Shane Mauss | Psychedelics, Consciousness & Wild Trips | Church of Ambrosia Podcast | EP 4

Shane Mauss and Dave Hodges dive into psychedelics, consciousness, and powerful personal stories, sharing firsthand experiences and insights that explore the depths of the human mind. About:  A in-depth interview features comedian Shane Mauss and Dave Hodges exploring the intersection of comedy, science, and consciousness through real-life experiences and thought-provoking conversation. Known for his science podcast Here We Are and projects like Tales From The Trip, Shane shares his journey from stand-up comedy to engaging with scientists, studying human behavior, and exploring altered states of perception. Together, they discuss topics like psychedelic storytelling, the evolution of public perception, creativity, mental health, and how humor can help translate complex, ineffable experiences into something relatable and meaningful. The conversation dives into everything from breakthrough moments and challenging experiences to the role of set, setting, and personal mindset in shaping perspective and growth. Whether you're interested in comedy, neuroscience, consciousness exploration, storytelling, or the changing cultural conversation around these topics, this interview offers a unique blend of insight, entertainment, and real-world perspective. Perfect for fans of long-form podcasts, curious thinkers, and anyone interested in how humor and science can collide to expand the way we understand ourselves and reality. SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Ambrosia!! / / @churchofambrosia Visit our Website! https://ambrosia.church/ Subscribe to our Newsletter for Special Updates: https://ambrosia.church/list/ More Shane Mauss View merch and tour dates at https://www.shanemauss.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shane_mauss/ Youtube/ https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneMauss314 More Dave Hodges IG: / / https://www.instagram.com/davehemp420/ IG: / / https://www.instagram.com/churchofambrosia/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/churchofambr... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Twitter/X: https://x.com/AmbrosiaChurch/status/1... TikTok: / / churchofambrosia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ir6TdW... Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Shane Mauss & Dave Hodges on comedy, science, and consciousness 02:15 Shane’s journey into comedy, psychedelics, and science podcasting 05:10 How psychedelic storytelling shaped his career and audience 09:20 The cultural shift around psychedelics over the past decade 13:45 Comedy, the “cosmic joke,” and translating deep experiences through humor 20:30 Extreme experiences, risk-taking, and lessons from high-dose journeys 27:00 A powerful mushroom experience and finding meaning through chaos 38:20 Set, setting, and creating safe environments for deep exploration #Psychedelics #Consciousness #ShaneMauss #PsychedelicPodcast #MindExpansion #AlteredStates #SpiritualAwakening #PsychedelicExperience #MentalHealth #SelfDiscovery #HumanConsciousness #ScienceAndSpirituality #PodcastInterview #LongFormConversation #Storytelling #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #Philosophy #Neuroscience #PsychedelicCulture @ShaneMauss314