Love, Loss & Hallucinations with Scott Schumaker

WTF! A Wild Love with John Steward (Ep44)

Most of us are blind to the startling truth: 96% of land animal biomass is us and what we eat, while wild creatures make up just 4%. Yet, the fight to restore the wild is a battle for our own future, and it needs to happen now. John Stewart, driven by simple acts, fierce love and unwavering hope, is someone who heard the call and is leading that battle. Fueled by a moment of anger, he left behind a life in advertising to dedicate himself to saving wildlife, co-founding Wild Tomorrow Fund (WTF). What began with buying a set of tires for wildlife rangers has turned into creating wildlife corridors spanning thousands of acres, rescuing threatened species, reviving habitats and providing sustainable income and education for local communities.  In this episode, John shares the raw, emotional journey from heartbreak over habitat loss to triumph in land restoration. You'll discover how a small team bought land, knocked down fences, and created corridors for animals to roam free. This is a feel-good conservation story, but it is also a wake-up call. The future depends on what we do today. John reveals how you can start with small, meaningful steps to combat habitat loss caused by our insatiable use of resources. This episode is perfect for nature lovers, activists, and anyone feeling the weight of ecological grief but yearning for hope and action. In this episode: 👉How a childhood memory sparked a lifelong love for animals 🐱 👉The pivotal moment that inspired a career change from ads to conservation 💡 👉Building Wild Tomorrow Fund from a dream into protecting over 5,000 acres 🌍 👉The power of community, partnerships, and innovative land restoration 🤝 👉Tackling habitat loss by altering our eating habits 🍽️ 👉The hallucination we live in—believing humans are separate from nature 🌱 👉Practical steps anyone can take to heal the earth and reconnect with nature 🌿   JOHN'S LINKS: Website [https://wildtomorrow.org/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wildtomorrow] | Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/wildtomorrowfund] SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter [https://www.scottschumaker.com/] | Website [http://www.scottschumaker.com]| Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottschumaker/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sschumaker] | TikTo [http://www.tiktok.com/scott_schumaker]k  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano) [https://ffm.to/surefirepiano]”

RISE: Wisdom from a Son’s Death, Marriage, Music & 🪴 Medicine with Melissa Etheridge (Ep43)

Get ready to dive deep into a journey of love, deep grief, cancer, creativity and a life-altering experience involving cookies with music icon, Melissa Etheridge. If you’ve ever wondered how grief transforms into hope and a deeper love or how her music is created that touches the soul, this episode reveals it all. You’ll discover how Melissa’s accidental hero’s dose of cannabis sparked a spiritual awakening, revealing, in part, that peace isn’t the absence of chaos but embracing life’s contrast. She shares raw stories behind her latest album RISE, a powerful reflection of loss hope, and love, including her son Beckett’s tragic death from fentanyl. Her candid insights on love, healing, and the current research into using plant medicine to overcome addiction will challenge what you thought you knew about consciousness and the mind. She also dives deep into her groundbreaking work with The Etheridge Foundation, which funds various psychedelic research, from ibogaine to psilocybin, with the goal of defeating opioid addiction. In this episode: 👉Melissa’s new album "Rise" and her inspiration behind it 👉The spiritual insights gained from an accidental heroic dose of plant medicine, and how it changed her life 👉The story behind The Etheridge Foundation and its support of plant medicine research to overcome opioid addiction 👉What she has learned about love from her long-term relationships, and her current marriage 👉Lessons from profound loss of her son Beckett and her reflections on death and eternity 👉Her candid and powerful advice on living authentically despite rejection 👉How the power of love and self-acceptance can shift relationships and societal barriers 👉The science and hope around psychedelics like Ibogaine in combating opioid addiction MELISSA'S LINKS: Website [https://melissaetheridge.com/] | New Album, RISE [https://sunrecords.lnk.to/RISE] | The Etheridge Foundation [https://www.etheridgefoundation.org/]  SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter [https://www.scottschumaker.com/] | Website [http://www.scottschumaker.com]| Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottschumaker/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sschumaker] | TikTo [http://www.tiktok.com/scott_schumaker]k  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano) [https://ffm.to/surefirepiano]”

Unlocking Inner Healing: Take a Deep Guided Journey with Marisa Radha Weppner (Ep 42)

Many people don’t realize how much pain, joy, and transformation is locked inside their bodies. Imagine gently connecting with a deep, inner wound, healing it, and finding more peace without ever leaving your home or using plant medicine! This episode reveals the power of somatic-based therapy in crafting a life of resilience, wholeness, and love. Sit in as Marisa Radha Weppner takes the host, Scott Schumaker, somewhere completely unexpected, but wholly worth the journey. Marisa is a seasoned somatic and psychedelic therapist, guiding her clients through the unseen layers of trauma and self-discovery. In this episode, she also shares her own quest for a deeper understanding of consciousness and self, which started with an LSD trip at 15, and how that lead to her groundbreaking work with ketamine therapy and body-centric healing methods. As Radha states (and Scott experiences), this work will help you heal and integrate forgotten parts of yourself you, parts you forgot were hurt.   You’ll will: 👉Discover how body sensations reveal what your mind might deny. 👉Witness Radha expertly take Scott on a non-psychedelic journey to a deep and unexpected place within himself (even through a Zoom screen) and confront what he finds in a gentle, healing way. 👉Learn some of the surprising ways trauma is stored in muscle memory and how to gently release it 👉Discover how Radha’s approach weaves together somatic experiencing, inner child healing, internal family systems, and shadow work. 👉Learn about Radha’s journey from childhood trauma to spiritual healer 👉Discover the importance of vulnerability in therapy and life 👉Witness how visualizations can move someone through collective and personal grief 👉Learn about Radha’s upcoming retreat in Mexico MARISA'S LINKS: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/marisaradha] | Website [https://www.marisaradhaweppner.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marisaradhaweppner/]| Podcast [https://www.marisaradhaweppner.com/podcast]  SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter [https://www.scottschumaker.com/] | Website [http://www.scottschumaker.com]| Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottschumaker/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sschumaker] | TikTo [http://www.tiktok.com/scott_schumaker]k  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano) [https://ffm.to/surefirepiano]”

BREAKING OPEN: How a Marathon Swimmer & Mayor Stopped Swimming Away, Broke Open and Found True Love (Ep41)

How did a driven, world-record holding, 30-something overachiever who has swum the English Channel learn to embrace vulnerability, hire a matchmaker and find her soul mate? In this episode, Melissa Blaustein—the youngest mayor in Sausalito’s history, a global policy advocate, and open water swimmer— shares her deeply personal journey of “breaking open,” and how that helped her find true, authentic love. She opens up about confronting childhood wounds and imposter syndrome, hallucinating Olympic athletes during long swims, and discovering the power of community in both the water and politics. Melissa breaks down the importance of honest communication, spiritual growth, and embracing discomfort as the pathway to fulfillment. This episode is about the profound transformation that happens when you let go of perfection, shed the need to constantly achieve, and lean into the vulnerability that makes us human.  Whether you’re battling self-doubt, seeking courage to love again, or craving real community, Melissa’s truth will stir your soul and challenge your perspective.  MELISSA'S LINKS: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sausalitomelissa] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mayor_melissa] | Calling in "The One" [https://katherinewoodwardthomas.com/calling-in-the-one-book/] by Katherine Woodard Thomas  SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter [https://www.scottschumaker.com/] | Website [http://www.scottschumaker.com]| Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottschumaker/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sschumaker] | TikTo [http://www.tiktok.com/scott_schumaker]k  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano) [https://ffm.to/surefirepiano]”

Challenging the War on Drugs with Freedom, Responsibility and Compassion: Ethan Nadelmann (Ep 40)

Prepare to have your thinking around drugs and drug policy challenged! Uncover the radical truth about drugs, harm reduction, and the power of compassion in this electrifying conversation with drug policy pioneer Ethan Nadelmann, whom Rolling Stone magazine once dubbed “the real drug czar.” Forget the fear-mongering and outdated myths, Ethan shares what you really need to know about how science, empathy, and smart policies can transform society. He boldly reveals how decades of prohibition, racism and xenophobia, and ill-guided policies have fueled harm and been an economic drain on society. In addition, he recounts compelling stories of hope that will shift your perspective about “the war on drugs”. This episode will give you plenty of food for thought! You'll discover: 👉Why the war on drugs has caused more harm than good—costly, ineffective, and rooted in racist fears. 👉The groundbreaking, cost-effective solutions like needle exchanges, overdose centers, and medical marijuana that save lives and money. 👉How altered states through psychedelics have helped him and others heal trauma, deepen love, and foster empathy across divides that once seemed insurmountable. 👉The transformative power of compassion, responsibility, and understanding—whether amid a courtroom, a community, or on the international stage. 👉This episode is a rallying cry for anyone fed up with the injustice of the drug war, and an urgent call to reimagine policies based on science and human rights. Ethan isn’t just talking—he’s demonstrating how a coalition of love, truth, and bold action can change the world. Perfect for activists, policymakers, or anyone yearning for a more compassionate, effective approach to drugs and human connection. Ready to rethink your stance? Hit play. ETHAN'S LINKS: Psychoactive podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychoactive/id1574548562] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/enadelmann/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethannadelmann/] SCOTT’S LINKS: Monday Meditation newsletter [https://www.scottschumaker.com/] | Website [http://www.scottschumaker.com]| Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottschumaker/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/sschumaker] | TikTo [http://www.tiktok.com/scott_schumaker]k  MUSIC – Wilderado, “Surefire (piano) [https://ffm.to/surefirepiano]”