Welcome to Spirit Gym. What if everything you thought you knew about cannabis was only scratching the

surface? What if the edible you casually take to sleep could be sending you into a full-blown

psychedelic experience, or worse, a chemically engineered fog you can't shake for days? What if

cannabis was more than a recreational substance? What if,

used properly, it could activate specific brainwave states, support neuroplasticity, and function

as a legitimate psychedelic therapy? In this episode, Paul is joined by Ryan Sprague,

plant medicine educator, ceremonial guide, and creator of the Conscious Cannabis Collective,

as well as the world's first legal psychedelic certification program using cannabis.

Together they dive deep into the misunderstood magic of cannabis as a true psychedelic tool for personal growth, healing, and even

spiritual awakening. They explore the dirty secrets of the cannabis industry, why most edibles

aren't what they seem, how cannabis can shift your brain into theta states, and how it stacks

up against heavy hitters like ayahuasca and mushrooms. This isn't about getting high.

This is about rewiring the mind, supporting trauma integration and using a widely misunderstood

plant for profound human potential. But before we dive in, we'd like to say thank you for listening,

as this podcast would not be possible without you, our subscribers and followers.

We'd also like to thank our sponsors, Organify, Bioptimizers, Paleo Valley, Wild Pastures, Peak Life and Correct.

You'll hear their special offers and discounts throughout this episode, or you can visit the show notes page at

Paulcheck.com forward slash podcast. And if you want to explore the deeper levels of connection

and conversation available in Paul's Spirit Gym membership community, you can go to myspiritjim.com

for details. So get ready to roll with us, literally or metaphorically,

as Paul and Ryan uncover what cannabis can really do when used with intention.

Well, it's been a while since you and I hung out here at the old podcast Central

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