Enhanced Senses Podcast

What worlds do you have the power to move between?Vex has painted murals around the world. She's been a full-time artist for most of her adult life. And she'll tell you that her career was guided into existence by early experiences with psilocybin and LSD, taken after losing her father and asking the questions most of us eventually ask: what is the point of life? How do I make mine count?This conversation lives at the intersection of creativity, coaching, and psychedelics. We talk about whether consciousness or creativity comes first, how Vex uses metaphor to paint pictures with words instead of paint, what the flying girl she kept returning to as a motif actually represents, and why those who can move between worlds wield the most power. Not as dominance, but as empowerment.In this episode:- How early experiences with LSD and psilocybin after losing her father guided Vex toward becoming a full-time artist- Whether consciousness or creativity comes first and how they interconnect- Integration: what actually has to happen after a psychedelic experience for creativity to open- The left-hand drawing exercise: what the subconscious produces when you stop managing it- How Vex paints pictures with words in her coaching practice using image and metaphor as entry points into emotional blocks- The flying girl: metamorphosis, falling vs. flying, and why she's thinking about bringing her back-Carl Rogers on the personal and the universal and what it means to share the thing that feels most uniquely yours- Moving between worlds: what it means to be the 'weirdo artist' in a business meeting and the business person in an art space- Why the intersection of disciplines is where the juice isConnect with Vex:Instagram: @vextaWebsite: vexta.com.auCoaching and psychedelic integration: cosmic-vision.comConnect with ESP:Enhanced Senses Podcast explores what it feels like to be you through portals like extreme sports, psychedelics, creativity, and intimacy.Follow on Instagram: @enhanced_senses_podcastSubstack: Enhanced Senses SubstackPatreon: Enhanced Senses Patreon

What happens when the container isn't strong enough to hold you?Erin Witter is a certified and licensed natural medicine facilitator in Colorado's regulated psilocybin market, trained in psychedelic preparation and integration, and a practicing psychospiritual transformation coach. He was the very first guest on Enhanced Senses Podcast and in this episode, he turns the mic around and interviews me.This is a flip-flop conversation. A year after I interviewed Aaron, he interviewed me about something I've been processing ever since: a 22-day Grand Canyon river trip, what happened on a layover-day hike, and what integration has looked like in the year since.What You'll Hear:- My history with psychedelics in outdoor and river contexts: from floating Minnesota rivers at 16 to kayaking the Colorado- Why I describe psychedelics as performance-enhancing in a river context, and the nuance on that- What happened on a seven-mile hike on day 10 of the Grand Canyon trip: a trigger, an ask for space, a rupture- What I did to ground myself when the group left and I was alone on a rock shelf at the peak of the experience- The consent question that stayed with me: if someone breaks their foot on a river trip, no one says the group didn't consent to the accident, so what does consent mean when someone has an emotional rupture?- Why preparation and integration matter as much as the journey itselfConnect with Erin:- Enhanced Senses Ep. 1 — the original Erin Witter episode, where Danielle interviewed him- Website: coloradopsychedelichealing.com-Instagram: instagram.com/manifest_mind_coaching/Building your capacity to answer the question about what a container is able to hold is the process of integration.Enhanced Senses Podcast is about the felt sense of being a self. Extreme sports and psychedelics are the portals I've used to reach that felt sense most often in my life.

What does your process reveal about who you're becoming?Alyssa didn't think they were an artist. They couldn't draw what they saw the way other people could. But at 16, when they tried psychedelics, something shifted. Art and the medicine became inseparable. And they realized their non-traditional relationship with creativity, the way they actually work, was the thing that made them uniquely valuable.Now an art therapist and co-founder of the Psychedelic Art Therapy Network, Alyssa has spent the last 13+ years teaching people that your creative process, how you think, how you make, how you relate, isn't something to optimize or hide. It's the portal to understanding yourself. They bring trauma-informed, intersectional care to this work, believing that healing and creative expression have to be accessible to all of you, not just the parts that fit.Alyssa draws a distinction between process and product. When you stop asking "what should this look like?" and start asking "how does this feel?" that's when the aliveness shows up.A creative process is only as valuable as the relationship you're willing to build with it.Connect with Alyssa:Website: psychedelicarttherapy.comInstagram: @mycelialyssaPsychedelic Art Therapy Network: @psychedelicarttherapynetworkWebsite: psychedelicarttherapynetwork.orgBuilding your capacity to understand your own creative process—that is the practice of becoming.Enhanced Senses Podcast is about the felt sense of being a self. Art, psychedelics, and extreme sports are the portals I've used to reach that felt sense most often in my life.Connect with Enhanced Senses Podcast:Instagram: @enhanced_senses_podcastSubstack: @enhancedsensespodcastListen on Spotify

What if every unexpected turn in your life was actually leading somewhere?Jonathan Schecter has followed that thread his whole life. From making mixtapes as a kid, to pioneering an internet radio show documenting LA's underground rave scene, to walking away from a full-time DJ career at its peak because meditation made him uncomfortably aware that something wasn't right. Every portal led somewhere he couldn't have predicted. Every exit turned out to be an entrance.Now a breathwork facilitator, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and integration coach, Jonathan curates professional music for breathwork, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psilocybin sessions. He brings the DJ's skill of reading a room into the most intimate spaces of human transformation.Jonathan draws a distinction between portals and pathways, and it's not the one you might expect. This conversation will make you think differently about which one you're chasing and why.A portal is only as valuable as what you do with what it opens.Connect with Jonathan: Community: Pathways to Integration on Skool. Podcast: The Vital Point: Pathways to Integration. Music services for facilitators: breathwork, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psilocybin sessions.Building your capacity to answer this question — that is the process of integration.Enhanced Senses Podcast is about the felt sense of being a self. Extreme sports and psychedelics are the portals I've used to reach that felt sense most often in my life.

What did the experience open, and how are you living with it?Kyle Buller is the co-founder of Psychedelics Today, one of the world's leading psychedelic media and education companies, and co-creator of Vital Psychedelic Training, a 12-month program in psychedelic integrative studies. A licensed therapist specializing in psychedelic integration, spiritual emergence, and breathwork, Kyle brings a background in transpersonal psychology and somatic psychology to his work. He's also a snowboarder and mountain biker living in the Colorado mountains — and was my teacher through the Vital program.Flow Portal: Snowboarding / Mountain BikingCatalyst: Near-Death Snowboarding AccidentEnhanced Sense: Somatic Listening & Integration PracticeWhat You'll Hear:How a snowboarding accident at 16 opened a portal Kyle is still integratingThe difference between chasing transcendence and learning to be hereWhy extreme sports and psychedelic work are the same investigation through different doorwaysSomatic listening — what happens when you honor the body's signals versus override themHow risk, courage, and uncertainty show up identically in sport and in psychedelic experiencesGroup dynamics and container — why one person's bad feeling should cancel the whole tripFlow states as integration practice, not just peak experience

What does it feel like to be you?That's the question this podcast has always been asking. And on the one year birthday of Enhanced Senses Podcast, I'm finally answering it for myself.In this episode I share the origin story of ESP — not the practical one, but the real one. The moment under a fire dome in the desert in February 2023 where everything clicked. The threads I'd been carrying for years that suddenly connected. The framework that emerged from a year of conversations with people moving through their own thresholds and portals.I introduce the six dynamics of the ESP framework for the first time publicly — Universal Energy, Portals, Containers, Skills, Process, and Definition — and trace how they've been running underneath every episode of this show before I had words for them.This episode is about the architecture inside the container. About what it took to build something that could hold other people's stories. And about the question I'm going to keep asking, in every conversation, for as long as this show exists.Building your capacity to answer this question — that is the process of integration.Enhanced Senses Podcast is about the felt sense of being a self. Extreme sports and psychedelics are the portals I've used to reach that felt sense most often in my life.Website: Enhanced-senses.comInstagram: @enhanced_senses_podcast

Some things don't live in your mind — they live in your body, in land, in place. In this solo episode, Danielle reflects on twenty years of snowboarding, the conditions that made her who she is, and what it means to build toward becoming something rather than arriving at it all at once. She explores how mountains hold memory in ways the mind sometimes can't, why we don't have to collapse nuance into a single identity or a single sport, and what it means to hold the beauty and privilege of natural spaces alongside the surreal weight of what's happening in the world right now. This episode goes somewhere unexpected — and that felt important to share.

Becca Ploener is a high stakes performance coach for athletes, musicians, leaders, and performers ready to expand their impact with increased clarity, power, and presence under do-or-die pressure. What You'll Hear:Why anyone drawn to adventure sports, performance, or entrepreneurship is risk-driven, not risk-averse—and how shame around being "too risky" holds us backThe difference between tangible risk (financial, social/emotional, physical) and intangible risk, plus how to work with risk sensations in your body and brainBecca's three tools for high performance under pressure: dexterity (shifting between states), capacity (expanding what you can hold), and directive focus (aiming your energy)Why safety is a perception rather than an objective reality, and how "the only thing I know is that I don't know" creates securityHow to use pleasure, play, and presence to train nervous system flexibility through somatic and expressive movement practicesThe nine sources of flow (creative, love, health/digestive, time/energy, wealth, performance, inner voice/intuitive, purpose) and why resistance appears when flow stops movingBecca's Dangerous Program and why she doesn't create "safe spaces"—plus her work as a financial strategist for non-traditional peopleMentioned in This Episode:People & Resources:The Dangerous Program - Becca's 3-6 month program with weekly somatic play sessions, group coaching, and educational frameworks on becoming dangerous to self-sabotageDaily Dare Challenge - 30-day challenge practicing taking risks every day and noticing risk sensations; join at wildwomanbecca.com/daily-dareDare for Baddies to Perform Under Pressure - Free Facebook group with 220+ members sharing about risk-takingThe Wild Woman Podcast with Becca Ploener, listen to my episodeFree Embodiment Practices - Live sessions recorded February 10th, available in Facebook group for 30 daysBecca's Instagram - @wildwomanbeccaFree Financial Strategy Sessions - DM "FINANCIAL" to Becca on InstagramBecca's first Enhanced Senses episodeAbout Enhanced Senses Podcast:Enhanced Senses features guests who've transformed personal challenges into their calling to help others, using a three-part framework:Flow Portal - How they access flow statesCatalyst - What triggered their transformationEnhanced Sense - What ability they developed to help othersOur conversations sit at the intersection of extreme sports, consciousness exploration, and healing modalities—bridging communities of athletes, creatives, and wellness practitioners who are all seekers using different technologies to access transformational states.Subscribe & Follow:Website: enhanced-senses.comInstagram: @enhanced_senses_podcastSubstack: enhancedsenses.substack.comNew episodes of Enhanced Senses drop every two weeks. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss the next conversation.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Website | Patreon | Linktr | PodLink | LinkedInReflect & Share:What risk sensations come up in your body when you're about to do something that stretches you? Do you label yourself as risk-averse when you might actually be risk-driven?Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I'm not a medical or mental health professional. If you're thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes. Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.com.

Emily shares her 10-year journey of denying her calling as an artist—from standing in an art studio at 17 feeling the "garage doors slam down" telling her to get a "real job," to burning out after achieving six figures by age 23, to finally giving herself permission to lead with art instead of waiting for some future destination of success.What You'll Hear:-Why creating impact starts with showing up for yourself first-Following your inner compass instead of others' expectations-Using feeling as your guide for alignment and decision-making-Reframing failure as seeds of your next evolution-Detaching from old identities to embrace who you're becoming-How social media can expand consciousness (when used intentionally)-Recognizing "shoulds" as signs you're acting out of alignment-The practice of making small intuitive decisions to build self-trustMentioned in This Episode:People & Resources:-Empower with Em Podcast - Emily's podcast exploring personal development and creative entrepreneurship-@empowerwith_em on Instagram - Follow Emily's art journey Connect with Emily-Jane:-Instagram: @empowerwith_em-Podcast: Empower with EmAbout Enhanced Senses Podcast:Enhanced Senses features guests who've transformed personal challenges into their calling to help others, using a three-part framework:Flow Portal - How they access flow statesCatalyst - What triggered their transformationEnhanced Sense - What ability they developed to help othersOur conversations sit at the intersection of extreme sports, consciousness exploration, and healing modalities—bridging communities of athletes, creatives, and wellness practitioners who are all seekers using different technologies to access transformational states.Work With Danielle:If any guests or stories from Enhanced Senses resonate with you, reach out. I facilitate connections between guests, offer storytelling coaching, and collaborate on projects aligned with consciousness exploration, embodiment practices, and building authentic community.I view this podcast as network-building, not just interviews. If you feel called to connect, there's a reason for that.-Website: enhanced-senses.com-Instagram: @enhanced_senses_podcast-Substack: enhancedsenses.substack.comSubscribe & Follow:New episodes of Enhanced Senses drop every two weeks. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss the next conversation.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Website | Patreon | Linktr | PodLink | LinkedInReflect & Share:What "shoulds" are showing up in your life right now? Where might you be following someone else's compass instead of your own?Tag us on Instagram @enhanced_senses_podcast or leave a comment - we'd love to hear from you.Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I'm not a medical or mental health professional. If you're thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes. Check out and contribute to Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.com.

KK's passion for biology started when she was 6—she would go over to her neighbors' house to pick their flowers because they simply amazed her. Every time KK went to a greenhouse, she would take the freshly fallen flowers and bring them home with her.KK's interests continued into college when she learned that all medicine stems from plants and fungi. She started taking plant biology classes at Minnesota State University-Mankato and again fell in love with how plants work—most importantly how the physiology works. She learned how plants signal to other plants and fungi in order to share messages and nutrients. KK learned how connected the world is and how evolved plants are with their surroundings. KK created Flora Fungi Podcast to express her love for biology and hopes she can educate some of you on how special it all is.In this episode you will hear about…-How plants evolved to attract humans (and why we find flowers beautiful)-The transformative power of one great professor who nurtures your curiosity-KK's college realization that "all drugs are plants" and how it changed her path-The honest reality of podcast monetization—why education alone doesn't make money-What it means to be a "super connector" and how it's actually monetizable-Mycelial networks—both the literal kind between trees and the metaphorical kind between people-Finding flow states in unexpected places like the greenhouse-Why sometimes plants are just easier than people-The mushroom mapping project and navigating controversy around sharing foraging locations-Nerdy Jobs concept—a TV series exploring plant and fungi careers beyond horticultureWays to stay connected…You can stay up to date with KK on her Instagram, Linktr, and website ! Check out Flora Funga Podcast wherever you listen, and learn more about her Calm and Collected tincture at FloraFungaPodcast.com.Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes. Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.com.Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.

The day this episode launches is my birthday and the following week Enhanced Senses turns 9 months old! To celebrate, this is my first solo episode—the raw, unscripted story of what the systems, struggles, and mindset shift needed to build something that matters.What You'll Hear:-The 5-episode buffer system that saved my podcast-"Do it for the plot" as a decision-making framework-Why the next guests feel scary (and why that's good)-Feminine wisdom missing from tech and network building-Moving from scarcity to abundance mindset-Why I'm not peaking until I'm 80Mentioned in This Episode:People & Resources:Erin Witter - Episode 1 of Enhanced Senses about an endurance athlete who found breathwork & plant medicine to heal his addictionKyle Quincey - Episode 4 of Enhanced Senses about a professional hockey players journey after retirement and head injuryKK from Flora Funga Podcast - Where Danielle was interviewed in July 2024Psychedelics Today Vital Program - 12-month program Danielle completedAngie Lake - Storytelling event organizer in Hood River who Danielle works withAbout Enhanced Senses Podcast:Enhanced Senses features guests who've transformed personal challenges into their calling to help others, using a three-part framework:Flow Portal - How they access flow statesCatalyst - What triggered their transformationEnhanced Sense - What ability they developed to help othersOur conversations sit at the intersection of extreme sports, consciousness exploration, and healing modalities—bridging communities of athletes, creatives, and wellness practitioners who are all seekers using different technologies to access transformational states.About Enhanced Senses Podcast:If any guests or stories from Enhanced Senses resonate with you, reach out. I facilitate connections between guests, offer storytelling coaching for local events, and collaborate on projects aligned with consciousness exploration, embodiment practices, and building authentic community.I view this podcast as network-building, not just interviews. If you feel called to connect, there's a reason for that.Website: enhanced-senses.com Instagram: @enhanced_senses_podcastSubscribe & Follow:New episodes of Enhanced Senses drop every two weeks. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss the next conversation.Apple Podcasts | Spotify | WebsiteSpecial Note:This episode is dedicated to celebrating two milestones: my 33rd birthday and Enhanced Senses Podcast's 9-month anniversary. Thank you for being here for this journey.We're not peaking until we're 80. We're just getting started. 🎂🎙️

Ona Praderas is an embodiment wellness coach and community care specialist. She supports organizations, individuals, and groups by creating safe, inclusive spaces rooted in compassion. Ona empowers individuals and groups through presence-based practices that shift mental focus and foster self-awareness.In this episode you will hear about … -Why it’s important to help mothers rediscover their sensuality-Helping people find deeper connection, safety, and trust within themselves-Moving slowly with altered states, psychedelics, and rediscovering sensuality-Harm reduction and safety when working with psychedelics (and sensuality)-How shibari creates an embodied container for understanding your psyche-Importance of creation and play allowing us to feel aliveWays to stay connected …You can stay up to date with Ona on her Instagram and website!Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes. Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.com.Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.

“I think that we have this opportunity to become even more intimate with nature and to loosen some of the shackles that we've been given over thousands of years that have told us that we are separate and we are different from nature because I think that it's one of those things that creates this deep unending yearning of the human soul that is soothed by this awareness and understanding that we are part of nature.” - Katherine BirdToday’s guest Katherine Bird is a Shamanic and Energetic Medicine Practitioner, mentor, and trainer of healing, therapeutic, spiritual practitioners, and coaches. Katherine supports people to heal themselves and bring their magic to the world by integrating spiritual development and energetic mastery. She has extensive backgrounds in Eastern and Western Alchemy, Somatic, and Shamanic modalities. She teaches healing skill development, channeling and mediumship, Qi Gong, internal energy work, meditation, and more.Flow Portal (how do you access flow states?) – Energy HealerCatalyst (what started your journey?) – Mystical AwakeningEnhanced Sense (what is a unique ability you tap into?) – Animistic AwarenessIn this episode you will hear about...-How life is animistic and everything is alive-Building a relationship with the natural environment-Spirituality is creating a deeper relationship with how we are living-Importance of tapping into awe, wonder, and gratitude-You don’t have to go to extremes to find the connection you are looking for-It is radical healing to confront yourself and reconnect with the world Ways to stay connected…Follow Katherine Bird on Substack, Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and her Website. You can also purchase her book here!Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes.Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.

 "I think storytelling is how we carry our culture, right? And I think those myths and metaphors and stories are really powerful. What I'd say is that with the psychedelic medicine work is we have the opportunity to put a new narrative on our story."Flow Portal: Microdosing and TrailrunningCatalyst: Feminine intelligence and age of the sage awakeningEnhanced Sense: Space holder and psychedelic-assisted therapistA lively and inspiring conversation on the power of psychedelics to awaken women’s inner wisdom and how carefully crafted retreats are building a conscious collective of women. Heather Lee is one of the US’s first certified psychedelic assisted psychotherapist. Her work exclusively serves women over 50 and she says she feels like her retreats are creating a new rite of passage for women as they move into the age of the sage.In this episode you will hear about … -Tapping into your own healing intelligence and inner wisdom-Women in their 60's coming to this medicine are finding a new kind of power-The stories we tell ourselves about our lives are not fixed and we can put a new narrative on them-Plant medicine calls us back to find lost parts of ourselves-Microdosing and trail running become a moving meditation and form of playWay to stay connected …Follow Heather Lee on Instagram and visit her website for information on her work!Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes.Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimerMy guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

“ I think what's really important about psychedelic assisted therapy and coaching is being able to provide frameworks that are free from dogma or forced beliefs that give the person a lattice to rebuild themselves onto, otherwise psychedelics become extremely destabilizing and they can lead to reconstituting yourself in a very strange way.” - Henry MurrayHenry Murray has played many roles in his life so far. Father Husband, manager, employee, coach, entrepreneur, and veteran to name a few. He is currently a coach, and 5-MeO-DMT facilitator who helps high achieving men navigate major life transitions. After serving as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. Army, he began a journey of self-discovery that led him to explore non-dual consciousness, the fluidity of identity, and the healing potential of altered states. Henry now works with others to reconnect with their values, inner strength, and capacity for transformation.Our conversation focuses on Henry’s journey from soldier to 5-MeO- Facilitator and how Identity has impacted his growth and evolution!Listen to hear about …- How joining the military intertwined identity with a desire to be of service- The delicate balance of fully committing to a role - while holding loosely to the belief that you are nothing but that identity- Why high-achieving men struggle when identities shift - from athlete after championship to veteran after service to executive after career change- Learning how to accept and hold bigger and bigger things in our lives- Three medicine experiences reshaping understanding of self - MDMA revealing infinity of love, Ayahuasca calling back personal power, and 5-MEO dissolving separation- Exploring what non-duality means and why it’s a strange concept to explain- How psychedelics dissolve frameworks without providing new ones and why integration support prevents spiritual bypassing- Stepping into 5-MEO facilitation and navigating the sensitive intersection of legality, taboo, and helping others through profound transformationWays to stay connected …Follow Henry Murray on Instagram and visit his website for information on coaching services!Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes.Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

Enhanced Senses has 20 episodes!When things got chaotic kiteboarding - kite pulling one way, currents the other, wave in my face - Samantha was able to come back to her breath. In this interview she shares that's what a meditation practice gives you: the ability to slow things down when everything's moving fast.Samantha Charlton has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 20 years, and has been teaching these (and other) practices for the last 5 years. She is deeply immersed in yogic and other eastern philosophies and learning the Sanskrit language. Samantha is also an avid kiteboarder and has a resource management consulting company focused on climate adaptation, emergency management and food sovereignty. In this episode you will hear about … -Samantha’s journey balancing restorative/yin practices with physical/asana yoga practices-The ways society often values and promotes the more intense masculine side of performance-How learning Sanskrit can help connect to the roots of yoga and spiritual practices-Why meditation and mindfulness are important when learning dynamic sports like kiteboarding-Building a supportive container as a yoga instructor-Using sports as a playground to stay grounded with yourself, others, and natureGet Connected …Follow Samantha Charlton on Instagram and Facebook and visit her website for information on future yoga classes!Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram and Substack for additional stories between episodes.Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

“ It reminds us that we can do hard things, and when you can get through the most challenging thing you've ever done in your life up to that point, it's what else can you do that you may think is too hard for you or too scary if you could do that?Let's go. What's the next thing? So they can really map that empowerment that they receive on the trail into every area of their life.”In this episode of the Enhanced Senses Podcast, I interview Erika Boehme, a multi-passionate life coach specializing in intimacy coaching and transformational backpacking retreats. We discuss Erika's journey from being a shy, perfectionist individual to an empowered coach who helps people lean into taboo aspects of themselves. Erika shares her insights on the importance of connecting with the body, overcoming societal conditioning, and the therapeutic effects of nature and physical challenges. We also delve into themes of intimacy, the significance of pleasure, and the transformative power of nature. The conversation highlights Erika's work in fostering authenticity, self-expression, and deeper connections in her clients' lives.Listen to this Episode to Hear About ...-What happens when we operate from shame and blocking out undesirable parts of ourselves?-How important it can be to be the voice for those things that are deemed taboo in society-How we build courage by stepping into the scary things-When we start with a connection to the body we can meet our unmet needs -We can experience liberation and empowerment through physical challenges-Finding freedom to be ourselves in outdoors environments-When we have big experiences it can be important to pick one thing to take back and integrate-How Erika is a champion for the rebel visionary and how it's better to be a rebel for something than against something!Get Connected … Follow Erika Boehme and her podcast Fuck the Box Podcast on Instagram! You can find more information about therapeutic backpacking trips (and the rest of Erika’s work!) on her website.You can also listen to her interview me about my sexuality on her podcast!Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram.Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

Sami Bierman is a co-founder of Bloom River Journeys, a facilitator, river guide, artist, and creative currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health and Counseling. With a deep belief in the healing power of nature and community, Sami is passionate about weaving together therapeutic work, artistic expression, and outdoor adventure to foster meaningful connection and transformation. Whether she’s dancing, swimming, singing, or painting beside moving water, the river is where she feels most at home and most alive. In this interview, Sami Bierman discusses her experiences and the inspiration behind combining river trips with therapeutic practices. Originating as a river guide on Idaho's Salmon River, Sami discovered the transformative power of rivers and began integrating group therapy into river expeditions. Bloom River Journeys aims to provide intentional, therapeutic river trips, focusing on healing, connection, and play. The conversation emphasizes the profound impact of slowing down, being present, and the simple magic of connecting with nature and others on the river.In this episode you will hear about … -Magic of being on a river trip-Reflecting on different rivers and how each of them has something unique to offer-Connection to nature and to each other-Hear about Bloom River Journey’s first trip on the Green River in Utah-Nature co-creates a container for healing-Bringing a sense of creativity and enjoyment around creating art on a river trip-Taking the big step into trusting the process and flow of a river (and life)-Slowing down enough to notice all of the magic around usGet Connected …Follow Sami Bierman and Bloom River Journeys on Instagram! You can find more information about therapeutic river trips on the Bloom River Journey’s website.Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram.Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

“ It does not have to be only be a mountain guide and take people up mountains, only be a therapist, sit in an office and go through these structured exercises and that hour is over.” “[Ketamine]  it has allowed me to access that trans space where I am not stuck with social like expectations, right?” - Jay LouieIn this episode of the Enhanced Senses Podcast, Jay, a trans non-binary therapist of Chinese descent from Hong Kong and first-generation immigrant, discusses their unique approach to therapy. Jay, who practices in California and Nevada, specializes in treating trauma for queer, trans, and people of color using various therapeutic methods including psychedelic, ketamine, art, and climbing therapy. They share their personal journey of moving to California, discovering rock climbing, and integrating it into their therapeutic practice. Jay also highlights their advocacy work as a co-founder of Queer Crush Climbing, which aims to create safe spaces for the queer community. The conversation touches on:-How Jay works with people at the intersection of climbing and therapy-Transformative effects of ketamine therapy, its role in empowering the trans community-Importance of creating inclusive and supportive environments-Insights from Jay’s recent retreat that combined climbing and ketamine therapy-Healing power of movement, nature, and communityReflection Questions:-How does ketamine dissociate us from the identities, boxes, and societal expectations (that may no longer serve us) we have formed across our lives?-Why is it important to bring typically recreational activities, like climbing, into therapeutic containers?Get Connected …Follow Jay Louie on Instagram! If you’re interested in Climbing Therapy you can find more information - here. And other ways to work with Jay when the 3rd Culture Therapy website is live again.Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram.Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

Today's guest Ian McCall is a retired American mixed martial arts world champion, psychedelic research advocate, psilocybin advocate, performance coach and mentor. He is the founder of Athletes Journey Home helping athletes heal from traumatic brain injury.Our conversation dives into many topics around the special needs and healing opportunities for athletes!Listen to hear about …-Ian McCall’s journey and non-profit work with Athletes Journey Home.-The role of pressure in athletic performance.-Impact of TBIs in athletes.-Performative benefits of psychedelics.-Research on psychedelic treatments for TBIs.-How the athlete pursues becoming the best at their sport.-Finding stabilized flow for athletes to maintain a healthy relationship with flow.-How important specialized training is for using psychedelics while engaging in sports.Get connected …Follow Ian McCall and Athletes Journey Home on Instagram! And you can learn more about the work being done on TBIs at the Athletes Journey Home website, here.Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram.Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.com–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

“ And then we're completely connected versus I have my role, you have your role, let's see if we can work together. It's, we are an original conversation, and we're just playing in the moment together.” - Michael HaugThis episode is for anyone who wonders how flow takes form throughout our lives and how it is manifested in a physical activity, like dance.Michael began his dance journey in 2011, studying and teaching over 25 styles of partner dance, including Waltz, Tango, Salsa, and more. While he fell in love with the incredible connection and joy that partner dancing offers, he also realized that the traditional way of learning felt unnatural to many.This realization inspired his mission: to explore and share partner dance as a natural physical language—one rooted in feel-good movement, authentic expression, and personal flow.#LetsGetThisWorldDancingListen to Hear About ...-How Michael transformed his formal training in ballroom dance to teaching a flow style of dance in Mexico-Finding deeper connection and flow by dancing-Why it's important to be intentional with our physical movement-Exploring how dance can be a metaphor for all areas of life-Deepening connection with ourselves, others, and the world-Dancing gives us permission to be playful and rediscover our creativityGet Connected …Follow Michael and Flow Fluently on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube, and X! And you can visit the Flow Fluently website, here.Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram.Find other ways to work with me and support the podcast on our website: Enhanced-Senses.com–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

“I think what we're trying to achieve is freedom. That's actually what we're trying to achieve, and that's what that flow state feels like. Freedom.”Louis Dorian, founder of Psychedelist talks about his martial arts journey and the parallel pursuit of psychedelic experiences and their impact on that journey in relation to flow states and ego mitigation. In this episode you will hear about … -Importance of mentorship and set and setting for how to use psychedelics-Martial arts as a method for self defense-Mental, emotional, and spiritual skill development with psychedelics -A freedom of reaching your center and flow state-Narrowing your window of focus and attention to increase awareness and skill development-Ego mitigation in martial arts and psychedelics-Neural pathway and metaphysical sides of the ego and how they reinforce behaviorGet Connected …Follow Louis Dorian and Psychedelist on Instagram, Facebook, and X! And you can find the cybercity Psychedelist, here.Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses at ⁠instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast⁠.–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

“ If you have a little bit of outside the norm-ness to you, that's totally cool. Don't put it in a box, let it fly.”  - Annick ChalierThis episode is permission for anyone who has felt like they don’t fit into the mold they were given in life, to be goofy and let their weirdness exist in the world! Annick Chalier is a mountain and gravel bike skills coach and endurance coach working primarily with cyclists. After a career in the energy industry she made a hard pivot towards coaching areas that she developed from her own passion, since finding sobriety in 2012. This pivot came after several years of working her coaching services on the side of her primary work. Coaching has enabled her to be more herself than she's ever been, helping folks unlock skills and capabilities in themselves that they didn't realize they possessed.Annick gives the kids and adults she coaches permission to be themselves and develop gravel and mountain biking skills. Listen to this conversation with Annick to learn more about… -Finding your people with other athletes-How addictive behavior tendencies lead to going all in-Using biking to help people uncover new skills-Keeping a beginners mindset by giving yourself grace and staying curious-Stepping vs. leaping outside of your comfort zone-Getting permission to have fun and be playful!-Gravel and mountain bike coaching–Follow Annick Chalier on Instagram, Facebook, and Strava! And if you are interested in her bike coaching she has recently joined the Special Blend Endurance Coaching team! Annick works with Brave Endeavors for camps and clinics, Ladies AllRide in Bend, and coaching with Special Blend Endurance!She has previously coached with Campfire Endurance Coaching and will be helping with a really cool cycling event with Joyride this summer!Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses at ⁠instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast⁠.–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

Embracing expressive creativity, all parts of ourselves, and the natural world.Nathan Morgan is a Nashville-based visual storyteller who blends technical precision with deep emotional intelligence. With two decades of storytelling experience, he began as a photojournalist in California before chronicling Nashville’s commercial rise through as a local who moved back home.Today, as founder of Morgan Visual Productions, Nathan leads a team that helps brands simplify their why, amplify their story, and magnify their ROI. Their approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and creating safe spaces—because before you can tell a story, you have to find it.Everyone has a story. It’s hidden in the ashes. MVP is here to bring it back to life, from flicker to flame. Burning bright, bold and brilliant.From portraits to billion dollar developments and million dollar events, the size matters less than the potential for impact. MVP helps clients embody their brand with clarity and conviction.Because when you share your truth beautifully and you believe it, people don’t just see your brand—they feel it.In this episode you will hear about … -How important it is to embrace and give ourselves permission to play-Wanting all of ourselves to be accepted, including, the weird, goofy, and too-much parts-The difference between branded content and branded art-Connecting the concept of overexposure in photography, therapy, and psychedelics-Making a safe space in order to capture someone’s essence via photography-Revealing our deep truth about why we do what we do-Using psychedelics to dive deeper into who we are and why we do what we doGet Connected …Follow Nathan Morgan on LinkedIn and Instagram. And if you are interested in working with him visit Morgan Visual Productions! Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses at ⁠instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast⁠.–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

Martial arts is not only about self-defense it can also be about personal reflection and growth.Diego Pinzon Rubiano is originally from Colombia and now an active member of Australia’s psychedelic community, Diego brings both international perspective and practical experience to his work. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Canberra and a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University in California.Diego has contributed to Australia’s pioneering psilocybin trial for end-of-life depression and anxiety at St. Vincent’s Melbourne and has served in key roles within the nonprofit sector and the Psychae Institute. Recently, he worked as an instructor and coordinator for the Vital training program from Psychedelics Today and now works as an independent consultant for the Psychedelic Institute Australia.Diego practices martial arts, enjoys swimming, and maintains a regular meditation practice. His approach integrates Somatic and Transpersonal methods, reflecting his commitment to whole-person wellbeing.In our conversation, Diego explores his inner transformation and external pursuits around martial arts, microdosing, and psychology.Listen to hear about:-Masculine archetypes and shadows defined by Jungian analysts Dr. Robert Moore -How to use martial arts to get in touch with healthy expression of anger-Becoming more embodied with our emotions as an act of creativity-Striving to become better at an activity to help with self-reflection and growth-Using an activity to integrate personal growth and bring lessons back into day-to-day life-How spending a large portion of our lives sitting down can lead to losing touch with feeling our bodies-Using Jiu Jitsu for self-discovery is all about setting intentions-Diego’s development of a personal project to give back to others!Get Connected:Follow Diego Pinzon on LinkedIn and his new work with Innerknowing.me on Instagram⁠ for updates on his work and website coming soon at Innerknowing.me! Check out and contribute to⁠ ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. Have a story to share about inner transformations and external pursuits? ⁠⁠⁠Apply to be a guest⁠⁠ on the podcast! And follow Enhanced Senses at ⁠instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast⁠.Previous Guests + Other Podcasts:You can also hear Diego hosting an episode on Psychedelics Today’s Podcast, here.Previous guest Becca Ploener talking about feminine and masculine components of whitewater kayaking on her podcast:Part 1 - Balancing Feminine and Masculine in Whitewater: The IntroPart 2 - Healthy Masculinity in Whitewater KayakingPart 3 - Reclaiming your Fierce Feminine Power–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

An energetic and metaphysical conversation shared within a grounded and human experience lens. Neil Cannon is bestselling Author of The Vitality Code & The Vitality Secret, Mentor, Speaker, Coach. Since 2015, Neil has been facilitating health transformations by addressing the underlying cause of chronic illnesses: chronic inflammation. This way, his clients become free from illness, pain and medication. His approach addresses the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Energetic “Pillars of Vitality.” His readers, customers and clients have reversed a variety of symptoms including but not limited to: eczema, arthritis, type-2 diabetes, excess body fat and low testosterone (in men). Neil believes the body can heal anything when the environment in the body is conducive to healing.You can follow Neil’s work, sign up for his coaching, and find his books from the links provided below!Enhanced Senses is bridging external pursuits with internal processes of transformation and healing. Neil Cannon is a perfect bridge of connecting our physical realities with internal healing processes, both from an emotional and physical illness lense.Listen to this episode to learn about:-Neil’s journey healing eczema and coaching others with chronic inflammatory illnesses-How everything in life is perfectly orchestrated-Why overthinking and over processing information is an inflammatory response-How stress and inflammation create illness over time-The ways we are always co-creating our experiences-Psychedelics helping us identify how powerful we are at creating our life experiences-How shifting your mindset about a situation is a superpower and gives your power back-Learning an energetic frequency with plant medicine so we can tap into it more easily without medicineFollow Along and Learn More:Follow Neil Cannon at instagram.com/neilcannonvitality. Purchase his latest book: The Vitality Code. And access his coaching work on his website:vitalitysecret.com.Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠. ⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show! And follow Enhanced Senses at instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast.–Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thanks for listening!

Mental Performance Coaching helps athletes to reframe the stories they tell themselves about their performance and how they engage in their sports.From her personal journey as a ski and whitewater kayak athlete who found mental performance coaching helpful for her own mental challenges with extreme sports. Lynn has Identified that there is a deficit of mental performance coaching in the extreme sport space and is working to offer her experience back to other athletes. Lynn Barlow uses she/her pronouns. Lynn has spent the past 12 years working and playing outside as a raft guide and kayak instructor. She currently works as an instructor and guide at Big Sky Resort. Lynn is currently working towards a masters in applied sport psychology through Adams State University in Colorado.In this episode you will hear about … -Ways we can change our mindset and stories we tell ourselves about sport performance-Sports coaching differences between extreme sports and mainstream sport-About the history of mental performance coaching -The Cali Collective Workshop Lynn is hosting July 19-20th in Lotus, California-How to have a good time while doing something scary-When we get on the river we are agreeing to a contract of supporting the people we are with-Viewing mental performance coaching and athleticism as creative endeavorsGet Connected …-Contact Lynn for her coaching services at: mindfullsend.com-Join Cali Collective with summer for a Mental Skills for Whitewater Workshop: cwwcollective.com/whitewater-kayaking/mental-skills-for-whitewater-paddling-Follow Lynn on Instagram: instagram.com/whitewater_braid/-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!-Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram: instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcastDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

Adam Spillman’s cancer recovery bridges lessons from whitewater kayaking, mindfulness, and breathwork into giving back to the community through coaching.Five years ago, Adam embarked on a transformative journey when faced with a life-altering diagnosis, Stage 3c testicular cancer. In the depths of uncertainty, and given one week to live without treatment he discovered an extraordinary path to healing and resilience through the profound practices of breathwork and cold exposure.Immersing in these modalities, Adam experienced a profound shift in perspective, finding peace, and a newfound appreciation for the present moment. With every moment of discomfort embraced, he discovered the incredible power within himself to overcome adversity and thrive.Driven by a deep desire to share this life-changing wisdom with others, Adam embarked on a mission to empower individuals to unlock their full potential. Armed with certifications as a breathwork instructor and a relentless thirst for knowledge, he honed his expertise as a mental skills coach, specializing in breathwork, contrast therapy, and mindfulness practices.Now, Adam guides others on their own transformative journeys towards optimal health and well-being. Whether through dynamic group sessions or personalized one-on-one coaching, Adam is dedicated to helping you harness the power of your mindset and inner dialogue to achieve greatness.In this episode you will hear about … -Adam’s cancer diagnosis and recovery journey-Rediscovering love for kayaking and re-forming identity around sports-How breathwork and mindfulness can bring more presence and calm to life-How facing your own death and the death of others impacts being in the present moment-Mindfulness in whitewater kayaking helps our performance and ability to stay in the moment-The power of breathwork for mindset shifts and healingGet Connected …-Adam Spillman on Instagram: instagram.com/breathworkwithadam-Adam Spillman on Facebook: facebook.com/adam.spillman.5-Work with Adam: adamspillman.com-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!-Follow Enhanced Senses on Instagram: instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcastDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

Shake up the snow globe, find the others, and embrace the flow of psychedelic experience during this conversation with Portland Psychedelic Society Executive Director, Max Kelemen.Max’s professional foundation is rooted in the non-profit sector: trained in leadership, ethics, policy reform, and facilitation with a Master’s in Public Administration.  As a proponent of experiential learning through group dynamics and outdoor adventure, he has worked as a guide, facilitator, and administrator for organizations like: the Northwest Outward Bound School, SOS Outreach, and New Vision Wilderness. Through these roles, he has developed skills that weave together a unique offering of mind-body-spirit practices that empower individuals and groups to cultivate greater awareness, resilience, and compassion in their lives. In other roles in the non-profit sector, he has participated in the policy reform process with topics concerned with public education, poverty/hunger relief, and ending the war on drugs. Since moving to Portland in 2017, Max has become more outspoken and involved with the re-emerging psychedelic movement. He is an advocate for wider acceptance, support, and policy reform to provide safe guidance with these medicines within our communities. He has previously served on the board of directors, in the president role, and currently as the Executive Director for the Portland Psychedelic Society advocating for a safe, connected, creative, and a well-healed psychedelic community. We Explore Topics like …-How our minds get into “ruts” and the ways psychedelics can shake up our world views-Risk and safety of psychedelics within and outside of the medical model-Outdoor recreation can also be a tool for integration-Finding the community you can be your most authentic self is its own medicine-Psychedelics are a tool and not the end-all-be-all-Crossover between mental mindset for endurance and high performance sports and hard experiences on psychedelics-Rediscovering the awe and wonder of the childlike mindsetGet Connected …-Email Max Kelemen at: [email protected] more about Portland Psychedelic Society: portlandpsychedelic.org-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!-Follow Enhanced Senses Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast/Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

“I want to be a big bright bulb and shine out to other people.” Brandon Scheid is a professional kiteboarder and designer originally from Michigan, now based in Hood River, Oregon. With over a decade of experience pushing the limits in kiteboarding, Brandon built a career on the water—traveling the world, competing at the highest levels, and later transitioning into gear design. In November 2023, his life took a dramatic turn after a severe paragliding accident left him with a traumatic brain injury, as well as multiple fractures to his back, hips, face, and arms. Since then, Brandon has been on a powerful recovery journey—learning to walk, balance, and rebuild his sense of self. He’s now passionate about sharing his story, helping others navigate injury and identity, and exploring the intersection of sport, wellness, and healing.Brandon’s Story Explores Topics of:-How the life of a professional wind sport athlete is led by where and how the wind blows-A story of moving forward from an injury and the possibilities of continuing a beautiful life-The importance of community and support with any injury and in particular brain injuries-Gaining new perspective on life from traumatic events and adversity-Navigating impact of brain injury and how to give back and support others-Lessons from extreme sports and professional athleticism-Wind and air sports including kiteboarding, paragliding, and speed flying-Brandon’s personal healing journey from a traumatic brain inquiryGet Connected …-Brandon Scheid on Instagram: instagram.com/brandonscheid-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!-Follow Enhanced Senses Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast/Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for sharing!

How can you bring the simplicity and “dream life” feeling of a Grand Canyon river trip back into your everyday life? And what does “real life” truly mean?In this episode, Becca and I chat about portals of healing and transformation, discussing the impact of multi-day river trips, coaching programs, and how plant medicine journeys are just another version of these portals. We also explore achieving flow state and how it might relate to dissociation. Throughout our conversation, Becca’s approach to cultivating a lifestyle of play shines through!Wild Woman Becca is an L4 whitewater kayak instructor, outdoor mindset expert, Team Dagger paddler, and host of the Wild Woman Podcast. She has led numerous Grand Canyon trips, inspiring hundreds to embrace a more feminine approach to outdoor adventure sports. As the founder of Wild Woman Coaching, Becca guides women to feel safe, secure, and fulfilled in their adventures and lives through her signature Worn to Wild System.Have you ever faced an intimidating moment and felt your brain spiral into panic, leaving you feeling out of control? The Worn to Wild System transforms that fear into empowerment—an energy you can harness like a true goddess. With a clear mind, steady hands, and confident power, you’ll learn to navigate life's wild challenges with grace.Her motto is "live playfully, abundantly, and intentionally." Please welcome the remarkable Becca Ploener!In this episode, you will hear about:-The magic of river trips, nature, and community-Becca's journey overcoming injury and developing her signature Worn to Wild System-Balancing masculine and feminine aspects in whitewater and group dynamics-Exploring the concept of portals and containers for transformation-Insights on flow state, dissociation, and the importance of knowing what you don’t know-Integrating peak experiences into daily life-Embracing natural cycles and the value of slowness-The interplay between nature, technology, and human connectionGet Connected …-Check out Becca's coaching programs: wildwomanbecca.com/-Follow Becca on Instagram: instagram.com/wildwomanbecca/-Follow Becca Ploener on Facebook: facebook.com/rebecca.ploener/-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!-Follow Enhanced Senses Podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/enhanced_senses_podcast/Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

When you experience the “darkest of the dark” moments in life and are able to bring back insights from those depths to others.Kyle shares his journey from a NHL career to transitioning back to a life outside of hockey and finding ways to give healing opportunities back to his communities.Kyle Quincey is a 13-year NHL veteran who played for teams including the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche. Now a wellness advocate and speaker, Kyle draws from his personal journey — overcoming multiple concussions and navigating his son Axl’s cancer diagnosis — to inspire others through mental health support and alternative therapies. As Vice President of the Colorado Avalanche Alumni Association, Kyle is dedicated to growing the game and giving back to the community. He is also the co-founder of Do Good Ranch, a transformative retreat space promoting holistic well-being, healing and personal growth.In this episode you will hear about … -The challenges of playing professional hockey from age 15-Rediscovering identity and finding transformative healing-Reminding ourselves we are the best people to help in our own communities.-Seeing darkness as an opportunity.-Being in the right place at the right time to make an impact.-Healing Traumatic Brain Inquiry with Psychedelics.-Do Good Ranch is a space holder for you to take ownership and do your own work in a supportive community.Follow Kyle Quincey and Visit Do Good Ranch …-Kyle Quincey’s Website: kylequincey.com-Book a Retreat or Visit ‘Do Good Ranch’: dogoodranch.com-Learn more about ‘Do Good Ranch’: vimeo.com/1059775201/753ab56024-Kyle and Do Good Ranch on Instagram:instagram.com/kyle_quincey27 and instagram.com/campdogoodSupport Enhanced Senses Podcast …-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

"To grow our capacity to feel and still feel safe."Stephanie Mankarios is an interesting guest to the show as she brings a wealth of knowledge from her Somatic Trauma Practitioner background and specialization in the nervous system and secure attachment. She works with individuals and groups to help them guide their nervous systems back to safety.Weaving her specialized background into the realm of outdoor recreation can help us to better understand how we may show up in physically high stress environments, which is never totally separated from our inner emotional world. Listen to Stephanie Talk About … -Defining trauma and how someone might experience it in their life-How humans perceived safety and danger in their environments-The differences between nervous system responses of fight, flight, freeze, and shut down-Somatic processing and how the body remembers trauma events-Healthy embodiment and expression of anger-Importance of co-regulation in relationships and community-Attuning the nervous system to high stress environments like extreme sports or emergency situationsGet Connected …-Stephanie Mankarios on Instagram: instagram.com/stephaniemankarios/-Work with Stephanie: stephaniemankarios.net/-Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠-⁠Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the second episode of Enhanced Senses Podcast! I am so excited to share Brian Stanton’s story. Brian’s work building Psychetheatrics reflects his own healing journey with the transformative power of acting and theater. Brian Stanton was born, adopted and raised in Kansas City, Brian Stanton currently makes his living as a stage actor based in Los Angeles. He received his MFA in Acting at California Institute of the Arts. Beyond theatre, Stanton recently received a Certificate for Psychedelic-Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Integration from Psychedelics Today’s Vital Education Program. Theatrically, Stanton is most known for his award-winning, original solo play BLANK and his award-winning, original film @ghostkingdom (pronounced “at ghost kingdom”), two personal pieces exploring the complicated & emotional truths of his adoption experience. Witnessing the healing and transformative power of the theatre in this light as well as his personal vested interest in the psychedelic community, Stanton was inspired to bridge the worlds of theatre and psychedelic therapy with his business Psychetheatrics where he plans to offer holistic acting workshops as a creative means for personal development.In this episode you will hear about … The history of theater and acting bringing communities together.A story of self-discovery by embodying emotions through acting.How Brain’s adoption journey fueled his passion for theater.Ways theater can be used as a healing modality. How theater and psychedelics can impact relational healing.Get Connected …Brian on Instagram ⁠@psychetheatricsWatch Brian in his original film -@ghostkingdon on Vimeo!Join Brian and his co-facilitator Carrie, April 4-6th, at a Healing Retreat in Paonia, Colorado!Check out and contribute to ⁠Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon⁠⁠-Apply to be a guest⁠ on the show!Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the first episode of Enhanced Senses! I am so excited to share Erin Witter’s story. Erin’s story resembles the premise of Enhanced Senses perfectly. In this episode you will hear about his story of …-Competitive endurance bike racing and struggling with alcoholism.  -How breathwork and psychedelic ceremonies can help shift these addictive activities -What it looks like to embrace a well balanced life -Giving back with psychedelic coaching and promotion of community events in Colorado.Links to get into contact with Erin:-Manifest Mind & Body Coaching-Colorado Psychedelic Society -Instagram - @manifest_mind_coachingGet connected:-Check out and contribute to Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon-Apply to be a guest on the show!Disclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the trailer for Enhanced Senses Podcast!Enhanced Senses Podcast explores the connection between external creative pursuits—such as sports, art, and outdoor recreation—and the internal journey of emotional healing and transformation. Stay tuned for the first episode releasing on March 17th and then bi-weekly on Mondays!Check out and contribute to Enhanced Senses Podcast Patreon! Apply to be a guest and share your story!Find more information on our website - enhanced-senses.comDisclaimer:My guests share their own experiences and insights, that do not always reflect my own views, opinions, and personal experience. I’m not a medical or mental health professional. If you’re thinking about making any life changes or need support, please reach out to a trained healthcare or medical professional. Enhanced Senses Podcast is sharing educational information and is not endorsing, encouraging, or making suggestions for illegal activities including, but not limited to, the use of illicit substances.Thank you for listening!