Hello Mercedes

Psychedelics have been around for many years, and are now making a new statement in therapy. Keith and I dive into the most important aspects of psychedelics as medicine, and how to honor and use them with reverence. Keith states we are in a strong wave of a psychedelic renaissance and it's truly up to us to bring about a beautiful flourishing of consciousness into our current humanity. We each play a vital role and it's all hands on deck to bring about the beauty that is a collective awakening! Psychedelics are here to assist us, especially when we treat them with the utmost respect. Keith is here to assist in the pre and post-integration process which is truly an essential practice for profound change. 

Keith Gilmore writes primarily on culture, ethics, psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and psychedelics. His interest lies in understanding and addressing the tendency of our age towards cynicism, nihilism, finger-pointing, and disconnection, and discovering and exploring methods for interconnection, healing, and reinvigorating culture with spirit. He is the co-founder of Texture Life Coaching, one of the top ranked psychedelic integration coaching programs in the country. Keith also co-created The Integrated Man, a community-oriented program for helping men get into alignment and reconnecting them with their purpose. He facilitates the men's support group for the Portland Psychedelic Society, the largest psychedelic community in North America.

Have you ever considered the impermanence of life? In this episode, Brian and I go deep into how feeling into our body is the portal for transmutation and integration of the life experience. We are multi-layered complex beings that need to process everything fully, but are never told how to. We tap into the secret of living life fully and what the process is.

Brian has empowered people from all walks of life to realize their full potential and enable them to live a stress-free and meaningful life. Committed to conscious lifestyle practices, Brian also co-founded Conscious Action, a movement of people committed to living more intentionally, and You Being You, offering practical lifelong, wellbeing pathways for Heart connected conscious living.

Ervin László is a Hungarian philosopher of science, systems theorist, integral theorist (and originally a concert pianist) who is the author,  co-author, and editor of 106 different books that have appeared in a total of 25 languages, and has written over 400 articles and research papers.  His many awards and distinctions include the Peace Prize of Japan, the  Goi Award (Tokyo 2002), the International Mandir of Peace Prize (Assisi  2005), and a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize (2004 and 2005).

His new book The Upshift is a handbook for urgent action. The Upshift Movement invites awakened and responsible people to discover and embrace the wiser ways you and I and all people in the human family can live on this planet.

"Your beliefs start with you; the inside creates the outside and the outside is just a mirror of the inside" - Adrian Moreno

What if I told you that you created your reality...all of it...the good, the nasty, the blissful...do you believe me? In this episode, Adrian takes us through a deep dive into how that is scientifically possible and we are all manifesting our reality right before our eyes. He says, "We think we are at the mercy of our reality, but we don't question if that external reality is the byproduct of our thoughts, feelings, and expectations".

Adrian Moreno began his career inside the health & fitness space, while also gaining unparalleled experience with hypnosis & NLP, establishing himself as a respected transformation coach, specializing in behavior change for entrepreneurs and high performers. He has helped more than 200 founders and entrepreneurs make rapid changes to their behavior using the Neurohack method, many say it's been the equivalent to "years worth of therapy in a single session." If Adrian isn't rewiring neural pathways and setting a new standard for how fast change can happen, you can find him writing, meditating or working out.

We all know it and we all feel it, but why don't we believe it? Climate change is real and yet we go on thinking we can't really make a difference...yet little do we know our everyday doings are contributing to it!!! 

Anthony Day is a climate change advocate, he produces the Sustainable Futures Report, and has been involved in environmental and climate issues since the Ecologist magazine published Blueprint for Survival back in the 70s. He is passionate about helping people understand that climate change is real and helps us look at ways of doing something about it.

The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek. ——  Do the work, and the reward will come, I assure you.

This episode is a real heart-opener. Not only is love universal, but it is also all encompassing. Yet love is jaded from an early start and it's our duty as souls to do the shadow work to come back to our full, true essence of unconditional love. Spoil alert! It only comes from within first. 

A Higher Road is all about consciousness. It is the detailed story of Neil's life's journey and spiritual awakening, offering the bridge between spirituality and science and 7 steps for anyone who wants to transform their lives. Neil’s desire—and his new mission in life—is to share the knowledge he gained and the process he used on his journey to self-awareness,  together with the blueprint document he discovered that was instrumental in transforming his life. He wants to give you, regardless of your station in life, the tools and opportunity to empower yourself,  transform your life, and draw peace, joy, love, and prosperity into your personal situation and environment.

"IF YOU COULD STAND BACK FAR ENOUGH AND WATCH THE WHOLE PROCESS YOU WOULD SEE YOU ARE A TOTALLY DETERMINED BEING. THE VERY MOMENT YOU WILL WAKE UP IS TOTALLY DETERMINED. HOW LONG YOU WILL SLEEP IS TOTALLY DETERMINED. WHAT YOU WILL HEAR OF WHAT I SAY IS TOTALLY DETERMINED. THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS IN THIS BUSINESS AT ALL. ACCIDENTS ARE JUST FROM WHERE YOU'RE LOOKING. TO THE EGO, IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S MIRACLES AND ACCIDENTS. NO MIRACLES. NO ACCIDENTS. IT'S JUST YOUR VANTAGE POINT THAT YOU'RE SORT OF STUCK IN" - Ram Dass, Be Here Now

In this episode, Martin and I converse and connect on the beauty within spiritual awakenings and healing. How our experiences are here to help us, guide us, and lead the way. He is a master facilitator in guiding others to tap into the depths of their subconscious, and being a conduit for higher frequencies to assist the souls on earth. He started his coaching practice, Light Trails Co., after a decade of exploring non-ordinary and ordinary reality. The tools and teachings he uses are a combination of disciplines he learned from his teachers yet the strongest foundation lies within the Medicine Wheel and the art of shamanic journeying.

If you've ever had an anxiety attack or over-consuming worry thoughts, this episode is for you! Sarah is the founder of TSD Mindfulness meditation center and has been teaching mindfulness and meditation for 20 years. She can determine if your stress is exacerbated by your own thinking cycles,  fight or flight responses, or from past trauma. 

As a trauma warrior myself, I ask Sarah personal questions and examples to help us understand the anxious process of embracing uncertainty and how to use mindfulness to get us through heightened moments. Trauma responses can come at any moment, and Sarah has the tools to help us self-regulate to bring us back to the real moment. 

Meet Mimí, a professional Tarot Reader, Numerologer, and Astrologer, who specializes in soul healing work. A wonderful soul who dives into the present and offers her wisdom on what comes through. She is the founder of her store, Harvey Mountain Alchemy, where she offers 1-on-1 sessions, readings, candles, and tea! Together we dive into current astrological events like the Taurus/Scorpio axis, a general overview of what to look for in a natal chart, and discerning between intuition and fear.

You can find and support her at https://www.harveymountainalchemy.com/ 

We live in a sex-driven culture, and it can be stressful AF. What about the people who don't want to have sex because of past traumas...what about those who have sexual dysfunction and have so much fear to even acknowledge it to potential partners, what about people who just want to connect on a deeper, non-sexual level? These people exist and guess what, THEY CRAVE LOVE TOO. Intimacy is not just sex...it is so much more than that, and Anna is building a bridge to guide people to deeper, more fulfilling connections. 

Anna is the founder of Entwine, a dating app for individuals who have sexual dysfunction/limitations but still yearn for connection. Entwine creates a safe space for people to find partners without having the pressure of sexual expectations. 

Follow them on Instagram @Entwine_Dating FB/Twitter @EntwineDating.

Lori Hoover is a podcast host, published author, intuitive guide & psychic medium, Reiki Master, energy healer and ordained minister. A lifelong intuitive and a medium since 2015, Lori is passionate about life and all whom she shares it with. Her podcast, Wake the Fuck Up!, was created in order to change the lives of millions and lead them to more awareness. 

In this episode, we dive into spirituality, what being a medium is like, why energy protection is absolutely essential, and how discernment should always be taken as a self-precaution.

Have you ever wondered what your life was worth? Your assets? Your car? Your pets? Have you ever wondered what's going to happen to it all when you die? Who's going to pay for your funeral? What about your debt? These are big questions that we all don't want to ask or answer. 

In this episode, Sara & I are not afraid of being vulnerable and honest. We tap into a touchy yet essential topic and I learned a lot of value from her line of work. 

You can find Sara on Linked In or email her at sarajessicasinclair@gmail.com

A recent article on MarketWatch revealed there's a 50/50 split between older adults who soar in tech and those who struggle. The one's who struggle are more likely to have higher rates of depression, loneliness, and isolation because they can't zoom with friends and fam, or join a free fitness class. In a modern world infiltrated with tech, it's sad to really read the facts.

UnidosWeb3 is passionate about onboarding as many Latinos as possible in Web3, and that means older generations too. My parents are curious yet resistant and that's common. This episode was made with them in mind, to guide, inform, and express where to start and what the foundational terms even mean. 

Connect with us on Twitter & let us know what your experience with older gens is like @_lfausto, @soyrizopapi, @hello_mercedes, @UnidosWeb3

We have all heard the saying "if you don't slow down, your body will make you"...well, that just happened to me. As an ambitious entrepreneur, I have been all gas and no breaks for the last two months. Building a startup as a solo founder with multiple projects on the side has finally made me crash. 

In this episode, I tap into my hiatus, my health, and why self-care is a tricky balance.

Are you an autodidact? Do you consider yourself a self-taught guru? Tired of not being able to put a tangible value on your knowledge because there's no "proof" tied to it like a "degree" or "certificate"? Meet the Lirners. Founding members Agustin Cortes, Luis Angel Fausto, and Carlos Miranda are working tirelessly to build a system that validates everything one has learned through the internet via blockchain. They just launched their NFT collection which we dive into the mechanics and emotional experiences they went through together during launch. These brilliant minds are on to something really good! More info: https://www.lirners.com/

Connect with them on Twitter 

@tintology @_lfausto @ckeair

Death and dying are a certainty in the life experience. There is no way around it. They say the body dies, but the soul lives on. What if there was a way to curate and preserve your life story while you're still here? Or what if you could gather friends and family to add their memories with a loved one? 

Meet Lalo, a place to preserve memories for families, bring people together, and create a safe space for people to share those precious times. Juan is curating a special post-life present that I believe will be the treasure chest for many. Get notified when it's life at Lalo.app !

Connect with Juan on Twitter @atjuanmedina

Talk about powerful Women in Web3! Kat is a former hospital administrator at Yale New Haven Health and has a master's in public health. She started her company in 2017 because she experienced a variety of frustrations in healthcare leadership, but mostly around the growing monopolies (including hospitals) and data inaccessibility. Because no one company can fix healthcare, Kat and her team are focused on creating Nectar: an open, accessible, borderless healthcare-safe web3 protocol that anyone can use; and Shyro: an app where anyone can connect, stake, and earn from their health and wellness data. With Nectar and Shyro, Kat and her team hope to inspire others to realign incentive structures in healthcare, and start fixing the broken health system.

Meet the Gandara sisters, 3 beautiful young girls on a mission to help children anywhere in the world to build and thrive in life and in school. The sisters create original, engaging, fun educational videos for children to learn and thrive. They have built their entire platform from scratch, creating fun, accessible, and inspiring content for children to learn outside of formal school.

What I love the most about these young ladies is their drive to make an impact and ripple in other children's lives. Their commitment to service is so big, I am confident in their aspirations. Every time I listen to them I always leave feeling like I left a 10x conference! The amount of wisdom they have is very profound! 

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Are you exhausted 99% of the time? Ever think about how obsessed are you with your sleep? What about your sleep routine? Michelle Lovato is here to wake you up and shine the flashlight on the most common sleep misconceptions out there. 

The founder of NasalAid breathing aid, Michelle is a dedicated sleep expert, debunking the myth that snoring just means you're super tired. BIG WAKE UP CALL...It's actually much more serious than you think. 

Tune in to learn tips about how to better regulate your sleep, get better sleep quality, and what to do if you or someone you know is a snore monster.

How many times have you felt 'put in a box' as a woman? How many times did you feel alone in your growth as an empowered woman? How many of you still feel like you're just not enough? In this episode, Radha and I tap into the myriad of phenomena we experience as women, especially women of color. Being brought up in a perfectionistic society, (i.e., best grades, best job, best life) it's no wonder why ALL of us are exhausted!

We all know the saying "health is wealth", but what is health really? In this episode, Bri lays out her definition of health and how we are the conscious co-creators of our environmental reality. Supporting the environment doesn't just start or stop with recycling plastic or drinking only out of glass...it is far more than that. 

Tune in to learn about Bri's solution and how she can be the catalyst for your very own personal health and wellbeing. 

Love this episode?! Find Bri on Instagram @marki.one 

One night before bed I was scrolling through Clubhouse looking for an interesting room and I came across a tarot popup that Laura was moderating. I was instantly hooked hearing the sound of her cards shuffling and the details that she described with this gentle, powerful voice.

It took me a while to connect with her, and I am SO thankful that I did. Laura is a Queen with many novelties within her trades. In this episode, we have an honest and deep conversation about tarot, the depths of being on a spiritually awakened path, her heart's mission to heal the feminine wound and so much more! Laura's passion to bring women back together in unity is a beautiful movement that I am on board with!

If you'd love to connect and work with Laura, find her across social at: @lauraariasp

Have you ever grown your own herb and veggie garden? Have you ever wondered if your ancestors did? What is your current relationship to food? To mother nature? To earth? 

In this episode, I speak to Jennifer Caroff, a chef, holistic health coach, and LMFT! We dive into the connection and disconnection we have to food and the agriculture around us. Big companies like Monsanto are truly poisoning us, rather than healing us. Jennifer provides a wonderful Springtime digestive detox tea that many may benefit from, especially those suffering from seasonal allergies! 

I love cooking and learning new things from Jennifer was truly a treat! To learn more about her and her work, follow her on IG at @foodsoulutions.

Have you heard about the quantum realm? Maybe 'The Secret', Law of Attraction, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks?  

In this episode, I dive in with Zameer Kurji, a quantum coach, who guides individuals to learn how to tap into the all-accessible and giving quantum realm. When one learns that we are an infinite source, the game changes. Rich with wisdom, honesty, transparency, and love...this one's a good one! 

Interested in connecting with Zameer? Send him some love at @NBLzameer on IG.

I completed my thesis in December of 2020! Here I give you a solid summary of my findings and how I created a solution to solve older adults from using misusing their mobility devices. I’m still in shock with the literature findings. Hear me roar in this one. 

When soul recognizes soul, it's impossible to not be drawn to one another. James is the Founder of Handi Capable Fitness, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that is designed to help folks achieve their goals—whatever they may be. James has a unique story on how he got to where he is in his life with the fortune of his Cerebral Palsy and why he helps and motivates other handi capable individuals to achieve their own greatness! 

James says that no challenge should stop someone from doing amazing things! Learn more about James' mission at handicapablefitness.com and follow him on social media at @handi_capable_fitness !

I felt compelled to keep my teachings in alignment with who I am. 'Just budu' was the perfect warm-up for me, yet I soon realized, it wasn't all of me. I rebranded to hold a space where I can talk about any and all things I am doing in the world and what I am working on. My passions are so much bigger than can be contained. So, who is Mercedes? Listen to find out...

Have you ever wondered if your romantic patterns were created from trauma or a traumatic experience? I never did...but through a series of repeating romantic betrayals, one recent one finally had me at rock bottom and facing all the boogiemen in my heart closet.

When we can face our trauma(s) and understand them more in-depth, discovering and healing can be truly groundbreaking. 

In this episode, you meet a deep and personal side of me that is going through a second awakening. Deep work that has truly transformed and transcended a cyclical trauma pattern into self-empowerment. I felt called to share my learning and hope that my lesson ripples into your own self-reflection.

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” - The Alchemist 

Meet Donny V, a lover of life who has learned to find joy from within instead of external and without. In this podcast, we cover an array of topics that can be applied to everyone and anyone seeking a bit of laughter and guidance on their hope for a better year ahead. From self-care to first world problems, this was a fun first guest episode.

Curious about bringing those dreams of yours into reality? Tune in to find out how ;)