Set and Setting with Madison Margolin

Be Here Now Network

The Be Here Now Network invites you to join journalist Madison Margolin on the Set & Setting podcast. Set & Setting brings together thought leaders of today's "psychedelic renaissance" to look at the places where psychedelics, spirituality, and culture intersect. With a focus on the legacy of Ram Dass, Madison and her guests explore ways that altered states inform the practice of mindfulness and talk about how we can best integrate and prepare the mind, body, and soul for a psychedelic experience.  Learn more about Madison's work at https://www.madisonmargolin.com/

  1. Jun 18

    Ep. 44 – Anthropology of Healing with Bia Labate, PhD

    With an anthropological perspective on psychedelics, Madison and Bia contrast healing as a cultural buzzword vs. an ongoing embodied process. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Bia discuss: The anthropological study of cultural foundations The commodification of indigenous plant medicines Giving platforms to people of color, the indigenous, LGBTQ people, etc.The transformation capacity of psychedelics Spiritual voyeurism & the media culture in America The constant process of revisiting our shadows How everyone can be a social scientist Healing as a private matter rather than a buzzword About Bia Labate, PhD: Dr. Bia Labate (Beatriz Caiuby Labate) is an anthropologist, educator, author, speaker, and activist, committed to the protection of sacred plants while amplifying the voices of marginalized communities in the psychedelic science field. As a queer Brazilian anthropologist based in San Francisco, she has been profoundly influenced by her experiences with ayahuasca since 1996. Dr. Labate has a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. Her work focuses on plant medicines, drug policy, shamanism, ritual, religion, and social justice. She is the Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines and serves as a Senior Advisor for Culture and Strategy at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Additionally, she is a Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and acts as advisor for around 15 organizations, among them the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, Soltara Healing Center, Sacred Plant Alliance and the Alaska Entheogenic Awareness Council. Dr. Labate is also a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP) in Brazil and the editor of its site. She has authored, co-authored, and co-edited 29 books, three special-edition journals, and numerous peer-reviewed and online publications. “You have different ways to define what is disease, and therefore you have different ways to define what is healing. These plant medicines originate from cultures that have different founding paradigms to understand reality itself.” –Bia Labate See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 9m

  2. May 21

    Ep. 43 – Music as Prayer: Inside the Psychedelic Life of Yehoo Shalem

    Middle Eastern Medicine Musician Yehoo Shalem frames life as a psychedelic experience, tracing how sound, prayer, and mindfulness can create intimacy with the divine. This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Yehoo explore: The meaning and dream symbol of “The White Donkey”Studying Middle Eastern Music at Maqamat Academy Tzfat in northern Israel, the historic hub of KabbalahMusic as a form of prayer and intimacy with GodSeeing life as a psychedelic experience The intention behind creating medicine music Using music as a navigation to go to a different placeSeeing yourself as a creator rather than a victimTaking time for a morning gratitude practice “For me the reason for writing music and for playing music is prayer. This is my ultimate aim when I play is to be able to connect to this point of prayer. Prayer for me is beyond asking for something, it’s seeking intimacy with God, with creation.” –Yehoo Shalem About Yehoo Shalem: Yehoo Shalem is a singer-songwriter, Middle Eastern medicine musician, music producer, and a devotee of Love. His music invites the listener into a mystical journey of remembrance, opening their hearts and bodies. Yehoo is currently deepening his music study at Maqamat Academy, learning Middle Eastern music. In parallel, Yehoo is traveling and offering concerts, singing circles, and his special creation: ‘Wine Ceremony’ - a night-long deep dive into sacred prayer, devotional music, high-quality wine, heart-opening sharings, and deep revelations. Check out Yehoo’s music on Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min

  3. Apr 23

    Ep. 42 – Seeing Beyond Form: The Mystical Art of Boaz Ronen

    Artist Boaz Ronan joins Madison to explore how Jewish mysticism and disciplined practice shape his creative process, framing art as a gateway to the unconscious. In this episode, Madison and Boaz discuss: Seeing beyond color and form when paintingExperiencing the mystical in daily lifeHow Boaz’s experience with military PTSD influenced his artistry Art as a mirror to the unconscious The land of Israel as a microcosmos How Jewish mysticism influences Boaz’s artworkThe story of how Boaz met his RabbiConscious breathing as a necessary spiritual practiceForming positive habits by sticking to something for 40 daysAbout Boaz Ronen: Boaz Ronen is a fine artist from Tel Aviv, Israel. Boaz Studied in New York at the Art Students' League and in 1990 was chosen to represent artists from New York in Barcelona. He also spent time in India in 1993. Check out some of Boaz’s exhibitions HERE and see more of his work on Facebook. “I see through the colors, through the forms. It’s not that I paint what I want; I see what I want to paint. It is somewhat connected to what Michelangelo said—that you see the stone, you see already the sculpture." –Boaz Ronen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 3m

  4. Mar 31

    Ep. 41 – Hisbodedus & Nonviolent Communication with Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz

    In this exploration of divine connection and emotional awareness, Madison Margolin and communication coach Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz frame communication as a sacred practice for healing and self-expression. Learn more about Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and its developer here.  This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Tsiporah have a conversation about:  Tsiporah’s connection to Ram Dass after his death, and asking his spirit for guidanceHow spiritual teachers make themselves known in auspicious ways Seeing our life as a movie: objective narration in order to gain more perspectiveLinking NVC & Hisbodedus (a Jewish practice of personal and heartfelt conversation with God)Tips for people who have communication blocks with the divine Bringing mindfulness and deep listening to our conversationsTuning into feelings rather than language Communication as a type of prayer and accessing the deepest part of us that wants to be expressedKeeping a “feelings & needs” journal, allowing our feelings and needs to existMoments of peace through Katonah Yoga, a hatha practice woven with sacred geometry and metaphor  Psychedelic experiences and seeing how psychedelic life can be without plant medicineAbout Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz: Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz is a communication coach, mediator, and teacher with over 15 years of experience guiding individuals and groups in practices of presence, awareness, and connection. She teaches yoga, most recently through Katonah Yoga, and has completed Vipassana meditation training, which continues to inform and shape her work. Her approach to communication is rooted in Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication and is enriched by somatic practices, including Somatic Experiencing. She supports people in cultivating deep self-understanding and the ability to remain present and grounded, even in the midst of challenge. Tsiporah also draws from her experience in integration work, helping individuals make sense of and find meaning in profound inner experiences. Keep up with Tsiporah on her Instagram. "Stagnant water is like a swamp or puddle. Healthy water is a river you can drink from; it’s moving, it’s alive. Those things inside of us that can feel really heavy, when we allow them to move, the stagnation starts to go away, and life force moves through us. It’s moving to allow it to be part of us, when it can be alive in us, it doesn’t create lethargy or stagnation. Hisbodedus is this way of expressing from our heart, speaking to creation, and staying big and alive even when we feel like something is closing in on us." –Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 1m

  5. Mar 6

    Ep. 40 – You are the Medicine: Intuition, Energy & Somatic Wisdom with Rivky Gross

    Madison Margolin reignites Set & Setting for an energizing conversation on becoming your own medicine with somatic practitioner Rivky Gross. This time on Set & Setting, Madison and her guest talk about:  Letting go of the ego in order to accept feedbackBottom-up therapy and focusing on root causes rather than behaviors Quantum energy healing work and the fractal universe we all live inSeeing ourselves as our own healers, our own potent medicineAccessing our inner power and intuition Remembering that we are the stewards of our own energyDeveloping a deep relationship with whatever God you believe in The concept of “medicine without medicine”Doing energy work by being ourselves and setting strong intentionsAbout Rivky Gross: Rivky started off as a therapist/hypnotherapist/somatic practitioner and now works with men, women, businesses and groups all around the world to expand into creating art and making an impact from their soul. She runs retreats in the tri-state area and all over the world (the next one is this April in Morocco). Rivky also co- hosts a podcast called The Possibility in the Universe. Learn more about Rivky’s upcoming events and retreats on her website and keep up with Rivky on Instagram. "I really believe that I'm not a healer, I believe that you are, that God is, that you are your most potent medicine. I believe that I am a healer for myself, only with God. I always tell my clients I don't have any of your answers, only you have the answer inside of you." –Rivky Gross About Madison Margolin: Madison Margolin is a journalist & author straddling California, New York, and Israel-Palestine, focused on psychedelics, cannabis, and Judaism (in jest, she’ll say “Jews & Drugs”). She also covers culture, policy, and science. She is passionate and curious about how people can transcend their minds to access something greater than themselves — be it through psychedelics or God, meditating, creating art, or something somatic, she has set out to explore the various ways people nourish their souls. These days, she works as an editor at DoubleBlind, the print and digital magazine she co-founded, covering psychedelics and where they intersect with mental health, spirituality, environmental justice, and social equity. She also co-founded the Jewish Psychedelic Summit and hosts Set & Setting on the Be Here Now Network. Madison released the book Exile & Ecstasy in 2023. Learn more about Madison’s work at madisonmargolin.com "When you're able to identify as a soul, a soul-being of God or a piece of the infinite, then we're all so much bigger and more expansive than whatever traumas, whatever scabs upon the soul. The body, even the brain which produces the mind, those are just products of human existence, and we are so much more than that. – Madison Margolin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min

  6. 03/01/2024

    Ep. 39 – Resetting the Brain with Ketamine with David Romanelli

    In a conversation on the healing power of ketamine, David Romanelli and Madison Margolin discuss re-wiring the brain and overcoming trauma. This time on Set and Setting, Madison and David dive talk about: David’s journey with yogaThe healing power of psychedelic therapyDavid’s work with Daytrip, a spa-like ketamine experienceBirdsong psychedelic retreat centerRe-wiring the brain through psychedelicsDavid’s connection to the Grateful DeadWorking with psychedelics to treat Trauma, PTSD, and suicidal ideationKetamine versus other psychedelicsReframing our somatic experiences and how we carry emotionsThe ways that kids are already psychedelic and keeping the magic aliveReconnecting to our sense of beliefAbout David Romanelli: David Romanelli is a leading health and wellness innovator. He has pioneered the art of fusing ancient Eastern practices with modern sensibilities. His unique wellness projects such as Yoga + Chocolate and Yoga for Foodies have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, the New York Times, Newsweek, and O, the Oprah Magazine. His first book, Yeah Dave’s Guide to Livin’ the Moment, reached #1 on Amazon’s Self-Help List. David offers many guided meditations and recently began working with Birdsong, a psychedelic healing center. Discover more about David’s offerings at yeahdave.com. “I realized the way my brain was wired needed to be reset, because I was already prone to worry, and anxiety, and nervousness. I realized that I needed to change that, I needed a new perspective. The psychedelic therapy really showed me that you can unplug, and plug back in. ‘Control, Alt, Delete’ if you will and come to life in a way that doesn’t require you to worry, where it’s not your default setting.” – David Romanelli See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min

  7. 02/09/2024

    Ep. 38 – Psychedelic Societies with Colin Pugh

    Discussing the connective role of psychedelic societies, Colin Pugh describes how using psychedelics can help soften the heart. In this episode, Madison and Colin Pugh dive into these topics: Patience and compassion stemming from an MDMA tripPsychedelics as a path to softening the heartThe potential of psychedelics to help with mental healthColin’s involvement with the Brooklyn Psychedelic SocietyCommunity based healing and a space for psychedelic magical thinkingThe western emphasis on individuality versus communityCooperative models and democratic governance within a psychedelic societyReligion, spirituality, and coming together with different beliefsAn exploration of what the psychedelic ethos really isAbout Colin Pugh: Colin Pugh has been organizing with Brooklyn Psychedelic Society since 2015 and leading it since 2016. He studied criminal justice and philosophy at Northeastern University in Boston. Colin has been a product manager, tech support specialist, coach, and consultant before focusing on psychedelics, community organizing, and advocacy. He became an advocate for psychedelics in 2014 after having a powerful healing experience from MDMA shortly after losing a close friend to suicide. His other interests include performing comedy, dancing, music, cooking, reading, the future of religion, and trying to help bring about a better world in the shell of the old. He lives in Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn, NY. Keep up with Colin HERE “This is part of the work we’re doing now, what role do psychedelic societies play? My vision is that they’re forming the backbone of what I see as a community-based movement that prioritizes community healing and connection as not just the more equitable, but, the more optimal container for these experiences.” – Colin Pugh See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 5m

  8. 01/09/2024

    Ep. 37 – Preparing to do Psychedelics with Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D

    Discussing psychedelic preparation, Dr. Ido Cohen and Madison expand on the idea of setting to include geopolitics and the unconscious. This time on Set and Setting, Madison and Dr. Ido explore : Psychedelic IntegrationNoticing where we have attraction and repulsionGoing into psychedelics with as much curiosity as possibleUsing walking meditation for integrationPreparation before using psychedelics and tools we can useGeopolitical and spiritual settings that affect our consciousnessPsychedelics opening up our ancestral memoriesSoul and Epigenetics in the idea of coming homeGrief at the end of experiencesMutual presence in relationshipsStory-telling and the village model of learningThe psychedelic experiences people can have without substancesAbout Dr. Ido Cohen:, Psy.D Dr. Ido Cohen is a clinical psychologist who got his doctoral from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He practices relational and depth-oriented psychotherapy with individuals and couples in San Francisco. As his Doctoral research, he conducted a 6-year study on the integration process of ayahuasca ceremonies from a Jungian perspective and has been providing preparation and integration services to individuals/couples/ groups in the bay area. He is also the co-founder of The Integration Circle, a community of practitioners who offer integration circles as well as diverse support to those who are preparing or integrating experiences of expanded states of consciousness. Keep up with Dr. Ido on Instagram. “For me there is something about preparation that is more activating consciously. You are starting to relate, you are starting to relate with yourself, you are starting to relate with the experience.” – Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min
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The Be Here Now Network invites you to join journalist Madison Margolin on the Set & Setting podcast. Set & Setting brings together thought leaders of today's "psychedelic renaissance" to look at the places where psychedelics, spirituality, and culture intersect. With a focus on the legacy of Ram Dass, Madison and her guests explore ways that altered states inform the practice of mindfulness and talk about how we can best integrate and prepare the mind, body, and soul for a psychedelic experience.  Learn more about Madison's work at https://www.madisonmargolin.com/

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