
The Be Here Now Network invites you to join journalist Madison Margolin on the Set & Setting podcast. Set & Setting brings together thought leaders of today's "psychedelic renaissance" to look at the places where psychedelics, spirituality, and culture intersect.
With a focus on the legacy of Ram Dass, Madison and her guests explore ways that altered states inform the practice of mindfulness and ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Ayelet Polonsky explores the power of manifestation, how consciousness shapes reality, and what psychedelics and Kabbalah can teach us about becoming conscious co-creators of our lives.
This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Ayelet discuss:
• The ... more
Palestinian peace activist Sami Awad explores how all cultures and contexts can embrace Christ-consciousness and create a more peaceful, loving world.
Check out Sami’s book,The Sacred Awakening: Reclaiming Christ Consciousness
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With an anthropological perspective on psychedelics, Madison and Bia contrast healing as a cultural buzzword vs. an ongoing embodied process.
Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gi... more
Middle Eastern Medicine Musician Yehoo Shalem frames life as a psychedelic experience, tracing how sound, prayer, and mindfulness can create intimacy with the divine.
This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Yehoo explore:
• The meaning and dream sy... more
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I’m here by way of Ram Dass. I’m grateful to the Be Here Now network for hosting this show! Madison is an excellent interviewer who facilitates great discussions with thoughtful questions and astute insights. I‘ve saved several episodes of this podcast to reference, share, or listen to again later. I also love the connection to Ram Dass and his teachings in many of the conversations. Great job, Madison and guests!
‘A smart question is half and answer’ is really something that comes to mind when Listening to Madison’s eloquent and inquisitive questions
This type of podcast is so needed in the world. Especially for therapists, thinkers, and spiritual leaders to have additional conversations!
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This series focuses on the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and culture, featuring thought leaders who explore how altered states inform mindful practice and personal transformation. Episodes commonly center on ethical engagement with plant medicines, harm reduction, indigenous rights, and the social dynamics surrounding the psychedelic renaissance, often weaving in practical guidance for integrating insights into everyday life and professional work. Notable throughlines include critiques of commodification, emphasis on humility and reciprocity, and a commitment to community-centered dialogue that bridges science, spirituality, and lived experience. A standout pattern is the blend of scholarly perspectives with creative or artist... more
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Recent guests on Set and Setting include:
1. Ayelet Polonsky
2. Sami Awad
3. Beatriz Labate
4. Yehoo Shalem
5. Boaz Ronen
6. Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz
7. Rivky Gross
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