Best Laura Dawn, M.Sc Podcasts (2025)

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Awaken Your Inner Genius: Mythic Wisdom for Navigating Rites of Passage in Kairos Time with Michael Meade 1:50:36

6M ago1:50:36

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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 anci…

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Threshold Literacy: The Language of Beauty, Wonder & Ritual with Day Schildkret–73 1:26:39

6M ago1:26:39

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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 orie…

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Activating Hope to Support The Great Turning: From Collapse to Collective Resilience with Dr. Chris Johnstone 1:45:42

7M ago1:45:42

1:45:42

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…

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The Hopi Prophecy: Wisdom for Warriors of the Human Spirit with Margaret Wheatley – 71 1:09:48

7M ago1:09:48

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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 cl…

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Transilience: Master the Art of Facilitating Psychedelic Integration & Transformation – Enrollment Open 17:10

7M ago17:10

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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] Laura Dawn, M.Sc

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"Dear Humanity" Trailer with Laura Dawn 4:07

8M ago4:07

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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 t…

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The Upside to Psychedelic Censorship - Final Episode 52:04

8M ago52:04

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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 …

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Psychedelic Integration Deep Dive: Integrating Altered States of Consciousness with author Marc Aixala 1:45:03

1+ y ago1:45:03

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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 …

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Apply Psychedelic Neuroscience to Optimize Integration & Personal Development with Manesh Girn - 68 1:19:59

2y ago1:19:59

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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 - …

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Endarkenment: The Wisdom of Darkness & The Power of “Discomfort Resiliency” with Deborah Eden Tull - 67 1:42:32

2y ago1:42:32

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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 Darkness We live in a culture that holds the “Light” as superior to the D…

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How I Weave Psychedelics Into My Creative Process as a Content Creator, Entrepreneur & Thought Leader: 7 Pillars of Creative Transformation with Laura Dawn - 66 1:47:13

2y ago1:47:13

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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 creat…

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What is Transilience? A Training for Psychedelic Coaches, Integration Guides & Microdosing Mentors 25:48

2y ago25:48

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ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR TRANSILIENCE A 6-Month Facilitator Training Program for Psychedelic Coaches, Integration Guides & Microdosing Mentors. >>> Click here to learn more. Music Credit: Aisha Badru PLEASE NOTE: I am recording outside in the Costa Rican Jungle. Please excuse the static background noise.By Laura Dawn, M.Sc

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The Bigger Picture: Implications of Mainstreaming Psychedelics Through The "Clinical" Lens w/Alexander Beiner –64 1:38:42

2y ago1:38:42

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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 …

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The Future of Humanity: Visionary Insights from 73 High Dose LSD Journeys with Chris Basche - 63 1:57:05

2y ago1:57:05

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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, Lau…

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How Psychedelics Enhance the Creative Process: from Incubation to Illumination - 62 1:22:20

2y ago1:22:20

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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 proces…

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Season 3: Adapt, Evolve, Create: Unlocking Human Potential in the Age of AI 14:08

2y ago14:08

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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…

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Walking In Right Relationship With Life & AYNI: Forgiveness, Integrity, Creativity & Humility with Claudia Cuentas - 60 1:53:15

2+ y ago1:53:15

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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 rec…

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Your Message Is Your Medicine Women's Mastermind: Enrollment Open! 7:11

3y ago7:11

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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 wi…

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Microdosing for Depression, Psychedelics & SSRI's with Dr. Erica Zelfand - 59 1:46:52

3y ago1:46:52

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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 …

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Destiny Vs. Prayer: Weaving Vedic Astrology on the Plant Medicine Path with Tara Divina - 58 1:19:37

3y ago1:19:37

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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 al…

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Exploring Psychedelics as Psychoplastogens: Establishing Keystone Habits to Improve Your Life with Conor Murphy - 57 1:56:24

3y ago1:56:24

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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 e…

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Applying the Original Principles to Psychedelic Leadership with Jyoti Ma & Mindahi Bastida - 56 1:15:57

3y ago1:15:57

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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 …

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A personal update from Laura Dawn 7:11

3y ago7:11

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In this quick bonus episode, I share some personal updates and news.By Live Free Laura D

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Ayahuasca Medicine: A Pillar for Spiritual Resilience for Indigenous communities Facing Cultural Extinction with Ricardo Vitale - 55 1:50:20

3y ago1:50:20

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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 earn…

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A New Philanthropic Paradigm Supporting Plant Medicine Conservation, Indigenous Sovereignty and Biocultural Diversity with Miram Volat & Cody Swift - 54 1:29:54

3y ago1:29:54

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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, & traditional knowledge are honored, respected, and supported to thrive …

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Can Psychedelics Ignite Spontaneous Insight & Creative Cognition? with Natasha Mason, Ph.D - 53 1:30:40

3y ago1:30:40

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Creativity and specifically creative thinking is being called the most important skillset to cultivate for leaders of our time. 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 hel…

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Sacred Activism, Spiritual Resilience and Co-Creating Cultures of Belonging with Hanifa Nayo Washington - 52 1:26:03

3y ago1:26:03

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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 roo…

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Regulate Your Nervous System, Manage Stress and Prevent Burnout with Your Breath with Robbie Bent - 51 1:18:04

3y ago1:18:04

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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. On tod…

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Applying Acceptance & Commitment Therapy To Create A Powerful Model (ACER) for Preparation & Integration For Psychedelic Leaders with Dr. Rosalind Watts – 50 1:45:04

3y ago1:45:04

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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? Combining ancient mindfulness practices and philosophies, and the most modern psychological research, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)…

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Narcissistic Guides, Reframing Addiction & Ibogaine Treatment For Opioid Dependence with Juliana Mulligan – 49 1:26:25

3y ago1:26:25

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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 re…

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Catalyze Change: An 8-Step Method for Leveraging Psychedelics, Neuroscience & Integration to Uplevel Your Life with Laura Dawn - 48 54:45

3+ y ago54:45

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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. Psychedelic neuroscience is showing us that …

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Psychedelics & Sexual Abuse: What You Need to Know & How Not to Cause It With Laura Mae Northrup - 47 1:32:31

3+ y ago1:32:31

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This episode is a must for ANYONE holding space and facilitating the psychedelic journey for others. 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. In this episode Laura Dawn drops in with somat…

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Train as a Psychedelic Facilitation Guide: “VITAL” 12-month certification program from Psychedelics Today - 46 54:22

3+ y ago54:22

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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 educatio…

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Visionary Leadership and the Implementation of Measure 109 in Oregon with Tom Eckert and Alissa Bazinet - 45 1:36:51

3+ y ago1:36:51

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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. Five years later on November 3, 2020, Ballot Measure 109 was passed with support from 1.233 million…

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The Power of Rituals & Tending to the Sacred Through Times of Transition with Day Schildkret - 44 1:42:22

3+ y ago1:42:22

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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. As we collectively move through these times of enormous transition, more people than ever are trying to make sense of these times. Rituals an…

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Ancestral Healing for the Leaders of Our Time with Torie Feldman - 43 1:54:44

3+ y ago1:54:44

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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.…

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The Pitfalls of the Psychedelic Movement & Where to Place Our Hope with Jamie Wheal - 42 2:11:27

3+ y ago2:11:27

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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. 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? In th…

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Season 2 of the Podcast is Gettin' Real. My Reflections on the Psychedelic Movement 21:36

3+ y ago21:36

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Hi Friends, Laura Dawn here. In this 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 pr…

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The Joy of Grief and the Ceremony of Living & Dying with Dream Mullick - 41 2:00:24

3+ y ago2:00:24

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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. Founder of Entheowheel, Dream Mullick is a death coach. She leads people through what she calls the ceremony of living and dying, guiding y…

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The Story of Rick Doblin's Life and The Future of Psychedelic Medicine - 40 2:13:28

3+ y ago2:13:28

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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. Rick is a visionary leader in his own right and has been leading the revolution in psychedelic medicine for more than…

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Community, Boundaries & Deep Liberation with Langston Kahn - 39 1:32:03

3+ y ago1:32:03

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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…

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Dennis McKenna: Improve Creative Thinking with Psychedelics as Tools for Learning - 38 1:18:48

3+ y ago1:18:48

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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.” We are living through a time of rapid change where c…

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Leaping with Trust: A Blueprint for TRUST 2.0 When Facing Change Is Scary & Emotionally Painful with Laura Dawn - 37 47:42

3+ y ago47:42

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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 i…

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Prophecy, Prayer, Truth & Authenticity with Spiritual Teacher and Vision Keeper, Grandmother Jyoti - 36 1:56:45

4y ago1:56:45

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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. In this episode renowned spiritual teacher and vision keeper, Grandmother Jyoti shares remarkable stories that help us understand the wisdom withi…

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Using Creativity to Find Humor Amidst Our Collective Crisis with James McCrea - 35 1:41:37

4y ago1:41:37

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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 And is author of 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 po…

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Becoming an Addiction Recovery & Psychedelic Integration Coach with founder of Being True to You, Deanne Adamson - 34 1:56:55

4y ago1:56:55

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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? Deanne Adamson is the founder and president of Being True To You, an online transformational coaching organiza…

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My Instagram Account was Deleted: Please Help Me Get It Back 7:17

4y ago7:17

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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.) Pl…

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What it Takes to Lead & Launch an Unprecedented Venture In the Psychedelic Space with Joshua White - 33 1:02:22

4y ago1:02:22

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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. Joshua White had an idea to launch the first-ever Psychedelic Peer Support Phone Line in the US and dedicated himself to making that vision a reality. He is now the Co-Founder and Executive Direct…

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Ayahuasca, Epigenetics, Mental Health and the Healing of Trauma with Dr. Simon Ruffell - 32 1:04:40

4y ago1:04:40

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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 t…

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Life is Happening For You Not to You with Drew McManus from SATSANG - 31 1:47:06

4y ago1:47:06

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In this conversation, I drop in with the lead singer of Satsang Drew McManus to get to know the man behind the music. 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, lighthea…

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