"Dear Humanity," a Lovecast with Laura Dawn

Join Laura Dawn in an illuminating conversation with renowned mythologist Michael Meade as they explore the profound journey of awakening your inner genius. In this pivotal Kairos moment, we find ourselves in a collective rite of passage—where crisis holds the potential for transformation, and mythic wisdom offers a guiding light. Discover how ancient stories provide practical guidance for navigating uncertainty, how embracing both light and dark can reveal hidden strengths, and how to align with your true calling to offer your unique gifts to the world. Tune in to reclaim imagination, deepen your connection to purpose, and step fully into the genius within.Last Chance to Join Transilience A 7-month program to become a trained psychedelic coach and plant medicine integration guide. Click here to learn more and submit an application.

In this episode of the Dear Humanity podcast, Laura Dawn sits down with artist, author, and ritualist Day Schildkret to explore the profound power of thresholds—those liminal spaces where endings meet beginnings—and how we can navigate them with courage, creativity, and grace. Together, they discuss how learning the language of transitions can orient us in times of uncertainty, how rituals help us mark moments of change with meaning and purpose, and why beauty and wonder are essential companions in navigating impermanence. Learn more about Day Schildkret and access the full transcript from this episode at www.lauradawn.co/73 Enrollment is Open for Transilience – Starts January 24th, 2025A 7-month Training to Become a Certified Psychedelic Coach & Learn How to Master the Art of Facilitating Psychedelic Integration & Transformation.Learn more and submit an application: www.lauradawn.co/transilience ​

Dr. Chris Johnstone, medical doctor, resilience expert, and long-time collaborator of Joanna Macy, joins Laura Dawn to explore The Work That Reconnects and the power of Active Hope in navigating today’s crises. Drawing on decades of teaching alongside Macy, Chris shares how we can move through grief and despair into renewed purpose by engaging with the spiral of The Work That Reconnects: starting with gratitude, honoring our pain for the world, seeing with new eyes, and going forth with inspired action. Together, they discuss how the concept of The Great Turning invites us to embrace our role in this time of profound change, cultivating resilience, imagination, and a deep connection to the web of life.Access Resources Mentioned, Full Transcript & Learn More About Dr. Chris Johnstonewww.lauradawn.co/72 Connect with Laura Dawn:Instagram: @livefreelauradEnrollment Open for Transilience: Dr. Chris Johnstone is a guest faculty member for Transilience: A 7-Month Training Program to Become a Certified Psychedelics Coach: Master the Art of Psychedelic Integration & Transformation: www.lauradawn.co/transilience

In this insightful episode of "Dear Humanity", Laura Dawn sits down with renowned author, elder and teacher Margaret Wheatley to explore the Hopi prophecy and its timeless wisdom for navigating the challenges of our era. Margaret shares the story of how the prophecy came into her life and its profound instructions for facing global collapse with clarity, compassion, and courage. They discuss the importance of letting go of the shore, finding strength in community, and approaching life with a sacred attitude, in celebration for life. From the cyclical nature of civilizations to the role of "Warriors for the Human Spirit," Margaret offers powerful insights on how to cultivate clear seeing, resilience, and meaningful action in the midst of uncertainty. This conversation invites us to reflect on who we choose to be and how we show up in service to life during these transformative times.Access Resources Mentioned, Full Transcript & Learn More About Margaret Wheatleywww.lauradawn.co/71 Connect with Laura Dawn:Instagram: @livefreelauradEnrollment Open for Transilience: A 7-Month Facilitator Training Program to Master the Art of Psychedelic Integration & Transformation: www.lauradawn.co/transilience

In this bonus episode, I introduce Transilience, a 7-month training program designed for coaches, therapists, and guides who want to master the art of psychedelic integration and transformation.🔗 Learn more and apply at: Lauradawn.co/transilience📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

Welcome to Dear Humanity, a podcast born from the heart of a transformative era. In this trailer, host Laura Dawn introduces the vision behind the show—a powerful invitation to explore what it means to be fully human during this time of profound change.We are living through the ending of an era, a time that many elders call the Great Turning. As the old ways dissolve, we find ourselves in the midst of a collective Rite of Passage—a Great Restructuring that is reconfiguring every aspect of our lives. This podcast is for those who feel the call to step forth, midwifing this change with courage, creativity, compassion, and care.Through transformative conversations with influential change-makers, elders, visionaries, and innovators, Dear Humanity dives into the essential questions of our time: • How do we live and lead deeply purposeful and inspired lives amidst political division, ecological devastation, and systemic crises? • How do we stay grounded and resilient while supporting meaningful work without succumbing to burnout or despair? • How do we reimagine and create systems rooted in love, connection, belonging, and wisdom that render the old ways obsolete?This show bridges ancient wisdom traditions with cutting-edge fields like psychedelics, creativity, neuroscience, cognitive science, and ecology to address the modern meaning crisis and illuminate the frontiers of human flourishing.Laura Dawn describes this as more than a podcast—it is a transmission for those who feel the true gravity of this moment and the call to contribute to the Great Restructuring. Together, we explore what it means to unlock our extraordinary capacities, strengthen the bonds that connect us to one another and the natural world, and step into leadership for a new era.

In this final episode of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast, Laura Dawn shares her reflections on the current state of psychedelic censorship and its impact on the community. With transparency and insight, she explores how this “censorship era” has influenced her own decision-making as a psychedelic entrepreneur and what it means for the future of the movement.ResourcesAccess Resources & Full Transcript Here: Access Laura’s resource for checking the status of banned words and hashtags: www.lauradawn.co/70 Enrollment Open for 7-Month Facilitation Training ProgramLearn more about Transilience: a 7-month psychedelic facilitation program starting January 17th: www.lauradawn.co/transilience • For those on the medicine path who feel called to birth a body of work Email: [email protected] with the subject line “Transmission" to learn about Laura Dawn's new high-level mastermind at the forefront of psychedelics and creative cognition for educator entrepreneurs. Highlights from the Episode:• Navigating Psychedelic Censorship: A snapshot of the current landscape, including challenges with social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, SEO shifts, and payment processors.• The Silver Linings of Censorship: Why this moment is an opportunity for growth, integrity, and slowing down to build stronger foundations. Laura offers a fresh perspective on why censorship might actually benefit the movement by fostering depth, creativity, and resilience.• Advice for Psychedelic Entrepreneurs: Practical tips on navigating social media with a psychedelic-related message, focusing on long-form content, and building mastery in your chosen path.• Focus on the Deeper Layers of Wisdom Over The Substances themselves: The importance of shifting focus from the substances themselves to the deeper truths and wisdom they illuminate. Laura emphasizes the need for clarity, subtlety, and authenticity in sharing messages related to the psychedelic path.• Building a Sustainable Path for the Long Run: Insights into why moving at the pace of integration is crucial, especially for those creating transformative offerings. Laura discusses the pitfalls of forcing growth, the dangers of shallow scaffolding, and the strength of referral-based networks.• Transitioning to a New Era: Laura shares her decision to retire the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast name and evolve into her new show, Dear Humanity, which centers around human flourishing, creativity, and personal mastery in service to collective evolution.

This is the final interview I'll be publishing under "the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast" featuring an in-depth conversation about psychedelic integration with Author of Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness, Marc Aixala.Learn more about Marc Aixala and access the full transcript here.I'm launching a new email series called TRANSILIENCE, a sunday newsletter offering timeless, actionable insights to enhance your freedom, flow, flourishing, and fulfillment. ⋙ SIGN UP FOR TRANSILIENCE NEWSLETTER HERE.HEMP LUCID CB ProductsSave 15% off your 1st CBD order with Code LUCID15

JOIN TRANSILIENCE & Become a Skilled Psychedelic Coach. Starts September 13th. Apply Now. Transilience is A 6 Month Facilitator Training to Learn how to support yourself and others on the path of psychedelic integration to fuel personal transformation. Apply Psychedelic Neuroscience to Optimize Integration & Personal Development with Manesh Girn - 68How can we learn to leverage our understanding of psychedelic neuroscience to optimize integration so that we can more effectively support ourselves and others on the path of personal transformation?This is the central question of today's episode featuring psychedelic neuroscientist, Dr. Manesh Girn. Manesh Girn is also a guest teacher for TRANSILIENCE where he will dive much deeper into the topics we explored here today. In this episode: Neural plasticity & self directed adaptive neural plasticity. 3 Reasons it’s important to understanding the neuroscience of psychedelics. And how we apply those 3 reason to inform optimal integration. The effect that psychedelics have on the 5HT2ACritical periods, and the specific critical period that psychedelics help to open. Metaphor and meaning making. Why transformation is a slow and steady process, and why that’s actually a good thingManesh's perspective on how mental health issues originate as nervous system dis-regulationDiscomfort as part of the transformation equation.The power of stress and how stress can be highly adaptive. Access full transcript and learn more about Manesh Girn here.

ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR TRANSILIENCE: STARTING SEPTEMBER 13th. Join me for TRANSILIENCE: a 6-month training program for psychedelic coaches, integration guides and microdosing mentors who want to learn how to support others on the path of psychedelic transformation.The Wisdom of DarknessWe live in a culture that holds the “Light” as superior to the Dark. In spiritual and medicine communities there’s a strong underlying narrative to move towards “enlightenment” but what is the impact it’s having on our health and wellbeing? Does the darkness hold the key to help us collectively move back into balance within ourselves? In this episode, Debohrah Eden Tull , the author of Luminous Darkness An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown, joins Laura Dawn to explore the medicine inherent in darkness and just how crucial this medicine is for us at a time of accelerating change and transition. Eden is a Zen meditation/mindfulness teacher, spiritual activist and sustainability educator. She has been practicing meditation for the past 30 years and teaching for over 20 years. She spent seven years as a monastic at a silent Zen Monastery, and has been immersed in sustainable communities for 25 years. In this episode we explore:The concept of EndarkenmentThe 5 pillars of EndarkenmentLife as a teacher of loveCultivating resilience through restorationThe darkness as a source of creativityThe Shadow & Spiritual bypassingOur incessant need to fill space with stories and narrativesThe inner compass of interoceptive awareness The medicine of grief The potency of angerTransmuting sacred rageThe necessity for compassionOur connection to this earth and how Nature models and illuminates the wisdom of darkness. And so much more. Click here to learn more about Deborah Eden Tull, access the full transcript and resources mentioned in this episode. Connect with Laura Dawn on Instagram

ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR TRANSILIENCE: STARTING SEPTEMBER 13th. Join me for TRANSILIENCE a 6-month training program for psychedelic coaches, integration guides and microdosing mentors who want to learn how to support others on the path of psychedelic transformation. In today's episode, I share the 7 core pillars of how I weave psychedelics into my creative process as a content creator, entrepreneur, and thought-leader. This episode is the follow up to episode #62 from Ideation to Implementation Psychedelics and the 5 Phases of the Creative Process. In this episode I cover: The 7 core pillars of my creative process.Why creativity is inherent in the process of inner transformation, and why creativity and transformation are two sides to the same coin. The essence of what 25 years of journeying with psychedelics and sacred plant medicines has taught me.A definition of creativity Exploring psychedelics as both "inspirogens" and "ideagens" (and why the names we give psychedelics matter.)Monophonic vs. Polyphasic cultures. Why my philosophy of life and creativity are one and the same. Why thinking in frameworks is helpful.Understanding that navigating medicine space is a skillset that you can learn to cultivate. Two hidden assumptions that prevent optimized cognition.My perspective on Intention Setting.The science of imagination.What is an Idea Space? What defines our best ideas?

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The primary narrative paving the pathway for the emergence and acceptance of psychedelic compounds into Western society is the narrative surrounding Psychedelic Therapy; psychedelics as a clinical treatment for mental illness. But what are the implications of viewing psychedelics through this lens? Laura Dawn speaks with Alexander Beiner about The Bigger Picture and not only the impact that lens has on our personal experience but on the culture at large. Alexander Beiner is a journalist and author of the book: 'The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world'. In this episode of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast we explore: The hidden and far-reaching implications of mainstreaming psychedelics through a “medicalized” and clinical lens within a capitalistic model. Why “Psychedelic Therapy” is the dominant narrative and why we need to widen our frame. What is "The Psychedelic Trojan Horse"? And why is flawed? Power dynamics surrounding who makes decisions around psychedelics. Why the names and labels we use to describe psychedelic compounds matter. Why psychotomimetic might still be an appropriate word given our pathological cultural frameworkHow do we avoid the mainstreaming of psychedelics becoming an elitist movement, the importance of access, and “the virtuals vs the physicals”. Click here to see FULL list of topics explored, resources mentioned and learn more about Alexander Beiner. Buy a copy of The Bigger Picture: How psychedelics can help us make sense of the world Follow Alexander Beiner on SubstackFollow him on TikTokFollow him in InstagramENROLLMENT OPEN FOR TRANSILIENCEA 6-Month Training Program for Psychedelic Coaches, Integration Guides & Microdosing Mentors. >>> Click here to learn more. Have comments or want to ask Laura Dawn a question? Leave her a Voice Memo Here. Follow Laura Dawn on Instagram FREE RESOURCES4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys & BeyondFree 8 Day Microdosing Course

Over the course of 20 years, Chris Basche, PhD embarked on  73 high-dose LSD journeys where he experienced dimensions of reality beyond space and time. Chris  received visions about the evolutionary trajectory of humanity and transcribed this wealth of teachings in his book "LSD and the mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven"In this episode, Laura Dawn talks with Chris about the future of humanity and this pivotal time in human history. Chris Basche was a professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Youngstown State University for 33 years. He is an award-winning teacher and international speaker, and his’ work explores the philosophical implications of non-ordinary states of consciousness, especially psychedelic states. ResourcesRead: LSD & The Mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven Access full transcript and all resources here. Free Guide: How to Have a Safe Psychedelic Trip At Home 👉🏽 Follow Laura Dawn on Instagram 👉🏽 Connect with Laura Dawn on LinkedIn

The World Economic Forum named creativity the most important skill set for leaders of our time. In this episode, weaving science with ceremony, Laura Dawn explores the broader question: Can psychedelics enhance our creative process? There are many different definitions of creativity. In the broadest sense, we could say that creativity is the process of translating our ideas and inner visions into tangible reality. Do you pay attention to how that process unfolds in your professional life? Could you articulate it? How do you come up with compelling ideas that have the potential to inspire change and then transmute them into reality? How do you evaluate them? How do you implement them? In this episode of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast, we explore:5-phase framework for the creative processThe different modes of cognition or mental states that underlie the various phases. Creative cognition is not a single state of mind; it is multiple states of mind. How psychedelics might help enhance specific phases of the process, and how we might want to integrate them (safely and responsibly) into the larger arc of bringing our ideas to life. How different phases of the creative process benefit from leveraging different kinds of creative thinking skills. Suggestions for how to apply this in your life. Click here to access this episode's full transcript and a complete list of resources.Have comments or questions about creativity and psychedelics? Click here to send Laura Dawn a voice memo Follow Laura Dawn on InstagramHEMPLUCID: Receive 15% off all CBD Products with code LIVEFREE*This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only.*

Welcome to Season 3 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast!As we enter this new era of artificial intelligence, we are being called to level up, and upgrade our human cognition, step into the full expression of our innate intelligence, unlock a deeper sense of wisdom, and leverage the aspects that make us uniquely human. We can do this by expanding our capacity to vision, to perceive possibility, imagine and dream the impossible, and then make those visions a reality. And I believe that my work at the forefront of psychedelics and creative cognition is more relevant than ever before. I genuinely feel compelled, inspired, and a deep sense of responsibility to share this knowledge with you, so that we can meet our growth edge together. Because, from my perspective, sacred plant medicines and psychedelics are arguably the most powerful bio-technologies available to us, that we can learn to work with to support this kind of mind expansion and neural upgrade and teach us the crucial skillsets and mindsets to successfully navigate these times of accelerating change. If you rely on your mind and your capacity to think in order to succeed professionally, whether you are an entrepreneur, content creator, coach, creative or thought leader...If you are interested in understanding the science and wisdom of how psychedelics and sacred plant medicines can help optimize your capacity to:Think more creativelyVision more clearlyStrengthen your mental resilience, Stay more focused and hone your awareness and attention Make better decisionsLearn more quicklyGenerate better ideasAsk better questionsManage stress, prevent burnout, and mitigate overwhelm. This season of The Psychedelic Leadership is for you. This Season of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast is sponsored in part by HempLucid. They have the best CBD products out on the market. Click here to get 15% off your purchase using code LIVEFREE. Follow me on Instagram @LiveFreeLauraD - where I share exclusive content in my IG stories. Sign up for my newsletter at www.lauradawn.co

Visit www.lauradawn.co/60 for full transcript and all resources mentioned throughout this episode. Claudia Cuentas is a Peruvian marriage and family therapist, specializing in the treatment of healing trauma, trauma recovery, cultural identity, and decolonization of healing. In this episode, we explore the concepts of right relationship, sacred reciprocity and AYNI, a Quechua word that points to an embodied understanding of our symbiotic relationship with all of life, and how to meet life with balance, harmony, and equilibrium of exchange and mutuality. Right relationship, AYNI, and sacred reciprocity are powerful concepts that can be applied to all forms of leadership. In this episode with Claudia, we explore a range of topics, including: The importance of slowing down enough so we can return to our sensesHow sacred plant medicines train our senses to tune into another dimension of reality we can’t perceive with our eyes, in order to perceive the multiverse. The importance of listening as a daily practice.Nervous system regulation. How sacred plant medicines help to clear our channelsThe power of forgiveness as a practice Curiosity as a mindsetThe power of song as a modality of transmutation. How plant medicines inform and influence the way we show up to lead. Understanding what decolonizing the mind means, and exploring this topic through the lens of creativity. >>>APPLY FOR THE NEXT PSYCHEDELIC LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND FOR MEDICINE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS<<<Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

Join the next cohort of Your Message Is Your Medicine starting October 26th with Laura Dawn. >>>Click here to learn more about Your Message Is Your Message<<<This is an 8-week intensive mastermind for medicine women entrepreneurs who feel the call to contribute their voice and their offerings to the psychedelic movement. Are you ready to:Align with your authentic voiceDefine and refine your core messageCarve out your nicheStart crafting your unique offeringCultivate yourself as a thought-leaderAnd build your network in the psychedelic space?Limited space available. Early bird pricing ends October 14th! >>>Click here to learn more about Your Message Is Your Message<<<

If you have questions about microdosing for depression or how to approach psychedelic experiences while on SSRIs, this episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family doctor trained in both conventional & natural medicine and takes a holistic approach to treating mental illness, recognizing psychedelic medicines as one tool among many to help support mental wellbeing. In this episode, we cover: What the research says: The science of psychedelics and how they help treat depressionMicrodosing schedule for tapering off SSRIs How much to start with when microdosingHow to taper off SSRIs using psilocybin Microdosing for neurodegenerative diseases Her take on microdosing as a neurotropic The difference between psilocybin and LSD Her suggestion around what to microdose with if you're more prone to anxietyThe difference in side effects between psychedelics and SSRIs Click here to access the full transcript, all resources mentioned throughout this episode and learn more about Dr. Erica Zelfand.

Weaving Astrology & Medicine Work:Can the position and the movement of planets that are so far away play a significant role in the patterns that emerge and manifest in our lives? Patterns related to relationships, or what's unfolding in our careers, or patterns related to home and where we live? So many of us come to ceremony and show up at the altar to pray for healing and to lean into what we want to manifest in our lives. And if astrology points to destiny and karma, where does free will and the power of prayer and intention enter the equation? Can intention change our destiny? And can it be beneficial to understand your astrological chart and weave that awareness into personal work you do with psychedelics and sacred plant medicines? These are the questions that Laura Dawn explores with Vedic astrologer and medicine musician Tara Divina. Tara covers the 12 houses of vedic astrology and shares really interesting insights into what is unfolding astrologically right now, influencing patterns that are up for most of us, and what we might want to consider paying particular attention to. In this episode we talk about destiny versus prayer, the difference between Vedic astrology and Western astrology, grief as an essential part of the creative process, the important of letting go, creativity, and how the medicine supports us her on the path as a visionary entrepreneur. Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about Tara Divina, and a complete list of resources.Resources:Tara Divina's WebsiteReceive a Vedic Astrology reading from Tara DivinaFree Guide on How to Have a Safe Psychedelic Journey at Home4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys & BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

What is the secret for creating lasting change and becoming who we really want to be? How do we unlock our potential for more fulfillment, massive productivity, and life-altering insights? In this episode, we explore the leading research in neuroscience, flow state, and habit formation, and how psychedelic practices assist in unlocking a world of exploration and creativity for our generation of visionary leaders. Learn how to work with your neurobiology to create more positive habits in your life with more ease and effectiveness, how to increase your ability to learn and retain information, how to unlock insights and ideas and enhance your mental wellbeing, and how to transform yourself.Get ready for a crash course in neuroscience as I interview Conor Murphy who integrates AI, neuroscience, and venture capital as a Lead Data Scientist at Databricks and a Founding Limited Partner at Lionheart Ventures. In the field of AI, he is a subject matter expert in deep learning and distributed machine learning having held various positions such as a faculty role at University of New Haven's graduate program for Data Science and lead consultant across various stage companies and industry domains.Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and a complete list of resources.Resources:Episode #48 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast Catalyze Change: An 8-Step Method for Leveraging Psychedelic Neuroscience to Uplevel Your Life. Episode #18 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast: 5 Massive Benefits of Flow States for Entrepreneurs Guy Hendricks: The Great Leap4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys & BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFollow @LiveFreeLauraD on InstagramRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

Imagine a world where generosity and giving to others is more valued than accumulating wealth and profit. Imagine a world where all life, and all of nature’s elements, including the water we drink and the air we breathe is equally valued. This is not only a deeply held prayer and a vision for the future, it is how indigenous cultures have lived in balance with the earth since the dawn of time, guided by Original Principles. According to Indigenous Otemi-Toltec Elder, Mindahi Bastisa, A world guided by Original Principles is not just possible – it is inevitable. In this episode, I invited Grandmother Jyoti and Mindahi Bastisa to share their wisdom and teachings surrounding the Original Principles they speak of.Resources Mentioned Crowd-funding campaign: Original Principles: A New North Star for BusinessOriginal Principles Video on Instagramhttps://thefountain.earth/ Featured MusicEpisode #56 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "The Offering" by Aea Luz.Listen to the Offering on SpotifyListen to Offering on BandcampRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

In this quick bonus episode, I share some personal updates and news.

From being kidnapped in Mexico for his human rights work, to advising the largest organizations across the world and allying with the Union of Indigenous Yagé Medics of the Colombian Amazon and advocating for indigenous movements, Ricardo Vitale has had an extraordinary path. As a self-defined 'liberation anthropologist', based in Colombia. He earned a PhD from Cambridge University with a thesis about the Zapatista movement in Chiapas, Mexico.&nbsp;His expertise covers human rights, anthropology in armed conflict, social movements, indigenous politics, gender relations within social movements, sustainable development, resilience, climate change adaptations and indigenous practices of yagé medicine, spirituality, and resistance. He is a former adviser of a plethora of international humanitarian and development bodies such as: Oxfam America, the UNHCR, the Norwegian Refugee Council, ICG and GIZ, amongst others. Since 2016 Riccardo works as a full-time adviser for the Union of Indigenous Yagé Medics of the Colombian Amazon (UMIYAC).&nbsp;His tasks within UMIYAC range from fundraising to advocacy, to capacity strengthening, and non-extractive (“the-other-way-around”) anthropological research, aimed at “reinforcing indigenous communities, rather than taking from them”.In this episode, we expand the conversation around plant medicine conservation and include the context of the symbiotic relationship between people, sacred territories, land, community, culture, and that there are people that are facing extinction who also hold knowledge. And when those cultures go extinct. Loss of knowledge is embedded in that. Part of supporting plant medicine conservation is supporting biocultural diversity. Not because we want to ensure that we can replant what we need to consume to ensure our future needs are met. But because we actually want to live in a world where indigenous peoples can be living on the land that is their birthright.Resources Mentioned&nbsp;UMIYACGrow Medicine4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys &amp; BeyondFree 8 Day Microdosing CourseFollow @LiveFreeLauraD on InstagramClick here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources.Episode #55 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "Silent Voices" by Ayla Shafer .Rate, Review, &amp; Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” &lt;-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories!&nbsp;I’d love to connect with you on <a...

As the world comes to embrace the healing potential of sacred medicines, how do we ensure the original stewards of these medicines are uplifted, honored, and supported in this search for our collective healing? If we envision a future where indigenous peoples, their medicines, &amp; traditional knowledge are honored, respected, and supported to thrive for generations to come then what specific actions can we take to do no harm, to truly be in right-relationship with these cultures?&nbsp;On today’s episode I speak with Miriam Volat and Cody Swift of The Riverstyx Foundation and the Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund about it’s origin story, the Native American and other indigenous communities around the world it supports, plant medicine conservation &amp; how to begin to be in right relationship with indigenous cultures.This is an extremely complex topic, and these two emphasize that they are still LEARNING, and LISTENING, and part of what you’ll hear and learn on this episode, is about the serious biocultural crisis happening across the planet for these traditional knowledge holding communities as they lose access to land, plant medicine, and even their own language. We answer questions like, what does “right relationship” mean? What does “do-no-harm” mean? What is a bioculture? What does “solidarity-based support” mean? We get into the details of how are funds utilized and organized, how are assessments conducted in these indigenous communities and how are their voices being amplified?&nbsp; In this episode we all expand our perception and outlook on what it means to support indigenous communities and the sacred medicines of the planet, and to remind us that we are all one family sharing the sacred responsibility and commitment to thrive on Earth together.4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys &amp; BeyondFree 8 Day Microdosing CourseFollow @LiveFreeLauraD on InstagramResources Mentioned&nbsp;https://www.IPC.fundhttps://growmedicine.com/Native American Rights Fund - NARF&nbsp;Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources.Featured MusicEpisode #54 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "Power of Kindness" by Mamus.Listen to Power of Kindness on SpotifyListen to Power of Kindness...

Creativity and specifically creative thinking is being called the most important skillset to cultivate for leaders of our time.&nbsp;When I first started coming across statements like this, I started asking myself, what exactly is creative thinking, how do we define it and how do we learn to cultivate it? And does research show that psychedelics can help us to think more creatively? It turns out that there’s very little research that has been done exploring psychedelics and creativity.&nbsp;There have been a couple of published papers that have influenced my thinking around this topic, including Natasha Mason, Ph.D., who’s my guest on the show today, and the paper is titled Spontaneous and deliberate creative cognition during and after psilocybin exposure - which is one of the first double-blind, placebo-controlled studies directly exploring psychedelic and creative cognition.&nbsp;Natasha Mason Ph.D., is a post-doc at Maastricht University, Dept of Psychopharmacology. She has a background in (neuro)psychology and pharmacy. Utilizing multimodal study designs, her current research assesses drug-induced neuroadaptations and their influence on affect, behavior, and cognition.As you listen to our conversation I just want to encourage you to remember that you are creative by definition of being alive. And that being creative is your birthright. And a lot of people still have old beliefs, these are old myths about creativity, and right now we are being called to think bigger - because as Einstein said we can’t solve our problems at the same level of thinking that created them. Featured MusicEpisode #53 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "Be Like Water" by Mary IsisListen to "Be Like Water" on SpotifyListen to "Be Like Water" on BandcampResources Mentioned&nbsp;Updating the dynamic framework of thought: Creativity and psychedelics&nbsp;Spontaneous and deliberate creative cognition during and after psilocybin exposure&nbsp;Psychedelics as potential catalysts of scientific creativity and insight&nbsp;Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources.Rate, Review, &amp; Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” &lt;-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories!&nbsp;I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelaurad

How do we as leaders cultivate a deeply caring, resilient, just/equitable, and loving community? Perhaps the answer lies in “sacred activism”. I brought on sacred activist, Hanifa Nayo Washington who has been working at the forefront of mindfulness, place-making, and social justice to cultivate organizations, gatherings, spaces, and experiences rooted in the values of beloved community. As the Co-founder and Organizing Principle of One Village Healing, an online BIPOC centered healing, resilience, and psychedelic wellness space, and the Fireside Project, a nonprofit that is creating systemic change in the field of psychedelics in three key domains: safety, diversity, and equitable access, Hanifa knows how to lead courageously with her heart in collaboration with plant medicine, inner guidance, and her community.In this episode I ask Hanifa about how to embody sacred activism and spiritual resilience. You will learn how to truly be there for someone else through deep and reflective listening. We explore our relationship with power, how to utilize our energy in conscious co-creation, and how to work with rage in a healthy way.&nbsp;Hanifa is the Co-founder and Chief of Strategy at Through their Psychedelic Peer Support Line, Fireside Project has created a nationwide safety net that has substantially decreased 911 calls and hospitalizations while democratizing access to free high-quality care. The line has supported thousands of callers since launching in April of 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key TakeawaysUnderstanding our relationship to power is vital in creating a just and equitable society.Gratitude is a great place to start becoming aware of our relationship with power. Then where is the pain? We have to start with self inquiry.Being with another, in their full expression is real peer-support and is a deep practice of ally-ship, without trying to fix or heal them, nor move them away from their present experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys &amp; BeyondFree 8 Day Microdosing CourseFollow @LiveFreeLauraD on InstagramResources Mentioned&nbsp;Hanifa’s WebsiteBeyond Diversity Workshops…more resources on my website at www.lauradawn.co/52Featured MusicEpisode #44 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "River" by Hanifa Nayo Washington.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple MusicRate, Review, &amp; Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” &lt;-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you --

How do we as leaders manage the overwhelming stress, anxiety, and burnout that is commonly associated with performing at a high level, starting and running organizations, and doing the deep spiritual work that is required of us? Breathwork is one of the most powerful ways we can take control of our own state and set ourselves up for success.&nbsp;On today’s episode I sit down with Robbie Bent, the Co-Founder of Othership. Othership is an on-demand Breathwork platform that helps you manage the daily ups and downs in life through the power of your own breath. Breathwork is the #1 tool for leaders to cope with the challenges that we face.&nbsp;Tune into the episode and follow along as Robbie guides me through several valuable breathing exercises, breaks down what exactly is going on in our body when we do breathwork, and shares his journey founding and leading multiple companies.Key TakeawaysThe easiest and most simple habit you can add to your day is under 5 minutes of breathwork, which can positively change your state of being.Othership is the app I use every day as part of my self-care routine.Breathwork is so effective because it controls our autonomic nervous system, and gives us the ability to self-regulate.&nbsp;Resources Mentioned&nbsp;Download the Othership App4 Free Playlists For Psychedelic Journeys &amp; BeyondFree 8 Day Microdosing CourseFollow @LiveFreeLauraD on InstagramClick here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources.Featured MusicEpisode #51 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a guided meditation called Heart Beat Breath available on the Othership app

How can we learn to effectively navigate our thoughts, emotions, and the difficult circumstances that we encounter in life so we can take action that is in alignment with what we value and what we care about?&nbsp;Combining ancient mindfulness practices and philosophies, and the most modern psychological research, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a model for growth, wellness, and deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.&nbsp;My guest today Dr. Rosalind Watts is a clinical psychologist and the founder of ACER Integration, that goes beyond simply focusing on psychedelic integration, but provides an insightful model for understanding humanity. As the former clinical lead on the Psilocybin for Depression trial at Imperial College London, Dr. Watts led a clinical team that facilitated over a hundred psilocybin treatment sessions. Having recognized that safe and effective use of psychedelics requires substantial integration support, Rosalind co-founded the UK's first psychedelic integration group, and is now launching a global online integration community, ‘Accept, Connect, Embody, Restore’ (ACER) where members will follow a 12-month process together, in community.&nbsp;Her contributions to the field of psychedelic therapy are numerous and include the development of the Watts Connectedness Scale, which is a psychometric tool for measuring outcomes of psychedelic therapy.&nbsp;The end of this episode explores Dr. Watt’s ACER Model through the lens of leadership and dives into the importance of female leadership in the psychedelic space.&nbsp;-----I'm so thrilled and honored to be the headlining keynote speaker at&nbsp;Arise Music festival&nbsp;at the end of May in Boon Colorado! I'll be speaking about the intersection between psychedelics, creativity and visionary leadership.​Use code ARISE15 to get 15% off festival and camping passes. This code expires April 30th! Click here to get your tickets.&nbsp;------Key TakeawaysThe 6 stage model for ACT called a Hexiflex gives us a model to understand humanity.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provides a model for growth, wellness, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.&nbsp;The ACER Model developed by Dr. Rosalind Watts is a way to help people make sense of their deep psychedelic journey, and take the learning to integrate findings into their daily life.Resources Mentioned&nbsp;ACT Made SimpleFree Guide for Psychedelic IntegrationARISE music festival where I will be speaking (Use CODE: …Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources.Featured MusicEpisode #50 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "<a...

From the depths of opioid dependency, incarceration, and a near-death experience at the hands of an unsafe and unregulated ibogaine provider, Juliana Mulligan is a testament to how even during the most challenging, darkest of times, we can find a pinhole of light that leads to our purpose. Juliana shares her amazing yet harrowing journey through recovery, into healing, and how she found her calling to help others in their path to healing with plant medicine. She has become an expert in Ibogaine and harm reduction, trained under leaders in the space, and worked in clinics around the country assisting others in preparing for, working with, and integrating this immensely powerful compound found in the African shrub known as Tabernanthe iboga.&nbsp;Juliana lays out the essential information that you need to know if you are considering working with this powerful and potentially life-threatening medicine, such as three of the main red flags you should consider before working with anyone administering this medicine. She speaks to the unfortunate yet common tendency for people with the deepest wounds&nbsp;She speaks to the traditional use of Iboga by the practitioners of Bwiti in Gabon Africa, and the much-needed conservation work that is going on to fight the illegal poaching and western demand for Ibogaine.Follow Juliana Mulligan on InstagramResources Mentioned Access full list of resources here.The Center for Optimal LivingThe Root Ibogaine CollectiveWorking with Psychedelics to Treat Substance Use Issues - 8 part seriesGuide to Finding a Safe Ibogaine ClinicMusic to Move YouThis episode features a song called There's a Light by my dear medicine sister Claraty. Listen on Spotify. Purchase on Bandcamp.

Most of us want to see positive change take root in our lives, but as we all know, change is oftentimes easier said than done. Many people come to psychedelics because they want support establishing lasting change, whether it’s to heal a relationship, overcome an addiction, or implement healthier habits.&nbsp;&nbsp;Psychedelic neuroscience is showing us that these mind-altering substances can be a powerful force for change in our lives. Although the wisdom of our plant teachers can offer us clarity and illuminate the path before our feet, they cannot make us walk the path. They might inspire us to show up in a new way, but they can’t make us take action.How can we learn to leverage our psychedelic experiences to catalyze meaningful change? When it comes to changing habitual patterns, especially behavioral patterns, we’re oftentimes focusing our attention on trying to implement change in the wrong way.&nbsp;I've packed this episode full of research-backed neuroscience, wisdom teachings, and my personal experience over the last 5 years teaching plant medicine integration. You’ll learn a seldom-talked-about shortcut to implementing meaningful change through an 8-step method you can use during your plant medicine integration to more deeply align with and step into the life you truly want to be living.Resources:Free Guide for Psychedelic IntegrationAtomic Habits by James ClearThe Work by Byron Katie&nbsp;How to Change Your Mind by Michael PollenModel hallucinations - Psychedelics have a remarkable capacity to violate our ideas about ourselves. Is that why they make people better?Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds &amp; Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake Manesh Girn's YouTube ChannelEpisode #5 with Manesh GirnAccelerate change in your life and get your complimentary gift by downloading my 2 FREE PDF’s at lauradawn.co/48&nbsp;Rate, Review, &amp; Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laura Dawn and The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast.” &lt;-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- expand what they believe is possible. DM me on Instagram after you leave a review and I’d be happy to give you a shoutout on my stories!&nbsp;I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @livefreelauradMusic To Move You:&nbsp;Listen to Cellular...

This episode is a must for ANYONE holding space and facilitating the psychedelic journey for others.&nbsp;As leaders of this community, we need to learn how to not cause any kind of harm to those we are entrusted to heal, this is why training and being trauma informed is so crucial for anyone holding space.&nbsp;In this episode Laura Dawn drops in with somatic psychotherapist Laura Mae Northrup about the importance of understanding the power dynamic, consent, what we need to be aware of when it comes to sexual harm, and how not to cause it. Tragically, survivors of sexual trauma are more likely to be sexually abused by the practitioners they go to for healing.&nbsp;Tune in and you’ll get practical guidance you can apply immediately, powerful resources to become more trauma-informed, a more informed perspective about the importance of psychedelic preparation, and get to the heart of understanding trauma so that we can co-create a safer future for everyone.Key takeaways:Absolutely everyone involved in facilitating a container for another’s psychedelic journey should become trauma informed and take training.As a community we MUST have difficult conversations with each other, and hold each other accountable for upholding the safety of all.Power dynamics exist that we may not be aware of, and we have to be diligent in getting feedback from our peers if we are unclear about crossing a line.Which training is best for people just entering into psychedelic facilitation.&nbsp;How healing practitioners can unconsciously cross lines.Sexual Abuse in Patient/Clinician relationships.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Get a copy of Laura Mae’s book Radical Healership here and use the code livefree for 35% + free shipping before April 31st.45 Questions to Vet Your ShamanTransforming the Living Legacy of Trauma by Janina Fisher PhD Peter Levin - Sounds TrueStrozzi Institute - Embodied LeadershipGenerative Somatics - Stacy HanesSelf Love Workshop by Britta Love&nbsp;Betty Martin - Wheel of ConsentInside Eyes PodcastFeatured MusicEpisode #47 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called Water by the Emmitt Sisters.&nbsp;Listen to "Water" on SpotifyListen to "Water on Bandcamp

Whether you’re a medical or mental health clinician, psychotherapist, coach, or wellness practitioner, if you are interested in integrating psychedelics into your practice so you can serve the healing and evolution of your clients, this episode is for you.As a co-founder of Psychedelics Today, Kyle has been at the forefront of psychedelic education for over a decade. Alongside his personal and professional experience with psychedelics, Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork, transpersonal psychology, and mental health through his work with co-founder Joe and a massive team of expert faculty, Psychedelics Today is bringing clinicians into the art and science of psychedelic practice through their 12-month program called “Vital”.Vital is a 12-month professional certificate training in the elements of psychedelic therapy and integration where you will master the elements of psychedelic practice and join a community of professionals on their mission to provide safe, ethical, and effective treatment and integration.&nbsp;‍This certificate program is born out of their vast experience guiding, teaching, and leading the conversation on psychedelic therapy, as well as their mission to empower the future leaders of the psychedelic movement.Key Take-aways:Navigating psychedelics for clinicians and therapistEducating people around exceptional human experiences, how to hold space, and integrate them.What does the future of psychedelic healing look like?Creating the future of psychedelic education, handling imposter syndrome while at the cutting-edge and what it takes to develop a program that is on the same level or higher than a traditional masters programCompetition vs cooperation in this spaceOther programs require you to be a therapist or clinician, this program is more open to anyone interested in facilitating psychedelic experiences.Resources mentioned:VITAL Psychedelic Facilitation TrainingAccess all FREE Downloads, including a free 8-day microdosing course, plant medicine integration guides, music playlists for psychedelic journeys, and more HERE.

In 2015, Tom Eckart and his late wife Sheri Eckert had a vision – a vision that very few people thought was possible. They wanted to make access to psilocybin legal in the State of Oregon, which led them to create and lead the measure 109 initiative.&nbsp;Five years later on November 3, 2020, Ballot Measure 109 was passed with support from 1.233 million Oregonians, or 55.68% of the vote.&nbsp;In January 2023, “psilocybin service providers” will be legally allowed to serve psilocybin, as long as they have adequate training. We are less than one year away from the rollout and implementation of Measure 109 which of course opens up a lot of questions.&nbsp;What does psychedelic facilitations training look like? What is the core curriculum?&nbsp;Who’s offering this training?How much do these psychedelic facilitation trainings cost?How long will they be?&nbsp;Do you have to be a therapist or medical practitioner to get licensed?&nbsp;Are there apprenticeship models?&nbsp;In this episode featuring both Tom Eckart and Alissa Bazinet, a clinical psychologist who serves on the training subcommittee of the Oregon psilocybin advisory board, we dive into all of these questions about the specifics of Measure 109 and what it means for psychedelic practitioners.&nbsp;In the last part of the conversation, we get more personal as we explore the essence of visionary leadership and what it takes to not only dream the impossible, make it a reality. Core ThemesVisionary leadershipPsilocybin&nbsp;The origin story of measure 109What is Measure 109Misconceptions of 109Psychedelic facilitation training&nbsp;Core components of facilitation trainingResources Mentioned&nbsp;Access all FREE Downloads, including a free 8-day microdosing course, plant medicine integration guides, music playlists for psychedelic journeys, and more HERE. The Trip Treatment by Michael Pollan&nbsp;Oregon Psilocybin Services (all meeting notes from the Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board are posted here.)Tom's training program (Inner Trek)The Sheri Eckert FoundationAlissa Bazinet’s clinic/nonprofit called Sequoia CenterTrain as a Psychedelic Integration Coach: Being True to YouVITAL 12-month facilitation training VICE Article: In Oregon, Psychedelics Regulators Confront Conflicts of Interest: The need for financial—and personal—disclosures is another growing pain for the nascent psychedelics industry.Featured MusicEpisode #45 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song

Day Schildkret is an artist, ritualist, and award-winning author. He’s the author of Morning Altars, and just published a new book called: Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change.&nbsp;As we collectively move through these times of enormous transition, more people than ever are trying to make sense of these times. Rituals and ceremonies are profound tools and catalysts for meaning-making. The power of ritual helps us to make contact with the fullness of the present moment, inviting us to pause and remember how to turn towards and tend to the sacred. Rituals can help us punctuate the chapters of our lives with meaning and purpose and a greater depth of significance.&nbsp;In this episode, Day shares why rituals are so important, especially right now. He shares various ways of defining and understanding what ritual is and explains the difference between ritual, ceremony, and routine.&nbsp;Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources. Core ThemesThe significance of ritualsWhy rituals are so important as we move through times of changeExploring the various definitions of ritual&nbsp;The act of returning to and tending to the sacred&nbsp;Ceremony of LifeRites of passage&nbsp;Why rituals are important for reorienting our lives around meaning&nbsp;The difference between ritual, ceremony, and routineRituals and cultural appropriation&nbsp;The meaning of catastrophe&nbsp;Microdosing morning ritualsResources Mentioned&nbsp;Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Celebration, Loss, &amp; ChangeThe Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure (Foundations of Human Behavior) by Victor TurnerBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of PlantsFeatured MusicEpisode #44 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called "The Offering" by Aea Luz. Listen to Lineage on SpotifyListen to Lineage on Bandcamp

Have you ever considered that the relationship you have with your ancestors quite literally shapes all aspects of your life? Ancestral Healing Guide Torie Feldman makes a strong case for how our relationship to our ancestral lineage impacts your relationship to money, to your body, to your spouse and family and influences the way you live and lead.&nbsp;In this episode Torie shares her remarkable story that initiated her journey of ancestral healing and awakening, and we dive into what it means to connect with your ancestors, and how to cultivate a relationship with them. Torie shares her perspective on what we can do if we don’t feel a strong resonance with our own lineage and how to navigate honoring the ancestry of cultures of a different bloodline.&nbsp;We look at this conversation through the lens of leadership and explore why it’s imperative for the leaders of our time to heal their lineage.&nbsp;Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources. Resources MentionedBooksJambalaya: The Natural Woman's Book of Personal Charms and Practical RitualsBy Yeye Luisah Teish&nbsp;House of Hoodoo&nbsp;Other ResourcesReclaim Your Energy Meditation: https://www.sacredancestry.com/receive-free-meditationWise + Well 5-Day Challenge: https://www.sacredancestry.com/challengeUnveil the Witch Within 3-Day Ceremony: https://www.sacredancestry.com/free-ceremonyThe Honeyed Womb: https://www.sacredancestry.com/the-honeyed-womb-evergreen Use code “Laura20” to get 20% off!&nbsp;Featured MusicEpisode #43 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features two songs called "Lineage" and "Beads on a String" by Marya Stark. Listen to Lineage on SpotifyListen to Lineage on BandcampListen to Beads on a String on SpotifyListen to Beads on a String on Bandcamp

What we are witnessing unfold in the psychedelic movement is truly unprecedented. We are reaching a tipping point where psychedelic medicines are rapidly entering mainstream society.&nbsp; But is this really a good thing? And how do we make sense of the sacramental and sacred use of psychedelics within the cultural context of late-stage capitalism?&nbsp;In this episode, Laura Dawn drops in with best selling author of Stealing Fire and Recapture the Rapture, Jamie Wheal, who holds strong opinions about the dark underbelly of the psychedelic movement. Jamie shares the pitfalls we need to be aware of and how this psychedelic party isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Jamie shares his criticisms and cynicism with a twist of hope and invitation to tend to and feed the holy in our lives. This is how we build our lives around meaning 3.0.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Click here to access this episode's page complete with a full transcript, more about the author, and complete list of resources. Resources Mentioned&nbsp;Books&nbsp;Tim Woo’s book The Master Switch&nbsp;Feed the Holy quote from Martin Prechtel &nbsp;How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis&nbsp;by James McCrea Hope in the Dark by Rebecca SolnitOther resourcesNorth Star Pledge Psychedelic Leadership Mastermind for Women Vet your shaman Guide&nbsp;Guide to Integration&nbsp;Featured Music&nbsp;Episode #42 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called&nbsp;Chosen Ones by Mary Isis. Listen on SpotifyListen on Bandcamp

Hi Friends, Laura Dawn here. In this&nbsp;introduction to season two, I share some thoughts about the direction of this season, including some of the core themes that I’ll be exploring through conversations with some truly phenomenal human beings, and brilliant thought leaders, in the psychedelic space and beyond. In this bonus episode, I dive into a pretty transparent share about what I've been witnessing in the psychedelic movement and an invitation for all of us to step up our game and do better. What we are witnessing right now in the psychedelic space is truly unprecedented, and it's not necessarily all a "good" thing. There are a lot of different factors and forces at play that complicate things. We are all being forced to live our lives and operate within old paradigms and structures that were built for a different era. We are living in late-stage capitalism and these very powerful compounds are emerging in a western medicalized culture that doesn’t actually have a lot of recent historical context for sacramental use of hallucinogens.Meanwhile, everyone's got a super strong opinion about how this movement "should" go down. This season we'll be exploring a variety of very nuanced, tricky, and challenging topics that explores the complexity of this movement with a deeper inquiry as to how we can contribute to the movement in the best way possible, starting with the invitation to lean into these conversations by listening with an open heart and an open mind. With the launch of season two, we also launched an entirely new website: www.lauradawn.coThank you for continuing to tune in and support this show. If you'd like to be in touch please reach out to my team at [email protected] access all my free guides and downloads, visit www.lauradawn.co/downloadsAnd to sign up for my upcoming 7-Week Course with the Shift Network called Weaving Wisdom Traditions With the Science of Psychedelics for Resilience, Inspiration &amp; Open-Hearted Living visit: www.ExplorePsychedelicScience.comTo join my next Women's Mastermind visit: www.lauradawn.co/psychedelic-leadership-for-womenUntil next time, Laura Dawn

It’s when we learn to cultivate a relationship with our death and make peace with the fact that one day our lives will come to pass that we can learn to lean into living life more fully and more wholeheartedly.&nbsp;Founder of Entheowheel, Dream Mullick is a death coach. She leads people through what she calls the ceremony of living and dying, guiding you through the portal of death into rebirth, allowing your awareness of death to become a powerful catalyst for living life more joyfully right now.&nbsp;In this conversation, we explore the intersection of psychedelics, death, and eastern philosophy.&nbsp;We explore the paradox of what it means to be human and how to hold space for opening to feeling the full spectrum of what life has to offer us, from joy and inspiration to grief, pain, and suffering, while learning how to hold our center through it all.&nbsp;We talk about creativity and what it takes to anchor big visions, and the necessity of slowing down and finding stillness, opening the channel to receive guidance that comes from a higher place, so we can create from that space. Core Themes Explored in this Episode:DeathGriefJoyEastern PhilosophyCreativitySlowing DownParadoxResources Mentioned in this Episode:Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesJoin Me at Entheowheel&nbsp;this January! Visionary Scholarship For EntheowheelDream Mullick’s Website&nbsp;Episode #4 of the Psychedelic Leadership PodcastFree ResourcesFree 8-Day Microdosing Course4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondMusic to Move YouEpisode #41 features a song called Listen, Dream featuring Alan Watts and put together by Boreta and Superposition. Purchase this song on Bandcamp.

If you’re in the psychedelic space or tracking the psychedelic movement, then you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Rick Doblin, Ph.D., who is the founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, also known as MAPS.&nbsp;Rick is a visionary leader in his own right and has been leading the revolution in psychedelic medicine for more than 50 years.&nbsp;I wanted to invite Rick onto the show so I can listen to him share his life’s story and what led him to where he is now – and what a remarkable story it is.&nbsp;Rick doesn’t only share the past. The second half of the conversation looks at the future of psychedelic medicine, where Rick shares some thought-provoking insights, especially his vision of the movement in 20 years from now and what he thinks the next wave of psychedelic research will be. He also shares some really good advice for people who want to contribute to the psychedelic movement reminding us that psychedelic leadership can take many forms. &nbsp;I also offer an additional introduction to this special episode offering a lens through which to tune into this conversation; the lens of visionary and psychedelic leadership.&nbsp;Core Themes Explored In This EpisodeThe story of Rick Doblin’s lifeMDMALSDThe difference between MDMA and classic psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and DMTTrauma and PTSDThe Phase 3 Trials at MAPS, and what's to come nextThe future of psychedelic medicineAdvice for psychedelic leadersResources Mentioned in This Episode:Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesMAPS WebsiteWatch Rick Doblin's Ted Talk. MAPS MDMA Facilitator Training Program Free ResourcesFree 8-Day Microdosing Course4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondMusic to Move YouEpisode #40 of the Psychedelic Leadership Podcast features a song called Strongest Medicine by Kevin Paris &amp; Casey Kalmenson off of their Say Love album.

Langston Kahn is a Shamanic healer that supports people through what’s called the Deep Liberation Process, a body-based approach that allows us to radically transform the range of fear-based stories we each hold in ourselves: from traumatic experiences, internalized oppression, and habitual emotional patterns rooted in old beliefs that hold us back from healing, transforming, and freeing our authenticity and unique genius.&nbsp;Bridging the shamanic wisdom of ancient spirituality with the needs and demands of modern-day life, Kahn offers concrete skills to cultivate deep grounding, skillful boundaries, and a healthy energy body; methods for authentic shadow work and healing our triggers; and tools for effectively tending personal and collective well-being in community.Core themes explored in this episode: Community Defining deep liberationEstablishing healthy boundariesWorking with triggersEmbodiment Calling in your ancestors and helping SpiritsRituals for processing griefResources MentionedClick here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesRead Deep Liberation by Langston KahnFree 8-Day Microdosing Course4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondMusic to Move YouThis episode features a song called "Sitting in a Circle" by Avasa &amp; Matty Love, featuring Ryan Dilmore.

Dr. Dennis Mckenna calls psychedelics “tools for learning how to think.” In this episode, Laura Dawn speaks with Dennis Mckenna about how psychedelics can help us think more creatively. As Chase Jarvis says: “Our species and our planet face a new set of challenges that only creativity can solve.”&nbsp;We are living through a time of rapid change where creative thinking and creative problem solving are now being called the most important skillsets for the 21st century.&nbsp;Many of us weren’t taught creative thinking skills in school and need to find new ways to tap into our creative potential. As it turns out, psychedelics might be able to offer us the kind of help and support we need to adapt to these times of increasing uncertainty and unprecedented challenges.&nbsp;As Dennis explains in this episode: “psychedelics allow you to see connections that you usually don’t see. Then you have an opportunity to come up with not only funny ideas, but great ideas.”&nbsp;Dennis McKenna has a Master's in Botany and a PhD in Botanical Sciences and has been conducting research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years. Dennis believes that “the entire biospheric community of species is conscious, and seeks to advance the evolution of consciousness through collaboration and symbiosis.”&nbsp;One might argue that they are collaborating with us by teaching us how to expand the boundaries of what we believe is possible by teaching us how to think outside the box. Resources MentionedClick here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesJoin Laura Dawn at MeetDelic conference in Vegas this November 6-7th. She is presenting on the intersection between creative problem solving and psychedelics. Use code "dawnnaut" at checkout for 20% off your ticket. Access 4 Free Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey's &amp; Beyond.Access a free 8-day microdosing course. Books MentionedSimon Powell: The Psilocybin Solution: The Role of Sacred Mushrooms in the Quest for MeaningMusic To Move YouThis episode features a song called Heal This Land by Tina Malia. Purchase Heal This Land on BandcampList On Spotify Follow Tina Malia on IG

TRUST 2.0 When the Going Gets Tough. There is a grand restructuring unfolding on the planet right now. This is a time where we are being called to face our personal truth. When we choose to step into deeper alignment with this truth, whatever that may be, it often requires facing big changes as we let go of who we thought we were and step forward into who we are choosing to be. Facing these changes can require an enormous amount of letting go and often bring with them a lot of upheaval. As many of us find ourselves on the precipice peering into the great unknown, we need to learn how to trust the deeper levels of restructuring that are unfolding for us both individually and collectively. And that's what this episode is all about; learning to trust in the great unknown. I share my perspective on what it means to move from trust 1.0 to trust 2.0 and how this impacts the way we live and the way we lead. Follow Laura Dawn on Instagram.Join me at the Psychedelic Conference MeetDelic November 6-7th in Vegas! Get 20% off your ticket with coupon code "dawnnaut"Free Resources:Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resources4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseBrene Brown's BRAVING TRUST outline for Teams.Music to Move YouThis episode features a powerful mantra song called "I Release Control" by Alexa Sunshine Rose.

These are trying times. According to the Kogi prophecy, we are collectively moving through 13 years they call the great cleanse. The Kogi’s say that the great ending will fall into the beginning in 2026.&nbsp;In this episode renowned spiritual teacher and vision keeper, Grandmother Jyoti shares remarkable stories that help us understand the wisdom within these prophecies and the power of walking in prayer and points to the necessity of stepping into alignment with our authenticity as this is a time of reckoning with our personal truth.&nbsp;Jyoti was one of the founders of the Center for Sacred Studies - and was also the founding member and convener of the Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.&nbsp;Jyoti considers herself to be a vision keeper and a seed keeper, which she talks more about. And she shares that after the council of 13 grandmothers took on a life of its own, she received a new vision, a new seed that has led her to launching a project called the Fountain and its mission is to restore an economic model that is based on reciprocity and collaboration guided by Nature and the Sacred.&nbsp;Jyoti is founder of the Center for Sacred StudiesShe is the founder of The Fountain Its mission is to restore an economic model that is based on reciprocity and collaboration guided by Nature and the Sacred.Watch and listen to this powerful prayer by Jyoti called “Walk On” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J4qbnuuUYE&nbsp;Recommended books: Read How Do You Pray?: Inspiring Responses from Religious Leaders, Spiritual Guides, Healers, Activists and Other Lovers of HumanityPsychedelicLeadership Resources Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesPsychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Purpose &amp; Business Use code "DAWNNAUT" for a discount to MEET DELIC conference&nbsp;4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFeatured MusicEpisode #36 features a song called La Medicina by Elah &amp; AusierraListen to La Medicina here

James McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the creative genius behind the popular Instagram account @WordsAreVibrations&nbsp;And is author of &nbsp;Sh#t Your Ego Says and soon to be released: How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis; the first-ever book published featuring memes and poetry. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor.In this episode, we talk about the yin and yang of creativity, psychedelics, the necessity of humor and laughter, ritual, eastern philosophy, surrender, leadership, and letting go.&nbsp;Jame Mccrea's Website&nbsp;Pre-order How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential CrisisFollow James McCrea on Instagram&nbsp;&nbsp;PsychedelicLeadership Resources Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesUse code "DAWNNAUT" for a discount to MEET DELIC conference&nbsp;4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFeatured MusicEpisode #35 features a song called Portal333 by Lavva, FR33SOL, Earf.Listen to Portal333 here

What does it take to be a psychedelic integration coach? What core competencies do transformational coaches need to cultivate and what kind of training do people need to support people with the integration of their psychedelic experiences?&nbsp;Deanne Adamson is the founder and president of Being True To You, an online transformational coaching organization that has certified over 800 holistic addiction recovery and psychedelic integration coaches since 2010. Deanne's ‘Transformational Recovery’ model extends support across one's greater journey of healing and growth, helping people integrate psychedelic experiences to ensure lasting results.&nbsp;In this episode, Deanne shares her journey and how she found herself birthing her company Being True to You. She talks about the nature of addiction and how it’s really not what people think. We also talk about the importance of cultivating your own guiding principles, core values, moral compass, and core competencies for integration coaches, as well as what people should know before moving into this space, We also touched on her take on some of the more controversial topics, and we also touch on the bizarre reality of censorship. Being True To YouPsychedelicLeadership Resources Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesUse code "DAWNNAUT" for a discount to MEET DELIC conference&nbsp;Use code Dawn for Psilocybin Summit4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFeatured MusicEpisode #34 features a song called Dawn Bringer by Murray KyleListen to Dawn Bringer here

Hi Friends, My Instagram account @LiveFreeLauraD has been deleted and down for almost 2 weeks now, and I'd love your support in getting it back. I don't know why it's been taken down, but I do know censorship is on the rise. One of my last posts just happened to be about how they've now banned #microdosing hashtag. (Which I think is ridiculous.) Please follow these instructions to help me get my instagram account back:On your personal IG account go to settingsThen help report a problemThen something isn't workingThen write @livefreelaurad account got taken down and this is a mistake.&nbsp;I would so appreciate your help with this! Live Free, Laura D

Holding a vision for something that doesn’t yet exist and taking inspired action to transmute that inner vision into reality is true creative leadership.&nbsp;Joshua White had an idea to launch the first-ever &nbsp;Psychedelic Peer Support Phone Line in the US and dedicated himself to making that vision a reality.&nbsp;He is now the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Fireside Project, which operates the first-ever national peer support line specifically aimed at helping people navigate psychedelic experiences. Fireside has now been featured in major publications like the Rolling Stones Magazine, Forbes, and has prominent people like Michael Pollen tweeting about his support for the project.&nbsp;Joshua deeply believes in the power of peer support and in the role of support lines as key components of an equitable community mental health ecosystem.&nbsp;In this candid conversation, Joshua shares what it takes as a leader to launch an unprecedented project and the key importance of holding a “bigger than you” vision to get you through the tougher times. Fireside Project Download Fireside Project app Dial 62-Fireside for psychedelic peer support&nbsp;PsychedelicLeadership Resources Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesUse code "DAWNNAUT" for a discount to MEET DELIC conference&nbsp;4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFeatured MusicEpisode #33 features a song called Thank you for the people by Riverbear MedicineConnect with Riverbear Medicine here

In collaboration with the Ayahuasca Foundation, Dr. Simon Ruffell and his team are conducting epigenetic research on the effects of ayahuasca and the healing of mental health disorders and trauma. In this episode, Dr. Simon Ruffle shares the remarkable research findings that were recently published in Frontiers of Psychiatry. Ayahuasca may impact the genetic expression of our DNA, relieve suffering from depression, and may be able to decrease the emotional charge around trauma by helping us rewrite our narratives around what happened and perceive our traumas in a less negative way.&nbsp;Learn more about the scientific research happening in collaboration with the Ayahuasca Foundation.&nbsp;Ceremonial Ayahuasca in Amazonian Retreats—Mental Health and Epigenetic Outcomes From a Six-Month Naturalistic StudyPsychedelicLeadership Resources Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesUse code "DAWNNAUT" for a discount to MEET DELIC conference&nbsp;4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFeatured MusicEpisode #32 features a song called Q'antataita by Puentes.Connect with Puentes here

In this conversation, I drop in with the lead singer of Satsang Drew McManus to get to know the man behind the music.&nbsp;We talk about the role that psychedelics and plant medicines have played in Drew’s life. We talk about creativity, inspiration, and what it means to dedicate ourselves to our purpose with discipline and devotion yet levity, lightheartedness, and humor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Drew shares his upbringing in an abusive house and the journey of re-writing the narrative of trauma, and we talk about how plant medicines can help us reframe these deeply challenging experiences from the narrative that they are happening to us into a new narrative that they happen for us.&nbsp;Drew shares his perspective on this time of division, some challenging experiences he went through online, and how the answer through these times is kindness, compassion, and non-judgment. Satsang MovementClick here to access the full episode transcript Psychedelic Leadership Resources Click here to access the full episode transcript and list of resourcesUse code "DAWNNAUT" for a discount to MEET DELIC conference&nbsp;4 Music Playlists for Psychedelic Journey’s &amp; BeyondFree 8-Day Microdosing CourseFeatured MusicThis episode features a song called Remember Jah by Satsang With clips of, This place, Back around, From and I go, and Thrill of it all.Purchase Remember Jah on Bandcamp Connect with Satsang