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Conversations With The MindEpisode 100 - Kevin Matthews - Human Rights, Mindlessness, Freedom, & Peak ExperiencesToday, on the BIGGEST award-winningest 100th Podcast Episode premier deluxe release, we speak with friend of the show, Kevin Matthews. Keven, a return guest, spoke a bit about re-democratizing aspects of politics through his new online platform VoteNature.org. We talk drug policy and reform including touching on the subject of Legalization/Decriminalization/Regulated/Unregulated-or Both for future drug reform and Kevin shared with us about all of the different projects he has recently been active with. Kevin and I share some personal stories of healing from recent and riff on the BIG existential questions!! You'll definitely want to get...2021-09-222h 33

Conversations With The MindEpisode 99 - Dr. Jen Currin-McCulloch - Mind/Body Connection, Gaining from Suffering, Grief/Loss/Hope/MeaningOn today's award winning episode of the Conversations With the Mind Podcast, we speak with very special guest Dr. Jen Currin-McCulloch. Jen and I discuss the importance of the Mind-Body connection and find ourselves deep in the weeds discussing existential questions as well as discussing the concept of finding and living into one's life purpose. Jen tells us all about her research into hope and meaning-making as well as her COVID research into the impact that pets have had on people during their time in isolation. Super interesting!!! We share our love for doggies too. Jen and I also discu...2021-08-292h 20

Conversations With The MindEpisode 98 - Sean McAllister - Chacruna, Many Selves, Shifting the Collective ConsciousnessToday we speak with esteemed guest Sean McAllister. Sean and I discuss his work as a lawyer focusing on cannabis and psychedelics and his work on numerous national decriminalization campaigns. He and I discuss his long history of drug policy reform advocacy and the the struggles and successes of these ventures as well as what the future holds and how you, the listeners, can help move these issues forward. Sean and I discuss his personal stories of trauma and healing through alternative states of consciousness and try to sort out the differences between Mind and Consciousness. What a great show...2021-08-092h 16

Conversations With The MindEpisode 97 - Tiffany Banks - Mystical Experiences, Neurodiversity, Social NormsToday we speak with esteemed guest Tiffany Banks. Tiffany and I are both in the same PhD cohort at the School of Social Work at Colorado State University. She specializes in research and advocacy for individuals who are neurodiverse, a much needed field of study. Tiffany and I discuss her work in the field and then dig deep into my work on the Mystical Experience. Tiffany has some great questions regarding my research topic that we sort through as I attempt to make it clearer for her and for the listeners what it is exactly that I am studying. We di...2021-07-231h 59

Conversations With The MindEpisode 96 - Sara Gael - Harm Reduction, Treating the Mind Like A Puppy, Psychedelic HorizonsToday we speak with esteemed guest Sara Gael with whom I serve on the Denver Psilocybin Policy Review Panel. Sara and I talk about her psychedelic origins and what got her interested in the study of consciousness and the application of harm reduction strategies for challenging experiences. We cover some of her amazing career working for MAPS (the Multi-Disciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), some of her ground breaking past projects, and some of her new and upcoming projects in this space. We speak a bit about Astrology and connect on a number of different ideas as well. I hope you...2021-07-142h 06

Conversations With The MindEpisode 95 - Jason Sienknecht - Mind at Large, The Addiction of Mental Illness, Sacred Texts & PoetryOn today's fantabulous episode of the Conversations With the Mind Podcast, we speak with good friend, fellow Ketamine Therapist, and long-time explorer of Consciousness, Jason Sienknecht. Wow, what an amazing show this was as we delved into the deep recesses of our individual and collective consciousness. Jason reflects on his years of experience as a psychonaut exploring his and others' consciousness and he shares some of his most transformative stories of his journeys. I ask Jason about his experience being a twin and if there are any instances of "strange happenings" between them through their shared genetic connections. We talk...2021-01-292h 36

Conversations With The MindEpisode 94 - Nicole Blanchette - Combat Athlete Research, Overcoming Sport Injuries through Sport Psychology, Community NeurosisYou're going to love this new episode of the Conversations With The Mind Podcast!!! Today we interview Nicole Blanchette, a PhD student working in the fields of clinical mental health and sport and performance psychology. We talk about her current research project focusing on female combat athletes. Nicole tells us about her more than 10 year experience with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai and her challenges in overcoming a double hip injury as well as other challenges. We discuss her experience as a therapist both in New York City and how it compares to therapy work in a small town com...2021-01-232h 30

Conversations With The MindEpisode 93 - Milena Casamassima - Self as Devine Collective Energy, Building Empathy Through Community, & Masculinity vs. Toxic MasculinityOn today's award winning episode of the Conversations With The Mind Podcast, we speak with Milena Casamassima about her interests in Social Work and Public Health and how her interests have changed or been enhanced during the global pandemic. We talk about different views and approaches towards COVID and the next phase of overcoming this virus. She and I delve deep into our shared interest around drug policy reform, harm-reduction, and safe use sites as means to change our public perception of healthy drug use for our modern society. We also dig into the idea of policing, not only for...2021-01-152h 19

Conversations With The MindEpisode 92 - Dr. Jim Fadiman & Adam Bramlage - Your Symphony of Selves, Psychedelic Exploration in the 60s and 70s, and Psychedelics for Human Performance and EvolutionOn today's AMAZING episode of the Conversations With The Mind Podcast, we speak with esteemed guests Dr. Jim Fadiman and Adam Bramlage in a whirlwind of consciousness topics. Jim tells us both stories about his life and of the world of psychedelics back in the 60's and 70's up until today. Jim discusses his newest book about Consciousness and the Self. Adam talks to us about his collaborations with Jim in the realm of microdosing and his company Flo State micro. We talk about the healing potentials of altered states and even more exciting, the potentials that these states of...2020-12-203h 01

Conversations With The MindEpisode 91 - Dr. Matthew MacKenzie - A Philosophical Journey Through Consciousness, Living a Wise Life, & Embodied LuminosityOn today's episode of the Conversations With The Mind Podcast I speak with my 'Metaphysics of the Self' professor at Colorado State University, Dr. Matthew MacKenzie. Matt is the current Chair of the Philosophy Department at CSU and teaches a variety of interesting subjects including Metaphysics of the Self, Philosophy of the Mind, and takes much of his philosophical expertise from the Indian, Buddhist, and Contemporary Western Philosophical Traditions. On today's show we discuss the Self and Consciousness at great depths and look at constructs such as; the Embodied Self, the Life-Mind Continuity Thesis, the Advaita Tradition of Indian Th...2020-12-133h 02

Conversations With The MindEpisode 90 - Spencer Bath - America is Not the America You Think It Is, Deso-despair, Parasitic MagicReady to go on a ride within the mind of Spencer Bath? Well today on the show that is exactly what we do. We talk about dozens of alternative theories on history as well as on today's events which I found very compelling to think about and consider. We talk about the possibility that COVID and the way it is being handled is a planned action against the human population meant to divide and isolate us and prepare us for an ushering of further future restrictions. We talk all things mind-control and dig into the history around this malicious prac...2020-12-042h 49

Conversations With The MindEpisode 89 - Sean Lawlor - Ego Attachment, Integrating Heart & Mind, The Many Constructs of the SelfToday on this Pulitzer Prize winning episode of the podcast we speak with Sean Lawlor, a good friend, freelance journalist, and traveler of inner and outer worlds. Sean and I talk about his journalistic endeavors and how he uses his fiction writing to not only aid in his personal exploration of his many selves as well as a tool for personal therapeutics, but how he utilizes his writing to assist others in their own similar processes. We both share stories of consciousness exploration through our psychedelic adventures and tap into the monomyth, the great Hero's Journey that we all ar...2020-11-132h 23

Conversations With The MindEpisode 88 - Adam Bramlage - Microdosing for Life and Performance, Practicing Daydreaming, Bringing the Universe to YouOn today's award winning episode of the podcast we speak with Adam Bramlage about all things microdosing. He discusses his company Flow State Micro and his efforts to both educate and coach individuals in their personal use of microdosing psilocybin both for healing and for physical, mental, and spiritual performance enhancement. We dig into the many benefits of microdosing including but not limited to; enhanced creativity, enhanced problem solving, improvements in athletic performance, eliciting the FLOW state, and overall general mental health. We discuss the origins of the wise mushroom as well as how humans co-evolved alongside and even fro...2020-11-062h 44

Conversations With The MindEpisode 87 - Melanie Jimenez - Religion & Politics, Shadow Work, America is a TeenagerOn this Nobel Prize Winning Episode we speak with superstar Melanie Jimenez. Melanie is an Austrian-born badass and she come to the show to share her numerous perspectives on American culture, Consciousness, and Jiu-Jitsu among other topics. We spend a good deal of time talking about the many ways in which the United States is just in its teenage years and how the American culture and political systems are viewed from other countries. She and I talk about her 5-MEO-DMT experience and her ongoing but fruitful Shadow Work. I also enlighten her on a few Sport Psychology concepts that are...2020-10-092h 38

Conversations With The MindEpisode 86 - Michelle Trumble - Shamanism, Women's Groups, Re-WildingWhat a pleasure to have Michelle as a return guest to the show! Today we dig a little deeper into her shamanic path. She discusses her interests, healing, and organization of healing women's groups and widens my perspectives on the power of community. We talk about her journeys through motherhood and how she tries to treat each day as its own ceremony. Powerful! We talk about the need in our culture to re-wild ourselves to bring us into better balance and harmony, not only within ourselves, but also with nature and the world around us. We talk balance in the...2020-09-192h 29

Conversations With The MindEpisode 85 - Del Jolly - Your Children Are Not Your Children, Unlimited Sciences, Psychedelic RefugeesToday we speak with esteemed guest Del Jolly. Del is a co-founder and director with Unlimited Sciences, a psychedelic research organization dedicated to studying the impacts of Decriminalization. Del comes from a position leading business development for Charlotte’s Web Hemp oil, the world’s largest CBD oil producer. Del is currently on the community board of advisors to the Realm of caring, a high impact cannabis non-profit, and was the outreach director to the Decriminalize Denver campaign, which passed a historical initiative to decriminalize psilocybin in the city of Denver. He is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (No-Gi) practitioner under t...2020-09-122h 24

Conversations With The MindEpisode 84 - Christine Pateros - Honoring the Elements, Safety in Witnessing, Why Are You Doing What You're Doing?Today we speak with friend and professional peer, Christine Pateros. She is a Seeker and Seer and acts as a bridge between worlds in hers and others' lives. On top of that, Chris is a painter, a Western trained Registered Nurse, a Ketamine Psychotherapist and a psychedelic researcher. She was trained in shamanic energy medicine by the indigenous peoples of Peru. What a fantastic connection and conversation we had! We get into the weeds about Ceremony and Ritual in medicine work and for use in general through our life experience, the healing potentials of altered states, and the possible land...2020-09-052h 26

Conversations With The MindEpisode 83 - Alyssa Gursky - The Path of the Bodhisattva, Healthy Skepticism, and Immersive ArtToday we speak with friend and professional peer, Alyssa Gursky. Alyssa is an art therapist, an artist herself, and a psychedelic therapist working with Ketamine and Cannabis. We had a lovely discussion about her experiences and adventures in Colorado as well as her path of growth and learning through her time at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. We question whether this reality is actually one of the heaven realms, to be realized with a change in perception. We discuss the times of COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and some wonderful potentials in the world of alternative healing; much needed in a ti...2020-08-281h 55

Conversations With The MindEpisode 82 - Andrew Walsh - Formative Experiences, Harnessing Vibration, Sound BathingToday we speak with Andrew Walsh, a therapist in training specializing in sound therapies and psychosomatic modalities. He tells us about the science and healing potentials behind sound therapies and gives good advice for us all who are interested in using this available tool. We go into some of the history of the science of sound and its uses across the ages for healing, architecture, and connection to the Gods! We distinguish between subconscious and unconscious and unfold deeper layers of the great mystery. www.pathwei.com athomwalsh@gmail.com www.Mind-Ops.com 2020-08-212h 12

Conversations With The MindEpisode 81 - Mike Bidwell - Positive Spin on the Apocalypse, Martial Arts Beyond the Martial, and Trip that is ParenthoodToday we speak with esteemed guest, Professor Mike Bidwell. He is a BJJ blackbelt and the mind, body, and soul behind FloLife BJJ both online and in his academy in Lakewood, Colorado and is the creator of BJJ after 40. Mike and I went deep on this one and discussed all sorts of things ranging from: martial arts as a spiritual practice, warriorship in the modern age, BJJ philosophy and BJJ parenting, the intersections of BJJ/Psychedelics/Cannabis, and a positive spin on the current apocalypse. We discuss the importance of learning from everyone on our journeys through this dimension and...2020-07-172h 34

Conversations With The MindEpisode 80 - Ontorio Jackson - Black Lives Matter, COVID-19, and the Politics of the Modern WorldToday we sit down for a deep conversation with friend Ontorio Jackson. We address the state of society, politics, and human evolution. Ontorio and I cover a wide range of relevant topics and come to some personal solution and action steps to affect positive change in our modern world. Check it out! This is a good one!! ocj4@hotmail.com www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2020-07-102h 23

Conversations With The MindEpisode 79 - Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross - Doing the Difficult, Making the Moment Better, & PersistenceToday we speak with esteemed guest, Kevin "The Soul Assassin" Ross. Kevin has long been one of my all-time favorite fighters previously having held numerous top-level Muay-Thai belts in countless promotions. We discuss a great number of topics including but not limited to; embracing challenge, persistence and adversity, social conditioning and politics, psychological return from injury, and the insides of a fighter's mind. He tells us about his upbringing and his path to get to where he's at, useful for us all. Thanks Kevin for coming on the show! This was one of my favorite conversations yet! thes...2020-06-262h 29

Conversations With The MindEpisode 78 - Dr. Scott Folkman - Mind as Commentator, Cultural/Ancestral Programming, & Meta-ConsciousnessWhat a treat! Today we speak with dear friend, Dr. Scott Folkman. Scott is a good friend of mine that shares interests in Jiu-Jitsu, Holistic Health, and the quest for Knowledge. We go deeper into the discussion of meta-consciousness in this episode than we have ever gone before. Truly mind-expanding!! He and I discuss a number of topics including but not limited to; free-will, simulation theory, undoing intergenerational trauma, yoga, BJJ, and the habit traps we often fall into. What a fun time!! Thanks Scott! Enjoy folks! ThisYogaJourney on YouTube www.Mind-Ops.com Mind...2020-06-192h 24

Conversations With The MindEpisode 77 - Colby Kelly - Examining Whiteness, the 10,000 hour Idea, & Riffing on the Stream of ConsciousnessWe got to sit down today and speak with good friend, Colby Kelly. A friend from the Jiu-Jitsu and MMA world, initially, we talk about the evolution of friendship and individual paths. He and I discuss all sorts of aspects of consciousness and how it interacts with the human Ego. We talk oppression, ancestry, spirituality, and many other subjects. Thanks Colby! This was a spectacular episode!! ColbyMKelly on Instagram Colby Kelly on Facebook www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2020-06-122h 13

Conversations With The MindEpisode 76 - Dylan Rivard - Silence, Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies, & The Mental Health of a PandemicToday we speak with good friend of the show, Dylan Rivard. Dylan and I go so deep into the idea of Consciousness in this one, traversing new territory. He and I speak about balance in all aspects of life and in life beyond the body. We discuss both masculine and feminine energies that reside in all of us and try to untangle the puzzle of harmony and balance around these forces. We talk on all sorts of interesting topics including but not limited to Wiccanism, and Paganism in their original and beautiful forms and have a discussion about the retu...2020-06-052h 11

Conversations With The MindEpisode 75 - Mark Cunningham - The Four Shields Model, Nature-Based Therapies, & Beautiful Change Amidst COVIDToday we speak with very special guest, Mark Cunningham and dig deep into the idea of Consciousness. We talk about numerous modalities to personal change and growth that often don't get enough attention. He tells me about fatherhood and we discuss his past military experience. What a great show!! innerlifeadventures.com reconnectingtoournature.com www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2020-05-292h 28

Conversations With The MindEpisode 74 - Katie Markley - Psychedelic Parenting, Necessary Suffering, & The Tools to TranscendToday we speak with good friend Katie Markley about her work as a Ketamine and Somatic-based Trauma Therapist. We discuss the necessity of suffering for certain types of personal growth and dig more deeply into Consciousness as a construct. She and I share some stories of personal transformation as well. She tells us about motherhood and what it is like to engage in psychedelic-informed parenting. Lastly, we discuss the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary process of purging to cleanse and heal. www.katiemarkley.com www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page --- Support this podc...2020-05-122h 14

Conversations With The MindEpisode 73 - Dr. Cole Marta - Ketamine Therapies Comparison, Treatment Resistant Depression and The Mystical State, Trust and SurrenderWelcome back my little bundles of joy! Today on the Conversations With The Mind Podcast, we speak with esteemed guest Dr. Cole Marta. Cole is a leading Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Practitioner, as well as a Psychedelic Researcher, holding leading positions on research teams in the Los Angeles area. Today, we get into the differences between Ketamine-Therapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy delving into the realms of ethics and morality along the way. He enlightens me on his personal take on the efficacy potentials hidden within the Mystical State Experience and how we might utilize trainable mental tools to extract the highest orders of...2020-04-271h 45

Conversations With The MindEpisode 72 - Nate Perkins - Cactus, Punk in the West, and A Man's Journey in a VanToday we speak with an amazing guest in Nate Perkins. Nate and I get into his life journey and how it intersects with the West, the desert, and cactus! He shares his thoughts around his published books and speaks about the story behind the story. He an I delve deep into cultural appropriation, chaos magic, and Western living. Books: Cactus - 2018, The Way Cities Feel To Us Now - 2019, Wallop - 2020 www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2020-04-111h 20

Conversations With The MindEpisode 71 - The Arturo Complex - Collective Consciousness Creating Auditory AlchemyToday we speak with very special guests Dylan Quick, Joe Hittle, and Josh Barratt of the Denver-based instrumental band The Arturo Complex. These are the guys who created all of the music for the podcast so by now you should be familiar with some of their work. We discuss their individual journeys of self-discovery and how their individual paths have helped to inform and create the musical alchemy they engage in today. We talk about their new album, now available for streaming, and the process it takes for them to create such amazing work. We talk about the intentions of shar...2020-03-052h 22

Conversations With The MindEpisode 70 - Jason Vetrano - Detroit Techno in the 80's, Music as an Internal Vehicle, Music and HealingToday we conversate with very special guest Jason Vetrano who holds an unusually refreshing wealth of musical experience and knowledge. We delve into many topics related to music's ability to transform consciousness and its many uses as an intentional tool for change processes and healing. Jason delights us with his memories and experiences of the start of the techno genre of music in Detroit during the 80's and the role he played in it. He shares his experiences of collective consciousness during music events and how he literally reads the energy off the crowd to taylor his musical prescription to the...2020-02-272h 10

Conversations With The MindEpisode 69 - Brad Smith - The Potential of Nothingness, Cultural Appreciation, Trusting The PullToday we speak with return guest Brad Smith after his return from Peru and his "Jungle Journey." We go super deep into the nature of Consciousness and delve into other related topics such as; Shamanism, Counselling, Conscious Dying, and the idea of a Western Altered States Culture. Brad tells us how his ideas about consciousness, tradition, and ritual have changed since returning from his international trainings and self-explorations. He shares with us how we can attempt to maintain clarity and grounding in our daily modern lives after reflecting on our past. And I get some of my existential shit worke...2020-02-192h 13

Conversations With The MindEpisode 68 - Jessica Breemen - I Love LOVE, Risk Reduction & Benefit Maximization, Drug Policy, and Collective AwakeningToday we speak with Jessica Breemen, active member of PRaTI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute), a board member of DanceSafe, and a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy training program developer about a huge range of topics. We spend nearly the entire first half rapping about Consciousness and our own formative Awakening experiences. The second half is full of great information about drug policy reform efforts, our psychedelic vision for the future of humanity, and the role that Social Work plays in the new revolution of consciousness expansion. One of the most fun podcasts to date!! Enjoy! www.Mind-Ops.com ...2020-02-133h 07

Conversations With The MindEpisode 67 - Dr. Michael Winkelman - Consciousness as Knowing, Shamanism, Neurophenomenology, and Genetic EpistemologyToday we speak with esteemed guest Dr. Michael Winkelman, a well published author on Consciousness. He and I connect across the equator while he speaks to us from Brazil, his home for the last 10 years. We talk shop on Consciousness and how it interacts and utilizes the mechanisms of the human brain to channel experiential phenomena. We attempt to cover a great deal of the BIG existential questions about existence and our purpose here at this time in space and do a pretty good job in only an hour. This one will need to be unpacked through more than one...2020-02-061h 42

Conversations With The MindEpisode 66 - Dr. Rob Colbert - Unseen Aspects of Mind, Conversations with Altered Minds, NOWAK Society Origins and Current Projects, Western Psychedelic CultureWe delve deep into so many great topics on this one! Dr. Rob Colbert and I try to tackle BIG questions such as; Is any of this even real? Can we enhance communication through shared altered states? and How can we examine the unseen aspects of ourselves for enhanced growth? Rob tells us all about the origins of the NOWAK Society, a non-profit dedicated to education and forward movement in the social consciousness and he shares about his current projects. We discuss the importance of establishing a "Western Psychedelic Culture" so as to refrain from appropriating to the maximum ex...2020-01-291h 51

Conversations With The MindEpisode 65 - Dr. Dustin Dippen - Perspectives from an Integrative Psychiatrist, Collective Sharing of Consciousness around Common Goals, Energetics and NetworksToday we speak with Dr. Dustin Dippen about his formative experiences that led to his current interpretation of medicine and Consciousness. We delve into his younger years and discuss how we change over time based on new information and the social constructions we are conditioned by. Several pathways out of contemporary suffering are reviewed and some novel theories of mental and physical constructs are attempted by yours truly. Enjoy!! www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page hummingbirdpsychiatry.com hummingbirdpsychiatry@gmail.com Contact Dustin - 1-(802)-316-8116 --- Support th...2020-01-222h 29

Conversations With The MindEpisode 64 - Dr. Dennis McKenna - Insightful Experiences of "Other" Consciousness, Plants as the Dominant form of Consciousness, Decriminalization, The Future of The MindToday we speak with esteemed guest Dr. Dennis McKenna about a great number of deep topics including his personal experiences of the living plant cycles and their influences on the Earth and Human Consciousness, We discuss how we can talk about deeper issues with the masses to raise collective Consciousness, and the Future of the Mind. We delve in and discuss the Decriminalization efforts as a pathway to greater freedom over individual Consciousness as well as a couple of his books that have helped shape my own understanding of this vast inner world. We discuss the Philosopher's Stone and ot...2020-01-151h 59

Conversations With The MindEpisode 63 - Ronald Wilder - We All Use Drugs, Destigmatization, Visualization for Success, Inner Explorations of an IntrovertToday we speak with Ronald Wilder about his personal growth as a self proclaimed shy introvert and how he is transforming his connections with others and the world around his by challenging his own fears and nerves. We talk about his applications of mental hacks and tools to enhance his success both inside and outside of combat sports competition. And we delve into the wonderful world of self-modification and altered states seeking through drugs we all use. Interesting stuff. Hope you enjoy!! www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...2020-01-082h 32

Conversations With The MindEpisode 62 - Autumn Young - Social Connections, Cross-Cultural Perspectives, Thinking for Yourself, and AnarchyToday we speak with Autumn Young on a wide range of topics including the importance of making social connections and leaving others uplifted, challenge as a necessary part of personal growth, and her experiences recently in Asia. She speaks about her parental influences being raised by her father, how it has shaped her personality, and how it has influenced her passion for criminal law and juvenile diversion, to include her desires towards adoption. We speak to the importance of thinking for yourself outside of cultural programming and the linkages between human rights and the anarchist perspective. Much much more too...2020-01-022h 28

Conversations With The MindEpisode 61 - Dr. James Fadiman - The Godfather of MicrodosingToday we speak with the Godfather of Microdosing, Dr. James Fadiman. We cover a few of his writings as they relate to consciousness and the inner selves that we all have. We discuss the nature of consciousness and how the use of psychedelics in both micro and macro doses can produce amazing, long-lasting, positive changes in peoples' lives. He and I chat about the use of microdosing in sports and specifically the combat sport of Jiu-Jitsu and the implications that these micro-technologies can have for evolving the human being. We cover the issues of prohibition as well as restrictions bein...2019-11-142h 06

Conversations With The MindEpisode 60 - Micheal "Sully" Sullivan - Deconstructing Power, Oppression, Tribalism, and Cultural PrideWe talk with long time friend and mentor, Michael "Sully" Sullivan. about a variety of highly relevant topics in modern culture. We cover topics such as ethnic and cultural identity, ethnocentrism, generational education, and barrier to human evolution. Sully and I rehash the beginnings of my MMA/Sambo?BJJ journey as he was my first real martial arts coach. We discuss "the old ways" and "hard" vs' "soft" training and the influence of age on the use of these methods. He breaks down for us what it means to be a warrior in today's world and what it means to get s...2019-11-132h 24

Conversations With The MindEpisode 59 - Neil & Kamilla Yazdandoost - "Vegetarians that Hate Animals"Today we talk with an old college friend and his new wife. They were married the day we recorded and my wife and I were the first couple to have dinner with them after being married. An interesting conversation, we traverse a variety of topics speaking about the military, spirituality, higher states of being, and connection. Kamilla shares her perspective on current issues of interest after having been raised under communism in Hungary. Neil and I reconnect and share stories of growth since the last time we saw each other over a decade ago. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...2019-11-122h 13

Conversations With The MindEpisode 58 - Rosie De La Fuente - Faith and Work with Challenging OthersIn this episode we speak with Rosie about her personal take on faith and how she pulls strength from it to support her conscious experience of reality and conectedness with others. She talks about her work as a para-professional working with at-risk youth and their many unique needs. She talks about her approaches to overcoming her own internal struggles and gives key advice on navigating relationships with joy and success. We touch on her journey through the martial arts and the many benefits she receives in relation to her daily conscious experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s...2019-10-222h 36

Conversations With The MindEpisode 57 - Adam Williamson - Perspectives from A Childhood FriendIn this episode Adam and I talk about corporate america pros and cons from an insider and Adam's transition out of that world into small family business. We share lots of funny memories from our childhood together and Adam talks about the masks he wore back then before he knew himself. Adam opens my mind and helps educate me on the perspective of a gay man in modern U.S. society and the challenges he faced in figuring out who he was and how to live in better alignment with his Truth. We discuss the importance of mentorship experiences i...2019-10-122h 29

Conversations With The MindEpisode 56 - Jeremy Hastings & Tyler Alan - Connections, Challenges, and GrowthToday we speak with Jeremy Hastings and Tyler Alan. Warriors in their own respects, they bring an amazing viewpoint to the show as we explore topics such as Microdosing in Sport, Cannabis & BJJ Culture, Plant Intelligence and their ability to communicate with humans, and Personal Growth through Challenge Experiences. Jeremy and I rehash a little of our Jiu-Jitsu Pro Match last February where we battled it out on the big stage, with a little help from our molecule friends. What an amazing show full of great new information to integrate and connect up to our shared knowledge-base! www...2019-10-021h 47

Conversations With The MindEpisode 55 - Lauren Ciovacco - Many Levels of The MindToday we talk with very special guest and fellow Mental Health Practitioner, Lauren Ciovacco about his education at Purdue in Neuropsychology and Naropa University in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. He and I talk at length about a variety of concepts in Buddhism that help to map Consciousness. Lauren talks about the various paradigm shifts in his mind and perceptions of reality as he transitioned through addiction, violence, and self-deception into scholarship, innovation, compassion, fatherhood, and Truth. We go really deep on this one so buckle up! You may want to listen to it a number of times to get...2019-09-202h 54

Conversations With The MindEpisode 54 - Christopher Jimenez - Loving OthersWe speak with Christopher Jimenez about his initial experiences in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and how he is already seeing profound shifts in his life for the better after only four months. We chat about his multicultural background and the cultural influences that still stick with him to this day as well as how he has shaped large aspects of his own path such as his spirituality through the Christian faith. We talk about humor, heaven, and his passion for gaming. Check out Chris's video game streaming and help support stroke victims at the link below! twitch.tv\ryuzakiL12 Mind-Ops YouTube Page ...2019-09-102h 37

Conversations With The MindEpisode 53 - Ben Mangina - Shaping Your DestinyWe chat with Ben Mangina about his adoption and practice of Native American Spiritualism and how it has changed how he thinks about reality and consciousness. He shares his experiences in Mastery around drumming, injury rehabilitation mindset, and seeking moderation. We touch on Collective Consciousness and Ben tells us about his website and mobile app building business 7xMoble. www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube Page. www.7xmoble.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-08-292h 17

Conversations With The MindEpisode 52 - Jarl Endrez - Human BiocomputerWe talk with Jarl Endres today about a wide range of topics including: Neuroscientific Frontiers, Neuroprogramming, The Power of Belief, and Nordic Mythology. You won't want to miss this one!! jarl@rams.colostate.edu www.cruxneuroscience.com www.Mind-Ops.com AND Mind-Ops YouTube Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-08-232h 18

Conversations With The MindEpisode 51 - Ryan DeHart - Bombshell TattooWe speak with a long time friend and my tattoo artist since I was 18, owner and operator of Bombshell Bodyworks and Custom Tattoo in Greeley, Colorado, Mr. Ryan DeHart. We discuss a wide range of cosmic and mind-bending topics all while he drills into my skin millions of times over the course of 4 hours. Enjoy folks!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-08-143h 19

Conversations With The MindEpisode 50 - Coleman Manchester - Keepin' It Real RealWe talk with my Cousin and life-long role-model, Coleman Manchester about his lifestyle as a professional dirt-bike athlete, a father, and as an all around good dude. We discuss how we both overcame traumatic injuries in our careers and how we've come out stronger from it. And we touch on how kindness and a little extra effort in chance encounters with strangers can lead to some of the most wonderful relationships and experiences. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-07-251h 32

Conversations With The MindEpisode 49 - Reilly Capps Stocism on the Wave of RealityWe chat with Reilly about his experiences as a drugs reporter for the Rooster Magazine as well as his experiences as an EMT, witnessing and confronting other peoples' crisis. He talks about his work, shapeshifting in and out of eclectic groups. And he speaks to his beliefs about Consciousness, reality, and life from a Stoicism point of reference. www.therooster.com reilly@therooster.com @reillycapps on Twitter www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-07-202h 28

Conversations With The MindEpisode 48 - Avery & Jake SageWe talk to this fighter couple about their own individual concepts around Consciousness and how they came to form their views and beliefs. We discuss both of their interesting professions and how their training and experiences have colored their perceptions about reality. Lastly, we discuss martial arts, philosophy, spirituality, and a number of other important and interesting topics!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-07-171h 44

Conversations With The MindEpisode 47 - Matt Vogel - Snow Frogs "Rip-It"Today we talk with Matt Vogel, perhaps my best friend from college at the University of Colorado. We talk about memories of the past, life transitions, and married life. What a fun discussion on a variety of status-quo societal circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-07-071h 49

Conversations With The MindEpisode 46 - Abdul Wilkins "The Bean Town Ghetto Shaman"We welcome The Bean Town Ghetto Shaman to the show and discuss Martial Arts Philosophy Differences Between the "Softer" and "Harder" Arts, Finding and Using the Flow of an Opponent's Energy, and Learning to See Your Opponent as Your Greatest Teacher. Abdul shares his family history and his Journey to Becoming a Seeker of Spiritual Knowledge, Holistic and Natural Treatments, Reiki, and Urban Shamanism. Tibetan Buddhism and Meditation are discussed and we talk about Actual Time Travel Achieved Through The Mind Space. And we share a Spirited Conversation about Different Cultural Uses and Stigmas for Psychoactive Molecules, Use in Infants and...2019-06-192h 13

Conversations With The MindEpisode 45 - Patrick Gorman - Geometry of Consciousness in The VacuumWe speak with Patrick about the Geometric Nature of the Cosmos and Consciousness and the Possibility that Consciousness is the Transition Space Between Action Potentials in an Infinite Web of Holographic Possibility. Patrick share his Accumulated Knowledge around Vibration, Frequency, and Sound Science and we get into the Healing Implications of Tapping Into These Spectrums of Energy. And lastly, we delve a bit into Martial Arts Philosophy from a Metaphysics and Quantum Physics Perspective and Compare Mental Strategies Between Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-06-192h 20

Conversations With The MindEpisode 44 - Joe Moore - Mind/Brain Delineated, The Psychedelic Nature of Everyday Existence, Compassion Informed RehabilitationWe talk to Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today about the Theory of Mind and particularly the Delineation of the Brain and Mind. We speak about the Recent HUGE Shifts in Colorado Drug Policy and What This Means for Our Future and His Role as an Educator to the Masses. Lastly, we discuss the Systems of Group-Mind and Collective-Mind and Share many Inspiring Pop Culture Influences on Our Individual Journies to Explore the Limitless Inner-Worlds. www.PsychedelicsToday.com www.Mind-Ops.com Mind-Ops YouTube page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-05-291h 15

Conversations With The MindEpisode 43 - Dr. Christopher Bader - Performance-Oriented Lens, Preventative Mental Health, and The Nature of EscapismToday we speak with Dr. Christopher Bader and Share Stories on how we became interested in Exploring the Mind and Finding Deeper Meaning and Understanding Through a Performance-Oriented Lens. We Share Ideas on Preventative Measures We Can Take and Teach to Improve Mental Wellness and Reduce Instances of Mental Disturbance or Disharmony. Chris talks about his personal interest in The Relationships We Hold Dear and Improving How We Relate To Ourselves. Existential Questions are Unpeeled Even More in this Episode and we attempt to tackle the Age Old Behavior/Mental Construct of Escapism. www.cubuffs.com/PHP --- Support this podc...2019-05-282h 21

Conversations With The MindEpisode 42 - Brad Smith - Losing One's Mind to Find One's Heart, The Path of the Medicine Man, and Finding Balance Through Healthy RelationshipsToday we speak with Brad Smith about his Experiences and Insight around Losing One's Mind through a variety of means in order to Find a Deeper Connection and Relationship with our Heart Space. He talks about his own Journey through his Exploration of Mind and how his Path has unfolded into his pursuits now as a Medicine Man and through Rites of Passage. He speaks to how he has found that Seeking Extremes Pays Little in comparison to Finding Proper Balance Between Masculine and Feminine Energies and how we can all Seek to Find Harmony in our Relationship To Everything we...2019-05-232h 14

Conversations With The MindEpisode 41 - Cody Weese - Unpacking and Unraveling Inner-Space, Differing Psychotherapeutic TheoriesWe welcome Cody Weese back to the show as we Unpack and Unravel Meanings Within Our Inner-Space. He and I discuss Differing Psychotherapeutic Theories and Approaches to The Psyche. Among many other topics discussed, Cody and I Explore Answers to Life's Deepest Existential Questions and The Importance of the Questions Themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-05-202h 23

Conversations With The MindEpisode 40 - Kevin Matthews - Finding Freedom From Systematized Trauma, The Path To Decriminalize DeWe speak with Kevin Matthews, former Campaign Director for the Denver Psilocybin Initiative, about his Political and Personal Journey to Successfully Decriminalize Psilocybin Mushrooms in Denver after Decades of Unjust and Unwarranted Legal Persecution of Mushroom Users. He discusses his path Through and Beyond his Childhood Dreams of Military Service and how he Overcame his own Depression through Psychedelic-Guided Insight and Integration. We talk about Initiative 301 and what that means for the Future of Psychedelic Medicine, he shares about How To Overcome Barriers to Drug Policy Change, and speaks on Being Responsible with This Wonderful Opportunity We've All Fought So...2019-05-132h 12

Conversations With The MindEpisode 39 - Tom Martin - Maturing Into Ourselves, Fear-Based Mindsets, and Creating Our New "Normal"Today we explore Three Different Frameworks to Approach The Mind and Tom shares his insights through a Competitive Downhill Mountain Biking lens. Tom and I attempt to define aspects of Maturity and share experiences around Redefining a New Normal for ourselves, avoiding Fear-Based Mindsets, and Orienting Towards the Silver Linings in Life. We are all on this personal journey to discover, to awaken, to self-actualize and with every interaction and experience we gain one more piece to the puzzle. https://m.pinkbike.com/video/433368 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-05-062h 10

Conversations With The MindEpisode 38 - Master Sylvio Da Matta Behring - A Master's 53 Year Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Journey, StriviWe talk with Master Sylvio Behring about his 53 years thus far in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, share stories, and speak about Jiu-Jitsu in the early days of its development. He discusses various Spiritual Experiences he's had and how Surfing and BJJ have provided Wholeness in his life. He shares some Wisdom for Life through BJJ Philosophy and speaks to the various Martial Arts Mindsets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-05-012h 09

Conversations With The MindEpisode 37 - Daniel McQueen - Working With Our Fractalized and Wholistic Selves, Pure Consciousness, and the Spiritual Use of CannabisToday we chat with Daniel McQueen about his Breathwork and Spiritual Cannabis Work at Medicinal Mindfulness. We go deep into the Meaning of the Self and its relationship to Pure Consciousness. And we cover our personal growth through our own Explorations in the Landscapes of the Mind. www.medicinalmindfulness.org www.psychedelicsitterschool.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-04-272h 17

Conversations With The MindEpisode 36 - Michelle Trumble - Transformational Breathwork and the Internal Visionary Experience, Shadow-Work Defined, and the Subjective Experience of MemoryWe talk with Michelle Trumble about her work as a Transformational Breathwork and Shadow-Work Facilitator as she breaks down the Practices for us. We rehash some childhood memories and discuss the Subjectivity and Innacuracies of Memory in the Mind. Lastly, Michelle discusses how a Significant Trauma in her youth has helped Shape Who She Is Today. www.breakingopen.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-04-182h 08

Conversations With The MindEpisode 35 - Adriane Ehmann - Mentally-Engaged Recovery and the WTF Yoga System, Muay Thai Culture in Thailand, and Finding Total Mastery through Acceptance and ConnectionWe talk with Adriane Ehmann, creator of the WTF Yoga System about Yoga Philosophy and how to be more Mentally Engaged in one's Physical Recovery Efforts. She tells us a great deal about some of the cultural intricacies in the Muay Thai Fighting Culture in Thailand. And she and I get deep into Conversation around Consciousness and Achieving Total Mastery through Acceptance and Connection rather than Control. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-04-162h 11

Conversations With The MindEpisode 34 - Pow Srikachorn - Street Smarts to Counter-Terrorism, Building a Martial Arts School on New/Old Values, and Engaging the Playful MindsetWe talk with Pow about his upbringing as a first generation immigrant and his experiences through bullying and self-discovery, his early street education as a "hustler" and his commitment to something greater after 9/11. We discuss his exciting military career as a former Counter-Terrorist Operations Analyst for United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and how he found Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu through his time overseas. He discusses his new venture, the opening of The Compound BJJ Muai-Thai Combatives in Washington DC and how he is applying a new and novel reexamination of the martial arts philosophy around bringing together knowledge from any and al...2019-04-112h 08

Conversations With The MindEpisode 33 - Natas - What a Life WTF EpisodeWe talk with my hippie friend Natas about his crazy life and the lessons he has derrived from it. Gangs, Drugs, Jail, Government Conspiracy, The Mob, and Crystal Mining are just some of the topics we explore. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-04-102h 23

Conversations With The MindEpisode 32 - Dustin Taylor - Meditation During Lucid Dreaming, Imagination vs. Intelligence, and Moving from Knowing to UnderstandingWe talk with Dustin Taylor about all sorts of meditation practices including Meditating While Lucid Dreaming. Dustin and I discuss Einstein and his thoughts on the utility of Imagination vs. Intelligence. And we delve into the topic of human growth potentials as we share personal experiences of moving from Knowing to Understanding. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-04-041h 56

Conversations With The MindEpisode 31 - Galen and Kali - Transferrable Life Lessons, Mind-Muscle Connection, and Battling National LeadersWe speak with my wife Kali again and welcome to the show our Strength and Conditioning Coach Galen. Topics such as nutritional health and physical conditioning are discussed as well as how we can improve our Mind-Body Connection to enhance performance and enjoyment. We briefly throw around the idea of one-on-one battles between national leaders and touch on our acquiring of transferrable trainable values and skills. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-03-311h 58

Conversations With The MindEpisode 30 - Professor Peter Iacavazzi - World Champion Jiu-Jitsu Journey, Black Belt Mindset vs. Champion Mindset, and Getting the Most Out of Our JourneyWe speak with Professor Peter Iacavazzi about his lineage and journey through a 30 year Jiu-Jitsu career that has led to Numerous World Titles. He shares with us his conceptualization of Black Belt Mindset and compares it to Champion Mindset. Lastly, he talks about his Special Operations and High-Risk Law Enforcement Combatives Training Program (5x5 Mission Ready) and how he is helping to bring our military and police home safely. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-03-082h 00

Conversations With The MindEpisode 29 - John Hendrix - Psychological Rehabilitation from Injury, Social Psychology, and Human Growth PotentialsWe talk with John Hendrix about his study of Eco-System Science and Sustainability at Colorado State and how our paths to our passion is not always clear at first. Jiu-Jitsu enters the conversation again as we talk about how its benefits transfer to everyday life and how we have made psychological recoveries from serious injuries. Lastly, we take it back to John's origins in Georgia and discuss differences in cultural conditioning. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-03-031h 59

Conversations With The MindEpisode 28 - Spencer Bath - Organics and Soil Health, Nurturing Every Biome, Healing Through Interdimensional BalanceWe welcome back Spencer Bath to enlighten us on Organic Horticulture and the importance of Soil Health. We also spend some time exploring our Programs of Conditioning and the process of Breaking Maladaptive Modes. We talk about finding Healing and Balance through accessing our Spiritual Self, our Inner-verse in an effort to Inner-stand! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-02-211h 55

Conversations With The MindEpisode 27 - Dr. Scott Shannon - Modern Consciousness Theory and Exploration, Reprogramming Our Minds for Optimal Experience and Performance, and Enhanced Learning through Ketamine-Assissted PsychotherapyWe talk with Dr. Scott Shannon about his research and work as a psychiatrist at the Wholeness Center www.Wholeness.com. We discuss the shifting treatment paradigm away from reducing symptoms towards a more evocative model of treatment through evoking new consciousness experiences in the reprogramming of the mind. Lastly, we touch on cognitive enhancement techniques to improve learning, the enhanced regulation of mind and body, and to enrich our everyday human experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-02-1658 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 26 - Chris Manchester - Exploring and Pushing the Edge, Leaving Our Mark, and Strength in VulnerabilityWe talk with lifelong extreme-living enthusiast and my literal cousin, Chris Manchester about his adventures across the world and some of the life lessons he's brought back to share. We also discuss the idea of pushing our Edges in Life to grow and to more fully take advantage of this rare gift. Lastly we speak to the power and fear that lies within vulnerability and the richness that comes in the love we receive. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-02-041h 42

Conversations With The MindEpisode 25 - Michael Sullivan - Warriorship Across the Ages, Combat Philosophy, and The Breakdown of Morality and ValuesWe talk with Micheal Sullivan about both historical and modern Warriorship, the loss of Morality and Values in a changing culture, and touch on Rites of Passage. We also delve into Sully's life journey and how they have shaped his understanding of himself, others, and the idea of Consciousness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-01-282h 01

Conversations With The MindEpisode 24 - Rafael Lancelotta - New and Exciting Progress in Psychedelic Research, Somatic Therapies, and Healing Through Relationship and ConnectionWe talk with Rafael Lancelotta about his research and work within the field of psychedelics, and his Cannabis-Assissted and Ketamine-Assissted Therapy work in Denver, CO. We discuss the Knowing of Consciousness through Present-Moment Experience. Lastly, we delve into the power of Relationship and Connection in Self-Healing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-01-172h 14

Conversations With The MindEpisode 23 - Dr. Carlos Garcia - The Depths of Psychedelia, Consciousness as an Operating System, and the Malnurishment of a SpeciesWe talk with Dr. Carlos Garcia about his last three years exploring 11 different psychoactive medicines, a deep well of experience and insight indeed. We dissect the idea of consciousness as an operating system. And we talk about the holistic malnurishment of the current human condition. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-01-141h 59

Conversations With The MindEpisode 22 - Kali LeMaster - Thailand Honeymoon Adventure!!Kali and I recap our two week Thailand Honeymoon. We go day by day and share our adventures, the rich history we learned, and the lessons we have brought back. We hope we can share some different culture to broaden our understanding and application of compassion, common sense, and curiosity. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2019-01-1258 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 21 - Radwyn Sawer - The Nature of Existence, Healing Ourselves, and Vibrational ScienceWe talk with Radwyn about the nature of mind, body, spirit, frequency and vibration. We discuss the complexities of morality and the current state of affairs in the world. Lastly, we touch on human potentials for evolution to higher states of being by tapping into innate but perhaps forgotten skillsets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-12-291h 35

Conversations With The MindEpisode 20 - Scott - Transformative Vision Questing in a Bus, Pushing Our Potentials and Knowing Our Limitations, Theories of ExistenceWe talk with Scott again today and discuss his journey of self discovery across the continent in a bus, realizations and transformative experiences along the way, and his return to society. We also discuss his new journey through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and finding balance between our feminine and masculine energies. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-12-031h 55

Conversations With The MindEpisode 19 - Peter - Growing Up In Vietnam, A Hero's Journey To America, and Martial Arts PhilosophyWe talk with my good friend Peter who hails from Vietnam. He tells us about his upbringing and details some key differences in cultural ideology. We discuss the value of freedom and the inborn desires to follow our dreams. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-11-2657 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 18 - Simone Shepard - Transcending Limitations, Relearning Forgotten Connections, and Healing OneselfWe talk with Simone Shepard about her path of self discovery through meditation, spiritual connection, and psychedelic medicine work and touch on rediscovering our lost abilities to heal ourselves from anything. We also discuss our journeys to "the other side" and the lessons we've brought back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-11-1959 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 17 - Courtney King - Knowing Oneself, Fighter Lifestyle, SacrificeWe talk with the Lion King about her inner dialogue and techniques she uses as a professional fighter to maintain productive mindsets. She also breaks down her martial arts journey so far and talks about sacrifices that one must make to achieve a vision. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-11-0757 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 16 - Cody Weese (Part 2) - Untapped Human Potentials, The Fixed-Mindedness Pitfalls, and Opening Ourselves to ChangeIn part 2, we talk with Cody about human potentials and how we hold ourselves back with patterns of limited thinking, how to overcome Fixed-Mindedness, and how to move ourselves and humanity towards greater self-knowledge. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-11-0558 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 15 - Cody Weese (Part 1) - A Neuroscientific Perspective on Consciousness, College Dorm Stories, and the Benefits of TherapyWe talk to Cody about how his Neuroscientific training influences his conceptualization of consciousness. We share some of our college dorm stories, to always/never be remembered. And we discuss the benefits of therapy for personal growth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-11-0556 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 14 - Jerome Caro - Industry, The Nature of Consciousness, and a Beginner's Perspective of Jiu-Jitsu for Optimizing PotentialsWe talk with Jerome Caro about his experiences in industry, his take on the nature of Consciousness, giving back more than we take from the world, and how he has benefitted from and evolved through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-10-1458 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 13 - Brandon Talbot - Finding Your Passions and Becoming Obsessed, World-Level Competition, and Future Potentials for Mental TrainingWe talk with Brandon Talbot, NASM CPT, PES, CES, MMACS, about his story transforming from a life of laziness and disconnect into a Professional World Level Athlete and overall badass now experiencing a life of fulfillment and true connection. We discuss mental tips, tools, and personal experiences that have helped us compete at the highest levels. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-10-1159 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 12 - Dr. Joe Miles - A Path of Self-Discovey, Getting Into the Minds of Our Opponents, and Overcoming Pain with The MindWe talk with Dr. Joe Miles, a Professional MMA fighter, BJJ Brown Belt, and Electrical Engineer. We talk about the concept of consciousness and how we can use our mind to overcome pain and self-doubt, fun problem solving, and engaging creativity through our passions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-10-0858 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 11 - Kali and Vince - Spontaneous PodcastWe talk with my wife Kali and brother Vince about random yet important experiences in our shared and individual experience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-10-0456 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 10 - Tom Gemignani - The Power of the Mind, Why it is Important to Develop Mental Tools, Task vs. Emotional Focus for Performance, and Formal Study of BJJWe talk with Tom Gemignani, mental performance consultant in training about the importance of our mind in everyday tasks, athletic performance, and in how we view ourselves. We touch on how scientifically based mental skills that can be trained up and how they can benefit our lives in all contexts. And we discuss his research with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu combat athletes and conclusions made about the mindsets of beginner and advanced athletes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-09-161h 00

Conversations With The MindEpisode 9 - Dr. Rob Colbert - Philosophy of the Mind, Facing Crisis During Personal Transformation, and Following Your PassionsWe talk with Dr. Rob Colbert about the Philosophy of the Mind through cultures, history, and modern Western society as well as the usefulness of facing internal and external crisis with growth mindsets for personal progression. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-09-1259 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 8 - Spencer Bath - Addiction, Psychedelic-Assisted Recovery, and Accessing Inner DimensionsWe talk to Spencer Bath about his journey through addictions, traditional and Psychedelic-Assisted treatment centers, transcending traumas, and both accessing and creating infinate dimensions of inner space. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-09-1058 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 7 - Brian "Z" Zehler - Redefining Identity, Using Challenge for Growth, MentorshipI talk with Brian "Z" Zehler about redefining our identity after reality is disrupted, overcoming injury, using challenge for growth, mentorship, and maintaining a mental emphasis on the present moment goals we set for ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-08-2659 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 6 - Jeff Ternasky - Positive Focused Mindset, Fatherhood, and Effective GoalsWe discuss aspects of the mind that motivate us to improve as humans in every area of our lives, as well as the barriers to engaging this mindset. Jeff touches on what fatherhood means to him and the importance of modelling positive values. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-08-0657 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 5 - Neil Pappas - Trauma, PTSD, Post Traumatic Growth and Ketamine TherapyWe talk to Neil Pappas, retired Marine and Army Veteran about his journey through trauma and depression, the broken prescription medical systems, and the benefits of Ketamine Therapy and EMDR for reprocessing and living more effectively from a growth mindset with trauma. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-08-0556 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 4 - Dr. Shannon Hughes - Tapping into Spiritual Source and Developing through Connection,Dr. Shannon Hughes and I talk about constructs surrounding spiritual experience and connection to Source. We touch on the scourge that is capitalistic, fundamentalist, power-hungry conditioning through our everyday social systems and how we can "deprogram" ourselves to live more fulfilling lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-07-2359 min

Conversations With The MindEpisode 3 - Scott - Exploring Ourselves Through Altered StatesToday we talk with Scott, immediatly post-NN-DMT journey and talk about how the mind constructs life on our Hero's Journey, Rites of Passage, and finding the Teachers in our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-07-161h 00

Conversations With The MindEpisode 2 - Aaron Molnar - Taking Personal Stock and Finding FulfillmentTodeay we speak with Aaron Molnar, retired Marine vet, gym owner, and general do-gooder about self-evaluation, personal development, and giving back to others --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-07-091h 00

Conversations With The MindEpisode 1 - Kali Quaranto - Positivity, Self-Talk, and The Stories We Tell OurselvesKali Quaranto, my fiance', and I talk about feeding our inner dialogue, positivity, and our conscious impacts on our environments and body systems. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shane-lemaster/support 2018-06-231h 00