#30 - Business and Psychedelics

#30 - Business and Psychedelics

Welcome to Episode 30 of the The Flying Sage [https://theflyingsage.ca/] Podcast! In this episode you will be hearing live audio from an in-person seminar we hosted in Vancouver. Our guests for this seminar included Dana Harvey, Angela Leong, Dana Larsen and Michael Oliver. In this episode we discussed the intersection between business, leadership and psychedelics and we hope you find the conversation interesting and insightful. This episode was hosted by Chris Rambaran and edited by Usama. Music and Sound Design by Michael.

#29 - The Church of the Psychedelic Mushroom

Welcome to Episode 29 episode of the The Flying Sage [https://theflyingsage.ca/] Podcast! In this episode we will be speaking with Dave Hodges. Dave Hodges is the founder of the Church of Ambrosia, an interfaith organization that believes magic mushrooms and cannabis are divine sacraments which facilitate connection with God. Zide Door, the religion's first church, in Oakland, California, has more than 120,000 members. Unlike your average church membership, this one allows you to buy unregulated and tax-free sacraments. In this episode, we discuss Dave’s journey creating the church, his work with guiding psilocybin journeys, entity encounters, religion and his unique approach to advocacy and access. This episode was hosted by Michael Oliver and edited by Usama. Music and Sound Design by Michael.

#28 - Sex & Psychedelics

Welcome to Episode 28 of the The Flying Sage [https://theflyingsage.ca/] Podcast! In this episode we will be sharing live audio from one of our recent Expansion Seminars in Vancouver sponsored by Dose Osmosis on the topic of Sex and Psychedelics. This month, we invited together a bright panel of professionals including Daka Ziji, Phoenix Amara, Sonia Semyonova, Angela Leong and Daniel Kline who all shared their perspectives and insights around this interesting intersection. If you would like to learn more about each panelist, you can find there information below… Daka Ziji - https://www.gaymassagevancouver.com/ [https://www.gaymassagevancouver.com/] Daniel Kline - https://danielkline.ca/ [https://danielkline.ca/] Angela Leong - https://anelegantmind.com/ [https://anelegantmind.com/] Phoenix Amara - https://linktr.ee/ThePhoenixAmara [https://linktr.ee/ThePhoenixAmara] Sonya Semyonova - https://yourbodystory.com/ [https://yourbodystory.com/] This panel was moderated by Angela Leong and the audio was edited by Usama. Music and Sound Design by Michael.

#27 - An Appetite For Altered States

Welcome to Episode 27 of the The Flying Sage [https://theflyingsage.ca/] Podcast! In this episode we will be speaking with Acacea Lewis. Acacea Lewis is a dedicated researcher and educator with over 11 years of extensive experience in the study, cultivation, and facilitation of psilocybin mushroom use and other entheogenic substances. Her journey began as an aspiring physicist, later transitioning into a profound exploration of the ancient wisdom encapsulated in plant and fungi medicine. This academic foundation, combined with her commitment to traditional knowledge, informs her holistic approach to understanding and promoting the beneficial use of psychoactive substances. Acacea is the proud founder of Divine Master Alchemy, an institution at the forefront of Entheogenic Cultural Literacy and Applied Naturopathic Medicine Research. Through Divine Master Alchemy, she aims to bridge the gap between the mystical and the scientific, fostering a deeper understanding of the healing potential of entheogenic substances. In this episode of the podcast, we discussed ethnobotany, psychedelic buddhism (or the lack thereof), appetites for altered states, psychedelics as rights of passage, tea ceremonies and much more. This was an insightful conversation diving deep into the mystical realm of plant medicine and plant teachers. We hope you enjoy it! This episode was hosted by Michael Oliver and edited by Usama. Music and Sound Design by Michael. https://www.acacealewis.com/divine-master-alchemy [https://www.acacealewis.com/divine-master-alchemy]

#26 - Exploring Kambo

Welcome to Episode 26 of the The Flying Sage [https://theflyingsage.ca/] Podcast! In this episode we will be speaking with Aga Postawska. Aga is a trauma informed Breathwork practitioner, Kambo and Bufo facilitator, and mushroom medicine guide. She has over 10 years of professional experience working in the realm of holistic healing and expanded states of consciousness. She is a playful explorer of our inner worlds and is passionate at providing a safe space for people to heal with the help of spirit medicines. In this episode, we primarily discuss kambo; a traditional Amazonian healing practice that involves the application of a secretion from the giant monkey frog (Phyllomedusa bicolor) to small, superficial burns on the skin. Indigenous tribes use kambo for cleansing the body, enhancing stamina, and warding off negative energies. In modern contexts, it is often sought for its potential to detoxify, boost immunity, and promote emotional healing. Connect with Aga: Website: https://www.thesomaheart.com/ [https://www.thesomaheart.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aga.somaheart/ [https://www.instagram.com/aga.somaheart/] This episode was hosted by Michael Oliver and edited by Usama. Music and Sound Design by Michael.