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Dan Go ThoughtsDan Go Thoughts | Ep 26 | Behind the Laser | A Conversation with Rachel Rumstein & Aaron ChiAaron Chi and Rachel Ramstein are the hosts of the podcast SOMA (Stories of Modern Awakening). They had me as one of their first guests when they started. They interviewed me about my discovery that I published at the beginning of 2022 (here is a link to that video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO6lMp9xC-I&t=1067s). They were then intrigued by what I had found and wanted to try it themselves. After doing so they suggested coming on my show and talking about their experience. This is our conversation. We get into the discovery, its...2022-12-3153 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningFrontiers of Psychedelic Therapy w/ Steve ThayerThe horizons of psychedelic supported psychotherapy are constantly being expanded and reimagined, and this weeks’ guest is at the forefront of the research and clinical trial effort. Meet Dr. Steve Thayer, co-host of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, who joins us today to discuss the current psychedelic renaissance, where it’s going, and his unique role within it as a therapist specializing in PTSD and former member of the LDS church.Introducing Dr SteveSteve’s background in the Mormon church and how he began to question his religion after experiencing a crisis of faithS...2022-11-0853 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningMushrooms & the Pursuit of Infinity w/ Josh LeonardIn 1962, Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert bridged the spiritual and psychedelic discourse, introducing the concept of reliable entheogens to the contemporary psychedelic research effort. Today’s guest, a former staunch atheist, tells us how he stumbled into God Consciousness via a mushroom journey and his passion for sharing that experience with others.Join our survey of psilocybin through various historical, cultural, and religious lenses as we interview Josh Leonard, co-host of the Pursuit of Infinity podcast. Is the iconography we experience under the influence of psychedelics inspired by ancient cultures? How do western religions and eastern philosophies al...2022-09-2752 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningConsciousness in a Nutshell w/ Jay & Lindy NelsonFor many, intuition labels psychedelic experiences as threatening, knowing that character defects and shameful behaviors are bound to confront them under the influence. But what happens if we lean into that fear? What do the molecules have to teach us, and how can we heed their teachings?After years of dissatisfaction and a cynical world view leading to psychological and emotional struggle, Jay Nelson was catapulted into the vulnerability of a life curiosity by way of an unintentional LSD overdose. From there, Jay became obsessed with the hard questions of consciousness, and began devoting his life, in...2022-09-201h 00
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningThe Mystic in the Float Tank - Spontaneous Awakening & Integration w/ Beni SummersSo you’ve had a psychedelic or psychedelic adjacent experience. What comes next? This week we sit down with Beni Summers, Rabbinic Intern at Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Supports, to discuss psychedelic integration, float tanks, Buddhist psychology, and Jewish mysticism as we cultivate a deeper understanding of ecstatic states and the fruits they bear."Something that floating taught me was that I have, or that we as people, have the whole keyring with every key attached to our being. I used to think that you had to go out and find the keys, in a book, in a pi...2022-09-131h 01
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningComing Together - Healing Through Sex & Intimacy w/ Celeste HirschmanDoes sexuality hold the key to healing our deepest wounds? Join us as we dive into the roots of our sexual identity to understand how our core desires originate from early traumas, and explore ways to heal through sex and relationships.This week we sit down with, Celeste Hirschman, a sex therapist and co-creator of the Somatica Method. Celeste draws on her training in attachment psychology, sociology, gender studies, and body-based modalities to help individuals deepen into their experiences of pleasure, and realize their full potential.Sex & EnergyAaron discusses his introduction...2022-09-061h 00
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningA Psychic Moment - Metaphysical Healing Through Light and Chaos w/ Joseph GrayshockThis week, we share the tale of a divine encounter with a psychic who weaves his wisdom in unique ways - and discuss how light and chaos work together in the process of healing and awakening.Joseph Grayshock is a metaphysical healer whose craft was born of chaos and honed through difficult life experiences. We talk to Joseph about his personal story of awakening to psychic abilities and how that now informs his healing practice.Whether it be crystals and chaos magick, yoga and meditation, psychadelics and spirits, or shamanism and voodo, we explore the...2022-08-2248 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningThe Sacred Prostitute: Sex Work for Healing and Transformation w/ David WichmanCan sex facilitate transformation and healing? And what role do sex workers play in this dynamic? Join us as we discuss sexuality as a vehicle for personal growth and the role of the sacred intimate in creating safety and acceptance around sexual space.This week’s guest, David Wichman, is an award winning author, speaker, sex, love & intimacy guide, soundbath practitioner, and lover of all things wild. Driven by his deep compassion for individuals seeking healing and human connection, David found a calling in sex work, and then saw his practice evolve through the integration of ritual an...2022-08-1552 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningCannabis & Creativity: A Comedian’s Perspective w/ Gabby Jordan BrownA 2021 Gallup poll revealed that 49% of US adults have used marijuana at least once, but what percentage of those individuals use cannabis to facilitate self-discovery, integrate difficult emotions, or enhance creative pursuits? Join us for an honest conversation about the reality of cannabis use, and the possibilities available when one chooses to get high consciously.In this episode we are joined by NYC native comedian, producer and writer, and co-host of Two Nosy Meerkats podcast, Gabby Jordan Brown to discuss how she has integrated cannabis into her creative pursuits, and how it has influenced her writing and...2022-08-0856 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningSearch for the Spirit Molecule - DMT & Prophecy in the Hebrew Bible w/ Rick StrassmanCan the release of endogenous DMT be the key to understanding the biblical prophetic experience? And how does one square modern psychedelic experiences of transcendence and mystical reality with religious conceptions of prophecy? Join us as we dive deeper into Rick’s Strassman’s theory of theo-neurology and his search for the connection between DMT and mystical experience in the context of the Hebrew bible.Rick Strassman is an author, psychiatrist, and researcher whose groundbreaking research into the effects of DMT led him on a personal journey through tangled webs of academia, psychedelics, Zen Buddhism, and ultimately a re...2022-08-0153 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningSearch for the Spirit Molecule - A Clinical Study of DMT Experiences w/ Rick StrassmanCan DMT produce inherently spiritual experiences? This week we profile the work of Dr. Rick Strassman, whose seminal study on the effects of DMT set the stage for contemporary clinical psychedelic research.Rick Strassman is an author, psychiatrist, and researcher for whom an interest in chemistry, psychology, and altered states fostered a passion to reduce suffering by finding the link between neurochemistry and spiritual experience.In this episode, we talk with Rick about the early psychedelic experiences that inspired him to explore the function of these substances, and DMT in particular, in an effort to...2022-07-2547 min
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningLiving in a DMT Simulation: The Intersection of Psychedelics and Science w/ Danny GolerCould we be living in a simulated universe? Suspend your disbelief for 68 minutes as we consider the implications of what can be observed under the influence of DMT with the aid of a 650nm refractive laser, and explore a metaphysical discovery that could change the way we understand our world forever.This week’s guest, entrepreneur and psychonaut Danny Goler was always interested in the big question. An early interest in physics set Danny on a psychedelic trajectory fueled by an undying commitment to scientific discovery. While many have postulated that DMT space is an objective and se...2022-07-181h 08
SOMA - Stories of Modern AwakeningConnectors: Psychedelics as a Gateway to Mystical Experience w/ Scott VinebergIn Tantra Yoga, the left-hand path provides a means to access deep spiritual wisdom by engaging in the use of substances and practices often considered taboo. Specifically, psychedelics like LSD, mushrooms, ayahuasca, DMT, and iboga can provide similar insights as years of disciplined meditation and spiritual practice if approached with the proper attitude and intention. In this episode, we sit down with long-time psychedelic facilitator, qigong practitioner, and social entrepreneur Scott Vineberg to discuss his unique perspective on psychedelic journeywork informed by his practice and study of various spiritual traditions. Plus, we explore the emerging consensus that p...2022-07-111h 04