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The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast32. Ryan Carey - Why Veterans Get Misread + How Plant Medicine & Integration Actually HelpMost people don’t have a “drinking problem” or an “anger problem.” They’ve got a coping solution… and it’s the only one they’ve got. And when you rip that away without building anything better? Then you just made life harder and called it “healing.”In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ryan Carey; former pro football player (CFL), Canadian military veteran, and a guy who’s been deep in the weeds of brain injury, PTSD, and plant medicine work. We talk about why the medicine rarely starts where you think it w...
2026-02-251h 25
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast31. Healing PTSD in a Relationship: Why Your Partner Has to Be In the Loop“Hey honey… I met a stranger online and I’m gonna pay them lots of money to help me learn about drugs.” If that’s how you’re planning to tell your spouse you’re exploring plant medicine for PTSD/CPTSD, please don’t. In this episode, I talk about the real make-or-break factor in healing while you’re in a relationship: your partner doesn’t have to do psychedelics… but they DO need to be aware, supportive, and not actively sabotaging the process.I share what I’ve seen over the last couple of weeks talking...
2026-02-2313 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast30. Dr. Eugene Lipov - The “God Shot”: Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD / PTSIIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eugene Lipov (the doc who pioneered using Stellate Ganglion Block for trauma) to talk about a wildly practical idea: what if we can turn the alarm system down so healing actually becomes possible?We get into the science without pretending the human part isn’t real: amygdala overload, norepinephrine, why “placebo” is a messy word for procedures like SGB, and why Dr. Lipov believes we should call it PTSI (post-traumatic stress injury), not a “disorder.” We also talk integration, because even if you get a reset, you still have...
2026-02-201h 31
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast29. How to Make Mushroom/Ibogaine/Ayahuasca Insights Actually Change Your LifeIn this episode of the Plant Medicine for PTSD podcast, I’m explaining what I mean when I say integration ... because I talk about integration basically every single time I talk, and it’s worth taking a minute to define it in plain language. Integration is gonna be a bit anticlimactic because it looks different for each person, but the core idea is simple: clean your fish tank.I use the sick goldfish analogy: you can take the fish to the vet and give it medicine ...just like you can take yourself out of your home...
2026-02-1713 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast28. John Davis - Escaping the U.S. Stress Machine: A Veteran’s Guide to Living AbroadWhat if your anxiety isn’t just you … it’s your environment? In this episode of “The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast”, I sat down with John Davis; an army combat veteran, Harvard graduate and writer who has lived across Thailand and Latin America. We talk about expat life as a mental health intervention. About the freedom of being outside the U.S. stress machine, the cost-of-living pressure that crushes people, and why veterans often need non-traditional healing (community, purpose, nature, scuba, and plant medicine + integration). We also keep it real about the pitfalls: iso...
2026-02-121h 31The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast27. Plant Medicine Made Me A Better DadUsing plant medicine, using psychedelics, makes you a better parent.In this episode of the Plant Medicine for PTSD podcast, I walk through six reasons why I truly believe psychedelics (and especially a Mindful Microdosing process) can make you a better dad or mom. We talk about the sacred pause—that space between stimulus and response—so you’re not just stumbling from one knee-jerk reaction to the next. We get into shadow work, unpacking your own childhood stuff so your kid isn’t constantly triggering the parts of you that never got taken care...
2026-02-1021 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast26. David Romero - Sound Healing + Trauma Recovery: A Veteran’s Path into Psychedelic CoachingIn this episode, I’m joined by David Romero — retired U.S. Air Force Captain, lifelong musician, yoga philosophy nerd (the real kind, not the “mediocre calisthenics” kind), and a psychedelic integration + health & wellness coach. We go deep on sound healing (voice, breath, vibration, instruments, and why your nervous system responds), yoga beyond the stretches (Ahimsa, Satya, the eight limbs), microdosing as a “life-as-ceremony” practice, and why gut health / autoimmune patterns so often track back to stress, conditioning, and unprocessed emotion. Also: harmoniums, flutes, didgeridoos, and how you end up with 200 instruments in your house like it’s totally norma...
2026-02-091h 37
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast25. “My Wife Found Her Husband Again” : 4 Days Microdosing for PTSD“I finally found my husband again… after seven years.” That’s what the wife of an RCMP officer told him after just four days of microdosing. And if you know PTSD, you know how insane that is to hear. In this episode, I’m fresh off our Monday night men’s rectangle (because most men’s groups are fucking lame). One of our guys, a Canadian police officer off work with severe PTSD, finally started working with the medicine after delays, and the shift started fast. He said it felt like someone turned down the chatter...
2026-02-0609 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast24. Journey Less. Integrate MoreRetreats are sexy. Integration is not. And that’s exactly why most people keep chasing ceremonies, five-gram mushroom trips, and “one more breakthrough”… while their real life stays the same (or gets worse). Psychedelics can show you what’s out of alignment, but they don’t magically bring it into alignment. If you don’t change your day-to-day, the medicine just hands you a bigger gap between who you are and who you know you could be.In this episode, I break down what psychedelic integration actually means (and why it’s the whole game...
2026-02-0313 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast23. 4 Lies You’ve Been Told About PsychedelicsIn this episode, I break down the four biggest myths that keep people stuck, especially folks dealing with PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, and the heavy “I’ve tried everything” fatigue.We’re talking straight: plant medicine isn’t just for Navy SEALs, you’re not “too fucked up” for healing, a big trip isn’t a magical reset button, and you don’t have to run off to Peru or blow up your life to get better. I share real stories from our clients to show how challenging memories can come up without re-traumatizing you ... and why the real resu...
2026-01-2916 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast22. Psychedelics for Trauma Healing: Plant Medicine Fundamentals (Microdosing, Safety, Intention)In this episode, I break down what we mean when we say medicine (not just “drugs”), who this work is for, and why jumping straight into a massive dose or booking an ayahuasca/ibogaine retreat with zero preparation can be a terrible idea for most people. If you’ve had a bad trip, if you’re sober and conflicted, if you’re a veteran or first responder carrying PTSD, or if you’re just a normal human who’s been through some shit and wants more peace, presence, and connection - this conversation is for you. We also talk...
2026-01-2613 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast21. Billy Evans, Part 2: Addiction Recovery Through Psychedelic Integration & Identity ChangePsychedelic integration raises a bigger question than most people are ready to ask: what if substance abuse isn’t the real problem?There’s plenty of research around neuroplasticity, brain chemistry, and “resetting” systems - and that stuff matters. But it never tells the full story.Because most people don’t actually have an “alcohol problem” or a “drug problem.”They have a substance-based solution to deeper problem they don’t know how to deal with any other way.And that’s why abstinence alone rarely lasts.If you just take...
2026-01-061h 45
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast20. Alice's Story Of Healing While Life Is Still (Sort Of) Falling ApartHealing from trauma isn’t about fixing the past - it’s about learning how to stay present while you heal in real time.In this episode, Alice shares her story from the middle, not the finish line. She grew up in Russia in an abusive home, immigrated to the U.S. without speaking English, and learned early how to survive by pushing forward. That survival mode carried her into adulthood… into service as a first responder, into motherhood, and into multiple "failed" marriages as she ended up repeating the same patterns again and again. Al...
2025-12-231h 49
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast19. Allen Heaton - Operation: Flowstate & Healing While Still On The JobThis episode was never actually meant to see the light of day as a regular podcast, but it turned out to be too good to keep under wraps. I’m joined by active-duty police officer Allen Heaton, who originally hopped on just to record a few quick snippets about his experience at last year’s Operation FlowState retreat, his upcoming role as head instructor at the 2026 retreat, and his new role as a mentor inside our Beyond the Uniform program.Allen first...
2025-11-2747 min
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast18. Expectations, Leadership & Healing with Tim "Chachi" PachasaHow much time have you spent reflecting on a single word? Tim Pachasa—aka “Chachi”—has spent 13 years on one: expectations.Expectations shape how we communicate, how we lead, and how we navigate healing from PTSD and moral injury. I don’t think anyone has unpacked this concept more than Chachi. He has spent 20+ years in leadership positions in the military, runs his own leadership consultancy, serves as Executive Director at HunterSeven Foundation, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Organiza...
2025-11-011h 37The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast17. Overheard In Healing #1 A Tale of Two DadsThis is the first installment in a new series we're testing out where we highlight stories and inspirational (or painful) snippets we hear from our clients and mentors inside of our coaching program. This one brings you a tale of 2 dads - one hopeful, one devastating but both inspiring stories to hear.(Okay, plus one more story completely unrelated to dads but I still wanted to share it and I really like the title so I just snuck it in there)Hope you find s...
2025-11-0110 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast16. Why Dr. Charlie Powell Sold His Thriving Medical Practice To Make A Documentary About Veterans Healing With IbogaineThis episode dives into psychedelic retreats & psychedelic integration through the story of Dr. Charlie Powell—a veteran and physician with multiple board certifications and medical patents. He appeared to be crushing life by all external metrics, having built and sold a thriving medical practice, but severe burnout was eroding his wellbeing under the surface. Traditional medicine had nothing to offer him, and after he found real healing through plant medicine, he was appalled that the Western medical system never brought this option to the table for him. We get...
2025-10-281h 45The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast15. Hormonal Health in PTSD, TBI & Operator Syndrome Recovery with Dr. Taylor BosleyPTSD and TBI often get framed as purely psychological issues, but hormone levels can tell a different story - one that often gets overlooked entirely, or is severely mismanaged. In this episode, Green Beret and double-board-certified physician Dr. Taylor Bosley breaks down how repeated brain stress can disrupt the HPA axis, why symptoms get misread, and why “just take testosterone bro” is completely the wrong move. We dig into what a thoughtful hormone workup looks like, how to vet a provider, and how effective management is both an art and a science. If yo...
2025-10-081h 14The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast14. Paul Nootbaar - Healing Severe Childhood Trauma Through MDMA-Assisted TherapyPsychedelic integration sits at the center of this episode—a clear, grounded look at how real life changes after profound experiences. Paul Nootbaar shares an incredibly raw story: he lost his mother due to domestic violence as an infant, years of foster-care chaos followed, and later, becoming a dad brought a surge of buried memories and suicidal thoughts.What saved him was MDMA-assisted therapy, and the slow, steady work of integration. In fact, integration was so vital to Paul's healing that he's of the opinion people need to “journey less...
2025-09-202h 15
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast13. Mark Herrmann - From Fire Fighter & EMT To Plant Medicine Activist & FacilitatorIn this episode, I’m joined by Mark Herrmann — retired firefighter, ketamine clinic staffer, psychedelic advocate, and someone who’s clearly done the work.Mark’s path started like a lot of ours do - with childhood wounds that never really healed, but were covered over to allow him to function in his high-stress job. From the loss of his dad at a young age to decades of trauma absorbed on the job as a firefighter and EMT, Mark spent most of his life trying to keep it together... until tragedy striking close to home caused him to start...
2025-09-011h 47
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast12. Mike Legregni, Part 2: The Healing PathThis is Part 2 of my conversation with Mike Legregni — retired Marine, former cop, founder of Veteran Wood Co., and a man who’s been through some serious shit in life and keeps on trucking. In this episode, we pick up where we left off and finally dive into the healing side of Mike’s story — including his powerful experiences with psychedelics through The Mission Within and his journey with MDMA-assisted therapy.Mike opens up about what it was like to revisit the darkest corners of his past, what came up during his cerem...
2025-08-221h 42
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast11. Mike Legregni, Part One: Rebuilding From Rock BottomI'm joined today by Mike Legregni, retired Marine & former police officer, current psychonaut, woodworker, and all-around good dude.Mike came from a pretty messed up background which launched him into the Marine Corps — a path that seemed like a solid way forward until an unfortunate turn of events derailed his career, led to his first brush with suicidal ideation, and left him essentially homeless for a stretch.After getting his act together, he found himself with a successful career in law enforcement... until another unfortunate turn of events blew that up too, bringing the suicidal id...
2025-08-131h 53The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast10. Billy Evans, Part OneRetired Marine Corpsman Billy Evans grew up witnessing drug and alcohol addiction in his parents - and later found himself facing the same darkness when his own life began to unravel. Billy was forced into medical retirement when he began to experience seizures secondary to his TBI sustained from multiple blast injuries overseas, only to come home to a tumultuous marriage which compounded his pain and catapulted him into drug use as an escape. Billy has since gotten clean, and his healing journey was accelerated by a psilocybin experience through a scholarship from the No Fallen H...
2025-07-211h 42The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast9. Seb LavoieI'm joined in this one by certified savage Seb Lavoie — he retired from working as an ERT Team Leader (think Canada's equivalent to SWAT) with the rank of Sgt. Major and he now works in private security (even holding a Master's degree in International Security & Global Counter-Terrorism) and helps us out as the head instructor for our Operation Flowstate BJJ Healing Retreats. Seb is also a lower leg amputee, a serious Orthodox Christian, and soon to be a published author. Given Seb's background, he spent many years fighting his demons... until he discovered the world of...
2025-07-071h 38The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast8. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley - From Top Gun Fighter Pilot To Psychedelic AdvocateIn this episode, I'm honored to sit down with Matthew “Whiz” Buckley — former Navy fighter pilot, Wall Street trader, and founder of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation. From launching off aircraft carriers to launching into the spirit world with ibogaine, Whiz’s path has been anything but conventional.Whiz’s first plant medicine journey began with The Mission Within — an ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT clinic for veterans. That night, he saw his sister again. Saw his dad. Saw the fallen teammates he couldn’t bring home. And realized they never really left him.Sin...
2025-07-032h 27The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast7. Jake GrayJake is a USMC veteran who found the route for healing his TBI and PTSD through plant medicine, and has now evolved to actually be helping to facilitate these ceremonies by working with the Heroic Hearts Project. I was lucky enough to have Jake come to one of our Operation Flowstate Healing Retreats, and he even participated in our MIndful Microdosing Program (partially to have the experience himself, and partially to get a look under the hood of our program so he could better serve the veterans that he works with)In this episode we d...
2025-06-291h 22The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast6. Dave Morrow, Part OneIn this episode, I talk with Dave Morrow - veteran, podcast host, coach, published author, and BJJ white belt (at the time of this recording…) - about what what led him down the path of joining the Canadian Armed Forces, the factors that caused him to get out, and the all-too-common struggles he faced as a “disabled veteran” trying to navigate life with no support.We pause this saga just short of his transformation into the man he is now since Dave is currently enrolled in our Mindful Microdosing Program right now - I want to giv...
2025-06-181h 30The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast5. Damian Robertson, Part OneIn this episode, I sit down with Damian Robertson — a former Canadian soldier and world-renowned tattoo artist — to talk about the long road from survival to healing.Damian shares the compelling story of surviving a catastrophic train accident as a young soldier — a moment that left deep scars of PTSD he carried for decades. We talk about how trauma shaped his life, how it showed up in his relationships and at work, and what finally pushed him to seek help — ultimately leading to him and his family working with us.We're saving all the Ayahuasca stories...
2025-04-121h 06
The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast4. Toby Miller - How A Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor and SOF Veteran Wounded In Combat Found Healing Through Microdosing & AyahuascaWhen Toby was introduced to us by mutual friend Seb Lavioe, he was struggling. Though to be fair, he was struggling less than he had been in previous years. Toby was sexually abused as a kid which led him down a path to join the Canadian Army and ultimately the Canadian Special Operations Regiment... which ultimately led him to a hillside in Afghanistan where an IED changed the trajectory of his life. He suffered for decades from the effects of PTSD and TBI - plagued by rage and depression he supplemented all the...
2024-09-181h 12The Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast3. How To Actually Overcome Self-Destructive BehaviorsMost of the time when someone is engaging in a destructive behavior like excessive drinking or cannabis use, scrolling TikTok for 8 hours a day or impulsively watching porn, they did not set out to actively destroy their own life. Rather, they engage in these things because it actually provides some kind of solution to a deeper problem. It helps numb them to the pain they feel, or soothe the sense of disconnection and lack of direction or purpose they may feel. Without addressing those underlying factors, any attempts to cut out that behavior...
2024-09-1122 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast2. Nic Lowry - From SWAT & Child Sex Crimes to Healing With Plant Medicine & SpiritualityHow does a seasoned law enforcement officer, with 23 years under his belt, grapple with the unseen wounds of PTSD and anxiety? Join us on Plant Medicine for PTSD as we welcome Nic, a former SWAT officer, who shares his harrowing journey through trauma and the unconventional paths he took toward healing. Discover the raw and emotional stories behind high-stress tactical operations and child sex crimes cases that left Nic battling severe anxiety and relying on ineffective conventional treatments. In a profession where mental health is often stigmatized, Nic opens up about the walls he had to break...
2024-08-201h 31
The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave MorrowIs "Operation Flow State" The Best Veteran Wellness Retreat Ever?Dave Zwoboda discusses his background and the Operation Flow State retreat, which combines jiu-jitsu and plant medicine to provide holistic healing for veterans and first responders. He shares his belief that jiu-jitsu can be a deeply spiritual experience and a vehicle for self-growth. Dave explains how he stumbled into helping veterans and the transformative results he has witnessed through intentional plant medicine use. He also discusses the unification of jiu-jitsu and plant medicine as a cultural movement and the potential for widespread adoption in the future. David Zwoboda discusses his vision for healing within the Jiu-Jitsu community and the...
2024-01-0953 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastTransitioning from The Way Broadly to the Plant Medicine for PTSD PodcastThis episode serves to explain why I am changing gears, and changing the name of this podcast, to be more aligned with the current direction of my business and my life. I hope that you choose to keep listening and stay engaged with this new, more focused path & thank you so much for your interest, for listening, and for following my journey. Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Jiu Jitsu & Healing Retreat. Spaces are limited due to the small size of the retreat center an...
2024-01-0808 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD Podcast1. Allow Me To Reintroduce MyselfAlright let's kick things off on this new podcast venture with a little introduction to what this is and what to expect moving forwardThe Plant Medicine for PTSD Podcast is here to bring you valuable information on how you can start or deepen your journey using plant medicine to help you to heal your trauma and overcome anxiety or depression.As always, you can find more info on our programs and retreats at becomingom.comMake sure to follow us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/becoming.om/ to stay up...
2024-01-0804 min
Therapy is my TherapyWhy did it have to be snakes?"We are not drugs, and we are tired of people thinking that." - Mother Ayahuasca
Join us in this special bonus episode as we delve into a transformative experience with Plant Medicine Facilitator, Dr. David Zwoboda, DPT.
Discover how a pivotal Ayahuasca encounter shattered preconceptions and revealed a deeper connection with consciousness. David shares personal insights, from breaking the rules of preparation to encountering the tobacco spirit, offering a unique perspective on the healing power of plant medicine. Plus, Tanya makes it weird by talking about dreams of going to school with no pants on.
2023-10-1105 min
Therapy is my TherapyHey! You got your plant medicine in my talk therapy! Ft. Dr. David ZwobodaEpisode Summary
This episode features a conversation with Dr. David Zwoboda (DPT), a traditional physical therapist turned plant medicine healer. David discusses the role plant medicine played in his own mental health journey and how he unintentionally transitioned into the role of a psychedelic facilitator.
Together, Olivia and David explore how talk therapy and plant medicine can work both separately and in conjunction with each other to create sustainable change.
Tanya provides her own experience with both modalities and how they have impacted her.
Lastly, David discusses the importance of ethics...
2023-10-0549 min
Jiu Jitsu IdiotsJiu Jitsu Idiots - Episode 61: David Zwoboda joins Greg & RussDavid Zwoboda is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We discuss the transformational work he is doing with psychedelic therapies in Peru.
2023-07-251h 11
We’ll Take it From Here with Joe79. Flowstate BJJ Camp: Combining Holistics and Jiu Jitsu with David ZwobodaThis week we had an intriguing conversation with David Zwoboda, who is hosting the first ever holistic wellness and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) summit in Tulum Mexico. The name of the camp? Flowstate Jiu Jitsu. Its goal? A wellness summit to integrate the mind, body, and soul through the use of psychedelics and BJJ. If you don't know much about psychedelics, you must listen to this episode because David explains in detail their benefits and impacts. David also elaborates on how they will be implemented to help each BJJ practitioner's experience at the retreat. David leads ayahuasca retreats in...
2023-07-131h 11The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 51. Ayahuasca SoloSeries Part 1: A Reintroduction to the MedicineThis is part one of a multipart series I mapped out while sitting in the Pucallpa airport waiting to start my 24 hour journey out of the jungle and back into civilization. I recently led a group of pasajeros into the jungle to sit with Mother Ayahuasca, and this trip exceeded all expectations in every way. It was my first time leading a group like this solo, and it was quite an experience. Stay tuned to hear more lessons from the medicine that were imparted to other members of the group during their ceremonies, some tales o...
2023-06-2128 min
🎗️You Winning Life🎗️Ep. 159- Becoming Om with Cordi and DavidLet us know what you thought about the show!Cordi Kienreich is a certified psychedelic guide, integration specialist, yoga instructor and a bhakti practitioner. She started her plant medicine practice in 2017, and she has been practicing it ever since. She trains and shares the practices of yoga, psychotherapy and conscious plant medicine in her travels, podcasts and vlogs.Her goal is to reconnect people to themselves in mind and in spirit. She believes that connecting yoga and meditation with plant medicine can transform lives. David Zwoboda is a D...
2023-06-081h 13The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 50. William Tovar: How Psychedelics Help Veterans Heal, Jiu Jitsu, Turning Down Jobs, Psychedelic Peer Support HotlineWilliam Tovar is an air force veteran, jiu jitsu practitioner, father, and psychonaut. He went from an aimless, criminal youth to doing cool shit in the Air Force overseas, only to realize he didn't love getting shot at, and decided to get out. Upon coming home he drifted for some time, going from cooking in restaurants around California to working as a realtor for his veteran friends, during which time he turned down offers to go back overseas no matter how much money they threw at him. Now, he serves as Director of Operations for the FireSide...
2023-05-101h 23The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 49. Brian Liu, the Cannabis Tech GuruBrian Liu is a "business solutions architect" which I discovered today just means he's really good at solving problems for people. He spent much of his career working in technology systems solutions, but it turns out his true passions lie in cannabis, jiu jitsu and being a great dad. Brian is doing some awesome work in the Austin, Tx area to both lobby for changes in regulations governing the use of hemp products in the Lone Star State as well as making better information and products available to normal folks. You can find Brian on...
2023-05-071h 20The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 48. Adam Fontana, Doctor of Musical ArtsAdam is a Doctor of Musical Arts, symphony conductor, jiu jitsu blue belt, and professor at SUNY New Paltz with a 100% rating on ratemyprofessors.comAdam is tremendously dedicated to jiu jitsu, driving several hours just to be able to train and take lessons with the best instructors possible. This has led to him making remarkable progress, going from me armbarring him multiple times a day to achieving the same belt rank as me since I moved to Mexico. And that truly bothers me. I can't wait to go back home and submit him again. ...
2023-05-061h 06
Chaos & Order: With Matt GalloThe Intersection of Psychedelics and Martial Arts: Jiu-Jitsu Retreats for Mental and Physical Wellness with David ZwobodaDavid Zwoboda joins today to talk about how his unique combination of understanding modern medicine as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and the world of psychedelics blends to form a special approach to transformation and upgrading your spirituality.
The conversation touches on the apprehensions people may have before committing to going to a retreat, such as the cost of flights or safety concerns.
There is also a discussion on why people may hesitate to go on these retreats, such as fear of the challenging change that they know they need to make in their lives.
2023-04-261h 24The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 47. Zack MooreZack Moore is a dangerous conspiracy theorist who associates with the likes of Sam Tripoli, Eddie Bravo and Alex Jones. His views on supposed corruption within the United States government, especially surrounding the COVID pandemic response, are a serious threat to democracy and have rightfully earned him repeated shadowbans on all social media platforms. In response to digital censorship, Zack took it upon himself to publish a physical book, detailing the story of illustrious jiu jitsu wizard Eddie Bravo and his musical partner in crime, a gentleman named James Watson. I strongly encourage you to purchase a...
2023-04-201h 46The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 46. Micah BrakefieldMicah is a black belt and co-owner of 10th Planet Etobicoke and has some of the craziest highlight reel finishes in both MMA and grappling competition. You can find his instructionals at micahbrakefield.com or follow him on IG for more.Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Jiu Jitsu & Healing Retreat. Spaces are limited due to the small size of the retreat center and spots are already more than 75% filled. Visit becomingom.org/flowstate for all the info and to submit an...
2023-04-141h 09The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 45. Solo Episode - How I got here and where I'm headingI decided to record a solo episode giving a bit more background on how I went from Doctor of Physical Therapy to psychedelic facilitator, Ayahuasca apprentice, and organizer of the world's first plant medicine infused jiu jitsu retreats. Check out the retreat at becomingom.com/flowstateAnd here's a little video showing that art exhibit in Jerusalem that I mention in the podcast if you want to check it out. Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Jiu Jitsu & Healing Retreat. Spaces are l...
2023-03-0833 min
The Canadian Story187. Dr. David Zwoboda - Healing PlantsDavid is a doctor of physical therapy who started his own company to remotely take care of his fellow jiu jitsu athletes within just a year of finishing PT school. During that time though, he started down his own path of healing using plant medicines, and he became more interested in helping people improve their mental and spiritual health instead of just working on the physical aspects of wellness. Together with his wife, David is now helping others start or progress on their paths with plant medicines through facilitating private psilocybin ceremonies, organizing Ayahuasca retreats with indigenous healers in...
2023-03-071h 09
BJJ TECH NERD PODCASTDavid ZwobodaI had the huge honor of speaking with David Zwoboda. DR. David Zwoboda is a Physical Therapist who also practices Bjj . Such a Cool story and awesome dude ! Enjoy this podcast and Follow David on Instagram Via : davidzbjj
2023-02-2456 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 44. Steve KastenI'm joined today by 10th Planet Long Island black belt and academy owner, Steve Kasten. Not too long ago, in an effort to solve his own back pain, Steve stumbled upon the work of Paul Chek, which not only solved his physical issues but set him down a path of studying esoteric practices and schools of thought. This conversation ranges from the study of tarot and past life regression to psychedelics, breathwork, and what it's like to run an academy. You can find more about Steve on his IG @holisticjiujitsuAnd don't forget...
2023-02-141h 53The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 43. Chris ShagholiYou may know Chris as the dad of that 15 year old kid who tore apart a black belt's knee that one time. But did you know that he used to be a preacher and believed the earth to be only a few thousand years old? Did you know his view of the world changed by studying the work of Graham Hancock and Russel Carlson? Did you know that just a few months ago, he pulled all of his money out of long term stock market investments to go all in investing in himself, his community, and his passions?
2023-02-131h 24The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 42. Mental Joe Apparel w/ Chad McLeanAbout two and a half years ago, Chad's sons were sleeping just down the hal when he opened his gun safe, grabbed a pistol, and put the muzzle to his head. Since he's appearing on my podcast right now, you can guess how that story ends. Ultimately, this incident prompted him and his wife to start looking at some alternative treatment methods, putting him onto the path he walks today. Chad is the founder of Mental Joe, a nonprofit that promotes TRE therapy for PTSD and sells apparel with some pretty slick designs...
2023-02-101h 38
The Social Disorder PodcastDr. David Zwoboda - Natural HealingDr. David Zwoboda, host of The Way Broadly Podcast, joins us today to tell his story about losing his purpose over the pandemic and eventually finding it again in the most unlikely of places. David now hosts his own Jiu-Jitsu and plant medicine retreats in Mexico. Brining people into the understandings that helped save his own life in the hopes of saving theirs as well. ----- Find out more about David's plant medicine and Jiu-Jitsu retreats at: www.BecomingOm.com Pre-Order the DIGITAL version of "Consciousness Reality & Purpose" on...
2023-02-091h 30The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 41. Ceremonial v Recreational Medicine Use w/ CordiSo we set out on this episode to have me interview Cordi a bit about her experienes with microdosing, but it quickly devolved into a totally different discussion. Cordi first shares some of her tales about taking mushrooms in her earlier life, before she started down the path of working intentionally with medicine. Then we get into what makes medicine use actually ceremonial and we break down some of the elements of the process that we use with folks to make working with psilocybin (or any substance) a truly healing experience instead of being purely recreational.
2023-02-0858 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 40. David's harrowing first experience with LSD & microdosing lessonsCordi interviews me this time around to pull out some stories and some lessons learned from back when I was a wee lad first dipping my toes into the psychedelic waters. You'll hear about how I tripped for 13 hours straight and fully accepted that as my new reality, and how I used to say hello to the cows I would drive past when I was microdosing. To reap all the benefits of our combined wisdom and avoid making the same mistakes that Cordi and I did along our own journeys, head over to becomingom.com...
2023-02-0447 min
The Social Disorder PodcastThe Way Broadly w/ David ZwobodaThis episode is a recording of another podcast which I was the guest on, The Way Broadly podcast with host - David Zwoboda. The conversation was SO good that I asked to use it for my show as well! So, strap in for a good one and enjoy the show! ----- Find out more about David's plant medicine practices at: www.BecomingOm.com Pre-Order the DIGITAL version of "Consciousness Reality & Purpose" on Amazon TODAY: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS5FWLBK Subscribe to the...
2023-02-011h 46
Elbows Tight Podcast: The Beginners Journey Through Jiu-JitsuDr. David Zwoboda: Flow Roll With Life | Ep. 78Join us this week on Elbows Tight as we dive into the spiritual journey of David Zwoboda. David is an Ayahuasca apprentice, retreat facilitator, and microdosing consultant. David will share his story of discovering the power of psychedelics, his journey of Bhakti Yoga & the Bhagavad Gita, and his passion for helping others heal through the gifts of Mother
2023-02-011h 25The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 39. Dom the HypnotistYou may have guessed from his name, but my guest this week, Dom, is a professional hypnotist. This was a particularly interesting episode for me because we got into a lot of familiar topics such as changing subconsciously held ideas about self-image and self-worth, manifestation, and alternate planes of reality that may exist around us at all times. BUT while Cordi and I usually explore these topics through the lens of plant medicine, Dom takes a very different approach. While he is not a stranger to psychedelics himself, he does not think they are necessary...
2023-02-0154 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 38. Drew WeatherheadThis is an obscenely good podcast. Drew Weatherhead worked for 15 years as a welder, killing his soul to provide for his family. When his company was bought out and he lost his job, he decided to bet on himself and go all in on opening a jiu jitsu academy.Just as his academy started to pick up some steam, the government stepped in and shut him down during COVID. He tried everything he could to stay afloat, but with the government's boot on his neck, he ultimately made the decision to shut down the business...
2023-01-301h 45The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 37. An Intro to Mindful Microdosing: The 12 Week Roadmap to Transform Your LifeIn this episode, Cordi and I sit down to discuss the latest creation we are bringing to the world - our Mindful Microdosing program.This program was born, really, out of what we perceived to be a bit of a failure on our end. You see, we’ve been helping people get into microdosing for some time now.But previously, we would meet for a one-off, hour-long consultation where we would dig deep on someone’s life to be able to give some really valuable insights and advice, but then just send them...
2023-01-2536 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 36. Alex WendlingThis episode is being co-released on Alex's feed, as she actually interviewed me for this one. It was a nice change of pace to have the space to talk openly about all of the things I enjoy talking about, an opportunity I guess I do not afford myself often enough as I feel like my role as host should lie more in listening than speaking. You can catch Alex's show and much more on her youtube page here or follow her on Instagram.Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right...
2023-01-1834 min
MIKE'D UP!Following Your Heart Compass Featuring Dr. David ZwobodaDr. David Zwoboda is doctor of physical therapy, a jiu jitsu blue belt, he's launched multiple businesses and has relocated from NJ to Mexico with lovely wife Cordula. Together they organize very authentic Ayahuasca retreats. Follow Dr. David: IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidzbjj Ground Game Physiotherapy: https://www.groundgamephysio.com To learn more about our Ayahuasca retreats: https://www.becomingom.com/ayahuasca-retreat Plant Medicine Preservation Project supporting indigenous healers that Dr. David works with: https://www.plantmedicineproject.com ...
2022-12-1241 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 35. Jon McLernonI am joined today Jon McLernon, who I met as one of my mentors in an online fitness coaching mentorship program. Jon's chief work lies in helping people lose weight and keep it off, and you'll notice quickly in this podcast that much of his approach lies in his thoughtful and effective communication style. If you'd like to hear more from Jon, you can find him in the following places:- Facebook- Instagram- Twitter- His weight loss coaching siteThanks again for listening!Enrollment...
2022-12-081h 30The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 34. Jake BlanchardBack in August of 2021 I met Jocko Willink at his Origin Camp in Maine, and had him record the soundbyte at the start of these episodes. I met someone else that week - my buddy Jake Blanchard. But funnily enough, I completely forgot about this meeting until Cordi and I appeared on his podcast a few months back. Jake's story actually has a lot of parallels with Matt Enns from my last episode (Cordi and I have been slacking on recording episodes, so you get back to back guest interviews this week). His story is...
2022-11-161h 16The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 33. Matt EnnsI stumbled across Matt's Instagram somewhat randomly and was immediately hooked by the topics he discusses on there. I then do some digging, and realize he's a jiu jitsu guy who moved from Canada to Texas to escape the medical tyranny of the Great White North. Not only that, but I knew he was starting a coaching platform to help men live up to their highest potential. Based on this alone, I knew he'd be an interesting guy to talk to. Then I scrolled through his feed far enough to find a video about Sacred Geometry, and...
2022-11-091h 32The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 32. Snippets from the Bhagavad Gita w/ CordiThe Bhagavad Gita is essentially a short excerpt from a much, much larger story that was written thousands of years ago in India. It represents the central text of Bhakti Yoga, a path that comes from Hinduism. Think of it as sort of analogous to the Bible. My entire relationship with Cordi is really founded on this text; the first conversation we had started because she saw me reading it, and our shared love for this holy book provided the foundation of our friendship, and later romantic relationship. She was re-reading it recently and we...
2022-11-0232 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 31. Clayton LawI stumbled on Clayton's Instagram @clayton.moves a while back, and knew immediately I found someone I would vibe with after seeing him drinking a stout beer while wearing a Patagonia jacket and shorts with mushrooms printed all over them. Believe it or not, this is pretty much his marketing strategy for his offerings as a mobility coach and as a business coach to other online trainers - he just shows up consistently as himself. There are certainly some people who would not vibe with that, and thus not hire him as a coach. But are those...
2022-10-261h 42The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 30. Life in Mexico, conspiracy theories and more w/ CordiSo this one started out innocently enough, with Cordi wanting to interview me about my experience so far living in Mexico. Unfortunately (or fortunately if you are into this sort of thing) , we both got pretty stoned so this episode quickly ran off the rails and into the territory of conspiracy theories and everything wrong with the world. Apologies if the ending sounds a bit abrupt - I did my best to turn our long rambling conversation into a listen-able episode, and this is the end result. Enjoy getting to know us a little better as...
2022-10-1940 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 29. Seb LavoieSeb is a jiu jitsu black belt, CrossFit beast, and retired first responder whose career included many years leading the Emergency Response Team in his province, the equivalent to a SWAT team in the states. Recently he had a series of harrowing experiences with life-threatening complications following a routine surgery, which we don't even touch on today. What we do get into is some of his origin story, and how the adversity he faced as a kid helped fuel his future career in law enforcement. We also get into some more esoteric territory, exploring the relationship between...
2022-10-121h 22The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 28. Cannabis Use w/ CordiIn this episode we talk about the constructive, intentional use of cannabis. And then I get distracted thinking about steak...Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Jiu Jitsu & Healing Retreat. Spaces are limited due to the small size of the retreat center and spots are already more than 75% filled. Visit becomingom.org/flowstate for all the info and to submit an application. Or for info on our online healing programs, DM us the word INFO on Instagram.
2022-09-2833 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 27. Ryan FirinaiuRyan is a 21 year old amateur MMA fighter who has taken the Mexican muay thai scene by storm with his masterful Stockton Slap technique that he developed back in the days of bloody turf wars between Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses on the dangerous streets of his hometown, Stockton CA. Ryan initially got into martial arts after being robbed of his Bible at gunpoint by three Mormons when he was knocking on doors after school one day, and he knew that he needed to find a constructive means of learning self-defense to help him avoid a similar fate of ending...
2022-09-211h 13The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 26. Post-Ayahuasca RecapCordi and I recently returned from facilitating our latest Ayahuasca retreat down in Peu, and we sit down today to do a bit of a debrief and discuss some of the experience. Visit becomingom.com/ayahuasca-retreat to learn more about our retreats and register for upcoming dates, or visit plantmedicineproject.com to support our nonprofit. Spreading awareness and contributing donations helps to expand the Amazon jungle, support an indigenous family, and sponsor the healing journey of a veteran with PTSD. Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState J...
2022-09-1440 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 25. Macrodosing, Trip Sitters & Psychedelic Guides w/ CordiIn this episode Cordi and I divert from the conversations we've been having about microdosing and dig into the opposite end of the spectrum - the macrodose. If you've ever been confused by the terms "trip sitters" and "psychedelic guides" or the phrase "holding space," we try to parse out the meanings of these and other terms to give you a clearer picture of what the hell people are talking about. If you are starting your journey with psychedelics and are feeling called to go beyond the microdose, this episode should offer some solid information t...
2022-08-3140 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 24. Nick TarantaSo somehow Nick and I were on the same mats together in NJ for about 4 hours one day for a seminar, and managed to never speak to each other until I moved down to Mexico. While we may have missed our chance to do one of these in person for now, Nick and I have quite a bit to talk about. In this one we touch on a bit of his story of leaving a corporate job that was making him miserable, his transition to selling diamonds in NYC, and now his latest life upgrade of going a...
2022-08-241h 46The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 23. Getting into the Medicine World w/ CordiWhile life in Mexico has a lot of upsides, one annoyance is the frequency of power and internet outages. So, on a recent day when I had a lot of work to be doing on my computer, we lost power, and I had to change plans.Naturally, Cordi and I broke out the recorder to tape an episode and still make good use of our time. I wanted to do a bit more of an interview with her on this one, to hear some more about her journey getting into the world of medicine work t...
2022-08-1721 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 22. Scott BensonJoining me this week is my boy Scott, who was in town in Tulum for a Tantra Yoga retreat with his girlfriend. Since he had just gotten out of that retreat the very morning we recorded this episode, we didn't really get into it to give him some time to digest the entire experience. Scott is quite an interesting fellow, one who inspires me with his journey of self-growth and his current level of self-reliance, living out in the sticks and growing and hunting most of his food. While we didn't get into the weeds too...
2022-08-101h 09The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 21. Microdosing Pt 2 w/ CordiAlright so it seems that these mini-episodes are just going to be about microdosing for the foreseeable future. In this one we get into some Q&A's with questions that were written in to us over the past couple of weeks, and realize that we need to dedicate a full episode each to the additional practices we recommend along with microdosing (journaling, meditating, etc) and to the region of the brain known as the Default Mode Network and how that interacts with psychedelics. Cordi has a course being released soon all about microdosing and how...
2022-08-0344 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 20. Danielle BarryDani is a friend that Cordi and I have connected with here in Tulum, Mexico, where she is currently staying and working as a yoga teacher. Dani has been traveling the world for almost 10 years, living in one place for more than a few months only when COVID caused all travel to grind to a halt. I thought we would get into some of her travel stories on this one and talk about her road trips around the US as a tour manager for various bands and marketing brands, but the conversation tended to stay at the...
2022-07-271h 25The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 19. Microdosing Pt. 1 w/ CordiThis episode is not intended to provide any medical advice, and certainly does not promote the use of illegal substances. Cordi and I sit down this week (with a new background for anyone watching on youtube) to discuss microdosing psilocybin and LSD. In this episode we get into a bit of the why and how behind microdosing and some of our personal experiences with it. Stay tuned for part 2 to dig into a bit more of the research and neuroscience involved & to hear answers to some listener questions. Thanks again for listening!
2022-07-2046 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 18. "Fredo"When I first met my guest this week, I was pretty intimidated by him. He's a huge, gruff-seeming man who beat my ass on my first day at jiu jitsu in Mexico. But as we became friends, I came to know him more deeply and realized what a sweet guy he truly is. And after hearing some of his story, I can understand why his default is to project a tough, "don't fuck with me" kind of attitude. "Fredo" as we'll call him started off his criminal career getting into drugs when he was pretty yo...
2022-07-142h 39The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 17. Psychedelics and Safety w/ CordiI think one problem in the emerging world of psychedelics, of which I am definitely guilty, is painting these substances as a panacea. No doubt society stands to benefit from the widespread adoption, normalization and use of psychedelics, but they are not without their dangers as well. In this mini-episode, Cordi and I discuss psychedelic safety. We break down what types of people should not take psychedelics or must exercise extreme caution around their use, potential interactions with some common pharmaceutical drugs, and how to identify a reputable center to work with. I'm trying out a...
2022-07-0640 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 16. Pedro RodriguezI am joined today by the AJP top ranked purple belt in Mexico and #2 ranked purple belt in all of North America, my Jiu Jitsu instructor Pedro Rodriguez. We discuss his transformation from a rebellious, unhealthy teen to a high level vegan athlete & owner of Bahia Jiu Jitsu in his home town of Puerto Vallarta. And of course we, we discuss the role that psilocybin mushrooms played in this transformation. Beyond being a ruthless competitor and excellent instructor, Pedro has a reverence for the culture & tradition around psychedelic use which surprised me to hear, and...
2022-06-291h 38The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 15. All About Journaling Practices w/ CordiAlright this is the first attempt at something new; we recorded this audio for the podcast as well as a video version which will be up on a future YouTube channel for Cordi's business, BecomingOm. The idea with this series is to talk about a specific topic each time and leave you guys with some actionable ideas or strategies straightaway after listening. I want these to be "bite sized" episodes, but this one accidentally went for almost 45 minutes so I guess we'll keep working on that. Quick recap of the practices we talked about:...
2022-06-2242 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 14. Bre RedmondStrap in folks cause this is a good one, eh. I am joined on this episode by someone I met by pure chance as she's been staying at the same Airbnb as Cordi and me here in Puerto Vallarta. Bre has quite a storied past, full of adversity brought about by her own choices (like failing as a drug dealer while pregnant at the age of 16) and through no fault of her own (like being pronounced dead at the scene of a car wreck as a child). A lesser person may have ended up trapped in the p...
2022-06-151h 30The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 13. Crash IIAs promised, this is the second episode I recorded with my Jiu Jitsu instructor Crash right before I moved away from the US. If you haven't already, go listen to episode 11 for part one. The War of Art by Steven PressfieldInstagram Links: Crash's personal pageVenator Human PerformanceNodens OutdoorsThanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Jiu Jitsu & Healing Retreat. Spaces are limited due to the small size of the retreat center and spots...
2022-06-081h 25The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 12. Ayahuasca Part IIOn this episode, Cordi and I recap our recent trip to Peru where we organized and facilitated our first Ayahuasca retreat together. Other than some hiccups with travel (i.e. missing a flight and getting stuck in Mexico City because I was an idiot) and having to show a negative PCR test just to get into a grocery store in Pucallpa, the trip was overall a massive success and an amazing experience. If you haven't already, go listen to our first Ayahuasca episode together that covers intention setting, preparation and why people seek out the medicine. This...
2022-06-011h 17The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 11. CrashCrash (aka Matt) is a Jiu Jitsu black belt under Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec, and was my primary instructor for a while as I was attending the morning class in Saddle Brook, NJ. In addition to being a truly remarkable Jiu Jitsu coach, Crash is an avid hunter and we get deep into the weeds of what goes through his mind during a hunt in this episode. It is an understatement to call this truly fascinating; I felt totally transfixed as I sat across from him listening to Crash explain all of this. Crash currently...
2022-05-251h 38The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 10. Susan HuSusan Hu is a Bhakti yogini and meditation teacher who works with the Bhakti Center in New York. She hosted a New Year's meditation retreat in Upstate New York that Cordi and I attended back in January, which gave us the opportunity to record this phenomenal episode. We hit all the usual suspects that you've come to expect from me like Jiu Jitsu, psychedelics and the Bhagavad Gita, as well as some interesting thoughts from Susan on working with dreams, where creativity comes from, and how to balance violence with loving everyone. While she is...
2022-05-1152 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 9. A Primer on AyahuascaThis episode has been a long time coming - Cordi and I have sat down to record it many times and it usually devolved into us just hanging out and talking. But I knew this episode needed to exist because I've gotten so much interest and so many questions from friends in the jiu jitsu community, and I wanted to provide one consolidated resource for people to learn more. This episode provides some insight into what made me decide to sit with Mother Ayahuasca and my process of preparing for ceremony, what I learned, and how I've...
2022-04-281h 04The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 8. Phil McEntee IVOkay last one with Phil for a while. This episode was recorded several months ago, before my wife and I made the move to Mexico. You'll hear me say a prayer before we take a microdose, discuss dealing with our feelings towards those who have wronged our loved ones, the fractal nature of the universe and much more. If you dug this conversation, check these out: - Ram Dass Here and Now Podcast- Alan Watts Being in the Way Podcast - Wisdom of the Sages Podcast- The Book of Dharma by...
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The Psychedelic AthleteDr David Zwoboda, BJJ Physical TherapistDavid Zwoboda, Ground Game Physio, trains under Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec and specializes in physical therapy for grapplers and other combat athletes. He also is a proud practitioner of Ayahuasca and the positive and powerful use of psychedelics. He has been a great friend to get to know and is one of the smartest, most level, and great conversationalists that I know. He is somebody I really want to get on as often as possible. We could talk for days. So much for BJJ and non BJJ people to consider from this one. Thank you for taking the time and dr...
2022-01-241h 50The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 7. Phil McEntee IIIHopefully you guys enjoy listening to Phil and I since there will be a lot more of it. In this episode we discuss the beneficial effects of meditating while microdosing Portobello mushrooms, how I spend way too much time on Instagram, and what Phil does while he poops every morning. Of course, we also discuss the interplay of spirituality and Jiu Jitsu. Thank you for listening, or at least reading about listening. Hare Krishna. Things mentioned in this episode:- Ram Dass Here and Now Podcast- Alan Watts Being in the Way Podcast ...
2021-12-151h 53The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastMindfulness for Grapplers #1 - An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation(0:00-1:10) A Little About Me(1:12-4:53) A Brief Primer on Mindfulness Meditation(4:55-13:10) Guided Meditation (13:12-14:32) Closing Gratitude Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Jiu Jitsu & Healing Retreat. Spaces are limited due to the small size of the retreat center and spots are already more than 75% filled. Visit becomingom.org/flowstate for all the info and to submit an application. Or for info on our online healing programs, DM us the word INFO on Instagram.
2021-10-1914 minThe Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 6. "Spanish" Mike GonzalezSpanish Mike is a Jiu Jitsu black belt and former MMA fighter under Karel "Silver Fox" Pravec, whose patience, communication skills, and genuine desire to help others make him a phenomenal instructor himself. Through his years as a fighter and his innate interest in psychology, he has cultivated an interesting perspective on the human mind, and a unique set of skills to master his own. He now endeavors to help others do the same through his page https://www.instagram.com/findingsolaceincombat/Thanks again for listening!Enrollment is open right now for the 2026 Operation FlowState Ji...
2021-10-181h 17The Plant Medicine For PTSD PodcastThe Way Broadly Archive - 5. Ryan MichlerRyan Michler is a veteran, father, entrepreneur and Jiu Jitsu blue belt as of the time of this recording. He is a man in the true sense of the word. A "comprehensive man" as Mr. Jason Wilson might put it. Ryan brought a different perspective to the table than what I am used to. We discuss our respective struggles with our egos, which lie on opposite ends of the spectrum, and we discuss what it means to find balance there and in all aspects of life. We talk about how God wants you to fight and pursue...
2021-09-0555 min