Topic: Psychedelics

Psychedelics comes up in 57 chapters across 53 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2012 to September 2026.

March 2012 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 2:03:34 - 2:05:35

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

Psychedelics as Tools for Spiritual Invincibility

Psychedelics are characterized as "invincibility in the palm of your hand," serving as potent catalysts for the initiatory experience. Referencing Terence McKenna, the discussion posits that shamanic practice without entheogens is incomplete. Despite legal restrictions, these molecules have been used for 30,000 years to facilitate engagement with the universe and the realization of immortality.

Bernhard Gunther describes his personal evolution from a business student in Germany to a professional drummer in Los Angeles before finding his spiritual calling. His journey into the "rabbit hole" began in the mid-1990s after viewing a David Icke VHS tape provided by a mushroom dealer. The events of September 11, 2001, served as a major catalyst for his deep dive into conspiracy research and the occult.

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Anunnaki Revelation, Elite Ritual Contact, & The Palladium Rite
• 29:03 - 34:46

Dr. Heather Lynn | The Anunnaki Revelation, Elite Ritual Contact, & The Palladium Rite

Psychedelics, The Apkallu and the Sacred Mushroom

The use of psychedelics, including DMT and mushrooms, is identified as a recurring method for contacting discarnate entities known in Sumer as the Apkallu. Dr. Lynn builds upon John Allegro’s work in "The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross," providing evidence that Sumerians used substances in ritualistic ways to gain innovative knowledge. This "technocratic" magic allowed elites to maintain power by gatekeeping access to these altered states.

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults
• 39:04 - 44:00

Matthew Ehret | Engineering Beliefs, Subculture Creation, & Revenge Of The Mystery Cults

Electric Universe, Christian Birkeland, and Psychedelic Weaponization

Matthew Ehret discusses the "Electric Universe" model and the work of Christian Birkeland as a more accurate representation of plasma-based celestial physics. The conversation then pivots to Ehret's skepticism regarding psychedelics and remote viewing, which he views as weaponized tools of MKUltra. He argues that while natural spirituality exists, the modern promotion of altered states often serves to bypass reason and facilitate social engineering.

Gary Fraughen | Occult Control, Constructed Culture, & Hidden Codes Of The Power Pyramid
• 50:56 - 54:15

Gary Fraughen | Occult Control, Constructed Culture, & Hidden Codes Of The Power Pyramid

Psychedelic Influence on Religious Architecture and Snow White

The aesthetic of cathedrals, including stained glass and pipe organs, is compared to the ecstatic states induced by indigenous drumming or psychedelic substances. Gary Fraun presents a theory that "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is an allegory for cocaine use, with the dwarfs representing different stages of a drug high. He suggests that "Doc" represents the dealer and "Snow White" refers to the drug itself.

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Jake Kotze | Synchromysticism, Mega-Rituals, & The One Mind
• 55:21 - 59:09

Jake Kotze | Synchromysticism, Mega-Rituals, & The One Mind

Reality as a Game and the Built-in Amnesia of Life

Carlwood and Kotze discuss how reality is perfectly structured to allow people to either find the truth of their divinity or blissfully ignore it. They touch on the "built-in amnesia" of birth and the social consequences of telling people "it's all a game," referencing comedian Bill Hicks. Kotze notes that despite 20 years of work, his findings haven't convinced the world, which he believes is a poetic part of how the system is designed to function.

Free Plus Show: Shamangineer | Mapping The Mind, The Alchemical Model, & Plasma Beings From Space
• 1:35:45 - 1:40:09

Free Plus Show: Shamangineer | Mapping The Mind, The Alchemical Model, & Plasma Beings From Space

False Vortexes and Preparation for Reality Blending

The guest briefly addresses Jay Weidner’s claim that the Anunnaki placed "false vortexes" in the ether to deceive humanity. Shamanjaneer emphasizes that the coming changes will be enlightening for those prepared but terrifying for those who are not. He compares the potential reality shift to a collective LSD experience, urging listeners to prepare their mindsets.

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination
• 14:09 - 17:03

Dr. Jeffrey J. Kripal | The Super Natural, Religious Experience, & A Hermeneutics Of The Imagination

Psychedelic Renaissance, Animism and Monotheistic Conflict

Dr. Kripal expresses concern regarding the modern "psychedelic renaissance" and its pharmaceutical orientation, noting that many drug-induced experiences are inherently animist. He highlights the historical and often violent clash between Western monotheism and magical or animist practices involving plants. The resistance to paranormal phenomena is framed as an unconscious rejection of metaphysical positions that threaten the dominant worldview.

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Dan Xuisoko | The Hollow Earth, The Lunar Wave, & Alchemical Eternal Youth
• 52:28 - 56:30

Dan Xuisoko | The Hollow Earth, The Lunar Wave, & Alchemical Eternal Youth

Reality Transurfing and the Observer State

The concept of "Reality Transurfing" is introduced as a framework for choosing between various versions of reality through energetic influence. Zusoko describes his experiences with the CIA's Gateway tapes and high-dose psychedelics, detailing a state where the "universe" appears to possess the body while the individual becomes a passive observer. He draws a parallel between human cells and humans themselves, suggesting we are individual units of consciousness through which the universe perceives itself.

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David Avocado Wolfe | The Magic Of Nature, Rudolf Steiner, & Charles Fort
• 25:35 - 28:05

David Avocado Wolfe | The Magic Of Nature, Rudolf Steiner, & Charles Fort

Spiritual Origins of Biodiversity and Psychedelics

The origin of new species is attributed to the spirit world, with Wolf citing Steiner's view that souls work on developing organisms before they manifest physically. He argues that psychedelics serve to cure individuals of the belief that there is no spirit world. He also critiques NASA's "alone in the universe" narrative as a demonic program designed to isolate human consciousness.

Chris Knowles | The Spandex Files: Creative Magic, The Kirby Conduit, & Demon Dinosaur
• 27:19 - 30:28

Chris Knowles | The Spandex Files: Creative Magic, The Kirby Conduit, & Demon Dinosaur

MKUltra and the Weaponization of the Mind

The discussion shifts to the true goals of projects like MKUltra, suggesting they were not about simple mind control but the weaponization of subtle mental powers. Christopher Knowles argues that the suppression of non-linear consciousness is a primary goal of modern politics and the war on drugs. He expresses concern over "MK Alpha 3.0," involving the institutional use of ketamine and long-lasting DMT to control the "playing field" of the human psyche.

Adam Green | The Abrahamic Conspiracy, Prophecy Programming, & Creating Theological Controlled Opposition
• 41:25 - 44:36

Adam Green | The Abrahamic Conspiracy, Prophecy Programming, & Creating Theological Controlled Opposition

Agnosticism, Consciousness and Intelligent Design

The conversation turns to personal beliefs regarding the divine, with Green identifying as agnostic and Carlwood expressing a belief in an intelligent design rooted in consciousness. Carlwood describes God as the "fabric of reality" or a "hive mind" experiencing itself through subjective life forms. They debate whether the spiritual world is a literal hierarchy or a stage play for energy and vibration, influenced by Carlwood's psychedelic experiences.

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap
• 1:02:32 - 1:05:29

Howdie Mickoski | Reality Resets, NPC’s Among Us, & The Soul Recycling Trap

Physical Pleasure, Near Death Experiences and Spirit World Jealousy

Greg Carlwood offers a counter-perspective, noting the value of physical pleasures like sunsets and warm blankets. He shares insights from psychedelic experiences where entities expressed jealousy of the human ability to experience the five senses. Howdy Mikoski counters by suggesting that "love-bombing" during near-death experiences is a manipulation tactic designed to trick souls into returning to the simulation.

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros
• 24:31 - 29:15

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros

Taboos in Sacred Texts, Transgression as Spiritual Rebellion

The discussion turns to the use of taboos, such as consuming wine mixed with menstrual blood, as acts of rebellion against religious and social constraints. These rituals are designed to bypass traditional morality and connect directly with the divine mind. Comparisons are made between the suppression of these sexual techniques and the prohibition of psychedelics, suggesting that institutions gatekeep various paths to enlightenment to maintain authority.

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Daniel Moler | The Shamanic Soul, Psychedelic Awakening, & The Comic/Occult Overlap
• 35:08 - 38:12

Daniel Moler | The Shamanic Soul, Psychedelic Awakening, & The Comic/Occult Overlap

The Mesa Altar and Psychedelic Terror

The "Mesa" is described as a symbolic control panel or altar used to interface with otherworldly entities and natural powers. Moeller explains that his apprenticeship required facing his "shadow aspect" and enduring terrifying psychedelic experiences. Referencing Terence McKenna, he asserts that a true psychedelic encounter often involves a physical response of fear, which is necessary for deep healing and community "medicine."

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Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife
• 32:55 - 34:25

Dr. Raymond Moody | Near Death Experience, Nonsense Logic, & Storming The Afterlife

Psychedelics and the Nursery Rhyme Mechanism

The host shares a personal anecdote regarding a psychedelic experience that involved hearing an unknown nursery rhyme while transitioning to a spirit world. This experience mirrored NDE traits such as the tunnel effect, meeting beings of light, and a reluctance to return to the physical body. Dr. Moody and the host discuss these experiences as clues that suggest life is a temporary, playful engagement.

Grant Cameron | Ufology, Consciousness & The Alien Apports
• 23:26 - 25:53

Grant Cameron | Ufology, Consciousness & The Alien Apports

Contact Modalities, Left Brain vs Right Brain

Grant Cameron explains his theory on "contact modalities," which are various methods used to bypass the analytical left brain to access the non-local field. He lists meditation, hypnosis, and psychedelics as different paths to the same end result. He argues that the left brain acts as an "interpreter" that maintains a rigid physical worldview, while the right brain is the gateway to the unified field of consciousness.

Christopher McIntosh | Hyberborea, Rune Magic, & The Mystic North
• 25:50 - 27:30

Christopher McIntosh | Hyberborea, Rune Magic, & The Mystic North

Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms and Christmas Shamanism

The conversation explores the link between the Amanita muscaria mushroom and Christmas motifs, a theory popularized by John Michael Allegro. McIntosh describes the shamanic practice in Finland of drinking reindeer urine to ingest the psychoactive effects of the mushroom in a detoxified form. This tradition is linked to legends of flying reindeer and the red-and-white imagery of Santa Claus.

Randall Carlson | Cataclysms, The Holy Grail, & The Holes In The Human Story
• 56:00 - 58:40

Randall Carlson | Cataclysms, The Holy Grail, & The Holes In The Human Story

Psychedelics and the Origins of Religious Experience

Greg Carlwood asks if the Holy Grail could symbolize a sacred psychedelic or healing mixture used to induce mystical experiences. Randall Carlson agrees that entheogens are a likely component of early religious origins and the link between human consciousness and the environment. Carlson shares his personal history with experimentation in the 1960s and 70s, noting it intensified his connection to the forces of nature.

Joe D8_THC | The Holofractal Universe & The Unified Field Theory Of Nassim Haramein
• 9:11 - 11:51

Joe D8_THC | The Holofractal Universe & The Unified Field Theory Of Nassim Haramein

DMT Experiences, Ego Death, Thrive Documentary

Joe shares his personal journey, which began with breakthrough psychedelic experiences using DMT that led to feelings of ego death and merging with a singularity. These experiences conflicted with the materialistic worldview taught in conventional physics classes, prompting him to seek alternative explanations. He eventually discovered Nassim Haramein's work through the documentary Thrive and the film Black Whole, which resonated with his intuitive understanding of a connected universe.