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The 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!If you'd like to support the show, the best way is to leave a 5 Star rating on Spotify, or write me a review on Apple Podcasts. 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
Modern Canadian Shooter Podcast43- Becoming OM: Plant Medicine, BJJ, and Mental HealthOn the second final episode of 2023, we cover something that we've been pretty open about when it comes to how passionate we are about it. And that thing would be Mental Health. And who better to talk about mental health than one of the minds at Becoming OM. The podcast episode features a conversation between Pat and and Dr. David Zwoboda covering topics such as winter blues, mental well-being, and plant medicine. David shares his experiences in Tulum, Mexico, and discusses his involvement in...2023-12-201h 59
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.
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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!If you'd like to support the show, the best way is to leave a 5 Star rating on Spotify, or write me a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much for your support. To learn more about our coaching programs and retreat offerings, visit https...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!If you'd like to support the show, the best way is to leave a 5 Star rating on S...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 : davidzbjj2023-02-2456 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!If you'd like to...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!If...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 22