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Ayelet Polonsky explores the power of manifestation, how consciousness shapes reality, and what psychedelics and Kabbalah can teach us about becoming conscious co-creators of our lives. This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Ayelet discuss: The power of manifestation and co-creating with the creator Tapping into a dimension that transcends physical reality Awakening the dormant parts of the brain How our consciousness has an impact on our reality Realizing that time is a social constructWhat does it mean to live with a ‘manifestation mindset’? Experiencing ourselves as consciousness, as GodTaking wisdom from KabbalahReflecting back on the dark times we have overcomeFeeling out our deepest desires in a conscious, embodied wayAbout Ayelet Polonsky: Creator of The Manifestation Method, Ayelet Polonsky is a skilled, passionate and trauma-informed facilitator in the world of manifestation and healing. After graduating New York University, her journey into the heart of healing led her to the Amazon jungles of Peru, where she immersed herself in the shamanic traditions of the Shipibo tribe. After deepening her connection with plant medicine and holistic healing in Peru, Ayelet immersed herself in six years of profound training in India under the guidance of Enlightened Masters, as well as attended Kumbh Mela. Her journey then led her to her ancestral homeland of Israel, where she spent eight years studying and teaching Jewish mysticism, known as Kabbalah, and became known as the number one Kabbalistic Manifestation expert. Ayelet now lives on the East Coast with her husband and two children.Her expertise has been recognized by top publications like Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Glamour Magazine, as well as Fox News, NBC, and CBS News. Keep up with Ayelet on Instagram. “When you listen to that voice of intuition, that deep knowing, your external reality reorganises itself to meet you there, to support you, to guide you.” –Ayelet Polonsky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Palestinian peace activist Sami Awad explores how all cultures and contexts can embrace Christ-consciousness and create a more peaceful, loving world.  Check out Sami’s book,The Sacred Awakening: Reclaiming Christ Consciousness  This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Sami discuss: What it means to be anointed Rediscovering Jesus and the concept of loving thy neighborChrist-consciousness spirituality How patriarchy creates dualism and an us vs. them mentalityThe depths of sacred activism Neem Karoli Baba’s connection to Christ-consciousnessThe intersection of Christ-consciousness with psychedelic-consciousnessHolding compassion even for our enemiesHow Jesus was a disruptor for the greater awakeningAbout Sami Awad: Sami Awad is a Palestinian activist, author, coach, and facilitator. He is Co-Director of Nonviolence International and author of the Sacred Awakening, a book that invites readers to embody a radical path to liberation, justice, and peace. Raised in and currently living in Bethlehem, occupied Palestine, Sami has lived his life at the intersection of spirituality, justice, and nonviolent resistance. He brings lived experience with occupation and spiritual reflection to invite us to resist injustice, embody courageous love, and embrace a deeper way of living in the face of colonialism. Learn more on Sami’s website. “We are living in what now I define as the prevailing consciousness, the consciousness of separation, fear, ego, hierarchy, patriarchy, us vs. them, competition, comparison, violence, that we live in our personal and collective lives, and there is another way of living consciously. It is the bigger umbrella that encompasses all culture, content, context.” –Sami Awad See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With an anthropological perspective on psychedelics, Madison and Bia contrast healing as a cultural buzzword vs. an ongoing embodied process. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday Fundraiser This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Bia discuss: The anthropological study of cultural foundations The commodification of indigenous plant medicines Giving platforms to people of color, the indigenous, LGBTQ people, etc.The transformation capacity of psychedelics Spiritual voyeurism & the media culture in America The constant process of revisiting our shadows How everyone can be a social scientist Healing as a private matter rather than a buzzword About Bia Labate, PhD: Dr. Bia Labate (Beatriz Caiuby Labate) is an anthropologist, educator, author, speaker, and activist, committed to the protection of sacred plants while amplifying the voices of marginalized communities in the psychedelic science field. As a queer Brazilian anthropologist based in San Francisco, she has been profoundly influenced by her experiences with ayahuasca since 1996. Dr. Labate has a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. Her work focuses on plant medicines, drug policy, shamanism, ritual, religion, and social justice. She is the Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines and serves as a Senior Advisor for Culture and Strategy at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Additionally, she is a Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and acts as advisor for around 15 organizations, among them the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, Soltara Healing Center, Sacred Plant Alliance and the Alaska Entheogenic Awareness Council. Dr. Labate is also a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP) in Brazil and the editor of its site. She has authored, co-authored, and co-edited 29 books, three special-edition journals, and numerous peer-reviewed and online publications. “You have different ways to define what is disease, and therefore you have different ways to define what is healing. These plant medicines originate from cultures that have different founding paradigms to understand reality itself.” –Bia Labate See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Middle Eastern Medicine Musician Yehoo Shalem frames life as a psychedelic experience, tracing how sound, prayer, and mindfulness can create intimacy with the divine. This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Yehoo explore: The meaning and dream symbol of “The White Donkey”Studying Middle Eastern Music at Maqamat Academy Tzfat in northern Israel, the historic hub of KabbalahMusic as a form of prayer and intimacy with GodSeeing life as a psychedelic experience The intention behind creating medicine music Using music as a navigation to go to a different placeSeeing yourself as a creator rather than a victimTaking time for a morning gratitude practice “For me the reason for writing music and for playing music is prayer. This is my ultimate aim when I play is to be able to connect to this point of prayer. Prayer for me is beyond asking for something, it’s seeking intimacy with God, with creation.” –Yehoo Shalem About Yehoo Shalem: Yehoo Shalem is a singer-songwriter, Middle Eastern medicine musician, music producer, and a devotee of Love. His music invites the listener into a mystical journey of remembrance, opening their hearts and bodies. Yehoo is currently deepening his music study at Maqamat Academy, learning Middle Eastern music. In parallel, Yehoo is traveling and offering concerts, singing circles, and his special creation: ‘Wine Ceremony’ - a night-long deep dive into sacred prayer, devotional music, high-quality wine, heart-opening sharings, and deep revelations. Check out Yehoo’s music on Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artist Boaz Ronan joins Madison to explore how Jewish mysticism and disciplined practice shape his creative process, framing art as a gateway to the unconscious. In this episode, Madison and Boaz discuss: Seeing beyond color and form when paintingExperiencing the mystical in daily lifeHow Boaz’s experience with military PTSD influenced his artistry Art as a mirror to the unconscious The land of Israel as a microcosmos How Jewish mysticism influences Boaz’s artworkThe story of how Boaz met his RabbiConscious breathing as a necessary spiritual practiceForming positive habits by sticking to something for 40 daysAbout Boaz Ronen: Boaz Ronen is a fine artist from Tel Aviv, Israel. Boaz Studied in New York at the Art Students' League and in 1990 was chosen to represent artists from New York in Barcelona. He also spent time in India in 1993. Check out some of Boaz’s exhibitions HERE and see more of his work on Facebook. “I see through the colors, through the forms. It’s not that I paint what I want; I see what I want to paint. It is somewhat connected to what Michelangelo said—that you see the stone, you see already the sculpture." –Boaz Ronen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this exploration of divine connection and emotional awareness, Madison Margolin and communication coach Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz frame communication as a sacred practice for healing and self-expression. Learn more about Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and its developer here.  This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Tsiporah have a conversation about:  Tsiporah’s connection to Ram Dass after his death, and asking his spirit for guidanceHow spiritual teachers make themselves known in auspicious ways Seeing our life as a movie: objective narration in order to gain more perspectiveLinking NVC & Hisbodedus (a Jewish practice of personal and heartfelt conversation with God)Tips for people who have communication blocks with the divine Bringing mindfulness and deep listening to our conversationsTuning into feelings rather than language Communication as a type of prayer and accessing the deepest part of us that wants to be expressedKeeping a “feelings & needs” journal, allowing our feelings and needs to existMoments of peace through Katonah Yoga, a hatha practice woven with sacred geometry and metaphor  Psychedelic experiences and seeing how psychedelic life can be without plant medicineAbout Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz: Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz is a communication coach, mediator, and teacher with over 15 years of experience guiding individuals and groups in practices of presence, awareness, and connection. She teaches yoga, most recently through Katonah Yoga, and has completed Vipassana meditation training, which continues to inform and shape her work. Her approach to communication is rooted in Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication and is enriched by somatic practices, including Somatic Experiencing. She supports people in cultivating deep self-understanding and the ability to remain present and grounded, even in the midst of challenge. Tsiporah also draws from her experience in integration work, helping individuals make sense of and find meaning in profound inner experiences. Keep up with Tsiporah on her Instagram. "Stagnant water is like a swamp or puddle. Healthy water is a river you can drink from; it’s moving, it’s alive. Those things inside of us that can feel really heavy, when we allow them to move, the stagnation starts to go away, and life force moves through us. It’s moving to allow it to be part of us, when it can be alive in us, it doesn’t create lethargy or stagnation. Hisbodedus is this way of expressing from our heart, speaking to creation, and staying big and alive even when we feel like something is closing in on us." –Tsiporah Gottesman Bortz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madison Margolin reignites Set & Setting for an energizing conversation on becoming your own medicine with somatic practitioner Rivky Gross. This time on Set & Setting, Madison and her guest talk about:  Letting go of the ego in order to accept feedbackBottom-up therapy and focusing on root causes rather than behaviors Quantum energy healing work and the fractal universe we all live inSeeing ourselves as our own healers, our own potent medicineAccessing our inner power and intuition Remembering that we are the stewards of our own energyDeveloping a deep relationship with whatever God you believe in The concept of “medicine without medicine”Doing energy work by being ourselves and setting strong intentionsAbout Rivky Gross: Rivky started off as a therapist/hypnotherapist/somatic practitioner and now works with men, women, businesses and groups all around the world to expand into creating art and making an impact from their soul. She runs retreats in the tri-state area and all over the world (the next one is this April in Morocco). Rivky also co- hosts a podcast called The Possibility in the Universe. Learn more about Rivky’s upcoming events and retreats on her website and keep up with Rivky on Instagram. "I really believe that I'm not a healer, I believe that you are, that God is, that you are your most potent medicine. I believe that I am a healer for myself, only with God. I always tell my clients I don't have any of your answers, only you have the answer inside of you." –Rivky Gross About Madison Margolin: Madison Margolin is a journalist & author straddling California, New York, and Israel-Palestine, focused on psychedelics, cannabis, and Judaism (in jest, she’ll say “Jews & Drugs”). She also covers culture, policy, and science. She is passionate and curious about how people can transcend their minds to access something greater than themselves — be it through psychedelics or God, meditating, creating art, or something somatic, she has set out to explore the various ways people nourish their souls. These days, she works as an editor at DoubleBlind, the print and digital magazine she co-founded, covering psychedelics and where they intersect with mental health, spirituality, environmental justice, and social equity. She also co-founded the Jewish Psychedelic Summit and hosts Set & Setting on the Be Here Now Network. Madison released the book Exile & Ecstasy in 2023. Learn more about Madison’s work at madisonmargolin.com "When you're able to identify as a soul, a soul-being of God or a piece of the infinite, then we're all so much bigger and more expansive than whatever traumas, whatever scabs upon the soul. The body, even the brain which produces the mind, those are just products of human existence, and we are so much more than that. – Madison Margolin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a conversation on the healing power of ketamine, David Romanelli and Madison Margolin discuss re-wiring the brain and overcoming trauma. This time on Set and Setting, Madison and David dive talk about: David’s journey with yogaThe healing power of psychedelic therapyDavid’s work with Daytrip, a spa-like ketamine experienceBirdsong psychedelic retreat centerRe-wiring the brain through psychedelicsDavid’s connection to the Grateful DeadWorking with psychedelics to treat Trauma, PTSD, and suicidal ideationKetamine versus other psychedelicsReframing our somatic experiences and how we carry emotionsThe ways that kids are already psychedelic and keeping the magic aliveReconnecting to our sense of beliefAbout David Romanelli: David Romanelli is a leading health and wellness innovator. He has pioneered the art of fusing ancient Eastern practices with modern sensibilities. His unique wellness projects such as Yoga + Chocolate and Yoga for Foodies have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Food & Wine, the New York Times, Newsweek, and O, the Oprah Magazine. His first book, Yeah Dave’s Guide to Livin’ the Moment, reached #1 on Amazon’s Self-Help List. David offers many guided meditations and recently began working with Birdsong, a psychedelic healing center. Discover more about David’s offerings at yeahdave.com. “I realized the way my brain was wired needed to be reset, because I was already prone to worry, and anxiety, and nervousness. I realized that I needed to change that, I needed a new perspective. The psychedelic therapy really showed me that you can unplug, and plug back in. ‘Control, Alt, Delete’ if you will and come to life in a way that doesn’t require you to worry, where it’s not your default setting.” – David Romanelli See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discussing the connective role of psychedelic societies, Colin Pugh describes how using psychedelics can help soften the heart. In this episode, Madison and Colin Pugh dive into these topics: Patience and compassion stemming from an MDMA tripPsychedelics as a path to softening the heartThe potential of psychedelics to help with mental healthColin’s involvement with the Brooklyn Psychedelic SocietyCommunity based healing and a space for psychedelic magical thinkingThe western emphasis on individuality versus communityCooperative models and democratic governance within a psychedelic societyReligion, spirituality, and coming together with different beliefsAn exploration of what the psychedelic ethos really isAbout Colin Pugh: Colin Pugh has been organizing with Brooklyn Psychedelic Society since 2015 and leading it since 2016. He studied criminal justice and philosophy at Northeastern University in Boston. Colin has been a product manager, tech support specialist, coach, and consultant before focusing on psychedelics, community organizing, and advocacy. He became an advocate for psychedelics in 2014 after having a powerful healing experience from MDMA shortly after losing a close friend to suicide. His other interests include performing comedy, dancing, music, cooking, reading, the future of religion, and trying to help bring about a better world in the shell of the old. He lives in Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn, NY. Keep up with Colin HERE “This is part of the work we’re doing now, what role do psychedelic societies play? My vision is that they’re forming the backbone of what I see as a community-based movement that prioritizes community healing and connection as not just the more equitable, but, the more optimal container for these experiences.” – Colin Pugh See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discussing psychedelic preparation, Dr. Ido Cohen and Madison expand on the idea of setting to include geopolitics and the unconscious. This time on Set and Setting, Madison and Dr. Ido explore : Psychedelic IntegrationNoticing where we have attraction and repulsionGoing into psychedelics with as much curiosity as possibleUsing walking meditation for integrationPreparation before using psychedelics and tools we can useGeopolitical and spiritual settings that affect our consciousnessPsychedelics opening up our ancestral memoriesSoul and Epigenetics in the idea of coming homeGrief at the end of experiencesMutual presence in relationshipsStory-telling and the village model of learningThe psychedelic experiences people can have without substancesAbout Dr. Ido Cohen:, Psy.D Dr. Ido Cohen is a clinical psychologist who got his doctoral from the California Institute of Integral Studies. He practices relational and depth-oriented psychotherapy with individuals and couples in San Francisco. As his Doctoral research, he conducted a 6-year study on the integration process of ayahuasca ceremonies from a Jungian perspective and has been providing preparation and integration services to individuals/couples/ groups in the bay area. He is also the co-founder of The Integration Circle, a community of practitioners who offer integration circles as well as diverse support to those who are preparing or integrating experiences of expanded states of consciousness. Keep up with Dr. Ido on Instagram. “For me there is something about preparation that is more activating consciously. You are starting to relate, you are starting to relate with yourself, you are starting to relate with the experience.” – Dr. Ido Cohen, Psy.D See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Soaking in the divine feminine energy found in Judaism, Rabbi Rishe Groner and Madison Margolin explore the blessings of ecstatic embodiment. “The soul, deep down, really still wants to utilize the body to achieve a higher level of soul by taking all of those physical things and elevating them and making them something that is embodied divinity.” – Rishe Groner In this episode, Madison chats with Rishe Groner about: Jewish community buildingRishe’s journey back to Judaism through therapy and plant medicineBringing ecstasy, embodiment, and immersion into an institutional structureThe Chabad sect of Hasidic JudaismBeing a female leader in the Jewish CommunityThe feminine archetypical qualities of Jewish textsHome-based practices, birth, death, and other rituals lead by womenHow compartmentalizing can lead to pain and disembodimentGiving voice to matriarchal lines through dance and prayerBlessings and mindfulness towards the earthThe soul sense of selfGetting in touch with our intuitionLearn more about ancient tribal Judaism and shamanism in this book recommended by Madison: Magic of the Ordinary About Rishe Groner: Rabbi Rishe Groner is an experienced prayer leader, focused on creating unique immersive ceremonies utilizing dance, music and meditation. She is also the creator of The Gene-Sis, a post-Hasidic movement toward embodied experience and personal growth through Jewish mystical texts. Rishe has over 20 years of experience in Jewish education, specializing in informal immersive environments such as festivals and retreats. Born in Melbourne, Australia, she was recently ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and now serves as a congregational rabbi on Long Island. ------- Discover the transformative practice of teaching mindfulness in a new FREE 30-page ebook by Senior Buddhist teacher and Emmy award-winning musician, David Nichtern.  With its blend of humor, wisdom, and accessible approach, The Art of Teaching Mindfulness ebook is a must-read for anyone interested in sharing the life-changing practices of mindfulness with others. Already downloaded by over 15k people, visit dharmamoon.com/ebook to get YOUR free copy of The Art of Teaching Mindfulness! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Neuropsychopharmacologist, Zeus Tipado, chats with Madison Margolin about the ways that belief effects altered states. “It’s safe to say that the psychedelic experience pushes the brain to a much more complex state that can not be achieved with traditional meditation.” – Zeus Tipado This time on Set and Setting, Madison converses Zeus Tipado on: Zeus’s upbringing and history with voodooUsing religion to understand a Psilocybin tripReligion versus spiritualityThe power of the brain to induce experiencesPlacebo and the science of beliefGod as the psychedelicMicrodosing and the expectancy effectHow brain structure may affect our religious experiencesThe Mystical Experience QuestionnaireIntroverted versus extroverted mysticismRemoving ego death from the psychedelic experiencesSchizophrenia, Mania, and other altered statesPsychedelic-induced psychosisCreativity and divergent thinkingThe afterglow of a psychedelic experienceElectromagnetism and the science of the soul“The way I understand religion is it’s almost like the embodied practices in order to contain spirituality which is so vast and beyond words.” – Madison Margolin See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Presidential candidate Marianne Williamson joins Madison Margolin to bridge the gap between spirituality and politics. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this interview, Madison and Marianne Williamson discuss: - The collective nature of politics - Environmental awareness and loving our planet - Internal and external change - How dealing with individual trauma can change the political paradigm - Diplomacy and holding space for the suffering of others - Emotional intelligence and political astuteness - The power of the morning for practice and starting anew - How we can regulate our nervous systems - Psychedelic Consciousness and spreading wisdom - Getting involved in politics, economics, and history - Righteous Profit and win-win business models - Marianne Williamson’s story of Ram Dass - Moving to a humanitarian model of government “The Dalai Lama says in order to save the world we must have a plan, but no plan will work unless we meditate. That’s how I see, in my own life, that marriage of political activism and spiritual practice.” – Marianne Williamson About Marianne Williamson: Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. For over three decades, she has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive circles. She is the author of 15 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Williamson founded Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that has delivered more than 16 million meals to ill and dying homebound patients since 1989. The group was created to help people suffering from the ravages of HIV/AIDS.She has also worked throughout her career on poverty, anti-hunger and racial reconciliation issues. In 2004, she co-founded The Peace Alliance and supports the creation of a U.S. Department of Peace. Williamson is running for the Democratic nomination for president in 2024. Learn more about Marianne Williamson and her presidential campaign: marianne2024.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hasidic musician Moshe Reuven finds the Bhakti in Judaisim with Madison Margolin as they discuss music, mysticism, and divine destiny. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this interview, Madison and Moshe discuss: The impact of music on societyMoshe’s journey to music from poetry to songwritingNear death experiences and the meaning of lifeDeath motifs in the psychedelic experienceRe-focusing our lives after a spiritual experienceInspiration from Hasidism, Torah, relationships, and GodBaal Shem Tov as the Bhakti of JudaismPredestination and divine testsDrugs as a very temporary access to spiritualitySustaining psychedelic experiences through religionReigniting our passions and realigning with what is importantThe benefits of starting the day with Prayer About Moshe Reuven Sheradsky: Moshe Reuven Sheradsky (Hebrew: משה ראובן), known professionally as Moshe Reuven, is a Hasidic Billboard charting music artist and Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur. Subsequently, known as a rabbi, singer, rapper, songwriter, writer, entrepreneur, executive, and public speaker. Sheradsky first received recognition in music when his debut single went viral on several social media and streaming platforms. Following the release of his debut, “You Are Not Alone”, he signed to Create Music Group. The single managed to reach charts in five different countries, including becoming a Billboard certified single in the US. He later collaborated with Julian Marley. In August 2022, Rolling Stone included Moshe in their Global Artists Spotlight List for 2022. Keep up with Moshe on Instagram and listen to his tunes on Spotify “I think the essence of that spiritual experience is the relationship with the divine. That is ultimately what spirituality is. The more we open ourselves up to that and we’re vulnerable with God and open with him, I think the more spiritual a person will feel throughout their day.” – Moshe Reuven About Madison Margolin: “I’m a journalist straddling California, New York, and Israel-Palestine, focused on psychedelics, cannabis, and Judaism (in jest, I’ll say “Jews & Drugs”). I also cover culture, policy, and science. I’m passionate and curious about how people can transcend their minds to access something greater than themselves — be it through getting high off acid or God, meditating, creating art, or something somatic, I’ve set out to explore the various ways people nourish their souls. This is what drives me, and most of my writing, in some way or another, connects back to this theme. These days, I work as an editor at  DoubleBlind, the print and digital magazine I co-founded, covering psychedelics and where they intersect with mental health, spirituality, environmental justice, and social equity. I also co-founded the Jewish Psychedelic Summit and host a podcast called Set & Setting on the Be Here Now Network. I’ve been practicing journalism since 2014 and have been published in outlets like Rolling Stone, Vice, Playboy, High Times, Tablet, and Nylon, among others. I got my start with a column on cannabis at the Village Voice, just after graduating from Columbia Journalism School. Prior to that, I lived in Tel Aviv, working with Israel’s African refugee community. In a past life, I also lived at a crazy co-op called Cloyne, while studying rhetoric and linguistics at UC Berkeley. I’m a nerd about language and speak or dabble in French, Russian, Yiddish, and Hebrew. When not working, writing, or reporting, I’m usually dancing, spinning my hula hoop, or practicing yoga.” Learn more about Madison’s work at madisonmargolin.com  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner’s, visits the Set & Setting podcast for an insightful conversation about how psychedelics and plant medicine can help us live healthier and more authentic lives. In this interview, Madison and David talk about: David’s life and journey embracing his authentic selfThe transformative potential of psychedelics and plant medicineIntegrating psychedelics and plant medicine into a healthy lifestylePrayer and being in dialog with yourself or a higher power“The whole theraputic thing is great, but the idea that you’re going to go in and take mushrooms once and you’re cured of depression… Yeah, it can be helpful, but its about a relationship. Its about being on a path – with medicine, meditation, fitnesse and diet; all that stuff.” – David Bronner About David Bronner: David Bronner is Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of Dr. Bronner’s, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America and producer of a range of organic body care and food products. Under David’s leadership Dr. Bronner’s holds the status of the highest scoring B Corp in the world among companies dedicated to positive social and environmental impact over the profit motive. The brand caps Executive pay at five times the lowest paid fully vested position and has grown from $4 million in annual revenue in 1998 to nearly $170 million in 2022. David was born in Los Angeles, California in 1973 and earned an undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University. A dedicated vegan and an advocate for drug policy and criminal justice reform as well as regenerative organic agriculture and other social justice and environmental causes, David serves on the board of MAPS and the Regenerative Organic Alliance. He lives in Encinitas, California. Learn more about the Dr. Bronner’s mission: Dr. Bronner’s All-One See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.