference between persistence and forcing outcomes, how to recognize when your intuition is trying to protect you, and why listening to internal wisdom may be one of the most valuable skills for success in business and life.

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Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKggqqJrva9Tru4p8Fv?si=81c39a0e186d41a7

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfYDCLduPkDYKOHQ09?si=60e0a1da19bc4920

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ropmnTNilxQiDrr0o?si=40190dfa6a0c43ae

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wxMQRV64pta0RO4sj?si=bba56f83c5e7434f

Eric Osborne shares why he believes psilocybin should not be viewed solely as a medical treatment or confined to clinical settings. Drawing from 27 years of experience, he discusses the limits of scientism, the importance of spirituality, nature, community, and intentional integration in psychedelic work, and explains why lasting transformation comes from participating in a deeper spiritual practice rather than seeking a clinical cure. Through personal stories and reflections, he argues that sacred mushrooms are best understood as a sacrament that invites growth, connection, and authentic personal transformation.

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Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKggqqJrva9Tru4p8Fv?si=81c39a0e186d41a7

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfYDCLduPkDYKOHQ09?si=60e0a1da19bc4920

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ropmnTNilxQiDrr0o?si=40190dfa6a0c43ae

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wxMQRV64pta0RO4sj?si=bba56f83c5e7434f

Eleven years after his arrest for psilocybin mushrooms, Eric Osborne reflects on how that life-changing experience transformed his identity and ultimately reshaped his future. Drawing from personal struggles with cannabis, lessons from Maxwell Maltz's Psycho-Cybernetics, and decades of work in personal growth, he explains why lasting change comes from changing your self-concept—not relying on willpower alone. Through stories of overcoming addiction, becoming a better father, building a new life after adversity, and creating empowering daily habits, Eric encourages listeners to consciously choose the identity they want to embody and align their actions with the person they aspire to become.

📌 Next Steps

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Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

Can psychedelics make someone a better CEO or entrepreneur? In this thought-provoking discussion, the speaker explores how psychedelics may influence leadership by helping reveal blind spots, increase creativity, improve emotional intelligence, reduce the need for control, and shift priorities from profit alone to purpose-driven leadership. The conversation also addresses the limits of psychedelics, emphasizing that they are tools—not shortcuts—and that lasting leadership growth still requires humility, responsibility, integration, and intentional personal development.

📌 Next Steps

If you’re serious about your growth, don’t just watch this. Work with it.

🤝 Private Mentorship

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Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

Psychedelic facilitator Eric Osborne shares what to look for when choosing a psychedelic space holder, explaining why experience, humility, safety protocols, ethics, preparation, and integration matter far more than credentials alone. Drawing from thousands of sessions, he explores the differences between MDMA and psilocybin, common misconceptions about psychedelic therapy, the role of power versus force in ceremony, and practical red flags that can help participants make safer, more informed decisions when pursuing psychedelic healing work.

📌 Next Steps

If you’re serious about your growth, don’t just watch this. Work with it.

🤝 Private Mentorship

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🌿 Psanctuary

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🎧 Podcast Archive

Previous episodes and conversations:

Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

Many spiritual seekers unknowingly give away their power by relying too heavily on external authorities, tools, signs, or practices. In this thought-provoking discussion, Eric explores spiritual bypassing, the dangers of outsourcing personal authority to religion, tarot, synchronicities, psychedelics, and even healing itself. Learn why true spirituality is rooted in sovereignty, self-trust, personal responsibility, and cultivating a direct connection with the divine rather than depending on external validation. This episode challenges conventional spiritual beliefs and offers a powerful perspective on reclaiming your authentic power.

📌 Next Steps

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🤝 Private Mentorship

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🌿 Psanctuary

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🎧 Podcast Archive

Previous episodes and conversations:

Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

In this episode, the speaker explores the concept of “victimhood” as a hidden and often addictive mindset that can limit personal growth and responsibility. Drawing from personal experiences, including struggles with legal challenges, plant medicine work, and life setbacks, he explains how shifting from a victim perspective to an empowered one can radically change outcomes. Through examples of historical figures like Frederick Douglass and Nelson Mandela, as well as everyday life situations, the discussion emphasizes personal responsibility, perspective, and the idea that life happens for you—not to you. The core message encourages listeners to recognize victim mentality in themselves and consciously choose empowerment over blame.

📌 Next Steps

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Previous episodes and conversations:

Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

In this video, Eric Osborne shares three practical ways to embrace discomfort as a pathway to personal, spiritual, and emotional growth. Drawing from his experience guiding people through intentional work with sacred mushrooms, he explains why discomfort is often necessary for transformation and how avoiding it can lead to stagnation. Through powerful stories, personal reflections, and real-life examples, Eric explores how difficult conversations, learning new skills, and participating in supportive communities can help expand our capacity for growth, resilience, and purpose.

📌 Next Steps

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🎧 Podcast Archive

Previous episodes and conversations:

Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

This video explores the idea that true success is built through embracing discomfort, not avoiding it. Using powerful examples from nature—such as riparian zones, the resilient lignum vitae tree, and lichens—the speaker explains how growth often emerges from challenging environments. He connects these natural principles to personal development, highlighting how stepping into difficulty can shape resilience, purpose, and long-term success. Drawing from experiences in plant medicine work and building psilocybin retreat spaces in Jamaica, he reflects on how discomfort has shaped both personal transformation and broader impact. The message emphasizes that while comfort is tempting, real growth, healing, and creativity often require moving through resistance rather than avoiding it.

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Previous episodes and conversations:

Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...

Are you ready for success that actually feels like success?

In this follow-up conversation, Eric Osborne explores the next step after recognizing people-pleasing: learning how to break free from it.

After decades of psychedelic work and witnessing hundreds of people uncover patterns of burnout, resentment, and self-abandonment, Eric shares five practical ways to stop seeking approval and begin living with greater authenticity.

This isn’t about becoming selfish or caring less about others. It’s about learning to serve from a place of wholeness—not from fear, obligation, or the need to be liked.

Through personal stories about leadership, relationships, psychedelics, boundaries, cannabis, discomfort, and self-worth, Eric offers a roadmap for reconnecting with your own inner authority and becoming the person you actually came here to be.

What This Episode Explores

People-pleasing may have helped you succeed—but it may also be preventing you from experiencing the life you truly want.

In this episode, Eric Osborne shares five practices for overcoming people-pleasing and reclaiming authenticity, confidence, and inner freedom.

You’ll learn how to:

• Recognize when you’re abandoning yourself

• Stop relying on external approval

• Set healthier boundaries

• Build resilience through discomfort

• Prioritize yourself without becoming selfish

Time Stamps

00:00 Stop People Pleasing

00:23 Channel Mission Mindset

01:20 Self Awareness Signals

02:52 Approval Seeking Roots

06:38 Set Boundaries Say No

08:24 Validate Yourself

10:43 Tolerance For Discomfort

13:24 Prioritize Self Care

14:18 Hard Truths Cannabis

16:40 Final Recap Call To Action

The 5 Ways to Stop People-Pleasing

1. Develop Self-Awareness

The first step is learning to notice your own patterns.

Ask yourself:

• Does this “yes” actually feel like a yes?

• Am I helping from joy or obligation?

• Am I looking for approval?

• Am I ignoring my own intuition?

Awareness creates the possibility for change.

2. Stop Seeking External Approval

Many people spend their entire lives chasing validation from parents, partners, coworkers, communities, or society.

Eric explores the deeper question:

Who are you actually living your life for?

At the end of your life, the approval that matters most is whether you lived in alignment with your own truth.

3. Practice Boundary Setting

Healthy boundaries begin with simple choices:

• Saying no when you mean no

• Saying yes only when you truly mean yes

• Having uncomfortable conversations

• Letting go of relationships that require self-abandonment

Boundaries protect authenticity.

4. Build a Tolerance for Discomfort

Growth requires learning to sit with discomfort.

Eric explains why challenging experiences—including difficult psychedelic journeys—can teach resilience, emotional strength, and the ability to stop running from hard feelings.

5. Prioritize Yourself

Self-care is not selfish.

You cannot sustainably serve others while ignoring your own needs.

True service comes from overflow—not exhaustion.

Personal Stories Shared

The Hidden Motivation Behind Success

Eric reflects on founding the world’s first psilocybin mushroom retreat and realizing that while his desire to help others was genuine, part of his drive came from seeking validation.

That awareness became a doorway into deeper authenticity.

Learning to Say No

From business decisions to relationships, Eric shares how difficult but necessary conversations helped him stop creating situations built on obligation instead of alignment.

Changing His Relationship With Cannabis

Eric discusses how prioritizing personal growth required reevaluating habits and relationships—even when others disagreed.

Key Takeaways

• Awareness is where transformation begins

• Your body often knows when something is out of alignment

• Approval from others cannot replace self-trust

• Boundaries may disappoint people—and that’s okay

• Discomfort is a training ground for growth

• Taking care of yourself allows deeper service

• Authenticity requires courage

📌 Next Steps

If you’re serious about your growth, don’t just watch this. Work with it.

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🌿 Psanctuary

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🎧 Podcast Archive

Previous episodes and conversations:

Not Your Guru

https://open.spotify.com/show/3dLRKgg...

The Psanctuary Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4Bf3MfY...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 1

https://open.spotify.com/show/4zNQ9ro...

The Psilocybin Chronicles 2

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZBK3wx...