The Vital Point
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago -Learn methods for personal transformation that will change your life, and hear the stories of practitioners about how they're doing the work.
In self-development no matter the method you use, the vital point is to practice!
Each episode Jonathan Schecter focuses on disciplines for change like breathwork, meditation, psychedelics & plant medicine, Somatic Experiencing, and mindset.
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The Vital Point Podcast with Jonathan Schecter Trailer
April 10, 2024 04:09 - 1 minute - 3.46 MBA quick trailer for The Vital Point Podcast. Subscribe and drop in... Learn More - bluemagicalchemy.com
91. Music, Mushrooms, & Magic with East Forest
March 31, 2024 21:42 - 1 hour - 151 MBDive into the transformative effects of music with renowned musician East Forest. Since 2008, East Forest has been crafting music that facilitates introspective journeys, combining genres like ambient, neoclassical, and indie pop, often inspired by guided mushroom ceremonies. The discussion covers East Forest's use of music as a tool for emotional and spiritual exploration, especially in combination with psychedelics like mushrooms and ketamine, as well as in breathwork sessions. East F...
90. Integrating Unity & Samadhi with Henry Winslow
February 16, 2024 21:54 - 1 hour - 136 MBCelebrating the release of my first course with Tricycle Day, my chat with the creator of Tricycle Day, Henry Winslow. We delve into the integration of transcendental psychedelic experiences within spiritual and philosophical frameworks to deepen understanding of death and enhance life's fulfillment. We explore the use of breathwork for accessing mystical states and integrating psychedelic insights, as part of the new course "High on Your Own Supply." The discussion covers the practicalit...
89. Tripping On Self-Trust & Intuition with Kat Walsh
February 12, 2024 03:20 - 1 hour - 150 MBDrop in to this conversation with the host of the Trip on This Podcast, Kat Walsh. Kat Walsh is a podcast host, entrepreneur, seeker, friend, ‘trip’ companion, and boost of encouragement for those on their awakening path. Kat is the Creator & Host of the psychedelic podcast TRIP ON THIS, and her second show LIFE WITH KAT WALSH, a solo personal journal style podcast around the awakening journey. Kat shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting the importance of intuition and the pro...
88. Cannabis IS a Psychedelic: Healing & Holding Space with Daniel McQueen
January 13, 2024 05:59 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week's podcast episode covers some fascinating territory in the emerging realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy with Daniel McQueen, MA. Daniel is a Psychedelic Specialist, Psychedelic Therapy Educator, Activis and the co-founder and Executive Director of the Center for Medicinal Mindfulness, one of the first legal psychedelic plant medicine centers in the United States. Daniel joins me to discuss working with cannabis as a psychedelic in a therapeutic setting, a major topic in his boo...
87. Somatic Experiencing & Psychedelic Integration with Erin Doumert
December 23, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 124 MBDrop in with me and my guest, Somatic Experiencing coach, Psychedelic Integration Specialist, and Religious Trauma Recovery Guide Erin Doumert as we delve into the intricacies of somatic experiencing and its integration with psychedelics and plant medicines. The episode covers the importance of being open to all experiences of nervous system activation and opens with a guided somatic meditation so that you can drop in with us. Our conversation highlights the benefits of somatic awareness ...
86. Meditation & Myth as Embodied Archetypes with Otto Maier
December 07, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 172 MBOtto Maier is a Psychedelic Integration Guide, IFS therapist, Jungian Coach, and Ritual facilitator for retreat centers around the world. The main focus of his work is in helping people in the western word embody transcendent experiences through the vehicle of decolonizing the psyche, and learning how to listen to the ancient language of our Souls. Join us for a profound conversation that delves into the transformative realms of Meditation, Myth, and Embodied Archetypes. This episode explo...
85. Exploring the Serenity Prayer
November 25, 2023 23:11 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin renowned breathwork facilitator and transformation coach Jonathan Schecter as he delves into the profound practices of using the Serenity Prayer as a meditation and practice of transformation. This episode is more than just a discussion; it's an invitation to explore the depths of your inner self. Jonathan dives into how the Serenity Prayer has helped to change his life and how it can be used to contemplate and enact meaningful changes in yours as well. This episode also offers an ex...
84. Integral Journeys: Connecting to Psilocybin Mushrooms with Jahan Khamsehzadeh
November 18, 2023 23:09 - 1 hour - 164 MBExplore the transformative world of psychedelic mushrooms with author, therapist and guide Jahan Khamsehzadeh. Jahan's book The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach is an in-depth journey into the impact of psilocybin on our planet and ourselves, and I can't recommend it enough. Jahan and I chat about his comprehensive background, the transformative power of psilocybin, the healing potential of mystical ...
83. Finding Joy In the Journey: Learning to Have Fun & Let Go with Cam Leids
November 02, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 216 MBDrop into this uplifting conversation with Cam Leids, entrepreneur, writer, and host of The Tripsitting Podcast. Cam shares his personal integration journey following an ayahuasca experience in Peru. He delves into the profound support and lessons he's gleaned from Michael Singer's book, "The Untethered Soul," and how it has guided him to live authentically and joyfully. Cam's approach to life, characterized by trust in the process and a light-hearted attitude, has been instrumental in h...
82. Blurring the Lines Between Recreation, Therapy & Ceremony
October 25, 2023 17:26 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBFirst, Drop into a guided listening meditation that invites you to discern the subtle nuances between hearing and truly listening. Then, Dive deep as I unveil my innovative protocol for intentional nervous system regulation at raves and dance events, seamlessly merging the realms of recreational and ceremonial/therapeutic experiences. This episode breaks down the three pivotal phases: preparation, immersion, and integration. From setting powerful intentions and embracing practices like m...
81. Rave Rituals: Community, Healing, and the Ecstasy of Dance with Taylor Bratches
October 19, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 205 MBDive into the rhythmic world of raves as containers for exploration with Taylor Bratches, a multifaceted DJ, writer, energy healer, and psychedelic guide from Boulder, CO. When I attended the MAPS Psychedelic Science Convention earlier this year, I attended Taylor’s talk on Rave as Ritual and it truly sparked my interest in exploring the subject deeper since raving has been such a big part of my own healing journey. We discuss the transformative power of raves, painting them as modern-day...
80. The Heart of Science & Spirituality with Joe Tafur
October 12, 2023 01:09 - 1 hour - 144 MBEnjoy this amazing conversation with Dr. Joe Tafur exploring the profound intersection of modern science and ancient spiritual wisdom. ]Dr. Joe Tafur is a western-trained doctor deeply rooted in Shipibo medicine lineages and the author of "The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine". We delve into the transformative power of energy healing, the undeniable impact of psychedelic therapy, and the importance of integration practices- b...
79. Remembering the Past & Looking towards the Future
October 12, 2023 00:06 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBRecording of a special livestream for International Podcast Day. Remembering the livestream roots of the shows beginning, as well as looking at what's coming up in Season 8. I also took some questions from the audience including what "the vital point" means, as well as advice on starting a podcast and things I've learned doing mine. Enjoy Season 8, and thanks for your support!
78. Losing the Hubris, Gaining the View with Scott Tusa
September 20, 2023 17:58 - 1 hour - 198 MBEmbark on a profound journey into the heart of Buddhism and meditation with Scott Tusa, a seasoned meditation teacher and practitioner. In this enlightening episode, Tusa delves deep into the essence of cultivating a view for genuine happiness and the ever-evolving relevance of Buddhism in today's Western culture. Key Highlights: Adapting Buddhism: Tusa underscores Buddhism's adaptability, emphasizing its significance in modern contexts. Balancing Act: The delicate equilibrium between str...
77. The Beauty & Power of Breathwork with Hans Whygold
September 17, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 137 MBJourney into the transformative world of Neurodynamic Breathwork with Hans Whygold, a certified facilitator, integration coach, and a true explorer of consciousness. Hans's story is one of resilience and rebirth. Having battled and overcome a decade-long struggle with opiate addiction, depression, and anxiety, he found solace and healing in the realms of plant medicine and breathwork. Now, with a heart full of gratitude and wisdom, Hans is on a mission to guide others through their own paths...
76. The Ground of Compassion & Wisdom with Noel Coakley
September 11, 2023 00:08 - 1 hour - 200 MBDive deep into the harmonious dance of compassion and wisdom in this enlightening conversation with renowned psychotherapist and meditation maestro, Noel Coakley. As the esteemed Director at the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, Assistant Director for Dharma Moon, and psychotherapist, Noel brings a wealth of knowledge from his extensive background in both mental health and meditation. Our paths crossed during a transformative Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training session at Dha...
75. The Alchemy of Naming: Outer, Inner & Secret Meaning of Blue Magic Alchemy
September 07, 2023 00:51 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MBDive into the origin story of my brand and community Blue Magic Alchemy according to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of three distinct meanings: outer, inner, and secret. The outer meaning of the name is rooted in alchemy and the transformative power of breathwork highlighting my focus on helping individuals harness the power of their breath to bring about personal transformation. Moving on to the inner meaning ,it is revealed that mushrooms play a significant role. It is worth noting tha...
74. Standing in Empathy & Wholeness with Leo Lobbestael
September 03, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this deeply insightful episode, I sit down with therapist and breathwork facilitator Leo Lobbestael to explore a vital paradox in personal development. While various methods and medicines can guide us to recognize our inherent wholeness, it’s the raw, real work in these disciplines that helps remove the barriers preventing us from embracing this truth. 🌟 What You'll Learn: Discover the paradoxical journey to self-discovery and wholeness with methods that enlighten and experiences that ...
73. Making Sense of Internal Family Systems with Christine Dixon
August 30, 2023 18:57 - 1 hour - 182 MBYou make sense. All the parts of you make sense. This is one of the central ideas in Internal Family Systems and one that I dive into with IFS coach Christine Dixon. This episode drops into starting where you are, with gentleness and care for yourself. We talk about meditation, and non-violent communication as well as continuing our exploration into parts work a.k.a IFS. Another key topic is around curiosity replacing judgement in our relation to ourselves and others, and allowing that cur...
72. How I Use Breathwork for Psychedelic Integration
August 23, 2023 19:19 - 29 minutes - 55 MBDiscover the unparalleled power of breathwork for nervous system regulation and psychedelic integration. Host Jonathan Schecter shares his experience learning to use breathwork to be more present in his body, grounded and feel safer going deeper into psychedelic exploration. Uncover how breath acts as the control center for the nervous system, intricately weaving body, mind, and spirit. This episode is not just a discussion, you'll also learn the transformative technique of heart coheren...
71. Exploring Holotropic States & Archetypal Astrology with Jonathan Waller
August 17, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 218 MBNavigating the fascinating intersections of archetypal astrology, psychedelic therapy, and personal transformation with coach and archetypal astrologer Jonathan Waller. Episode Topics: Archetypal Astrology: Unpacking its unique focus on the primary celestial bodies. Synchronistic Universe: How astrology connects us to a deeper dance with the cosmos. Celestial Influences: Insights on the different planets.. Astrology in Psychedelic Therapy: Using the archetypes as a reflection in therap...
70. Satire, Skepticism, & Surfing the Psychedelic Wave with Dennis Walker
August 12, 2023 21:10 - 1 hour - 162 MBJoin host Jonathan Schecter for a captivating conversation with Dennis Walker, a multimedia luminary with a flair for satire and founder of Mycopreneur. Together, they delve into the nuanced world of satire, skepticism, personal evolution, and the dynamic future of the psychedelic renaissance. Dive in and discover how humor can be both a relief and a revelation, especially in a field as transformative as psychedelics. This episode is sponsored by Cultivating Wisdom. Go to cultivatingwisdo...
69. The Power of Gentleness with Steph Magenta
August 09, 2023 04:20 - 1 hour - 121 MBSteph Magenta is the founder of Seven Directions Breathwork training and the co-founder of Integrative Breath School of Breathwork. She’s a breathwork teacher and facilitator, shamanic practitioner and licensed bodywork therapist. A Modern Day Medicine Woman, her heart and wisdom are infused in everything she does. The podcast delves deep into the realms of nuanced thinking, self-awareness, and the human desire for safety. The conversation underscores the tendency for individuals to perceiv...
68. When Psychedelics Are Traumatic
August 05, 2023 01:30 - 41 minutes - 77.1 MBIn this episode I delve into the sensitive topic of trauma that has occurred in expanded states of consciousness. By sharing a personal experience, my intention is to dispel the popular misconception in the plant medicine community that “there is no such thing as a bad trip” as this is neither correct or trauma-informed. While many risks can be reduced through best practices for safety, set and setting, that doesn’t change the fact that trauma can occur. The situation I describe has been a...
67. Rethinking the "Heroic" Mushroom Dose with Dave Hodges
August 02, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBDave Hodges is the founder of The Church of Ambrosia and Zidedoor in Oakland - which is a nondenominational, interfaith religious organization that supports the use and safe access of all Entheogenic Plants, with a focus on Cannabis and Sacred Mushrooms. A lot of Dave’s work centers around high-dose work with the mushrooms, which is one reason why the information he shares in this episode is so crucial. Dave shares the results of recent research with Oakland Hyphae around creating a stand...
66. Harmonizing Science & Spirit: Integrating the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference
July 03, 2023 15:56 - 55 minutes - 102 MBI'm closing out Season 6 by exploring the emotionally transformative experience of attending the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference - which was surprisingly similar to an actual extended psychedelic ceremony! I reflect on the emotions, and the expansive and optimistic experiences, that deserve careful integration just like a psychedelic journey. In a way, this podcast is part of my integration process! Some highlights: -The psychedelic conference experience -Impactful Workshops and Pane...
65. Surrender is Trusting Spirit with Jonathan 'Quest' Brown
June 27, 2023 18:26 - 1 hour - 115 MBDive into the transformative journey of Jonathan 'Quest' Brown, a certified yoga teacher, reiki master, and psychedelic integration coach. Quest opens up about his path of self-discovery and profound healing, triggered by the unexpected loss of his mother. He sheds light on the pivotal role of yoga, reiki, and psychedelics in his healing journey, emphasizing how these practices have not only aided his recovery but also instilled a deeper sense of purpose in his life. A key takeaway from o...
64. The Theory of an Advanced World & Fractal Psychology with Saemi Nakamura
June 11, 2023 22:11 - 1 hour - 102 MBImagine waking up from a dream, seeing that your unconscious mind is creating everything in your reality and that you have the power to change it. Saemi Nakamura is a Holotropic and Neurodynamic breathwork facilitator and a practitioner of “Theory of an Advanced World” (TAW) and Fractal Psychology - which teaches you how to change your reality and completely transform your life and limiting beliefs. According to TAW the world is a projection of your thoughts and using the practices and brai...
63. Waking up Into Now with David Nichtern
May 29, 2023 14:49 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBMy guest on this episode is my current meditation teacher David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon. David is a senior teacher in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. This tradition combines a contemporary, secular approach to meditation with the ancient practices and philosophies of Tibetan Buddhism. David is also a four-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee, and a successful entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience integrating spiritual practice and everyday living. He is the...
62. Cultivating Wisdom with Cesar Marin
May 12, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBOn the latest episode of The Vital Point Podcast , my guest is Cesar Marin, founder of Cultivating Wisdom. The conversation centers around microdosing and the responsible use of psychedelics for personal growth and healing. We talked about: -Cesar's personal journey with microdosing and its benefits -The importance of intention and integration in the microdosing process -Responsible use of psychedelics for personal growth and healing -Educating oneself about psychedelics and approach...
61. Dropping Into Full Spectrum Breathwork with Jamie Clements
April 29, 2023 21:23 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBIn this enlightening conversation, host Jonathan Schecter chats with Jamie Clements, a leading breathwork teacher based in London. Jamie a breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space and has worked alongside top entrepreneurs, politicians, athletes and many more, to share the life changing potential of breathwork and altered states of consciousness. After discovering out first-hand just how impactful breathwork can be, Jamie strongly believes that breathwork is the most universal a...
60. Transforming Your Life with Orientation: A Simple Practice w Profound Impact | with Jonathan Schecter
April 29, 2023 19:23 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this enlightening episode host Jonathan Schecter, a renowned psychedelic integration and transformation coach, unravels the potent world of Somatic Experiencing™ (SE). Taking you along his personal journey through the second training module of his SE practitioner certification, he explores the intricacies of this body-based trauma therapy method devised by Dr. Peter Levine. The episode illuminates how SE aids in controlling the nervous system and confronting trauma, emphasizing the bo...
Transforming Your Life with Orientation: A Simple Practice w Profound Impact | with Jonathan Schecter
April 29, 2023 19:23 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this enlightening episode host Jonathan Schecter, a renowned psychedelic integration and transformation coach, unravels the potent world of Somatic Experiencing™ (SE). Taking you along his personal journey through the second training module of his SE practitioner certification, he explores the intricacies of this body-based trauma therapy method devised by Dr. Peter Levine. The episode illuminates how SE aids in controlling the nervous system and confronting trauma, emphasizing the bo...
59. Psychedelic Integration is Life Integration with Dr. Ryan Westrum
March 31, 2023 06:48 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBDr. Ryan Westrum is the author of The Psychedelics Integration Handbook, founder of Healing Souls and host of The Psychedelic Psychologist podcast. With over 20 years working in mental health, he combines traditional therapeutic methods with holistic, intuitive therapies that empower you to take charge of your life and mental health. Ryan and I explore the intersection of psychedelics and mental health and the experience of integrating the cosmic perspective and insights that can come from ...
58. Leaning Towards the Presence of Death with Maitreya Wolf
March 22, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBMaitreya Wolf is a modern mystic, wisdom teacher, soul mentor, writer, musician, dancer, yogini, and lover of the wild earth. In this episode, Maitreya and Jonathan Schecter discuss transformative experiences, initiatory consciousness, and the importance of cultivating the soul and sovereign self as well as the grieving process within trauma and the importance of having stewards and caretakers to help individuals move out of helplessness into adulthood. An important portion of the episod...
57. Why You Can't Change
March 16, 2023 23:03 - 30 minutes - 25.3 MBHave you ever tried to make a major change in your life and wondered why the $@%& is it so hard? It all comes down to your nervous system and whether you feel safe or not in your body. In this solocast, host Jonathan Schecter dives into the journey of changing careers and the challenges that have come up during the process. These include a vulnerable look at his blocks and where he was stuck, as well as the methods he used to make the change happen and how that's impacted his coaching pract...
56. Integrating Meditation On & Off Your Cushion with Hector Marcel
February 26, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBHector Marcel is the President of The Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio in New York, which is dedicated to help people reach their highest potential through meditation, yoga, public talks, and community outreach. In addition to being a master teacher of meditation and Eastern philosophy, he also serves on the board of the Asian Classics Institute. In this episode, Hector and Jonathan Schecter discuss … the benefits of cultivating a meditation practice Treating your mind as a lab to experi...
55. Supporting the Alignment of Your Soul with Beth Weinstein
February 15, 2023 17:24 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBAs a spiritual business coach, Beth helps current and aspiring coaches, healers, Psychedelic Pioneers, and spiritual leaders align with your soul's path and grow your business so you can help more people, share your Unique Medicine, and have a thriving transformational business you love. Using her experience growing multiple businesses (including three of her own), along with neuroscience-backed methodologies, spiritual teachings, and practical business action plans, Beth offers a multi-dim...
54. Coherence Breathing & the Benefits of Breathwork with Jonathan Schecter
February 08, 2023 20:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MBTune in to this week’s solo episode with Jonathan Schecter to learn a powerful breathwork method to strengthen your nervous system, increase relaxation and lower your heart rate. In this episode, Jonathan takes questions from the audience about: ▶ different types of breathwork and how they work together ▶ using your breath the regulate the nervous system ▶ the appeal of using breathwork to enter expanded states of consciousness, and why that’s not the best place to start ▶ th...
53. The Wisdom of Surrender with Adam Heaps
January 18, 2023 20:54 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAdam Heaps creates and supports space for humans to come together and connect with higher self and community. He facilitates mixed modality Satsang with The Energy Stack, supports local Men's groups and organizes a weekly nature cold plunge and drum circle in the Utah mountains. All these practices emphasize surrender, letting go into flow and integrating our experiences as we ride this rock through space. In this episode, Adam and Jonathan Schecter discuss … ▶ the wisdom of surrender ▶ t...
52. Realer Than Real, Exploring Transpersonal Experiences with Katrina Michelle
January 11, 2023 20:41 - 1 hour - 81 MBKatrina Michelle PhD, LCSW is the founder and director of The Curious Spirit, a New York-based psychotherapy and coaching practice offering personal transformational work and retreats. As co-creator and producer of When Lightning Strikes Film she is seeking to demystify, the sometimes unsexy, process of spiritual emergence. Katrina is also a member of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC), currently conducting research seeking to better understand adverse psychedelic experi...
51. Breath is the Remote Control for your Nervous System with Conni Biesalski
December 23, 2022 19:09 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBConni Biesalski is a Breathwork Facilitator, Meditation Teacher and Somatic Coach. She helps people heal and regulate their nervous system, improve their breathing pattern and come home to their bodies. In this episode, Conni and Jonathan Schecter discuss … ▶ Breathwork beyond expanded states ▶ Breathwork as the remote for the nervous system ▶ How holotropic/transformational style breathwork is the doorway into a wider world of breathing ▶ Conni’s journey into breathwork facilitation ▶...
50. Authentic Presence and Expanded Consciousness with Acacea Lewis
December 13, 2022 00:45 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBAnother multidimensional conversation with mycologist and anthropologist Acacea Lewis on working with sacred mushrooms and other entheogens, Buddhism, cultivating presence in all aspects of life and so much more. In this episode, Acacea and Jonathan Schecter discuss … ▶ Working with mushroom elders in Oaxaca ▶ The wisdom potential of working with the mushroom ▶ The history of mushroom wisdom in different cultures ▶ The relativity of dosages ▶ Finding similarities in different viewpoint...
49. Embodiment & Service on the Medicine Path with Laura Dawn
December 01, 2022 18:31 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBLaura Dawn, M.Sc, is the host of The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast and Founder & Director of Grow Medicine. She has a Masters in Science specializing in Creativity Studies & Change Leadership and is at the forefront of exploring the intersection between psychedelics and creative cognition for leadership development. Laura Dawn has developed a new framework called “Psychedelic-Oriented Leadership Development,” offering a new model and curriculum for psychedelic preparation and integration f...
48. Connecting to Self, Soul, & Purpose with Matt Gottesman
November 19, 2022 21:21 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBMatt Gottesman is a 2x founder, podcaster and writer. He's also an agile digital marketer and strategist by trade, with a background in helping some of the world’s most iconic brands such as Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy. Nearly a decade ago he decided to reconstruct his own narrative by taking to the Internet to create, build and publish to the world through his own brands, as well as communicate to the masses at the intersection of culture, creativity, spirituality and entrepreneurship. H...
47. Creating an Integrated and Embodied Life with Tristan Victor
November 10, 2022 18:14 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBTristan Victor is a first generation Mexica entrepreneur, artist and ICF certified life coach focused on integration and men’s alchemy. He’s the founder of STAYRIZEN a psychedelic integration focused community offering a network of education, resources and guides exploring the intersection between psychedelics and personal development. In episode 47 of The Vital Point podcast Tristan Victor and Jonathan Schecter discuss ▶ The benefits of microdosing sacred mushrooms ▶ Intentional us...
46. Integration in Partnership with Mystical Heart Collective (Sinclair Fleetwood & John Steiner)
November 03, 2022 21:52 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBSinclair Fleetwood and John Steiner are psychedelic transformation guides on a mission to help you align with your purpose and elevate your vibration with sacred medicines so that you can start living a life that feels good. Through their work with plant medicines, they have built their relationship on trust, honesty, and a commitment to growth, and they share this light and love through their psychedelic coaching practice, and as co-hosts of The Psychedelic Integration Podcast. In epi...
45. The Importance of Community in the Psychedelic Space with Dr. Sa'ed Al-Olimat
October 05, 2022 17:23 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBDr. Sa’ed Al-Olimat, PharmD is the CEO and Founder of Psilohealth, which provides education, supports legislation, and facilitates integration of psilocybin-supported care. A Taiwanese-Jordanian first generation American immigrant, he is a licensed pharmacist and educator of psychedelic medicine. He has worked with pharmaceutical companies, prescriber clinics, hospice and palliative care organizations, insurance groups, and other settings to enhance patient care. Dr. Sa’ed is a community-p...
44. Mindfulness Meditation: Creating your own Clarity
September 16, 2022 19:44 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MBIn this solo episode, Jonathan Schecter discusses ▶ What mindfulness is good for ▶ How he got started practicing mindfulness ▶ How the mind works ▶ The impact of meditation ▶ Why meditation is so good for people doing work with psychedelics and personal development ▶ Jonathan takes you through a brief introduction to mindfulness that you can do at home To learn more about mindfulness meditation please sign up for the free workshop Jonathan is hosting October 1. RSVP at https://lu.ma/5...