After having the opportunity to be a guest two times on the podcast Divergent States, hosted by 3L1T3, founder of r/Psychonaut, I was asked back — but, this time, as a co-host. I had a great time interviewing the musically-gifted, psychedelically-inclined comedic-philosopher-genius Reggie Watts. From jamming on LSD and mushrooms to experimenting with dissociatives and even the Apple Vision Pro, Reggie opens up about how altered states shape his art, comedy, music, and worldview.
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Aloha and welcome to today’s conversation, where we are honored to share space with the remarkable Valerie Beltran—a healer, therapist, and compassionate guide who has redefined what it means to hold space for others. Valerie’s journey into the world of therapy feels almost preordained, driven by her lifelong fascination with people and their stories. Her superpower? Being super at being human.
Read moreNew Podcast Episode: “Seven Principles of the Psychonaut” on Divergent States
What does it mean to be a responsible psychonaut?
In this episode of Divergent States, we sit down again with Valerie Beltran, licensed therapist, harm reduction expert, and educator with the Zendo Project, to unpack 7 core principles for navigating psychedelic states with intention, safety, and compassion.
We break down everything from testing your stash to dismantling your ego, and talk about how these powerful tools can help us grow: not just as individuals, but as a culture.
Read moreInterview w/ Open Foundation: Psychedelic Care in Recreational Settings
In this interview, I had the honor of representing Zendo Project with Cato de Vos of OPEN Foundation and Amanda Guzinska of PsyCareUK. We discussed how to provide care and emotional support to people in non-ordinary states (aka altered or expanded states) from psychedelics (eg. psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, ketamine, opioids, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamines, etc), grief, or any intense emotional experience that could lead someone to need support.
Read moreBurning Man 2024 Presentation
Back from the dust! I had a wonderful time hosting and speaking on a panel for the Zendo Project. We shared stories that demonstrate Zendo Project’s Four Principles, that limn harrowing psychedelic trips and how they can be transformed into healing opportunities, and that make you wonder why anyone would ever want to go to the desert and do drugs!
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