This One Time On Psychedelics

Every once in a while in my life, I meet someone who as soon as I meet, I wonder how in the hell I ever lived my life without them in it. Typically, these people are people that I feel an instant connection with & who, along with many other facets, really spark my curiosity, inspiration & spiritual buttons in ways which open me up to new possibilities in life. Today’s guest on the show fits that bill to a T & is a returning guest to the show. From an extensive background in the top of his class on Wall Street to realizing just how out of alignment he was in that role to then leaving everything he knew behind to usher in the next level of his evolution as a holistic health & spiritual coach who has trained with some of the worlds best mentors & teachers in those realms, it’s safe to say that he’s gained a LOT of wisdom as a result of the life he has lived. In today’s episode, we went completely with the flow & had an incredible conversation that spanned many topics & our ultimate intention was to allow spirit to guide us wherever it wanted us to go.


 This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. 

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The world of Cannabis genetics today looks much different than it did even just 5 years ago. With more & more breeders coming forth & more strain selection than ever, I find many people are confused on how to navigate this world & be able to truly understand how to find high quality genetics. Today’s guests on the show are two men who are looking to create the new standard when it comes to unique genetics not seen on the mainstream Cannabis market today. They each have an extensive background in the Cannabis space & have also done & continue to do the work when it comes to ridding themselves of any distortions standing in the way from them being able to show up as their best selves in the highest service possible for their friends, family, clients & the world at large. In this episode, we dive into each of their origin stories before doing a deep dive into the world of Cannabis genetics today, how they came up with the idea for “Green Goblin Seeds”, their newest venture & much, much more.

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In the current psychedelic renaissance, many people who otherwise had never been interested in psychedelic medicines are now finding interest in working with them. Whether it’s through the mainstream, the self development/spiritual industries or otherwise, it’s clear that with this many people with little to no prior experience now entering this realm, that the necessity for proper training & education are more important than ever. This being said, we’re also seeing a lot of individuals with little to no training now positioning themselves as guides, shamans, etc. & while I’d like to believe they all have the best of intentions, this is something that we all must be cautious around as the truth is that without the proper guidance, these medicines can do more harm than good within the human experience. Todays guest on the show is a dear friend & client of mine who has extensive education in the realms of psychedelic therapy, integrated family systems or “parts work” as it is commonly referred to, various therapeutic modalities such as sound healing & much, much more & in this episode, I brought her on to discuss her own background in these medicines, some of the most powerful modalities & offerings she currently brings her clients through, what some of the results she supports her clients in receiving look like & what to look for when looking to find a psychedelic guide. This episode is near & dear to my heart as it is SO important that we are able to understand how to use discernment in who we work with & our intention with todays episode is that you can each walk away with confidence in your ability to navigate the psychedelic space moving forward.

Guest Links: https://www.sagesoul.net/

This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. 

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the realm of psychedelic medicines, it’s that it REALLY helps to have a solid foundation of spiritual practice before connecting with these medicines. The truth is that much of what we face in these experiences is going to be challenging & by allowing yourself to tap into modalities such as breathwork & fasting, for instance, beforehand, you prime yourself with the necessary experience to handle these challenges & come out seeing them happen for you, rather than to you. Todays guest on the show is a man who along with having an incredible spiritual foundation from which he teaches & trains from, is no stranger to challenging experiences within the realm of psychedelic medicines & in this episode, we dive right into some of these experiences, what he’s learned as a result of them, how breathwork & fasting has supported him in these experiences & much, much more. 

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If you guys have been following the show for even a small amount of time now, then you already know how much I absolutely adore the idea of decentralization. I am careful to ever make anything into a “cure all”, however, for many of the issues we face as a collective today, the topic of decentralization offers many solutions & in this weeks episode, I bring back a returning guest & one of my dear brothers to pick up where we left off in our first episode & dive even deeper into the topic of decentralization, what the implications of this realm are for each of us who choose to partake within it & some ways each of you who are interested can begin participating in it starting today. 

Guest Link: https://digitalstewardship.world

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For men, one of the challenges we face is how to find balance between the polarities of the savage & the saint within us. In order to express as a truly healthy man, we require both of these polarities to be expressed within our experience of life. That being said, in the modern day world, masculine energy is looked at by many to be “toxic” when, in reality, what the world calls “toxic” is not true masculinity whatsoever, but is rather an immature version of it touted as the “real deal.” So with all of that said, where does that leave us men? For me, it leaves us in a confused place in which we require true masculine leaders to emerge & remind the men of the world & the world at large what true, healthy masculine expression looks & feels like & this is exactly why I am SO excited for this weeks podcast guest. He is the founder of “The Savage & Saint Collective”, whereby he mentors men on how to tap into the wholeness of these two polarities in order to add more vitality, excellence & freedom to their lives. This episode is sure to open up some new perspectives for you & allow you to walk away with some real world, actionable steps we can each take, regardless of our gender, to actualize the goal of bringing back true masculinity to the world in a powerful way. 

Guest Links: https://savageandsaint.com

This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. 

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As I’ve said before on this show, one of my favorite parts of hosting this show is the ability to share the epic & awesome people I meet with each of you who tune into the show. There is nothing I like more in life than connecting with others & then connecting them with more & more people. That old quote that “life is all about who you know” is something that I have discovered is true over & over in my life & as a result, I am beyond stoked to share todays guest with all of you. His story begins with psychedelic experiences that altered the trajectory of his life from dreams of going into the military into dreams that were more in alignment with his soul, including sports & the realm of plant medicine. From being a big player in the world of Cannabis for years in California to falling into debt & bringing himself back from the depths of despair with the help of microdosing psilocybin mushrooms, it’s safe to say that any of you who have gone through challenges in your life will leave this episode feeling inspired. His most recent venture, which I am BEYOND fired up about is his company Brainsupreme, which utilizes the magic of mushrooms, combined with adaptogens, nootropics & more to support anyone in being able to get past the limiting beliefs, stories & trauma standing in the way of their greatness to become the best version of themselves & make sure you all check out the show notes for this episode for a discount code you can use to try some out for yourself today. 

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When I think of all of my psychedelic experiences & the tools that have come in the most handy during these experiences, no realm comes to mind quicker than that of Somatics. Somatics, said simply, is any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self & today’s guest on the show is an expert in this realm. Her story is one which is steeped in overcoming her own challenges utilizing this work which allowed her to truly discover just how powerful the realm of somatic work is & as a result, she has made it her mission to educate the world far & wide surrounding how to get that perfect synchronization between mind & body back in their lives so that they too can tap back into the heaven on earth that occurs when we can find balance within our minds & bodies.

Follow Katherine on Instagram: @KatherineSmailis

This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. 

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You’ve probably heard me say before that pain in our lives can be a teacher that educates us on what is either in or out of alignment with our souls mission in life. For years, I have been fascinated by this concept because it allows pain, which is something that many of us, including myself for many years, write off as nothing more than an annoyance, to be contextualized as something positive in our lives & our ability to see all of life as happening “for” us, rather than “to” us, is our ability to truly become the hero’s we’ve been waiting for. Todays guest on the show is a dear brother, a client & someone with such an incredible story rife with challenges & opportunities alike that when we chatted about the show, I knew I wanted to have him on to give you all a real look at how psychedelics & psychedelic assisted therapies can save someone’s life & allow them to rise into the best version of themselves. From addiction, to losing family members, falling into the depths of despair & then rising like a phoenix from the ashes, this man has seen it all & to witness him show up for himself, his family & the world at large has been nothing short of profound over the time we have known each other. I am really excited for you all to hear this one as every time I hear his story it inspires me & my hope is that you all leave this episode feeling full of hope, inspiration & motivation to create the best life you possibly can. 

This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. 

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As you guys have all heard me say enough times by now, we really don’t need psychedelics to invoke a psychedelic experience, as all these medicines do is open us up to the true reality that is always all around us,  but Is not always perceptible to us due to the human condition. Today’s guest on the show is a woman who has made her life the definition of the aforementioned statements in what she has brought to the world. Her story is one steeped in following her heart into the unknown with the faith that it would all make sense in the long run & over the years, she has not only created a curriculum of tuning fork technology that has shifted the world at large, but has also author’d two books, “ Tuning the Human Biofield” & “Electric Body, Electric Health” which have changed the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including myself & allowed them to become their own healers through the modality of tuning fork healing she teaches. I had the chance to meet her at a music festival we both attended in Texas this past April & after that event, I knew I had to have her on the show to share her magic with each of you. This episode is a true look into the hero’s journey that we all have the capability to enact in our lives when we get ourselves out of the way long enough to have spirit speak through us.

This episode was produced by Mazel Tov Media in Quincy, Massachusetts. 

https://www.highlyoptimized.me