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Episode 39 – In this episode of The James Xander Trip, I’m joined by Ivonne Solther, one of the students from our Unlock God Mode community. We dive deep into the themes of personal growth, life lessons, and the profound transformations that can happen when you truly align with your purpose.Ivonne shares how she discovered the Unlock God Mode course through her journey of physical healing, exploring the power of the mind, and the works of Neville Goddard. She explains how visualization and manifestation have been crucial in her recovery and overall personal development.Throughout the episode, we discuss:The significance of community and how connecting with like-minded individuals can propel you forward.Ivonne’s experiences of blending personal growth with service, emphasizing that we all have gifts to share.Shifting perspectives on money, moving from a place of heaviness to one of abundance and appreciation.The importance of following what lights you up, even if you don’t know where it will lead, and trusting the process.Lessons learned from time spent in India, where Ivonne reflects on the depth of connection through eye contact and energy.We also explore the deeper understanding of time, how our perception of it shapes our reality, and the role of appreciation in every aspect of life—from relationships to money.Connect with Ivonne Solther:• Website

Episode 38 – Steve Pavlina is a cosmic explorer, author, international speaker, and coach dedicated to helping people create extraordinary lives. His personal development website has attracted more than 100 million visitors, and he has written more than 1800 articles on a broad range of self-development topics. In this expansive and introspective episode, I sit down with Steve to explore the depths of reality, consciousness, and the mind-bending experiences that come from psychedelics like Ayahuasca and psilocybin. We dive into the nature of subjective reality, discuss the power of releasing resistance, and share personal stories that challenge the boundaries of what is possible in both individual and collective growth.In this episode, Steve offers profound insights on releasing resistance, living shamelessly, and intentionally co-creating reality with others. Together, we uncover how we can move beyond limitations and embrace the infinite potential of the simulator we live in, ultimately posing the question: can we unlock "God Mode" in this cosmic game we call life?Expect to learn:The difference between subjective and objective reality and how our beliefs shape what we consider real.How to treat reality as a dream simulation to manifest outcomes, big and small.The playful nature of reality and how interacting with it leads to synchronicities.How to set intentions as invitations, allowing reality to respond in surprising ways.Building a relationship with reality through gratitude and trust, like a personal connection.How gratitude for all experiences, including challenges, can elevate your life.Tips for overcoming shame and guilt through vulnerability and personal transformation.Effective visualization and manifestation practices for deeper emotional experiences.How to normalize wealth and make abundance feel natural.Shifting to a neutral relationship with money, seeing it as a tool, not a stressor.The power of surrendering financial stress and letting go of fear about being broke.How to reframe stressful experiences as growth opportunities.Why neediness repels abundance and adopting a relaxed mindset invites more.The importance of gratitude for scarcity in creating a foundation for future abundance.How beliefs and intentions shape reality, offering ways to break past old limits.Steve’s experiences with astral projection and how they shifted his perspective.Aligning energetically with your desires to open new possibilities.The power of group manifestation to amplify results in subjective reality.The healing power of Ayahuasca and other plant medicines.How psychedelics teach letting go and flowing with life’s surprises.The concept of holographic reality, where everyone reflects aspects of your journey.Exploring God Mode and higher levels of consciousness when ready.Overcoming shame and resistance to fully embrace life’s joyful experiences.The impact of group psychedelic journeys and shared intentions on collective reality.How co-creating with others can stretch your reality and manifest new possibilities.Connect with Steve Pavlina:• Website• Courses• Contact

Episode 37 – Danny Miranda is a writer, podcast host, and retreat leader who delves into spirituality, personal growth, and the pursuit of conscious living. He is known for his deep explorations of self-love, meditation, and upleveling one's life. As the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast, he has interviewed some of the leading voices in personal development, spirituality, and success.In this episode, we cover:• Danny's spiritual journey and his path to self-love• How meditation opened up synchronicities in his life• The importance of community and support when upleveling• Navigating fear and courage in moments of personal growth• Danny’s advice on holding higher frequencies and aligning with your true self• Healing relationships, including deep conversations about forgiveness and family dynamics• Practical practices for deepening your connection with God and self-love• The role of courage in living authentically• Danny’s views on manifestation and abundance• And much more!Connect with Danny Miranda:• Twitter• Instagram• YouTube

Episode 36 — In this episode, James Xander is joined by Dion Mensink, a performance strategist who works with artists, creators, and entrepreneurs to master themselves and reach higher levels of success. With a focus on energy, self-esteem, discipline, and focus, Dion helps high achievers unleash their full potential in both business and life. His mission is simple: empower people to step into their personal mastery and transcend their limitations.In this episode, James and Dion dive deep into the realm of personal mastery, exploring how self-development, fearlessness, and focus can completely transform a person's life. Dion shares stories from his own journey, including his surprising breakthrough using psychedelics and how he helps others achieve peak performance. They also discuss the nuances of balancing personal growth with professional success, and why patience, focus, and conscious living are keys to thriving in today’s fast-paced world.Topics Discussed:- What is personal mastery, and why it's more about acceptance than control- Dion's journey into self-development, sparked by a chance encounter with a podcast- The power of energy, self-esteem, and worldview as the foundation for success- Overcoming limiting beliefs and the importance of awareness in achieving goals- Dion's intense personal story about overcoming a fear of dogs through 5-MeO-DMT- The seven building blocks of personal mastery: energy, self-esteem, worldview, knowledge, focus, discipline, and patience- How your business is an extension of yourself and the importance of mastering your inner world to grow your outer world- The art of deep work: training your brain for maximum focus and productivity- How billionaires think differently from millionaires, and why performance is everything- Discovering your passion, skills, and what the world needs- The role of journaling in developing self-awareness and growth- How to listen to and develop your own voice, free from societal influence- The spiritual and transformative experiences Dion had with 5-MeO-DMT- The role psychedelics play in enhancing creativity, problem-solving, and personal mastery- How environment shapes both behavior and mindset- Balancing structure and flow in life- The importance of mastering the mundane and creating systems for success- Why psychedelics, meditation, and fitness are powerful tools for self-optimization- The profound lessons learned from spiritual experiences like DMT, and how they shape one’s worldview and missionThis episode is a powerful journey into mastering yourself, tapping into your inner voice, and transcending the limits of the mind. Whether you're seeking personal mastery, exploring psychedelics, or simply looking to optimize your performance, Dion’s insights will inspire and empower you.Connect with Dion Mensink:• Twitter @dionmensink• Instagram @dionmensink

Episode 35 — James Xander (@emperorjames) joins Jamie White (@jamiewhite) on The University of Life podcast. We dive into my journey with mushrooms, the spirit of psychedelics, and how we can navigate these worlds for the purpose of personal growth and soul evolution.Thank you Jamie for the beautiful conversation and for inviting me on your podcast!Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!Connect with Jamie White:• Instagram• Podcast • Website

Episode 34 — Former NFL player, breathwork guide, and spiritual explorer Joe Fauria (@bigjoe) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip podcast for a profound exploration of the heart, love, grief, his psychedelic explorations (Peyote, Bufo, and mushrooms), the power of breathwork, and the life lessons he's learned on his spiritual path.Thank you Joe for your wisdom, energy, and presence. It was an absolute pleasure to have you on The James Xander Trip!Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!Connect with Joe Fauria:• Instagram• Website

Episode 33 — Eva Kaszycki (@evakaszycki.co) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) for a masterclass on wealth energetics, the masculine and feminine aspects of money, and how to step into wealth consciousness. At the end of the episode, there’s a special wealth consciousness activation that Eva is going to do for you, so stick around till the end.This is a super potent, special episode. It was initially recorded just for my private community, The God Mode Mastermind, but we decided to share this one publicly because there’s just so much value in it, and I wanted you to get a chance to experience Eva’s insights and downloads. If you want access to more workshops like this, we’re doing weekly masterclasses in my private community, you can join my mastermind at unlockgodmode.org, that’ll give you access to my course, the community, and access to all the previous workshop recordings.Thank you so much for listening, have a blessed day, and may you be prosperous!Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!Connect with Eva Kaszycki:• Instagram• Website• Linktree• YouTube

Episode 32 – What would happen if 1 billion people on Earth took psilocybin at the same time, on the same day, and we had a worldwide mushroom trip?Join the mission: 1BillionHumans.comIn this podcast, Jessica Meister interviews me about my journey with psychedelics, the 1 Billion Humans mission, what mushrooms have taught me, my Ayahuasca ceremonies, how my first DMT trip changed my life, the importance of integration, how magic mushrooms enable us to perceive future timelines, and so much more.It was a delight to talk with Jessica – thank you for inviting me on your pod! Go check out Jessica's podcast at Magik and the Modern Psychonaut.(This episode was originally published in 2023 on Jessica's pod, but I haven't shared it on my podcast before.)Watch this video on YouTube. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more psychedelic episodes!Links:• YouTube channel @emperorjames• YouTube channel @jamesxandertripResources:• The Mushroom Trip Checklist• The Mushroom Trip Playlist• 4 Essential Touchstones for Your Trip• 1:1 Cosmic Guidance Call with James

Episode 31 — Rizwan Syed joins James Xander (@emperorjames) for a deep conversation about his mushroom experiences, his journey with Unlock God Mode, his morning routine and success habits, what he's learned about relationships and love, and why forgiveness is the ultimate key.Riz is one of the members of my mastermind. Join the mastermind through the Unlock God Mode course at unlockgodmode.org.Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!» Join Unlock God Mode, James Xander's 30-Day Mental Mastery Course « Resources mentioned:• Busting Loose from the Money Game book• Breathwork Course that Riz mentioned

Episode 30 – In this unique episode, I guide my friend Marc Brunner (@iammarcsamuel) on his first heroic mushroom trip.In the first part of this episode, we explore Marc's intentions and feelings prior to the trip. After the trip, we return to the podcast and find out what happened during the trip, what Marc experienced on 5 grams of potent psilocybin, and what lessons and insights he's learned.This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you're embarking on your own psychedelic adventure, I highly recommend using my free Mushroom Trip Checklist (mushroomchecklist.com) to know what to do before, during, and after your trip.You can also find my unique mushroom playlists at mushroomplaylist.com.Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!Connect with Marc Brunner:• Twitter• Instagram

Episode 29 — Iggy Garcia (@awakenwithiggy) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip podcast, for a deep conversation about his mushroom experiences, Ayahuasca, the profound effect Bufo (5-MeO-DMT) has had on his life, his wealth and money principles, his manifestation techniques, and so much more. Iggy Garcia is a holistic business coach and breathwork facilitator who helps wellness experts launch & grow their business while creating a life of freedom, abundance & impact.  Connect with Iggy Garcia: • Instagram • Website 

Episode 28 – In this unique episode, I guide my friend Zach Schenken (@zdschenken) on his very first mushroom journey. In the first part of this episode, we explore Zach's intentions and feelings prior to the trip. After the trip, we return to the podcast and find out what happened during the trip, what Zach experienced, and what lessons and insights he's learned.This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you're embarking on your own psychedelic adventure, I highly recommend using my free Mushroom Trip Checklist (mushroomchecklist.com) to know what to do before, during, and after your trip.You can also find my unique mushroom playlists at mushroomplaylist.com. Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!

Episode 27 — Jakob Gricar (@jakobgricar) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) for a second time on The James Xander Trip podcast, for a deep conversation about the heart, relationships, intuition, psychedelics, following one's Divine Path, and so much more.Jakob Gricar is a spiritual entrepreneur, transformation catalyst, and deep space creator. He brings a toolbox of everything he's learnt through over ten years of spiritual practice and deep exploration of countless fields of knowledge – from transpersonal psychology, psychedelic integration, shadow work, breathwork facilitation, CBT coaching, tapping, nervous system regulation tools, Vedic philosophy, working with plant medicine and more.Jakob's mission is to empower you to step into your true potential and become the architect of your destiny.Watch this episode on YouTube » Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!CHAPTERS:Connect with Jakob Gricar:• Instagram• Website

Episode 26 — Acclaimed author and keynote speaker Dorota Stańczyk (@dorotastanczykart) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip podcast for a profound exploration of the heart, the nuances of self-love, the truth behind rejection, dropping our masks, and healing from the conditioning that shapes us.Together, we tackle the tough questions about the nature of emotions, why we often betray ourselves, navigating the emotion of anger, understanding people-pleasing tendencies, how to create alignment in each moment, and staying connected to the Divine.Thank you Dorota for your profound wisdom and presence. It was an absolute pleasure to have you on The James Xander Trip!Watch the full conversation on YouTube » Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!CHAPTERS:Connect with Dorota Stanczyk:• Instagram• Website• YouTubeIn this episode, we dive into:• Importance of self-love and self-awareness• Unconditional acceptance and surrender in healing and reconnecting with wholeness• The concept of unbecoming and embracing all aspects of oneself• The impact of childhood experiences on self-love and self-awareness• The journey of reconnecting with wholeness and unlearning societal conditioning• The difference between self-love and self-worth• The concept of dropping masks and not cheating on oneself• Balancing acceptance and compatibility in relationships• The impact of energy dynamics and mirroring in relationships• The role of altered states of consciousness in the journey of self-discovery

Episode 25 — Damian Schechter (@damian_theallrounder) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip, for a deep, DMT-infused conversation about his psychedelic adventures with Changa, Ayahuasca, San Pedro, Kambo, and other plant medicines, and what he's learned from each one. Thank you Damian for joining me for a second time on the podcast, and sharing wisdom and experiences with me. Always a pleasure. Tune into episode #18 to hear the first conversation I had with Damian, where we dove into his experiences with breathwork and mushrooms (psilocybin). Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes! CHAPTERS:Connect with Damian Schechter:• Instagram @damian_theallrounder• Instagram @travelwithdamo 

Episode 24 — Gabor Orszaczky (@orszaczky) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip for a profound conversation on Bufo, Ayahausca, Love, Source, and aligning your Life with the Divine. Wow. What an episode. Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes! Connect with Gabor Orszaczky:• Instagram @orszaczky• Instagram @age.of.aquarius.ofc

Episode 23 — James Xander (@emperorjames) joins Tom Spark (@tomspark_) as a guest on The Spark Podcast, for a deep conversation on the nature of reality, manifestation, the works of Neville Goddard, the power of psychedelics, raising your standards and having strong boundaries, and so much more. Thanks so much to Tom for hosting such a great conversation! I'm delighted to republish it here on The James Xander Trip. Watch this episode on YouTube. Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes! And go give Tom Spark some love on his YouTube channel! CHAPTERS:Connect with Tom Spark:• Instagram• YouTube• The Spark Podcast (Spotify)

Episode 22 — Bonnie Boyda (@bonnie.boyda) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip for an insightful conversation on manifestation, reality expanders, navigating your 30's, the importance of having a strong 'why', the benefits of coaching and the patterns she notices in her clients, her first mushroom trip experience, what she's learned about love and relationships, and so much more.Thank you Bonnie for joining me on this trip, and sharing your wisdom, passion, and energy! Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes!In this episode, Bonnie and I dive into:• how to stay high energy• how to get out of a funk• consistency and momentum• the importance of having a strong 'why'• building up your self-worth and self-love• overcoming your limiting beliefs• mirror work / mirror techniques• finding your 'expanders'• manifestation techniques• embodiment; how to embody a state • how to become aware of self-sabotage • the importance of gratitude • navigating one's 30's • relationships & love • the benefits of being single • masculine vs feminine dynamics • your relationship with money • spirituality and the power of prayer • Bonnie's first mushroom trip • the benefits of coaching • stretching the 'upper limit' • and much more Chapters:

Episode 21 — Maggie Moon (@maggiemooon) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip, for a deep conversation about relationships, love, masculine vs feminine, connecting with your inner child, trauma transmutation, energy healing, spinal energetics, psychedelic journeys, intuition, following one's spiritual path, what happened during her Kundalini awakening, and so much more. This was a very flowy, beautiful conversation! Thank you so much to Maggie for joining me on this trip, and sharing your wisdom around relationships, energy healing, inner work, self-love, and spirit.  Watch this episode on YouTube »  Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes! CHAPTERS:Connect with Maggie Moon:• Instagram• WebsiteTools and modalities mentioned:• EMDR Therapy• Network spinal / Spinal energetics• Mushrooms & AyahuascaBooks mentioned in this episode:• The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer • The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz • Your Word is Your Wand by Florence Scovel Shinn • The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida 

Episode 20 — Cecile Duret (@cecile.duret) joins James Xander (@emperorjames) on The James Xander Trip, for a deep & insightful conversation about leadership, purpose, relationships, love, heartbreak, surrender, trust, showing up, integrity, responsibility, faith in the Divine, following one's spiritual path, vulnerability & strength, and so much more. I loved this conversation! Thank you so much to Cecile for joining me on this episode, and sharing your passion around leadership, confidence, personal growth, and spirit.  Subscribe to the @jamesxandertrip YouTube for future episodes! Connect with Cecile Duret:• Instagram • LinkedInAuthors & concepts mentioned in this episode:• 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly