212 - How An Ayahuasca Death and Buddhism Woke Him Up | Jaymee Carpenter

Jaymee Carpenter shares a raw, soul-shaking conversation about addiction, hitting rock bottom, the psychedelic experience that changed everything, and how Tibetan Buddhism helped him rewire his life. From his early days as a rising musician to living homeless on Skid Row, Jaymee's journey through darkness brought him to a place of deep reflection, healing, and rebirth.We dive into:* His near-death experience through ayahuasca* The lessons death teaches us about life* Tibetan Buddhist teachings on impermanence, reincarnation, and grief* Why Western culture is uncomfortable with death* Embracing discomfort, truth, and radical vulnerabilityWhether you're navigating grief, addiction, or seeking a deeper meaning to life and death, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed. Stay present—this one goes deep.For more on Jaymee Carpenter, today's guest, follow him on Instagram @loveistheauthorInterested in Mentorship with Jaymee? Email: [email protected] for more information or to set up a free consultation, or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship🔔 Subscribe for more raw conversations🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere else.Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features:👉  https://patreon.com/deadtalks?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkPurchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉  https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus: https://neurogum.com/?utm_commission=deadtalkspodcast&platform=grin&link_id=1654933&token=WtumfL5E9dMY2DxZOVhMDDU7Z1f0OkyV&contact_id=8c837874-1ae8-4097-96fb-4809bfd0b22f&attribution_window=30All links to everything DEAD Talks:👉  https://linktr.ee/deadtalksDEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh.⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠