Stephen Dinan - The Power of Patience: A Sacred Path to Visionary Success

The Psychedelic Podcast - A podcast by Third Wave

In this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin and Shift Network Founder Stephen Dinan explore spiritual cross-training, psychedelics, and balanced success. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-220-stephen-dinan/ Stephen and Paul explore topics like: How can psychedelics open people’s minds to spiritual dimensions? Can all religions and traditions play a role in elevating collective consciousness? How do ayahuasca’s masculine and feminine lineages contribute to wisdom and healing? And why do we need both spectrums to facilitate cultural progress? Tune in for a diverse conversation on Stephen’s psychedelic path, Shift Network goals, and the power of patience on the path to visionary growth. Stephen Dinan: Stephen Dinan is the founder and CEO of The Shift Network and a member of the Transformational Leadership Council and Evolutionary Leaders. The Shift Network was founded in 2010 and has served over 3M people worldwide, in 170 countries. It delivers virtual summits, courses, and trainings featuring over 250 core faculty and 3,000 thought leaders. The diverse domains include spirituality, sound healing, holistic health, psychology, enlightened business, shamanism, qigong, and psychedelic healing. Stephen graduated from Stanford University (Human Biology) and the California Institute of Integral Studies (East-West Psychology). He helped create and direct the Esalen Institute’s Center for Theory & Research, a think tank for leading scholars, researchers, and teachers to explore human potential. As the former director of membership and marketing at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, he was the driving force behind the Shift in Action program and the One Minute Shift media series. He has been a featured speaker at the World Cultural Forum in China, the Alliance for a New Humanity in Costa Rica, Renovemos Mexico in Mexico City, the University of Cuenca in Ecuador, and many US conferences, events, radio programs, and online summits. Stephen is also the author of Sacred America, Sacred World: Fulfilling Our Mission in Service to All, and Radical Spirit.   Highlights: Stephen’s early plant medicine experiences. Paul and Stephen's spiritual awakening through psychedelics. Ayahuasca lineages and masculine vs. feminine ceremonies. Lessons from Shift Network’s 40-day program featuring 40 spiritual traditions. Stephen’s tips for embarking on Vipassana meditation retreats. Stephen’s challenges and joys running The Shift Network. How Stephen patiently crystalizes visions into action. Elon Musk and masculine vs. feminine leadership. The future of The Shift Network.   Episode Sponsors: Apollo Neuro - Third Wave listeners get 15% off. Psyched Wellness - use code THIRDWAVE23 to get 15% off. Join us at Wonderland Conference in Miami, Nov. 9-11th! Head to wonderlandconference.com/ and use the code THIRDWAVE20 at checkout to save 20% on your ticket.