#123 High Cuisine and Redefining Cannabis Culture with Nicole DiMascio
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Explore the kitchen and beyond with Nicole DiMascio, the creative force behind "Dope Kitchen." As a weed enthusiast and content creator, Nicole is redefining the cannabis culture by challenging the old stoner stereotypes with her dynamic blend of mindful cannabis use, healthy cooking, and active living. Nicole opens up about her journey from viral social media success to building a community that values a balanced lifestyle. Discover how her advocacy and innovative approach are transforming perceptions and promoting a more inclusive and responsible view of cannabis use.
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#122 MUD\WTR's Shane Heath: Fueling a Business and Personal Evolution Through Art, Adaptogens and Action
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Long before Shane Heath became the founder and CEO of MUD\WTR, he was already on a mission to create healthy minds through healthy habits. Battling depression and anxiety from a young age, Heath traveled both the world and his own interior landscape to shift and evolve his perspective continually. He’s turned his personal journey into a company that’s committed to curiosity, self-exploration and community engagement. Whether in his role as a father, jiu-jitsu practitioner or supporter of psychedelic research, Heath has fostered a “get to” rather than “have to” mindset that uplifts...
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#121 Embracing Vulnerability for True Intimacy with Kiana Reeves
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Navigating authentic intimate relationships can have us twisting ourselves into emotional states that would make the Kama Sutra blush. Yet doing the work of self-reflection while being open to change can create profound connections, both with ourselves and others. By embracing our vulnerability and maintaining open communication, we can enrich our erotic lives and overall well-being. But where to start? Somatic Sex Educator Kiana Reeves offers a deep exploration into how intimacy, embodiment, and emotional well-being are interwoven, our personal responsibility in healing and the importance of...
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#120 Discovering Herbal Wisdom: Rachelle Robinett's Journey to Holistic Health
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Curiosity and listening are powerful tools on our healing journeys. Rachelle Robinett, founder and CEO of Pharmakon Supernatural, knows that to create profound growth and transformation, we need to be intrigued with what we consume—orally, visually and auditorily—and how that impacts our ability to lead balanced, satisfying lives. She shares insights on how the kitchen is a healing place, from the food we eat to the company we keep, and how anything has the potential to be medicine. Learn more about Rachelle Robinett here: Learn more about how to consume intentionally here: ...
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#119 Exploring Psychedelic Therapy for Immigrants and Refugees With Malek Asfeer
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What if every aspect of your life was suddenly disrupted? You can’t go to your job, you can’t see your friends and family, you can’t go home. For refugees and immigrants, such challenges compound with a lack of access to safe and inclusive healing modalities—including psychedelics. Enter Malek Asfeer, whose dedication to humanitarian causes includes organizing psychedelic retreats for refugees and immigrants, aiming to transform consciousness and promote healing in the Middle East. He reminds us that to truly heal, community support and integration are crucial. So, how do you show up...
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#118 Getting to the Root of Seasonal Depression - Dr. LeTa Jussila
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As the Northern Hemisphere turns towards winter, many of us are feeling not only the encroaching dark and cold weather but also seasonal depression. While hustle culture pushes us to keep grinding, what we actually need is a little extra TLC. Enter LeTa Jussila, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Herbalist and Fitness Trainer. She guides us to find holistic balance, going beyond symptoms to reach the roots of what ails us. We talk about joyful movement, food as medicine, sounds that heal, and a MUD\WTR favorite—microdosing. Tune in for your seasonal tune-up. Learn...
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#117 Mental Health Is a Mosaic and Your Treatment Should Be Too - Dr. Raghu Appasani & Dorna Pourang
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We’re in the midst of a mental health crisis. More people are seeking mental health treatments than ever before. But while therapy is part of the solution, it’s not the final answer. On today’s episode, Dr. Raghu Appasani, a board-certified Integrative and Addiction psychiatrist, and Dorna Pourang, a psychedelic clinical research specialist, combine their wisdom and practices to discuss how therapy, psychedelics, and a holistic web of care can work together to better support our mental health. Learn more about psychedelic research here: Learn more about Dr. Raghu Appasani and Dorna...
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#116 The Joy of Well-Being: Why You Should Focus on Your Joyspan with Authors Colleen and Jason Wachob
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How can we infuse a little bit more joy into health and well-being? How can we forge more meaningful connections? How do we identify our purpose? These are some of the deep inquiries we explore within and amongst ourselves. They can be overwhelming, and often we put off looking for the answers until a crisis hits. Fortunately, MindBodyGreen founders Colleen and Jason Wachob, through holistic and science-based modalities, are here to offer some guidance. They talk about their book The Joy of Well-Being, and why they’re less concerned with our lifespans and more focused on our joyspans. Learn...
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#115 The Skin Deep Questions: How Emmy Award-Winning Director Topaz Adizes Is Changing the Way We Talk to Each Other
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Lao Tzu said, “We make a vessel from a lump of clay, but it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.” We often ignore the space in between, but Emmy Award-winning director, author, and experience designer Topaz Adizes knows that’s where the magic is. He believes in asking each other the right questions to provoke and challenge us. In the space between what is said, the space between listening and reacting, lies the possibility of shifting the direction of our lives. Learn more about The Skin Deep: Learn why gathering with friends is good for your health, according to...
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#114 Healing and Harmony Through Forest Bathing with Olga Terebenina
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Shirin Yoku, AKA forest bathing, is a mindfulness practice where you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of nature for health and well-being. It can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, as well as help improve sleep. In today’s sensory exploration, Olga Terebenina, co-founder of The Forest Bathing Institute, shares how this practice of connecting with nature offers us a chance to heal ourselves and the world around us. Learn more about the benefits of getting outside here: Learn more about The Forest Bathing Institute here: If you dig this podcast please leave a...
info_outlineMia Sarno, aka “Dr. Mimi” is a gender-fluid, pansexual licensed clinical psychologist working with a clinic providing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and is a study therapist for research with LSD and psilocybin. For this Pride Month episode, we dive into what “queering” means, why it’s important, and the both oppressive and liberatory past, present, and future of psychedelics within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Content Notes: mentions of suicide and sexual trauma
Dr. Mimi: https://www.drmimipsyd.com
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