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In our previous episode, we explored the scientifically documented benefits of ayahuasca in a deep-dive interview with Sheryl Attig, Ph.D. I recommend taking in that episode before you experience this one. This is Part Two of our discussion. In this 49-minute episode, Sheryl expands beyond ayahuasca to include the benefits of LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, and more. As I noted last time, Sheryl is an expert on the benefits and dangers of ayahuasca and other psychedelics. She even serves as an expert witness in psychedelic-related legal matters. I love how Sheryl’s eloquence and keen intellect make all this easy to understand. I also appreciate that her years of personal experience with psychedelics give her an insider’s perspective. Read more…

Ayahuasca, more than anything else, has helped me continuously turbocharge my healing, awakening, and ever-increasing service capacity. But does objective scientific research show similar benefits for others? In this 43-minute episode, I explore this question with Sheryl Attig, Ph.D. She’s an expert on the benefits and dangers of ayahuasca and other psychedelics. She even serves as an expert witness in psychedelic-related legal matters. I love how Sheryl’s eloquence and keen intellect make all this easy to understand. I also appreciate that her years of personal experience with psychedelics give her an insider’s perspective. This is the first of two episodes featuring Sheryl. In this one, we focus on the scientifically documented benefits and dangers of ayahuasca. Next time, we’ll expand our discussion to include LSD and magic mushrooms. Read more…

I may not be “losing my religion,” but – in a surprising side effect of my Law of Attraction work — I’m now doubting some foundational spiritual beliefs I’ve held for years. In this 11-minute episode, I start by examining the specific beliefs I’m questioning. I then ponder if holding too tightly to any spiritual concept can create “ego Velcro,” blocking deeper spiritual awakening. I also touch on the possible social costs of diverging from a group’s beliefs, and whether holding a specific belief could shift you to a universe where it’s true! Read more…