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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 1H 2M

Diving Deep: Free Diving, Psychedelics, and Personal Transformation

from EZ Conversations · host Furkhan Dandia

Furkhan welcomes Jeremy "Falcon" Stephan, who shares his journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a seasoned free diver. Jeremy, now going by the name Falcon, delves into fascinating stories of his experiences free-diving in Europe and the U.S. and how these have shaped his life. The conversation also explores Jeremy's integration of psychedelics like psilocybin into his personal growth, revealing how these experiences have helped him untangle childhood traumas and develop a more profound sense of presence and agency in his daily life. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and intentional living, shedding light on how daily ceremonies and meditation practices contribute to a fulfilled and aware existence. Jeremy "Falcon" Stephan is an accomplished sales and operations strategist who has spent over 20 years scaling teams, accelerating growth, and advising founders across emerging industries. As the creator of The Mind Shift Network, he blends executive coaching, experiential transformation, and integrative practices to help leaders reconnect to clarity, intention, and purpose. Outside of business, Jeremy is a dedicated freediver who finds his greatest inspiration underwater, where discipline meets surrender, and truth becomes impossible to ignore. His work is rooted in one belief: when people shift their inner world, their outer world transforms with it. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:57 Jeremy's Background and Free Diving Journey 03:35 The Origin of the Name 'Falcon' 06:33 The Power of Choice and Presence 10:13 Integrating Free Diving into Daily Life 18:41 Navigating Childhood Trauma and Psychedelic Healing 26:29 Forgiveness and Compassion 27:13 The Power of Eye Gazing 28:23 Integration of Psychedelic Experiences 30:31 Maintaining Humility on the Spiritual Path 32:38 Understanding Projection 43:18 Navigating Relationships and Vibrational Frequencies 47:15 Daily Life as a Ceremony Sponsors of the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For 10% off your first month of therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: For a free two-week trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dookio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mental⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NuCalm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: for a one-week free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeanWorlds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lewis Nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeInspect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Optery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Furkhan welcomes Jeremy "Falcon" Stephan, who shares his journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a seasoned free diver. Jeremy, now going by the name Falcon, delves into fascinating stories of his experiences free-diving in Europe and the U.S. and how these have shaped his life. The conversation also explores Jeremy's integration of psychedelics like psilocybin into his personal growth, revealing how these experiences have helped him untangle childhood traumas and develop a more profound sense of presence and agency in his daily life. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and intentional living, shedding light on how daily ceremonies and meditation practices contribute to a fulfilled and aware existence. Jeremy "Falcon" Stephan is an accomplished sales and operations strategist who has spent over 20 years scaling teams, accelerating growth, and advising founders across emerging industries. As the creator of The Mind Shift Network, he blends executive coaching, experiential transformation, and integrative practices to help leaders reconnect to clarity, intention, and purpose. Outside of business, Jeremy is a dedicated freediver who finds his greatest inspiration underwater, where discipline meets surrender, and truth becomes impossible to ignore. His work is rooted in one belief: when people shift their inner world, their outer world transforms with it. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:57 Jeremy's Background and Free Diving Journey 03:35 The Origin of the Name 'Falcon' 06:33 The Power of Choice and Presence 10:13 Integrating Free Diving into Daily Life 18:41 Navigating Childhood Trauma and Psychedelic Healing 26:29 Forgiveness and Compassion 27:13 The Power of Eye Gazing 28:23 Integration of Psychedelic Experiences 30:31 Maintaining Humility on the Spiritual Path 32:38 Understanding Projection 43:18 Navigating Relationships and Vibrational Frequencies 47:15 Daily Life as a Ceremony Sponsors of the Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For 10% off your first month of therapy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: For a free two-week trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dookio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mental⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NuCalm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: for a one-week free trial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeanWorlds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lewis Nutrition ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WeInspect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Optery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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