Lessons From LSD (& a Brief History)

Awakening from the Matrix (& How to "Exit" it)

In the 3rd episode of "The Great Awakening" Podcast, I dive into: * What the 3D "matrix" is * How we are "programmed" in the matrix * Why you shouldn't trust/consume mainstream media * Why we actually need a "matrix" to a certain extent * How you can "exit" the current matrix & start co-creating a new one * The story & meaning behind my song "Enslaved" __________________________________________ Welcome to The Great Awakening Podcast with multidimensional artist Lauren Nikohl, where we will be exploring all things spirituality, manifestation, plant medicines, and more, on this journey to remembering and awakening to who and what we really are. Be sure to save, comment, & share this episode, & subscribe to the podcast. Thanks for listening! __________________________________________ Support the podcast & independent music by leaving me a digital tip! Venmo : ⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/laurennikohl ⁠⁠⁠ [https://venmo.com/laurennikohl ] Paypal: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FEGQMPWX8MYBJ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FEGQMPWX8MYBJ] Join me on Patreon for early releases, community involvement, and behind the scenes content: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laurennikohl ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/laurennikohl ] I sincerely appreciate the support 🤍 __________________________________________ My Offerings: * The Ascend Oracle [https://www.laurennikohl.com/theascendoracle]: a music-paired oracle deck * Psychedelic Guide & Integration Journal ⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/hqjQhRt](for intentionally exploring and healing with plant medicines) * ⁠⁠I Am Grateful: Daily Journal:⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1JCSV3R] for your morning gratitude practice __________________________________________ Follow Lauren Nikohl~ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/laurennikohl⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/laurennikohl] YouTube:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/laurennikohl⁠⁠ [ https://www.youtube.com/c/laurennikohl] Tik Tok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennikohl⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennikohl] Twitter: ⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/laurennikohl_⁠⁠ [https://www.twitter.com/laurennikohl_] Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNikohl⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNikohl] Soundcloud: ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/laurennikohl⁠⁠ [https://soundcloud.com/laurennikohl] Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2T1X6ZxoikMBWJxIiyuJ1f⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2T1X6ZxoikMBWJxIiyuJ1f] __________________________________________ Official Website:⁠⁠ https://www.laurennikohl.com⁠⁠ [ https://www.laurennikohl.com] Join the Official Mailing List: ⁠⁠https://www.laurennikohl.com/fans⁠⁠ [https://www.laurennikohl.com/fans] Purchase Music Here: BandCamp: ⁠⁠https://laurennikohl.bandcamp.com/releases ⁠⁠ [https://laurennikohl.bandcamp.com/releases ] iTunes: ⁠⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-nikohl/1008922384⁠⁠ [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-nikohl/1008922384] © 2026 Lauren Nikohl

Lessons From LSD (& a Brief History)

In the 2nd episode of "The Great Awakening" Podcast, I dive into: * A brief history of LSD & why its historically had a bad reputation * My mind-blowing first LSD trip & other trip stories with Lucy * What I've learned from these experiences * The meaning behind my song "Ascend" __________________________________________ Welcome to The Great Awakening Podcast with multidimensional artist Lauren Nikohl, where we will be exploring all things spirituality, manifestation, plant medicines, and more, on this journey to remembering and awakening to who and what we really are. Be sure to save, comment, & share this episode, & subscribe to the podcast. Thanks for listening! __________________________________________ Support the podcast & independent music by leaving me a digital tip! Venmo : ⁠⁠https://venmo.com/laurennikohl ⁠⁠ [https://venmo.com/laurennikohl ] Paypal: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FEGQMPWX8MYBJ⁠⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FEGQMPWX8MYBJ] Join me on Patreon for early releases, community involvement, and behind the scenes content: Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/laurennikohl ⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/laurennikohl ] __________________________________________ My Offerings: * ⁠The Ascend Oracle⁠ [https://www.laurennikohl.com/theascendoracle]: a music-paired oracle deck * ⁠Psychedelic Guide & Integration Journal ⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/hqjQhRt](for intentionally exploring and healing with plant medicines) * ⁠⁠⁠I Am Grateful: Daily Journal:⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1JCSV3R] for your morning gratitude practice __________________________________________ Follow Lauren Nikohl~ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/laurennikohl⁠ [https://instagram.com/laurennikohl] YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/laurennikohl⁠ [ https://www.youtube.com/c/laurennikohl] Tik Tok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennikohl⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennikohl] Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/laurennikohl_⁠ [https://www.twitter.com/laurennikohl_] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNikohl⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNikohl] Soundcloud: ⁠https://soundcloud.com/laurennikohl⁠ [https://soundcloud.com/laurennikohl] Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2T1X6ZxoikMBWJxIiyuJ1f⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2T1X6ZxoikMBWJxIiyuJ1f] __________________________________________ Official Website:⁠ https://www.laurennikohl.com⁠ [ https://www.laurennikohl.com] Join the Official Mailing List: ⁠https://www.laurennikohl.com/fans⁠ [https://www.laurennikohl.com/fans] Purchase Music Here: BandCamp: ⁠https://laurennikohl.bandcamp.com/releases ⁠ [https://laurennikohl.bandcamp.com/releases ] iTunes: ⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-nikohl/1008922384⁠ [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-nikohl/1008922384] © 2025 Lauren Nikohl

My Spiritual Awakening Story

In the 1st episode of "The Great Awakening" Podcast, I dive into: * What "spiritual awakening" is * My personal journey from atheism to spirituality * The story of my first big "awakening" and experience with mushrooms * What my song "Raining Gold" is about __________________________________________ Welcome to The Great Awakening Podcast with multidimensional artist Lauren Nikohl, where we will be exploring all things spirituality, manifestation, plant medicines, and more, on this journey to remembering and awakening to who and what we really are. Be sure to save, comment, & share this episode, & subscribe to the podcast. Thanks for listening! __________________________________________ Support the podcast & independent music by leaving me a digital tip! Venmo : ⁠https://venmo.com/laurennikohl ⁠ [https://venmo.com/laurennikohl ] Paypal: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FEGQMPWX8MYBJ⁠ [https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FEGQMPWX8MYBJ] Join me on Patreon for early releases, community involvement, and behind the scenes content: Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/laurennikohl ⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/laurennikohl ] __________________________________________ My Offerings: * ⁠⁠The Ascend Oracle⁠⁠ [https://www.laurennikohl.com/theascendoracle]: a music-paired oracle deck * ⁠⁠Psychedelic Guide & Integration Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://a.co/d/hqjQhRt](for intentionally exploring and healing with plant medicines) * ⁠⁠⁠⁠I Am Grateful: Daily Journal:⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1JCSV3R] for your morning gratitude practice __________________________________________ Follow Lauren Nikohl~ Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurennikohl [https://instagram.com/laurennikohl] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurennikohl [ https://www.youtube.com/c/laurennikohl] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennikohl [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennikohl] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laurennikohl_ [https://www.twitter.com/laurennikohl_] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNikohl [https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNikohl] Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/laurennikohl [https://soundcloud.com/laurennikohl] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2T1X6ZxoikMBWJxIiyuJ1f [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2T1X6ZxoikMBWJxIiyuJ1f] __________________________________________ Official Website: https://www.laurennikohl.com [ https://www.laurennikohl.com] Join the Official Mailing List: https://www.laurennikohl.com/fans [https://www.laurennikohl.com/fans] Purchase Music Here: BandCamp: https://laurennikohl.bandcamp.com/releases [https://laurennikohl.bandcamp.com/releases ] iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-nikohl/1008922384 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lauren-nikohl/1008922384] © 2025 Lauren Nikohl