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We are excited to invite Mathia Milani back for another episode on the Mangu.tv podcast series.  Mathia Milani is one of the founders of Tierra Iris, a living ecosystem rooted in Ibiza and expanding beyond it. What began as an experiment in regenerative farming has grown into an ongoing practice of community living — where land, relationships, and shared responsibility are learned through daily life. Tierra Iris brings together creative and conscious people to explore what it truly means to live and work together: navigating care, conflict, commitment, and reciprocity in alignment with natural cycles. It is both a home and a learning field — imperfect, alive, and continuously evolving. In addition, he is developing a retreat centre in Tuscany called Madre Selva. Mathia speaks about experimental living, sharing some of the challenging moments he experienced during the process of creating and growing Tierra Iris. Giancarlo and Mathia discuss the impact of community living, sharing their own experiences of spaces in Ibiza,  and the benefits of these places for growth and development.  Mathia shares his plans for his new project, Madre Selva, a retreat centre in Tuscany and speaks about the space and the practices they intend to share from there.

We are delighted to host Dr Ansgar Rougemont-Bücking on this episode of the mangu.tv podcast.  Ansgar is a Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist, researcher, and author specialising in addiction, traumatic dissociation, and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. His integrative, transdisciplinary work combines neuroscience, depth psychology, and cultural analysis to examine how unresolved trauma shapes individual and collective behaviour. In his book Vampirocene: How Structural Traumatic Dissociation Is Leading Society into a Spiral of Violence (2023), he proposes the concept of a collective Stockholm syndrome to explain the normalisation of neglect and structural violence. He describes three contemporary traumatic archetypes: the vampire (narcissistic self-exaggeration), the zombie (dehumanisation), and the werewolf (rage born from fear and deprivation). Rougemont-Bücking calls for a "culture of conscience" to move beyond the dynamics of division and oppression characteristic of the Vampirocene toward a more empathetic, caring Anthropocene. Ansgar speaks about his upbringing in Germany and how it influenced his decision to work with psychotherapy and psychedelics. He shares his academic journey, from studying medicine to specialising in neurology and psychiatry. Ansgar speaks about a challenging moment in his life, and his subsequent discovery of holotropic breathwork & psychedelics. He discusses some of the inspiration behind his book, including authors and studies on traumatic dissociation, as well as three traumatic archetypes.

We are delighted to host Nicolas Ronco on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series.  Nicolas is a global entrepreneur and wellness visionary, with over 25 years of experience spanning wellness, hospitality, technology and media. Founder of YeloSpa, he pioneered an urban sanctuary concept, combining sleep therapy, reflexology, and design, establishing a global benchmark for modern wellness with locations in New York, São Paulo, and San Joan. Previously, he held leadership roles at Time Warner, Trader Classified Media, and Make Music Inc., driving innovation and generating significant revenue growth.  Nicolas has also advised top brands through Groups of Humans and Hope.Tech. Vice Chair of the Immersion Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute, he champions holistic wellbeing worldwide. Educated in Paris and New York, and fluent in three languages, he continues to guide global wellness ventures with cultural and business insights. Nicolas shares the story of his upbringing in Tunisia, with Jewish & Italian heritage and his education in Paris. He speaks about a mystical experience that happened to him whilst living in New York, following a visit to Guru Mai’s ashram, and the impact it had on his life. He shares his first experience with psychedelics later on in life, in Alto Paraiso. Nico talks about his relationships, his struggles with prostate cancer and the benefits he gained from psychedelics. Giancarlo and Nico discuss attachment styles, reincarnation, and altered states of consciousness.

We are excited to host Raffaello Manacorda on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series. Raffaello is an international Tantra teacher and practitioner with over 15 years of experience. He has undergone intensive training in various styles of Yoga. After completing a Master’s degree in Philosophy, Raffaello spent more than twelve years living in alternative communities, experimenting with radically alternative lifestyles. During this period, he encountered Tantra, which developed into a lifelong practice. He serves as lead faculty at the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) and teaches and lectures worldwide. Raffaello is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Wisdom Studies at Ubiquity University in California. He is also the co-creator of the ISTA Practitioner Training, a program for coaches and practitioners in the field of conscious sexuality.  Raffaello discusses conscious sexuality, from his perspective, breaking down the three parts within us from a scientific, political and spiritual framework as well as sharing his perspective on unconscious sexuality.  He looks at the origins, necessity and problematic nature of polarity in sexuality.  Giancarlo and Raffaello discuss to what extent conscious sexuality can be a transpersonal practice. They speak about some of the most controversial sexual practices, and polarities of non-consensual enlightenment vs. a hyper-individualised society and cult of consent. Furthermore, at which point an individual is a set of habits, beliefs and preconceptions, with experiences informed by discomfort and ego, etc. They share a need for a happy medium, over the tendency to lean towards extremes.

We are delighted to host Jorge Ferrer for a third episode on the ⁠Mangu.tv⁠ podcast series.  Jorge Ferrer PhD, is a Spanish-American psychologist, renowned for his pioneering work in transpersonal psychology and the integration of spirituality and sexuality. A former professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies, he developed a participatory approach emphasizing embodied relational and pluralistic understandings of spiritual and sexual experiences. Ferrer coined the term Novogomy to describe relational models that transcend the traditional monogamy polyamory binary, promoting more inclusive and authentic connections. His notable works include Love and Freedom and Novogamia, where he explores the intersection of love, freedom, and spiritual intimacy. Through his international counselling practice, Ferrer supports individuals and couples in navigating infidelity, jealousy, sexual incompatibilities, and open relationships, aiming to foster conscious and fulfilling intimate lives. Jorge supports in unpacking a recent tantra retreat, in which Giancarlo was asked to leave during his level two training. They discuss the catalyst of this decision, Jorge shares from his perspective why it may have been uncomfortable for him and for the school. Jorge and Giancarlo discuss sustaining a monogamous relationship through sexual encounters without orgasm. Jorge speaks about abuse of power, sexual repression and sexual deconditioning. He shares his views on a society that's increasingly in the mind and acting in an addictive, compulsive way, and the importance of integration of instinctual wisdom with our consciousness and the values of the heart.

We are excited to host Stephanie and Giancarlo Canavesio on this episode of the ⁠Mangu.tv⁠ podcast, interviewed by long-term friend and poet, Alexcia Panay.   Stephanie is a psychotherapist devoted to deep healing and conscious transformation. Through her work with presence embodied, she weaves compassionate inquiry with meditative practices to support clients in cultivating self-awareness and authentic expression. Trained by Dr. Gabor Mate, Stephanie brings a trauma-informed lens to her work, specialising in trauma, emotional patterns, and addiction. She empowers individuals to reconnect with their inner truth and vitality. Stephanie's presence is intuitive and grounded, making her a quiet but powerful force for lasting change. Giancarlo is a multidisciplinary entrepreneur focused on meaningful impact. He produced Neurons to Nirvana and 2012: Time for Change, through Mangusta Productions, exploring psychedelics and sustainability. He co-founded Terra Viva, a regenerative farm and founded Difuso Ibiza, revitalising historic Sa Penya homes into spaces for community and transformation. Giancarlo, bridge's media, land stewardship and regenerative living, combining creativity, discipline, and purpose. His ventures foster innovation, conscious living, and resilience. He's not just building businesses, but nurturing cultural and ecological renewal.  Giancarlo and Stephanie delve into their story, the things they most admire about each other, tools for a healthy relationship, and how they alchemised difficult moments in their marriage to grow both together and individually. They discuss ISTA, Compassionate Inquiry, and other modalities, and how these approaches have enabled them to expand in their relationship and as parents.

We are delighted to host Michèle Barocchi on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series.  ​​Michèle Anne Barocchi, MPH, PhD, is a scientist and healing practitioner. She began her public health career in Brazil before joining Novartis, where she led molecular epidemiology and discovered a key immunity biomarker. With over 45 peer-reviewed publications, she has supported the WHO initiatives and the UN Sustainable Development goals. In 2024, she co-founded and now leads MAPS Italy, the official Italian affiliate of MAPS. After a 2015 accident that resulted in the loss of her left leg, Michèle deepened her path in integrative healing. She's a certified breathwork facilitator, yoga instructor, and trained in psychedelic-assisted therapies with MAPS and Polaris Insight Centre. Michèle speaks about her upbringing and turbulent times as a young girl, her involuntary move to America and rebellious teenage years. Michele talks about her difficult relationships and a life-changing accident, which, through healing practices like breathwork, Ayahuasca, and ketamine therapy, she found recovery and purpose.In their conversation, Giancarlo and Michèle delve into mental health and the transformative power of love and breath. They discuss attachment theories, the impact of traumatic upbringings on adult relationships, and Michèle's experiences with healing modalities. Michèle shares her journey from studying yoga to becoming a breath facilitator and her involvement with MAPS in Italy. They speak about the importance of companionship, healing practices, and the resilience that has shaped Michèle's path towards self-discovery and healing.

We are delighted to host Sarah Tilley on the Mangu.tv podcast.  Sarah is a healthcare entrepreneur, psychedelic guide and founder of a Dutch-based legal psychedelic company, Beautiful Space. She is the creator of the Beautiful Space Method of Relational Therapy, a new model of psychedelic-assisted therapy, resetting couples and individuals addressing loss of desire in romantic relationships. A mother, healer, educator and musician, Sarah has been working with plant medicine and altered states for over 20 years. Originally trained in alternative medicine, she most recently studied with Esther Perel and Betty Martin. An advocate for healthcare equality and safe psychedelics, Sarah continues to build a legacy of research, ethics, therapy and training programs contributing to the emerging field of psychedelic wellness. Beautiful Space is in collaboration with Imperial College London on the first study on psilocybin, couples and relationship wellbeing with psychological support. Sarah shares the story of her upbringing in the greenbelt of the UK, where music provided solace amidst a challenging environment. She speaks about her early curiosity in spirituality, lucid dreaming and philosophy, and her journey into the world of plant medicine. Sarah shares the struggles of her divorce and the effects of divorce on children, as well as her work in psychedelic-assisted therapy for relationships and as an alternative to divorce.  Giancarlo and Sarah discuss sexuality, pleasure, and Sarah’s introduction to working with sexuality. They discuss psychedelic-assisted therapy for couples, they delve into consent, non-monogamy and the intricacies of both in the modern-day world.

We are excited to host Tommaso Barba for this episode on the Mangu.tv podcast series.  Tommaso Barba is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, Imperial College London, exploring the brain effects of short-acting psychedelics such as DMT and 5-MeO-DMT. Under the supervision of Dr. David Erritzoe, Prof. David Nutt and Dr. Chris Timmermann, his work focuses on the potential to treat depression and enhance well-being. He authored the first scientific paper on psychedelics on sexual functioning, published in Nature Scientific Reports and compared psilocybin to antidepressants. With a background in neuroscience and psychoanalysis from Maastricht University, Tommaso also investigates psychedelics' impact on romantic intimacy. A passionate science communicator, he engages audiences via LinkedIn and X. Tommaso shares the story of his upbringing in Bologna, Italy.  He speaks about his fascination with psychoanalysis from a young age, his early confusion with sexuality, and rise in popularity due to his social media presence. He speaks about his disenchantment with the world he was in, and the superficiality of some of his relationships, as well as the cathartic moment, and subsequent fascination in mind and altered states.  Giancarlo and Tommaso discuss expanded states and the mind's capacity to go beyond the subconscious. They speak about holotropic breathwork, the internal family system, and the varying acceptance of wisdom and madness depending on perspective and place. Tommaso shares upcoming and current projects, and speaks about his various trials with psychedelics, relationships and the mind, at Imperial College London.

We are delighted to welcome Swan Dao back for the second of his two-part episode on the ⁠Mangu.tv⁠ podcast series.  Giancarlo and Swan pick up from where they left off in part one. They have a heartfelt conversation covering communal living, personal growth, creativity, sexuality, BDSM and spirituality. Swan shares his insights on communal living and the value of sustained effort and open communication for growth. They speak about the healing potential of tantra and BDSM, and Swan offers his perspective on the value of power dynamics involved with BDSM, which is often stigmatised. He speaks about his disenchantment with the hetronormativity in the sacred sexuality world, and the value of expressing desires and boundaries in an intimate setting, as well as deconstructing societal norms, and the empowerment of social liberation.   Giancarlo and Swan speak about inspirations and passions. Swan shares his love for medicinal, edible plants and polyphonic singing. He speaks about upcoming retreats, including a singing tour in Georgia. Swan highlights the importance of experiential approaches to understanding consciousness and spirituality, focusing on experiences and practices. Finally, Giancarlo and Swan discuss collective growth as opposed to personal growth and the value of recognising the interconnectedness of all beings.

We are excited to host Swan Dao on this two-part episode on the Mangu.tv podcast.  Swan Dao is on a mission to transform millions of lives through creative expression. With over 15 years of experience teaching and guiding individuals and groups, Swan’s work integrates the human and social sciences, mind-body practices, and the performing arts to inspire deeper engagement with the human experience. As the founder and director of The Institute of Devotional Arts, they lead a global network of artists, therapists, and educators who use art, creativity, and imagination as catalysts for self-discovery, collective healing, and authentic connection.Swan holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge. They studied and taught philosophy, theology, psychology, and theatre in Chicago, Melbourne, Paris, and Oxford.  The podcast features a series of discussions between Giancarlo and Swan, focusing on Swan's journey of self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Swan reflects on his upbringing, his grandfather, a pioneer of Caodaism, his time in Catholic schools and experiences of feeling like an outsider, and his evolving interest in spirituality. He shares insights on embodying human qualities, cultivating empathy, and nurturing meaningful relationships as fundamental components of spiritual development.  Giancarlo and Swan speak about communication practices, Swan’s disillusionment with conventional beliefs, and the transformative influence of community living on personal growth and interpersonal connections. They discuss the intricacies of seeking answers, attaining fulfilment, and navigating the intersections of philosophy, spirituality, and activism in shaping one's identity and worldview.

We are excited to share this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series, with Giancarlo Canavesio as a guest on Giada Del Drago’s The Light Conversations.   Giancarlo Canavesio is an entrepreneur, filmmaker, and investor known for his visionary approach to media, technology, and personal development. As the founder of Mangu.tv, he has produced and distributed transformative documentaries exploring consciousness, psychedelics, and social change. With a background in finance, he has successfully launched and scaled multiple ventures across various industries, blending business acumen with a passion for impact-driven projects. A dedicated advocate for alternative therapies, family systems theory, and transpersonal psychology, he continues to explore the intersection of mind, body, and societal transformation. Based between Ibiza and New York, he enjoys sailing, philosophy, and fostering deep connections. His latest project, Difuso, focuses on cultivating human reconnection with self and community. Giada uses cards to discuss various topics associated with Giancarlo’s life. Giancarlo responds to these questions, reflecting on themes such as the power of film and its way of triggering the nervous system, as well as his project, the Difuso method. Giancarlo speaks about psychedelic medicines, the complexity of their integration in the West, and how cinema can provide a mystical experience. He talks about Mangu.tv, its origin, and the three themes covered in the documentaries on the website: Sex, Psychedelics and Regeneration.

We are excited to host Jules Evans on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast series.  Jules Evans is a writer, researcher, and practical philosopher exploring the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern well-being. He is the author of Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations, which examines how ancient philosophy influences Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). A former research fellow at Queen Mary University of London, he has studied the history, philosophy, and psychology of well-being. His work has been featured in The Times, The Economist, and The Guardian. As director of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, he researches psychedelic integration and mental health, bridging philosophy with contemporary therapeutic practices. Jules Evans reflects on his upbringing in London and his time at Eton College. He speaks about his teen years and early experiences with psychedelics, as well as struggles with his mental health during his time at Oxford University. He talks about a near-death ski accident, a mystical experience and the cathartic moment which led him to explore cognitive therapy and Stoicism as well as his interest in ecstatic experiences. Giancarlo and Jules discuss personal transformation, ontological experiences, and somatic and talk therapy practices as means of integration. Jules speaks about concerns around the lack of public conservation, research and resources around the possibilities of harm from psychedelics and his NFP, aimed at supporting those experiencing issues. They speak about alternative living and the need for a system to manage ethics and misconduct in ceremonial, psychedelic and altered state spaces.

We are excited to host Christopher Timmermann on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast. Christopher Timmermann (PhD) obtained a BSc in Psychology in Santiago, Chile and an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Bologna in Italy. He is currently a post-doc at Imperial College London at the Centre for Psychedelic Research, where he leads the DMT Research Group. His empirical and theoretical work focuses on the neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and beliefs of psychedelics, their relationship to consciousness and applications in mental health. The work he has led has been published in high-regarded journals and has been widely covered by mass media outlets. He also founded and is the director of an educational non-profit in Chile, the ECOH Foundation. Christopher shares the story of his upbringing in Chile, eyesight issues and an interest in the mind led to his intellectual pursuit. He speaks about his studies in the neuroscience of DMT on the brain and mind. Chris explains what DMT is, debunking some of its myths and sharing some of his research discoveries. Giancarlo and Christopher discuss ways that society can integrate psychedelics, looking at legality and serving psychedelics outside the medical system for therapeutic reasons, and human development, such as couples therapy.  Chris speaks about the new research centre at UCL and intentions to propel new avenues of exploration in psychedelics for insight and creativity, particularly in outdoor and natural settings, as they are taken in indigenous environments.

We are excited to host  Mauro Zappaterra on this episode of the Mangu.tv podcast. Mauro Zappaterra, MD, PhD, earned his degrees from Harvard Medical School and specialises in physical medicine and rehabilitation, focusing on human performance, awareness, and pain reduction. Pra ctising mindfulness since 1998, he has taught it to chronic pain patients since 2018. As Director of Multidisciplinary Care at Synovation Medical Group, he integrates new research on cerebrospinal fluid and pain management. Dr. Zappaterra has authored numerous scientific papers and books, including I Am, All One, All Love, and Close Your Eyes, What Do You See? co-written with his son, emphasising awareness and imagination. His alphabet book, A is for Awareness, and programs like Awakening Awareness reflect his dedication to mindfulness, healing, and expanding consciousness. Mauro shares the story of his upbringing, and early curiosity in human development and the power of the mind. He speaks about his studies in molecular biology and dissatisfaction with the format of his learning thus leading him down the holistic path and Craniosacral therapy which informed his PhD in Cerebrospinal fluid.  Giancarlo and Mauro discuss the mystical and scientific significance of cerebrospinal fluid as well as ways to tune into this fluid and space through breath and meditation.  Mauro shares his philosophy that by doing these practices, we understand who we truly are, and the connection with the totality of the universe.