In this episode of Table Talks, we welcome educator, author, and mindfulness practitioner Lauren Aldifer, who shares her inspiring journey of integrating mindfulness and psychedelics. With decades of experience in contemplative education, Lauren’s path took a profound turn when her husband was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's. This personal challenge led her to explore the intersection of mindfulness, aging, and microdosing.
Lauren’s story dives deep into how psychedelics can offer new avenues for resilience and inner well-being, especially as we age. She also discusses how she trained as a Microdosing Coach and the powerful insights she gained from James Fadiman's work.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mindfulness, psychedelics, and how they can support personal growth and well-being at any stage of life.
#Mindfulness #Psychedelics #Microdosing #Resilience #Aging #MindfulnessPractice #PsychedelicTherapy #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving #JamesFadiman #MicrodosingCoach #MindfulnessAndAging #PsychedelicIntegration #SelfCare #AlzheimersAwareness #HolisticHealth #MindfulnessJourney #PersonalDevelopment
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Table Talks! In this special conversation, Hein Peinnaken, founder of Microdosing Institute and Microdose.nl, sits down with two pioneering figures in the psychedelic space: James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking new book, "Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance," which explores how low-dose psychedelics can transform consciousness, boost self-improvement, and support mental health.
In this episode, discover how microdosing - often compared to a mental vitamin - has evolved from a niche practice to a powerful tool for personal growth. Learn about James' influential work that first introduced many of us to microdosing and Jordan’s insights on how this practice can amplify our ability to overcome challenges and reach our highest potential. Their discussion covers everything from ancient wisdom and modern science to the practical applications of microdosing in enhancing creativity, focus, and overall well-being.
If you're passionate about psychedelics, consciousness, and the pursuit of self-improvement, this episode is a must-watch. Join us on this journey as we dive deep into the evolution of microdosing and its impact on health and performance - an exploration that could change the way you live your life.
👉 Don’t miss out—watch the full episode now and subscribe for more insights on microdosing and transformative wellness!
#Microdosing #Psychedelics #Consciousness #SelfImprovement #MentalHealth #TableTalks #MicrodosingInstitute #PsychedelicResearch #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth
What our body communicates to us, through our nervous system, matters.
Our body is our biggest teacher.
It can help us understand and heal from different kinds of trauma. And guide us through everyday life, finding more relaxation and resilience. Moment by moment, day by day.
In this episode we explore how we can refind balance and resilience and the role of psychedelics in this process—both in high doses, and microdoses.
About Marijn Schrieken
Marijn Schrieken is a body oriented trauma therapist. She's trained in several modalities that have revolutionized trauma therapy, such as Somatic Experiencing by Peter Levine, NARM by Laurie Heller and the Polyvagal Theory by Stephan Porch and Deb Dana, as well as other supporting techniques. The essence of these modalities are about releasing trauma through the body and her nervous system, which brings back natural flow in connection with ourselves and others. Marijn works in this field for nearly eight years professionally, but the curiosity about how our brain functions and how we relate to stress has been there for much longer. About 20 years ago, Marijn experienced her first psychedelics assisted therapy session, and she was so amazed by the possibilities that she continued doing this many times with different doses and substances.
IN THIS EPISODE:
🗨️ CONNECT WITH MARIJN
Website: https://www.marijnschrieken.nl
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 MICRODOSE WITH US
Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing-payment-page
6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: @microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
This conversation with Jasper is the most juicy episode on mycology we've ever done. It doesn't get shroomier than this. And for good reasons, because without fungi, there would be no life on land! We go over many misconceptions around mushrooms, particularly psilocybin-producing mushrooms, and microdosing - fasten your seatbelts!
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jasper Degenaars is a Mycologist, Educator, and the Hyphae Headmaster of Fungi Academy. With 12+ years of mushroom growing experience and more than 2,000 students taught since 2019, Jasper has set out on a mission to make learning mushroom cultivation Easy, Fun, and Exciting! With the skillset of a self-taught teacher, he aims to make the art and science of mushroom cultivation accessible to everyone aspiring to be a citizen mycologist. He co-created the Sacred Mushroom Cultivation Course, the first online course teaching mycophiles worldwide how to successfully grow all kinds of mushrooms, from Spore to Shroom. His new course, the Fungal Ecology Course, aims to tell the untold story of Fungi and their role in our home, the Earth. By sharing his passion for the Queendom, he hopes to cultivate the love he feels for the Fungi within everyone.
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
03:16 How Jasper's world travels lead him deep into the fungal kingdom (through Mexico, into Guatemala)
12:01 The Shroom Boom
14:10 What are magic mushrooms?
16:39 Are mycelium and mushrooms sentient, or intelligent?
22:00 Mushroom growing industry compared to the cannabis growing
23:58 Mythbusting: different strains have different effects
28:55 Psilocybin mushrooms: why are we so fixated on potency?
33:15 Psilocybe cubensis versus other psilocybe mushrooms species
42:37 Scientific findings on microdosing versus anecdotal findings
42:30 The placebo conversation
52:35 Microdosing versus Macrodosing
56:07 Thoughts on combining mushrooms with cacao and the Stamets stack
59:00 Experiences with Niacin
60:00 Functional mushrooms: turkey tail, reishi, lion's mane
60:06 Why we must replace the term Plant Medicines
60:08 How you can be a mycologist (in your own unique way!)
🍄LEARN MORE ABOUT (GROWING) SACRED MUSHROOMS:
Take 30% off all courses on Fungi Academy via this link: https://fungiacademy.com/?ref=microdosinginstitute
Learn how to cultivate sacred mushrooms on FA's retreats in Guatemala: https://fungiacademy.com/?ref=microdosinginstitute
Instagram/TikTok/Youtube: @fungiacademy
🍄CONNECT WITH JASPER:
Instagram: @jasperiuss
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing
6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: @microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
In this episode we speak about death. Not the first topic you'd expect on our channel, you say? Correct, but we've learned along the way that we can be looking at death and grief as an integral part of life. And there is SO MUCH value in looking at it from all perspectives with someone who knows a great deal about grief and dying - not just in the literal sense, also conceptually, where 'parts' of us die, creating space for growth. And right there is where sacred psychedelic medicines enter the stage.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ellen is a Shandong-Taiwanese-American entheogenic death + grief companion that walks with people through the death portals of their life transitions. She works holistically across the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies using tools like breathwork, inner child somatic root healing, micro/macrodose journeying, and spiritual altar work.
IN THIS EPISODE
03:44 Ellen shares how she reached a turning point 30 years after the death of her father
07:31 Getting called into stewardship through breath work and the sacred mushroom
19:52 Facing grief with courage - as a complex, nonlinear process
23:45 Connection with ancestors through psychedelics
35:27 Death and grief as portals for transformation
39:17 Overcoming our fear of death
44:55 The advice to "die before we die"
48:51 A sweet and powerful death meditation
53:12 Small doses of psychedelic medicine
56:13 What are the gifts if you decide to work consciously with death portals and entheogens?
61:01 Ellen's podcast and mentorship program
#death #grief #deathdoula #griefcompanion #breathwork #entheogens #fearofdeath
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
CONNECT WITH ELLEN:
Death / Rebirth Private Mentorship Program: A 13-week somatic-focused walk together to confront the fears that block you from the life you desire:
https://tripwithellen.com/private-mentorship
A $500 discount is offered to listeners – just mention the Microdosing Table Talk podcast during our discovery call.
Website & Ellen's Podcast: tripwithellen.com
Instagram @tripwithellen @mumthepod
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing
6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: @microdosinginstitute
In this episode we speak with Jonathan Lu and Shauheen Etminan, the co-founders of Vcenna, as they take us on a journey through the historical context and societal stigma surrounding religion. We discuss their personal experiments with psychoactive substances and the advantages they might offer, including heightened consciousness and even telepathic experiences. We also spotlight the practice of microdosing and its potential to amplify emotional awareness, all without the vivid hallucinations often associated with psychedelics.
The duo emphasizes the significance of intentionality in this pursuit. Furthermore, Jonathan and Shauheen generously share their personal revelations from the world of lucid dreaming and express their genuine excitement for the uncharted territories these compounds might unlock in the exploration of diverse states of consciousness.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Jonathan Lu and Shauheen Etminan are the co-founders of VCENNA, a drug discovery company that creates mental wellness solutions from psychoactive plants used ceremonially in Ancestral Eastern traditions. We will be speaking about their MAGI ANCESTRAL supplements, based on a legal ingredient called Syrian Rue. They developed different formulas: one is for microdosing, and others to enhance sleep, lucid dreaming, and meditation.
Jonathan is an engineer that has been studying 2000 year old Chinese texts in search of compounds, formulations, and rituals that have been lost to history. His team applies modern neurophysiological and computational tools to understand scientifically what our ancestors discovered millennia ago, and from which they developed the nootropic formulations for Magi Ancestral Supplements.
Shauheen Etminan is an intuitive activator, inventor, and passionate founder dedicated to creating impactful products and platforms embodying wellness, abundance, authenticity, and reciprocity. With a track record spanning multiple industries, his focus on psychedelics for mental health and cognitive growth aligns with his personal journey and mission as an autotelic entrepreneur.
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
💫 Jonathan explains what he does for work to a 9-year old
💫 Beta Carbolines and Syrian Rue
💫 What should every microdoser know about these compounds?
💫 Who is Avicenna?
💫 Making the vast amount of documented ancient wisdom accessible and applicable in modern life
💫 Haoma or Soma, what is it?
💫 The earliest account of psychoactives use in the Zoroastrian religion (the Book of Arda Viraf)
💫 How can we learn about and embrace ancestral practices?
💫 Jon and Shauheen share their personal experiences with microdosing, meditation and dream states
💫 The difference between dreaming, lucid dreaming and meditative dream states
💫 A call to all microdosers to document experiences and share them with the community
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OTHER RESOURCES
Jonathan's blog article on Microdosing and Meditation: https://microdosinginstitute.com/inner-work/microdosing-and-meditation/
Introduction to the ancient Iranian polymath Avicenna and his book ‘Canon of Medicine’: https://www.famousscientists.org/avicenna/
Wikipedia on the Ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroastrianism
Their use of psychoactive substances as documented in the ‘Book of Viraf’: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Arda_Viraf
IranicaOnline on Haoma: https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/haoma-ii
CONNECT WITH SHAUHEEN AND JONATHAN
Website: www.ancestralmagi.com
Instagram/TikTok/Youtube: @ancestralmagi
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing
6-Week Microdosing Immersion: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: @microdosinginstitute
In this soulful episode with Anna Heil we delve into the importance of personal choice and support during childbirth, emphasizing emotional well-being for mothers and their partners during pregnancy and parenthood. Anna discusses how some mothers have reported the positive results of using psilocybin microdoses for mood swings and anxiety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We also talk about how microdosing can increase awareness, and plant medicines can help embrace our divinity and humanness as parents.
As Anna underlines, we should see becoming a mother as the ultimate rite of passage; it’s mega transformational, it’s ceremonial, it’s meaningful, and it’s a path of learning and becoming.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Anna Heil is a psychedelic ceremony facilitator, birth doula, holistic health coach, breathwork professional and musician. She has guided hundreds of people through psychedelic journeys in both group and individual settings, and is currently working on setting up a comprehensive program that pays close attention to proper preparation and integration pre- and post-journey. Anna has spent much time studying with different indigenous tribes, as well as “modern” curanderos, and in her own work mainly collaborates with the medicines of the psilocybin truffles, cacao and hapé.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
🐞 Introduction to Anna and her ‘many professions’
🐞 Pregnancy and body connection
🐞 Midwife vs Doula
🐞 Personal choice in pregnancy and birth
🐞 Use of plant medicines to support pregnancy
🐞 Motherhood as the ultimate rite of passage
🐞 The concept of second puberty
🐞 Microdosing and personal growth
🐞 Parenting as a spiritual practice
🐞 The importance of open and honest conversations sharing both positive and challenging aspects of pregnancy, motherhood, and childbirth
CONNECT WITH ANNA HEIL
Website: www.annaheil.com
Bliss and Butter Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aw4d6P0iuR3ECetvjyaqw?si=VSQV0hFcQTuzLZCnTjnauQ
Instagram: @annacatharinheil
SHOWNOTES
Lear more about the Yawanawa people in Brazil
https://pib.socioambiental.org/en/Povo:Yawanaw%C3%A1
Microdosing While Breastfeeding: How Safe Is It? - Microdosing Institute
https://microdosinginstitute.com/health/microdosing-mushrooms-while-breastfeeding-how-safe-is-it/
Psychedelics and Pregnancy - Psychedelics Today https://www.psychedelicstoday.com/2021/09/29/psychedelics-and-pregnancy/
Share Your Story - Contribute to the Mushrooms & Motherhood citizen science project
https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-research/
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosinghttps://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing
6-Week Microdosing Immersion: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
In this Microdosing Table Talk episode we speak with Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio, formerly known as Andrea Pennington, as she shares her life journey, the importance of self-love, and the profound impact of shamanic healing practices as a way to loosen the grip of old conditioning and trauma. Our discussion touches on themes such as self-identity, microdosing psychedelics, and the unique ways in which microdosing psilocybin can positively influence women's health.
Dr. 1Drea Pennington emphasizes the value of open and honest conversations, practicing harm reduction, and the concept of the "cornerstone process," a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery that can help us navigate life's challenges and uncover our true potential.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio is an integrative physician, psychedelic-assisted therapist and modern-day medicine woman who stands as a vivid testament to the transformative power of the Dark Night and the illuminating Dawn that follows. Over half a century, she’s danced between her roles as an artist and medical scientist, emerging stronger, wiser, and more attuned with her Authentic Self. Blending Eastern philosophies, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and insights from applied positive psychology and psychedelic neuroscience, DaeEss 1Drea provides a holistic and integrative approach to well-being. Through her guided psilocybin retreats, she crafts profound journeys into the psyche, enabling individuals to face and heal their deepest traumas. And through her books and powerful TED talks, she's inspired millions, unraveling the intricate dance between resilience, self-love, and holistic wellness.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
🪷 Who is Dr. DaeEss 1Drea Pennington Wasio
🪷 How 1Drea's childhood experiences have shaped her path of healing
🪷 Transformative power of shamanic practices like Ayahuasca
🪷 What is TRUE self love?
🪷 Letting go of our constructed identities imposed by society
🪷 Microdosing’s potential for women's health
🪷 Menopause and estrogen levels
🪷 Importance of community and group support
🪷 The need for open, honest conversations about psychedelics
🪷 The cornerstone process and what is it?
🪷 Healing for healers
🪷 Power of stories
CONNECT WITH DR. 1DREA PENNINGTON
Website: https://realself.love/
Conscious Evolution Podcast: https://consciousevolution.live/
Visionary Leadership Psilocybin Retreat in October 2023:
https://makeyourmarkglobal.mykajabi.com/visionary-leadership-psilocybin-truffle-retreat
Other upcoming retreats with 1Drea:
https://sendfox.com/lp/m797wx
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapennington/
Instagram: @dr1dreapenningtonwasio
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
Self-Guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing
6-Week Microdosing Immersion: https://microdosinginstitute.com/guidance/6-week-microdosing-program/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
In this Microdosing Table Talk episode with Alexander Beiner we dive into the role that psychedelics can play in our lives, and their potential in helping us navigate modern-day crises such as wars, pandemics, ecological crises and the emergence of AI. Psychedelics always emphasize the need to address the root of problems if we want to truly start addressing them, and if we want to make real headway.
Alexander emphasizes quality over quantity when it comes to psychedelic experiences. He underscores the value of profound and meaningful journeys over simply having experiences. Moreover, we delve into the realm of microdosing, sharing thoughts on how it’s a low access barrier tool that can play a role in collective healing, solving problems, and aiding creativity.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Alexander Beiner is an author and journalist. His book 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world' has been hailed as 'the most important book on psychedelics to come about in a long while' (David Jay Brown) and 'a convincingly argued, deeply thought-provoking and beautifully written book.' (Graham Hancock). He's an executive director of Breaking Convention, a UK charity which hosts one of the world's largest conferences on psychedelic science. He runs a popular Substack, The Bigger Picture, where he writes about popular culture, AI, psychedelics and systems change. You can read more about his work on alexanderbeiner.com.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
🌎 Introduction of Alexander Beiner
🌎 The purpose of life and how can we define it?
🌎 Quality over quantity when it comes to psychedelic experiences
🌎 Psychedelics for social transformation
🌎 Social Media and AI as metaphors for learning to navigate new worlds
🌎 Why enhanced mindfulness & cognitive flexibility should be a part of our skillset
🌎 Microdosing and importance of integration and supportive practices
🌎 How to support people to navigate various psychedelic states
CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER
The Bigger Picture Substack: https://beiner.substack.com/
Order The Bigger Picture on Amazon: https://hayhs.com/tbp_pp_pb_az
Website: www.alexanderbeiner.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-beiner-b9aa8b19/
Instagram and TikTok: @alexander_beiner
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing
6-Week Microdosing Immersion: https://microdosinginstitute.com/guidance/6-week-microdosing-program/
Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
Instagram: www.instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
“Confusion is the greatest form of communication”. This quote by Salvador Dalí inspires Mycopreneur as he serves the psychedelic space daily doses of reflection through humor and confusion. His satirical media platform Mycopreneur (similar to the Onion) offers a good laugh and uncovers some of the hidden dynamics at play while psychedelics are going mainstream.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dennis Walker is a satirist, journalist, and puppeteer who has recently pivoted into the psychedelic space after watching How to Change Your Mind on Netflix. He was immediately inspired to launch a psychedelic-focused brand, and used half of his earnings from a successful Cirque du Soleil knock off freak show in Eastern Europe to hire a world class PR Agency in LA to help cultivate an air of authority in the psychedelic renaissance. He now regularly lectures and goes on podcasts, and is hoping to strike it rich when psychedelics become the new cannabis.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
😀 The value of Dennis' early experiences with mushrooms
😀 The 'museum dose'
😀 Microdosing and working out
😀 Microdosing as a way to help with patterns and bad habits
😀 Dennis advocates for not only medicalized offerings, but also the recreational use of psychedelics
😀 The pitfall of looking for answers outside of yourself
😀 Why the 'psychedelic renaissance' should focus more on education
😀 What is satire, and why does Dennis create it?
😀 Challenging the image of the white healer, the white capitalist, the white scientist
😀 The 'overnight shaman'
😀 Foreign owned retreat centers
😀 Creating healthy debate
😀 Humor as a superpower
FOLLOW MYCOPRENEUR
The Mycopreneur website and podcast
Instagram: @Mycopreneurpodcast
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Immersion
Train with us to become a Microdosing Coach
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
In this conversation, Shante Little, a herbalist, advocate and educator in the psychedelic space, discusses her relationship with medicinal plants and microdosing. She explains how she combines different herbs to complement the effects of sacred plant medicines during journeys. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's role as an observer during a journey and integrating insights afterward. Shante also highlights the holistic approach to healing, considering spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects. She shares examples of using specific plants for intentions such as womb trauma or grief healing. Additionally, she discusses the use of plants for generational trauma and mentions that scientific research is confirming long-held beliefs about these medicines.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Shante (she/her) is a Black & Indigenous advocate and educator with a background in Eastern + Southern Woodlands edible and medicinal plants, as well as entheogenic plants and fungi. She combines the two studies to explore the synergistic relationships and effects of herbal medicine. Shante also serves as a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion consultant who specializes in integrating considerations for BIPOC and the working class into entheogenic medicine and psychedelic healing.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
✨What are plant allies?
✨ Using the energetic qualities of plants for healing
✨ Plants that pair well with psilocybin mushrooms
✨ Examples of intentional healing: womb trauma or grief healing
✨ Examples of collective trauma and generational trauma
✨ Microdosing as a tool to maximize your healing
✨ Microdosing to help with the symptoms of ADHD and PTSD
✨ Individualism versus community healing in the psychedelic space
✨ BIPOC and working class people as minorities who don’t see their needs met
✨ Takeaways for practitioners who want to make an impact
✨ Love and trust as the compass for practitioners
✨ Serving people with similar backgrounds as you
✨ How to co-create a world where everyone is thriving?
CONNECT WITH SHANTE
Shante's Intentional Microdosing Workbook
FREE Psilocybin Gardens Grow Guide
Website: Shantelittle.com
Instagram: @shantelittle
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Immersion
Train with us to become a Microdosing Coach
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
Darren Le Baron is an educator, psychedelic researcher and mycologist based in the UK. Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes he is a keen mushroom cultivator and teacher. He has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for over ten years and has translated his home growing experiences into a social enterprise.
He is an Organic Horticulturist and Permaculture tutor who supports schools, businesses and so called hard to reach communities around the world to create holistic and sustainable working systems.
Darren is a knowledgeable and dynamic speaker who is passionate about sharing his research and findings on ancient African plant medicines, the history and various applications.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
🐚How mushrooms became powerful allies for Darren
🐚Building relationship with a living and breathing organism
🐚Young black communities, street life and "lightening the load"
🐚Curiosity as a starting point towards an inclusive, societal framework
🐚Did the Little People (earth's first human population in Central Africa) use psychedelics?
🐚The Divine Cosmic Mushroom as the origin of all life
🐚Many records of ancient mushrooms use across the planet
🐚Warrior energy and rites of passage
🐚Dance is our most ancient healing modality
🐚Microdosing and teenagers, children, young mothers
🐚Microdosing and education
🐚Humans as spore spreaders
🐚Taking capsules or gummies vs. growing your own mushrooms
🐚A call for more dialogue and gatherings that celebrate diversity
CONNECT WITH DARREN
Check our Darren's webinar series 'Psychedelics in Africa, the Untold Story' on Darrenlebaron.com
Instagram: @DarrenLeBaron
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Immersion
Train with us to become a Microdosing Coach
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
Francesca Annenberg has been navigating her own eating disorder recovery over 14 years, meanwhile as a professional counselor and facilitator, she’s developed a unique approach to food and body recovery. In this compassionate approach, she weaves together embodied eating disorder recovery, sacred plant medicine teachings, trauma-informed integrative somatic coaching modalities, and her life experience.
She supports individuals to create an integrated relationship to food, your body, and towards life that is authentically aligned.
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
🌹Why the name Francesca Eats Roses?
🌹Francesca's mixed experiences with ED conventional treatment
🌹The wound of separation
🌹Connecting to the body with compassion can be really tough
🌹About restricting life and numbing the fullness of life
🌹How can we support the nervous system to build its capacity to hold more?
🌹Microdosing as a support to soften the pervasive voice within
🌹Francesca's take on microdosing protocols
🌹Microdosing and embodiment
🌹Social media, embodiment and body positivity
🌹The Earth as our collective body
CONNECT WITH FRANCESCA
Website: Francescaeatsroses.com
Instagram: @francescaeatsroses
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-rose-annenberg-46966631/
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Immersive
Train with us to become a Microdosing Coach
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
This episode zooms in on how a deep interest in the human mind, psyche and spirit and 19 years of psychedelic exploration have influenced Donca Vianu, who we consider one of the elders in the psychedelic space.
Donca shares her personal story, visions and concerns in the light of her career as a psychiatrist and later psychedelic integration therapist.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Donca Vianu is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with more than 40 years work experience spread over different countries and cultures, of which 30 years in The Netherlands. She is also a highly skilled psychotherapist for psychedelic experiences, in which she was a forerunner for many years, as she has 19 years experience with ayahuasca.
Donca has a rich psychological toolbox with which she helps people with diverse challenges and complaints to recover and grow. Her lifelong interest in spirituality led to a study in comparative religions and later in Buddhist psychology with Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master and poet. A big passion for the Arts, led her to follow extensive training in Theatre, Dance, Somatic Movement, and study creativity as an interdisciplinary science.
Currently, Donca is writing a book that collects the many lessons learned from Ayahuasca, the mother of teacher plants, and works with psychedelic organisations as a facilitator, advisor and supervisor. Related to psychedelics, Donca focuses on education, harm reduction and integration of psychedelic journeys. Lastly, she brings her full toolkit into her work with 1:1 clients as a life coach, helping high functioning people to manifest their dreams and to lead a meaningful life which positively impacts their immediate and far away surroundings.
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
🗝️How Donca’s fascination for the mind led her to become a psychiatrist
🗝️Different psychiatry models: biological, social and political
🗝️How ayahuasca shifted Donca’s worldview and life
🗝️Comparative religious studies and ayahuasca
🗝️A lesson about aging-related anxiety
🗝️The medical rational mindset versus the intuitive ways of knowing that psychedelics invoke
🗝️Being able to feel what patients are feeling
🗝️The journey of the soul over many lifetimes
🗝️The true value of psychedelic medicines is the worldview they bring us
🗝️Examples of how to do the inner work related to a psychedelic journey
🗝️Four serious concerns about the implementation of psychedelics in Western medicine
🗝️Conspirituality and spiritual bypassing
🗝️Why microdosing is a good start to explore your inner landscape
CONNECT WITH DONCA:
Website: https://doncavianu.com
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Immersive
Train with us to become a Microdosing Coach
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
Join us for a profound conversation about psychedelics as a tool for transformation and achieving freedom with one of the pioneering microdosing coaches of these times, Ana Maria Badila.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ana Maria is a Romanian-born psychedelics educator and personal growth enthusiast. She has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Special education and always loved learning about the human potential and depths of our psyche.
In 2017, psychedelics introduced her to a transformative journey, shifting her understanding of the human psyche from intellectual to embodied wisdom. Now - as a psychedelic guide and microdosing coach - she empowers others to find inner freedom (and more!). You may know her from her educational platform Microdosing Guru, and Odin, the first journal for microdosing with systemic tracking, and the Microdosing Stories Podcast
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
TIMESTAMPS
01:37 Introduction - who is Ana Maria Badila
04:40 Ana's early experiences with MDMA and other psychedelics
09:54 Pioneering as a microdosing guide
13:14 The value of tracking your experience
15:35 Why the name Microdosing Guru?
17:56 Microdosing as a skill
24:10 The Hero's Journey
32:09 The importance of understanding your own story and hearing the stories of others
43:55 How to identify and break with your limiting beliefs
51:15 Tips for people who primarily use their ‘thinking mind’
01:03:26 Intuitive Microdosing vs. Protocols
01:08:40 The future of microdosing
01:12:03 The Dreaming + Discipline recipe
01:17:27 How to connect with Ana
💮CONNECT WITH ANA MARIA
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Intensive
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
This episode zooms in on Amanita muscaria, the legendary red-and-white coloured mushroom that has recently been discovered as a powerful microdosing substance for sleep restoration, skin issues, depression and addiction - and those are just a handful of the benefits reported by 12.000 microdosers.
Researcher, doctor and author Baba Masha explains the discoveries in more detail.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Baba Masha is an animation, a virtual character, created by an American artist, chemist, and doctor, PhD, to broadcast a harm reduction program called Radio Psychedelix in Russian speaking territories since 2014.
Masha broadcasted information about history, health benefits, medicinal use, rules, dosage, set and setting of psychedelic plants as Ayavaska, Salvia Divinorum, Iboga, Bufo, Magic cacti, cannabis, mushrooms and other non-psychedelic shamanic remedies. Masha was also presenting scientific research and over 10 years personal experience with the above remedies.
Masha created and run several educational projects during her broadcast, collecting public information about addiction to cannabis, microdosing with magic mushrooms, and the health benefits of psychedelic plants. She shares all this information on 3 YouTube channels and 17 channels on Telegram, Q&A live streams, questionnaires, volunteer reports etc.
One of the many projects Baba Masha created and ran, was from 2018 -2022. This international widespread project to study Amanita Muscaria’s effects on humans with over 12K volunteer trials, from 0.1 grams up to 50 grams intake. She wrote the book “Microdosing with Amanita Muscaria” as part of her 4-year research.
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
How the Amanita muscaria project started
Drugs and psychedelics in Russian territories
Documentation from the 1700s onwards on Amanita muscaria's healing potential
Amanita muscaria’s greatest power: sleep restoration
Microdosing for depression, substance abuse, pain and other
Masha's personal experience with Amanita
Why microdosing with amanita is personal and seasonal
The three weeks protocol
Differences between psilocybin mushrooms and Amanita
Why Amanita muscaria cannot be commercialized
Masha's follow up study with Amanita muscaria
Masha's advice to anyone aspiring to microdose with Amanita
🍄 CONNECT WITH BABA MASHA
The book Microdosing Amanita Muscaria is available in most online bookstores. To support independent bookstores and the work of microdosing Institute, consider ordering it from
Microdose.nl (EUROPE): https://www.microdose.nl/en/microdosing-amanita-muscaria
Bookshop.org (AMERICAS): https://bookshop.org/a/92898/9781644115053
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✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Intensive
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
With Bob Wold we sat down to talk in detail about how psychedelics can be a safe and effective treatment for one of the most painful and mysterious health conditions: Cluster Headaches.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Bob was diagnosed with Cluster Headaches approximately 45 years ago which eventually led him to found Clusterbusters in 2002. Clusterbusters was founded upon the principles of the need for psychedelic research proving its benefits as a safe and effective treatment for cluster headaches, one of the most devastatingly painful conditions known to mankind.
Since the founding of Clusterbusters, the organization has grown to be the largest cluster headache support and advocacy non-profit organization in the U.S and beyond. Bob’s work with Clusterbusters has included research projects carried out at institutions such as Harvard and Yale in the US, McGill University in Canada and Hannover Medical School in Germany.
In addition to his work as Executive Director of Clusterbusters, Bob sits on the Board of several headache disorder patiënt associations and advocacy groups, and the board of the Illinois Psychedelic Society.
In this conversation:
Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.
CONNECT WITH BOB
Website Clusterbusters: www.clusterbusters.org
The Dosing Method: https://clusterbusters.org/resource/the-dosing-method/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wold-8a3095a9/
OTHER RESOURCES ON CLUSTER HEADACHES
Exploratory study on low-dosed psilocybin for the suppression of Cluster Headaches
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Intensive
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
In this riveting conversation with Dutch-Portugese facilitator and mentor Natasja Pelgrom we go far beyond the obvious, uncovering the oftentimes paradoxical reality of facilitating sacred ceremony while embodying personal learnings.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Natasja Pelgrom is a visionary leader and mystical mentor who leads spiritual journeys, she is the founder of AWAKEN THE MEDICINE WITHIN, offering retreats and education, supporting people with psycho-spiritual approaches since 2017.
Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting, and facilitation roles in over 800 psychedelic ceremonies. Natasja’s multifaceted mentorship approach is paired with 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience. She currently advises and supervises executives in the (psychedelic) wellness industry. Natasja is also a mentor to leaders, coaches, therapists, and healers where she focuses on the mind & heart coherence to prosper in their services.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
A little bit about Natasja's childhood
Teaching and mentoring throughout Natasja's career
What is sacred ceremony?
The shaman as a cleaner
Becoming a psychedelic facilitator
Embodied wisdom versus regular (cognition-based) education
The 5-MeO DMT experience
Why going inward is THE key to personal growth
Key ways to integrate psychedelic experiences
Psychedelic paradoxes
Tobacco medicine
Natasja's Preparation and Integration program, inspired by herbalism
✨ CONNECT WITH NATASJA
Take your 1-month FREE membership to AWAKEN THE MEDICINE WITHIN's Preparation and Integration Program & Community: https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
View upcoming AWAKEN THE MEDICINE WITHIN retreats: https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
Instagram: @awakenthemedicinewithin @NatasjaPelgrom
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Intensive
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
As a Psychedelic guide, hypnotherapist, and sound alchemist Bodhi Calagna shares about their personal journey with identity, sound and healing, in which the practice of microdosing played a significant role - ultimately leading to a path where they offer brave and safe space for folks to heal, grow, and transform their traumas into triumphs.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Being a DJ since the early 90s, Bodhi founded Remix Your World in 2016, for LGBTQ+ journeyers to explore identity, life transitions, creative blocks, and sexuality. As a sacred space holder, they bring joy, light, and playfulness into deep, dark, and edgy spaces of transformation within a safe and supported container.
Bodhi has completed Psychedelic Assisted Therapy training with Medicinal Mindfulness in Boulder Colorado, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching Certification. Bodhi offers Sacred Mushroom Ceremonies in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, alongside Integration Coaching, Cannabis Assisted Therapy, and Hypnotherapy in person and online.
In this episode:
CONNECT WITH BODHI
Spotify playlist with music and remixes that Bodhi uses for medicine journeys: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6q7dEoYrBHr50sbfCdVqc1?si=ec03c74c2a86454b
Bodhi's website: Remixyourworld.com
Instagram: @remixyourworld
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Intensive
Become a Certified Microdosing Coach
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute
In conversation with the neuroscientists who is tracking brain activity in microdosers.
On this podcast the Microdosing Institute team interviews guests who make important contributions to the field of microdosing, and today in particular the science of microdosing. We’re sitting here with Conor Murray, who’s a neuroscientist at UCLA, and among the first researchers who found placebo controlled evidence that microdosing acts powerfully on the brain.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Conor Murray is a neuroscientist specializing in psychedelics and altered states of consciousness at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His doctoral thesis centered on neuroplasticity mechanisms underlying cocaine and methamphetamine addiction. At UCLA, he is continuing this work now with psilocybin-assisted therapy for individuals with cocaine use disorder. Conor’s published work also includes the neuroscience of very low, or microdoses of psychedelic compounds, specifically LSD.
His placebo-controlled studies, conducted with Harriet de Wit at the University of Chicago, have shown that despite microdoses being indistinguishable from placebo on most subjective measures, the microdose acts powerfully on the brain, replicating findings from higher doses of psychedelics, while improving brain responses that are blunted by depression and other psychiatric disorders.
Conor’s neuroscience of psychedelics extends from the microscopic to the macroscopic level, with a citizen neuroscience project poised to tackle questions related to microdosing on brain health around the world.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
Conor Murray studied the effects of LSD versus placebo on resting-state EEG and event-related potential (ERP) responses in healthy adults.
The results constitute the first evidence that low doses of LSD increase reward-related brain activity in humans. These findings may have important implications for the treatment of depressive disorders.
In addition to discussing these findings, we talk about:
🔎 HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH?
Visit httpw://Psynautics.com
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Alan watts - Psychedelics and Religious Experience (1968)
https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/1110164
Repeated low doses of LSD in healthy adults: A placebo-controlled, dose-response study.
De Wit H, et al (2022). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35106880/
Low doses of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) increase reward-related brain activity
Glazer J, et al. (2023). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36284231/
✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:
Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.
💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:
6-Week Guided Microdosing Intensive
🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:
PRIVATE DISCORD CHANNEL: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/microdosinginstitute