Hacking The Self Podcast
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
SPIRITUALITY
Hacking The Self is a previous iteration of Redesigning The Dharma Podcast.
I started Hacking The Self in 2017 as a way to explore my interests in yoga, meditation, and psychedelics.
At that time, I was in a phase of life where I was broadly focused on improving my mental and physical health, and the eclectic topics covered in this podcast reflect this more exploratory phase of my own journey.
Nonetheless, I believe that these episodes act as an archive for conversations of the time and provide great value for those interested conversations exploring the intersection of meditation, psychedelics, and awakening.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE CONVERSATIONS RECORDED
Integrating Buddhism & Ayahuasca with Spring Washam
If you’re interested in Buddhism and Ayahuasca you’re going to love my conversation this week with Spring Washam. Episode Notes
Buddhist Geeks with Vincent Horn
This week, Vincent Horn and I spoke about our personal thoughts on the connection between entheogens and contemplative practices, as well as some of the challenges around having this conversation. Episode Notes
A Tantric Approach to Meditation with Sally Kempton
This week I speak with Sally Kempton, a master of Tantric meditation who shares her decades worth of experience teaching and practicing in this tradition with us. Episode Notes
All Podcast Episodes
Talking Psychedelics with Dennis McKenna, PhD
In this episode, I talk to Dennis McKenna, Ph.D about the different types of psychedelics, organized religion and its problems, differences in Western and Eastern modes of thought, and more.
Listening to Ayahuasca with Rachel Harris
In this episode, I talk to psychologist Rachel Harris, PhD about ayahuasca and her experience working with people and conducting research in the field of plant medicines.
Artificial Intelligence and The End of the Human Era with James Barrat
This week I sit down with James Barrat and we discuss the history of AI, the potential dangers, and the need for a thoughtful and honest conversation about how to reap the benefits and mitigate the risks of AI in the future.
Rational Mysticism with John Horgan
In this week’s episode of Hacking The Self, we talk to science writer John Horgan about his book, Rational Mysticism.
The Psychedelic Gospels with Dr. Jerry Brown
In this episode I speak with Jerry B. Brown, Ph.D., co-author of The Psychedelic Gospels about the role of psychedelics in religion.
The Promise of Psychedelic Research with Dr. Stephen Bright
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Stephen Bright about the latest in psychedelic research.
Hacking the Ideal Psychedelic Ceremony with Julian Vayne
In this episode I speak with Julian Vayne, author of Getting Higher: The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony.
Meditation & Psychedelics: Adrian Baker On The Psychonauts Podcast
This episode features my interview on Leonie Joubert’s podcast, “The Psychonauts,” where I share my views on the relationship between psychedelics and contemplative practices, and how I became interested in both.
Leonie Joubert On Revolutionizing Mental Health Care with Psychedelics
In this episode I sit down with Leonie Joubert and we discuss how psychedelics could potentially revolutionize mental health care in South Africa.
Building a Psychedelic Community with Dax DeFranco
In this episode, I discuss the Altered Conference in Berlin, a conference centered around psychedelics, with its organizer, Dax DeFranco.
Healing Trauma with Ayahuasca & other Plant Medicines with Ian Benouis
In this episode with Ian Benouis, we discuss how plant medicines like cannabis, ayahuasca, and soma have the potential to heal trauma.
Myth, Metaphor and Mantra: The Power of Language and Narrative with Susanna Harwood Rubin
In this episode, I discuss the power of myth, metaphor and mantra with yoga teacher and writer Susanna Harwood Rubin.
Adrian Cox of Yoga Elements on the Science of Pranayama, Mantra & Meditation
In the first episode of Hacking the Self I speak with Adrian Cox, owner of Yoga Elements in Bangkok, Thailand, on the science of pranayama, mantra and meditation.