Alice Asks

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Alice Asks is a podcast about curiosity and wonder in the world of psychedelics. Each episode opens a door into the world of psychedelics through intimate conversations with scientists, facilitators, creators, and people whose lives were quietly or radically changed by altered states. Along the way, host Carlien Cavens shares personal reflections from years of experience in the psychedelic field, connecting science, lived experience, and integration into everyday life. For curious humans who sense there is more beneath the surface and are brave enough to ask better questions. When in doubt… ask Alice. 🐇🗝️

Episodes

  1. #4 | From Silicon Valley to the Amazon: Ayahuasca, AI & the Future of Human Consciousness | Hamilton Souther

    22 APR

    #4 | From Silicon Valley to the Amazon: Ayahuasca, AI & the Future of Human Consciousness | Hamilton Souther

    Trained by the original lineages — how Hamilton spent 18 months being denied, then saved a shaman's life to earn his apprenticeship 100 to 150 ceremonies a year — what traditional training actually looks like, and why 99 out of 100 apprentices fail Purging depression in a single night — what Hamilton has witnessed ayahuasca do that antidepressants never could The plant that built Silicon Valley — the quiet decades-long relationship between psychedelics and the technology in your pocket Brain on steroids — why ayahuasca doesn't make you high, it makes you more lucid, and what that means for creativity and discovery AI is a hammer — Hamilton's take on whether artificial intelligence becomes a tool for flourishing or destruction, and what psychedelics have to do with it If this conversation resonated with you, feel free to hit the follow or subscribe button. It helps these conversations reach more curious humans. And if you’re curious to experience a safe, guided psychedelic journey yourself, you can apply via our website at askalice.world. Our next retreats take place 1 to 4 May and 2 to 5 June in the Netherlands. 24-27 September we do to Portugal. And don’t forget… when in doubt, ask Alice. If this conversation resonated with you, feel free to hit the follow or subscribe button. It helps these conversations reach more curious humans. And if you’re curious to experience a safe, guided psychedelic journey yourself, you can apply via our website at askalice.world. Our next retreats take place 1 to 4 May and 2 to 5 June in the Netherlands And don’t forget… when in doubt, ask Alice.

    1hr 17min
  2. #3 | From Wild Child to Medicine Man | The Story Behind Alessandro Schiavoni

    26 MAR

    #3 | From Wild Child to Medicine Man | The Story Behind Alessandro Schiavoni

    From wild child to medicine man — Alessandro's origin story is one you won't see coming 20 years in the psychedelic field — what he's learned about what people really struggle with, and whether everyone can truly heal Why most psychedelic experiences fall short — the one thing most providers skip that makes all the difference The truth about "bad trips" — and why Alessandro doesn't even use that term What becoming a father taught him about being a guide — and the one thing he says every facilitator should never do If this conversation resonated with you, feel free to hit the follow or subscribe button. It helps these conversations reach more curious humans. And if you’re curious to experience a safe, guided psychedelic journey yourself, you can apply via our website at askalice.world. Our next retreats take place 1 to 4 May and 2 to 5 June in the Netherlands And don’t forget… when in doubt, ask Alice.

    1hr 29min
  3. #2 | How Guided Psychedelic Therapy Can Shift Perspective And Change Lives | A conversation with MD Mathieu Seynaeve (IN DUTCH)

    8 FEB

    #2 | How Guided Psychedelic Therapy Can Shift Perspective And Change Lives | A conversation with MD Mathieu Seynaeve (IN DUTCH)

    In this epidsode I spoke to Mathieu Seynaeve. Mathieu Seynaeve is a medical doctor and psychiatrist working at the intersection of clinical practice, neuroscience, and psychedelic science. He is currently Senior Medical Director and Head of Psychotherapy at Beckley Psytech, where he contributes to the development of psychedelic-assisted treatments. In parallel, he is a PhD researcher with the Psychedelic Trials Group at King’s College London, focusing on the clinical application of psychedelic therapies within mental health care. We explore how psychedelic-assisted therapy blends biology and psychotherapy to unlock perspective shifts for depression, PTSD, and addiction. We break down brain mechanisms, safety, evidence, and a path to responsible access through trained clinicians and specialized centers. If this conversation resonated with you, feel free to hit the follow or subscribe button. It helps these conversations reach more curious humans. And if you’re curious to experience a safe, guided psychedelic journey yourself, you can apply via our website at askalice.world. Our next retreats take place 1 to 4 May and 2 to 5 June in the Netherlands And don’t forget… when in doubt, ask Alice.

    1hr 19min

  4. 28 JAN

    #1 | Welcome to Alice Asks

    In this episode, I share my own journey with psychedelics. How I went from strategy consulting to designing retreats and eventually working as a psychedelic facilitator. It’s a path that turned out very different from what I once imagined, yet feels deeply true. As I prepare to launch my first book on psychedelics, this episode offers a personal starting point for Alice Asks. I hope you enjoy listening. If this conversation resonated with you, feel free to hit the follow or subscribe button. It helps these conversations reach more curious humans. And if you’re curious to experience a safe, guided psychedelic journey yourself, you can apply via our website at askalice.world. Our next retreats take place 1 to 4 May and 2 to 5 June in the Netherlands And don’t forget… when in doubt, ask Alice.

    45 min
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Alice Asks is a podcast about curiosity and wonder in the world of psychedelics. Each episode opens a door into the world of psychedelics through intimate conversations with scientists, facilitators, creators, and people whose lives were quietly or radically changed by altered states. Along the way, host Carlien Cavens shares personal reflections from years of experience in the psychedelic field, connecting science, lived experience, and integration into everyday life. For curious humans who sense there is more beneath the surface and are brave enough to ask better questions. When in doubt… ask Alice. 🐇🗝️

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