Psoirée

SO WHAT: See why an experienced investor went all-in on psychedelics. SUMMARY: We talk with Sa'ad Shah, Managing Partner and cofounder of the Noetic Fund, about becoming grounded, finding purpose, and the transfer of knowledge vs wisdom. We discuss the profound personal psychedelic experience, pandemic silver linings, and the deep ineffable communication after years of marriage. HIGHLIGHTS: — THE NUGGET: the DEA increases research limits by 5000% (0:43) — THE NOODLE: Psychedelic dispensaries (1:31) — Deciding to launch a psychedelic VC fund (2:30) — A big silver lining with COVID and "enforced Vipassana" (3:55) — Psychedelics helping to find purpose (5:45) — Twin flames and Sa'ad's Stan Grof interview bringing him to tears (8:30) — Illness vs wellness; dental floss and "mental" floss (13:08) — Psychedelics to feel better, more grounded, and dissolve fears (16:17) — Psychedelics: the most profound subjective personal experience (21:32) — Annihilation of the fear of death... and non-duality (22:55) — SOUL SEARCH: Sa'ad's question for God, and a San Pedro callout (28:34) — SLAP and a CLAP: the FDA and Compass Pathways (29:55) SA'AD SHAH He is the co-founder and managing partner of Noetic, a venture capital firm that seeks to invest in emerging and early-stage psychedelic-based wellness, therapeutic and pharmaceutical companies around the world. Sa’ad has spent the last 22 years in capital markets and asset management industry with a focus on alternative investment strategies. Prior to co-founding Noetic, Sa’ad was a managing director at The Carlyle Group. Sa’ad is also the co-founder and managing partner at Grey House Partners, venture partner at Alpha Partners, an affiliate partner at Lindsay Goldberg LLC and a venture advisor to Learn Capital LLC. He is also a filmmaker, scriptwriter and producer, and a board member of The Necessary Angel Theatre in Toronto and Council of Advisors for The Wende Museum in Los Angeles. Sa’ad graduated with a BA Economics and Political Science from Columbia University. Sa’ad is the proud father of two daughters, and lives in Toronto. Find Sa'ad here: https://noeticfund.com/ See the inspiration behind the Psychedelic Diaries here: https://www.textpert.ai/post/the-psychedelic-macrodose-diary-what-you-learn-when-you-journey-inward

Summary: We talk with Dr. Erica Zelfand — licensed family doctor and founder of Science of Psychedelics — about balancing medicine VS the woo-woo, disrupting our patterns, and the need to retrain the medical community. Discount coupon: DIARIES22 for Science of Psychedelics courses: https://scienceofpsychedelics.com Highlights: 00:00 — Welcome 01:56 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Multiple Vancouver storesfronts selling magic mushrooms in Vancouver; "taking the fork" in the road 04:18 — How to prove that psychedelics improve both mental and physical health? 09:41 — How does Dr. Erica see the movement for psilocybin legalization in Oregon? 13:51 — What does a world 5-10 years into widespread psychedelics legalization and intentional use look like? 17:12 — How was Dr. Erica's personal journey with psychedelics? 21:32 — Ray and Dr. Erica share profound psychedelic experiences 27:58 — SOUL SEARCH: Who is one person who's had a tremendous impact in your carreer...? Dr. Erica Zelfand Dr. Erica is a licensed family doctor specializing in functional medicine and integrative mental health. She facilitates therapeutic psycho-spiritual experiences for her patients and regularly lectures on psychedelic science at medical institutions worldwide. She also trains practitioners online through her CME-accredited course, the Science of Psychedelics, and in person as a lead educator with Inner Trek, one of the first state-approved programs for aspiring psilocybin facilitators. Dr. Erica loves traveling around the world, hammocks, and high-fives. Find Dr. Erica here: https://DrZelfand.com https://scienceofpsychedelics.com/

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary: We talk with Rebecca Nicholson — CEO of 5D World — about healing in a group setting, the importance of our elders, and rewiring your soul system. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:16 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Maryland state passes bill to fund psychedelic research 03:54 — How do your plentiful past travels and experiences with nature impact you as a CEO? 06:13 — Burning off an intention to the universe 09:08 — What has your Jamaica retreat with Amanda Feilding shown you? 12:59 — Do you believe there's a way to bring retreats to the masses? 15:30 — How was Rebecca's experience going public on psychedelics? 18:39 — Ray and Rebecca share mystical experiences 24:12 — SOUL SEARCH: What is your ideal mix of mind-altering substances to chill on a Friday night...? Rebecca Nicholson Rebecca Nicholson is the CEO of 5D World and Founding partner of 5D Ventures. Her vision and creativity are balanced with a grounding force that allows her to oversee executive leadership and operations in the fast-paced and ever evolving industry of impact investing. Rebecca brings over 20 years of experience managing high-level teams and projects, leading transformation into all that she does. She is responsible for running all facets of the business at 5D World including bringing her passion, patience, and persistence to investor relations, driving company growth, development of corporate culture, team-building, projections and goal-setting, events, and fundraising. She is also on the Advisory Board for Dimensions Retreats, is a panelist and a founding member of Women Advancing Psychedelics. Before joining 5D World she excelled as an industry leader in the marketing and wellness sectors. Rebecca currently resides in Toronto and she is passionate about her two sons, exploring deep nature and building strength through her dedicated yoga practice. Find Rebecca here: https://www.5dworld.com/ https://www.instagram.com/5dworld_ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-nicholson-31b068208/ https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_nicholson_/ Become part of the growing Psilocybin Psoirée with promo code MUSHROOM22

Psychedelic Diaries podcast episode summary: We talk with Rev. Jacqui Ruiz — founder of Psilocybin Method — about finding purpose through death, addressing unnecessary suffering, and how simplicity offers confidence. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:24 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Senator's coffee spiked with psilocybin for weeks; Oregon trail-blazing 03:29 — The Condor and the Eagle 10:19 — Why do so many people sleepwalk through a life of dissatisfaction? 12:39 — What was your thought process when creating the Psilocybin Method? 14:56 — How does Jacqui's experience dealing closely with death help in her healing work? 18:34 — How does it feel to inhabit and work in such different parts of the world? 23:43 — What's one place in Monteverde everyone should see? 25:24 — Ray and Jacqui share mystical psychedelic experiences 29:20 — SOUL SEARCH: What is one current challenge... Rev. Jacqui Ruiz Jacqui is “A real one” as it has been put by many who’ve experienced her personally. She has a distinct method of coaching that combines unconditional love and that kick in the butt we all need at times. She is nurturing by nature and delivers the truth. Her no-nonsense approach to love is what helps you create the results you are looking for. Her years of experience as a mortician and Emotional Intelligence Leadership Coach has led her to design the unique approach to grief, loss, and loneliness. Because she understand that the timing of our lives is limited, she has embraced a no time to waste approach to love. Her relationships motto is, “we have no time to waste not letting people know what they mean to us.” Jacqui is a big sister to all, caring for you, and loving you unconditionally while openly, honestly expressing what isn’t serving you. For those like you who can appreciate an honest approach Jacqui is the . People walk away after engaging with her feeling loved and empowered, knowing they have someone they can count. Find Jacqui here: https://embracingyourlight.life/ https://www.instagram.com/embracingyourlight/ https://retreat.guru/teachers/1445-4/rev-jacqui-ruiz-e-p-c-i-s https://psychable.com/practitioners/embracing-your-light/ Become part of the growing Psilocybin Psoirée with promo code MUSHROOM22

We talk with Dr. James Fadiman — independent researcher, psychologist, and author of the "Psychedelic Explorer's Guide." We discuss personal transcendent experiences, how often to macrodose, and the guide debate. Highlights — THE NUGGET: the DEA is being sued for legalization of plant medicine (0:35) — THE NOODLE: Preventive care psychedelics for healthy people (1:27) — Thank you, Jim (2:14) — What 2021 Jim would say to 1966 Jim (3:22) — The "George Bush Mission Accomplished" moment for psychedelics (5:06) — What does society look like with ubiquitous plant medicine (7:41) — Jim and Ray's profound experiences on high dose sessions (9:19) — When you return from transcendence (12:12) — When you understand time and the true nature of reality (14:08) — How he discovered the Fadiman microdosing protocol (16:09) — How often to engage larger doses (18:07) — Does everyone need a guide for bigger doses? (21:43) — Integrating with your internal personas (25:58) — SOUL SEARCH: the psychedelic Mt. Rushmore, alien invasions, psychedelic effects in the bedroom, and the meaning of life (28:14) — SLAP and a CLAP: Compass Pathways & Fireside Project (31:56) Bio Dr. James Fadiman, PhD, holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford, and wrote his dissertation about LSD-assisted therapy. As well as holding consulting, training, counseling and editorial jobs, he has taught psychology and design engineering at San Francisco State, Brandeis, and Stanford and, for three decades, taught Sufism and other classes at Sophia University that he co-founded. He has published textbooks, professional books, a self-help book, a novel, a produced play and videos including: "Drugs: the children are choosing" for National Public Television. He was featured in a National Geographic documentary and had three solo shows of his nature photography. He has been involved in researching microdosing psychedelics since 2010. In addition to the "Psychedelic Explorer's Guide," he most recently wrote "Your Symphony of Selves: Discover and Understand More of Who We Are" (with Jordan Gruber). Find Jim here: https://www.jamesfadiman.com/ --- See the inspiration behind the Psychedelic Diaries here: https://www.textpert.ai/post/the-psychedelic-macrodose-diary-what-you-learn-when-you-journey-inward

Summary: We talk with Madison Margolin, cofounder and editorial director of DoubleBlind, about psychedelics-as-a-muse and experiencing "complete presence." We discuss her profound mystical experiences, feeling the concept of God, and DoubleBlind's new microdosing course. Highlights: — THE NUGGET: Detroit to vote on psychedelic decriminalization (0:45) — THE NOODLE: what would full legalization look like? (1:13) — Deciding to teach people to grow magic mushrooms (2:27) — What a world with widespread intentional psychedelic use looks like (6:20) — 3 of Madison's profound mystical experiences, and "complete presence" (10:15) — Stripping anxiety away from the lens of your consciousness (14:06) — SOUL SEARCH: a message from future-Madison and her favorite mind altering substance (18:46) — SLAP and a CLAP: California legislators and Decriminalize Nature (21:57) Madison Margolin: She is the co-founder and editorial director of DoubleBlind, a media company and education platform at the forefront of the rapidly growing psychedelic movement. As a working journalist based between New York and Los Angeles, Margolin has covered psychedelics, cannabis, drug policy, Jewish culture, and spirituality for a variety of publications including Playboy Magazine, Rolling Stone, Nylon, VICE, LA Weekly, High Times, Tablet, and others. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School and UC Berkeley, Margolin has traveled everywhere from pot farms in the Emerald Triangle to the shores of the Ganges River, and all over Israel-Palestine, exploring the role of plant medicine in religion, mental health, and conflict resolution. She got her start in journalism with a column on cannabis at the Village Voice, after having lived in south Tel Aviv working with Eritrean refugees. With more than 6 years of experience covering cannabis and psychedelics, Madison has spoken on topics like social equity, cannabis feminism, and drug journalism at conferences like SXSW, Horizons: Perspectives in Psychedelics, Digital Hollywood, the Association of Alternative New Media, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Pepperdine's Cannabis Law Symposium, and more. Find Madison here: IG — @madisonmargolin https://www.doubleblindmag.com https://www.madisonmargolin.com

We talk with Dennis McKenna — President and founder of The McKenna Academy — about psilocybin as a lens, magic mushrooms vs ayahuasca, and personally experiencing photosynthesis. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: magic mushrooms for diabetes and heart disease; proving the psychedelic impact on creativity (0:45) — What does a world with legalization look like? (3:05) — Psilocybin as the perfect molecule (7:59) — Magic mushrooms and the origin of human consciousness (10:42) — Dennis' 2 preferred psychedelics and frequency for large doses (19:19) — Magic mushrooms vs ayahuasca (24:22) — The Darwinian "fitness" of our reality (34:10) — There are no bad trips (40:01) — Dennis experiencing photosynthesis at a molecular level (46:06) — SOUL SEARCH: Dennis' preferred mind-altering substance (58:07) Dennis McKenna, brother of Terence McKenna, is a true psychedelic elder. Among his many engagements and accomplishments, he has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 40 years, is a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. Since 2019, he has been working with colleagues to manifest a long-term dream: the McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy which is dedicated to the study of plant medicines, consciousness, preservation of indigenous knowledge, and a re-visioning of humanity's relationship with Nature. Dr. McKenna is author or co-author of 6 books and over 50 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. He emigrated to Canada in the spring of 2019 together with his wife Sheila, and now resides in Abbotsford, BC. Find Dennis here: www.mckenna.academy

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary: We talk with Dr. Pamela Kryskow — Medical Lead of Roots to Thrive non profit — about "knowing before we can prove it scientifically," the wider wonder of the world, and doing what's necessary. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:14 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Oakland's Zide Door entheogenic church up and running again; You have a right to explore consciousness 03:05 — What is the science telling us about psilocybin mushrooms? 05:25 — What about the stoned ape theory? 08:24 — Why do psychedelics get us singing and dancing like a child again? 11:39 — Why does psilocybin have such versatile healing capacity? 15:51 — When did Pamela open up about psychedelics? 21:57 — SB-519: Decriminalizing hallucinogenic substances 23:31 — Ray and Pamela share mystical experiences 27:03 — SOUL SEARCH: Friday night ideal takeout order... Dr. Pamela Kryskow Dr. Pamela Kryskow is a medical doctor with a strong interest in chronic pain, mental health and psychedelic medicine. She is the medical chair of the psychedelic training program at Vancouver Island University and the medical lead at Roots To Thrive Non-Profit Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. She is one of the founding board members of the Canadian Psychedelic Association. Dr. Kryskow is actively involved in research related to psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, front line health care workers and first responders mental wellness. In real life she loves hiking in the forest, ocean kayaking, growing kale and daydreaming in the hammock. Her heritage includes Polish, Ukrainian, and German. She currently resides in the traditional unceded territory of the Klahoose First Nations. Find Dr. Pam here: https://rootstothrive.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-kryskow-345a6a200 Become part of the growing Psilocybin Psoirée with promo code MUSHROOM22