#443 Exploring the Mind, Psychedelics, and Identity part 6 of 6

And Another Thing With Dave, by Dave Smith Host: David Smith Guest: Spirited JourneyIn this episode, David Smith and Spirited Journey dive deep into the fascinating world of brain science, the evolving field of psychology, and the resurgence of psychedelic research. They discuss the pioneering work on LSD and how it influenced modern psych meds, explore alternative therapies like holotropic breathwork developed by Stanislav Grof, and share personal experiences with psychedelic and near-death states.The conversation then shifts to societal topics including gender identity, the complexities surrounding trans rights, and the challenges of maintaining safe spaces for women in public facilities and sports. Spirited Journey shares her perspective on the evolving landscape of identity politics and the importance of nuanced advocacy.Listeners will also get a glimpse into Spirited Journey’s work as a graphic designer and brand consultant, including her exciting new projects and how to connect with her for branding and website design.Early brain science experiments and curiosity about neuroscienceThe "golden age" of psychology and psychedelic studiesHistory of LSD research and its interruption in the 1950sHolotropic breathwork and non-drug altered statesRisks and benefits of psychedelics and microdosingNear-death experiences and brain activityThe cultural impact of psychedelics on art and musicThe intersection of spirituality and psychedelics, including DMT and ayahuasca visionsDiscussion on identity politics, trans rights, and safe spaces for womenThe complexity and controversy around expanding gender and sexual identity labelsSpirited Journey’s work in graphic design, branding, and website creationHow to contact Spirited Journey for branding and web projectsUpcoming projects and collaborations with other personalitiesEmail: [email protected] (personal/graphic design): @SpiritedJourneyFLInstagram (peri-menopause branding): @_blk_pinStereo app: @Spirited JourneyThank you for tuning in!If you are digging what I am doing, and picking up what I'm putting down, please follow, subscribe, and share the podcast on social media and with friends. Reviews are greatly appreciated. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Links below Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-another-thing-with-dave/id1498443271Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HLX3dqSQgeWZNXVZ1Z4EC?Thanks again!!!Follow me and find More of My Content with link belowhttps://linktr.ee/andanotherthingwithdave#PsychedelicResearch #PsychologyToday #HolotropicBreathwork #BrainScience #MentalHealthAwareness #TransRights #GenderIdentity #SafeSpaces #GraphicDesign #Branding #YouTubeChannelHelp #AndAnotherThingWithDave #SpiritedJourney #NearDeathExperience #PsychedelicTherapy #Microdosing #LSDHistory #AyahuascaJourney #IdentityPolitics #WomenInSports #CreativeEntrepreneurshipKey Topics CoveredHow to Connect with Spirited JourneySEO-Optimized Hashtags