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My HoneyDew this week is comedian, Neal Brennan! (Blocks, Comedians of the World) Neal Highlights the Lowlights of Catholicism, to atheism, to new discoveries after using ayahuasca and DMT.
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[@lacefacethegreat]

Oh Ryan, I teared up listening to you telling your story of recent events. I don't know you personally but I'm praying for you and hoping you make a full recovery and able to be the incredible Dad not just to your kids but all of us Dadless Honeydewers. We love you Sickler! Keep focusing on your health and recovery and we'll be here waiting for you when you're ready. 💚💚💚

[@joey_ferrari24]

Oh no! What happened!?

[@merewing]

well said and agreed. hugs.

[@travisdemons9474]

Perfectly said 👏

[@joeperez9845]

Dadless Honeydewers got me 🥹

[@AgendaInMind]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by surprise, unexpectantly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@swat79a]

Another day we’re on top of the dirt, not under it. Is a good damn day. Appreciate the laughter man! Hope you’re doing better.

[@willthomas7666]

True that

[@thedarkenergist]

Damn Ryan, for a guy who just went through hell you’ve still got all your color and you look good. Really happy to see you’re back and looking good. All the best to you brother. 👍🏻

[@patrickconlin2907]

So happy you are back Ryan. Your show has been helpful to me and so many people. Thanks for all the laughs, it truly helps. Best podcast around! Speedy recovery my friend.

[@dknapp100]

haven't even started the episode yet... I gotta tell you man, you & this unique platform mean a lot in my life. Its been a rough year & this podcast & your attitude in general have helped FOR REAL. I'm not a big merch guy, but I rock the Honeydew hoodie with pride. you & your guests & your fucking laugh make me check myself & change my mood. This matters. I hope to whatever higher power that you're ok & will be ok. My heart, & SO many others are with you, Ryan.

[@Joyfulcreations144]

Ryan, I’m so happy you are back! Much love to you and your healing journey ❤ You are in my prayers 🙏🏼

[@sixtwentysix]

The transition of Neal's bad trip into the dad grass promo was flawless. 😆 46:00

[@agi5820]

We love you Ryan. This show has been a big help for me personally and I recommend it to so many of my friends. Glad you're doing well enough to continue the show for us. Hang in there man and keep fighting on; there is still so many more stories to tell.

[@PAB1068]

So glad to have you back Ryan, but please take care of yourself. We'll still be here.

[@Nathan-B.]

Sending good vibes to you Ryan! You bring a lot of joy to me and countless others. Much love!

[@clevermissfox]

Love to you and your family Ryan Sickler. Thank you for being here week after week. I’ve missed a few weeks in a row , didn’t realize how many until I hear “I’ve graduated to a cane from a walker”. I hope you are feeling okay considering. I’ve had a medical issue since the end of August. Crazy how things have to change to make room for it. You’re a wonderful person and I hope you are healing quickly ❤️‍🔥

[@KyleHerring]

That intro made me jump out of my skin. Your kindness gets me through the week. This podcast has helped in more ways than one. Prayer’s aplenty toward Sicklecell

[@eggsrsweet]

Neal Brennan is such a great storyteller. Looking forward to this one.

[@danirilla]

Good to see you Ryan. Neal Brennan is my new favorite. So fun to listen to.

[@rebeccakrebs4832]

We love you Ryan and are all here to support you! Are you going to interview yourself for your honeydew?? 😆😆😆

[@hkuzniak]

I knew this would be a good episode, but probably turned into one of my favorite episodes. Love the dew!

[@jeffersonnalley3239]

Ryan my brother! I'm so saddened to hear this occurred and it hit so close to home because I too had back surgery 5 years ago. I lived 17 years with back pain and decided to try and fix it. I had a disk with bone spurs poking into my sciatic nerve so they had to take the bone spurs out. I'm now at 100% and it worked out great. But you're the 2nd story I've seen in a week about things going sideways and man I feel so lucky. But i feel so horrible you have to go through this. I understand the pain and it's unbearable at times. Just know we're all here for you for any support you need. You bring us something we love and we all love you as well. I hope for a solid recovery for you my friend.

[@kickflips]

Happy to see you pushing forward, Ryan. I know its hard for sure but one day and PT session at a time and you'll be back without worries next thing you know. Take it easy on yourself otherwise in the meantime. I don't pray but I'm sending positive energy your way.

[@westonbfeatherin8741]

Sickle Cell looks so pleased to be doing what he loves after a hellacious time! It’s why I always choose the honeydew

[@tex1622]

I hope you get fully recovered, mate. Lovely to see you back with the Brennan!

[@boxthislap24]

Loved the whole thing, especially towards the end and the last question.

[@matthewpfau6916]

Prayers and love from Maryland

[@vicaras1]

Oh I'm so glad I got to see you live in Cincinnati ! You had a light halo around you Mr Sickler. Get well and don't die. Yet.......

[@dot_t]

Great episode!!! Everything is working in your favor! ❤️✨

[@Blueskylandscaping]

Glad your ok man. Hold strong. I finally had the vid for the first time about 6 months ago and have been struggling with lingering issues with my heart, and I'm only 28. It's a fucked up thing. You got this buddy

[@Macandfam]

I'm glad to see you back my guy! The night pants family here was rooting for you! I love you all! Have a great day everyone.

[@adrianacrespo1411]

Sooo sad when Neal said no Florida because there’s no fans, I’M HERE NEAL💔

[@UncleDron8]

You don't strick me as a dancer. LoL 😂

[@dillonhuff9000]

You know man somedays I just don’t feel right and nothing seems to get me out of that cloud but Tuesday morning this podcast helps me so much to fight through it I can’t really explain how much Ryan and this podcast mean so much to me love you Ryan

[@robertdalgleish820]

Ryan wishing you nothing but the best sounds like it's going to be a long recovery you got this

[@Craig_Ewan]

I'm a fairly new listener to your Podcast, just want to say I'm sorry to hear about your health struggles. I hope you can continue to heal and move forward from this. Much Love

[@BahnYahd]

I met Ryan when he came to Laugh Boston and I was a server. We got to chat about comedy and he gave me some pointers. Great dude

[@powderandpaint14]

He interprets the feeling he experienced as God because he was brought up Catholic though. Someone brought up in a different religion might interpret it as a different type of God. Just accepting that there's a universal energy is a far more logical thing.

[@melissaeager3410]

I love Ryan's curiosity and Neal's brain

[@timmueller9095]

Great job 👏 on the episode great story Neil

[@wastedladytv]

Glad to see youre back & staying strong. We got ya man

[@marchar]

It’s great to see you back, Ryan! It worries me though to see your skin color with a grayish tint, pallor is usually due to insufficient oxygen so I hope there aren’t any lingering health issues. Wishing you all the best!

[@milesbrowning3593]

Does anyone know what episode of The HoneyDew Ryan is talking about at 1:17:43 where the guest thought he was living in a parallel universe after smoking Salvia?

[@mattmoore756]

297 & 298, Steve Cantwell.....could be 290 where he first showed up from a live in houston ep, but those will get you in the ball park

[@milesbrowning3593]

@@mattmoore756 Thanks!

[@mtndew616]

he was experiencing dissociation and depersonalization... its the worst fucking feeling

[@sdm12342002]

Sending you well-wishes from your home state of Maryland, Ryan. And what an amazing and insightful episode (as usual). Thanks, Neal and Ryan!

[@NickDiazofNauts]

I had Jerry Seinfeld and George Kostanza talking to me through the TV “you think you know what’s going on here?” While on Salvia but only AFTER “meeting God” in an empty universe and having what seemed to be an hour or so long conversation with him before being sent back and seeing Jerry & George… craziest experience of my life.

[@slayersam8298]

Glad you are ok Ryan! Suggestion for the episode you discuss this should be a throwback crabfeast with Jay cohosting just the bring the highlights to this lowlight. I think Jay or even someone like that would be a great person to bounce it with

[@samanthab1923]

Hadn’t been watching in a while. Had no idea you were so ill. Will say a prayer 🙏🏻 Neal’s the perfect guest for you. Good friends with Dave too 😎

[@GingerLeigh737]

@Ryan Sickler Been so concerned about you. You are loved and appreciated by so many! 💕💕

[@CazalasMichele]

Awesome interview! I am so curious about plant medicine. What an informative podcast!!

[@alsowinehouse]

Ryan, thank you for all the work you do. You're the best! Get well soon!

[@jasonellsworth247]

It's good to hear that laugh again brother one day at a time my man..

[@KingYahtzee]

One correction on DMT/Ayahuasca/5-MEO-DMT. Ayahuasca contains N,N-DMT and an MAOI like B. Caapi or Syrian Rue. N,N-DMT is the smokable substance that is most well known and discussed. It's widely available. 5-MEO-DMT is very different and has different effects. It's derived from Bufo toads, and now is more commonly synthesized to protect the toad from extinction. Also, loved this episode and really appreciate Neal sharing all of this!

[@302bailey2]

This is such a great podcast. You the man Ryan! ❤️💯💪

[@timothycoffen]

Anyone know off hand which episode it was Ryan was talking about, the one with the guy that lived 8 years in a salvia trip? Sounds like a good story.

[@djbigdaddy71]

Much love, dude. Glad your back, keep kickin

[@johnnyjohnryan12]

On another note I was doing this in 2014 in abq while in college. Didn't make me religious ha I am native american though so maybe thats why I went more into that

[@andyp1277]

Much love from the UK Mr Sickler.

[@joshbowes4279]

Oh my God Ryan I didn't know hopefully everything pulls off the ground as well as possible and you have a quick and none problematic recovery I saw you in Boston at last Boston this past year with my cousin and it was quite honestly one of the most meaningful interactions I've had with any person that I've met so far in life your show and your comedy means the world to me and it would be an absolute tragedy to lose either of those things so I wish you all the luck in the world and Godspeed recovering you literally have been one of the main reasons that I made it through the pandemic my mental health was not good and probably still isn't the best but your show and comedy have helped me through it so I'm hoping this message will reach you and help you through it getting to talk to you and interact with you and do a meet and greet was the world to me

[@AgendaInMind]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by surprise, unexpectantly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@johnbutler1778]

Sorry to hear you are unwell, stay up!

[@jamessayers1236]

Love you buddy happy to hear your laugh again

[@rvltion909]

Welcome home Ryan!

[@yay-yayimmaculate1742]

Neil experienced HPPD when he was talking about going on that lunch date with that girl it happens when you take a lot of psychedelics

[@goomba7495]

I love you mr.sickler. You make some good podcasts

[@AirWindFire]

Glad to see you back, Sickler!

[@chrisgates5739]

On my 3rd draft of this comment. Im tired of good people getting sick ❤🙏

[@melissasalsbury4705]

God bless you. Love and prayers from the 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada. Been here since the first slice of 'dew, man.

[@cmgordon12345]

Plants talking is right on time, lol

[@WastedDad]

I’m having a hard time deciding who is top podcast of making you feel like a grain of sand on the beach. Lex fridman or honeydew

[@WastedDad]

Like a grain of sand, we are unique and have our own shapes and sizes but in the grander scheme of things, we are nothing significant but just a grain of sand on a beach being influenced by other grains, while also being influenced by other forces of nature like the water of the ocean or the creatures that roam the beach. Like the vastness of space, the in between is the potential energy that can be. Lonely as it may seem, we all follow the same footsteps unknowingly and then comes that time we must all join that team.

[@TheIsaeldelgadojaime]

Loved this. I feel more enlightened from hearing this story haha

[@Faydwarf]

dude you make short mention of having no land line phone, my dad got mad enough on a phone call with someone once he slammed his cell phone down forgetting it wasnt a land line with a receiver n destroyed his ENTIRE screen and almost folded it down the middle lol. always a fun story to think back on... for me.

[@tabithaletterman3595]

Sitting here laughing up the road from Asheville Airport

[@jermhanson13]

Sickler! ❤

[@freddyfootstomps6557]

I’m 24 and read the alchemist last year 😂 you have to

[@kapnkarhoonch5497]

After my experience with DMT I also have to sleep with the lights on and I'm still not sure why.

[@ericachacon8337]

My husband is looking @ me weird bc I'm listening to this with earbuds in, & I started CACKLING when Ryan was talking about crystals & he was like, "Get on out to Sedona & charge 'em up- let's go, girl!" 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@danielgavin6442]

Welcome back Ryan, so excited you're back!!!

[@misun_808]

Praying for you Ryan! So glad you’re getting better and keeping positive even though it can be difficult. Appreciate all the HoneyDew! 🫶🏻

[@Dragonsskinful]

awesome episode!

[@jamiestacy2996]

I have been trying to do this forever, I suffer from BPD, and got off psych meds from microdosing but living in Florida it's been a little hard to find someone that's legit and not a damn weirdo Floridaman

[@tmcgee2906]

Love you, happy you're still kicking Jean

[@hydrangeadays]

Been thinking of you since this all happened. Much love and continued healing for you, Ryan.

[@corriewright987]

So glad you made it through what seems like one heck of an ordeal. I can feel something different in this interview, you are always tuned in to your guest, but you seem extra present and raw here and it's awesome. Also, Neal likely did not intend to jock your whole style with BLOCKS....but he did. He should at least have you on and promote the hell out of your episode and show altogether.

[@tre3321]

Shoutout to Binky and all The Feelers

[@adryct]

neal is so underrated.

[@Oliverklozov13]

No he's not. He's right where he should be.

[@lord_lee_635]

Get well soon Ryan we need you more then you know man

[@albertfernandez4492]

Damn man! I'll be saying prayer. Please get well. Don't ever give up?

[@pigpaul]

How do I go too these places & experience This??? Someone cool like Ryan,cool people you know won’t party foul for any reason. Go with me! Smoking it in insanity,wow!

[@treytrey6011]

WAIT, WHAT?!?!?!! Neil, you can't just say. "I'm not going to be depressed anymore.". traditionally that's not how depression works. You need to tell us more about that!

[@KingYahtzee]

N,N-DMT is not 5-MEO-DMT!!!! The former is generally well tolerated by most people. The latter is generally known to be brutal and a tremendously challenging experience.

[@Sahmantha40]

Great episode. I’ve never done DMT or ayahuasca but I did use heavy amounts of ketamine for a few years. I credit my experiences to leading me to go to Bible college and ultimately moving to North India for 5 years with 5 kids. Psychedelics open doors.

[@JayBea]

I like Neal, he's great. But talking about these drugs, he's a little hard to take at all seriously. I feel like a lot of his drug stories are "so I took this powerful hallucinogenic drug. Then, I can't explain where or how or why, but I saw... *visions*" Yeah. You were on drugs. That's what it does. If it feels good and you enjoy it, fill your boots. But like, it's drugs, right? You didn't see the death of the universe any more than you saw a real tiger. You took drugs.

[@em-dy3hn]

Plants don't "talk" per se. But if you grow food, forage, and work with plants in different ways, there is a definite communication that occurs. You become in synch with the natural cycles and "intuitive" sort of inference happens. The plants do communicate with s and we can with them. It's more about the resonance frequency of your intention and being in close proximity to plants on a regular basis.

[@joshuawarne2902]

He is no longer depressed, because he found god in his heart and mind. Psychedelics allowed me to find the same thing in my life. It’s crazy what having a spiritual relationship with god can do to your mentality. Extremely difficult to accomplish and take so much work, but it’s so incredibly worth it.

[@mdcoffeen]

get well man love you!

[@thomasf9478]

Neal looks like a Simpson's character brought to life.

[@briansmith8749]

I understand, but "hate" being called "regular" people. Having said that, I'm so concerned about what's going on with Ryan.

[@sonliving]

What is "confirmed".. guess I can Google but it sounds like parents take you to a religious entity and they say yea they're ok..or worse no they're not really a keeper 🥺

[@samanthab1923]

Just a rite of passage in the Catholic Church. Baptism/Christening, First Holy Communion & Confirmation.

[@Rainman701]

Definitely my favourite Podcaster, you had said for us to subscribe which I have done a long time ago, but would like to do more. How about if you enable the donate button on your KZbin podcast so we can help out more.

[@holdonasecondamigo599]

Aya & DMT r the SAME THING. 5meo DMT is A DIFFERENT THING. Just gonna leave this here.

[@ZiggaRats]

Shout out Selenite!

[@ish474]

So humans all need words to explain our world and create a language to do so and most all societies form a religion. I stopped trying to figure out who had the right "language" about God and started realizing humans could never get it right but we all want to.

[@RD-qb7sd]

It was cool of Neil to share such a personal experience.

[@lilbbmuffin]

Beautifully explained and detailed too 💕

[@slothking2996]

I think it’s pretty sick your promoting ketamine use. In the commercial you literally demote exercise and promote drug use what are you?

[@adammm46473]

What happened to Ryan? Smoking related?

[@lab981]

Back surgery then madness ensued