The Ronan Levy Podcast

On this episode of Field Tripping, Ronan is joined by Dr. Carl Hart - neuroscientist, researcher, and best-selling author of "Drug Use for Grown Ups." The two discuss opioid death examinations, psychedelic media coverage and how the definition of a psychedelic is changing. Plus, we chat about drug policy & reform in America – and how Dr. Hart is sickened that drug test kits aren't more accessible.

Joining Ronan this week on Field Tripping is Lauren Taus - a psychedelic therapist trained to work with both psychoactive compounds and plant medicines. The two discuss Burning Man and what the annual event represents, how to fertilize pain to create joy, and Lauren’s path to self love and enlightenment, leading her to work with psychedelics directly. Lauren leads ‘Inbodied Life,’ a group therapy practice, and also offers immersive educational programs for clinicians to learn about psychedelic-assisted therapy and integration in contexts that hold personal healing as essential tools to effective facilitation.

What the heck is quantum mechanics? Ronan is joined by two guests on this episode of Field Tripping — Thomas Lewton, independent science journalist, and Dr. Randy Scharlach, US Medical Director of Field Trip Health & Wellness (and guest from our popular episode “The Taste of a Mango.”) The three discuss the nature of reality, the contemplation of what consciousness is, and where psychedelics fit into this equation.

To celebrate the creation of Field Trip At Home, Nue Life co-founder Juan Pablo Cappello joins Ronan to discuss his upbringing in an indigenous culture, relationship with psychedelic medicine, how he hopes to integrate life teachings into his businesses and why his mom has been a major influence on his path. In addition to founding Nue Life, Juan Pablo was recently named one of the “Most Influential Hispanics” by Poder magazine in the areas of science and technology and was selected as a “Top 50 Entrepreneur” by Business Leader magazine. He is a highly praised entrepreneur who is deeply involved in supporting venture capital in Latin America, and you are sure to be enamored and inspired by his story.

After a trip to Davos, Ronan sits with the organizers of the "Psychedelic Medicine House of Davos," the first ever psychedelic-focused satellite event in conjunction with the World Economic Forum. Event organizers Marik Hazan, Maria Velkova and Maya Albert join Ronan to discuss what it takes to host an international event openly centered around psychedelics – which are still illegal in many countries around the world. The House aimed to shift perspectives, build credibility, and normalize psychedelics as medicines within the epicenter of the international business community. And by most accounts, it was the talk of the town.The team you will meet on this episode is driven, inspiring, and truly helping the world in our "great awakening."Watch all the talks from the Psychedelic Medicine House of Davos here: https://www.altrd.tv/shows/psyched-davos-sessions

Welcome to our second installment of Field Trip Live. This episode features the opening segment to our panel discussion, where we hosted a breathwork exercise facilitated by Chris Keener, followed by a mesmerizing crystal sound bath by Jeralyn Glass of Crystal Cadence.This episode is very different from other episodes of Field Tripping. It’s immersive, dynamic, and has no discussion, but rather it features guiding narrative from the facilitators and closes with brief commentary from the audience. So before you listen, take a few minutes to enhance your set and setting. Then get ready to tap in. This episode is best received in a comfortable position, with your eyes closed and no distractions around you. This session is meant to evoke wellness and harmony in the body and mind. And if it's your first experience with breathwork and a crystal sound bath  – then you're in for a real treat.Many thanks to our gifted facilitators for their time and energy. Hope you enjoy this breathwork and sound bath, and consider incorporating it as a new tool in your mental health and wellness toolbox. About the contributors: Chris is the founder and principal of Goldenair Breathwork, guiding groups of all stripes, from changemakers to prisoners through transformational journeys using only the power of their own breath. To learn more about Chris Keener, visit goldenairbreathwork.com or follow his socials @thechriskeenerJeralyn is a leader and pioneer in the field of Sound Healing using Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls. She is an internationally known Meditation Leader, Sound Healing Practitioner, and Crystal Singing Bowl Master Alchemist, and the founder of Crystal Cadence at crystalcadence.com. Jeralyn also created 3 exclusive sound baths for our app ‘Trip’ that were custom made for consciousness-expanding experiences. Download the app here: Tripapp.co

Welcome to our first live episode! Field Trip Live took place at one of our recent events in our Los Angeles clinic, located in Santa Monica. Ronan moderates a discussion featuring panelists Alli Schaper of SuperMush, Dr. Mike Dow, and Dr. Bryan Abasolo from Bachelor Nation. The evening was centered around how to elevate wellness through the pillars of intention, insight, and integration. Then, the audience joins in and shares how they tend to use psychedelics as a tool for wellness. The conversation was super inspiring – and we're pleased to share it with you. 

In this episode of Field Tripping, we are introducing “The High Guide,” a new podcast by our friend April Pride. The show focuses on 3 ‘sister trippers’ who work with psilocybin and psychedelic integration therapists. Ronan chats with April about the show, followed by the playing of their first episode.

On this episode of Field Tripping, Entrepreneur Jere Simpson joins Ronan to discuss his experience with psychedelic therapy at Field Trip, how mental health is perceived by the highest orders of the US security infrastructure, and “outing himself” about psychedelics with deep ties to the Pentagon. 

Chris Van Loan II - Content Director and host of “Podcast People” - joins Ronan after scoring our podcast 11/10! In this episode they discuss capitalism and psychedelics, what makes a great podcast, how psychedelics can heal, and the idea of “conspiratuality.”

On this episode of Field Tripping, psychotherapist and relationships expert Charley Wininger (aka “The Love Doctor”) joins Ronan to discuss the power of MDMA to strengthen bonds and transform relationships. They also dive into the war on drugs, self discovery through aging, using psychedelics with a loved one, and his new book “Listening to Ecstasy.”

Dr. Randy Scharlach joins Ronan to chat about how we can heal on a societal, cultural and political level from one of the longest, deadliest and most expensive wars ever: the war on drugs. Our conversation today is about understanding the war on drugs, when it really started, and the effects of how it’s playing out today.  Dr. Randy is Field Trip Health's Medical Director, and is a graduate of UCLA Medical School and the Yale University Department of Therapeutic Radiology, where he gained expertise in the most advanced radiotherapeutic technologies available. Randy is also a psychedelic therapist and his approach to healing draws from both Eastern and Western Traditions.

Aron Solomon - lawyer, Chief Legal Analyst for Esquire Digital, and the Editor of Today’s Esquire - joins Ronan to discuss the current state of the world. The two break down the freedom convoy (and what freedom means,) the state of humanity today, and the age of information. Aron has taught entrepreneurship at McGill University and the University of Pennsylvania, was elected to Fastcase 50, and has work featured in CBS News, CNBC, USA Today, ESPN, TechCrunch, and plenty more. 

Entrepreneur, public speaker and microdosing coach Paul Austin joins Ronan on the show this week to chat about the mistakes that the psychedelic community made in the past, the evolution of Paul’s life, microdosing, and magic. Paul is an ally within the emerging psychedelic industry, having founded two companies in the space: Thirdwave and Synthesis. He is a household name and has helped so many people realize the power of these medicines. There’s a good chance you may just become about 10 percent smarter after listening to this transformative episode. Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us! Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealthTwitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthGuest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulaustin3w/Download our app: tripapp.co

Julian Uzielli, award-winning journalist and radio producer for CBC Radio and Podcast Playlist, joins Ronan to talk about discovering psychedelic-assisted therapy and subsequently, his experience as a Field Trip Health client. After several sessions and noticing a profound difference in himself, he wrote an article for CBC Radio titled “Ketamine-assisted therapy lifted me out of depression. But it remains costly - and controversial,” which outlined his struggles with depression and detailed his journey at our clinic. This episode goes deep, and Julian opens up about his mental health struggles and triumphs. ***Please note that themes of suicide are present in some parts of this interview.Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping  or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us!Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/ Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealth Twitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthDownload our app: tripapp.co

Feels like we were just celebrating 2020 being over, but, to mark the turning of yet another year, please enjoy this “Best-Of” Field Tripping episode, with appearances by some of the year’s most memorable and insightful moments (in case you missed them the first time, or not!) including Dr. Andrew Weil, Zak Williams, Keith Farrazi, and more! Remember to tune back in on 1/4 for a regularly scheduled episode with Julian Uzielli.Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us!Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealthTwitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthDownload our app: tripapp.co  

Is it possible that the story of Santa Clause that we all know and love actually originated from ancient winter traditions that revolve around a hallucinatory mushroom? In this special bonus episode, Ronan takes a deep dive into a Christmas tradition of red and white and the theory that Santa's origin story is actually psychedelic. We explore the idea that Father Christmas – and other holiday symbols like flying reindeer, ornaments, and elves – could be traced back to shamans of long ago who brought healing and warmth to an otherwise cold and dark winter solstice. So get ready for a magical trip with Ronan to the North Pole to find out who Santa Clause is and what he's really all about.Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us!Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealthTwitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthDownload our app: tripapp.co

Michael Pollan, award-winning and world-renown nature, food, and neuroscience writer, joins Ronan to discuss our complicated relationship with caffeine, how mindful gardening started him on this path to psychedelic curiosity and enlightenment, the value of disciplined meditation, and more! Michael is the author of numerous New York Times bestselling books that have made a massive impact throughout the world. His new book, 'This is Your Mind on Plants,' explores our relationship to three specific plant medicines: opium, caffeine, and mescaline. His 2018 book 'How to Change Your Mind' started Pollan on the topic of exploring and researching our relationship with psychoactive substances – and what we can learn from them. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this episode!Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us!Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealthTwitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthMichael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.pollanDownload our app: tripapp.co

Brian Muraresku, author of “The Immortality Key,” joins Ronan to discuss how psychedelics may have been instrumental to the rise of Christianity, and why despite writing one of the most acclaimed books on psychedelics, Brian himself has never tried them. They dive into the mantra, “to die before you die means you don’t die when you die” and why it may be the secret to a lifetime of happiness. Brian’s debut book “The Immortality Key” explores pharmacological influence dating back to ancient times, impacting religion and even many of the scriptures we are all familiar with. His book argues that the use of psychedelics may have been instrumental to the development of many modern religions as we know them. Brian, a Georgetown Law graduate, also became the founding executive director of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation. Their work has been featured on CNN, ESPN, as well as The Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle. Brian has also been practicing law internationally for fifteen years. So sit down, buckle up, and tune in to an episode you won’t want to miss!Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us!Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealthTwitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthBrian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_murareskuDownload our app: tripapp.co

Sanjay Singhal joins Ronan to discuss his personal journey through his bipolar disorder diagnosis, what excites him about the changes and research emerging in the psychedelic industry, and what a better world looks like to him if all the hopes around psychedelics come to fruition. He gives some really sound advice on how to find happiness for yourself and the people in your circle, plus some tips on how to make decisions in your life without regret. Sanjay is a tech entrepreneur, author, and one of the leading psychedelic philanthropists. He founded (and sold) Audiobooks.com, created the 500 Startups Canada fund and is currently an investor in over 20 startups. Sanjay launched the Nikean Foundation in 2019 with a mission to fund mental health research focusing on novel psychedelic therapies to treat mental disorders including anorexia, depression, and PTSD. Sanjay is a committed supporter of psychedelics for mental health; his deep and eloquent discussion in this episode is not one to be missed.Feel free to leave Ronan a message with your comments, questions, or just to say hello! https://www.speakpipe.com/fieldtripping or write us an email at fieldtripping@kastmedia.com. And please check out our Field Tripping YouTube channel where you can watch the show!Follow us!Official Website: fieldtriphealth.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fieldtriphealth/Facebook: facebook.com/fieldtriphealthTwitter: twitter.com/fieldtriphealthInstagram: instagram.com/fieldtriphealthSanjay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssinghalDownload our app: tripapp.co