The Psychedelic Podcast

The Chemistry of Connection: Psychedelics, Love, and the Human Heart - Mark Groves

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with human connection specialist and Create The Love founder Mark Groves about how psychedelics reveal the hidden patterns shaping our relationships. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-335/?ref=278 [https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-335/?ref=278] Mark shares how heartbreak, honesty, and plant medicine helped him move from external validation to inner truth. Together, they explore emotional safety, attachment wounds, technology's influence on agency, and the growing overlap between relational healing and psychedelic integration. Mark Groves is a human connection specialist, author, speaker, coach, podcast host, and founder of Create The Love. For over a decade, he has helped individuals and organizations transform relationships through emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and radical honesty. Highlights: * Psychedelics and relationship patterns * Attachment wounds and emotional safety * Honesty as integration practice * Technology, agency, and attention * Personal sovereignty in partnership Episode Links: * Mark Groves Website [https://markgroves.com/] * Create The Love [https://createthelove.com/] Episode Sponsors: * The Microdosing Practitioner Certification [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/microdosing-practitioner-certification/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * The Practitioner Certification Program [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/practitioner-certification-program/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * Golden Rule Mushrooms [https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/thirdwave/?utm_source=podcast-episode&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=2025-ad1] - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

Ethics as Medicine: Redefining Integrity in Psychedelic Facilitation - Ashley Carmen, M.S., LMFT

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Ashley Carmen, LMFT, psychotherapist and founder of the Psychedelic Guide Network (PGN). Ashley offers insight into Austin's rapidly growing psychedelic landscape and the ethical foundations needed to support safe, grounded facilitation. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-334/?ref=278 [https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-334/?ref=278] Paul and Ashley explore sovereignty, accountability, dual relationships, and the subtle dynamics that arise in non-ordinary states. They also discuss how PGN's Wisdom Circles help facilitators deepen their practice through honest reflection and community-based support. Together they consider how ethics can function as medicine—clarifying power, strengthening boundaries, and honoring the integrity of the work. Ashley Carmen, M.S., LMFT is a psychotherapist and founder of the Psychedelic Guide Network. She supports both licensed clinicians and community facilitators as they incorporate psychedelic modalities into ethical practice. Ashley trained with MAPS in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and completed psilocybin guide training through the School of Consciousness Medicine, influenced by Mazatec traditions of Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca. Her work centers on fostering diversity, accountability, and ethical maturity within the expanding psychedelic field. Highlights: * Austin's emergence as a psychedelic hub * Sovereignty and responsibility in facilitation * Dual relationships and clean boundaries * Power dynamics and sexual projection * Inside PGN's peer Wisdom Circles * Support for licensed psychedelic practitioners * Scope guidance for non-clinical facilitators * Ethics as a core healing practice Episode Links: * Psychedelic Guide Network [https://www.psychedelicguidenetwork.com/] Episode Sponsors: * The Microdosing Practitioner Certification [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/microdosing-practitioner-certification/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * The Practitioner Certification Program [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/practitioner-certification-program/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * Golden Rule Mushrooms [https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/thirdwave/?utm_source=podcast-episode&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=2025-ad1] - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

A Path Between Worlds: Buddhism, Psychedelics & Planetary Awakening - Martijn Schirp

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin reconnects with longtime Buddhist practitioner and former Synthesis co-founder Martijn Schirp, founder of Upāyosis. They explore his journey from pioneering modern psilocybin retreats to creating A Path Between Worlds, a year-long contemplative training that integrates Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, and psychedelic skillful means. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-333/?ref=278 [https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-333/?ref=278] Martijn shares lessons from Synthesis's rise and collapse, how time in the Himalayas reshaped his contemplative path, and why "ego porousness" may offer a healthier frame than "ego death." He and Paul discuss how Buddhist principles like interdependence and skillful means can guide responsible psychedelic work — and why awakening today must include service to a planet in crisis. Martijn Schirp is a longtime Buddhist practitioner and founder of Upāyosis, where he leads A Path Between Worlds, a yearlong contemplative training blending Buddhist practice, ecological ethics, contemplative science, and optional psychedelic components. Previously, he co-founded the Synthesis Institute, helping pioneer modern, medically supervised psilocybin retreats and training programs. He writes, teaches, and mentors at the intersection of Buddhist wisdom, contemplative science, and psychedelic practice. Highlights: * From Synthesis to spiritual renewal in the Himalayas * Lessons from crisis: leadership, burnout, impermanence * What Buddhism can teach the psychedelic field * The fifth precept and "skillful means" * First principles of skillful psychedelic use * Ego porousness vs. ego dissolution * Ecological ethics as spiritual practice * A Path Between Worlds: a contemplative year of service Episode Links: * Upāyosis [https://www.upayosis.com] * A Path Between Worlds 12-month program [https://www.upayosis.com/path-between-worlds?ref=de907a] Episode Sponsors: * The Microdosing Practitioner Certification [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/microdosing-practitioner-certification/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * The Practitioner Certification Program [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/practitioner-certification-program/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * Golden Rule Mushrooms [https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/thirdwave/?utm_source=podcast-episode&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=2025-ad1] - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

Microdosing as a Skill: AMA with Paul F. Austin

In this special AMA episode, Paul F. Austin answers the most common, and most nuanced questions emerging from recent trainings, webinars, and community sessions. Drawing from a decade of experience in microdosing, facilitation, and practitioner training, Paul explores how to choose the right microdosing protocol, the relationship between nervous system health and performance, the role of psychedelics in coaching, and the ethical boundaries practitioners must uphold. He also discusses SSRI tapering, creativity, leadership, and how to guide clients through integration with clarity and skill. Highlights * How to choose a microdosing protocol * Why nervous system health comes first * Microdosing vs. macrodosing for integration * SSRIs, tapering, and safe sequencing * Creativity and leadership with microdosing * Embodiment as the key to integration * Coaching vs. therapy in psychedelic work * Ethical boundaries for practitioners Episode Links * Free Webinar on Dec 11, 2025: Social Media, Psychedelics, and the Law: What Practitioners Need to Know [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/webinar-social-media-the-law/?ref=12] * Practitioner Certification Program [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/practitioner-certification-program/?ref=12] * Microdosing Practitioner Certification [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/microdosing-practitioner-certification/?ref=12]

Truth Medicine: Zen, Psychedelics, and the Healing Heart - Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, Psy.D

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, a Zen Buddhist monk, psychologist, and psychedelic psychotherapist whose new book Truth Medicine [https://amzn.to/44cMArd] explores how awakening and clinical science meet through the heart. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-332/?ref=278 [https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-332/?ref=278] They discuss how Zen simplicity informs psychedelic work, the nuances between psychedelic-assisted and psychedelic psychotherapy, and how Dr. Sapiro tailors ketamine sessions for trauma recovery in first responders and veterans. Together they unpack the art of surrender, the role of spirituality in therapy, and why genuine healing begins with nervous-system regulation long before medicine is introduced. Dr. Sapiro is teaching a seven-week live video course, "Truth Medicine," [https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/strmTW/a25356/] at The Shift Network starting January 6, 2025. This course will offer a deeper journey into conscious living, authenticity, and the principles explored in his new book. Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, PsyD is an ordained Zen Buddhist monk, clinical and first-responder psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, author, and meditation teacher. He serves as integrative psychologist at Boise Ketamine Clinic, runs international transformational retreats, and appears in the documentary An Act of Service on ketamine treatment for first responders (featured by The New York Times). His work within the special-operations and first-responder communities centers on trauma recovery, ethical service, and awakened leadership. His book Truth Medicine: Healing and Living Authentically Through Psychedelic Psychotherapy [https://amzn.to/44cMArd] is available now. Highlights: * Zen Buddhist ordination and early training * How Zen shapes psychedelic psychotherapy * Assisted therapy vs. psychedelic psychotherapy * Ketamine dosing nuance and "golden hour" * Working with first responders and veterans * Non-dual states and "I am love" experiences * Spiritual ethics in psychedelic care * Nervous-system preparation for medicine * Community, retreats, and the sacred heart Episode Links: * Dr. Sapiro's Website [https://michaelsapiro.com/] * Dr. Sapiro's book, Truth Medicine [https://amzn.to/44cMArd] * Dr. Sapiro's seven-week live video course starting Jan 6, 2025 [https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/strmTW/a25356/] Episode Sponsors: * The Microdosing Practitioner Certification [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/microdosing-practitioner-certification/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * The Practitioner Certification Program [https://edu.psychedeliccoaching.institute/practitioner-certification-program/?ref=12&utm_source=shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=tw-podcast-ad] at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. * Golden Rule Mushrooms [https://goldenrulemushrooms.com/thirdwave/?utm_source=podcast-episode&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=2025-ad1] - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. Disclaimer: Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes. This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.