The Psychedelic Podcast Third Wave

Anna Yusim, M.D., author of Fulfilled, joins Paul F. Austin for a conversation on the intersection of science, spirituality, and psychedelics.
Dr. Anna Yusim is a Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a private practice in New York City and Connecticut.  She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life.  On the clinical faculty at Yale Medical School, Dr. Yusim is presently creating a Spirituality & Mental Health Center there.  With clients including Forbes 500 CEOs, Olympic athletes, A-list actors and actresses, and the Chairs of academic departments at top universities, Dr. Anna Yusim has helped over 2,000 people in 60 countries achieve greater impact, purpose, and joy in their life and work.
As a highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Yusim gives keynotes for physicians and professionals worldwide on topics related to mental health and spirituality, thriving post-COVID, preventing burnout, meaning-making, and resilience.  For healthcare professionals, corporate leaders, and community members, she also conducts workshops to empower individuals to sharpen their intuition, cultivate authenticity, awaken self-compassion, enhance their capacity for empathy, and improve their ability to connect with others.
Connect with Dr. Yusim at www.annayusim.com or at @annayusim on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Highlights:
Dr. Yusim’s research on stress with Dr. Robert Sapolsky at Stanford. How Dr. Yusim’s relationship to stress has shifted throughout her life and career. Dr. Yusim’s path to founding the Spirituality & Mental Health Center at Yale. Does psychedelic therapy always need to have a spiritual component? Dr. Yusim explains her book, Fulfilled. Psychic vs. psychotic: schizophrenia, channeling, and shamanism. Dr. Yusim’s forthcoming book on the science of miracles. Making your unconscious conscious to find freedom, choice, and healing. Dr. Yusim’s executive coaching work. Episode Links:
Dr. Yusim’s website Dr. Yusim’s book, Fulfilled Dr. Yusim’s article on sleep in MindBodyGreen 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.
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Paul F. Austin is joined by Alex Atwood, Founder & CEO of GravyWork to talk plant medicine, transformational coaching, & more.
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Alex Atwood is a multifaceted, purpose-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur who helmed four startups in the hospitality and staffing space. He’s also a coach in the emerging psychedelics field, with a focus on optimizing human potential. Alex is a podcaster, public speaker, angel investor in firms that help build a better world, and philanthropist with a soft spot for owners and operators of family businesses.
Alex is working towards an ICF certification in organizational well-being. He has been a coach for Landmark Worldwide, a personal and professional development company, and elevation leader for 1heart. He has led workshops on integrity and self-actualization with the goal of helping attendees realize their own potential and find greater self-esteem, fulfillment, creativity, and productivity.
Highlights:
Alex’s transformational ayahuasca experience at 1heart. How Landmark impacted Alex’s trajectory. The ineffable wisdom of plant medicine. Alex’s experience in Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program. Integrating insights from psychedelics into business and daily life. Alex’s exciting projects on the horizon. Key Links:
Alex’s website Alex’s podcast, The Alchemist Lounge Alex on LinkedIn Paul F. Austin’s episode on Alex’s podcast This episode is sponsored by: 
Beckley Retreats, a leading holistic wellbeing company that offers transformative self-development programs by leveraging the science-backed power of psychedelics in concert with supportive therapeutic modalities. Head to go.beckleyretreats.com/thirdwave to book your transformational psilocybin program today.

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Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms, joins Paul F. Austin to talk about safe, intentional psychedelic use for mothers.
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Tracey Tee has been actively involved in the momosphere for over 10 years, first co-creating and starring in the nationally touring cult-hit comedy show for moms, The Pump and Dump Show. She simultaneously co-produced the Band of Mothers Podcast and served as co-founder and CEO of The Pump and Dump Show’s umbrella brand, Band of Mothers Media. During her own journey with psilocybin amidst the pandemic, Tracey began to feel called to support moms in a deeper and more meaningful way. In 2022, she launched an online microdosing course created exclusively for moms called M.O.M. — “Moms on Mushrooms.”
Tracey’s goal is to bring moms together through the sacred use of plant medicine for a shared journey of personal growth and healing. She is dedicated to crafting a supportive container for mothers that embodies the Sacred Feminine, gives reverence to our elders and original cultures, and acts as an example of a redefined way to engage in a New Earth as a consciously created model of “doing business.”
Highlights:
Tracey’s healing journey with psilocybin and microdosing that led to Moms on Mushrooms. The unique needs and challenges for moms considering psychedelics. Tracey on opening up to her about her own psychedelic use. Reclaiming rites of passage in healthy, informed ways. What Moms on Mushrooms offers its members. On microdosing during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Microdosing and postpartum depression: a recipe for success. Tracey’s vision for the future: advocacy, education, and healing. Connect with Moms on Mushrooms. Episode Links:
Moms On Mushrooms Book, A Really Good Day by Ayelet Waldman Third Wave's Mushroom Grow Kit The Pump and Dump Show Band of Mothers Podcast

Matt Zemon joins Paul F. Austin for a thoughtful conversation on the inspiration behind his new book, Psychedelics for Everyone.
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Matt Zemon is the author of Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness.
Since 2019, Matt has evolved from someone who had never taken any drugs to doing a deep dive into the study of human consciousness, aided by psilocybin, ayahuasca, ketamine, LSD, MDMA, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, and more. Matt is now CEO and Co-Founder of HAPPŸŸ, a mental wellness company specializing in psychedelic-assisted oral ketamine therapy, as well as digital therapeutics that promote transformational outcomes. Previously, Matt was the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Psychable, an online community connecting people interested in the healing power of psychedelics with a network of practitioners and psychedelic-based treatments. He was also the co-founder of Take2Minutes, a nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental health and wellbeing. Matt lives in Chapel Hill, NC.
Highlights:
How Matt’s psychedelic experiences shifted his life path, values, and relationships. The need for thoughtful conversations on psychedelics. Embracing the unprecedented accessibility of psychedelics. Matt’s entrepreneurship in the psychedelic space. Matt and Paul share the inspiration and vision behind their work. Matt’s ingredients for an optimal psychedelic experience. Episode Links:
Matt’s website HAPPŸŸ Ep. 117: Tim Sae Koo - The Psychedelic Ecosystem Matt’s book, Psychedelics for Everyone 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.
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Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz join Paul F. Austin to discuss their new book, GOLDEN, and the scientific, mystical, and psychedelic nature of silence.
Justin and Leigh recently released GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. Published by HarperCollins in the US and Penguin in the UK, it is appearing in 14 languages globally. Together, Leigh and Justin founded Astrea Strategies, a consultancy that bridges deep visioning with impactful communications and action.
Find GOLDEN on Amazon, HarperCollins, or anywhere books are sold. Listen to the Audio Book narrated by Prentice Onayemi.
Highlights:
How Justin and Leigh’s paths crossed. Defining silence and noise. How silence promotes flow states, creative problem solving, and self-transcendent experiences. Silence and psychedelics. The sacredness of shared silence. The neurobiological effects of silence and noise. Balancing science and mysticism to inform a new paradigm. Cultivating introspection for wiser and more effective leadership. Episode links:
Justin & Leigh’s website Justin & Leigh’s book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise Episode 140: Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program 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.
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Dr. Remi Drozd and Paul F. Austin dive deep into ketamine therapy: telemedicine vs. in-person, the skill of surrender, and willing participation.
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Dr. Remi Drozd, D.O. is the founder and executive director of Lucid Therapeutics. He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of experience and a fellowship in wilderness medicine.
Remi became dissatisfied with western medicine, realizing that many elements of primary health, particularly mental health, were being mismanaged in the existing system. In 2020, he learned about the healing potential of psilocybin during a workshop led by the Johns Hopkins scientist Bill Richards, and ultimately decided to dedicate his professional efforts to a different way of practicing medicine.
He has completed training for Ketamine Therapy at the Psychedelic Coalition for Health and the MDMA Therapy Training Program through the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).
At Lucid Therapeutics (formerly Santa Barbara Ketamine Therapy), Remi provides a high-touch, holistic approach to ketamine-assisted therapy. He and his team of integration coaches, specifically trained in non-ordinary consciousness, help shepherd clients through their tremendous psychedelic experiences.
Outside of the office, Remi enjoys kitesurfing in the waves, cycling the Santa Barbara hills, and being with his family.
Highlights:
How early psychedelic experiences gave Remi the calling to shift from his career as an ER doctor to other forms of healing. A deeper look at ketamine and its history of use from anesthetic to a treatment for depression and suicidality. How the hands-on approach at Remi’s clinic differentiates itself from that at an infusion center. The importance of coaching alongside psychedelic experiences. Comparing potential outcomes of telemedicine to the “thick-wall container” of the in-person clinic experience. Why the “skill of surrender” is so important—and so difficult. Balancing the capacity to let go with the commitment to living consciously engaged in the world. Insights from Remi’s psychedelic training journey. The demographics that visit Remi’s clinic, and how individuals are screened. The need for willing participation when it comes to transformation. Episode Links:
Lucid Therapeutics Dr. Drozd’s presentation, “Ketamine 101” Paul F. Austin’s Mindbloom Experience Episode 152: Lauren Taus: Pain Opens Pleasure: Psychedelic Healing, Therapy, and Somatic Practices Episode 128: Jeffrey Becker: The Science of Ketamine: What’s Really Going on in Your Brain? Episode 173: Rick Doblin, Ph.D.: Healing the Heart of Humanity: Legalizing Psychedelic Medicine Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program California senator Scott Weiner’s introduction of legislation to decriminalize certain psychedelics Remi’s clinic featured in the Santa Barbara Independent Dr. Drozd on YouTube Dr. Drozd on LinkedIn Lucid Therapeutics on Instagram Lucid Therapeutics on Facebook Lucid Therapeutics on Medium.com 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.
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