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Ever wondered what we're doing on this planet? Why we're here in the first place? We all have. And I'm pretty sure humanity has been asking that question since pretty much we could ask questions at all. But absent the bible and a few religious texts, there aren't many useful guides on how to live a good, long life. So in this podcast, host Ronan Levy talks with people from all walks of life, all about the wisdom they've discovered about how to live a good and long life. Each episode takes us ...
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Stream of Consciousness

Armin Khayatian & Colin Ball

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Stream of Consciousness explores psychedelics as an emerging industry. We talk to entrepreneurs, policy makers, venture capitalists, scientists, and their patients to understand implications of developments in the space. By synthesizing insights from academic research, activist movements, and entrepreneurial ventures, we hope to help you develop a strategic perspective on this burgeoning industry.
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We aim to cultivate an environment and educate all walks of life on the importance of understanding trends, conversations, technologies and societal issues heading into the new world (post-2020) through the perspective of Generation Z. Website newworldstudios.ca Instagram @newworld_podcast Medium newworldpodcast.medium.com YouTube youtube.com/c/NewWorldPodcast Support Us Patreon patreon.com/newworldpodcast Looking to build a website - check out Carrd https://try.carrd.co/newworldpodcast
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In 1968 a young Canadian filmmaker named Paul Saltzman was seeking solace in transcendental meditation for a broken heart and was befriended by The Beatles in Rishikesh, India during their immersive study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. 2020 saw the release of his documentary, Meeting The Beatles In India - a film that brings together others who were t…
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Raghunath Cappo (@raghunathyogi) is the punk who became a monk. A teen in search of meaning, Ray Cappo fled his suburban Connecticut enclave for New York City—and found community among the misfits of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He fell in love with punk rock, so he started a band and a record label. By the late 1980’s, Youth of Today had thousands…
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Mike Brcic is an entrepreneur, adventurer, writer, and family man in Toronto with a penchant for world travel. After selling his company Sacred Rides in 2019 (the AirBNB of adventure mountain biking) He went into a deep existential search for meaning and a journey to find new practices that would raise his consciousness and self awareness. Today he…
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Dr. Jack Feldman @jacklfeldman is a neuroscientist, the David Geffen School Chair in Neuroscience, and a Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at The University of California Los Angeles. If you are a fan of Andrew Huberman and the “physiological sigh” you can thank Jack’s research for making that a thing. We’ve never really explored breathing in…
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Ben “Doc” Askins, PhD (Hon.) has an eclectic background with degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. I wanted to bring him back on the podcast after his last visit was an audience favorite so he could share his ideas on how to live a good, long life. Doc has nearly two decades of experience pr…
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Dr. Jordan Shallow aka The Muscle Doc (@the_muscle_doc) is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, powerlifter, and founder of Pre-Script and RX’D RADIO. Jordan works with teams, companies, and individuals on biomechanics, sports performances and injury risk management. In this episode we discuss the role of intuition and feeling in fitnes…
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Laura Gassner Otting is an executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author who inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping people think bigger and accept greater challenges. She is the author of three books, including Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like It Should… and What to Do About It, …
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Sanjay Singhal is an entrepreneur who filed for personal bankruptcy at 31 and later sold Audiobooks.com for $56 million in 2016. This venture capitalist, author, and restaurateur has really done it all. Today he focuses on philanthropy after creating the Nikean Foundation in 2019 to fund mental health research, focusing on novel psychedelic therapi…
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Chris Van Loan II is a video marketer, content strategist, and he also just so happens to be the producer of this show. In my life I have never met anyone so committed to the craft of podcasting or someone who believes so fervently in the power of podcasts to move a generation and raise consciousness. We talk in this episode about relaunching the s…
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Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, best-selling author and mental health advocate. Her company ZenFounder provides mental wellness resources for leaders as they navigate transition, loss, and conflict. She is the co-author along with her husband Rob Walling of a book called The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Keeping Your Sh…
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What is this feeling of “awe” and what role does it play in our lives? Dacher Keltner is the Founding Director of the Greater Good Science Center, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He is also the scientific advisor behind…
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This episode touches on something that honestly scares the living daylights out of me, and that is getting cancer at a ridiculously young age. So why would I start the first official new episode of this podcast about longevity talking about early onset cancer? When you hear Florence Shaffer’s story about the diagnosis giving her clarity and finding…
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After a brief hiatus, Ronan is back with a new focus for the podcast. While being non-ordinary is fun and insightful, there is more to life to explore. So say hello to A Good, Long Podcast: Lessons for a Good, Long Life. A podcast in which we speak with people from all walks of life about the wisdom they've received on how to live a good and long l…
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Jon Hopkins, a highly acclaimed musician and electronic music producer, joins Ronan from across the pond to discuss the inspiration and creative process for his new record “Music for Psychedelic Therapy,” his own journey with psychedelic medicine, posthumously collaborating with Ram Dass, and more! Jon’s works have been Grammy and Mercury Prize nom…
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As 2023 has been a year of profound changes, ups and downs and lots of confusion and uncertainty for me, I couldn't think of a better episode to send this year off with than this one with Ben "Doc" Askins. Give a listen and you'll understand why. Ben "Doc" Askins is a no-one. But he is also Banksy’s erudite elder brother, a Deadpool wannabe, and th…
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Danny Morel is a life coach and spiritual leader guiding millions throughout the world to awaken, heal and transform their lives. But don't tell him that. Because he doesn't like those labels, and I can understand why. There's something weird about calling yourself a spiritual leader. But sometimes doing this work, whatever you call it, is going to…
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I can't help but love it when some people f*ck with authority, especially when they are on the right side of history. Prof. David Nutt is one of those people. David is currently the Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit in the Division of Brain Sciences. He is also the Chair of DrugSci…
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This is a reposting of a recent episode of the podcast Making Sense with Sam Harris called "The Bright Line Between Good and Evil", reshared with Sam's consent and with a brief commentary from me at off the top. I am resharing this because it opened my eyes to things I hadn't considered, and I think it's important for these thoughts to be heard, co…
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What happens when you’re building one of the most innovative companies and coolest brands in the world and a baby drops into your life at the same time? Two experiences that you can do all you want to prepare for consciously but can never really be prepared for? That’s what Robbie Bent, Co-founder and CEO of Othership, is going through right now. R…
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If the conversation with Scott Galloway was the one with the frat boy turned banker turned entrepreneur going vulnerable, this one is the conversation with the thoughtful, grass-fed farmer-turned-physician. And it's equally as insightful. Drew Ramsey, MD is a board certified psychiatrist, author, and mental health advocate. His work focuses on clin…
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There are few men in this world that I'd identify as being a role model for me. But after this conversation, I may just have one. Scott Galloway is Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business and a serial entrepreneur. He was named one of the world’s best business professors by Poets & Quants. Scott has founded nine companies, includin…
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For decades, we had envisioned our future as a digital utopia in which technology would solve all of our problems and create a perfect world. Yet, with the pandemic, we got a taste of what this promised future would be like - and it was awful. So, are we doomed to live in a digital dystopia? David Sax is an award-winning writer and speaker whose jo…
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Robbie Bent, CEO and co-founder of breathwork and wellness center Othership, joins Ronan in this emotional episode of Field Tripping. The two discuss Robbie’s evolution from backyard breathing sessions to owning a brick and mortar studio and his personal evolution to becoming the best version of himself. Plus, they discuss how psychedelics are help…
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Every once in a while, life provides a sliding door moment. One of those pivotal moments in life for which there was a before and there is an after. This conversation with Alex Charfen is one of those moments for me, as it helped me find a level of self-acceptance that I've never found before. Here is a little bit about Alex... He was never meant t…
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In early 2019, Mira's life was entirely blown apart, when her partner Brian was diagnosed with an unbelievably aggressive cancer. He died seven weeks later, leaving her alone with their almost three-year-old daughter. The experience forced Mira to explore the grieving process and she has turned that exploration into New Moon Mira, a grief coaching …
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Derek Beres is a multi-faceted author and media expert based in Portland, Oregon. He has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He is the co-host of the Conspirituality podcast and co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Hea…
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Susan Stephens is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and an Intuitive Counsellor, and the founder of Liberated Living in Hamilton, Ontario where she specializes in helping people to overcome addictions, trauma, negative recurrent patterns, depression and anxiety. Over the years, Susan has helped thousands of men and women to transform emotional pai…
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Father's Day is a great day to celebrate and honour all of the fathers out there. But it's also a good day to reflect on what it is to be a father and a man in our society. As much as "it's a man's world," men suffer the effects of chauvinism too and if we want to break the cycle of it, it starts (in part) with dads. Happy Father's Day everyone!…
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Jere Simpson is an entrepreneur with a beautiful rags-to-riches story. He's known for his prophetic vision in tech, having built landmark companies in SaaS, mobile and cybersecurity and worked with the CIA, FBI, NSA and Pentagon. He's been recognized by Forbes Magazine as "one of the top minds in tech" and by Entrepreneur as "one of the best entrep…
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Do you remember the first time you truly felt alive? While we wait for some of the first interview episodes to be finalized I thought I'd start by sharing some short reflection pieces and the first one I'm sharing is on this very question. The first time you feel truly, emphatically alive is usually a moment in your adolescence, sometimes called Th…
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Anyone who has undertaken any kind of construction project knows that surprises always await. This is true whether you're renovating a house or renovating a podcast. And that happened to this podcast following my attendance at The Intelligent Change Summit hosted by Alex and Mimi Ikonn in April, which led me to conclude that I wanted to take this p…
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To celebrate the release of Michael Pollan's new series 'How to Change Your Mind' on Netflix we wanted to rewind and revisit our episode with one of the most important voices in the psychedelic space. The episode first aired 6 months ago, and it touches on themes from his newest book, like our complicated relationship with caffeine, and how mindful…
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On this episode of Field Tripping, Ronan is joined by Dr. Carl Hart - neuroscientist, researcher, and best-selling author of "Drug Use for Grown Ups." The two discuss opioid death examinations, psychedelic media coverage and how the definition of a psychedelic is changing. Plus, we chat about drug policy & reform in America – and how Dr. Hart is si…
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Tucker Max, New York Times bestselling author known for the 'fratire' genre, takes on a more emotional side in this episode of Field Tripping. He and Ronan discuss childhood wounds, Tucker’s psychoanalysis journey, why he is grateful for failure, and how he sees the role of narcissism. Plus, they dive into his healing work with psychedelics and how…
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Is there a way to discover and understand our true inner selves? Dr. Dick Schwartz is a systemic family therapist and an academic. He is known for developing the therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems. This approach to therapy recognizes all the multi-dimensional aspects of who we are and, most importantly, gives voice to them. Today, …
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In a world of egos and icons that is much of the music industry, it's admirable to find some influential artists openly discussing mental health. Mike Posner is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, and record producer, famous for his breakout record 'Cooler Than Me' and his hit track 'I Took A Pill In Ibiza.' Mike isn't shy about speaking o…
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Is the NFL world ready for psychedelic therapy? Kenny Stills is an NFL athlete, activist, and philanthropist. When not playing wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, Kenny manages the Kenny Stills Foundation; an initiative focused on improving the quality of life of underserved communities through education and enriching experiences. Kenny is al…
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In a world plagued with environmental catastrophes, pandemics, societal collapse, and economic downturns, it's easy to see why so many people fall prey to despair and nihilism. But is it too late to change the course and reclaim our future? Jamie Wheal is the author of the global bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated book 'Stealing Fire: How Sili…
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Welcome to the 5th installment of our Gen Z Spotlight series! Our guest today is Ms Naila Moloo a 15-year-old innovator in the field of sustainable energy focusing primarily on nanotechnology and solar cells, in addition to being a best-selling author. You can connect with her on LinkedIn and read her articles on Medium. As always the links to our …
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This week we interviewed Mr. Jeremi Suri, an avid historian and professor of Global Leadership, History and Public Policy at UT Austin. We had an amazing conversation focused on the importance of studying history, the US and China, and the role of government in the future. As always the links to our website, social media and Patreon are in the desc…
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In this episode we will be taking a look at mental health particularly through the lens of the current pandemic, and awareness; highlighting actions you can take to help yourself or others. Unfortunately, the current pandemic has seen mental health cases rise as people are forced to isolate and so, we felt it was important to record this episode to…
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In this episode we will be taking a look at social media and toxicity particularly within online communities. This is the second installment in the series on the importance of media and in extension social media along with its effect on society as we transition to a more globalized world. As always the links to our website, social media and Patreon…
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This is the fourth episode in our feature series, Gen Z Spotlight. Our guest today is Mr. Ziyaan Virji, a young thought leader who has defied convention by leading an organization called For The Menstruator designed to empower, educate and build the infrastructure to circulate menstrual products to menstruators in the developing world.You can conne…
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