Kyle Kingsbury shares his journey of self-discovery, mental health struggles, and the transformative power of community, nature and plant medicines. Kyle shares his story of how he overcame suicidal tendencies and transformed his life by creating meaning and living a life of service. He discusses the importance of vulnerability, the role of nature in healing, and the balance between light and dark in our lives. Through lived experience and insights, he emphasizes the need for connection, both wi...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 19
Marc Champagne is a best-selling author, podcast host, keynote speaker, and mental fitness strategist who helps corporate teams and individuals enhance their mental well-being. Leveraging insights gained from over 350 interviews and studying leading minds such as Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, Coco Chanel, and Stephen Hawking, Marc trains people to ask better quality questions so they can clear out mental clutter, release pent-up stress, expand their clarity, and rev up performance. In this conversa...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 18
Ryan Anderson has a conversation with Norman Ohler about his book ‘Tripped”. A provocative new history of drugs and postwar America, examining the untold story of how Nazi experiments into psychedelics covertly influenced CIA research and secretly shaped the War on Drugs We discuss the history of MKULTRA and the corruption of Big Pharma as it relates to the war on drugs. They discuss the dark history of LSD, including its use by the CIA and the Nazis, and the influence of pharmaceutical companie...
Sep 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 17
The dark side of the psychedelic movements and the hype surrounding it. Will Hall discusses the corruption and abuse within the psychedelic therapy community, including the scandals involving therapists who violated their patients. He shares his personal story. He highlights the need for caution, critical thinking, and honest conversations about the risks and benefits of psychedelics. The conversation also touches on the commercialization and commodification of psychedelics, the military's inter...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 16
Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon who also studies physics, light, magnetism, and electricity. Kruse shares his insights on medical freedom, Bitcoin, and the need for decentralized systems. This conversation delves into the dark history of government involvement in the assassination of JFK and the manipulation of vaccines to spread cancer. It explores the connections between the CIA, the American Cancer Society, and the polio vaccine. The conversation also touches on the role of the Department of...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 15
Dr. Feinstein is a clinical neuropsychologist. In 2021, Dr. Feinstein became President and Director of the Float Research Collective , a nonprofit organization that is playing a pivotal role in establishing Floatation-REST as an accepted medical treatment. He discusses the benefits of float therapy, for meditation, calming the nervous system, He shares his personal experience with floating and how it changed his life. Dr. Feinstein talks about his journey into studying float therapy and the esta...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 14
Dr. Dave Arneson has maintained a private practice, The Source Naturopathic Medical Clinic, focusing on treatment of alcoholism, drug dependency, and chronic disease, since 2000. He is currently a part time Clinical Instructor of Naturopathic Medicine, and teaches a class on Addiction at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). Dr. Dave shares his personal journey of addiction recovery and how it led him to become a naturopathic doctor specializing in addiction recovery. He emphasi...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 13
Mezcal "The Oaxacan Treasure" John Lockwood In this conversation, Ryan Anderson and Jonathan Lockwood discuss various topics, including Jonathan's decision to move to San Miguel Mexico, his journey of leaving the Jehovah's Witness religion, his career in voiceover work, and his passion for mezcal. They also touch on the subjects of logic, cults, and the human condition. Jonathan shares his experiences and insights, providing a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation. The conversation cove...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 12
Ryan Anderson speaks with Dr. James Hollis about the work of Carl Jung and the exploration of consciousness. They discuss the subjective experiences that lead people to Jung's work, the importance of self-reflection and inner dialogue, and the role of personal responsibility in finding meaning and purpose in life. They also touch on the challenges of the current attention economy and the need to disconnect from distractions to connect with one's true self. The conversation explores the themes of...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 11
In this conversation, Ryan Anderson interviews Dr. Dan Engle about the use of psychedelics as medicine and the challenges of scaling this approach. Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance. Dr. Engle shares his background in medicine and psychiatry, as well as his personal experiences with ayahuasca and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Dan talks about the importance o...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 10
Ryan Anderson interviews Tom O'Neill, author of the book 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties'. They discuss O'Neill's 20-year journey of researching and writing the book, the information he uncovered, and the challenges he faced in presenting the material. They also touch on topics such as MKUltra, the CIA's involvement in mind control experiments, the Kennedy assassinations, and it’s potential ties to the modern psychedelic renaissance. The conversation hits o...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 9
In this conversation, Ryan Anderson interviews Steven Viola who retired after 30 years as a command master chief of the Navy SEALs. They discuss topics such as curiosity, mindset, leadership, and the importance of breathwork. They also touch on the challenges of transitioning from military life to civilian life, the need for decompression and mental health support, and how to integrate. The conversation explores the themes of personal discovery, the impact of war, and the use of plant medicines ...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 8
In this conversation, Robin Rothenberg shares her journey and story of discovering the importance of breath and some of the common misunderstandings of the elements of breathing. She has been a Yoga therapist for decades and has written an important book called Restoring Prana. Robin shares her life story and some of the injuries and issues she has cured by finding a deeper understanding of the mind body connection. She highlights the importance of strength training, core engagement, and proper ...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 7
Summary In this conversation, Mark, the creator of the YouTube channel After Skool, discusses his journey as an artist and animator. He talks about how he got started in art and animation, his experience in art school, and his transition to freelance animation. Mark also shares his creative process and the inspiration behind his videos. He mentions his podcast and collaborations with thinkers like Rupert Sheldrake and Graham Hancock. The conversation touches on topics like consciousness, spiritu...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 6
Jane and Ryan discuss the Art Life and the upcoming workshop at Echo Dharma in October 2024. Jane shares how the name Art Life came to her and what it means to her. She explains that Art Life is about bringing creativity into all aspects of our lives and recognizing that art is intrinsic to all of us. The workshop aims to guide people into their creativity by helping them relax, play, and let go of inhibitions. Jane emphasizes the importance of unlearning and remembering our innate creativity. T...
Jun 30, 2024•58 min•Ep. 5
Gary Nabhan discusses his work in sacred plant biocultural recovery and the importance of conserving relationships between humans and plants. He emphasizes the need for empathy and collaboration. Nabhan highlights the value of informal education and the role of mentors in shaping his understanding of the natural world. In this conversation, Gary Paul Nabhan discusses his experiences with traditional plants and spiritual ceremonies, including the use of plant medicines. He shares how these experi...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 4
This conversation is a heartfelt and intimate exploration of Roshi Sanchi Reta Lawler’s life path and her work in the field of death and dying. I met Sanchi Reta through her brother Don Howard Lawler. They both became very close to me and have had a huge impact in my life. I felt it was important to share her essence through this recorded conversation. Sanchi Reta shares her journey beginning with her grandmother's role as a midwife and herbalist in rural Kentucky. She then discusses her own exp...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 3
Summary Barbara shares her journey of spiritual exploration and personal growth, starting from her childhood experiences with dreams and conversations about the universe with her father. She pursued studies in various areas, including culture, religion, and dream work. Barbara eventually met Stan Grof and trained with him in breathwork. She then focused on the field of thanatology, studying death, dying, grief, loss, and bereavement. Throughout her life, Barbara has been driven by a desire to se...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 2
In this conversation, Robert Forte discusses his deep dive into the phenomena of sacred plants and psychedelics, as well as his involvement with key figures in the psychedelic renaissance. He highlights the importance of understanding history. Forte also shares his critical perspective on the mainstream narrative of the psychedelic Renaissance and the commercialization of psychedelic drugs. He delves into the influence of the CIA and big corporations in the field of psychedelics as well as the d...
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 1
