Ayize just released his final book of the year, Box of Bones: Book Two. He comes back on the podcast for a part 2! We discussed, “what is evil?” and, synchronistically/eerily, the rest of the recording magically disappeared after the first portion of our discussion. I humbly offer this short clip of Ayize specifying what […]

Ayize Jama-Everett holds three Master’s degrees: Divinity, Psychology, and in Fine Arts, Writing. He blends these degrees in all his work, often identifying as a guerilla theologian, a community-based therapist, and an afro-futurist in the same breath. He’s taught at Starr King School for the Ministry, California College of the Arts, The University of California,

I’m a huge fan of Soma and Psillygirls! She graces the podcast with her brilliant presence. Topics include the deliciousness of air, magical thinking, the balance of dreaming/wishing with having two feet on the ground in this reality. Soma shares about letting our strengths lead us and working holistically, from the root to the fruit.

A deep, thoughtful and bright conversation with Dr. Katherine MacLean, my friend and colleague! Love is the starting point for this episode. Katherine shares wisdom from her experiences with life, death, psychedelics and forgiveness. We talk about how lower doses of medicine can also be healing. Katherine shares about the psychedelic experience of publishing a

Spirit Traveler, my beloved twin and much admired role model, comes on the podcast for an enlightening conversation about getting the lesson, giving thanks and keeping it moving! Topics include growing up in Detroit, day dreaming and cloud gazing; how she got her name; being sensitive and intuitive, finding support and mentorship to understand and

Leia reads an article that she wrote for DoubleBlind Magazine. This reading is the unabridged version of the article. An edited version, titled Why Connecting to the Earth May Be a Vital Part of Psychedelic Healing, is available at https://doubleblindmag.com/permaculture-healing-sacred-rebels-recovery/ Transcript: As a child, I spent a lot of time outside communing with the beings

Claude L. King is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Employee Assistance Consultant based in the Chicagoland Area with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in working with teens, young adults, and working professionals with a focus on work-life balance, employee mental health, emotional regulation, stress-management, mindfulness, positive parenting, and

A dear friend comes on the podcast to discuss all things kink and BDSM! BDSM = bondage /dominance/sadism or submission/masochism Links: The AltSex NYC Conference https://www.instagram.com/whoisbellaluna/reels/

Makena and Sapha are the founders of Sacred Rebels Recovery, a project supporting individuals in recovery from addiction through land based treatment and plant medicine in Peru, in association with Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual. According to the International Journal of Indigenous Health, land-based healing is a culturally defined practice, program, or service that takes place

Éva-Milan Zsiga/Coyote graces the Psychedologist with her joyful presence! In this episode.. meditation, embodiment,  “there is no consciousness without collective consciousness,” connecting to the consciousness of nature, finding our pleasureable ‘no,’ pause as permission to be slow, to enjoy subtlety, to cultivate gratitude, to trust in self, community, and experience. Forgiveness, breath as refuge, making

In psychedelic communities, I often hear about how we are our own healers—how everything we need to heal is “within.” Indeed, I believe each individual is the best authority on their own well being and healing path. At the same time, I wonder whether the relationships in our lives—from our romantic partners to our parents

Caitlin and I recorded this juicy and nourishing conversation over herbal tea in her home (you may hear her ancient kitty, Mimi, chime in occasionally). We talk about stories, masks, meditation and reiki, her relationship to the plants, eating with the seasons, food as medicine, herbs and astrology, the moon, cannabis, and microdosing various medicines

Karen Kieffer, my dear friend and colleague, comes on the podcast to talk consciousness and her journey with cancer. Bio: Karen Kieffer currently is. She is a trauma therapist, trainer, and integration coach, as well as mom, sister, daughter, friend, plant mom, and cancer egghead. She has lived in Massachusetts for over 30 years, but

Facundo Raganato, award-winning author, composer, artist, alchemist & philosopher, comes on the podcast to talk about understanding philosophy through introspection and self-awareness. We talk about conscious dreaming, lucid dreaming, and how our being is ruled by the subconscious. Other topics include alchemy, astrology, empowering ourselves through adversity, and some of Facundo’s work, including the book

Acacea Lewis is a friend and amazing interdimensional being who I deeply respect, appreciate and enjoy! We met at the Detroit Psychedelics Conference back in 2018, where she spoke about a brilliant array of topics (you can hear more in a prior episode of the Psychedologist, entitled “Detroit Psychedelics Conference”). Acacea has a lot of

A conversation about grief, prayer, religion, loss, pleasure and pain, love, parenthood, IFS, and movement with the fantastic Dr. Sherry Walling! Bio:Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate. Her company, ZenFounder, helps entrepreneurs and leaders navigate transition, rapid growth, loss, and any manner of complex human experience. Sherry

TiTa Espindola comes on the show to talk about sound healing, singing bowls and musical medicine. TiTa is a Brazilian, 3rd generation singer that has been invested in creating healing journeys with music using the power of the voice, guitar, drums, bowls and other sacred instruments. From a popular music background and many years dedicated