The Mind Aura Lab

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https://www.decriminalizenature.org/

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Timestamps

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Decriminalize Nature

05:07 The Achievement of Decriminalization and its Impact

09:04 Understanding Decriminalization and its Policy Implications

14:22 Larry Norris' Journey from Neuroscience to Consciousness Expansion

17:06 Redefining Mental Health and Exploring Entheogens

20:27 The Morphogenetic Field and Expanded Senses

24:33 The Future of Psychedelic Research and Consciousness Exploration

27:37 The Ethical Implications of AI-Controlled Emotions

31:24 Creating Spaces for Difficult Emotions

36:10 Exploring the Seed of Consciousness

Hello Auras! You're in the lab this week with Dr. Lance Cutsforth, an Army veteran who has been on mission to heal others through many therapeutic avenues. Lance started his company called Nova Pax Wellness in 2023 where he focuses on helping first responders, veterans, active duty members and law enforcement. Lance has been on journey to learn multiple skills tailored to helping others by alternative options not directly supported by traditional Western medicine. Lance and I discuss the very nature of why society seems to not always have viable options for underserved in traumatic environments. We really opened a lot of solid dialogue for others to listen and also chime in on the conversation of how alternative medicines can truly help when all options fail. Tune in, listen and learn! Don't stop labbin' :)

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https://www.instagram.com/novapaxwellness/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancecutsforth/

Hello Auras! Welcome back to the Mind Aura Lab! You are in the lab this week with Megan Mbengue, a registered nurse in California who is an avid proponent for medicinal cannabis. Megan has nearly a decade of experience under her belt in the healthcare world and has been involved in several specialties in her career. Learn how Megan's experience with medicinal cannabis not only changed her patients' lives but also her own. I recommend y'all give a listen to this episode for those seeking higher education (pun intended) with Megan as she breaks down some current research she has cooking. Tune in, listen and learn!

Don't stop labbin' :)

Company Website:

https://www.trustedcannanurse.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/trustedcannanurse/

Hello Auras! You are in the lab this week with Shannon Sierra, a personal trainer and health coach in sunny California. I met Shannon through the rave scene and in person with her husband Ken at EDC Vegas 2024. This two are a power house couple with a beautiful family and still find time to enjoy themselves, partying at the hottest festivals in America. Shannon's passion for fitness started before she started raving but quickly realized that her niche was to maintain a raving lifestyle while showing others how to as well through training. Learn how Shannon discovered ways to keep herself accountable for the fitness goals she committed to while raising children on the go from state to state across the country and internationally! Tap in, listen and learn! Don't stop labbin' :)

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/fit2rave/

Company Website:

https://fit2rave.com/

What's up Auras! You are in the lab this week with Westley Cruces, Co-founder & Chief Science Officer at Colorado Chromatography Labs in Denver, Colorado. Westley is a trained chemist with an MBA who is a major proponent of cannabis science and research. Westley focuses on the developing synthetic cannabinoids and isolating cannabinoids from hemp plants. I really learned a lot from this conversation, especially when Wes breaks down the research his team is conducting around finding cancer treatments with cannabis derivatives. You do not want to miss this one! Tune in, listen and learn! Don't stop labbin' :)

Company Website:

https://sunflowerwellness.us/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/wcruces15/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/westley-cruces-219a0668/

Hello Auras! So glad to have you back for this episode. You are in the lab this week with Jeremy Klettke, a cannabis grower, breeder and advocate. Jeremy's experience in the underground legacy days of growing cannabis has provided him with years of perspective and what it truly takes to survive in this industry. We talk about current topics circulating in cannabis such as bringing back flower with lower THC percentages, re-scheduling and synthetic cannabinoids. I thoroughly enjoyed sparking up some controversial ideas in this conversation that we as a community should start tackling. Tune in, listen and learn! Don't stop labbin' :)

Company Website:

https://davishempfarms.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/davisherbfarms/

Hello Auras! You are in the lab this week with Shannon Wallace from Phoenix, AZ. Shannon has been a practitioner of marketing, communications, media and business campaigns. Shannon's passion for singing also led her down multiple avenues of performing internationally and locally in the states. The most interesting thing about Shannon that stood out to me was how she integrated her passion for singing with musical therapy for the cognitively impaired. Listen as Shannon shares her story about she turned her passions into a business and has been aiding in healing through interactive music workshops! :)

Company:

https://musicalmemorycare.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/shannonwallacesings/

What's up Auras - this week you are in the lab with my Canadian brother from another mother, Armando Figueroa! I met Armando officially in person last year in Toronto, CA for the first time and could already tell he would be a friend for life. We connected through dancing during the COVID lockdowns and he actually took some free dance lessons from me before I started my online teaching business. Armando reveals how he used the COVID lockdowns to his advantage and was determined to make a name for himself in the fitness world. We discuss how we stay disciplined, where his inspiration for fitness emerged from and what he plans to do next with future clients. Tap in, listen and learn! :)

Don't stop labbin'

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/armxndofigueroa/

Company affiliate website:

https://colossusfitness.com/

I just want to start out by saying thank you to everyone who listens to the podcast every week when a new episode drops. I am amazed to see the platform growing organically as I approach the one year mark in September. You don't know how much your support means to me by taking the time to listen, so thank you!

You are in the lab this week with Azim Nobeebaccus, a seasoned guide in the psychedelic therapy space. Azim shares his story in this episode and explains how pivotal moments with plant medicine changed his outlook. We discuss moments of escapism we have both encountered in our lives, the cycle of life/death and the importance of self awareness. This was a impactful conversation that I had the privilege of having with Azim. I hope you enjoy it too!

Company Website:

https://www.mokshaholistictherapies.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/moksha_holistic_therapies/

Hello Auras – you’re in the lab this week with Lucy Samkian! We connected in 2017 at a music festival in Huntington Beach and have been closefriends ever since. Listen to Lucy’s story as we unpack her life experiences

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