THE MINDFULNESS EXPERIENCE

S01E24 - JME Bonfiglio - Founder Wholesun Wellness - Wonderland Miami Interviews

As a self-proclaimed "mushroom nerd" with over three decades of personal and professional experience with these fungal friends, Jme Bonfiglio knows that mushrooms have a lot to offer. She founded WholeSun Wellness in 2017 to offer clinically-potent mushroom extracts with verifiable therapeutic levels of naturally-occurring medicinal compounds to consumers, retailers, and clinicians. As a formulator, her custom blends can be found in conventional and holistic medical clinics across the country.
Now, she's turning her attention to psilocybin mushrooms as she builds the largest vertically-integrated medicinal mushroom operation in North America. This will pave the way for psilocybin manufacturing and help to legitimize this powerful compound as a therapeutic tool. In this Wonderland Interview, Jme shares her passion for mushrooms and her belief in their power.
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S01E23 - Eric Osborne - Founder, President, Lead Minister - Psanctuary Mindset -

In this episode, I spoke with Mr. Eric Osborne, the Founder, President, and Lead Minister for Psanctuary, a Religious Freedom Restoration church and a community dedicated to sharing phycobilin mushrooms' transformative effects. 
Eric is the lead minister, training other ministers and bringing together communities to find their divinity in sacred plants. 
Listen while we discuss
* The use of sacred plants and the process of working with new members and congregants
* You’ll hear about the “sacraments,” security, contraindications, and how Psanctuary provides sacred circles, conversations, group support, and a deep integration program that includes a holistic approach to life and accountability.
So tune in for an enlightening discussion about Psanctuary,  the use of psychedelics in a church setting, and how many are getting involved with Eric's work. 

S01E22 - Dr. Joey Weber - Mindfulness & Equanimity Researcher - Equanimity Mindset

What happens when you introduce a fundamental mindfulness concept that few people understand?
In this episode, Dr. Joey Weber, a leading expert in the field of mindfulness and equanimity, discusses the foundations of mindfulness and tools that help people cultivate greater inner peace and emotional resilience.
In his latest book, "Why Mindfulness is Not Enough: Unlocking Compassion with Equanimity,” he describes how mindfulness alone is not enough to unlock our full potential- He explains how we can cultivate greater equanimity to overcome the judgments and challenges that often come up when dealing with others, 
Dr. Joey Weber has developed the world's first psychometric scale that focuses solely on the construct of equanimity, applying it to mindfulness practices – the Equanimity Barriers Scale (EBS), helps individuals better understand, develop and strengthen their capacity for equanimity, to be mindful and attentive to judgments.
If you're looking to deepen your understanding of mindfulness and expand your ability to be compassionate toward yourself and others, then don't miss out on Dr. Joey Weber's 

S01E21 - Dr. Alex Shester - Visionary, Psychedelics & Shamanism - Visionary Mindset

I'm excited to bring you this episode of the Mindfulness Experience podcast, featuring Dr. Alexander Shester, a medical doctor, board-certified psychiatrist, and Jungian Analyst with over 30 years of experience studying and participating in guided psychedelic Vision quests using shamanic principles.Dr. Shester has extensive expertise in the use of psychedelics, and he will share his insights on their resurgence and potential for healing and transformation. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Shester has also been a lecturer and workshop/seminar leader, focusing on topics such as Jungian psychology, transpersonal psychology, men's studies, shamanism, and psychedelics.Whether you are new to psychedelics or have long been intrigued by their potential benefits, this episode will be an insightful and thought-provoking discussion that you won't want to miss. 
 
So join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Alexander Shester on the Mindfulness Experience podcast!" -
 

S01E20 - Jesse Gould - Founder & President HHP - Heroic Hearts Mindset

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Jesse Gould on this podcast. Jesse is the Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit pioneering psychedelic therapies for military veterans. 
After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, he founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy to address the current mental health crisis among veterans. 
The Heroic Hearts Project has raised over $350,000 in scholarships from donors, including Dr. Bronner’s, partnered with the world’s leading ayahuasca treatment centers, and sponsored psychiatric applications with the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Georgia.
His mission is to help as many people as possible and spread awareness about the benefits of these treatments. It was honored to speak with him and learn more about his work at https://www.heroicheartsproject.org/
I hope you enjoy this episode.

S01E19 - GV Freedman - Psychospiritual Guide - Psychedelic Mindset

In this episode of The Mindfulness Experience, we listen to Mr. Gv Freeman. a self-awareness coach, psycho-spiritual guide, and author of the Psychedelic Field Manual. 
Gv lives at the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and psychedelics, and he believes that self-knowledge will lead us to greater peace, joy, and freedom.
In our conversation, we discussed a variety of topics related to psychedelics, mindfulness, and self-awareness, including:
What led Gv to become a self-awareness coach,
The benefits of psychedelics for personal growth
How to navigate the psychedelic landscape safely and effectively
The importance of setting clear intentions before taking psychedelics
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA)
And much more!!!

S01E18 - Callie B. Elwayns - Founder Bold and Visible - BE BOLD & VISIBLE

On this podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Callie B Elwayns. She is the Founder and Curator of Bold & Visible, a profound transformational, curated space for women whose mission depends on getting their ideas across with massive impact. 
Callie is a woman with incredible sincerity and impact; she’s created a process called the Somatic Transformation Story Method - a powerful step-by-step process rooted in years of applied research as a trauma-informed Somatic Educator, Integral Theory Practitioner, and Change Leader. 
We discussed trauma and the ability to find your voice and own your story. 

S01E17 - Dave Shapiro, COO, Premier BPO - BPO Leader Mindset

On this podcast, Dave Shapiro, the Chief Operating Officer with Premier BPO, a global communications outsourcer for sales and customer service support services. shares his wisdom and leadership principles. Dave has spent over thirty years leading people in international organizations, helping them to be the best versions of themselves. He is a mindful leader focused on empowerment and performance and has incredible success and experience.
Dave has worked with people in the Philippines, South Africa, Australia, China, Pakistan, Panama, the UK, Canada, and the US. He understands the intricacies of communications, hiring, quality, and helping people be their best.
Dave is a highly knowledgeable and likable individual who knows the industry inside out. He has helped people find their personal best by teaching them how to be mindful, so they can live life with intentionality, which creates an empowering environment for all involved in this process.

S01E16 - Susan Guner - Holistic Psychotherapist Mystic - Microdose Mindset

On this podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Gunar, a mystic and somatic trauma therapist that helps individuals reboot, reset and reframe their traumas by using micro-dosing plant medicines. 
Susan is a self-described free explorer, a spirit having a human experience, who is passionate about self-agency. She focuses on meditation and learning and teaching about integration practices that can further facilitate a psychedelic renaissance allowing the emergence of holistic lifestyles. We had a great conversation about the current psychedelic renaissance and her unique approach to helping individuals and groups using plant medicines.
Susan is highly knowledgeable, and she has helped hundreds of people find their way through trauma and depression to gain insights through her work.  

S01E15 - Mr. David Whitesock - CEO Commonly Well - Recovery Mindset

David Whitesock, is the CEO of Commonly Well and the inventor of the Recovery Capital Index® (RCI). This is a quantified multi-dimensional survey tool that measures addiction and wellbeing. 
David is a man who is s constantly curious and believes that everything connects. He believes that when we’re fully aware of what, where, and how things relate, we can understand the effects and modify the mechanisms in between for a greater good.
I had a delightful conversation with David about his work, its impact on the recovery field, and his perspectives on individual use, misuse, and the recovery space in general.