Microdosing Goes Mainstream with Cesar Marin

Welcome to the latest episode of The Radcast, where we cover anything and everything radical. Today's guest is one of the most radical individuals we know - Cesar Marin, founder of Cultivating Wisdom and ex-CNN producer for 25 years.

As one of Ryan’s friends, he has been following Cesar's journey closely. Cesar has a unique perspective on alternative medicines and natural sources of wellness that have historically been taboo. With many misconceptions and stigmas in this field, it's important to explore new perspectives and ideas.

There is a lot of misinformation and stigma surrounding alternative medicines and natural sources of healing. But, knowing that our listeners are business executives and high-performing individuals, it's crucial to explore unconventional ways of enhancing productivity and performance. In this context, Cesar's insights will offer new perspectives that can help you stay ahead of the pack. Listen and learn!

Key notes from the episode:

• Cesar shares his journey of discovering the potential benefits of microdosing with psychedelics in both treating addictions and enhancing performance. He also discusses his experience at CNN leading to the birth of Cultivating Wisdom. (00:16)
• Cesar had been working in news, covering events such as elections and natural disasters, before he was given the opportunity to produce sports. (07:03)
• Cesar aims to be a thought leader for his generation, particularly on the topic of psychedelics in the Hispanic community. (10:24)
• His career in sports was filled with exhilarating deadlines and live TV which made everyday exciting. He also shares what led to discovering his passion for cycling. (12:57)
• Cesar chimes in on the conversation about sports stars. How psychedelics have had quite the stigma attached to them, but new studies are showing they can be used to aid with mental health issues and enhance one's life, and microdosing. (15:50)
• How mother nature can provide natural remedies that can assist in battling depression, anxiety and PTSD, allowing individuals to live in the present moment. (24:21)
• Cesar believes that law enforcement has more important things to worry about than door-to-door searches for illegal mushrooms and points out that although psychedelics may be illegal, if they're used responsibly they can be beneficial. (30:57)
• Ryan and Cesar discuss the progress of psychedelics legalization. They emphasize the importance of personal testimony when it comes to destigmatizing psychedelics use. (34:30)
• Benefits of microdosing over focusing on the illegal aspect. (44:19)
• His goal is to start open conversations about overcoming mental health issues and imbalances through psychedelic medicine. (48:44)

This episode is packed with energy, wisdom, and passion and we know you will get a ton of value from this.

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