Paul Austin is one of the world’s foremost experts when it comes to both safety and access to plant medicines. Since founding Third Wave in 2015, he’s dedicated himself to changing the culture and conversation around psychedelics. Inspired by his own early experiences with LSD and psilocybin mushrooms, Paul now sees it as his mission to help legalize psychedelic substances through the lens of intentional and responsible use. Paul talks about the third wave of psychedelics that we’re currently experiencing, navigating the complex legality of plant medicines in the United States, microdosing 101, and using legal ready-made plant medicine products. For those of you curious about plant medicine and psychedelics, this one will be super helpful in your exploration.   07:08 — How Paul Got Into Psychedelics & Plant Medicine Finding cannabis and psilocybin An eye-opening LSD trip in the Serengeti Recognizing the shifting narrative around psychedelics Uncovering what the latest research had to say about it Pushing psychedelics into the mainstream Using them to solve some of the universe’s biggest problems   12:02 — The History of Psychedelics The nonlinear nature of time The ways psychedelics have been used throughout civilization How the third wave of psychedelics is aiming to shift consciousness How psychedelics open us up to making new connections Government regulation Destigmatizing psychedelic use Using psychedelics intentionally   1:06:20 — Microdosing 101 Where the term microdosing came from How microdosing became mainstream The experience and impact of microdosing LSD Doing the work to change your life Having an integrative psychedelic experience Finding the right mentor to guide you through your journey   1:49:37 — Navigating the Legality of Psychedelics Third Wave’s Ultimate Guide To Safely Sourcing Psychedelics Growing your own psilocybin mushrooms What compounds are legal in what areas Finding a community to support you   More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. Connect with Luke on social media to learn how to take your lifestyle to the next level, plus catch exclusive live interviews & events: INSTAGRAM - @lukestorey // instagram.com/lukestorey/ FACEBOOK - facebook.com/MrLukeStorey/ TWITTER - @MrLukeStorey // twitter.com/MRLUKESTOREY YOUTUBE - youtube.com/c/LukeStorey THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: INSIDETRACKER. When you do what you love–like running, like racing, like enjoying the great outdoors–you want to do it for life. InsideTracker can help. InsideTracker was founded in 2009 by leading scientists in aging, genetics, and biometrics. Using their patented algorithm, InsideTracker analyzes your body's data to provide you with a clear picture of what's going on inside you and to offer you science-backed recommendations for positive diet and lifestyle changes. Then InsideTracker tracks your progress every day, every step of the way toward reaching your performance goals and living a longer, healthier life. You can get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store for a limited time by going to: insidetracker.com/luke.   AND...   AIRDOCTOR. Did you know indoor air can be 2-5x (or even up to 100 times!) more polluted than outdoor, according to EPA research. Clean air is one of the fastest and easiest ways we can have a positive impact on our health. That’s why you’ve got to check out AirDoctor.  You breathe 20,000 breaths per day. AirDoctor filters out dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. AirDoctor uses an UltraHEPA filter that’s been independently tested to remove 99.99% of tested bacteria and viruses, plus virtually everything like pollen, dust, and smoke. You can get up to $300 off your AirDoctor unit by visiting airdoctorpro.com/luke.   AND…   BLUBLOX. The REMedy Sleep Mask blocks out 100% of the light around you while you’re sleeping, setting you up for a blissful night’s rest. And it’s not just great for better sleep — it can also be used for meditation, deep touch pressure therapy, air travel