Microdosing Table Talk

• Microdosing For Health, Healing & Enhanced Performance

  Welcome to another enlightening episode of Table Talks! In this special conversation, Hein Peinnaken, founder of Microdosing Institute and Microdose.nl, sits down with two pioneering figures in the psychedelic space: James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber. Together, they discuss their groundbreaking new book, "Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Enhanced Performance," which explores how low-dose psychedelics can transform consciousness, boost self-improvement, and support mental health.In this episode, discover how microdosing - often compared to a mental vitamin - has evolved from a niche practice to a powerful tool for personal growth. Learn about James' influential work that first introduced many of us to microdosing and Jordan’s insights on how this practice can amplify our ability to overcome challenges and reach our highest potential. Their discussion covers everything from ancient wisdom and modern science to the practical applications of microdosing in enhancing creativity, focus, and overall well-being.If you're passionate about psychedelics, consciousness, and the pursuit of self-improvement, this episode is a must-watch. Join us on this journey as we dive deep into the evolution of microdosing and its impact on health and performance - an exploration that could change the way you live your life.👉 Don’t miss out—watch the full episode now and subscribe for more insights on microdosing and transformative wellness!#Microdosing #Psychedelics #Consciousness #SelfImprovement #MentalHealth #TableTalks #MicrodosingInstitute #PsychedelicResearch #WellBeing #PersonalGrowth

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• Marijn Schrieken: Your Body As Your Teacher

  What our body communicates to us, through our nervous system, matters. Our body is our biggest teacher.It can help us understand and heal from different kinds of trauma. And guide us through everyday life, finding more relaxation and resilience. Moment by moment, day by day.In this episode we explore how we can refind balance and resilience and the role of psychedelics in this process—both in high doses, and microdoses. About Marijn Schrieken Marijn Schrieken is a body oriented trauma therapist. She's trained in several modalities that have revolutionized trauma therapy, such as Somatic Experiencing by Peter Levine, NARM by Laurie Heller and the Polyvagal Theory by Stephan Porch and Deb Dana, as well as other supporting techniques. The essence of these modalities are about releasing trauma through the body and her nervous system, which brings back natural flow in connection with ourselves and others. Marijn works in this field for nearly eight years professionally, but the curiosity about how our brain functions and how we relate to stress has been there for much longer. About 20 years ago, Marijn experienced her first psychedelics assisted therapy session, and she was so amazed by the possibilities that she continued doing this many times with different doses and substances. IN THIS EPISODE: Explaining the work of a body-oriented trauma therapist to a 5-year old A definition of trauma How we humans process trauma - or not What is developmental trauma? Listening to the body: the bottom up approach Anxiety - what is it and why do we suffer from it? How working with our nervous system creates more resilience Triggers and dysregulation versus having a large window of tolerance Catalysts for healing: the psychedelic journey or our own body? What is the value of a psychedelic guide or therapist when processing trauma? How our body indicates that we feel safe (again) Easy ways to nourish and balance your own nervous system 🗨️ CONNECT WITH MARIJNWebsite: https://www.marijnschrieken.nl✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE: Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.💡 MICRODOSE WITH USSelf-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing-payment-page6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/ Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITYPrivate Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZInstagram: @microdosinginstituteDisclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.

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• Jasper Degenaars: The Microdoser’s Guide to Mycology

  This conversation with Jasper is the most juicy episode on mycology we've ever done. It doesn't get shroomier than this. And for good reasons, because without fungi, there would be no life on land! We go over many misconceptions around mushrooms, particularly psilocybin-producing mushrooms, and microdosing - fasten your seatbelts! ABOUT OUR GUEST:Jasper Degenaars is a Mycologist, Educator, and the Hyphae Headmaster of Fungi Academy. With 12+ years of mushroom growing experience and more than 2,000 students taught since 2019, Jasper has set out on a mission to make learning mushroom cultivation Easy, Fun, and Exciting! With the skillset of a self-taught teacher, he aims to make the art and science of mushroom cultivation accessible to everyone aspiring to be a citizen mycologist. He co-created the Sacred Mushroom Cultivation Course, the first online course teaching mycophiles worldwide how to successfully grow all kinds of mushrooms, from Spore to Shroom. His new course, the Fungal Ecology Course, aims to tell the untold story of Fungi and their role in our home, the Earth. By sharing his passion for the Queendom, he hopes to cultivate the love he feels for the Fungi within everyone. IN THIS CONVERSATION:03:16 How Jasper's world travels lead him deep into the fungal kingdom (through Mexico, into Guatemala)12:01 The Shroom Boom 14:10 What are magic mushrooms?16:39 Are mycelium and mushrooms sentient, or intelligent?22:00 Mushroom growing industry compared to the cannabis growing23:58 Mythbusting: different strains have different effects28:55 Psilocybin mushrooms: why are we so fixated on potency?33:15 Psilocybe cubensis versus other psilocybe mushrooms species42:37 Scientific findings on microdosing versus anecdotal findings42:30 The placebo conversation52:35 Microdosing versus Macrodosing56:07 Thoughts on combining mushrooms with cacao and the Stamets stack59:00 Experiences with Niacin60:00 Functional mushrooms: turkey tail, reishi, lion's mane60:06 Why we must replace the term Plant Medicines60:08 How you can be a mycologist (in your own unique way!)  🍄LEARN MORE ABOUT (GROWING) SACRED MUSHROOMS:Take 30% off all courses on Fungi Academy via this link: https://fungiacademy.com/?ref=microdosinginstituteLearn how to cultivate sacred mushrooms on FA's retreats in Guatemala: https://fungiacademy.com/?ref=microdosinginstituteInstagram/TikTok/Youtube: @fungiacademy🍄CONNECT WITH JASPER:Instagram: @jasperiuss✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE: Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING: Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing 6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/ Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY: Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZInstagram: @microdosinginstituteDisclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines.

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• Ellen Wong: Microdosing and Befriending Death

  In this episode we speak about death. Not the first topic you'd expect on our channel, you say? Correct, but we've learned along the way that we can be looking at death and grief as an integral part of life. And there is SO MUCH value in looking at it from all perspectives with someone who knows a great deal about grief and dying - not just in the literal sense, also conceptually, where 'parts' of us die, creating space for growth. And right there is where sacred psychedelic medicines enter the stage. ABOUT OUR GUEST Ellen is a Shandong-Taiwanese-American entheogenic death + grief companion that walks with people through the death portals of their life transitions. She works holistically across the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies using tools like breathwork, inner child somatic root healing, micro/macrodose journeying, and spiritual altar work. IN THIS EPISODE03:44 Ellen shares how she reached a turning point 30 years after the death of her father 07:31 Getting called into stewardship through breath work and the sacred mushroom 19:52 Facing grief with courage - as a complex, nonlinear process 23:45 Connection with ancestors through psychedelics 35:27 Death and grief as portals for transformation 39:17 Overcoming our fear of death 44:55 The advice to "die before we die" 48:51 A sweet and powerful death meditation 53:12 Small doses of psychedelic medicine 56:13 What are the gifts if you decide to work consciously with death portals and entheogens? 61:01 Ellen's podcast and mentorship program #death #grief #deathdoula #griefcompanion #breathwork #entheogens #fearofdeath Disclaimer: Microdosing Institute is an information platform and a community with the sole purpose of providing education on microdosing. We do not encourage the illegal use of psychedelics. Even though we discuss the many benefits of microdosing, we do not claim that microdosing is proven effective as a medicine, medicinal aid or supplement, or that it could be seen as a replacement for conventional therapies or medicines. CONNECT WITH ELLEN: Death / Rebirth Private Mentorship Program: A 13-week somatic-focused walk together to confront the fears that block you from the life you desire:https://tripwithellen.com/private-mentorshipA $500 discount is offered to listeners – just mention the Microdosing Table Talk podcast during our discovery call. Website & Ellen's Podcast: tripwithellen.com Instagram @tripwithellen @mumthepod 💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING: Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing6-Week Microdosing Immersive: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/ 🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY: Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZ Instagram: @microdosinginstitute

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• Microdosing Traditions from Asia and the Middle East: FASCINATING and LEGAL!

  In this episode we speak with Jonathan Lu and Shauheen Etminan, the co-founders of Vcenna, as they take us on a journey through the historical context and societal stigma surrounding religion. We discuss their personal experiments with psychoactive substances and the advantages they might offer, including heightened consciousness and even telepathic experiences. We also spotlight the practice of microdosing and its potential to amplify emotional awareness, all without the vivid hallucinations often associated with psychedelics.The duo emphasizes the significance of intentionality in this pursuit. Furthermore, Jonathan and Shauheen generously share their personal revelations from the world of lucid dreaming and express their genuine excitement for the uncharted territories these compounds might unlock in the exploration of diverse states of consciousness.ABOUT OUR GUESTSJonathan Lu and Shauheen Etminan are the co-founders of VCENNA, a drug discovery company that creates mental wellness solutions from psychoactive plants used ceremonially in Ancestral Eastern traditions. We will be speaking about their MAGI ANCESTRAL supplements, based on a legal ingredient called Syrian Rue. They developed different formulas: one is for microdosing, and others to enhance sleep, lucid dreaming, and meditation.Jonathan is an engineer that has been studying 2000 year old Chinese texts in search of compounds, formulations, and rituals that have been lost to history. His team applies modern neurophysiological and computational tools to understand scientifically what our ancestors discovered millennia ago, and from which they developed the nootropic formulations for Magi Ancestral Supplements.Shauheen Etminan is an intuitive activator, inventor, and passionate founder dedicated to creating impactful products and platforms embodying wellness, abundance, authenticity, and reciprocity. With a track record spanning multiple industries, his focus on psychedelics for mental health and cognitive growth aligns with his personal journey and mission as an autotelic entrepreneur.  IN THIS CONVERSATION:💫 Jonathan explains what he does for work to a 9-year old 💫 Beta Carbolines and Syrian Rue💫 What should every microdoser know about these compounds?💫 Who is Avicenna?💫 Making the vast amount of documented ancient wisdom accessible and applicable in modern life💫 Haoma or Soma, what is it?💫 The earliest account of psychoactives use in the Zoroastrian religion (the Book of Arda Viraf)💫 How can we learn about and embrace ancestral practices?💫 Jon and Shauheen share their personal experiences with microdosing, meditation and dream states 💫 The difference between dreaming, lucid dreaming and meditative dream states💫 A call to all microdosers to document experiences and share them with the community Discover these LEGAL microdosing productsMagi Ancestral products are legal everywhere - US-based viewers take 10% off with coupon code: MI10MAGI or through this link: https://ancestralmagi.com/ref/3/?utm_source=microdosing_institute&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=MI_shop&utm_id=MI_shop2023OTHER RESOURCESJonathan's blog article on Microdosing and Meditation: https://microdosinginstitute.com/inner-work/microdosing-and-meditation/Introduction to the ancient Iranian polymath Avicenna and his book ‘Canon of Medicine’: https://www.famousscientists.org/avicenna/Wikipedia on the Ancient Iranian religion Zoroastrianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZoroastrianismTheir use of psychoactive substances as documented in the ‘Book of Viraf’: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Arda_VirafIranicaOnline on Haoma: https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/haoma-iiCONNECT WITH SHAUHEEN AND JONATHANWebsite: www.ancestralmagi.comInstagram/TikTok/Youtube: @ancestralmagi✨ ABOUT MICRODOSING INSTITUTE:Microdosing Institute offers education on how to microdose with psychedelics safely, consciously and effectively. We create community and foster healthy conversations in the microdosing space so that we can continue to learn more and expand the body of knowledge on best practices and harm reduction. Additionally, we encourage and promote research by partnering with universities and other organizations across the globe so that the full potential of microdosing may be realized and made accessible to those who can benefit from the practice.💡 LEARN MORE ABOUT MICRODOSING:Self-guided Video Course: https://microdosinginstitute.myshopify.com/products/explore-microdosing6-Week Microdosing Immersion: https://microdosinginstitute.com/join-the-6-week-microdosing-immersive/Train To Become a Microdosing Coach: https://microdosinginstitute.com/microdosing-facilitator-program/🌳 CONNECT WITH THE MICRODOSING COMMUNITY:Private Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/62BWv7TxZZInstagram: @microdosinginstitute

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