Laura Dawn, founder of Grow Medicine, joins Paul F. Austin to explore the intersection between psychedelics and creative problem-solving. Through her signature Mastermind Programs and Plant Medicine Retreats, Laura Dawn weaves together science with ancient wisdom. She teaches business and thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals how to mindfully explore psychedelics and sacred plant medicines as powerful visionary tools for inner transformation, fostering emotional resiliency and unlocking new depths to our creative potential. Through mindset, somatic coaching, and plant medicine integration, she inspires leaders to align body, mind, and heart to get unstuck and take centered action in alignment with a deeper sense of purpose to influence meaningful change. Laura Dawn has a Masters in Science specializing in Creativity & Change Leadership. Her degree explores the intersection between psychedelics and creative problem-solving, helping leaders and teams consciously work with sacred plant medicines to think more creatively and cultivate heart-centered leadership in order to unlock innovative solutions to the complex challenges we collectively face. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Highlights: Laura’s current transition from Austin, Texas, to Costa Rica. Grow Medicine, Laura’s donation- and education-based platform. Laura’s evolutionary path with psychedelic medicines, starting at an early age. The two burgeoning studies of psychedelics and creativity—and how they come together. Laura’s Systems Change Model for Psychedelic Leadership. Episode Links: Laura’s Website Laura’s Instagram Grow Medicine Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund Blessings of the Forest UMIYAC Laura’s podcast, The Psychedelic Leadership Podcast Third Wave Coaching Certification Book, Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler & Jamie Wheal Third Wave’s Virtual Summit (Featuring Laura) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Words Are Vibrations Podcast Hosted by James McCrae Book, How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis by JamesMcCrae These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This podcast is brought to you by Third Wave’s Mushroom Grow Kit. Get the tools you need to grow mushrooms along with an in-depth guide to finding spores.