Into The Multiverse Podcast

Recorded on a boat to Antarctica, renowned author Norman Ohler joins us for a conversation that challenges how we understand history, consciousness, and the hidden forces shaping human evolution.Known for his deep archival research and provocative storytelling, Ohler explores the often-overlooked role of psychoactive substances in shaping major historical events, from the inner workings of the Nazi regime to the broader evolution of human awareness. He also offers a first look into his upcoming work, Stoned Sapiens, where he proposes a new lens on how molecules may have influenced the development of the human brain and our survival as a species.Together, Norman and Alli explore:- Rewriting History: Insights from Blitzed and what widespread drug use reveals about power, control, and decision-making at the highest levels.- The Origins of Consciousness: A new perspective on how psychoactive compounds may have contributed to the development of the human mind.- Drugs & Empire: The overlooked role of substances in shaping global systems, including the opium trade and colonial expansion.- Literature as Disruption: Why storytelling can shift perception and act as a powerful political force.- Healing & Psychedelics: A personal look at Ohler’s exploration of LSD and its potential in treating neurodegenerative conditions, and how it reshaped his own understanding of medicine and care.This episode invites you to question what you think you know about history, and consider how chemistry, culture, and consciousness may be more deeply intertwined than we realize.--TIMESTAMPS:0:40 Podcast Introduction1:10 Welcoming Norman Ohler1:39 Writing as a Political Act of Transformation6:25 Evolution Through "Stoned Sapiens"7:50 Uncovering the Archives: Substance Use in Nazi Germany15:10 Consciousness Modes: Connection vs. Survival18:32 The Alchemy and Energy of Chemical Compounds19:47 Historical Perspectives through the Lens of Consciousness24:27 Colonialism, Queen Victoria, and the Global Drug Trade30:03 Family Healing and Redefining Psychedelic Medicine33:40 Complexity and Tolerance: Personal Reflections34:50 Publishing the Planetary Narrative35:40 The Ultimate Lesson: Learning to Open the Heart--Norman Ohler: https://www.instagram.com/normanohlerRead Norman’s Work on Substack: https://stonedsapiens.substack.com/--Step into the Multiverse with us...Shop Supermush: https://supermush.com/ our in house brand of the most effective and delicious functional mushroom supplements.Use Code: ITM15 for 15% offInto the Multiverse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothemultiverse/

Recorded while cruising through the icy, surreal landscape of Antarctica, Psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Yehuda, a pioneering researcher of intergenerational trauma and Director of The Parsons Research Center for Psychedelic Healing at Mount Sinai, joins Alli Schaper, Founder of SuperMush, for a deep dive into the invisible threads connecting us to our past.Rachel shares the unexpected beginnings of her groundbreaking research with Holocaust survivors and their children, revealing how trauma can echo across generations, not just in our stories but in our biology. She reminds us that the history we carry shapes us, but it doesn’t have to define us.Together, Rachel and Alli dive into:The Science of Survival: How epigenetics helps explain why trauma “sticks,” and how inherited stress responses may be adaptive signals from the past.Psychedelics & Memory: Why altered states can help us safely revisit “filed away” memories and reshape them into stories of resilience.Grief & Transformation: Alli shares a personal story about her mother’s psilocybin journey, opening a heartfelt conversation about metabolizing grief and rethinking our relationship with death.A New Mental Health Paradigm: Rachel’s vision for moving beyond symptom management toward deeper healing through altered states, insight, and human connection.And so mush more!--TIMESTAMPS:0:54 Podcast Intro1:23 Introducing Dr. Rachel Yehuda and Her Research3:05 Rachel’s Research Origins: Studying Trauma in Holocaust Survivors and Their Children8:11 Intergenerational Transmission: Applying Science to Ancient Wisdom14:40 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing Intergenerational Trauma17:20 "Finding" Memories: How Psychedelics Aid in Processing the Past21:20 Alli’s Personal Story: Using Psilocybin to Process the Concept of Death23:40 Metabolizing Loss: How Psychedelic Therapy Helps Navigate Grief29:25 Deep Dive into Biological Markers and Future Research Methods33:15 Shifting the Mental Health Paradigm: A Vision for Psychedelics and Humanity40:05 Beyond Suppression: The Future of Mental Health Care and Healing43:52 Embracing Nonlinear Healing and the Value of the "Altered State"46:20 Lessons from Psychedelics: Connection and the Power of Hope--Dr. Rachel Yehuda: https://www.instagram.com/rachelyehudaphd/ --Step into the Multiverse with us...Shop SuperMush: https://supermush.com/ our in house brand of the most effective and delicious functional mushroom supplements.Use Code: ITM15 for 15% offInto the Multiverse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothemultiverse/SuperMush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermush/

Recorded on a rocky boat trip through Antarctica, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Canadian wellness advocate, author, and former unofficial First Lady of Canada, joins Alli Schaper (co-founder of SuperMush and host of the Into the Multiverse podcast) for an intimate conversation exploring human connection, safety, belonging, and living authentically.Sophie opens up about her journey writing Closer Together, Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other, including her struggles with eating disorders and insights from her time as Canada’s unofficial first lady. The conversation also explores how tears, playfulness, and humor serve as tools for healing, how depression and blame can be manipulated to divide people, and how tools like somatic practices, psychedelics, and yoga can restore empathy, joy, and creative flow.Sophie also shares upcoming projects, including free yoga and meditation offerings and a virtual workshop with Dr. Gabor Maté.—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:14 Meet Sophie Grégoire Trudeau3:36 The Purpose of Sophie’s book, Closer Together6:52 Reflections on Authenticity, Aging & Her Younger Self15:34 Qualities of Safe People and Cultivating Safe Relationships22:00 Balancing Power & Softness and Embracing Polarity Within Yourself30:10 Exploring Healing with Alternative Therapeutics and Psychedelic Medicines38:47 Understanding Depression, Blame, & Paranoia (The Pattern Dividing Humans)41:20 What Sophie Values in Close Friendships43:03 Cultivating Psychological Safety48:20 Surprising Insights from Her Book59:00 Upcoming Projects & Future Work—Sophie Grégoire Trudeau: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegregoiretrudeau/—Step into the Multiverse with us...Shop SuperMush: https://supermush.com/ our in house brand of the most effective and delicious functional mushroom supplements.Use Code: ITM15 for 15% offInto the Multiverse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothemultiverse/SuperMush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermush/

On this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast With Paul F. Austin . I share my journey from corporate America to becoming a leader in the functional and psychedelic mushroom space. We discuss the importance of microdosing, the challenges of psychedelic policy reform, and the mission of the Microdosing Collective. I emphasizes the potential of microdosing to enhance mental health, increase empathy, and create positive societal change. The conversation covers personal experiences, the need for consumer protection in the underground market, and the vision for making microdosing legally accessible. === TIMESTAMPS: 4:15 Mushrooms and death 19:02 Alli's journey from corporate America to psychedelic advocacy 27:05 SuperMush and Into the Multiverse 30:36 Microdosing Collective 37:41 Challenges and experiences in psychedelic policy reform 47:42 Vision for legal microdosing access and its potential societal impact 56:57 The power of personal stories in advancing psychedelic policy 57:58 How to get involved and support the Microdosing Collective === Step into the Multiverse with us... Shop Supermush: https://supermush.com/ our in house brand of the most effective and delicious functional mushroom supplements. Use Code: ITM15 for 15% off Into the Multiverse Instagram:   / intothemultiverse   Super Mush Instagram:   / supermush  

DESCRIPTION In this episode, we take a deep dive with Allie Michelle, who is a poet, author, podcast host and speaker and we talk about all things love, death, poetry, AI and even a glimpse into her new book.  She shares an amazing story of here first experience with psychedelics and how it helped her tap into her intuition. We talk about her views on death and how it’s made her more grateful for life. The major impacts of AI on her and her industry as a writer/Poet. This episode is pack with so many gems. Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy the episode. === TIMESTAMPS: 1:30 - Intro 11:00 - Hit of inspiration process 12:30- How did you untrap yourself 14:40 - Powerful quote 17:00 - Psychedelics and your process 20:00 - We love death 26:30 - Let’s stop time 31:30 - Psychedelics and your emotions 36:30 - It takes courage 40:30 - What’s your emotional process for challenges  42:30 - What’s lighting you up right now  44:30 - AI and writing  47:00 - Easy a podcast 50:30 - Outro === GUEST BIO: Allie Michelle is a poet, writer, and co-founder of NFT school for mental health and wellness, We Are Warriors. She is a certified meditation, breathwork, and yoga teacher, which has heavily influenced her work. She has preformed spoken word poetry across the globe, continuing to share her work and inspire people to live vulnerably, love deeply, and create often. IG- https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel/?hl=en Easy A Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/0ZGMajufmT6ppp4LbKaaiV?si=7f1203bd24404b5c&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree Legends of Lemuria - https://shopcatalog.com/products/legends-of-lemuria === Step into the Multiverse with us... Shop Supermush: https://supermush.com/ our in house brand of the most effective and delicious functional mushroom supplements.  Use Code: ITM15 for 15% off  Into the Multiverse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothemultiverse/ Super Mush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermush/