Adventures Through The Mind

Adventures Through The Mind is an interview-based podcast hosted by Canadian author and public educator, James W. Jesso. Although the show topics range---from spirituality, mental health, and emotional maturity; to love, relationships and sexuality; to history, philosophy, and neuroscience---there are two underlying themes that intersect them all: psychedelics & the mind. James W. Jesso is the author of Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom and The True Light Of Darkness, both about his experiences exploring the potentials of psychedelics.

Psychedelics in Research & Practice | James W. Jesso ~ ATTMind 200

We are doing something special in celebreation of episode 200. Instead of an interview, I recorded a straight-talk lecture on psychedelics. Together, we are going to explore what psychedelics are; why they are so interesting to research; and the chemistry, pharmacology, phenomenology, history, and current research on Psilocybin, DMT, MDMA, Ketamine, and Ibogaine. 🌀 Website and Episode Show Notes   📚 BUY MY BOOKS: DECOMPOSING THE SHADOW: LESSONS FROM THE PSILOCYBIN MUSHROOM | THE TRUE LIGHT OF DARKNESS   FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify   👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, and Eliz C Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Twitter/X: https://x.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (00:47) Introduction (08:07) Lecture Begins (13:30) What is a psychedelic (27:53) What makes psychedelics so interesting to research (37:18) Splitters vs Lumpers (39:01) Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) (59:50) DMT (1:07:08) Ayahuasca (1:13:21) MDMA (1:39:51) Patreon Thanks (1:44:24) Ketamine (2:04:58) Ibogaine (Iboga) (2:36:27) Outro  

09-19
02:40:19

MICRO:09 - The Fungi Kingdom and the Life Cycle of Mushrooms, Alex Dorr

Mycologist Alex Dorr unpacks the hidden world of fungi—from their billion-year origins to their vital partnerships with plants. He explains how mushrooms cycle life and death, build soil, store carbon, and sustain entire ecosystems ... This is a clip from 'The Regenerative Power Of Mushrooms | Alex Dorr ~ Adventures Through The Mind Podcast 155 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Read the show notes   SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  Other options   Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

08-22
18:24

The Psychedelic Mindmeld: Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness | Wade Richardson

Wade Richardson, author of "The Psychedelic Mind Meld: Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness," explores the phenomenon of shared telepathic experiences during psychedelic journeys. This conversation delves into what psychedelic mind melds are, how they work, their healing potential, and the serious risks involved in this advanced practice. What You'll Learn About: 🧠 -- What psychedelic mind melds are and how they manifest (physical, psychic, and shared consciousness experiences)  🌌 -- Accessing super consciousness, collective unconscious, and archetypal realms together with another person  💔 -- Healing trauma through shared purging, energetic bodywork, and telepathic connection during psychedelic states  ⚠ -- Critical safety concerns: sexual energy management, psychosis risks, and the importance of absolute trust đŸ‘„ -- Practical considerations: who should attempt this work, proper preparation, and establishing clear boundaries  🌍 -- What these experiences reveal about the nature of reality, consciousness, and our interconnectedness as humans  Note: This episode discusses advanced psychedelic practices and is not intended as encouragement or instruction. Wade Richardson is a pseudonym used to protect the author's identity. 📚 BUY WADE'S BOOK: THE PSYCHEDELIC MINDMELD: TELEPATHICALLY EXPLORING SHARED CONSCIOUSNESS 🌀 Website and Episode Show Notes FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify   👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A And one more thanks to Brent J.  for their generous one-time PayPal donation. Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (06:08) Interview begins (08:32) Psychedelics are WORK (10:03) Psychedelic mindmeld, exploring the Star Trek reference (12:46) Telepathic sharing with psychedelics is more common than you might think (17:53) What happens in a psychedelic mindmeld (25:28) Psychedelics are not necessary for these mindmelds (32:44) Shared consciousness, journeying together to other realms (34:40) Shared "super consciousness" (34:52) Journeying into super consciousness (38:02) What is reality such that these shared consciousness experiences are possible (42:35) Steel-man arguing against the validity of these telepathic experiences (53:45) Nonduality and the interpenetrating channels of reality (57:37) Patreon Thanks (1:01:54) The value of telepathic contact through psychedelics (1:10:11) Universe giving birth to all of us (1:11:43) Psychedelics to help us bridge deep division (1:16:13) Trauma healing through telepathic connection in deep psychedelic states (1:23:13) The play of sexual energy in a psychedelic mindmeld (1:28:44) Considering the potential for sexual violation when sharing deep psychedelic states (1:42:48) Sharing the purge (1:48:32) Transpersonal encounters (1:57:08) Potential harms/risks of the psychedelic mindmeld (2:04:12) Words of advice to those interested in exploring the mindmeld (2:08:22) Follow up links and details (2:10:39) Closing

08-04
02:14:00

MICRO:08 - Accessing Psychedelic Experiences Through Authentic Relating Games; Accessing Shared Flow State, Sara Ness

Sara Ness discusses how "circling" and authentic relating games can induce psychedelic-like states without substances. She explains how these interpersonal meditation practices create altered consciousness, shared flow states, and neuroplasticity similar to psychedelics; and how slowing down to be truly present with others can transform perception and create profound group experiences. ... This is a clip from 'Authentic Relating and The Art of Conversation and Conflict | Sara Ness' ATTMind Podcast 164 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  Other options   Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

07-25
11:23

Hyperhumanism: Reclaiming Our Humanity in the Age of AI | Carl Hayden Smith ~ ATTMind 198

Carl Hayden Smith, founder of the Cyberdelic Nexus and Museum of Consciousness, discusses his concept of "hyperhumanism" as an alternative to the transhumanist agenda. The conversation covers how technology is reshaping human consciousness, the attention economy's impact on our minds, and practical approaches (including psychedelics) to becoming more human in an increasingly digital world. What You'll Learn About: 🌍 -- Where humanity stands with technology and what we're doing to other species 🧠 -- Why VR is "sensory deprivation" and how algorithms harvest consciousness through the "attention war" đŸ€– -- Hyperhumanism vs Transhumanism - becoming more human vs. becoming post-human đŸŒ± -- Practical hyperhumanist practices: peripheral vision, psychogeography, advanced journaling techniques, and psychedelic journeying 🔬 -- DMT Extended State research - Carl's experiences with entities and the ethics of accessing transcendent realms ⚖ -- Sacred vs recreational psychedelic use and why context is 80% of the medicine   LINKS 📚 Carl's Papers: https://dblp.org/pid/s/CarlHSmith.html đŸŽ€ Carl's Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3IfrpX8NGK7X2EdXj95KEWj_-TcrlKtZ 🌀 Website, Episode Show Notes, and More Links for Carl Video Episode  👈   FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN AND TIMESTAMPS BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify 👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, Eliz C  Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (04:50) Interview Begins (05:24) The Human Condition and Technology's Impact (10:10) Virtual Reality Sensory Deprivation and Creative Engagement (15:46) Cyberdelics and the Holotechnica Stack (20:55) ADHD Technology Training and Attention Patterns (22:18) The Attention War and Technology Addiction (27:23) Digital Content's Invasion of Natural Perception (30:35) Nietzsche Journaling and Maximizing Life (31:30) AI Sentience and Human Identity (35:56) Hyperhumanism Consciousness as Primary (42:08) Digital Resurrection and Authentic Grieving (49:00) AI Supporting Hyperhumanism Interspecies Communication (55:22) Patreon Thanks (57:33) Accessible Hyperhuman Practices (1:02:08) Advanced Journaling as Hyperhuman Technology (1:07:01) Psychedelics in Hyperhumanism vs Transhumanism (1:10:42) DMT Entities Benevolence and Respect (1:17:08) Sacred Context and Conscious Consumption (1:18:23) Practical Psychedelic Guidelines (1:23:56) Closing and Contact Information (1:25:30) Outro

06-27
01:28:12

MICRO:07 - Beyond Right and Wrong: What Psychedelics Reveal About the Nature of Goodness, Christopher Bache PhD

Renowned consciousness researcher Chris Bache PhD shares profound insights on what it means to be a good person from a psychedelic perspective. He describes mystical experiences of oneness where goodness flows naturally, discusses the challenge of integrating peak experiences into daily life, and explains why spiritual practice and community are essential for embodying the truths we've glimpsed. ... This is a clip from 'Global Collapse, Spirituality, and The Birth Of The Future Human | Chris Bache, Ph.D.', Adventures Through The Mind Podcast, episode 142 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes   Check Out Bache's First interview on ATTMind: Mapping Consciousness With High Dose LSD | Chris Bache, Ph.D. ~ ATTMind 83 Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes   SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  Other options   Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

06-13
14:19

Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance | Jim Fadiman and Jordan Gruber ~ ATTMind 197

Psychedelic researchers James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber discuss microdosing protocols, benefits, current research, and safety considerations. Throughout the interview, you will learn the practical basics of psychedelic microdosing—substances, dosage, frequency and duration, when in the larger arc of our lives, and who would best benefit from microdosing; You will also learn about the benefits of microdosing that Gruber and Faidman discovered in their research, which they describe as A-Z, anorexia to zoster and everything in between—with a particular focus later on in the interview on microdosing for various neurological and mental health conditions like ADHD, TBI, dementia, and depression—as well as for the betterment of well people You’ll also learn some of the issues facing microdosing as a both a practice and a premise— issues like placebo, research design, and the potential dangers of microdosing. Enjoy! 🌀 Website and Episode Show Notes 📚 Buy their Book, Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance Video Episode  👈 FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN AND TIMESTAMPS BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify   👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, Eliz C  And a special thanks to Alex B and Erran S for their generous one-time donations. Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (03:28) A quick request (05:29) Interview begins (07:13) What microdosing is, and what it is not (08:33) the dose range for microdosing (09:42) Bettering the terminology "Sub-threshold" rather than "sub-perceptual" (15:00) The substances you can microdose (and those that don't qualify and why) (18:00) Fadiman and Gruber got their data from "real world evidence" (20:57) The different microdosing protocols (28:30) Why people tend to stop microdosing after a while (30:54) Once isn't enough with microdosing, and here's why (32:28) How consistent we need to be to see benefits (37:53) How to time higher doses around microdoses, and vice versa (40:26) What should "do" and "avoid" to help increase microdosing efficacy (43:14) The value of parts work while microdosing (45:54) The 4 things microdosing seems to do that contributes to its wide benefit profile (49:11) How it is that microdosing seems to be helpful for nearly everything (52:29) Is microdosing just placebo? (1:01:45) The benefits of microdosing for already well people (1:11:12) Patreon thanks and invitation (1:14:24) Potential interactions between microdosing and the microbiome and the gut-brain axis (1:20:48) The differences between LSD and Psilocybin microdosing (1:26:02) Theory vs the real world (1:32:24) How theories can compromise our ability to understand what is really happening (1:37:12) San Pedro, ibogaine, and caapi microdosing (1:45:41) Microdosing for ADHD (a new nighttime protocol) (1:51:07) Microdosing for mTBI (concussion) (1:57:41) Microdosing for dementia and palliative care (2:03:52) Microdosing for fun (social microdosing) (2:06:49) Microdosing makes the bad thing less bad, and the good things better (2:08:43) Peri-threshold doses? (2:12:09) The dangers/concerns for microdosing—heart valve damage, bipolar, tinnitus, anxiety, drug interaction, and tracers (2:18:22) Follow-up links and socials (2:20:36) Closing

05-30
02:23:25

MICRO:06 - MDMA's Gift to Intimate Partners and Couple's Communication, with Charles Wininger

Author and couple's therapist, Charles Wininger discusses how MDMA can serve as "emotional superglue" for relationships by enhancing empathy, creating safety, and improving communication. He explains how the medicine helps couples move from defensive patterns to vulnerability, allowing them to address underlying fears and reconnect. Check our Wininger's book on MDMA for couples, Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA  ... This is a clip from 'MDMA for Couples | The Love Doctor, Charley Wininger ~ ATTMind Podcast 138' FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes   SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  Other options   Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order   Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

05-09
16:04

Psychedelics for Chronic Pain | Dr. Alex Bekker - ATTMind 196

đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 💌 Stay In Contact Through Signing Up For James' Newsletter Video Episode  👈 We deep dive into psychedelics as treatment for chronic pain with Dr. Alex Bekker, Professor and Chairman of Anaesthesiology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. We explore what chronic pain is, how it differs from acute pain, and its connection to maladaptive neuroplasticity. Dr. Bekker unpacks why current treatments often fail and how psychedelics—the classical psychedelics as well as ketamine—may effectively treat otherwise treatment-resistant conditions, as well as some practical advice for chronic pain sufferers. Enjoy! 🌀 Website and Episode Show Notes FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify   👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Alex F, & Eliz C Special thanks also go to Julie D. for the generous one-time donation Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (4:22) Interview begins (5:00) The difference between acute pain (nociceptive) and chronic pain (8:24) Chronic pain as neuropathic sensitization (peripheral and central sensitization) (11:25) Chronic pain involved disrupted nociceptive neural-inhibitory pathways (12:36) Chronic pain and neural-inflammatory signals (14:44) Chronic pain as maladaptive neuroplasticity (16:56) DMN and chronic pain (maladaptive neuroplasticity) (19:57) Chronic pain is multifactorial (pain is biopsychosocial, not just biological) (23:02) Treatments of chronic pain (and why they don't work) (34:45) Biological treatments are not enough (37:45) Social factors that reinforce chronic pain (40:09) Patreon Thanks (43:12) The mechanisms by which psychedelics may help with chronic pain (54:29) The role of psychotherapy in psychedelic for chronic pain (57:44) Psychedelics help us re-learn (and reopen critical learning periods) (1:06:31) Ketamine for the treatment of chronic pain (1:14:33) Psychedelic helping to correct our "addition" to pain through increasing our sense of connection (1:20:51) CLIP potential for psychedelic in chronic pain (1:23:44) Psychedelics for fibromyalgia (1:26:05) Psychedelic for cancer-related chronic pain (1:27:27) Psychedelics for Cluster headaches (1:27:32) CARD clusters (1:30:23) Psychedelic for phantom limb pain (1:31:16) What make James excited and hopeful with psychedelic medicine (1:34:00) Advice to those suffering for chronic pain (psychedelics and otherwise) (1:37:58) Follow-up info and socials for Dr. Bekker (1:39:39) Closing

04-25
01:43:04

MICRO:05 - MDMA: Losing The Magic (and getting it back) | Matthew Baggott

Matthew Baggott discusses the phenomenon of "losing the magic" with MDMA use, where frequent users experience diminishing therapeutic effects over time, likely due to decreased serotonin transporters in the brain; as well as N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) supplementation as a potential avenue for getting the magic back.  ... This is a clip from 'Entactogens, MDMA, and Bringing New Love Drugs To Market | Matthew Baggott ~ ATTMind Podcast 177' FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes   SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon   Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order   Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

04-11
21:32

Suggestibility and Ayahuasca: Managing Influence | JerĂłnimo Mazarrasa ~ ATTMind 195

đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 💌 Stay In Contact Through Signing Up For James' Newsletter Video Episode  👈 JerĂłnimo Mazarrasa is Program Director at The International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service (also known as ICEERS), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming society’s relationship with Traditional Indigenous Medicines. He is also founder of ICEERS Academy, and creator AyaSafety, an online course for people interested in increasing the safety of ayahuasca ceremonies. Our interview with JerĂłnimo is going to explore the vulnerability of increased suggestibility while the influence of ayahuasca (and other psychedelics), and the various harms that can can incur when one's facilitator that suggestibility is not handled with skilful care. Throughout the interview we cover a range of different ways that facilitators can accidentally harm their clients through suggestibility; the relationship between openness and vulnerability; how "caring" and "lack of care" can exist simultaneously; how the isolation and clandestine nature the modern psychedelic underground makes cultural learning difficult; how a facilitator can learn what is harmful, with respect to suggestibility; and how participants can protect themselves from a lack of facilitator care—all with many anecdotes and examples sewn throughout the course of the conversation. Enjoy! 🌀 Website and Episode Show Notes FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„°Â Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify   👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter SubStack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Integration Coaching: https://www.jameswjesso.com/jesso-private-skype-sessions/ ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (01:04) Introduction (04:24) AyaSafety (code AYATTM for 15% off) (06:35) Interview begins (07:58) The AyaSafety Course, explained (18:07) Suggestibility and why is it a concern with Ayahuasca (and all psychedelics) (24:21) The relationship between openness and vulnerability, ideology (28:50) The different ways facilitators can accidentally harm their clients through suggestibility (30:57) The importance of knowing your limits and referring out (33:04) The harms of introducing spiritual/religious beliefs to clients under the effects of psychedelics (36:19) Sharing "visions" with clients can be a violation; tarot as an example of offering intuitions skilfully (42:05) Claiming external authority, ayahuasca told me that (47:55) Having a shamanic awakening doesn't mean you should become a shaman (52:20) Patreon Thanks (54:10) "Trauma" language can impose detrimental constraints on ayahuasca healing (57:38) The harms/benefits of a facilitator's unskilful/skilful use of language, and vice versa (1:00:38) Self-knowledge is essential for facilitators; isolation hinders self-knowledge (1:06:19) These risks are due to uniquely stark power imbalances (1:08:26) "Caring" and "lack of care" can exist simultaneously (1:16:37) How a facilitator learns what is harmful, with respect to suggestibility (1:22:42) How participants can protect themselves from a lack of facilitator care (1:33:24) AyaSafety course, details—who it is for, and who it is NOT for (1:40:35) Outro

03-20
01:43:26

MICRO:04 - Dangers Of Excessive 5-MeO-DMT and How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones From Harm, Chad Charles

Facilitator Chad Charles discusses the dangers of excessive 5-MeO-DMT use in participants and facilitators, as well as how to notice when people need help. ... This is a clip from 'Building Best Practices In The Underground Subculture Of 5-MeO-DMT | Chad Charles', Adventures Through The Mind Podcast, episode 113 FULL INTERVIEW Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch in Video Read the show notes What happened to Tobias Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Watch on YouTube Show notes SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@jameswjesso Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

03-07
16:16

Microdosing Psilocybin; Effects on Stress Resiliency and Compulsive Behaviours | Dr. Mikael Palner ~ ATTMind 194

đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon 💌 Stay In Contact Through Signing Up For James' Newsletter Video Episode  👈 Dr. Mikael Palner is an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark, studying the biological correlates of maladaptive neuropsychiatric diseases—such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome. He joins us to discuss his research on the positive effects of psilocybin microdosing on stress resiliency, compulsions, and neuroplasticity; as well as what microdosing IS NOT good for, and some important cautions to consider with respect to potential harms of microdosing. We also discuss why studies in rats show clear biological effects of microdosing on behaviour, but human studies seem to suggest placebo; a neural level definition of psychedelic microdosing; why microdosing research is being polluted by a lack of specificity; the value of the “psychedelic” effect of psychedelics in their use as a medicine; and why what rats need higher doses of psychedelics than human by weight. Enjoy! 🌀 Website and Episode Show Notes FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST đŸ„° Support ATTMind and join the community on Patreon  🎧 Sub and Review on Apple Podcasts  🎧 Sub and Review on Spotify   👁 Watch and Subscribe on Youtube *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A Other options Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order Connect with Me Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jameswjesso.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attmindpodcast/ Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (05:02) Interview begins (05:08) Psychedelic microdosing (vs low doses) (06:44) The scientific study of psychedelic microdosing (08:43) A neural level definition of psychedelic microdosing (10:36) An explanation of receptor site binder occupancy and how it relates to microdosing vs macrodosing (16:27) Why the whole mushroom is more potent than equivalent psilocybin in extracted form (17:22) Rats need more drugs by weight than humans to get high (19:40) The models Palner used to study low dose psilocybin's effect on stress (26:27) The results of their study on low dose psilocybin, anhedonia (28:53) The stress-buffering effects were on the day after the psilocybin (32:01) psilocybin microdosing increases stress resilience, lowering compulsion pressure (34:37) Explaining conflict between approach and avoidance motivations (compulsion), and how psilocybin may help (39:26) 5-HT7 receptor, the paraventricular thalamic nucleus, and compulsive behaviour (42:10) Microdosing psilocybin, placebo or no? (44:22) Debating the value of removing the psychedelic effect from psychedelic drugs (50:39) Why human research suggestion microdosing benefits are placebo, while animal studies show biological cause and effect (55:50) Patreon thanks and info (58:28) Psilocybin Microdosing, what the science says it is and isn't likely to help with (1:00:53) psilocybin microdosing DO NOT make you more productive or creative, science says (1:03:42) What science suggestion psilocybin microdosing is likely to help us with (1:04:45) The neuroplasticity from psilocybin microdoses may harm an otherwise healthy person (1:08:52) microdosing research is being polluted by a lack of specificity (1:15:05) The 2024 FDA denial of MDMA was a good thing for psychedelic science (1:16:09) What research is next for Palner (1:17:49) How to stay connected with Palner's work (1:18:51) Closing (1:19:50) Integration coaching

02-14
01:21:00

MICRO:03 - Assessing and responding to psilocybin-induced psychosis, with Justin Townsend MycoMeditations

Justin Townsend of MycoMeditations retreat center in Jamaica discusses psilocybin-induced psychotic states and how to respond to them. In particular, how to differentiate between what he calls a "normal psychotomimetic response" and a psychotic episode; and how knowing the difference is important in supporting people undergoing these experiences, safely. ...   This is a clip from 'The Business and Practice of Psilocybin Therapy in Jamaica | Justin Townsend' ~ ATTMind Podcast 170 Watch in Video here: https://youtu.be/ILzqSf2YcKg Full Episode and show notes here: https://bit.ly/ATTMind170      SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

01-17
20:44

The Conscious Intelligence Of Fungi | Nicholas P. Money ~ ATTMind 193

Become a Patreon to Receive Exclusive Content Stay In Contact Through Signing Up For James' Newsletter   EPISODE DETAILS Nicholas P. Money is Professor of Biology and Western Program Director at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is an international expert on fungal biology and author of popular science books that celebrate the microbial world including his most recent, Molds, Mushrooms, and Medicines: Our Lifelong Relationship with Fungi (2024) He joins us on the podcast to deep dive into the biology, ecology, and intelligence of fungi. We discuss the body and life cycle of mushrooming fungi; the shape and behaviour of mycelium; how fungi are more similar to humans than they are to plants; and even a critical take on the efficacy of so-called "functional mushrooms". We also explore the thesis he put forth in his 2021 paper, Hyphal and mycelial consciousness: the concept of the fungal mind. With that, we discuss fungi consciousness; the conscious intelligence of mycelium; how all organisms have consciousness; why science and society needs to NOT recognize the consciousness of non-human life; and whether our psilocybin experiences encounters with a fungal mind. We even get into debating the value of the human species on the other side of climate change. Enjoy! Full Show Notes, Links, and a Video Version of This Episode Can Be Found at Jameswjesso.com FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C Another special thanks to Dane and TimeTG for their generous one-time donation. ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (03:13) Interview Begins (04:03) If you want to make your way through crisis, align yourself with the mushrooms (07:25) Debating the value of the human species (10:34) The value of humanity (12:09) Being able to experience happiness, even in the midst of ecological collapse (14:36) Humans as beauty sense organs for the earth (16:12) Is there such a thing as objective "good"? (19:20) The body and life cycle of mushrooming fungi (22:14) The many other forms of fungi (26:10) The shape of mycelium (29:56) The different between fungal hyphae and plant roots (34:34) One main difference between fungi and plants (36:26) How fungi are more similar to humans than they are to plants (40:37) Why fungal infections are so hard to treat without harming ourselves (41:38) A critical take on functional mushrooms (45:16) Defining "conscious" and "consciousness"; all organisms have consciousness (55:29) Patreon Thanks (58:30) Science and Society needs to NOT recognize the consciousness of non-human life (01:06:09) Fungal hyphae are conscious; here's how (01:10:20) Can an organism be conscious and lack the capacity of intent? (01:18:39) "Is a mycelium more than a sum of its parts? Can it be regarded as an integrated conscious entity?" (01:21:12) Our visual identification informs our empathy? Finding Religions through science (01:26:46) Our psilocybin experiences encounters with the mind of the fungi? (01:34:28) A short story about what Prof Money hasn't experienced psilocybin (01:36:57) Maybe psilocybin is evolutionarily meant for us in some way (01:45:06) Follow up links and info on Prof Money's new book (01:46:50) Outro   ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telgram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

12-13
01:48:32

MICRO:02 - Kratom Side Effects, Does Kratom Damage Your Liver? with Dr. Oliver Grundmann

Dr. Oliver Grundmann talks about kratom's adverse effects, including addiction risks, constipation, nausea, and potential liver toxicity. He emphasizes that liver concerns are rare, dose-dependent, and often complicated by other factors like alcohol use, while stressing the need for better product regulation. ...   This is a clip from 'All About Kratom | Dr. Oliver Grundmann'-  ATTMind Podcast Episode 121 Watch in Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BdhEwSZ5lw Full Episode and show notes here: https://bit.ly/ATTMind121      SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

11-22
16:23

Tripping into Post-Scarcity: AI, Psychedelics, and the Future of Filmmaking | Jeffery Lando

Full Show Notes And A Video Version Of This Episode Can Be Found At Jameswjesso.com Become a Patreon to Receive Exclusive Content Stay In Contact Through Signing Up For James' Newsletter This episode features an interview with Jeffery Lando, an experienced filmmaker who recently directed the psychedelic-themed movie "Lissa's Trip". Our discussion explores the intersection of psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and filmmaking. We discuss into how Lando used AI and other emerging technologies to create the visual effects for his film, producing some of the best LSD-like psychedelic visuals and audio that I have personally seen in a movie. We also discuss the potential impacts of AI on the film industry and creative processes more broadly. We explore ideas around personal growth, societal change, and envisioning post-scarcity futures as Lando shares his perspectives on the transformative potential of psychedelics, drawing from his own experiences and how they influenced the themes in his movie. Additionally, the conversation touches on some, let’s say, provocative topics related to economics, labour, and visions for reorganizing society. And, although I can't endorse any particular views, I believe you'll find it to be a thought-provoking dialogue about technology, consciousness, and human potential. Enjoy! FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW ... SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso ▷ Sponsor: HARMONIC ARTS PLANT MEDICINE Use the promo code JESSO for 15% off your First order *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A Another special thanks to Shamir for their generous one-time donation. ... Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening (02:40) Interview begins (04:03) Lissa’s Trip as an experiment of post-singularity/non-hierarchical film making (11:54) Producing psychedelic visuals by getting AI to hallucinate on an image (19:03) The difference between Google’s old Deep Dream and modern Ai art generation (25:57) A diverse ecosystem of AI models, will be our saving grace. (39:25) Debating the reality of money and its ties to the value of goods and labour (50:47) The difference between “art” and “content” is how it moves the person witnessing it, produced through AI or not. (59:36) Unrestrained info access vs. regulated content: freedom or control? (1:07:59) Patreon Thanks (1:09:45) Adding new tech on top of old systems rather than integrating new technology to creates better systems; mirrors the psychedelic mainstreaming (1:18:09) Facing the shadow is key; we need “poor people” to force us back to the factory. (1:21:01) Psychedelic disrupt our established models of reality, allowing us to face our shadow and create better models for realty (1:28:45) Lissa’s Trip was meant to disrupt filmmaking culture; AI’s only threat is to the status quo (1:34:16) AI’s only threat is to the status quo (1:35:25) What it means to live in a post-singularity world (more like burning man than the factory floor) (1:37:17) Lissa’s Trip is meant to take people on a trip; and a love letter to LSD (1:43:17) Watch Lissa’s Trip for free now, plus follow-up social links for Jeffry Lando (1:45:14) Outro

10-18
01:47:19

Adventures Through The Mind Podcast | James W. Jesso

Adventures Through The Mind is an interview-based podcast focusing on psychedelics. It is hosted by Canadian author and public educator, James W. Jesso. Thanks for listening. Enjoy.   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso Various Podcast Subscribe Options and Social Media Handles: https://linktr.ee/jameswjesso

09-28
03:28

MICRO:01 - The Greatest Risk Of Psychedelic Work Is Ego Inflation, Chris Bache PhD

Chris Bache, the author of LSD and The Mind Of The Universe, talks about the value of psychedelic integration and how ego inflation is one of the greatest risks of psychedelic work. ...   This is a clip from Global Collapse, Spirituality, and The Birth Of The Future Human | Chris Bache, Ph.D. -  ATTMind Podcast Episode 142 Watch in Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upd2JpIq_F8 Full Episode and show notes here: https://bit.ly/ATTMind142      SUPPORT THE PODCAST  Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso

09-20
08:15

Empowering Our Joy For Life Through Honoring Our Pain for the World | John Seed ~ ATTMind 191

In this episode of the podcast, we interview deep ecology teacher and rainforest activist John Seed. Together, we discuss the importance of altering our sense of self such that it includes the natural world, the role psychedelics can play in that process, and how, even if the world as we know it burns and collapses, life itself will thrive through it all as it always has. We also talk about the philosophy of deep ecology and healing ourselves from the illusion of anthropocentrism; falling into the apathy of the modern world; “honouring our pain for the world” and how, when expressed, despair becomes empowerment. As well as the dance between present ecological crisis and the thriving of life for billions of years; the Disney-fication of nature vs the brutality of life being itself; and where psychedelics fit into deep ecology and environmental activism. Far from being a downer episode, as one might expect with topics such as these, I found my conversation with John refreshing, empowering, and genuinely inspiring. To me, this is one of the small handful of interviews I have done that impacted me in a significantly positive way. I hope you experience something similar. Enjoy. ... For links to Seed's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind191 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a member of my Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Toss me a tip on PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Toss my a Tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jameswjesso Buy some merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter Telegram Channel:  https://t.me/jameswjesso *** Huge thanks to my patrons on Patreon! In particular, my $23+ patrons; Andreas D, Ian C, Alex F, Eliz C, Joe A;   Episode Breakdown (00:00) Opening and Guest Bio (04:47) Interview Begins (06:20) The value and importance of activism; turning citizens into consumers (09:23) The dance between present crisis and the thriving of life for billions of years (14:25) Deep ecology and healing the illusion of anthropocentrism (27:13) Patreon Thanks (29:05) Grief and “honouring our pain for the world”; when expressed, despair becomes empowerment (36:08) Seeing the world with new eyes (39:38) Falling into the apathy of the modern world (44:56) The importance of community in facing our grief (47:43) A story of psychedelic cannabis and being healed by the forest (52:42) The Disney-fication of nature vs the brutality of life being itself (57:27) Exchanging stories of meaningful psychedelic visions (01:05:09) How psychedelics put John on his journey into environmentalism (01:08:27) Where psychedelics fit into deep ecology and environmental activism (01:11:31) What looks like chaos and destruction might be a greater intelligence at work (01:19:16) If we can cause less death and destruction, we should try (01:22:17) The drinking of psychedelic acacias in Australia; how acacia courtii saved John’s life (01:29:22) The challenge of facing one’s aging as one’s desire to give more to the world grows (01:33:23) Follow-up links and contact information (01:34:24) Outro

09-06
01:36:26

Chris Iapetus

This is a great episode.

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Joaquin Sosa

great episode! glad to see some scientific talk on kratom

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Jonathan Roseland

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11-18 Reply

Paul C

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Raphael Wood

Needing to pee mid episode, the realities of life peeking in 😂

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