#45 - The Plant Medicine Explorer's Guide - with James Jesso

07/01/20 • 87 min

This episode covers what you need to know about psychedelics and their therapeutic benefit. I sat down with James Jesso - a man who is well-equipped to discuss psychedelics and their benefits. He shares advice about how to approach psychedelic experiences, for new and experienced practitioners.

James has been investigating, researching, and exploring the realm of psychedelics professionally for the past 7 years. He is the author of three books, “Decomposing the Shadow,” “Soundscapes and Psychedelics,” and “The True Light of Darkness,” which cover topics about working with Psilocybin mushrooms for personal development, healing, and spirituality. He is also the host of the podcast, “Adventures Through The Mind.”

What do you need to know about psychedelics?

In this episode, we delve into discussing psychedelic basics and the details surrounding the psychedelic revolution happening around the world. Plant medicine is becoming increasingly popular and people are awakening to their benefits, but psychedelic experiences still require a measured approach.

In this episode we cover:

“The Psychedelic Renaissance” - how psychedelics-as-medicine are entering the mainstream consciousness.
The criminalization of cannabis - the United States’ role in this movement’s relation to racism and oppression.
The shift in consciousness regarding cannabis and how that conversation relates to psychedelics.
The various ways people are trying to intentionally engage in psychedelic experiences as a way to seek healing and personal growth - and the prevalence of underground healing circles.
How prohibitionist rhetoric causes more harm than good.
Where do beginners start? Questions to ask when invited to an ayahuasca ceremony.
The challenge confronting our deepest wounds - it’s normal to be scared.
Why it can be beneficial, especially as beginners, to experience psychedelics with people you trust.
Every person has a different reason for wanting to do psychedelics - the way in which we go about the experience depends on who you are as a person.
Intentions and expectations - their role in psychedelic experiences.
Tips for preparation and how to show up in a psychedelic experience.
The immense value and importance of integration and how to debrief what occurred after a psychedelic experience.
The difference between telling a story vs. actively utilizing the opportunity a psychedelic experience gives you.
Party atmospheres and shifting how to approach psychedelics.
Fear based “bad trips” - how they hold people back from exploring, how and why they may happen, and their unfair representation in the media.
Discomfort and pain during a psychedelic experience. Why you should go into it expecting it.
Other resources James has created in regard to micro-dosing, psychedelics, and more.

You can find James at:

Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com

Patreon Site: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso

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I used LGC myself, and am now a customer for life. Go to my link at TRYLGC.com/evolvingman and use the Coupon code EVOLVINGMAN for 30% off your first purchase.

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What do you need to know about psychedelics?

In this episode we cover:

“The Psychedelic Renaissance” - how psychedelics-as-medicine are entering the mainstream consciousness.
The criminalization of cannabis - the United States’ role in this movement’s relation to racism and oppression.
The shift in consciousness regarding cannabis and how that conversation relates to psychedelics.
The various ways people are trying to intentionally engage in psychedelic experiences as a way to seek healing and personal growth - and the prevalence of underground healing circles.
How prohibitionist rhetoric causes more harm than good.
Where do beginners start? Questions to ask when invited to an ayahuasca ceremony.
The challenge confronting our deepest wounds - it’s normal to be scared.
Why it can be beneficial, especially as beginners, to experience psychedelics with people you trust.
Every person has a different reason for wanting to do psychedelics - the way in which we go about the experience depends on who you are as a person.
Intentions and expectations - their role in psychedelic experiences.
Tips for preparation and how to show up in a psychedelic experience.
The immense value and importance of integration and how to debrief what occurred after a psychedelic experience.
The difference between telling a story vs. actively utilizing the opportunity a psychedelic experience gives you.
Party atmospheres and shifting how to approach psychedelics.
Fear based “bad trips” - how they hold people back from exploring, how and why they may happen, and their unfair representation in the media.
Discomfort and pain during a psychedelic experience. Why you should go into it expecting it.
Other resources James has created in regard to micro-dosing, psychedelics, and more.

You can find James at:

Website: https://www.jameswjesso.com

Patreon Site: https://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso

This episode sponsored by Let's Get Checked - an online, easy to use, personalized health testing service. From hormones, to vitamin levels, to cholesterol - they make at-home-testing easy.

I used LGC myself, and am now a customer for life. Go to my link at TRYLGC.com/evolvingman and use the Coupon code EVOLVINGMAN for 30% off your first purchase.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Previous Episode

#44 - Dosed - From Addiction To Freedom

Tyler Chandler and Nicholas Meyers had a friend who was deep in the throws of opioid addiction. They wanted to help, so they went looking for solutions and grabbed their camera. Research led them to psilocybin mushrooms, and the result was a documentary film called “Dosed”.

Dosed follows the journey of Adrianne as she uses psychedelics to heal her Opioid addiction. After touring the world and receiving immensely positive feedback and film nominations, Tyler, Nick and Adrianne joined me to discuss the significance of using psychedelics as medicine for the future of addiction recovery.

In this episode we discuss:

The use of psychedelics for treating depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Finding a profound shift in consciousness after using psychedelics.
Uncovering that assumptions about psychedelics are not all based in truth – there are many misunderstandings.
Adrianne’s internal struggles with opioid addiction and trying to introduce other drugs as a healing method.
How different treatments may work for people attempting to overcome various struggles including Iboga, Ayahuasca, and “magic mushrooms”.
Adrianne’s challenging yet rewarding experience of cutting her physical cravings of opioid addiction through Iboga ceremonies.
Non-traditional entryways to recovery from addiction.
The importance of having a support system and community to rely on while recovering from addiction.
The need to release oneself from strict expectations from oneself, family members, and support groups.
The importance of spiritual connection while healing.
Facing challenges reconciling multiple world views and accepting there is not one specific path to recovery – choosing your own path is the most important.
The process of legalizing psychedelics for therapy use and the importance of decriminalizing drug use for the success of society.
How to get connected to and find access to people who are passionate about the medical use of psychedelics.
The future of treatment centers: what services they will provide and how they will function.
Psychedelics aren’t just for people who are addictive or mentally ill – there’s benefits for everyone.
How psychedelics can connect you to your deepest self and help you become the best version of yourself.
The difference between psychedelics and other drugs – their anti-addictive properties and using them recreationally versus medicinally.
Where the root of addiction lives - intention or lack thereof.
Multiple resources for more information on psychedelics

The Dosed team can be found at:

Instagram - @dosedmovie

Web - DosedMovie.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DosedMovie/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfg-wBDeA_3sEbkmRgI0fg

Twitter - https://twitter.com/dosedmovie

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IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9787524/

For the latest in psychedelic therapeutic therapy research, check out MAPS.org.

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#46 - Femininity And Polarity - with Anna Rova

Anna Rova is a feminine embodiment coach. She is the host of the Girl Skill Podcast - soon to be called “Claimed” - where she shares insights and tools for women to embrace their wild feminine nature. She also runs a program for successful single women who are looking to attract their ideal "masculine man". She joins me to answer questions about embracing femininity and how to create sexual polarity.

In this episode we discuss:

How women can connect to their wild feminine nature.
The movement of polarity: understanding aspects of our masculine and feminine nature.
The opposition of the feminine and masculine being anything but a social construct.
How pregnancy can change your point of view about your feminine nature and allow for a shift of the femininity inside yourself.
Why feminine and masculine polarity is what creates attraction and sustainability in any relationship, hetero or otherwise.
How a woman’s power comes from her fulfillment and being in her body, rather than having to “be” and “do” everything in life.
Why being independent doesn’t mean a woman can’t be interdependent or shouldn’t trust a man.
The twisted idea of womanhood: femininity equals weakness.
Medicalizing birth: the disconnection we have from birth and the reverence of femininity.
How the feminist movement plays a role in why we don’t give femininity the power it deserves.
The woman who has it all - wives, mothers, ambitious and successful, and also wants a masculine man.
The type of woman a man wants once he starts to own his maturity and step into his own masculine core.
What women need to do to learn how to step into their feminine power.
How Anna teaches women to shift from overthinking and creating stories in their heads, to existing in their bodies.
The importance of women getting to a place where they can attract a man who is ready, available, has done his work, and stands strong in his masculinity.
Why men need guidance from other men to stand in their masculinity.
What it means to be a claimed woman.
3 ways to embody masculine essence - PCP (presence, claim, and penetration).
Why women should lean on the masculine within themselves and the men in their lives for support.
The difference between a circadian and infradian rhythm and how they impact men and women in society.
How women have become disconnected from their natural cycles and the importance of scheduling day-to-day life around these cycles.