Paul F. Austin welcomes Nichol Bradford, founder of Transformative Tech, for an enlightening discussion on psychedelics, technology, and human potential. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-250-nichol-r-bradford/ Nichol shares her journey from the tech industry to pioneering a community dedicated to human flourishing. Discover how psychedelics integrate with tech and consciousness, the lessons nature teaches us, and the impact of AI on our fu...
Jun 03, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 250
In this bonus episode, we bring you a keynote speech by Third Wave founder Paul F. Austin, recorded live on May 16, 2024 at the "Psychedelic Horizons: Crafting Resilient Futures Through Conscious Entrepreneurship" event in San Diego. To join an upcoming gathering in the Psychedelic Horizons Event Series, Click Here . In his keynote, Paul explores going beyond resilience to inspired living and systems change, highlighting the role of conscious entrepreneurship in driving systemic transformation. ...
May 31, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 249
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin speaks with Shawn Wells, a renowned expert in performance nutrition and supplementation. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-249-shawn-wells/ Shawn & Paul explore biohacking, the groundbreaking ingredient paraxanthine, and protocols for preparing and recovering from plant medicine journeys. Shawn shares insights on allostatic capacity, hormetic stress, and the power of psyche...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 249
In this episode, Austin Mao, co-founder of the non-profit entheogenic church Ceremonia, sits down with host Paul F. Austin to discuss his profound journey with plant medicines. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-248-austin-mao/ Austin shares about the experiences offered at Ceremonia, including psilocybin and ayahuasca ceremonies, along with thorough preparation and integration work. He describes the unique status of Ceremonia as one of the ...
May 21, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 248
n this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin delves into the power of the unconscious mind and healing from ACEs with Dr. Brian Alman. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-247-brian-alman-phd/ Dr. Brian Alman explores the profound role of the unconscious mind in healing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). He reveals that unlocking the unconscious can lead to deep healing and growth, shedding light on the impact of ACEs on individuals. ...
May 13, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 247
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin interviews Myles Katz, founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats . Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-246-myles-katz/ They delve into the closure of Synthesis, a psilocybin retreat center in Amsterdam co-founded by Myles. From investment decisions to the pandemic’s impact, they discuss the challenges faced and lessons learned. Myles shares his vision for conscious capital...
May 06, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 246
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy, to discuss reframing aging and building regenerative communities. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-245-chip-conley/?ref=250 Chip delves into the importance of aging with gratitude in this conversation and shares his journey of creating a midlife wisdom school. Chip also highlights the value of intergenerational collabo...
Apr 30, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 245
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin is joined by Alexander Beiner for a deep dive into nuanced engagement in the culture wars. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-244-alexander-beiner/ Paul and Alexander examine the importance of sense-making and the role of psychedelics in navigating complex environments. Alexander draws from his interviews with thought leaders like John Vervaeke, Ian McGilchrist, and Nora Bateson, she...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 244
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes physician Dr. Russell Kennedy, “The Anxiety MD,” to discuss healing the root cause of anxiety, and the role that psychedelics can play. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-243-russell-kennedy-md/ Dr. Kennedy shares his personal journey of healing anxiety stemming from his own childhood adversity. He discusses the connection between the mind and body, the impact of psyche...
Apr 16, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 243
In this episode, Jennifer Tessler, Jennifer Tessler, Psychotherapist & Founder of Alalaho , joins Paul F. Austin to discuss contemplative approaches to psychedelic healing. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-242-jennifer-tessler/ Jennifer shares her journey of self-discovery through travel, meditation, and psychedelics. She discusses the integration of Dzogchen and psychedelics, and the benefits of psychedelics in supporting spiritual pr...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 242
Adrian Lozano joins host Joseph Anew on The Psychedelic Podcast to discuss psychedelic coaching, integration, and group microdosing. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-241-adrian-lozano/ In this rich conversation, Adrian shares his journey with psychedelics, from anxiety and depression to living from the heart. He emphasizes the importance of regulating the nervous system and overcoming social anxiety. Adrian also highlights the role of inte...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Renowned nutritionist Oz Garcia joins host Paul F. Austin to share his journey from artistry to expertise, diving into the transformative power of fasting for health and longevity. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-240-oz-garcia/ Oz shares insights on cultivating the right mindset and humility for a fulfilling life, drawing from personal experiences including ketamine therapy for PTSD and long COVID recovery. Oz and Paul delve into the prof...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 240
In this episode, Paul F. Austin is joined by entrepreneur Bob Parsons for a candid dive into his journey healing war trauma with psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-239-bob-parsons/ Bob Parsons, American entrepreneur and philanthropist, shares his journey from failing the fifth grade to becoming a billionaire. He discusses his challenges in school and how the Marine Corps helped him develop discipline and a sense of accomplishme...
Mar 18, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 239
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, renowned authors Gay & Katie Hendricks join host Paul F. Austin to share their insights on conscious loving and the impact of MDMA on relationships. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-238-drs-katie-and-gay-hendricks Katie and Gay discuss their own journey of meeting and committing to each other, as well as the principles they teach in their work. They reflect on their early use of MDMA to facil...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 238
In this conversation, Paul F. Austin and Dr. Cat Meyer discuss the expansive nature of sex and the importance of redefining it. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-237-cat-meyer-psyd-lmft They explore the role of microdosing in enhancing vitality and connection, as well as the need for discernment and consent in relationships. Dr. Cat also provides a primer to play parties and offers advice on navigating new experiences safely and intentional...
Mar 04, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 237
Dillan DiNardo, CEO of Mindstate Design Labs, joins Paul F. Austin in exploring the use of AI to design human states of consciousness. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-236-dillan-dinardo/ Dillan shares his background growing up in a religious community and his journey into psychedelics. He discusses the origin story of Mindstate Design Labs, and the role of language and AI in understanding altered states of consciousness. Dillan also talks...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 236
Vanessa Crites, founder of Sobriety of the Soul, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss the intersection of recovery and psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-235-vanessa-crites/ Vanessa shares her personal journey of recovery and how she became interested in psychedelic medicine. She explores the intersection of recovery and psychedelics, highlighting the spiritual principles of the 12-step program and the history of psychedelics in Alc...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Join Paul F. Austin for an interesting weaving of meditation, psychedelics, and conscious leadership, with renowned executive coach Eric Kaufmann. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-234-eric-kaufmann/ This intimate conversation was recorded live from Eric’s “meditation temple” built beside his house in Southern California. Eric shares his journey from being kicked out of college to finding meditation and his early adventures integrating psyc...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 234
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin is joined by Dave Asprey, the “father of biohacking," to explore altered states—from psychedelics to neurofeedback. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-233-dave-asprey/ Dave shares his journey from discovering yak butter tea in the Himalayas to revolutionizing biohacking. He unravels the intersection of biohacking and psychedelics, highlighting the potential benefits and risks of subs...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 233
Paul F. Austin welcomes Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, to discuss utilizing IFS & psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through the Theradelic Approach. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-232-sunny-strasburg-lmft/ Sunny discusses her multidisciplinary background and how she came to develop her unique therapeutic approach. She incorporates various modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR),...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 232
In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, host Paul F. Austin is joined by founder & CEO of Blueprint and the "world's most measured human." Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-231-bryan-johnson/ Delve into Bryan's journey from depression to a zest for life, and his extensive approach to longevity and health optimization. Brian shares his approach to longevity and health optimization. He reveals the philosophy behind Blueprint, a system of int...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 231
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin sits down with Phoenix White, founder of The Sacred Celestial. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-230-phoenix-white/ Recorded in-person at the 2023 Wonderland Conference in Miami, their conversation explores the art of curating transformational psychedelic ceremonies. From postpartum mental health to creating safe, transformative, and memorable psychedelic containers, Phoenix de...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 230
In this illuminating episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Joe Moore, the CEO of Psychedelics Today. For a full summary and show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-229-joe-moore/ Recorded in-person at the 2023 reMind conference in Las Vegas, this conversation delves into the profound lessons and insights gained from navigating the unique challenges of the psychedelic space. Paul and Joe unpack the often-overl...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 229
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Ryan Duey, Co-Founder of Plunge, to discuss the nexus of cold exposure & psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-228-ryan-duey/ Ryan shares his extraordinary journey—from a life-altering motorcycle accident in Thailand to transformative encounters with Ayahuasca in the Amazon. He also discusses the benefits of cold plunging and its role in supporting mental and ...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 228
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Halland Chen, a Double Board Certified physician at the forefront of integrative medicine. Recorded live at the 2023 Wonderland Conference in Miami, this insightful conversation is a dive into the realm of longevity and optimal living. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-227-dr-halland-md/ Dr. Halland shares his transition from traditional to functional medicine, emphasiz...
Dec 25, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 227
In this episode, Paul F. Austin is joined by Hamilton Morris to explore bufotenin, psilomethoxin, and the nuances of psychedelic journalism. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-226-hamilton-morris/ Recorded live at the 2023 Wonderland Conference in Miami, their conversation first explores both the science and historical perspective of lesser-mentioned compounds like bufotenine. Hamilton then shares his profound insights drawn from directing t...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Ryan Latreille, Founder of Kanna Extract & Hearthstone Collective, joins Paul F. Austin for a fascinating journey through the world of kanna. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-225-ryan-latreille/ Ryan unravels the secrets of kanna’s alkaloids that lend to its unique effects on mood and energy. From historical cosmologies to modern applications, Ryan and Paul explore the common pairings with kanna, from cannabis to psilocybin. Lastly, Ry...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 225
In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin welcomes Will Rezin, mystic, philosopher, and coach, to explore the worlds of psychedelics, somatics, and trauma healing. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-224-will-rezin/ Dive into Will's profound healing path, shaped by ayahuasca in Peru. Together, Will and Paul go beyond the conventional body-mind separation, drawing on key approaches to healing common to both somatics and psychedelics....
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 224
In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin welcomes the esteemed Dr. Rosalind Watts, clinical psychologist and founder of ACER Integration, to discuss the power of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-223-rosalind-watts-phd/ Dr. Watts shares about the powerful transformation she witnessed in clinical trial participants for psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. She also reveals the research and insights ...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 223
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes back Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan, founders of VCENNA and the supplement line Ancestral Magi. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-222-jonathan-lu-shauheen-etminan-phd Following up from their first episode, the duo unpack the neurobiology of oneirogens (dream-inducing substances). Delve into the dreamlike realms of consciousness as Jonathan and Shauheen explore the uniqu...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 222
