ep 59 - initiation of the pyramid w/ manly p. hall

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In this episode, I have a powerful and cosmic discussion with legendary psychedelic elder Dennis McKenna.. We discuss his school, The McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy, and also talk about his thoughts on the current state of the psychedelic community. Dennis also shares his perspective on a variety of subjects including DMT Vape Pens and the current trend of microdosing.. An incredible conversation for the ages.. Listen In!

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Dennis Mckenna Bio:

Dennis Jon McKenna is an American ethnopharmacologist, research pharmacognosist, lecturer and author, who has studied plant hallucinogens for over forty years. He earned his Master's degree in botany at the University of Hawaii, and his Doctorate in Botanical Sciences from the University of British Columbia. Since that time, he has conducted extensive ethnobotanical fieldwork in the Peruvian, Colombian, and Brazilian Amazon. Dennis is also a founding board member of the Heffter Research Institute, a non-profit organization concerned with the investigation of the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic medicines and was a key investigator on the Hoasca Project, the first biomedical investigation of ayahuasca. From 2000 to 2017, he taught courses on Ethnopharmacology and Plants in Human affairs as an adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota. He emigrated to Canada in the spring of 2019 together with his wife Sheila, and now resides in Abbotsford.

Since 2019, he has been working with colleagues to manifest a long-term dream: the McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy, a non-profit organization founded in the spirit of the ancient Mystery Schools and dedicated to the study of plant medicines, consciousness, intelligence in nature, preservation of indigenous knowledge and a re-visioning of humanity's relationship with Nature. Dr. McKenna is author or co-author of 6 books and over 50 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.

McKenna Academy of Natural Philosophy:

Our vision is an awakened world where all species thrive in symbiotic harmony.

Our mission is to be a catalyst for the transformation of global consciousness through educational experiences that interweave our collective intelligence, science, and ancestral wisdom.

And the McKenna Academy, provides a fully-integrated curriculum including spiritual, shamanic, exploratory and medical use of Psychedelic Medicines.

In this respect, the McKenna Academy is a modern instantiation of the experiential mystery schools of antiquity, combining plant experiences with rigorous academic inquiry.

In this episode we take another dive into current human culture and explore...the news! Brynn Anderson and I take a look at some of the strange, wild, and unreal stories that have popped up on Earth's news feed recently. This episode features a look at the new DMT industry, UFO sightings, and other three letter things... As we share these stories with you, we discuss some of their finer points.. Listen In!

Brynn Anderson Bio:

Life long lover of all things nature, Brynn Anderson has been studying herbs for over 27 years...

Her natural mindset has lead her to a life of herbology, and a life of teaching. She operates the company 'Vital Force Herbs' an organic herbalism company based in Portland, OR.

All the products Brynn creates are made with ingredients grown in her own organic garden.

Brynn's service is rooted in providing an outlet for the plant spirit to assist all life on Earth.

Combining both aspects of her life, herbalism and teaching, Brynn wishes to guide all humanity to a new understanding of the world around them, and the bountiful medicinal gifts of the Earth.

www.vitalforceherbs.com

In this episode, I talk with Tyler Zahradnik of the 'Contact Tour' group. Contact Tour is part of the CE5 Initiative to establish civilian contact with alien beings bypassing governmental agencies and establishing unfiltered communication. Tyler and I discuss the history of the group, where we are now as humans relating to the rest of the universe, and what life after disclosure looks like..Drop in!

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Contact Tour Bio:

Contact Tour’s modus operandi is to establish communications with Extraterrestrial and Non-Human Terrestrial intelligences, utilizing prototype protocols developed by CSETI, Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence. These protocols include the following variables - sound, light and thought (consciousness). In the “UFO Subculture” this methodology is referred to as CE5 - Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind.

Over the course of the last 2 years our team has facilitated field expeditions researching Human initiated contact with ETI (Extraterrestrial Intelligence).

Our direct experiences engaging the phenomenon have been profound. During this time, we’ve collected a substantial archive of video-graphic and photographic materials which unequivocally solidify the notion we’re being observed by Extraterrestrials.

These interstellar civilizations appear to have highly advanced technological capabilities, potentially hundreds of thousands, to millions of years ahead of our current development. The implications of this subject are so vast, that no aspect of life on Earth will be unaffected by its “official” Disclosure through Government channels. We are acutely aware that this subject is highly controversial, ridiculed, and suffers from great social opprobrium within certain elite circles and within the political landscape. The dire circumstances we’re confronting as a global civilization are directly related to the secrecy of the

Extraterrestrial presence - global warming, biosphere degradation, air pollution, energy security, exopolitics, a collapsing geo-economic order, growing inequality between financial classes, over-population and human sustainability on Earth. All of these tremendously crucial issues at hand would be alleviated with the Disclosure of this information. Our organization wishes to emphasize the past dominance of militarism and paranoia is not the framework for approaching this subject.

In this episode I speak with renowned shaman, starseed, and author of the book 'A Gift from the Stars: Extraterrestrial Contact and Guide of Alien Races', Elena Danaan. We discuss Elena's new book that outlines the 110 different alien races that are interacting with Earth and humanity today. She also shares her story of extra terrestrials in her life and how they have effected her both good and bad.. Drop In!

www.elenadanaan.org

Elena Danaan Bio:

Born in France, I studied Fine Arts and Archaeology in Paris and spent twenty years of my life as a field archaeologist in Egypt (in Karnak temples, Cairo, Denderah and the Valley of the Kings), and in France with Neolithic, Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures. With a university degree in Egyptian religion, I also had the privilege to be trained locally in traditional Egyptian Magic.

Magic has always been part of my life. From a young age I was aware of my vocation and discovered early that I could heal and foretell. During my twenties I travelled frequently to Brittany to spend time with local Druids. The true nature of my path was revealed to me in the heart of Broceliande. After years of travels around the world as an archaeologist, I moved to Ireland and embraced my true calling.

She is a Fully-certified Druid and Celebrant from the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids,and experienced Shaman and Channeler who helps people to find their own power and reconnect with their spiritual path, guiding them through life and facilitating their self-growth. Elena says…As a starseed, my task is to help others awakening to their true nature and power, as well as to the awareness of their own personal mission.

In this episode I speak with the author of the book, 'Games Psychics Play: A Guidebook to Enhance Your Intuitive and Psychic Gifts' , Kass Hillard. Kass breaks down the various aspects of metaphysics and discusses how we can develop our natural psychic and intuitive abilities. We also discuss her over 50 year career as a psychic and healer; and some of the things she has experienced in that time.. Drop In!

www.houseofthespirit.org

Kass Hillard Bio:

Kass Hillard is an accomplished metaphysician, spiritualist, and author. She holds a bachelor’s degree in metaphysics from the International Metaphysical Ministry, and has been a student of metaphysics for over 50 years. She is an ordained minister, and before retiring, was the owner and director of Reflexions Plus, a holistic healing center.

There she practiced as a reflexologist, hypnotist, past life regressionist, and Reiki Master/healer. She has facilitated classes and workshops on these subjects, as well as psychic development and mediumship at her own center. She has taught this information in various locations, including cruise ships.

In this episode I speak with the Founder and Creative Director of the Portland Psychic School, William Pacholski. We discuss William's incredible journey from discovering his abilities to founding the school. Since 2015, the Portland Psychic School has served over 900 students, amplifying each person's natural gifts as they go out into the world. Drop In!

www.portlandpsychic.school

William Pacholski Bio:

"I am passionate about my vocation helping others help themselves; guiding sensitives, seekers, and those on the path of the mystic to take back ownership of their energy and move forward in life towards their spiritual and creative goals. Sensitive to energy my whole life, I’ve been honing my practical technique as a psychic, healer, and channel - and also my personal craft as a mystic, teacher, and spiritual director for two decades. My professional practice, alongside the school I created is the fruit of a lifetime of study in mysticism, creative business and entrepreneurship, and as an artist. Developing my tools as a young adult in conservatory style, craft focused art schools, I am enthusiastic and passionate about bringing the same attention, discipline, and focus to the art of being psychic - both for the benefit of my clients and for those who wish to learn how to more directly embody their own creative spirit - and through that, their divinity.."

Portland Psychic School Bio:

Cultivating your psychic abilities is one of the best ways to make a positive impact in your own life - and also in the lives of those around you, and the world as a whole. Just like a painter works with color, a writer with words, a musician with sound, the psychic works with energy as a tool to create magic and a life of meaning.

Our trainings focus on seeing the world and relating to the world through its spiritual aspects first and foremost. From there, the body and the mind follow your creative spirit on the journey.

In this episode I speak with renowned Psychic, Spiritualist, and Angel communicator, Tina Michelle. Tina has done thousands of personal readings in her 30 year career, and has done over 10,000 Angel drawings depicting the angelic beings surrounding each person. We discuss aspects of angels and the angelic realm, in addition to Tina's journey to where she is now. Tina's life long career in the metaphysical led her to also co-create the 'Spirit Heart Cruises', a six night metaphysical conference on the seas. Drop In!

www.tinamichelle.com, www.healingheartsacademy.com, www.spiritheartcruises.com

Tina Michelle Bio:

Tina Michelle is a psychic, intuitive, and healer who has been teaching and helping people for over 30 years. As a full-time professional psychic, and Angelologist, Workshop leader as well as Guest Speaker on the topics of Near Death, Awakening your Psychic Self, and Angels,… she travels the world speaking on the power within us all and the connections we all can make (even in the darkest hours).

Tina Michelle is also the creator and founder of Discovering Your Enlightenment Spiritual Learning Series (DYE), an on-line learning environment for psychic arts and metaphysical studies. She has made numerous television and media appearances and has cited in several publications on these topics.. Tina has a teaching site: www.healingheartsacademy.com where you can learn the process to become more psychic and intuitive..

She also hosts the 'Spirit Heart Cruises', a six night metaphysical conference on the high seas..

In this episode I make history for being the first podcaster to ever live podcast from inside Red Rocks, and take a deeper dive into the psychedelic world of jambands. At String Cheese Incident's 7/18/21 concert, I walk you through the ritual with commentary and interviews before, during set break, and after the show; with personally recorded music in-between. This is a very rare glimpse into this incredible experience with canid and captivating conversations that will enlighten you to a world you may not have been exposed to before.. Put your headphones on and journey with me to Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO listening to the words of the amazing souls participating in this event..

A follow up to our episode #48 with the 'No Simple Road' podcast, we uncover even more about the jamband mystery school with a hands on experience that is both hilarious and meaningful...

www.stringcheeseincident.com

String Cheese Incident Bio:

Jason Hann – Percussion

Kyle Hollingsworth – Keyboards and Vocals

Michael Kang – Mandolin, Guitar and Vocals

Billy Nershi – Acoustic and Electric Guitar and Vocals

Keith Moseley – Bass and Vocals

Michael Travis – Drums and Vocals

Over the past decade, The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of America’s most significant independent bands. Born in 1993 in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, SCI has since released 12 albums and countless live recordings from their relentless tour schedule. 2019 marks their 25th year as a band, with a history packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement and huge accomplishments. They have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music.

When The String Cheese Incident’s growth first started gaining momentum over a decade ago, when the Internet was just beginning to take hold and the major-label business model was failing, the band decided to make music on their own terms.

Since then, The String Cheese Incident has gone on to carve out a completely different approach to the business of music; they are truly pioneers of a new way of “making a band.” With the Internet as their tool, SCI was among the first artists to disseminate information online, such as tour dates, release information, and other news, to their growing fan base. Rather than doing business on such terms as “the bottom line,” SCI put their music and their fans first, opening companies of their own, including a ticketing company, a merchandise company and a fan travel agency, to best serve their community. The band’s record label, SCI Fidelity Records, has always operated under the same ideals. Even early on, SCI Fidelity embraced downloadable music and file sharing, delivering SCI’s “On The Road” series, where every show the band plays is made available for download on the Internet. Whether they realized it at the time or not, The String Cheese Incident was inventing grassroots band development. Today, literally hundreds of bands are using some version of this same approach to building a band.

The String Cheese Incident’s commitment goes well beyond their immediate community, and even beyond the music community as a whole. Early on, the band took a serious interest in giving back to the communities that they visited, and they were among the first performers to encourage “Green” shows and tours. SCI’s support has helped give rise to such not-for-profit organizations as Conscious Alliance, Rock the Earth, and HeadCount. All the while, The String Cheese Incident has stayed committed to music as a creative endeavor, not just in their recordings but also in their live performances. The list of SCI’s special guests and collaborators is long and diverse. Their annual events such as Horning’s Hideout, and holiday shows such as New Year’s and Halloween, have helped redefine the concert experience and has garnered the band a reputation as live music vibe innovators.

In 2017, The String Cheese Incident released “Believe” on SCI Fidelity Records, making it the second time the band collaborated with producer Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads. Harrison also produced “Song In My Head” for SCI in 2014, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. “Believe” was recorded in the band’s newly founded HQ / studio in Boulder, dubbed the “SCI Sound Lab”. In 2021 they are back on the road..Stay tuned!

In this episode we take another dive into current human culture and explore...the news! Brynn Anderson and I take a look at some of the strange, wild, and unreal stories that have popped up on Earth's news feed this month. This episode features a look at the pentagon report on UFO's and exciting new cryptocurrencies... As we share these stories with you, we discuss some of their finer points.. Listen In!

Brynn Anderson Bio:

Life long lover of all things nature, Brynn Anderson has been studying herbs for over 27 years...

Her natural mindset has lead her to a life of herbology, and a life of teaching. She operates the company 'Vital Force Herbs' an organic herbalism company based in Portland, OR.

All the products Brynn creates are made with ingredients grown in her own organic garden.

Brynn's service is rooted in providing an outlet for the plant spirit to assist all life on Earth.

Combining both aspects of her life, herbalism and teaching, Brynn wishes to guide all humanity to a new understanding of the world around them, and the bountiful medicinal gifts of the Earth.

www.vitalforceherbs.com