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Mike and Doug delve into deep reflections about self-love, body positivity, and the shame associated with personal pleasures rooted in their religious upbringing. The duo humorously tackles their experiences with masturbation, cultural guilt, and the journey of reclaiming self-compassion.
Key Topics:
Dougâs experience with self-love and the epiphany of slowing down in intimate moments.Overcoming religious shame tied to sexuality and body image.The interplay between physiological comedowns and spiritual guilt.Reflections on how the church influences feelings of worthiness, even after leaving it.Comparing how individuals inside and outside the church face the same emotions of shame, guilt, and worthiness.Realizing personal success and happiness outside of the church's teachings.Mikeâs nostalgia for simpler times and how the longing for innocence intersects with spiritual freedom.Reflections on personal growth, aging, and the realization that life is full of endless possibilities.Creative exploration through songwriting and the importance of expressing oneself artistically. -
In this episode, Doug and Mike explore the dangers of taking things literally and how that impacts both religion and science. They also dive into the mysteries of the universe, share their thoughts on the recent presidential debate, and reflect on the cultural phenomena of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Key topics include:
The Problem with Literalism: How taking things too literally, whether in religion or science, limits our ability to engage with deeper truths and mysteries.The Nature of the Universe: Mike reflects on the concept of an ensouled universe and the ways we engage with itâwhether through science or personal experience.Presidential Debate Commentary: A humorous and critical look at the recent debate, touching on the absurdity of some of the comments made and the public's reaction.The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: An analysis of the show through the lens of Mormon culture, the Madonna-whore complex, and how the pressure of perfection plays out in the lives of its participants.Scarcity vs. Abundance: How Mormonism and capitalism create competition and scarcity mindsets, and why sharing and community might be the antidote.Join Doug and Mike for an insightful and entertaining discussion that zigzags through thought-provoking ideas and cultural critiques.
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We are joined by Karlee Ana, host of The Big Seen Podcast! We delve into the intricacies of spiritual awakening, the challenges of navigating personal intuition, and the tension between ego and higher self, including:
Key Takeaways:
Spiritual Awakening: Karlee shares her intense spiritual experiences that began with a seemingly random event and evolved into a life-altering journey, highlighting the power of trusting the unknown.Intuition vs. Ego: The hosts discuss how to differentiate between the voice of the higher self and the ego, exploring the idea that true guidance often feels undeniable and comes from a place of deep inner knowing.Impact of Religious Conditioning: Mike and Doug reflect on how their Mormon upbringing continues to influence their ability to connect with their true selves, despite years of separation from the religion.Karlee's European Adventure: A spontaneous trip to Europe becomes a metaphorical and literal journey for Karlee, leading her to a place she envisioned in meditation and ultimately deciding to move there.This episode offers a deep dive into the complexities of personal transformation and the courage it takes to follow one's true path.
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Episode Description: In this episode, Doug and Mike take you on a wild ride from golf memes to deep ancestral connections, all while questioning why Doug is always off golfing alone. They dive into the weird and wonderful ways we project our expectations onto the dead, explore the possibility that goosebumps might mean someoneâs thinking about you (in that way), and ponder if thereâs a global conspiracy of people simultaneously fantasizing about BeyoncĂ©. Whether youâre into ancestor work, feeling paranoid but sexy, or just wondering why your periods are syncing up with your best friend, this episode has something for everyone.Show Notes:
00:00 - Doug kicks things off by getting distracted by a golf meme, leading to a humorous discussion about life's interruptions.05:00 - The guys talk about the weird coincidences of life, including the universeâs timing and why Doug always seems to be missing out on lifeâs big moments.10:00 - A deep dive into ancestor work: Mike shares his thoughts on how weâre all just trying to make the dead bend to our will and what happens when we stop trying to "save" them.15:00 - "Youâre Not Paranoid, Youâre Sexy" â The guys explore the idea that when you get goosebumps, maybe itâs because a bunch of people are thinking about you... intimately.20:00 - Sex Magic 101: Doug and Mike stumble into a discussion on sex magic, wondering if itâs the secret sauce behind creativity.30:00 - The sanitized world of Mormon temple work versus the messy reality of death â why Doug and Mike think the dead deserve a little more chaos.45:00 - The importance of a reciprocal relationship with the dead: Mike shares insights from his dissertation work and how itâs changing his perspective on life, death, and everything in between.55:00 - Wrapping up with Dougâs dream: Why he feels like heâs always unprepared and what it might mean when the dead start making requests.This episode is a hilarious yet profound exploration of the strange intersections between our daily lives, our ancestors, and those moments when everything just seems to line up⊠or go completely off the rails.
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Trigger Warning: This episode includes a brief discussion around the themes of sexual assualt and consent. Please make your personal mental health top priority.
Doug and Mike discuss the olympics, the last supper, American pride, J.D. Vance, owning our shadow, their first masturbation stories, and give a loving tribute to all the couches they've f*cked along the way. Enjoy! -
Happy Pie N' Beer Day! In honor of our pioneer forebears, Doug and Mike question the concept of sacrifice, exploring its roots in religious teachings, cultural narratives, and personal experiences. They discuss the psychological impact of growing up with the idea that sacrifice is necessary for blessings and challenge the validity of this belief.
Discussion Points:
Sacrifice in Religious and Cultural NarrativesThe story of Ammon and other narratives of violence and obedience in scriptureMormon God: A Sadomasochist Kink LordDepth psychological insights on sacrifice and its impact on the self. -
Mike and Doug dive into the complexity of modern life and the draw to more simplicity. They discuss the impact of technology on our mental health, the importance of reconnecting with nature, and the escalating tensions in society. They also reflect on personal experiences, nostalgia, and the need to find balance amidst chaos.
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We welcome back special guest Suzy Baker as we breakdown topics such as faith, skepticism, spirituality, patriotism and our relationship to Jesus as we explore questions such as:
In what ways can skepticism and spirituality coexist?How can we redefine our relationship with religious figures like Jesus?What role does community and cultural identity play in shaping personal beliefs and experiences?How do we navigate the balance between maintaining tradition and embracing new perspectives?Suzy Baker is the co-founder of the Psychedelic Assembly, the first brick and mortar psychedelic library, social club and event space located in the heart of New York City, Suzy curates social connection and platforms an impressive array of voices within the psychedelic space.
She's the co-founder of My Purple Lady, a new company developing plant-based mood enhancing products. She's also the head of community engagement for the psychedelic comedy tour 'A Better Trip', through which she is expanding The Psychedelic Assembly with regional events.
The Psychedelic Assembly
The Psychedelic Assembly strives to bring about positive change by uniting the transformative potential of psychedelics with the unfailing power of human connection. Our vision is further advanced through The Athenaeum, a physical space that serves as a hub for collaboration, education, and connection surrounding psychedelics in Midtown Manhattan. -
Doug and Mike return from a brief hiatus to share tales of Doug's wild and difficult mushroom trip, Mike's unexpected kiss with a flamboyant stranger, writing music, masculinity, primal rage, ketamine cavemen and much more.
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Mike and Doug delve into the fear of death, the desire for excitement, the acceptance of our impulses, and the shame that keeps us from fully living.
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Doug and Mike reflect on recent concert experiences touching on themes of fear, self-expression, and owning your magic. What lies on the other side of fear?
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Mike is joined by Stephanie and Kelli, discussing Stephanie's recent dream about Timothee Chalamet, while exploring self-discovery, interdependence, and meeting our inner needs and desires, including:
Challenges Post-Mormonism: Difficulties of rediscovering oneself and forming healthy relationships after leaving the Mormon faith, including the need to address unresolved developmental stagesInterdependence vs. Codependence: Cultivating interdependence in relationships, balancing personal needs with those of others, and avoiding codependencyEmbracing your Inner Diva: Importance of acknowledging and meeting one's own needs, and the value of casual intimacy and exploration in personal developmentFinding the Loving God Within or the Inner Witness: The concept of the inner witness, the impact of religious conditioning on self-perception, and the process of deconstructing and reclaiming one's selfDream Exploration: Significance of dreams in understanding their subconscious and personal growthAnd much more...
About Kelli:
Kelli Case is an embodiment mentor, community builder, grief ritualist, song carrier, and devoted student of non-violent communication.
She is committed to the vision of re-wilding civilized people, guiding them to reclaim their indigeneity to our flowering earth, their belonging to our shared body of humanity, and their belonging in their own bodies.
She contributes to this vision by offering private healing sessions, online courses, and community rituals. She weaves a 'global village tapestry' with an emerging mycelium-like community made of heart connections formed around dinner tables and hands working in the soil with friends she's met around the world.
Instagram: @kellichristinecase
Kelli's previous MoM episode: #140 Rough Initiations into Grief w/ Kelli Case
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Peter returns! We discuss what has changed over the last several years and reflect on our respective journeys since the beginning of the podcast, discussing personal growth, community building, and navigating the transition periods of life, including:
Highs and lows of community building - roles of leadership and the challenges of creating community outside of the Mormon paradigmAuthenticity and deconstruction - emphasizing the importance of living authentically and the ongoing process of deconstructing past beliefs and structures.Emotional rollercoaster and mental health challenges faced during the pandemic and their subsequent journeys toward stability.Embracing a more deliberate and grounded approach to life and community, characterized by a slower, deeper rhythm and greater self-assuredness.And much more...Welcome back, Peter!
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Doug and Mike dive into the intersection of altered states of consciousness, personal experiences, and the quest for meaning. They explore the contrasts between feelings of nihilism and love, the role of rituals, and the impact of societal structures on individual beliefs and experiences:
Shares recent medicine journeysEgo dissolution and its implications for personal identity and perceptionRole of altered states in understanding reality and the metaphorical aspects of lifeImportance of rituals and communal experiences in providing structure and meaningSocietal constructs like religion and capitalism and their impact on personal beliefsDynamic between love and hateTransitory nature of emotions and the value of living in the momentImportance of communal living and the challenges it poses in avoiding cult-like dynamics
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Mike and Doug discuss:
Landing on their new band name "Bombadilio"AI and artMormon mission trauma and never being aloneThe impact of the church's teaching that former sins returnAlternating the polarities of lying and sharing too muchAuthentic musical expressionAnd much moreFollow along with Bombadilio:
Instagram: @bombadilio_music
Twitch (Livestreaming): Bombadilio_Music
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Doug and Mike share tales from their wildly inspiring weekend at "Something Chill on a Friday Night" and chat about the harsh return to the daily grind, sharing their thoughts on creativity, life transitions, and the magic of community, including:
A look back at a weekend filled with so many magical beingsThe comedown from peak experiences to the realities of 9-to-5 lifeHow creativity acts as a lifeline through life's more mundane moments.Staying playful and curious in the face of adulting -
Brandon Crockett and Cody Noconi are the co-producers of the documentary "EntheoMagus," a 40-minute introduction to the psychedelic origins of Mormonism. The film is having free screenings the weekend of April 27-29th in Salt Lake City and in Portland, OR May 11th. Tickets to the showings can be found in the links below.
In this episode, they discuss a bit of the content and production process of the documentary. And with Doug and Mike, they go in depth into the new age of Mormonism that seems to be coming forth right now and its implications in regards to psychedelic use and beyond.
Tickets to the documentary EntheoMagus: https://seerstonedproductions.com/tickets
Trailer to EntheoMagus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0uHmmToTec
Cody bio:Cody is the author of âThe Psychedelic History of Mormonism, Magic and Drugs,â a 500-page book on the possible connections of psychedelics to Mormon history and many academic papers on the subject. He is the Co-Producer and Writer of EntheoMagus.
He can be reached for podcast interviews at [email protected].
Brandon bio:
As a first-time filmmaker, Brandon applied 15 years of production skills he learned from a career in advertising to become the Co-Producer and Director of EntheoMagus.
He also hosts âRoughly Stonedâ (part of the Mormons on Mushrooms podcast network) and is a backer of the psilocybin facilitator matchmaking service GoodFacilitators.com.
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If you want to hear more in-depth research on the entheogenic and magical traditions of Joseph Smith's family, this is the episode for you! This is far more detail than what is presented in the documentary EntheoMagus. In this episode, Alex presents the same lecture he gave at a public symposium in Salt Lake City in May 2023. There are visual slides to go with the lecture, which you can request from Alex if you reach out to him at one of the contact options below.
Tickets to the documentary EntheoMagus: https://seerstonedproductions.com/tickets
Trailer to EntheoMagus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0uHmmToTec
Alex's Website: https://alexcriddle.com/
Philosophy and Psychedelics Course: https://alexcriddle.com/psychedelics-course/
Email Alex for the presentation slides: [email protected]
Joseph Smith Sr. Dream: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/lucy-mack-smith-history-1845/59
Lucy Mack Smith Dream: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/lucy-mack-smith-history-1845/56
Solomon Mack Autobiography: https://archive.org/details/narraitvesicofli00mack
About Alex:
Alex Criddle is an independent researcher of psychedelics, philosophy, religious history, and consciousness. He has worked as a historian of Mormonism, been a research assistant at a ketamine clinic, created curriculum for clinical psychedelic certifications, written for many psychedelic outlets, and taught courses on psychedelics. He is one of the key researchers featured in the documentary EntheoMagus and some of his research can be found here. -
Mike and Doug discuss the sexual basis of our instincts, along with vulnerability, sexual identity, fluidity and exploration and their upcoming show at Something Chill on a Friday Night
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Mike and Stephanie vent recent frustrations around trying to figure out life in middle age after leaving Mormonism, including:
Feeling disproportional amounts of guilt, shame and fearEx-Mormon RumspringasThe call to live a slower lifestylePublic projection and perceptionEmbracing life's uncertaintiesAnd much more...
Mormons on Mushrooms â Ways to Contribute
Our podcast is supported by our amazing listeners and magical community. If youâd like to energetically contribute to what weâre creating, there are several ways to do so:Become a Patreon
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