The Ronan Levy Podcast

Anyone who has undertaken any kind of construction project knows that surprises always await. This is true whether you're renovating a house or renovating a podcast. And that happened to this podcast following my attendance at The Intelligent Change Summit hosted by Alex and Mimi Ikonn in April, which led me to conclude that I wanted to take this podcast in a slightly different direction than I had before. Same general theme, but marginally different approach. Give a listen and let me know your thoughts.

Being the host of Field Tripping has been an epic trip in psychedelics. But as things at Field Trip have changed, so have I. So it's time to take this podcast in a new direction.

Don't worry, we're going to keep all the deep and meaningful conversations. But this time with a more expansive view of the world around us in a way that's far from ordinary.

So say hello to The Non-Ordinary Podcast. We're glad you're here.

New episodes coming soon.

Todd Herman, the author of the WSJ and International Best Selling Book, “The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life,” joins Ronan to discuss Todd’s experiences with MDMA assisted therapy to overcome sexual trauma, the power of alter egos, and whether there exists a one true authentic self. He is also a speaker and coach focused on mental toughness, leadership, and peak performance, and has been featured on NFL Films, Fox Sports, PBS, Entrepreneur, and the Today Show. His training programs have been delivered to over 2 million people and have won numerous awards and his coaching systems are used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and NHL, as well as major companies around the world. Todd just launched his own shoe line, and his work has even inspired the new FOX TV show, Alter Ego!

Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello!

Bob Parsons, entrepreneur and psychedelic philanthropist best known for founding the domain registrar GoDaddy, joins Ronan to discuss his harrowing combat experience in Vietnam and the ensuing PTSD, his path to psychedelic therapy and healing, how to address the failed war on drugs, and more! After returning home from the Vietnam War, Bob realized he was not the same person as before, and eventually became aware of his PTSD after years of struggle. After reading Michael Pollan’s book “How To Change Your Mind,” he immediately began exploring psychedelic therapy as an option to heal his trauma. Parsons is currently working with MAPS to help conduct clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for FDA approval, and with Dr. Rachel Yehuda to help with PTSD research, and to train therapists to specialize in treating veterans and active-duty members with psychedelics.

Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at [email protected]. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!

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Writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher, lifestyle design expert and fellow podcaster Luke Storey joins Ronan to chat about good and evil, addiction and sobriety, and self love. Luke shares transformative principles of health, addiction recovery and spirituality, detailing how he's spent the past two decades refining the ultimate wellness lifestyle, combining primal health and ancient spiritual practices with the most cutting-edge natural healing, and consciousness expanding technologies. Listening to this episode is an act of self care as Luke’s story is chock-full of tried and true strategies for feeling more confident, happy and connected.

World-renowned visual artists Alex and Allyson Grey join Ronan this week to talk about art and psychedelics, what deems something sacred, and making love stay. Known for creating their iconic spiritual paintings, Alex and Allyson are the co-founders of the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, or COSM, a nonprofit organization and contemporary public chapel that is a sanctuary for spiritual renewal through contemplation of transformative art in New York. Their work has been praised since the 1970s for their other-worldly and signature styles that are instantly recognizable to those that know them - from Tool album covers to the MAPS logo. The soul behind their livelihood and both of their works leaves one hugely intrigued and introspective… much like listening to this episode will likely leave you. 

Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! 

https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at [email protected]. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!

To celebrate the release of Michael Pollan's new series 'How to Change Your Mind' on Netflix we wanted to rewind and revisit our episode with one of the most important voices in the psychedelic space. The episode first aired 6 months ago, and it touches on themes from his newest book, like our complicated relationship with caffeine, and how mindful gardening started him on this path to psychedelic curiosity and enlightenment. In this interview, Michael also highlights the new territory that psychedelics have opened for him and hints at the phenomenon that he may begin to examine next: the great mystery of consciousness itself. About Michael:How to Change Your Mind (Netflix): https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80229847Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.pollanAbout Us:Download our app: tripapp.coInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthOfficial Website: fieldtriphealth.com

On this episode of Field Tripping, Ronan is joined by Dr. Carl Hart - neuroscientist, researcher, and best-selling author of "Drug Use for Grown Ups." The two discuss opioid death examinations, psychedelic media coverage and how the definition of a psychedelic is changing. Plus, we chat about drug policy & reform in America – and how Dr. Hart is sickened that drug test kits aren't more accessible.

Tucker Max, New York Times bestselling author known for the 'fratire' genre, takes on a more emotional side in this episode of Field Tripping. He and Ronan discuss childhood wounds, Tucker’s psychoanalysis journey, why he is grateful for failure, and how he sees the role of narcissism. Plus, they dive into his healing work with psychedelics and how the first time he actually felt love was during an MDMA journey.

Is there a way to discover and understand our true inner selves?

Dr. Dick Schwartz is a systemic family therapist and an academic. He is known for developing the therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems. This approach to therapy recognizes all the multi-dimensional aspects of who we are and, most importantly, gives voice to them. 

Today, Dr.Schwartz joins Ronan to break down the 8 C's of self-leadership, how IFS therapy relates to psychedelics, and their potential when it comes to mental health and well-being. Tune in to find out more!

You'll also learn the ideas behind Dr. Schwartz's theory, how our different personalities work, and you'll witness Ronan's live therapy session with Dr. Schwartz.

Key Takeaways 

• Intro (00:00)
• How Dr. Schwartz discovered that we all have multiple personalities (03:08)
• The eight C's of self-leadership (07:57)
• Our different inner personalities and how they work (13:38)
• Ronan's session with Dr. Schwartz (23:14)
• What are the rules of the inner world? (40:41)
• What's driving the current state of our society? (52:36)
• Roflections (55:37)

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