The Psychedelic Mindscape

The Psychedelic Mindscape

By Victoria LaurenBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Psychedelic Mindscape episodes

  • Justin Coats | Co-Founder of neesh.ai - On Redefining Humanity in an AI-Driven World, Navigating Personal Growth, and Rites of Passage

    In this episode of The Psychedelic Mindscape, Victoria Lauren sits down with Justin Coats, a passionate leader in AI integration and personal development. From his journey in the Marine Corps to co-founding neesh.ai, Justin’s unique perspective merges technological advancement with a deep commitment to preserving human connection. They discuss the intersections of AI, leadership, and psychedelics, exploring how intentional use of AI can enhance, rather than replace, human interaction and self-understanding.


    Episode highlights include:

    • Justin’s transition from a career in aviation to launching neesh.ai, an AI integration company

    • Justin’s recent experiences with psilocybin through the Heroic Hearts Project, a therapeutic journey that deepened his self-understanding and shaped his leadership

    • Insights into ancestral wisdom and the concept of rites of passage, drawing parallels between personal growth and the journey into psychedelics

    • Practical tips for leveraging AI as a personalized, supportive tool for individuals and organizations

      • Resources Mentioned:

      • neesh.ai: AI solutions focused on human-centered integration for businesses

      • Heroic Hearts Project: A nonprofit organization providing psychedelic support for veterans

      • Book Recommendation: The Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama XIV

        • Where to Connect with Justin Coats:

        • https://www.linkedin.com/in/ai-integrator/

        • https://neesh.beehiiv.com/subscribe


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          Book a complimentary consultation with Victoria!

          https://calendly.com/victoriacoaches/30min


          Where to Find Victoria:

          - LinkedIn Victoria-Lauren

          - Instagram @victoriacoaches

          - www.victoriacoaches.com

          53 min
        • April Pride | CEO Founder of SetSet - On being a creative entrepreneur, supporting women’s health with access to psychedelic education, and getting comfortable with discomfort

          In this episode of The Psychedelic Mindscape Victoria Lauren sits down with April Pride, a Seattle-based serial entrepreneur and the visionary behind Van der Pop and SetSet. April shares her journey from launching cannabis lifestyle brands to creating platforms focused on psychedelic education and integration for women. The conversation delves into her experiences in leadership, the role of psychedelics in personal growth, and the importance of creating supportive, accessible resources for women exploring psychedelics.

          Episode highlights include:

          - April's transition from creating a cannabis lifestyle brand (Van der Pop) to launching SetSet, a platform for psychedelic education and integration

          - April’s personal connection to psychedelics and their role in her creative process and women's health advocacy

          - Insights on creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial fearlessness, especially in light of personal challenges such as divorce

          - How women’s fertility cycle and estrogen levels influence psychedelic interactions with serotonin receptors


          Resources Mentioned:

          - Van der Pop: A cannabis lifestyle brand for women

          - SetSet: A clinician-approved women-forward platform for psychedelic education and integration

          - SetSet Show Podcast: April’s exploration of cannabis and psychedelics


          Where to Connect with April Pride:

          - Website https://www.aprilpride.com/

          - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilpride/

          - Instagram @getsetset


          Join the Conversation:

          #ThePsychedelicMindscape


          Book a complimentary consultation with Victoria!

          https://calendly.com/victoriacoaches/30min


          Where to Find Victoria:

          - LinkedIn Victoria-Lauren

          - Instagram @victoriacoaches

          - www.victoriacoaches.com

          1 hr 13 min
        • Are psychedelics truly necessary for self-awareness and personal evolution? Part 2 of my story!

          We are back with part 2 of my story! A huge thank you to John and Tony with The Present Professional Podcast for interviewing me about my work with executives in startups and small businesses.

          In this conversation I cover:

          • The FDA’s ruling on Lykos Therapeutics’ new drug application for MDMA-assisted therapy

          • How I take leaders through the change that they desire (but have been unconsciously resisting)

          • Cognitive flexibility and perspective shifts in identity that are critical to behavior change

          • Whether psychedelics are truly necessary for self-awareness and personal evolution

          • My vision for the future

            • Book a complimentary consultation with Victoria!

            https://calendly.com/victoriacoaches/30min


            Where to Find Victoria:

            - LinkedIn Victoria-Lauren

            - Instagram @victoriacoaches

            - www.victoriacoaches.com


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            58 min
          • Dr. Sabrina Hadeed | Psychedelic Therapist - microdosing, motherhood, and marriage

            Dr. Sabrina Hadeed is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health space. She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Master’s degree in Existential Phenomenological Psychology. Sabrina is also the author of the upcoming book Microdose Your Marriage and the host of a podcast by the same name.


            In this episode, we dive into:

            • The origins and impact of the "Drugs Over Dinner" movement and how it facilitates meaningful conversations about psychedelics.

            • Navigating the complexities of microdosing postpartum, the importance of informed decision-making, and how to have open conversations with healthcare providers.

            • The interplay between modern medicine and ancient wisdom, and the role of intention in psychedelic therapy.

            • The significance of creating a supportive environment for psychedelic experiences, including the therapeutic power of music, community, and intention.

            • Insights from Dr. Sabrina’s work with ketamine in postpartum care and the evolving research on psychedelics for mental health.

            • The launch of Dr. Sabrina’s new podcast, Microdose Your Marriage, and a preview of her upcoming book, which explores her personal journey with psychedelics and relationships.

              • We conclude with a discussion on the different approaches to psychedelic-assisted couples therapy, whether for strengthening intimacy, gaining clarity, or mindfully ending a relationship.


              Where to Find Dr. Sabrina Hadeed:

              • Website: www.microdoseyourmarriage.com

              • Instagram: @dr.sabrinahadeed @microdoseyourmarriage

                • Join the Conversation:

                Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @VictoriaCoaches

                #ThePsychedelicMindscape

                Connect with Victoria for the upcoming workshop, Psychedelics at Work, on August 28th!

                50 min
              • Rob Sanchez | Chief Product Officer at toke.io - similarities between the cannabis and psychedelic industries, what scrum masters can learn from psychedelics

                Rob Sanchez is a product expert in the cannabis industry with over 13 years of experience in cultivation, cannabis software, product management, and compliance. He has contributed to six different seed to sale and point of sale software companies and writes for Apartment 113, Fat Nugs Magazine, ILGM, and Sensi Seeds. Rob is also the host of the Apartment 113 Cannabis and Psychedelics Podcast.

                In this episode, we dive into:
                - Reflections on the Psycon conference and its significance for the cannabis and psychedelics communities.
                - Predictions for the future of psychedelics, comparing potential industry models to that of cannabis.
                - The role of microdosing in daily life and its potential to follow a similar path to ketamine therapy.
                - The distinction between therapeutic, ceremonial, and recreational use of psychedelics.
                - The importance of integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life for lasting benefits.
                - Rob's role as Chief Product Officer at toke and the use of agile methodologies in managing complex projects.
                - Upcoming events and conferences, including the Emerald Cup and the Awakening 2024 in LA by the Psychedelic Institute.
                We conclude with a discussion on the importance of community and advancing industry knowledge through conferences and events.
                Where to Find Rob:
                - LinkedIn
                - Instagram
                - Website
                - toke.io Website
                Join the Conversation:
                Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram
                #ThePsychedelicMindscape
                Connect with Victoria for the Psychedelic Leadership Workshop August 28th!

                48 min
              • From Alaska to Ecuador: My Personal Journey to Psychedelic Leadership Coaching

                In this solo episode of The Psychedelic Mindscape, Victoria delves into her unique life journey that spans from a childhood in Alaska, through international experiences, to her current work in psychedelic leadership. This episode offers an intimate glimpse into her life, exploring themes of cultural adaptation, personal growth, and the transformative power of psychedelics.

                Highlights include:
                - Growing up in the wild mountains of Anchorage, Alaska
                - Parents' divorce, parent's relocation to Russia, and her first international trip at the age of 8
                - Relocating to Jakarta, Indonesia and the cultural adaptation challenges
                - Exposure to different cultures and her fascination with religious practices and spirituality
                - Working in Oil & Gas, traveling globally, and dealing with family tragedy
                - Renovating a sailboat and embarking on a multi-year sailing journey to South America
                - Surviving an earthquake in Ecuador
                - Returning to the U.S., re-entering the biotech field, and having her first psychedelic experience
                - Navigating a divorce, deepening her meditation practice, and the pandemic
                - How psychedelics have profoundly influenced her approach to leadership and personal development
                Where to Find Victoria:
                - LinkedIn
                - Instagram
                - www.victoriacoaches.com
                Join the Conversation:
                #ThePsychedelicMindscape

                51 min
              • Murray Rodgers | The Psychedelic CEO - psychedelics, leadership, insights into a new era of commerce

                Murray Rodgers is the author of The Psychedelic CEO: An Explorer’s Journey into Psychedelics and a New Era of Business Leadership, in which he redefines what it means to be a CEO: Conscious, Empathetic and Open.

                Murray is also a father, son, partner, and always evolving human. While he still performs active roles as a Chairman/CEO, board member, company founder, and professional geologist in the Energy sector, he no longer believes that these roles, titles and accomplishments are what define us as humans.
                His own multi-year journey of self-discovery, which includes several transformative experiences with Ayahuasca led to the deep understanding that the true purpose of a leader is self-knowledge, which is the source of true power.
                In this episode we dive into:
                - Redefining CEO from "Cash, Ego, and Owning" to "Conscious, Empathetic, and Open."
                - Ayahuasca and other psychedelics as powerful tools for self-discovery and confronting deep wounding.
                - Addressing the resistance and fear of change in successful yet unfulfilled leaders.
                - The misconception that financial success and material wealth equate to happiness and fulfillment.
                - The stark reality of corporation's limited investment in wellness programs.
                We conclude with the executive retreats offered in Costa Rica and Alberta:
                - Collaboration with partners Natalie Michael and Johnny Messner to offer comprehensive leadership retreats.
                - Upcoming retreat in Costa Rica focused on deep healing and leadership transformation.
                Episode Links:
                - Book: "The Psychedelic CEO" by Murray Rodgers
                - Retreats: Executive retreats in Costa Rica and Alberta
                - Rythmia: Wellness center in Costa Rica
                Where to Find Murray:
                - Google: Murray Rodgers, The Psychedelic CEO
                Join the Conversation:
                Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @victoriacoaches
                #ThePsychedelicMindscape
                Join us for The Creative CEO retreat this October!

                42 min
              • Henry Winslow | Editor of Tricycle Day - psychedelics & meditation, the current political climate around decriminalization, and corporate wellness programs

                Henry Winslow is the founder of Tricycle Day, a free twice-a-week newsletter on psychedelic research, policy, and business that's actually fun to read. With a professional background in healthcare, marketing, and yoga, he's now focused on making psychedelic education accessible to all.

                Henry’s personal psychedelic journey began in NY as a full-time yoga teacher deeply interested in non-dual states of consciousness and samadhi. His first significant psychedelic experience with Bufo Alvarius (5-MeO-DMT) led to a transformative state of unconditional love and oneness.

                In my conversation with Henry we dive into:

                - Silent meditation retreats (Vipassana) and the interplay between meditation and psychedelics.

                - Founding an NFT studio centered on a psychedelic cult narrative during the NFT craze.

                - The genesis of Tricycle Day and the aim to make psychedelic education accessible and entertaining.

                We also explore current trends in politics:

                - Anticipated FDA approval of MDMA for PTSD treatment and its potential impact.

                - Ongoing decriminalization efforts and their significance in the broader context of cognitive liberty and mental health crisis management.

                - Overview of different state approaches to psychedelic legalization and decriminalization (Oregon, Colorado, Utah, and the new bill in New York).

                We conclude with the potential for psychedelics in corporate wellness programs, including microdosing for creativity and ideation sessions.


                Episode Links:

                - Tricycle Day Newsletter

                - Heroic Hearts Project: Supporting veterans with psychedelic therapy.

                - Enthea: Health insurance administrator that facilitates access to psychedelic-assisted therapy as an employee benefit.

                - S.N. Goenka Vipassana: 10-day silent meditation retreats.

                - Dr. Bronners


                Where to find Henry Winslow:

                - Newsletter: TricycleDay.com

                - Instagram: @TricycleDay

                - LinkedIn: Henry Winslow


                Join the Conversation:

                • Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram
                • #ThePsychedelicMindscape
                • Join us for The Creative CEO Retreat this October!
                  • 1 hr 5 min
                • Dr. Doug Wingate | Doctor of Chinese Medicine - integrative neurorehabilitation and psychedelics post brain injury, concussion, and stroke

                  In this episode, Victoria Lauren speaks with Dr. Douglas Wingate, an expert in integrative neurorehabilitation and psychedelic therapy. Dr. Wingate discusses his journey from personal experience with chronic pain to a career in Chinese medicine, neuroscience, and psychedelics. They delve into the intersections of neurorehabilitation and psychedelics, exploring how these substances can support brain health, particularly after traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and strokes.

                  Highlights Include:

                  - The natural increase in neuroplasticity following neurotrauma and how psychedelics can potentially reopen critical windows of development

                  - Gul Dolen's research on critical periods and the potential of psychedelics to enhance neurorehabilitation.

                  - Considerations for patient readiness and sensory sensitivity in determining the appropriateness of psilocybin therapy

                  - The intersection of TBI and complex PTSD, particularly in veterans

                  - The use of virtual reality (VR) and gamification in neurorehabilitation

                  - The potential benefits and considerations of microdosing for chronic pain management


                  Connect with Dr. Douglas Wingate:

                  Website acuneuromodulation.com

                  7 Gates Sanctuary psilocybin service center

                  Books: "Healing Brain Injury Naturally," "Healing Brain Injury with Chinese Medical Approaches," "Atlas of Neural Network Acupuncture," and "Circuits and Shen: Models of the Evolution of Consciousness and Chinese Medicine."

                  Join the Conversation:

                  YouTube @ThePsychedelicMindscape

                  Instagram @victoriacoaches

                  #ThePsychedelicMindscape

                  #stroke #concussion #traumaticbraininjury #trauma #brain #psychedelicscience #traditionalchinesemedicine

                  1 hr
                • Cam Leids | Host of The TripSitting Podcast - from the tech industry to psychedelics

                  In this episode, Victoria Lauren sits down with Cam Leids, the host of The TripSitting Podcast and an entrepreneur who helps people book psychedelic retreats through his business, Conscious Retreats. Cam shares his journey and views on drugs - from discovering the profound impacts of psychedelics on his personal and professional life to the misuse and gatekeeping of medicine he has witnessed in upper echelons.

                  They discuss the intersection of psychedelics and leadership, the therapeutic potential of these substances, and the importance of intention and community in psychedelic experiences.
                  Highlights include:
                  - Cam's entrepreneurial ventures and his podcast
                  - Cam shares his upbringing and initial negative views on drugs that shifted after a mushroom journey
                  - How psychedelics shifted Cam’s mindset and helped him manage anger and appreciate life
                  - His transformative experiences with ayahuasca in Peru and the resulting self-love and life changes
                  - Cam's career transition from tech to psychedelic advocacy
                  - Ceremonial vs. recreational use of psychedelics and the need for proper harm reduction practices
                  - The importance of inclusive access to psychedelics across all levels of an organization
                  - Microdosing and its role in fostering creativity and community in professional settings
                  Connect with Cam:
                  Instagram @_tripsitting_, @camleids
                  Conscious Retreats (book a call) consciousretreats.net
                  Blog on Substack tripsitting.substack.com
                  Join the Conversation:
                  YouTube @ThePsychedelicMindscape
                  Instagram @victoriacoaches
                  #ThePsychedelicMindscape

                  56 min

                About The Psychedelic Mindscape

                From the publisher's feed

                Welcome to a special series where we delve into two captivating topics: Psychedelics and Leadership!