Third Wave Podcast

340 episodes
Third Wave Podcast with Paul Austin takes you inside the ongoing evolution of the global psychedelic renaissance, presenting insightful dialogue with cutting edge scientists, entrepreneurs, therapists, authors, philosophers. Through conversations, they shine a light on how everyone – from game-changing business icons to single mothers to college students – can harness the transformational power of psychedelics in their personal and professional lives.
Ryan LeCompte - Veterans for Entheogenic Therapy
Jan, 28, 2018
This week we’re joined by Ryan LeCompte, founder of VET, a non-profit organization that facilitates entheogenic healing for veterans suffering from PTSD. Ryan explains why entheogenic therapy may be especially useful for combat veterans, and also gives us some insight into his own personal beliefs...
Caitlin Thompson - Psychedelics and Holistic Health
Jan, 21, 2018
This week we’re joined by Caitlin Thompson, psychedelic activist and founder of the holistic health company EntheoZen. Caitlin describes how her experiences with psychedelics have inspired her holistic view of health, and have helped her improve her personal wellbeing. She tells us how science and...
Charles Eisenstein - Crafting a New Story for Future Society
Jan, 10, 2018
Charles Eisenstein, author and thinker, sits down with The Third Wave to talk about how a new story of ‘interbeing’ could help us break free from our destructive modern systems. We hear about the influence that psychedelics have had on Charles’ life, and the reasons why Charles remains...
Bia Labate, Ph.D. - The Future of Ayahuasca
Aug, 27, 2017
Beatriz Labate, PhD, joins us for a discussion on ayahuasca, shamanism and cultural evolution. Her expertise in anthropology gives her a unique perspective on what the commercialization of ayahuasca means for the future of psychedelics, and how psychedelic traditions and cultures will be affected by...
Natalie Ginsberg - Why Drug Policy Needs To Be About Justice
Aug, 21, 2017
This week we talk psychedelics and drug policy with Natalie Ginsberg, Policy and Advocacy Director for MAPS. Natalie discusses how MAPS is using medical research to lay the groundwork for the decriminalization of all drug use. Could microdosing be a factor in destigmatizing drug use in mainstream...
Steven Kotler - Flow States and Psychedelics
Aug, 14, 2017
Steven Kotler, expert on flow states and Director of Research for the Flow Genome Project, talks to us about his first experiences of flow, and how psychedelics have played a part in his career. We discuss the problems facing our society, and how a scientific understanding of flow states could help...
Rachael Madori - Can Psychedelics Treat Bipolar?
Aug, 06, 2017
Rachael Madori, social activist, entrepreneur and former adult film star, shares her experiences with psychedelics, and how they’ve helped her cope with substance misuse, bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder. Rachael says that without psychedelics, she wouldn’t be here today –...
Psychedelics
Don Lattin - Changing Our Minds About Psychedelics
Jul, 30, 2017
Author Don Lattin joins us to discuss the direction of the psychedelic movement, and how we can avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. We hear about the psychedelic experiences that shaped Don’s interest in the spiritual, and how plant medicines have changed his life for the better. For a...
Psychedelics
Kenneth Tupper - Using Psychedelics In Education
Jul, 23, 2017
Kenneth Tupper, drug education expert and co-director of the BC Centre on Substance Use, talks to us about his interest in ayahuasca and the potential of psychedelics to expand our cognitive capabilities. Kenneth discusses society’s resistance to psychedelic knowledge, and what we can do to...
Psychedelics
Janet Chang - A Year-Long Microdosing Experiment
Jul, 16, 2017
Janet Chang, digital marketer and entrepreneur, talks to us about her experiences with microdosing. With a background in professional sports and personal development, Janet has applied her own style of testing and tracking to her microdosing experiment. We hear about the benefits and pitfalls she...
Shane Mauss - Psychedelic Comedy
Jul, 09, 2017
Shane Mauss, the psychedelic comedian, explains his transition into the world of mind-opening substances, and how they influenced his career in stand-up. Shane describes how his experiences with DMT and psilocybin mushrooms have shaped his view of the mind and the world, and what psychedelics can do...
DMT
Mark Manson - Psychedelics for Personal Growth
Jul, 04, 2017
Mark Manson, author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living the Good Life” joins us for a conversation on psychedelics and personal growth. We discuss how psychedelics can be used for maximum benefit, and how Eastern philosophies have influenced Mark’s...
Psychedelics
Raz Degan - Is Ayahuasca A Mixed Blessing?
Jul, 01, 2017
"The Last Shaman," executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio, tells the story of a man searching for a solution to his mental health problems through the use of ayahuasca. Raz Degan, its director, talks to us about his experiences with ayahuasca, and the balance between ayahuasca's potential healing...
Ayahuasca
Jesse Lawler - Psychedelics As Nootropics
Jun, 28, 2017
Jesse Lawler, host of the Smart Drug Smarts podcast, joins us this week for a discussion on nootropics, transhumanism and the psychedelic experience. Jesse shares his opinions on using psychedelics for self-improvement, and where he sees the future of psychedelics in mainstream society. For a...
Psychedelics
Julian Vayne - Crafting the Perfect Psychedelic Ceremony
Jun, 18, 2017
This week we’re joined by expert occultist Julian Vayne, author of the psychedelic manual Getting Higher. Julian shares with us his psychedelic experience, and how he thinks traditional rituals have influenced the modern psychedelic ceremony. We discuss the most important factors in setting up a...
Jerry Brown, Ph.D. - Psychedelic Mushrooms in Early Christianity
Jun, 04, 2017
Jerry Brown, PhD, author of Psychedelic Gospels, joins us to talk about psychedelic mushrooms in early Christian society. We hear about the evidence for psychedelic use that exists in Christian art, and how the Inquisition could have resulted in the destruction of these psychedelic traditions. Jerry...
Rachel Harris, PhD - Listening to Ayahuasca
May, 28, 2017
Psychologist Rachel Harris, PhD, author of Listening to Ayahuasca, talks to us about the psychotherapeutic benefits of the ayahuasca ceremony. We hear about her transformative experiences with the ayahuasca spirit, and discuss how the psychedelic experience can help heal our psychological issues,...
Ayahuasca
Zach Mainen, Ph.D. - The Science of Serotonin
May, 21, 2017
We’re joined by Zach Mainen, neuroscientist at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon, Portugal. Zach studies the role of serotonin in behavior and learning; he explains what his results could tell us about the way psychedelics work in the brain. We also discuss future research into...
Michael Costuros - Entrepreneurs Awakening
May, 14, 2017
Michael Costuros, founder of Entrepreneurs Awakening, talks about why the Ayahuasca ceremony is an integral part of his high-end business coaching. We hear about Michael’s extensive experience with plant medicines, and why he decided to combine the lessons of Ayahuasca with his entrepreneurial...
Ayahuasca
Peter Sjöstedt-H - The Philosophy of Psychedelics
May, 07, 2017
This week we delve into philosophy and neo-nihilsim, as we’re joined by Peter Sjöstedt-H. We discuss how the psychedelic experience fits into his philosophical models, and how microdosing could contribute to modern transhumanism. We also learn about a Marvel character that is getting a new movie...
Psychedelics