The Amanita Effect

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Welcome to The Amanita Effect, an offshoot of Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals. Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans are currently prescribed anti-anxiety meds? It is a quiet epidemic and it looks like a magical little mushroom is helping people finally break free from this addiction. This mushroom is called Amanita Muscaria. Our podcast brings you long, heartfelt stories from users, plus education on their history, research, and traditions. We started this to spread the mushroom and build a community around holistic wellness, lucid dreaming, and natural alternatives.

  1. Richer Than Rockefeller: The Man Who Built AMERICA

    08/26/2025 · BONUS

    Richer Than Rockefeller: The Man Who Built AMERICA

    Christian tells the story of his Family Lineage based on his great great grandfather: Frederick Weyerhaeuser. Listed in top 13 Richest Americans Ever, yet rarely discussed in history? #richestmen #americanhistory #lumber #truestory #hiddenhistory #hiddentruths #hiddenknowledge

    4 min
  2. The Most Psychedelic Experience Of My LIFE

    08/26/2025 · BONUS

    The Most Psychedelic Experience Of My LIFE

    😱 Gabe tells the story of his most psychedelic experience to date. 🙂‍↕️ From one "psychonaut" to another, I can relate, can you?💛 More golden "psychedelic" nuggets in episode 7#psychedelicawakening #psychedelichealing #spiritualawakening #consciousnessexpansion #plantmedicine #magic #magicalmoments

    1 min
  3. The GODDESS of Compassion: Christian's DMT Experience

    08/23/2025 · BONUS

    The GODDESS of Compassion: Christian's DMT Experience

    Episode 7 goes DEEP into the life of Christian Rasmussen.This is snippet of those experiences.From love and light, to divine madness, this is his story.#dmtjourney #psychedelichealing #spiritualawakening #plantmedicine

    3 min
  4. Ep7 The Search For Meaning And Identity with Christian Rasmussen

    08/22/2025

    Ep7 The Search For Meaning And Identity with Christian Rasmussen

    "What does the heir to a billion-dollar timber fortune have in common with a strung-out addict hearing voices in a psych ward? They are the same person. This is his story." In this monumental episode of The Amanita Effect Podcast, host Gabe Hardy unlocks the deeply personal history of his business partner, Christian. This is a raw, unfiltered map of a human soul—a journey through the trauma of a legendary family name, the brutal trenches of meth and benzo addiction, and otherworldly spiritual awakenings that walked the fine line between divinity and psychosis. "The DMT wasn't a drug—it was a dial tone to God, and I wouldn't put the phone down." From the shadow of timber tycoon Frederick Weyerhaeuser to a divine message from a Green Woman, discover how the most shattered parts of a life can be reassembled into a mission of sacred commerce. Episode Highlights 💡 🌳 The Weight of a Name: August Reflections & Legacy 🌀 The First Key: Ketamine and the Allure of Escape ✝️ Framing the Void: Early Biblical & Spiritual Insights 🏚️ A House Built on Splinters: Family & Early Cracks 🔪 The Breaking Point: Self-Harm and Psychosis 🏥 Inside the Institution: Manipulating the System 🚂Running on Emptiness: Meth, Escape, and Lost Identity 🌌 The God Frequency: A First Glimpse of DMT 👁️The Green Woman and The Mission ⚡ Playing with Lightning: The Descent into DMT Abuse 😈 The God Complex: A Family Intervention 💔 Love in the Trenches: Marriage Amidst Addiction 🌅 The Long Road Home: Recovery and Integration 💎 Sacred Commerce: Forging a New Legacy This is more than an interview; it's a masterclass in transforming suffering into meaning. Where does your pain want to lead you? Listen to find out. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories 👍 Like and follow for updates 💬 Comment with your thoughts or Amanita experiences 🔁 Share with a friend curious about plant medicines 🌐 Explore Amanita products at: http://www.mnniceethno.com/TAE #TheAmanitaEffect #MentalHealthPodcast #DMTJourney #SpiritualAwakening #AddictionRecovery #FamilyTrauma #PodcastInterview #SacredCommerce #ConsciousLeadership #TransformationalStory ⌛ Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Reflections on August 00:57 Psychedelic Experiences and Spiritual Insights 07:37 The Anita Effect Podcast Introduction 10:50 Christian's Early Life and Childhood Memories 21:17 Struggles and Emotional Challenges in Middle School 36:04 The Cutting and Depression Induced Psychosis 36:27 Storytelling and Memory Distortion 39:55 Deja Vu and Quantum Experiences 41:49 Hospitalization and Psych Ward Experiences 43:37 Introduction to Drugs and Outpatient Treatment 45:21 The Descent into Drug Use 50:46 Selling Drugs and Legal Troubles 59:27 Treatment and Manipulation 01:09:24 The Power of Storytelling 01:12:13 Exploring the Hero's Journey 01:13:26 Unraveling the Story 01:15:54 Sobriety High and Music 01:19:55 Portland Adventures 01:29:46 Flipping Houses and Drug Use 01:42:41 Family Legacy and Spirituality 01:49:32 A Tenant's Death and a PCP Experience 01:50:25 First DMT Experience and Encounter with a Cosmic Entity 01:54:10 Profound DMT Experiences and the Green Woman 01:57:41 A Dark DMT Experience and Its Aftermath 02:08:08 Struggles with Addiction and a Turning Point 02:11:27 The Journey to Sobriety and Personal Growth 02:17:37 Reflections on Business and Collective Energy

    2h 29m
  5. Ep6 The Paradigm Shift That Healed Me with Rene

    08/08/2025

    Ep6 The Paradigm Shift That Healed Me with Rene

    ☠️ From Near-Death to Spiritual Rebirth: Renee’s Amanita Awakening 🍄 Could a mystical mushroom hold the key to healing trauma, transcending pain, and unlocking divine connection? 💚 Rene shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey—from a life-altering spinal injury and near-death experience to a radical spiritual rebirth guided by Amanita muscaria. 🍄 Discover how this sacred fungus helped her dissolve chronic pain, access higher dimensions, and embrace a mission to illuminate its untold healing potential. ✨ Episode Highlights 🌪️ Crisis & Transformation: Renee’s relocation to Florida spirals into a health collapse—and a brush with death that rewires her reality. 💀 Near-Death Revelation: A glimpse beyond the veil reshapes her understanding of suffering, purpose, and the soul’s resilience. 🍄 Amanita’s Healing Touch: How the "forbidden mushroom" became her ally in physical and spiritual recovery.🧘 ♀️ Meditations & Mystical Encounters: Divine messages, energy shifts, and the power of unwavering belief. 🌍 A Mission Unfolds: Renee and host Christian unite to challenge misconceptions and honor Amanita’s ancient wisdom. 💬 The Ripple Effect: Why kindness, self-awareness, and psychedelic insights might just save the world. "The pain wasn’t the end—it was the doorway. 🍄 Amanita showed me what lies beyond." — Rene 🫵🏼 Ready to rethink reality? Press play and step into the metamorphosis. 🎧 Full episode live now! (P.S. Stay tuned for Rene’s stunning account of seeing auras—and what it reveals about human energy.) 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories 👍 Like and follow for updates 💬 Comment with your thoughts or Amanita experiences 🔁 Share with a friend curious about plant medicines 🌐 Explore Amanita products at: http://www.mnniceethno.com/TAE #AmanitaMuscaria #SpiritualAwakening #NearDeathExperience #PsychedelicHealing #MushroomMedicine #ConsciousnessExpansion #NDEInsights #PainToPurpose #SacredMushrooms #EnergyHealing #AuraSeeing #TransformationalJourney #BeliefManifestation ⏲️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Early Life 00:36 Career Journey and Family Life 02:00 Near-Death Experience and Spiritual Awakening 04:55 Healing Journey and Discovery of Amanita 07:35 Meditation and Spiritual Encounters 10:38 Belief, Healing, and Spiritual Insights 14:46 Amanita's Impact and Broader Reflections 24:43 Amanita's Spiritual and Historical Significance 36:00 Gabe's High Dose Experience 36:42 Deep Psychedelic Journeys38:09 Healing and Self-Improvement 39:05 Life Review and Lessons from NDE 40:33 The Power of Words and Kindness 43:24 Personal Growth and Happiness45:40 Challenges and Triumphs 54:00 The Future of Amanita 01:00:53 Seeing Auras and Final Thoughts

    1h 5m
  6. Rene's PARADIGM Shift with Amanita

    08/08/2025

    Rene's PARADIGM Shift with Amanita

    Brain Re-Wire 🧠 A Paradigm SHIFT 🔁 Rene's story with Amanita 🍄 For those in NEED 😣 This is for YOU 🫵🏼 with LOVE ❤️ From RENE 💚 and TEAM TAE 🍄 (Christian, Gabe, Drew, Eric) 🤍

    1 min
  7. The Forbidden Fungus That HEALED ME

    08/08/2025

    The Forbidden Fungus That HEALED ME

    After years of debilitating back pain and nerve damage from a failed steroid injection, Rene was desperate for relief. Constant agony stole her sleep, mobility, and joy—until a powerful prayer experience led her to Amanita muscaria. Within weeks of using carefully dosed gummies and tea, her pain melted away, restoring deep sleep and flexibility. Five months later, she’s gardening, playing with her grandkids, and even planning a book to share her healing journey. Amanita’s anti-inflammatory and nerve-calming properties—combined with spiritual resilience—rewrote her story. Now, she’s on a mission to spread hope for natural pain relief. #HealingJourney #AmanitaMuscaria #ChronicPainRelief #NaturalHealing #NerveDamageRecovery #PainFreeLiving #MushroomMedicine #SpiritualHealing #GrandmaStrength #AlternativeTherapy #BackPainSolution #DivineIntervention #HolisticHealth

    6 min
  8. Atlantis Past Life Experience with Amanita

    07/25/2025 · BONUS

    Atlantis Past Life Experience with Amanita

    How does Amanita and Atlantis Connect? Tara's Past Life Experience in Atlantis reveals if Amanita existed from that time period and if you listen, you'll hear Amanitas future prophecy of EARTH!Want more on Amanita Journey's? 🎙️🎧 Tune in to Episode 5 and listen to 2 people talk about their life changing experiences with this incredible mushroom 🍄

    6 min
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Welcome to The Amanita Effect, an offshoot of Minnesota Nice Ethnobotanicals. Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans are currently prescribed anti-anxiety meds? It is a quiet epidemic and it looks like a magical little mushroom is helping people finally break free from this addiction. This mushroom is called Amanita Muscaria. Our podcast brings you long, heartfelt stories from users, plus education on their history, research, and traditions. We started this to spread the mushroom and build a community around holistic wellness, lucid dreaming, and natural alternatives.

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