In today's trippy installment, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the man who calls himself the Laughing Dragon. He has turned the exploration of consciousness into a life path with the goal of uniting people through unconditional love. His disciplined lifestyle has the goal of holding the highest state of unconditional love possible. Prepare to be taken on a journey as Laughing Dragon shares his lessons from exploring the multiverse, sitting in ceremony with ayahuasca, and the transformative experiences available to expand our consciousness when partnering with plant medicine and psychedelics.  The episode begins with Laughing Dragon opening up about his personal struggles early in life, including a challenging upbringing and overcoming insomnia and PTSD with the help of plant medicine and psychedelics. We dive deep into Laughing Dragon's captivating story, exploring how he stumbled upon the world of amanita muscaria mushrooms and what led him to embrace a path of shamanism.  From there, we unravel the mysterious goals of the amanita muscaria experience and uncover the active ingredients responsible for its unique effects. Oh, and get ready for some mind-boggling folklore origins that connect Santa Claus himself to these magical mushrooms. Laughing Dragon also warns of the risks involved in microdosing amanita and imparts valuable lessons he's learned about consciousness from his daily ayahuasca use. If you're curious about foraging amanita muscaria in the United States or seeking microdosing recommendations, we've got you covered. And stay tuned to discover the intriguing story behind how Laughing Dragon earned his name. If you’re curious about who psychedelics could help, how to use it, and ways to open a portal to other timelines, you’re really going to dig this conversation. It's a wild ride, my friends. Let's dive in! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:00:07 — Laughing Dragon’s Journey: Using Plant Medicine to Heal Trauma & Chronic Insomnia • Healing from a challenging upbringing and PTSD • How he got into the world of plant medicine and psychedelics  • What led him to commit to a path of shamanism  • When and how he turned a page on his health journey • Overcoming chronic insomnia • Discovering and dosing amanita muscaria  • Goals of the amanita muscaria experience • Active ingredients that provide the experience • Animals and amanita mushrooms • How to identify amanita mushrooms • Looking out for dangerous mushrooms  00:24:32 — Amanita Muscaria: Legalities, Historical Relevance & Lessons in Consciousness • The legal situation of amanita muscaria • The Russian link to shamanism and embracing microcultures • Folklore origins that relate Santa Clause to amanita muscaria • Risks involved in microdosing amanita • Lessons learned about consciousness from daily ayahuasca use • Exploring different timelines in the multiverse • The key to changing humanity’s consciousness 00:58:37 — The Spirituality of Death, Microdosing & The Birth of Laughing Dragon • Accepting death as a way to consciousness • Advice to anyone feeling hopeless in life  • The spiritual implications of death by suicide • The process of foraging amanita muscaria in the U.S. • Microdosing and preparation recommendations • How gaba can physiologically impact REM sleep • The difference in consuming it in tinctures vs. tea • The story behind how he got his name More about this episode. Watch on YouTube. THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: JUST THRIVE. Nearly every American adult has insufficient levels of vitamin K2. Adding a daily