Ep. 213: It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See Ya Later! (feat. Rachel Varitimos)
Alrighty guys, this episode is extra special to my heart because it’s officially my last episode (for now) on this show before I transition back to the Highly Optimized podcast, my first project that was birthed in 2019 when I chose to start paving my own path, leave my job & go into the unknown. To say the last 3 years of doing this show has been magical, exciting & heart warming would be an understatement & I truly hope all of you continue to tune in on the Highly Optimized podcast because, to be honest, the Highly Optimized podcast just feels much more like me right now. While I love psychedelics, they are simply not the full picture of my life, what I want to share with the world & what I truly feel allows someone to reach the state of being highly optimized & as such, I must follow my fun & I thought who better to join me in this epic send off than my beautiful partner Rachel, who was also my send off guest on the Highly Optimized podcast when I put that show on ice back in 2022. So, with all of that being said, please help me in welcoming todays guest, Rachel Varitimos, to the show to share more about how this decision came to be, why I’m choosing to do it right now & what you can all expect in the future. Sending you all so much love & without further adu, let’s get this show a rolling! For those wanting to contact Rachel for a reading, go to the link below:https://calendly.com/ravaritimos/75-minute-birth-chart-readingRegister for the ONE DOLLAR “Breathe With Cannabis” event happening May 3rd by clicking the link below:https://christopheraugust.mykajabi.com/offers/vmYDwbpf/checkoutSubscribe & get ready for the RELAUNCH of the Highly Optimized podcast here:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0nv2VBYWjCuj4iz3dIwXzI?si=2c6c30f6c9624d21Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-optimized/id1498263212https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague
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Ep. 212: The Trifecta Of MDMA, Psilocybin & Intramuscular Ketamine (feat. Adam Schell)
One of the main reasons I started this podcast was to showcase the stories, experiences & impact these medicines have made upon people’s lives. That being said, I still get goosebumps when I hear those stories as they remind me of the immense power that not only these medicines hold within them, but that we also hold within us. Todays guest on the show is a returning guest, one of my dear brothers in the world & someone who is one of the best story tellers I have ever met & in todays episode, we dive deep into a recent journey he had utilizing the trifecta of MDMA, psilocybin & intramuscular ketamine. As you’ll hear, he recently attended a brand new center called the Awaken center that has opened up in Austin that has incredible staff on hand, medical teams, etc. & to say his journey was profound would be an understatement, but I’ll save the details as a surprise for you to uncover as you tune in. Purchase Adam’s products & receive a 15% discount by using code “SPRAGUE15” at checkout at the link below👇Guest Links: Brainsupreme.co This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague
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Ep. 211: Adventures In Decentralization & Why This Movement Excites Me SO Much (feat. Amethyst Flame)
For anyone with eyes to see, it’s no secret the world is changing at a rapid rate these days. From political hysteria, to new technology emerging almost daily, it’s safe to say that it’s easier than ever to feel overwhelmed while simultaneously doing your best to keep up. In my opinion, one of the most important & powerful aspects of the new world that we can take the initiative to dive into is the aspect of decentralization. From medicine, to currency, community & more, it’s clear to me that if we want to get back to a world where health is truly about healing, rather than sick-care & money is truly about freedom, rather than dependence & imprisonment, than we must start looking at ways to become more & more decentralized from the centralized powers that have wreaked havoc over the lives of many in the world today. Today’s guest on the show is a returning guest & a brother who is at the cutting edge of the decentralization movement. Over the last 2 years, he has taught me a lot about how to navigate within this space & in this episode, we allowed the divine to take the wheel & went on an epic conversational dialogue on what these 2 years have looked like for each of us, what he sees the future looking like, what you can do to get involved & much, much more. Guest Links: Digital Stewardship - Instagram - MusicThis Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague
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Ep 210: How The 2018 Farm Bill *Accidentally* Legalized Cannabis (feat. Rand Gifford)
Every episode I do I am excited about, however, this one holds a special place in my heart for a few reasons. First, anytime I get to speak with someone who is as passionate as I am around regenerative agriculture, I geek out like a small school child. This being said, when I get to speak to someone who not only shares that passion, but is creating revolutionary products alongside it that ANYONE in the U.S. can order to have access to clean, organic hemp products, I get even more excited & that is exactly what todays guest & I will be getting into. From his intro into Cannabis & other psychedelics, to his business, Akira Botanicals, which is a hemp company specializing in organic, high-vibe THCA, CBD & CBG products, to name but a few & one of his most powerful psychedelic stories, this episode is jam packed with everything you’ll need to walk away with a clear understanding of what the 2018 farm bill, that federally legalized hemp here in the U.S., allows you to do now that you may have not been aware of.Sign up for the FREE “How To Cultivate Ceremonial Grade Cannabis” workshop on April 9th at 6pm ET below👇https://www.highlyoptimized.me/grow-with-cannabis-workshopPurchase Rand’s products below & use code “HIGHLY” at checkout to receive a 15% discount on all of his products👇Akirabotanicals.com This Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague
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Ep. 209: An In Depth Look At How Astrology Has Changed My Life (feat. Rachel Varitimos)
Whenever I have the opportunity to do a podcast with the love of my life, I jump at the opportunity & this week’s episode is no different. Many of you love the episodes here & I do together & our intention with todays episode is to give you a window into our personal life, what astrological shifts have been taking place over the past 3 months, how these shifts have manifested in our life, what we’ve learned in the process & much, much more. Register for the FREE Grow Workshop on 4/9 by clicking here: https://www.highlyoptimized.me/grow-with-cannabis-workshopGuest Links: For ALL of Rachel's Links - YouTube - Podcast - Free GuideThis Podcast was produced by Mazel Tov Media.https://www.highlyoptimized.com @therealryansprague
Welcome, fellow explorers of the infinite.If you’re here, it means you’re ready to step beyond the ordinary and into the great unfolding mystery of existence itself. Because psychedelics? They’re not just substances—they’re a doorway to a new way of seeing reality, a lens that reveals the hidden layers of reality we walk through every day. And that’s exactly what we explore here.I’m Ryan Sprague, and This One Time On Psychedelics isn’t just about trippy stories and wild journeys (though trust me, we have plenty of those). It’s about the conversations that hold the power to awaken us, to shift our consciousness, and to remind us that there is far more to this reality than meets the eye. These are the conversations that expand hearts, challenge perspectives, and guide us back to the wisdom that has always been within us. Whether through plant medicines, altered states, or the everyday magic woven into life itself, this is a space where we step beyond the known and into the infinite.The psychedelic renaissance is here. The future is unwritten. And you, my friend, are a part of it.So buy the ticket. Take the ride. And let’s see how deep this trip goes.
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