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The Universe Within Podcast

Jason Grechanik
Plant Medicine
Ayahuasca
Consciousness
Holistic Health
Spirituality
Tobacco
Medicinal Mushrooms
Meditation
New Universal Dream
Humanity Team
Indigenous Cultures
Self-Improvement
Whole Brain Functioning
Mental Health
Gut Microbiome
Reciprocity
MDMA Therapy
Trauma
Nature
Taoism

A podcast delving into plants, plant medicine, consciousness, holistic health, philosophy, psychology, science and myriad related topics. Hosted by Jason Grechanik.

This podcast was created to give voice to the doctors, shamans, guides, facilitators, visionaries, anthropologists, linguists, scientists and wisdom-keepers working on the ground day in and day out within their respective fields.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes177Founded5 years ago
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Hey everybody! Episode 177 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Snow Raven (Suor). Snow Raven comes from a group of people in Siberia called Sakha. Snow Raven has a really beautiful presence and I was really happy to sit down and speak a... more

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Hey everybody! Episode 176 of the show is out. This episode is a podcast I was interviewed on called The Mushroom’s Apprentice hosted by Shonagh Home. I was on Shonagh’s podcast previously and really enjoyed it and was happy to return. Shonagh has a ... more

Hey everybody! Episode 175 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Josie Castañeda. Josie and I share a mutual friend, Ian Darrah, so I was really happy to find that out and to sit down and speak with her. Josie has a really interesting lif... more

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Hey everybody! Episode 174 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Andrew Michaels. I got to know Andrew when he came and worked with us. He’s an interesting guy with an interesting story. He is a lawyer by trade and recently released and w... more

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Recent Guests

Josie Castañeda
Author and modern day curandera
Episode: Ep. 175 - Josie Castañeda - Latine Herbalism: Curanderismo, Healing Plants & Folk Traditions
Rael Inshan
Specialist in Amanita muscaria and spiritual guide
Episode: Ep. 173 - Rael Inshan - The Sacred Mushroom: Amanita Muscaria
Dr. Michael Amster
Medical doctor and co-author of The Power of Awe
Episode: Ep. 171 - Dr. Stephen Hussey MS, DC - The Physical and Spiritual Role of the Heart
Tricia Eastman
Advocate for indigenous stewardship, expert in psychedelics and plant medicines.
Episode: Ep. 170 - Tricia Eastman - Ancestral Wisdom, Initiation, & Iboga
Adrian Freedman
Musician and practitioner of plant medicine, who explores the connections between music, spirituality, and healing.
Episode: Ep. 169 - Adrian Freedman - Music, Plant Medicines, Buddhism, & Shakuhachi
Ian McCall
Former world champion mixed martial artist and advocate for psychedelics
Episode: Ep. 168 - Ian McCall - Psychedelics, MMA, & Athlete's Journey Home
Sam Believ
Founder of La Huayra, an ayahuasca retreat center in Colombia.
La Huayra
Episode: Ep. 166 - Sam Believ - Ayahuasca, Yagé, & Colombian Traditions
Alisa Reimer
Cross-cultural educator focusing on shamanism, sound, and ancestral wisdom
Episode: Ep. 165 - Alisa Reimer - Shamanism, Sound, & the Invisible Worlds
Marc-John Brown
Translator, student of indigenous traditions, and advocate for earth-based practices
Native Wisdom Hub
Episode: Ep. 163 - Marc-John Brown - Earth Based Traditions & Re-Indigenization of the Modern World

Host

Jason Grechanik
Host with extensive experience in facilitating discussions around plant medicine, consciousness, and holistic health. He provides a space for diverse perspectives from various fields, aiming to promote awareness and understanding about healing practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 306 ratings
  • Bryan Ardis is kooky

    I have to admit I really love this podcast, but this most recent guest is a quack. I know Jason leans into Covid denial in his views, and I’m fine with him expressing his opinions because he gets guests that are kind and humble and though provoking and keep to the topic of plant medicine from a wholistic standpoint, but Bryan Ardis is a fraudulent blowhard who peddles Qanon quackery and is a chiropractor, not a medical doctor. As soon as he insisted he be called Dr. Ardis by Jason, I couldn’t ta... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    deeprandomstranger
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you!

    The diversity of critical perspectives and the depth it touches is simply great. Thank you for doing this. Much love from Thailand!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snowleopard232
    Netherlands6 months ago
  • Thought provoking

    I appreciate that Jason interviews a wide variety of practitioners in the plant medicine and healing arts. I think often we can find ourselves in our own echo chambers of how a practice “should” be done or taught, and limit our experience to a narrow way of what we think is right. The guests on this podcast, while sharing some common beliefs and ideologies, also vary greatly from person to person as well. Even guests who may share the same culture or nationality can vary in their ways. I often d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deeprandomstranger
    United Statesa year ago
  • An easy listen with lots of golden take aways.

    It’s one of my go tos. Jason is a natural space holder. Allowing the space for his guests to share their story, medicine and wisdom. His laid back style, combined with curiosity and non egoic nature allows for a very easy listen with lots of gold in each episode. Thank you Jason for putting these transmissions out there! Deep gratitude.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TanTan C
    Australia2 years ago
  • Finally guidance 🙏🏻

    This is exactly the type of podcast I’ve been searching for. I’ve been working with plant medicine for about 8 years. I’ve always felt there was a gap in the integration process and it’s great to have someone who can speak so clearly and articulately about these topics. His website is also a great source for information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    merci-meditates
    United States2 years ago

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They find the host's interviewing style engaging and the content thought-provoking and educational.
The exploration of controversial topics, including the critique of mainstream health narratives, generates mixed feedback, reflecting varied opinions among the audience.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of discussions and the depth of insights shared by both the host and guests.

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Ep. 175 - Josie Castañeda - Latine Herbalism: Curanderismo, Healing Plants & Folk Traditions
Q: Can you maybe speak a bit about the many different roles that a healing practitioner or a curandero could undertake?
Josie explains that people in small communities often take on multiple roles in healing due to necessity, becoming midwives, herbalists, and spiritual healers, and the responsibilities change depending on the needs of their communities.
Ep. 174 - Andrew Michaels - Ayahuasca and Religious Freedom
Q: Could you give a little bit of the legal framework behind the regulation of substances?
Ayahuasca is included under the Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule I substance, which means it's heavily regulated, and the legal exemptions stem from the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Ep. 174 - Andrew Michaels - Ayahuasca and Religious Freedom
Q: What got you interested in this particular topic?
After practicing as a patent litigator, I became interested in the legal questions surrounding ayahuasca, specifically in terms of religious exemptions and the Controlled Substances Act.
Ep. 173 - Rael Inshan - The Sacred Mushroom: Amanita Muscaria
Q: What does a ceremony with Amanita look like?
It involves taking large doses of the mushrooms in a peaceful environment, allowing individuals to absorb their experiences deeply for transformative healing.
Ep. 173 - Rael Inshan - The Sacred Mushroom: Amanita Muscaria
Q: What do you find to be the differences between taking smaller doses or microdosing versus taking larger doses?
Microdosing is beneficial for learning, while larger doses are useful for significant life transitions that require deeper healing.

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What is The Universe Within Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around themes of plant medicine, consciousness, and holistic health, exploring the intersections of traditional knowledge and modern practices. Conversations often feature experts from diverse fields such as anthropology, psychology, and spirituality, emphasizing the healing potential of natural substances like ayahuasca, tobacco, and various plant medicines. Unique elements of the series include in-depth discussions on indigenous traditions, the role of personal and collective healing, and critiques of mainstream health narratives, allowing listeners to gain multifaceted insights into wellness and self-discovery. The podcast promotes a space where voices from established practitioners and emerging thought leaders... more

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2. Rael Inshan
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4. Tricia Eastman
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