Maintaining the Mystery of Psychedelics with Zach Leary

from Islands of Coherence · host Brett Kane

Joining us on the show today is renowned psychedelic expert, facilitator, and author, Zach Leary! For this conversation we explore the when, where, how, and why of incorporating psychedelics into your journey of self-inquiry and healing. Having sat with hundreds of individuals in their own medicine journeys as well as partaking in hundreds of personal voyages through the psychedelic space, Zach’s unique perspective captures both the immense healing potential as well as the broader mystical implications in a way that nobody else does. His newest book, ‘Your Extraordinary Mind’ is now available wherever you order your books. You can also head on over to zachleary.net to tune into his podcast and sign up for his upcoming online psychedelic studies intensive which begins on December 10th. Show Topics - Zach’s History of Psychedelic Exploration - The Shamanstic Qualities of 60’s Hippie Movement - Psychedelics as Tools for Surrender - Fitting Psychedelics into Modern Life - Choosing the Right Compound - Proper Set and Setting - The Advantages of Working with a Facilitator - Preparation and Integration - Psychedelics and Music - Challenging Trips - Spiritual Practice and Psychedelics

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Joining us on the show today is renowned psychedelic expert, facilitator, and author, Zach Leary! For this conversation we explore the when, where, how, and why of incorporating psychedelics into your journey of self-inquiry and healing. Having sat with hundreds of individuals in their own medicine journeys as well as partaking in hundreds of personal voyages through the psychedelic space, Zach’s unique perspective captures both the immense healing potential as well as the broader mystical implications in a way that nobody else does. His newest book, ‘Your Extraordinary Mind’ is now available wherever you order your books. You can also head on over to zachleary.net to tune into his podcast and sign up for his upcoming online psychedelic studies intensive which begins on December 10th. Show Topics- Zach’s History of Psychedelic Exploration- The Shamanstic Qualities of 60’s Hippie Movement- Psychedelics as Tools for Surrender- Fitting Psychedelics into Modern Life- Choosing the Right Compound- Proper Set and Setting- The Advantages of Working with a Facilitator - Preparation and Integration- Psychedelics and Music- Challenging Trips- Spiritual Practice and Psychedelics

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