
Ayahuasca
Psychoactive brew discussed in Brooklyn anecdote and personal experience; described as introspective and transformative.
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Videos Mentioning Ayahuasca

Rick Doblin: Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #202
Lex Fridman
A classic psychedelic brew with indigenous roots, orally active due to a combination of substances, producing effects for a couple of hours.

#76 – Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics
Peter Attia MD
A plant-based psychedelic Kyle Kingsbury used towards the end of his UFC career, which he describes as a turning point in his emotional and spiritual journey.

Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID 19 | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A sacred plant medicine used in Amazonian cultures, capable of inducing deep spiritual insights and purification.

Henry Shukman — Zen, Ayahuasca vs. Meditation, and an Intro to Koans | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychoactive brew used in traditional Amazonian medicine, which Henry Shukman experienced later in his journey, finding it profoundly helpful for healing and unblocking creative work.

Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion & the Nature of Belief | Lex Fridman Podcast #149
Lex Fridman
A psychedelic mentioned in the context of expanded consciousness and shared visionary experiences; Pasulka's brother credited it with potentially saving humanity.

E99: Cheating scandals, Twitter updates, rapid AI advancements, Biden's pardon, Section 230 & more
All-In Podcast
A psychoactive brew, mentioned as a potential candidate for rescheduling alongside marijuana.

The Random Show — Blockchain/Crypto Investing, NFT Experiments, Dogecoin, Zen Buddhism, and More
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic brew used in indigenous traditions, mentioned in the context of different levels of awareness and experiences during altered states.

The Depths of Ayahuasca: 500+ Sessions — Dennis McKenna
Tim Ferriss
A tryptamine-based hallucinogen used by indigenous peoples in the Northwest Amazon, which was the focus of Dennis McKenna's doctoral research.

Psychedelics & Mortality: A Conversation with Roland Griffiths (Episode #306)
Sam Harris
A psychedelic brew mentioned as one of the many different compounds associated with the term 'psychedelics,' each having unique effects.

#01 – Tim Ferriss: depression, psychedelics, and emotional resilience
Peter Attia MD
A psychedelic brew discussed for its potential therapeutic uses, currently Schedule I in the US.

Dr. Gabor Maté — Trauma, Addiction, Ayahuasca, and More
Tim Ferriss
A Peruvian/Amazonian vine used in a brew with psychedelic properties. Dr. Maté experienced profound love and insight into his own emotional blockages during his first ceremony, leading him to incorporate it into his healing work.

Psychedelics — Microdosing, Mind Enhancing Methods, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A psychoactive brew containing DMT, used for spiritual and healing purposes.

Dr Mark Plotkin on Ethnobotany, Real vs Fake Shamans, Hallucinogens, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A hallucinogenic brew discovered by Schultes in the northwest Amazon in the 1940s, now widely used but with significant risks if not administered correctly.

Tim Ferriss — My Healing Journey After Childhood Abuse
Tim Ferriss
Psychedelic plant combination that Tim Ferriss used, which led to crystal clear memories of his childhood sexual abuse flooding back.

The Frontiers of Psychedelics — Michael Pollan
Tim Ferriss
A brewed psychoactive beverage originating from South America, containing DMT. Research is being done in Brazil on its use for depression, though its complex plant-based nature makes standardization difficult for studies.

The Psychedelic News Hour - New Breakthroughs, Treatment of Trauma, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A plant-based psychedelic brew, caution is advised due to particular risks, especially when taken in South America without proper guidance. Also delivered in group settings in indigenous cultures.

Dr Peter Attia vs Tim Ferriss | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic brew, classified as Schedule I in the US, known for its powerful and potentially destabilizing effects, which Tim Ferriss used to release deep-seated anger.

Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond | Stan Grof | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic brew active with tryptamine derivatives, often associated with Amazonian jungle imagery and entity encounters.

Mike Novogratz on Bitcoin, Macro Trading, Ayahuasca, Redemption, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic substance that Mike Novogratz used in a powerful self-discovery journey in Costa Rica, leading to a profound personal transformation and a desire to destigmatize mental health discussions.

Dr Andrew Weil — Optimal Health, Plant Medicine, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A psychoactive brew, which Dr. Weil observed being used by shamans in South America, noting some were genuine healers and others were exploitative.

Hamilton Morris — Psychedelics, Smart Drugs, and More
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic brew, often associated with shamanic traditions, which Hamilton critiques due to dose uncertainty, lack of scientific framework, and potential dangers in the context of drug tourism.

Psychedelics and the Self: A Conversation with James Fadiman (Episode #242)
Sam Harris
A psychoactive brew from South America, mentioned as a type of psychedelic experience. The dosage and effects can be different from LSD or psilocybin.

Michael Pollan Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A psychedelic brew from the Amazon, which Michael Pollan experienced in guided circles.

Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. — Protocols for Fasting, Lowering Dementia Risk, Reversing Heart Aging, & More
Tim Ferriss