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#60: Theo Fotopoulos: Shadow Work, Psychedelics, and the Path of Initiation

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Theo Fotopoulos — psychosomatic coach, plant medicine facilitator, and men’s work leader — to explore the depths of shadow work, initiation, and the mysteries of consciousness.Theo has lived a life on the edge: near-death experiences, years of men’s coaching, dozens of plant medicine ceremonies, and relentless initiations into both shadow and light. What he’s discovered along the way is a path of radical honesty, embodiment, and service.Together, we dive into:Theo’s near-death experiences and how they shattered his identity.The turning point that led him from PTSD into plant medicine.Why integration is the work — and why chasing ceremonies misses the point.How the body’s nervous system is the true gatekeeper for psychedelic depth.The vital importance of rites of passage and initiation for modern men.Cannabis as the “dark feminine” and how to work with her consciously.Bufo, Ayahuasca, Kambo, and the initiations that broke Theo open.The danger of spiritual bypassing and the shadow of “love and light.”The future of humanity: collective shadow work, split realities, and the return to wholeness.Why you will find your light by going into your darknessThe lesson Theo would leave to the next generationThis episode is for anyone walking the path of initiation — seekers, leaders, facilitators, and those who know there is more to life than meets the eye.Resources & Mentions:King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert MooreJoseph Campbell — “Follow your bliss”The Cosmic Matrix Podcast (Bernhard Guenther & Laura Matsue)Connect with TheoInstagramIf this episode touched you, share it with a friend and subscribe to The James Xander Trip for more conversations on psychedelics, consciousness, and the path of initiation.
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#59: Dedy Tien: Grandmother's Lesson: The Secrets of Ayahuasca & The Integrity of the Soul

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear brother and friend, Dedy Tien – co-founder of a free school for 250 children in Bali, author, entrepreneur, and devoted father – to explore the raw truth of his journey through Ayahuasca, Bufo, and psilocybin mushrooms.In this episode, we dive into:Dedy’s upbringing in BaliThe life-changing influence of mentorsHow cosmic seeds shape the course of our livesShifting from scarcity to abundanceLeadership lessonsThe call of the plant medicineThe purge, the shadows, and “clean frequency” of an Ayahuasca ceremonyNo false notes: singing and moving in perfect resonance with your divine natureIntegration vs. bypass – living the truths Grandmother shows youDedy’s journey at the God Mode RetreatFatherhood lessonsLegacy & impactThis episode an odyssey through plant medicine, leadership, and truth. If you’ve ever wondered what Ayahuasca truly teaches – or how to bring the lessons back into everyday life – this conversation will move you.Resources MentionedGood Morning Legend podcastThe God Mode Retreat1 Billion Humans MissionBooks & Teachings MentionedThe Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. WattlesThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiCashflow Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleStillness Speaks by Eckhart TolleThe Golden Key by Emmet FoxCHAPTERS: