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The Psychedelic Podcast

The Psychedelic Podcast

By: Third Wave
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The Psychedelic Podcast connects you to the leaders and pioneers of the psychedelic renaissance. From deep healing to creativity, leadership to spirituality, business, health, human performance, relationships, sexuality, and even culture itself—every aspect of our world is being transformed by psychedelic medicines. Get an inspired, informed, balanced look into how these powerful medicines are already being safely and responsibly used to catalyze both personal and collective transformation. Whether you're just curious or a seasoned psychonaut, or somewhere in between, you'll get insightful, practical, cutting-edge conversations from the forefront of the psychedelic movement. Join us as we explore how psychedelics can be integrated into culture for the evolution of humanity.© 2025 3W Wellness Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Be the Work: From Human Doing to Human Being - Stefanie Kleine, Ph.D.

    Be the Work: From Human Doing to Human Being - Stefanie Kleine, Ph.D.
    Jun 22 2026
    In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin sits down with Dr. Stefanie Kleine, psychospiritual coach, author of BE THE WORK, and co-founder of The Sacred House of Eden, to explore the hidden wound that often drives achievement and why lasting transformation happens on the level of being rather than doing. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-361/?ref=278 Drawing on more than two decades of experience coaching executives, founders, athletes, physicians, and other high performers, Stefanie shares how her first psychedelic experience revealed the pattern beneath a lifetime of accomplishment and opened a path toward deeper self-acceptance. She explains her framework of grasping versus generative desire, the Be-Do-Have inversion, and why many personal growth and wellness practices can unintentionally reinforce the same striving they aim to heal. The conversation also explores psychedelic integration, Internal Family Systems-informed coaching, conscious leadership, nervous system regulation, AI and human connection, and what it means to move from proving your worth to inhabiting it. Throughout, Stefanie offers a grounded perspective on why ceremony is only the beginning and how true transformation unfolds through the choices we make afterward. Dr. Stefanie Kleine is a psychospiritual coach, guide, and author who has spent more than 23 years coaching executives, founders, attorneys, physicians, athletes, and other high performers. She holds a master's degree and PhD in psychology and is the co-founder of The Sacred House of Eden, one of the leading psychedelic retreat centers in the United States. Since 2018, she has guided more than 1,600 ceremonies and integration processes. Her work centers on what she calls the Be-Do-Have Inversion: the shift from human doing to human being. She is the author of BE THE WORK: The Shift from Human Doing to Human Being and has been featured in Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Highlights: The wound beneath high achievementStefanie's first psychedelic awakeningGrasping versus generative desireWhy transformation happens on the being levelThe Be-Do-Have inversionPsychedelic integration beyond ceremonyInternal Family Systems and coachingConscious leadership after psychedelic workAI, humanity, and authentic connectionMoving from striving to wholeness Episode Links: Dr. Stefanie's websiteThe Sacred House of Eden"BE THE WORK" bookFree Guided Meditation by Dr. Stefanie Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization. Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.
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    55 mins
  • Psilocybin Mushrooms: Strains, Potency, and Experience - Paul F. Austin

    Psilocybin Mushrooms: Strains, Potency, and Experience - Paul F. Austin
    Jun 15 2026

    In this solo episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin explores one of the most common questions in the psychedelic space: which psilocybin mushroom strain is actually best?

    Find full show notes and links here:
    https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-360/?ref=278

    Moving beyond the search for the "strongest" mushroom, Paul breaks down the factors that truly shape a meaningful experience, including strain selection, potency, preparation methods, storage practices, individual sensitivity, and the critical role of context.

    Drawing on years of experience through Third Wave and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, Paul compares popular strains such as Golden Teacher, Penis Envy, Ghost, Enigma, and Psilocybe natalensis. He also explains why preparation methods like lemon tekking matter, how to think about microdosing versus macrodosing, and why integration remains one of the most important variables in long-term outcomes.

    Paul F. Austin is an entrepreneur, educator, and pioneer in the psychedelic field. He is the founder of Third Wave, a leading platform dedicated to psychedelic education, and the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, which trains coaches and practitioners to responsibly support psychedelic experiences and integration. As the host of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul has interviewed hundreds of leading researchers, clinicians, indigenous wisdom keepers, entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators at the forefront of the psychedelic renaissance.

    Highlights:

    • Why stronger isn't always better
    • The myth of the strongest strain
    • Golden Teacher vs. Penis Envy
    • Understanding Ghost and Enigma
    • Psilocybe natalensis explained
    • How lemon tek changes the journey
    • Why storage affects potency
    • Microdosing vs. macrodosing
    • Context shapes psychedelic outcomes
    • Integration beyond the peak experience

    Episode Links:

    • Paul on Instagram
    • The Psychedelic Podcast
    • The Psychedelic Coaching Institute

    Episode Sponsors:

    • The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.
    • The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute.
    • Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

    Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

    Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.
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    31 mins
  • Choosing the Right Microdose: Psilocybin, LSD, Huachuma & More - Paul F. Austin

    Choosing the Right Microdose: Psilocybin, LSD, Huachuma & More - Paul F. Austin
    Jun 8 2026

    In this special solo episode, adapted from a recent live training, Paul F. Austin explores one of the most important and often overlooked realities of microdosing: different substances create different outcomes.

    Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-359/?ref=278

    Drawing on more than a decade of experience in psychedelic education and coaching, Paul compares psilocybin, LSD, huachuma (San Pedro), ketamine, and iboga through the lens of client goals, nervous system regulation, emotional processing, cognitive performance, and contraindications.

    Paul explains why generic microdosing protocols often fall short, how practitioners can better match substances to individual needs, and why context, preparation, and integration matter far more than any single medicine. He also shares why huachuma has become the foundation of the Psychedelic Coaching Institute's microdosing methodology and offers guidance for practitioners looking to support clients with greater precision and care.

    Highlights:

    • Why generic microdosing protocols can fall short
    • How psilocybin supports emotional processing and inner work
    • LSD's role in focus, creativity, and physiological performance
    • Why huachuma may be especially useful for nervous system regulation
    • Ketamine's role in SSRI tapering and clinical support
    • Iboga's potential for neurodegenerative conditions and brain injury
    • How to match substances to a client's goals and baseline state
    • Why contraindications and clinical-grade intake matter
    • How microdosing can support post-journey integration
    • Why "more medicine" is not always the answer

    Episode Links:

    • Paul on Instagram
    • The Psychedelic Podcast
    • The Psychedelic Coaching Institute

    Episode Sponsors:

    • The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.
    • The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute.
    • Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout

    Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. We do not promote or encourage the illegal use of any controlled substances. Nothing said here is medical or legal advice. Always consult a qualified medical or mental health professional before making decisions related to your health. The views expressed herein belong to the speaker alone, and do not reflect the views of any other person, company, or organization.

    Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes.
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    46 mins
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