Greg Spivak: Psychedelics, Microdosing, and Enhancing Your Consciousness.

Did you know that by dissolving your ego, you're able to have a new perception of reality? Welcome to another episode of the Biohacking Beauty podcast brought to you by Young Goose Skincare! In this episode, host Amitay Eshel, the CEO of Young Goose, is joined by Greg Spivak. We discuss psychedelics, the benefits of microdosing, and best practices for having a psychedelic experience. Greg Spivak is a Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Nutritionist. He has spent a lifetime studying the art and science of what it means to live an optimal life through physical, mental, and spiritual means. What we discuss: 00:04:20 Why seeing beauty in our surroundings is very crucial for living a happy life 00:09:12 Psychedelics as a continuation of consciousness 00:17:52 Greg’s journey with psychedelics 00:25:35 The connection between microdosing and macrodosing 00:29:43 Best practices for having a psychedelic experience 00:35:21 What would constitute as a microdose 00:39:33 The benefits of microdosing 00:48:46 The best time of day to microdose 00:52:59 How often should you have a macro dose psychedelic experience? 00:57:00 The history of psychedelic research Key Takeaways: A micro dose has almost the same effect on your brain as a macro dose, but on a smaller scale so you can still be functional in your day to day life. Microdosing is just another tool of consciousness, like meditation, breath work, and purposeful kinds of exercise. It helps you to see more light and be more in tune with your day. When you're in a psychedelic state, it's essentially an altered state of consciousness where your ego is now down. When you dissolve your ego and look at things from a more blank slate, you're able to have a new perception of reality. To learn more about Young Goose: Website: https://www.younggoose.com/ Instagram: @young_goose_skincare Get 20% off your first purchase by using code PODCAST20 at www.younggoose.com To learn more about Greg: Instagram: @ofx_coach Learn more about Muse: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6376311/young-goose-referrals