Join us on No Simple Road this week as we embark on a profound journey through the realms of psychedelics and personal transformation. Our guest, Cesar Marin of Cultivating Wisdom.net, shares his remarkable story of discovering the power of plant medicine at 54. His late-in-life psychedelic awakening sheds light on the often untold narratives of those who find these experiences in their golden years. Together, we discuss the societal shifts around psychedelics, the therapeutic potential for personal rebirth, and how embracing these experiences can lead to dramatic shifts in life perspectives, particularly for those well into adulthood. We chat candidly regarding the symbiotic relationship between art, music, and psychedelics. With the transformative tales of a former CNN journalist, we underscore the impact of psychedelics on mental health and spiritual enlightenment. Each anecdote, from sharing psychedelic experiences with family to integrating them into our daily lives, illuminates the ongoing dance between the internal self and the external world, inviting listeners to consider the profound growth that can arise from these substances. We close with a focus on the future of psychedelic medicine and education, contemplating the advances and challenges that lie ahead. Our discussion takes an otherworldly turn as we ponder the possibility of psychedelics as extraterrestrial technologies and the spiritual awakenings they can prompt. So, gather your curiosity and join us for a conversation that spans the intimate details of individual transformation to the broader implications of these ancient yet ever-relevant plant medicines. To learn more about Cesar head over to www.cultivatingwisdom.net -Make Sure to visit NORTHBOUND COFFEE ROASTERS for the best Deadhead roasted and delicious coffees + get free shipping with the PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.