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Off The Comma#88 Losing Child to Suicide with Stuart PrestonIn this episode, we talk to Stuart Preston. He describes himself as a person who wants people to see hope. Stuart lives in the United States. Stuart tells us about sitting on a comma with the loss of his son to suicide. He describes having lived a life of low self esteem that caused him to hold himself back. When the loss of his son traumatically blew his life apart, he was faced with a journey of finding his own path through grief and healing. Ultimately, Stuart found a new relationship with his “big S self” and found...2025-04-3057 min
Hey, Real QuickEpisode 21 | Healing With Grief w/ Stuart PrestonOn the 21st episode of "Hey, Real Quick" Day has a power conversation about grief with speaker, author, and fellow comedian Stuart Preston. After losing his son to suicide, he explored psychedelics as a tool for healing and now shares his journey to help others find resilience, connection, and hope.The Grief Trip by Stuart Preston. This is my book. All proceeds go to the Ian Preston Memorial Fund.LINK: https://linktr.ee/daypeacecomedy2025-03-2627 min
PNE Pod: The Official Preston North End PodcastStuart McCall: Tragedy, triumph and the tartan armyNorth End assistant manager Stuart McCall joins broadcaster Niall McCaughan and former Deepdale striker Neil Mellor on this episode of PNE Pod. He's played at the World Cup for Scotland, scored in a Merseyside derby FA Cup final at Wembley, and experienced one of British football's worst tragedies. Now he is using his experience in the dugout at Preston North End - as he tells PNE Pod the story of his remarkable career.Follow our socials here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPNEFCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pnefcofficial2025-03-031h 00
The Backup Wrap-UpNo one cares about your backup window!Understanding your backup window is crucial for effective data protection, but there's a twist - it's not just about backup speed. In this episode, we explore why focusing solely on backup speed misses the point entirely. The real measure of success? Your recovery capabilities.Join W. Curtis Preston and Prasanna Malaiyandi as they share war stories about backup windows gone wrong, including a memorable tale involving tape drives that could write but couldn't read. Learn why traditional backup windows have evolved, how modern technologies have changed the game, and most importantly, why your recovery testing matters more...2025-02-1042 min
Sobriety Now What? with Stuart ClineSNW Ep 4 Preston Cline PhD. - Elite Team Techniques That Help Us Thrive in Sobriety.I would love to hear from you. Send me a text here. Podcast Description for "Sobriety Now What"Welcome to Sobriety Now What, the podcast designed to empower and inspire individuals navigating the journey of sobriety. Hosted by Stuart Cline—a master's level addictions counselor, mental health professional, and success coach with over 25 years of experience.Each episode delves into actionable strategies, motivational insights, and expert advice tailored to help you build a life of clarity, connection, and purpose. This podcast explores topics such as creating a supportive "sobriety success team," an...2025-01-2127 min
DAILY SOUL BYTES SHOWGrief is This: Recovery & Consciousness w/ Stuart PrestonSTUART PRESTON
Motivational Speaker
Stuart Preston’s journey through grief after losing his son to suicide led him to explore self-awareness and healing practices. He leaned into alternative methods like psychedelics and mindfulness to find his way forward. Along the way, He gained insights into emotional mastery and personal transformation, which he now shares in the hopes of helping others on their own paths.
Stuart Preston talks about
• * Grief and Healing: Navigating and sharing the journey of coping with the loss of a loved one, particularly through suicide
• * the stages of grief
• * non-traditional approaches to emotional recovery
• Impact of grief on soul co...2025-01-1948 min
Finally Some Bad News#21: Jimmy Carter Dies at OrgyGuest Contributors: Cameron Logsdon, Ben Kronberg, Andrew Stuart Cline and Edward Wolden.This week the show actually has some genuine breaking news while recording, plenty of jokes about Bigfoot and one of the guests uses AI to write jokes and it's better than you think. Follow us on Socials!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finallysomebadnewsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FinallySomeBadNewsWebsite: FinallySomeBadNews.com2024-12-3048 min
Story and Craft with Marc PrestonStuart Zicherman | The American ShowrunnerOn this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with showrunner, executive producer, writer and director, Stuart Zicherman from theFX Network series “American Sports Story, which is now available on Hulu!” We discuss Stuart’s extensive work in the film and television industry, including his projects like “The Shrink Next Door”, “The Americans”, and his latest project “American Sports Story” about football player, Aaron Hernandez. Stuart shares insights into his career, the creative process, and the challenges of working on true stories. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, storytelling influences, favorite movies, and future projects.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS2024-12-1656 min
Theology in the RawS2 Ep1137: A Christian Libertarian's View of Economics, War, Foreign Policy, and Immigration: Doug StuartIn this conversation, we talk about a libertarian view of economics (etc. Austrian Economics), war, foreign policy, immigration, along with gay marriage and abortion.
Doug Stuart is CEO of the Libertarian Christian Institute and host of the Libertarian Christian Podcast. He holds an MDiv from Missio Seminary and currently lives with his wife and three children in Lancaster, PA.
Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...2023-12-141h 26
WTF Gym TalkDeka Fit Wants To Help Grow The Microgym Membership BaseAfter discovering Deka Fit, and the "fitness racing" genre, I was interested in learning more about the brands bringing the concept of fitness racing to life.
Spartan, which many of you know from their massive success in obstacle course racing, has now added Deka Fit to its brand offering in hopes of creating more mass adoption for functional fitness racing.
Yancy Culp and Preston Burnett with Deka Fit hopped on the podcast to discuss all things Deka Fit, fitness racing, + how Deka Fit is going to help the retention of your members.
...2023-03-271h 08
Anxiety Book ClubEpisode 42 - Psychedelics and Grief with Stuart PrestonIn this episode, I interview stand up comedian, dad, and psychonaut Stuart Preston about his one man show -- The Stoned Ape Show -- and his booklet, The Grief Trip, about the death of his son and how psychedelics have helped him to heal with loss. We have a frank discussion covering psychedelics -- including mushrooms, peyote and ayahuasca -- as well as suicide, how to talk about it (spoiler: we should), shame, privacy and other mental health concerns.
Find Stuart here: https://stonedapecomedy.com/
2023-03-0155 min
Learn From People Who Lived itLFPWLI: Stuart Preston, Psychedelics for Healing After Losing a ChildLFPWLI: Stuart Preston, Psychedelics for Healing After Losing a Child
TW: suicide, mention of molestation, eating disorder, and addiction
In this episode, Mathew and Stuart discuss the shift in reality he experienced before the officer even finished explaining that his son had completed suicide. Stuart tells us about his relationship with his son Ian, why his suicide was a complete surprise, and how they are keeping his memory alive today. They also talk about the research into setting and dosage Stuart has done on his journey with various psychedelics over the years...2023-01-2351 min
Comfort Creatures05: Alexis + Ella Talk Talking AnimalsThis week we're giving you bread and butter, salt and pepper, ice cream and jelly (is that just a Brit thing?). A classic pairing indeed, it's an Alexis and Ella episode. We have some strong opinions on animals in movies, animated creatures and the internal logic of Stuart Little. Alexis also dons her professors cap and gives an animal art history lesson. It's a very rainy English day as I (Ella) write this but Rosa Bonheur has given me a heightened appreciation for wild muddy countryside, disruptive women and sheep!Send us YOUR pet stories (Ready, Pet...2022-09-0843 min
FOCUS on AgricultureEpisode 79: Stuart Smyth - The Effect of Governmental Ag Policy on Global Food InsecuritySri Lanka has been in the news recently due to an economic crisis leading to political instability. One of the factors behind the civil unrest is spiking food prices caused in part by governmental policy eliminating the use of synthetic fertilizers and crop protection products. In this episode, we once again chat with Dr. Stuart Smith, professor in ag and resource economics at the University of Saskatchewan about the situation in Sri Lanka and other topics related to modern agriculture.
As an economist, Dr. Smith researches the socioeconomic impacts of innovation in agriculture. You can learn more abo...2022-08-2236 min
The Backup Wrap-UpBackup practitioner tells stories from the trenchesSomeone that knew Bill Gates when he was a boy in on the podcast this week, although we only talk about Bill Gates for a moment. He has 30+ years in backup experience and tells us what it's been like to adapt to all of the backup changes over the years. His first backup was to punch cards and punch tape, and he was in the same Boy Scout troop as Bill Gates. Fans of the podcast know his name already, as it comes up randomly on the show as a friend of Curtis. But this is the first time...2022-06-2047 min
I Woke Up This Gay9. Cache ValleyEarly Mormon history of my polygamist Mormon Family who first settled Cache Valley in Northern Utah and southern Idaho. I recall some of my fondest childhood memories in the lovely little Norman Rockwell community of Preston, Idaho, the town of Napolean Dynamite fame, which is literally built over the mass grave of the worst Native American Massacre in our nation's history, the Bear River Massacre. There was also a congressional investigation into the continued practice of polygamy in my family and the subsequent arrest of our family patriarch, Apostle Marriner Wood Merrill. Support this podcast at — htt...2022-06-0125 min
Cowpunchers!Law and Order (1953)Law and Order directed by Nathan Juran and starring Ronald Reagan, Dorothy Malone, and Preston Foster.
Episode Roundup: The Cowpunchers review a surprisingly horny movie for 1953. Pat isn't surprised Reagan is a cop in a law and order movie. Amy wants an old west version of Frasier. Stu thinks Carter would've won in 1980 if only he had featured this movie in his campaign ads.2022-05-0851 min
The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 57: Iboga, Deep Insights and Healing with Kim
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with my good friend and a powerhouse in this space, Kim. She discusses her experience with an Iboga retreat, and how it was like a lucid dream, allowing her to see and interact with her soul, past loved ones, and much more. She gets real with us, and I’m honored to have her back.
So, please enjoy this conversation with Kim.
We discussed:
What led you to psychedelics in general?More recently, what was going on that brought you to want to do an Ib...2022-05-081h 03The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 56: Microdosing Tips and Research with C.J. Spotswood, RN
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with CJ Spotswood, also known as the EntheoNurse. CJ is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health Registered Nurse. He has worked in the medical field for nearly 20 years and practices a holistic approach in his nursing, having graduated from one of the 14 recognized holistic nursing schools in the nation. CJ was one of the original guests here on The Stoned Ape Reports, and I’m excited to have him back to discuss his new book, The Microdosing Guidebook — available now pretty much everywhere. He shares his insights into microdosing.
So, plea...2022-05-011h 03
Songs From The BasementBasement In The BandHello Basementeers,Here we have a go again with more obscure poppy rock songs for all you to hear.You will get to hear songs from: The Turtles / The Knack / Joe Simon / Earth, Wind & Fire and Tyrone Davis and more ....Well let's go with the platters and spin the old songs.Intro: There's No Business Like Showbusiness-Stanley Black1. Who's Fooling Who-Doug Maynard2. Everybody's Got Then-Nilsson3. Wind Chimes-The Beach Boys4. Like Every Time Before-The Hollies5. Stone Fox-James Brown6. Freckles-Herb Alpert7. Shoeshine Boy-The Humblebums8. It H...2022-01-192h 02Songs From The BasementBasement FlowerHello Basementeers,Well a bit late for the week but here it is the weekly (Mish-Mash) show.We have some interesting songs in this episode.We music coming from: Santana / The Hollies / James Brown and Elton John and much more ...So turn into your internet and turn onnnnnnnnn.Intro: There's No Business Like Show Business-Stanley Black1. She's Looking Good-Willy & The Bees2. Do What You Want-Billy Preston3. How Will You Feel Tonight-Poco4. New Romeo-Southside Johnny & The Jukes5. You Can't Put Me Down-John Mayall6. You Can't Do T...2022-01-142h 02
If These Walls Could TalkWendy Stuart & Tym Moss Talk Jackie Curtis With Joey PrestonIf These Walls Could Talk with Wendy Stuart & Tym MossHosts: WENDY STUART & TYM MOSSSpecial guest: JOEY PRESTONWednesday, September 29thLIVE from PANGEA Restaurant, NYCWatch LIVE on YouTube at Wendy Stuart TV Joey Preston is a lifetime native New Yorker as well as Executor to the Estate of his First Cousin and Godfather, Warhol Star, Jackie Curtis. After decades of supporting Jackie's work and memory, Joey has emerged as a first-time author who reflects on his interpersonal and professional experiences as witnessed through his eyes and feelings of a...2022-01-061h 09
Neil Adams MBE - The Podcast.The Camberley Judo Club One with Mark Earle and Luke PrestonThe Camberley Judo Club episode - with Mark Earle and Luke Preston.https://camberleyjudo.co.uk https://linktr.ee/NeilAdamsPodcast https://linktr.ee/StuartWilliamsPodcasts2021-10-011h 10The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 55: Carlos and Larry from Decriminalize Nature
Please note: if you’re considering working with psychedelics, stay legal and stay safe. Do your research. Understand contraindications. Test all substances. Psychedelics are not for everybody.
Quick announcement. I now have a book out, titled The Grief Trip: How I Learned to Heal WITH Grief…and Psychedelics. You can find it at www.thegrieftrip.com. 100% of proceeds go to the Ian Preston Memorial Fund to help support mental health and suicide prevention.
Okay. In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with the founders of the Decriminalize Nature movement, Carlos Plazola and Larry Norr...2021-09-2444 min
Healthpath PodcastGrief And Psychedelics with Stuart PrestonIn todays episode I speak with Stuart Preston, author of The Grief Trip. The Grief Trip is a story of learning to heal with grief with the help of psychedelics. The loss of his son at 19 changed Stuart's life forever. This is his unique method of learning to move forward in life, to heal with his grief. It's time to break the stigmas around mental health, suicide, and psychedelics. When we do that, we might save some lives. You can order the book here: https://geni.us/veJvL7d2021-09-2455 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 54: Ibogaine, Bulimia, and Sexual Trauma with Karen O’Neel
Warning: Graphic sexual trauma content
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Karen O’Neel. We talked about her work with Ibogaine to help in her battle with bulimia, as well as the sexual trauma underneath that bulimia, and her continued work in helping others work through their eating disorders with the help of plant medicines. It’s a truly unique story of healing with the aid of psychedelics.
So, please enjoy this conversation with Karen.
We discussed:
Let’s talk about your own experiences first. You battled bulimia for ye...2021-09-0642 min
Dad Still StandingReturning to workIn this episode, Liam & Matt interview the podcast's first guest as they talk with mental health expert, Christ Stuart, from Minding Minds. The episode covers the difficult prospect that is returning to work after losing a baby. For some, they may be lucky enough to get a few weeks off, for others, it may be an immediate return. Regardless of how fast, returning to work can be an anxiety-ridden experience but Matt, Liam, and Chris talk through ways to make it as easy as possible for both employees and also employers. If you'd li...2021-08-2456 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 53: A Months-Long Journey with the Medicine with Ben
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Ben. We talked about his three-month excursion in Mexico with a Shipibo tradition plant medicine journey, including Ayahuasca and the plant diet. He discussed intention, integration, the consciousness of plants, and more.
So, please enjoy this conversation with Ben.
His first appearance on The Stoned Ape Reports: https://stonedapecomedy.com/episode-16-shamanic-journeying-alcoholism-ayahuasca-and-integration-with-ben/
We discussed:
We talked a little over a year ago — not counting our recent conversation at the coffee shop. Back then, you shared your journey through depression and addiction, with the...2021-08-2148 min
Where's The Grief?Author and Comedian Stuart PrestonIn this episode, I talk with Comedian Stuart Preston about his new book, "The Grief Trip; Learning to Heal WITH Grief and Psychedelics." After his son Ian died by suicide, Stuart began an unorthodox journey of self discovery and has continued to find ways to express his feelings through comedy and performance. It's important to note that the use of drugs to cope, even when done for medicinal purposes, can still be dangerous, and should always be done responsibly, supervised by an expert. Stuart himself is quick to point out his unique process, and uses it as a way...2021-08-171h 07The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 52: PTSD And Life-Saving Mushrooms with Mike
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Mike, a combat veteran living with PTSD who credits psilocybin mushrooms for his being alive today. Now, he is a true community leader, helping other Veterans.
We discussed his journey with mushrooms, the effects on his life, as well as the amazing things he’s working on today. Mike shared a lot of great insight.
So, please enjoy this conversation with Mike.
We discussed:
What was going on in your life that you wanted help with? PTSD, Field Artillery, Infantry; Pharmaceuticals; Therapy; Sui...2021-08-0622 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 51: Ayahuasca, BioGnosis, and more with Dr. Dennis McKenna
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Dr. Dennis McKenna, an ethnopharmacologist, researcher, lecturer, and author. He and his brother Terence are the ones who coined the term, Stoned Ape, as part of their evolutionary theory. He’s the founder of the McKenna Academy and a board member at the Heffter Research Institute. The McKenna Academy embarks on a long-term project called “BioGnosis” which aims to be a catalyst in bridging ancestral wisdom, ethnobotany, and innovation, all for a thriving planet. We talked about his personal journeys with psychedelics, his insights as an ethnopharmacologist, and even discus...2021-07-3146 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 50: Sexuality, Pleasure, and Psychedelics with Kewal
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kewal, who recently completed her Masters degree in Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University. As part of her work, she conducted a survey study around pleasure and psychedelics. She also recently published a follow-up article on Chacruna.net. We discussed her personal experiences with Ayahuasca, the results of the survey, and dived into related topics including trauma, societal norms around sexuality, and much more.
Some helpful links and info she shared, including her aricle on Chacruna.net.
Kewal’s recent article about pleasure & psy...2021-07-231h 06
Mental Health ComedyStuart Preston - The Grief TripStuart Preston is fascinating. In this episode we find out how a straight-laced guy, who’s father worked for The D.E.A. and had never taken drugs in his life, learned to heal and deal with the grief over his 19 year old son’s suicide, by using psychedlics. Stuart is a comedian, public speaker, podcast host and the author of a book called “The Grief Trip.” He’s trying to break the stigmas of mental health, suicide and psychedlics. Originally, the idea was somehow to try and be close to his son, and that maybe this could be a way. Her...2021-07-2249 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 49: DMT: The Conscious Molecule with Filmmaker Mitch Schultz
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with filmmaker Mitch Schultz, who brought us the legendary documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule. Now, he’s back and working on the sequel, DMT: The Conscious Molecule. He shared his thoughts on consciousness, DMT, and his own psychedelic experiences.
https://www.dmt-tcm.com/
https://www.dmt-nft.com/
We discussed:
The sequel, DMT: The Conscious Molecule, explores consciousness as fundamental and ubiquitous in the Universe.Before we launch into this sequel you’re working on, would you mind sharing a little bit about what DMT a...2021-07-1032 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 48: Healing With Complex Grief with Andre
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with a friend of mine, Andre. We — unfortunately — share a similar story of loss, grief, and learning to heal with the help of psychedelics. And Andre shared some great insight here, and I really enjoyed our conversation.
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Why don’t we get right into your story of healing. Life was going along somewhat normally, and then tragedy struck. Mormon life. Alpha-1 anti-… Liver transplant. Lost son. Left church. Attempted suicide. Therapy. Depression. Anti-depressants. Cannabis introduced joy. Then, you turned to psychedelics for healing? Had you already u...2021-06-3052 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 47: Preservation of the Sonoran Desert Toad (Bufo) with Robert Villa
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Robert Villa who currently presides over the Tucson Herpetological Society, assists with ongoing developments at the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill with the Universit of Arizona, and is a member of NextGen Sonoran Desert Researchers. He also consulted with Hamilton Morris on Morris’ two episodes of Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia about the Sonoran Desert Toad and 5-Meo-DMT. A result of those episodes is an updated version of the famous pamphlet, Bufo Alivarious: the Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert which includes information on synthetic 5-Meo, a great step to help pres...2021-06-0438 min
Stu's Wrestling PodcastSWP - #85 Hayche Haidry aka 'The Middle Eastern Millionaire' Sheikh El Sham 🇬🇧My guest this week is Hayche Haidry aka 'The Middle Eastern Millionaire' Sheikh El Sham 🇬🇧 . We discuss:* Developing the Sheikh character.* Battling Impact Wrestling's Moose at Preston City Wrestling in 2019.* Crafting storytelling and psychology in the ring.* Hayche's burgeoning career in TV and film. And so much more!Special thanks to Evade Escape for today's track 'Already Know' available on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-05-251h 05
End of the Road Podcast (Immanence = Transcendence)Episode 180: Stuart Preston: Stoned Ape Comedy/Poignant Psychedelic Humor/The Grief TripStuart Preston is an American-based author, comedian, and podcast host inspired to help readers learn healthy coping and grieving mechanisms. In Preston's book, The Grief Trip, readers learn of Stuart's struggle to heal with the grief of losing his son and the transformational powers of psychedelics that helped him along the way. That journey currently finds Stuart unexpectedly fronting his stand up comedy show, The Stoned Ape Show and The Stoned Ape Reports podcast. To connect with Stuart or follow him on his amazing journey, please see: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stonedapecomedy/?hl=en Fac...2021-05-2454 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 46: From Pharmaceuticals to Microdosing with Kate
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kate. She shares her story of moving away from pharmaceuticals and their side effects to a microdosing regimen, with great results… So…let’s hear from Kate.
EntheoNurse course (Facebook, Website)
We discussed:
We’ll discuss microdosing, but let’s start with why — what brought you to microdosing? And, did you already have experience MACROdosing psychedelics? COVID, Mild Depression, ADHD, Parted ways with job; talked to doctor, ended on four pills; didn’t sit well with her (side effects of pharmaceuticals), started working with Entheonurse (C...2021-05-2126 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 45: Heroic Hearts Project and Ayahuasca with Jared Rinehart
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Jared Rinehart. Jared is a certified psychedelic integration coach and volunteers with the Heroic Hearts Project, a non-profit that connects military veterans struggling with mental trauma to psychedelic therapy options including ayahuasca, psilocybin, and ketamine. Jared shares his personal journey and work with psychedelics.
https://www.heroicheartsproject.org/
Volunteer: https://www.heroicheartsproject.org/support
Donate: https://www.heroicheartsproject.org/donate
https://www.jaredrinehart.com/
We discussed:
So, what brought you to the medicines? What was going on with...2021-05-0733 min
Off The Beat & TrackSpecial Guest - Anthony PrestonWelcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is Anthony Preston of A2 ProductionsAnthony is a Grammy nominated producer and songwriter who has produced and written for Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Afrojack, Pitbull, Havana Brown, Carly Rae Jepsen and Britney Spears.I met with Anthony remotely during the lockdown and we had a wonderful chat, its one of the most emotional episodes i have recorded to date and Anthony story and honesty is inspirational.We talk about growing up, school...2021-04-2555 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 44: Cults, Cognitive Liberty, and Changa with Sophia
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Sophia. Sophia was one of my first guests, over a year ago. Back then, we discussed breaking away from a cult-like church with the aid of psychedelics, and she’s back with an update. She discusses psychedelics as a gateway drug…a gateway to other healing modalities like yoga and therapy. She also talks about cognitive liberty and much more… So…let’s hear from Sophia.
We discussed:
You shared your story of a repressive…even abusive/traumatic…church. Some substance abuse. And your transformative experience with mushrooms...2021-04-2344 min
Bees BulletinPreston North End V BrentfordPreston North End 0 - 5 Brentford Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bees-bulletin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-04-1004 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 43: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and more with Kate Kincaid, LPC
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kate Kincaid, a Licenced Professional Counselor, who offers ketamine-assisted therapy as well as integration services. Kate shares her experiences with psychedelics, starting with the Zendo Project at Burning Man, as well as a psychedelic-like, near-death experience with childbirth. It’s all about non-ordinary states of consciousness!
Kate at Psychedelic.Support, MAPS.org, Tucson Counseling Associates
We discussed:
Psychedelic-assisted therapy: what is it? What does it look like?Psychedelic integration, Group, Pre- and post-ritual counselingKetamine: bioavailability; nasal; sublingual; injection; Ketamine assisted psychotherapy training group Ketamine Assi...2021-04-0945 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 42: An Ayahuasca Journey of Rebirth with Tara
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Tara. Tara is a licensed professional counselor, who shared her Ayahuasca story of rebirth and finding joy within herself. And it wasn’t easy! … So…let’s hear from Tara.
We discussed:
Licensed Professional CounselorAyahuascaDon’t have a ton of trauma but carry emotions, empathyDivorce; ended up in bad spaceNoticed a change in a depressed client – ayahuascaDid researchTold parents, all-female yoga retreatWent to Soul Quest; brutal experience; everyone else had loving experience; got her ass kicked; last day, belly breathing; had a sudden rush of intense “joy”; felt lik...2021-03-1951 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 41: Grief, Abuse and Forgiveness with Robin
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Robin. It’s her second time on the podcast. She’s back to share this deep experience with transgenerational forgiveness, abuse, and grief…oh, and some mushrooms, too.
We discussed:
Last Time: PTSD, abuse, repressed memories, last journey (portals, overwhelming, physically, spiritually), jealousy, somatic, shadow work (Carl Jung), younger self in field of tall grass in white dresses, connected to younger self, then to the darkness; playlist was faint in the background, but triggered a shift in the journey; really started to feel love; memories of abuse...2021-03-1237 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 40: Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) Treatment with Psilocybin and LSD with Guy
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Guy Murray. Guy suffered from C-PTSD, complex PTSD, from trauma experienced in childhood and in war in Afghanistan. That led him to psilocybin and LSD for help. His story is an important one and is being told in the documentary, Breaking Through PTSD with Psychedelics… So…let’s hear from Guy.
Breaking Through PTSD with Psychedelics: https://youtu.be/1xvdV01MsWI (Trailer)
Dr. Ben Sessa
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Breaking Through PTSD with Psychedelics – your story of using Psilocybin and Lsd to heal from C-PTSD, th...2021-02-2657 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 39: Harm Reduction and Creating a Safe Container with Erica
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Erica Siegal, LCSWNEST CEO & Founder of Nest Harm Reduction. She is a professional harm reductionist, community organizer, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy researcher.
We discussed a very important topic in this space, which is harm reduction — creating a safe container, understanding trauma, and more.
We discussed:
Tell us a little about who you are, what you do, and what led you to this chapter in your life.Past psychedelic experiencesZendo/MAPSWhen we say ‘harm’, what does that mean?Is there a difference between a harmfu...2021-02-131h 00The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 38: Depression, Decriminalization and Consciousness with Kevin
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kevin Matthews, a leader in the Decriminalization movement, from Denver to DC…and back. We talked about his own battle with depression as a West Point Cadet and the help he got from mushrooms. Then, we discussed decrim, consciousness, and so much more. So…let’s hear from Kevin.
www.reconsider.orghttps://www.thespore.org/
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Tell me your psychedelic story: what, if anything, was your challenge in life before psychedelics (like depression, anxiety, suicidality, addiction, or nothing at all)? Share a bit about your psyche...2021-02-011h 05The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 37: Messages From Ayahuasca with Rebecca
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Rebecca. She shares her story of overcoming the deep depression following the birth of her son. She did it working with Iboga, Peyote and Ayahuasca — who continues to bring her messages. So, let’s hear from Rebecca.
http://rebeccahayden.com/
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Depression, a rock-bottom experienceYoung son, depression beyond post-partumGot so desperate, reached out in consciousness and got a responseThere was no remedy for depressionRejected Catholocism and spiritualityStumbled across ways out of depressionDepression medications so hard to get off ofFound a documentary about nutritional supp...2021-01-151h 12The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 36: Uncovering the Ego, From Mushrooms to Iboga with Darren
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Darren, an integration coach. It was actually our second conversation together. The first didn’t end up getting published. He’ll tell you more about that. But listen to his story. It’s a deep story of loss, grief, trauma, hitting rock bottom and journeying out of all that with mushrooms, Ayahuasca and iboga. So, let’s hear from Darren.
We discussed:
Synopsis: We previously did an interview, and some new stuff came up for you. Since then, you attended ceremony and worked with some of that. We’...2021-01-081h 32The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 35: Finding Purpose in Life and Business with Beth Weinstein
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Beth Weinstein. Beth had big goals and big questions as a little girl. Later in life, she lost her father. And then some other changes came about that had her questioning what life was all about. She shares her experiences with Ayahuasca, the South American dieta, and more. It all helped her find purpose in life and in business, and now she helps others do that as well.
Check out her websites:
Website: http://bethaweinstein.com/
Psychedelics and Business: http://psychedelicsandbusiness.com/
2020-12-3155 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 34: Addiction and Mystical Mushrooms with Greg Lake, Esq.
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Greg, who is an attorney and an author who writes about psychedelics in mental health. He shared his own personal story of overcoming addiction through the mystical powers of psilocybin. Let’s hear from Greg.
Check out his upcoming project at entheoconnect.com.
Greg had a tremendously transformational journey with plant teachers.
We discussed:
Addict for 17 years; started drugs at age 12; loves life now;Had a mystical experience; insights into his mother’s death and his addictionOnce he had the mystical experience, each j...2020-12-1825 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 33: War Wounds (PTSD) and Finding Meaning with Michael Cooley
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Michael Cooley. Mike served our country in the Army’s Military Police and was deployed three times — once to Afghanistan and twice to Iraq. After he returned, he soon started experiencing severe PTSD, watching it affect his kids and his marriage. His story was part of the documentary, From Shock to Awe. We talked about the power of psychedelics to rediscover love and the meaning of life and how his journeys with Ayahuasca, Mushrooms, and 5-Meo really helped turn things around.
Please support From Shock to Awe with...2020-12-1247 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 32: Grief, Addiction and a Psilocybin Regimen with Kim
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Kim. I was excited to have Kim on, as she’s a real force in the psychedelic community, including her latest venture LYT Mind, an organization created to support those working with psychedelics. She talked about addiction, grief, and a unique psilocybin regimen.
We discussed:
Let’s start with your story. What was going on in your life that brought you to the medicine?Lost motherLost uncles to addictionShame around alcohol; traumaSweat lodge ceremony; Ayahuasca; Ayahuasca experience deeply connectedHung out with GodDidn’t drink for 4 months after tha...2020-12-0447 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 31: Religion, Substance Abuse and Psychedelics with Gary
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Gary. Gary shares his story of what I might call religious trauma, as well as substance abuse, and a well-timed mushroom trip. So, let’s hear from Gary.
Questions:
Let’s start with your story. It involves a restrictive religion and a struggle with substance abuse?Jehovah’s Witness; never found his own truthOppressive lifeSuffering, miserableIboga + 5-Meo-DMT (Toad) to help addictsTried Toad ceremony after 11 years of absolute total sobrietyEnhanced meditationInterconnectednessInsignificance of problems; love is the answerKamboCritical self-talk, the critic; now forgiving and kind to selfFinally comfortable in own s...2020-11-0345 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 30: Grief, Hidden Trauma, Bad Trips and Integration with Greg
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with Greg. He shared his story of Grief and his current work doing
His Website: Psychedelic Integration Specialist.
greg@psychedelicintegrationspecialist.com
Questions
Let’s start with your story. You were living the normal, suburban life, running your own IT business, then tragedy struck. Mind sharing what happened and what led you to psychedelics for healing?Tell us about your medicine experience(s).You had tried psychedelics many years before. I assume in a more recreational way? Any unexpected insights?What would you say ar...2020-10-2437 min
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My guest is Dr. Sam Ko, owner of Reset Ketamine, a ketamine infusion therapy clinic in Palm Springs CA. Dr. Ko shared his thoughts on healing through ketamine and his insight into human consciousness. Please enjoy this episode with Dr. Sam Ko.
Dr. Ko and I had a great conversation at a Psychedelic conference in 2019. We actually recorded a podcast episode…and I accidentally deleted it! So, I’m truly grateful to have him back.
And this is also the first cross-over podcast where a conversation will appear on both The Consciousness Podcast and The Ston...2020-09-3027 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 28: Mushroom Journeys with Author Bett Williams
In this episode, I had the honor of speaking with author Bett Williams. We discussed her new book, The Wild Kindness: A Psilocybin Journey. The conversation covered her journeys and some ideas of hers that go a bit outside today’s psychedelic community norms. The book is awesome and her point of view is really refreshing.
Bett’s Website: https://www.bettwilliams.com/
Bett’s Podcast: https://www.bettwilliams.com/psychedelics-culture-podcast
We discussed:
What do mushrooms mean to you, in your life?Do you tap into that when you write? Yes, resulted in this...2020-09-0450 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 27: From Bad Trip to Functional Medicine with Holly
In this episode, I spoke with Holly, a functional medicine practitioner, and her story of trauma, a bad trip — we’ll call it a dark trip. You can find Holly and her work at Harmony from Within. You can contact Holly at harmonyfromwithin8@gmail.com. You’re going to enjoy this one.
We discussed:
Ultimate “sisters and facilitators” in dealing with trauma: mushrooms; AyahuascaPain, trauma, suicidalStarted working with psilocybin at home with friends; redwood forestSafe with friends; allowed things to come upSacred container of set and settingBad trip: not ‘bad; dark; deep journey; past trauma bubbled to the topPh...2020-08-2927 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 26: Ibogaine, Shadow Work, Addiction with Anders
In this episode, I spoke with Anders about his journey through addiction recovery. It is a deep conversation about addiction, plant medicines, shadow work and finding a way to be true to yourself on your path in life. Anders now guides others with his Ibogaine counselling services.
We discussed:
As a child, learned not to respect or love himself
Sought to fix himself, no tools
By 20s, didn’t know who he was
Found drugs, felt complete and confident
Drugs actually helped
But the drugs st...2020-08-2242 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 25: Seizures and Microdosing Psilocybin with Haley
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Haley. After trying, unsuccessfully, invasive brain surgeries and several pharmaceuticals to treat her complex partial seizures, Haley then turned to microdosing psilocybin and got great results. Please enjoy this episode, with Haley.
We discussed:
Complex partial seizures, blanking out, 1-2/week
Laughing spells
With developed brain came more developed seizures
Prescribed all kinds of pills, nothing worked
Three brain surgeries, removed right side of lobes
Invasive surgeries and toxic pharmaceuticals; temporal lobe; right hippocampus
2020-07-2420 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 24: with David Grillot of #ThankYouPlantMedicine
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Grillot, creator of the ThankYouPlantMedicine movement. Here in Phoenix, I had the honor of hosting the thankyouplantmedicine event. Hearing those stories of healing partly inspired me to create this podcast. Dave is a beautiful soul and a real leader in the community. He shares the story of his first psychedelic journey at the birthplace of the Inca, the genesis of the thankyouplantmedicine movement, and so much more. So please enjoy this episode, with Dave.
We discussed:
Non-violent communication; spirituality; leadership; conflict mediation;
...2020-07-1743 min
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Stu & Marty's PodcastEpisode Nine - Interview with Ben Preston-BlackThis episode we interview Ben Black, an award winning jeweller and business person. Ben shares with us his journey as a jeweller for the past 20 years and also the story of his family business Creations Jewellers in Canberra. It's really interesting his take and view on his work and his business. Enjoy!2020-07-1536 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 23: Addiction Recovery & Plant Medicine with Brian, Joe and David
In this episode, I was able to speak to three such people, who battled addiction with plant medicine in conjunction with traditional methods like the 12-step programs. They went on to help others do the same. So please enjoy these powerful stories of recovery with Brian, from MedicineBox and Joe and David from Inscape Recovery. This group was brought together by Kimberly Adams of LYT Marketing & Media LLC.
Brian’s Topics:
Brian’s plant medicine/recovery storySSRIs & Benzos Not depending on “just plant medicine”Incorporating mindfulness, nature, foodRoutines & Rituals
Addiction, alcoholism, protests, BLM
3-4 years i...2020-07-031h 18The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 22: Childhood Trauma, Yoga and Plant Medicine with Ti
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ti. Ti shared her personal journey of being the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants to Australia, having to take on the mother role in her family, and dealing with the trauma that caused, eventually healing through Yoga and psychedelics. She gets real with us, so please enjoy this episode, with Ti.
We discussed:
Our essence does not change, gets revealed by the medicines
Dr. Gabor Mate, under addiction is trauma
A lot of trauma underneath
Daughter of Vietnamese refugees
2020-06-271h 01The Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 21: South American Plant Medicines with Katlyn
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Katlyn who shares her growing relationship with South American plant medicines and a story of accidentally taking 300 hits of LSD! We talked addiction, grief and much more. Please enjoy this episode, with Katlyn.
Lost mother; deaf at birth, surgeriesOpiatesAlways drawn to psychedelicsOne DMT and left opiates foreverRealized that she had trauma that needed to be healedPainting at COSM; plants turned out to be Ayahuasca300 hits of LSD; broke through to 5th dimension for 24 hoursFriend invited to PeruPlant dietas are either for healing body/mind/spirit or for training...2020-06-2021 min
The Leadership Lounge PodcastEpisode 8 - Tony Preston - Inspirational story teller about leadership and business.This week I had the pleasure of speaking to Tony Preston, he is now a coach who helps trade businesses, sole traders and small service businesses hit bigger numbers and be more effective.
However he also has an amazing story and it’s a privilege to bring his story to you.
WHO IS TONY PRESTON:
I am 56 years young, I left school before taking any GCE as I was certain I did not need them.
At 17 my life was turned upside down after hitting a a lamp post at 60 mph on a...2020-06-1722 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 20: Addiction Recovery and Psilocybin with Jimmy
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jimmy. Jimmy shared his story of decades of drug addiction, getting clean and stopping the cravings in their tracks with psilocybin. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Please enjoy this episode with Jimmy.
We discussed:
Alcohol and drugs started at age 10Many attempts to quit; dept. of correctionStruggled for 30 years but really didn’t want to quitEnded up homeless, in a truckHigh for best part of 30 yearsExperienced psychedelics as a kid, but in “abundance”Facebook friends, “Trust the Process”Need positive intentions to create prope...2020-06-1242 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 19: Healing from Trauma with Jim Villarreal of Gold Cap Integration Network
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with someone who can share both sides of that — Jim Villareal. Jim is the founder of Gold Cap Integration Network, a network of practitioners who offer entheogenic support, from preparation to integration. He shares his own Stoned Ape Story of working through PTSD and alcoholism with Ayahuasca and Psilocybin, as well as great information on really benefiting from your experience. Please enjoy this episode with Jim.
Gold Cap Integration Network
Website
Facebook
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Growing up in Bible belt, sour taste of...2020-06-0529 minThe Stoned Ape ReportsEpisode 18: Awareness, Fear and Letting Go, Mescaline and Ayahuasca with Michael
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my good friend, Michael. Michael shared his story of opening up his awareness with mescaline, working through fear, and a meaningful purge with Ayahuasca. So, please enjoy this episode, with Michael.
We discussed:
Three mescaline hits opened him up, awareness, at 15-years-oldShedding things that didn’t sit right through self-examinationDidn’t learn all the lessons, too youngStarted drinking; unhappy in marriage; numbing feelingsExperiencing a lot of fear (of divorce), overwhelmingDecided to tackle fear; scuba-dived, turned off light, faced fear, descendedForced him to confront fear, surrendered to it...2020-05-2333 min
Man That Can with Lachlan StuartEp. 189 William Zillman — Mental Toughness, Vulnerability & What Type of Leader am I?Message me your 'Takeaways'.Opening up what’s really going through men’s minds by sharing real & raw conversations about life's challenges and our way of thinking.Join the Facebook community HERE.William Zillman is a former professional rugby league player, public speaker, and horse trainer. His rugby league career spans over 13 years in the NRL, where he has played for the Canberra Raiders and Gold Coast Titans. He has held numerous leadership roles throughout his career, including as Vice-Captain and Captain of the Titans. He has been...2020-05-1955 min