Is THIS the Real Reason Psychedelics Are Illegal?

[@rediscoveringfreedom9330]

15 years in outpatient therapy, alcoholism antidepressents, sleep meds, 2 stays in rehab, and a suicide attempt. I risked my military career to self experiment with LSD because it was that or suicide. I can now say that ive rediscovered my inner child and my life has blossomed into a state of constant gratitude. They cannot legalize psychadelics because everyone would awaken.

[@NordeggSonya]

Fantastic for you!!! I am happy that you did this. God Bless you

[@danielcadwell9812]

It doesn't work for everyone bud.

[@NordeggSonya]

@@danielcadwell9812 It didn't work for you or someone you know? Very unfortunate!! There are still other treatments like MDMA or peyote. Please don't give up!!!

[@rediscoveringfreedom9330]

@@danielcadwell9812 because it requires surrender. Most people's egos are incapable of surrender. It works, you just aren't doing it right ;)

[@danielcadwell9812]

@@rediscoveringfreedom9330 Of course you would say that, it's the go to when anyone doesn't get the results others think they should.

[@milohasagun]

Its not a war on drugs, its a war on personal freedom. Gotta keep that in mind at all times. - Bill Hicks

[@DannySullivanMusic]

It makes me really delighted there's someone that understands what's what

[@kerimcandrew4628]

Hear Hear friends!

[@skeene_6824]

Third eye

[@thebionicwoman1762]

@Darren 😂😂😂

[@justgamingn]

A war on consciousness really..

[@RelightwithKat]

Because they open up a new portal for you to think, perceive, and feel differently. They want you to stay stuck, stagnant, and not open your mind.

[@alcopower5710]

It’s all about control

[@patriotsonly3776]

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[@cbr7024]

You need Jesus.

[@trevc63]

@@cbr7024 nope, definitely not interested in that ridiculous control scheme either

[@cbr7024]

@@trevc63 everyone will get on their knees to the lord Jesus. He made the world perfect for us to live a beautiful life with Jesus Christ. Don’t be hard headed.

[@ethanhamm3823]

I’ve taken them 4 times. 2 times were amazing!! Pure bliss and uncontrollable laughter and joy. 2 times were the absolute worst experiences of my life, not even close. After all 4 trips my perspective on myself and the world around me became profoundly beautiful. The smallest most mundane activities nearly brought me to tears. And now I will forever understand that I don’t understand anything.

[@garyevans9342]

I recommend you hit up this legit plug they're very reliable ship to any location they've got Adderall shrooms ketamine dmt,lsd,spores,microdose and other psychedelic stuffs

[@garyevans9342]

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[@garyevans9342]

They're on Instagram .....

[@MermaidAlertnessCourse]

Russell you’ve become one of the only people with an audience of your size that is willing to talk about some of the vitally important issues going on today. Thank you for what you do, my friend.

[@MonstaTrapz]

It won't last long, they'll take his videos down soon

[@DannySullivanMusic]

pretty good a person besides myself comprehends what's true

[@AkaGeezer]

@Snaggle Tooth @@DannySullivanMusic your concerns are probably not unfounded, but why not use your written word to invoke a reality you'd prefer. I'm assuming you'd prefer Russell's videos to stay up? ☮♡

[@kerimcandrew4628]

I agree. After this last year I KNOW we have evolved, as a species, to handle uncomfortable truths. I believe in us. Truly. I just watched the WHOLE GLOBE solve a problem that mankind could have suffered from for years and years. Was it perfect? Nope. Have some of our shittier people made money from it? Oh yeah. But we can SEE the ones now. We know who they are. So they've no more excuses. None. We see clearly that these problems that we've suffered from for years are FIXABLE. We have come a long way from the caves friends. I'm kinda proud of us, for a moment, anyway.

[@EgoChip]

@@MonstaTrapz We need to make the most of it while we can.

[@robi-kite]

Last year I could heal my trauma caused by the suicide of my younger brother (11 years ago) thanks to psychedelics (Ayahuasca). I never cried more intense. I felt the pain and sadness my brother must have felt in order to end his life... but after the ceremony I was like born again. Psychedelics are truly the "Food of Gods".

[@sarahmc8309]

Love this ! I really want to do this ! I had many causes of trauma of this when my mother too committed suicide and other family member before my eyes . I want to go to this level

[@tptptptp8027]

@@sarahmc8309 Death not but sleepeth John 5 24 “Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. 25 Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man. 28 “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice 29 and come out-those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned. 30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.

[@RyanJamesDuffy]

Ayahuacsa is mother nature’s umbilical cord.

[@Jackie-kf7lz]

@@sarahmc8309 Be ready for the most intense cry of your life, I felt like my mind was brand new.

[@marias7599]

Where does one find it? I mean, where do people go to buy it?

[@timho2402]

One funny fact, sugar and fast-food are more addictive than psychedelics, yet one is actively advertised and the other is prohibited. Just gonna leave this here... Great video. Good to see a video like this 2021! Keep it up!

[@LatinGhost916]

Everything around us is fake pay attention

[@Garretthegr8]

That’s the US dystopia

[@rogerramjet6429]

I'm 53 and had a rather rough upbringing, which led to a bunch of self medicating. The amount of problems I've had from that, has not even come close to the problems I've had from prescribed meds. Decided to try dimethyltryptimine and it took me 3 months of *WOW* to digest that 10 minutes and then appreciate the thoughts promoted. These drugs have far more benefits under controlled situations than the medical industry will ever admit.

[@TheVideoLounge]

What controlled situations are there for taking dmt ?

[@RedPillAwake]

@@TheVideoLounge Steps 1: check out Rick Strassman then look for clinical studies being done.. which there aren't any. Step 2: Ask your local bar tender.

[@TheVideoLounge]

@@RedPillAwake Thanks, I'll take a look, send my best to Ricky.

[@RedPillAwake]

@@TheVideoLounge hahahahaha.. it's been a curse ever since that obscurely tall googley eyed comedic genius became known to the public 🤣

[@ishrartabassum2204]

RUSSELL BRAND HELP

[@ZacCoxTV]

2g of shrooms gave me an ego death and healed me of 23 years of trauma that I didn't know I had while simultaneously unlocking the spiritual side of me I never knew existed. It cured by lifelong depression by surfacing what I didn't even realize was buried. It unlocked memories I had forgotten about. After 10 years of being a non believer I realized that God is within all of us. It changed my life. I saw in black and white before and am more aware than ever.

[@TeloMeto420]

It always amazes me how little can cause a certain person to reach ego death. But everyone's mind is built differently and all substances hit every mind differently. I've taken 5 tabs of acid, over 5gs of mushrooms and never hit ego death.

[@AC-zs8su]

Stop spamming everywhere bot

[@cozy8397]

@@TeloMeto420 sit in a room and think about urself, the idea of yourself conversate with ur consciousness

[@kyledenson1287]

@Darren I looked into the Bible, and the Bible says that you should not practice Spiritism. Then when you look in the glossary Drug Use is listed as an act of practicing spiritism.

[@devitus781]

@@kyledenson1287 the bible is some joke which should be eradicated

[@scottclark2505]

Truth. I was strung out on meth for about 2 years. I knew i needed to get clean but i would cave every time and could not break its grip. I came into possession of some acid. Not a lot but enough to escape sobriety for a little longer. It was an amazing experience and felt like i had a mental reset. As it began to wear off, and rational thought came back i realized that my addiction was gone. There was no more cravings, no more taste in my throat and no more worry about where my next score was coming from. I had no need, want, desire or care reguarding the substance. That was 3 years ago and i have been clean since. As messed up as it is to say out loud, psychedelics saved my life.

[@bovinegirl]

That is freakin awesome!

[@diane4488]

I've read others who have said the same!

[@check2000]

@NobleGuy try to listen to people mate, you don't know everything..

[@FromTheGroundUP627]

@NobleGuy listen to the guy, he knows psychedelics saved his life, as he said his mind was rewired to stop all cravings and give him the clear mind to know what he must do. When your mind its literally going round and around constantly 🙃 😪 it is very very difficult to know how to fix it. The feeling of sitting there with an empty mind, or as I like to call it, being locked out of your mind because that is exactly what it feels like. Sitting there numb to the world trying to act normal but are crying inside because you know you don't feel normal, you feel distant,ALONE! .....A let down. I know the feeling far too well. I have dealt with depression since I was young, ive tried medication but I don't like the way it blocks all emotions. I have gone through life feeling lost with no direction feeling worthless. No amount of talking to councillors or taking man made medication could get me out of this prison cell. It isn't about how strong you think you are, when your brain is in control but you have no control over your brain its very difficult....you feel trapped with no way out! I believe in what this man has said, he found the key to escape his prison and is now in complete control of his mind,body and soul. Well done 👏 onwards and upwards for this guy.

[@williebarker5986]

@@FromTheGroundUP627 well put.

[@michaeldique]

Psilocybin not only has saved my life, but it has forever changed my perception of this world and what it means to be human. About 8 trips in a year did more for my PTSD than 8 years of conversation therapy.

[@janewhite6858]

Acid cured my woes and made me strong...

[@janewhite6858]

@@davidshepherd1771 What are you doing? What is peeps?...what are you talking about?

[@puremaga17]

@@janewhite6858 I think he is suggesting that that person is selling drugs in Instagram.. I guess that's not against the "Terms of Use".. but being a Christian Conservative is..

[@MiasmicGusto]

@@janewhite6858 'Peeps' = people, 'bruh' = bro, brother, dude! 'asf' = as f**k. Savvy?!!

[@janewhite6858]

@@MiasmicGusto sounds stupid asf

[@elikapekasunshine3426]

I find it interesting that the anti psychotic they had me on for bipolar was a 5ht2A antagonist and that is the very receptor that mushrooms "hit" I lost most if not all of my creativity being on Invega (which also shrinks your brain) and am currently detoxing from. I can't wait to reintroduce myself to myself.

[@rippleeffects2397]

try a guided mushroom journey, very powerful if done with the right person and atmosphere

[@kentnimmo]

Find the way to being your consciousness while on a psychedelic journey. This is what I have found to be one of the most important things to learn. Here is a short video I made about this,. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHrYnaScZ9N5bLs What DO you think?? Its from the DIY psychedelic guide thefungiant.com/psychedelic-guide/ that guide will be helpful for anyone trying to use psychedelics for healing and growth

[@thehighpriestess8431]

How are you doing ?

[@HARDBEATZZZZ]

It's coming up to mushroom season in England so please have a think (if you are in England) to go picking and try creating your own micro dose system, at least you can weigh out yourself and dose to suit what you are comfortable with without throwing money away to "dealers" and hopefully it can help you, I hope it has a positive impact on you in some way 🙂

[@vee3rdeye]

Psilocybin is the only thing that managed to pull me out of years of depression. I can’t thank the plant enough 🍄🍄🍄

[@MadCatMattYT]

Technically mushrooms are more similar to animals/humans than they are to plants 🤓🍄✨

[@rydz656]

Get over yourself.

[@MsMesem]

@@MadCatMattYT Yes, fungi.

[@patriotsonly3776]

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[@patriotsonly3776]

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[@briansoto18]

"If you start addressing it as a social problem, what would you have to change? Society!" FINALLY SOME TRUTH

[@devonfarrell4431]

You should watch the movie in to in the wild ;)

[@karinabikram]

People are mostly fundamentally good. The change needed in 2021 would exponentially happen (and organically) if We The People would learn the real truth behind that sumber Veil....just sayin'

[@jadewoodruff9390]

Mic drop 🎤

[@badbadgilead2552]

The mushroom trips I had in 2011 changed my life after many years of suicide attempts and self harm. I had conversations with myself I thought I could never have. It's 2021 and I'm still in awe and in gratitude to those experiences.

[@bonanavanmil963]

I’m so happy I grew up in the Netherlands in a period when magic mushrooms were still legally sold behind the counter. I could experiment with them and I had profound mystical experiences with loved ones. Not one time did my friends or I have had bad episodes. Just hours of pure love, great connection and serious conversations about life and we had the utmost fun. Just the way life should be when surrounded by good company. I really miss those days...💖❤️💙🦋🥳 Thank you for the video and reminder

[@LenaLena-bj3bg]

Isn't it legal now in Netherlands?

[@bonanavanmil963]

@@LenaLena-bj3bg i have no idea

[@jennifernautanauta6202]

Hello where do I find help? Because I’ve been so done with the pills that make me want to jump

[@Rukyr99]

You can freely buy growkits in The Netherlands to grow your own shroom. But you can't harvest them. At that moment you're breaking the law. It's insane. But the doctors are pushing antidepressants like there's no tomorrow. Some are helped by them but side effects ruin a lot. And very addictive and instead of creating new experiences and new possibilities in thought they numb and oppress real feelings. Psilocybine is the way to enlightenment and getting healthy mentally.

[@trojan403]

@@jennifernautanauta6202 A walk through a pine forest in the wet season, you will find your answer ;)

[@aice336]

i was a wreck, somked 40 cigarrettes a day, drank alot, didnt do anything but play videogames all day. i took 3 tabs of acid. ever since then i stopped smoking and drinking entirely. i now run everyday and go everywhere by bike. i work everyday and keep my house clean. i eat healthy and stopped wasting money. life is really good now! i was influenced by peterson alot aswell

[@johnchristopherlayton1325]

👌

[@lizmona555]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sloburnjo]

That acid sounds deelightful ☀

[@chrislwhalley5628]

Good for you 👍👏❤👊

[@lisahansson2605]

Same

[@garethstanden3732]

“ I once trod on a snail whilst on mushrooms and tried to put it back together. Can’t say I ever did that after 8 pints of Stella” . ‘nuff said.

[@BlastinRope]

That sounds traumatic tbh

[@onelove6971]

You surely were loosing the plot. Thinking you were some superhuman with special powers. That’s why my mama said, “don’t do drugs “.

[@virob9561]

@@onelove6971 You've missed the point entirely

[@sbshaunb95]

@JensenCDenton perhaps the shrooms activated your inner God particle, which made you want to fix stuff that's broken hmmm

[@curiositeconstante404]

@@onelove6971 Nop it sound more like empathy, genuine, more heart then logic.

[@wayovamyed]

They'd have no control over us if we lived without fear and fear is their weapon of choice.Keep us distracted, keep us subdued, keep us under their control.

[@yayaetc7334]

FEAR!!! such a powerful way of control

[@DannySullivanMusic]

terrific somebody besides myself ascertains what's correct

[@FreshAF_11]

Yes pushing a heavy dose of fear around the clock via the news media keeps people in low vibrational energy. There's no personal power to be accessed when kept in that state. (I.e: war on terror, mass shootings, police killings, wars, disease, etc.)

[@FreshAF_11]

@Bob Saget So true! People feel they have to be led. Such a preposterous notion.

[@FreshAF_11]

@Darren Maybe that's just your experience. I've never had that experience. Are you really making a blanket statement to generalize an experience for the entire world? Laughable! 😁

[@lopezbill6132]

They have drastically changed my entire life. It's medicine for my soul

[@sheraaa9169]

Mine too

[@mickey4125]

"If life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness don't include the freedom to experiment with one's own state of mind, then the Constitution isn't worth the hemp it's written on". -Terence McKenna

[@lindalinda-ie3hw]

very nice

[@lindalinda-ie3hw]

going to requote

[@lindalinda-ie3hw]

@Pinned by Russell Brand hope you carry the conversation to China & Russia & other autocratic regimes (USA has aspects ) We need open dialog between/among citizens of all countries & to end focus on 'enemies' people could learn a lot from one another-Do we need to find a place for the war merchants to invest their money to transition away from war? How big is the war machine? Internationally speaking? Could a majority of shareholders transition their companies core to space tech & climate crisis new tech requirements

[@lindalinda-ie3hw]

THIS❣

[@whitneykreiser9242]

Exactly!!!!

[@tobyace]

As a former federal law enforcement guy; I also worked as a paramedic and in hospital/patient settings. This allowed me to have the lucky experience of seeing firsthand how and why some of the drugs were categorized, and it seemed to me to be ludicrous how a plainly beneficial, benign substance(s) were so restricted when, like you point out, alcohol and tobacco; which keep millions hospitalized or in need of specialized treatment for years or decades, and blown off and ignored. Thank you, Russell, for so eloquently addressing this subject.

[@Artsificial]

Even if we were to disagree on everything else - this is where working in unison for a better tomorrow for everyone, except maybe Big Pharma, should not be debatable, but our duty.

[@deo8709]

Having more people like you who are knowledgable and experienced in this subject matter speak out is vital for changing the misconceptions that certain gov'ts have created in the minds of the general public. Thank you for doing so and please keep making your voice heard.

[@mrskinner8473]

God bless you man

[@DavidGarcia-kw4sf]

Big Pharma makes millions from the drugs that they produce. Something that could grow in your backyard, not so much.

[@jimbojones8601]

Did you ever arrest anyone for illegal substances?

[@eart5657]

2 years ago I micro-dosed everyday for 4 weeks. It really did change my life. It gave me the courage and the determination to live out my dreams. It made me realise that I AM ENOUGH, and I can achieve whatever I set my mind on.

[@fakename3608]

Psilocybin?

[@martinbueno821]

How much money does it cost?

[@eart5657]

No I micro-dosed LSD

[@eart5657]

@@martinbueno821 I spent £90, it was enough for 4 weeks.

[@blessedabundance6266]

Where you going to work, socializing etc. While dosing ? I'm not to sure how I would be able to function or be paranoid-- People😯knew🥴😳

[@darin7369]

The thing that stood out to me was the part about how it helps the brain to rewire itself and get out of negative feedback loops. I have known people who suffered from depression and I could not help but notice those negative feedback loops. I also noticed that despite the medications they took they remained in those negative feedback loops. I believe that most people can rewire their brain through recognition of those negative thought patterns and by replacing them with positive thought patterns. But for other people the negativity prevents them from even trying. If a small dose of psilocybin could do this for them I would certainly be in favor. Medicines have been made from all sorts of natural substances including snake venom so why not?

[@floraavila1991]

@katherine jones Do they sell kits to grow your own?

[@rogerramjet6429]

@katherine jones reported for spam marketing

[@james81693]

@@floraavila1991 There are kits but will only come with legal shrooms. If you want spores from psychedelic mushrooms you will have to find a trusted vendor. Just start with Google and start researching from there.

[@leslieroycroft3569]

For some, it’s not just up to positive thoughts replacing negative. It’s chemical. Check out some images of how this rewiring actually shows up on an EEG. (Like before and after psilocybin) It’s mind blowing! I appreciate your positivity though and your open mindedness.❤️

[@leslieroycroft3569]

@@floraavila1991 you can watch several videos on how to do it on KZbin. Takes a couple months to bear shrooms. The spores can be purchased by themselves since they don’t contain psilocybin. Everything else is pretty easy to acquire at a grocery store or plant nursery and most of it, you may already have.

[@edvinberggren7467]

"It's not a war on drugs, it's a war on personal freedom"

[@michaelsiudzinski1302]

Prying open my third eye

[@frederickphelaniii3733]

YES 👁

[@freebie808]

You get a trophy 🏆

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Is that what you said ? Come outta the Shed, and Paint it Up an down the street, in high viz Red ! (I agree.)

[@tonyquinn3234]

Oh yes, what else

[@henkverhaeren3759]

Yes, the war against consciousness

[@awfullyawful]

KLEOS you just selling something or do you know something? Tell me how to look up what you’re talking about.

[@obscurum6]

@KLEOS That's BS. You spam that everywhere on these comments.

[@obscurum6]

@@awfullyawful He spams that, it's BS.

[@obscurum6]

@henrik So, how do you fight a war on consciousness? Take loads of drugs? Use your consciousness? See?

[@mach7rs]

@Darren Where can I learn more about this?

[@ManIak0069]

"It's not a war on drugs, it's a war on personal freedom, keep that in mind at all times" - Bill Hicks

[@sportysbusiness]

It's not a war on drugs/terrorism/covid...

[@janewhite6858]

Bit late for Bill

[@samus598]

@@sportysbusiness You limit the freedom of other people when you don't follow public health and safety guidelines. Not a good analogy at all, using psychedelic drugs doesn't give your neighbor a deadly disease.

[@shyermaguire7670]

The D.E.A. Was created by a president much worse than Trump ... Richard M. Nixon who at the same time passed the controlled substances act making all the drugs illegal. Today 65% of federal prisoners are in for drugs not public safety crimes!!!!!!!!!

[@kazzj62]

Often think what would he be saying about tis shit thats going down with lockdown and masks..

[@carsonelias4594]

Psilocybin containing mushroom saved my life. The drastically reduced my benzodiazepine withdrawal allowing me to quite illicit pill addiction after three years of heavy daily use before it would had became medically dangerous to quit.it has also helped me to survive depression

[@jorgparker2463]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again again but it’s just so hard to source out of there.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

came across the comments about Bergwilly1 and I must say he is a genius.

[@Ojiksdivino]

came across the comments about him and I must say he is a genius.

[@patriaciasmith3499]

I’m feeling the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety level. I am so glad to be part of this community.

[@Elizabeth-gu8hx]

Is he on inSta?

[@nerdcity]

The pacifism of the 60s drug culture was famously inconvenient to the military industrial complex. But increased empathy (or mindfulness) can also fundamentally change many consumer behaviors. Legal access to psychedelics disrupts countless industries

[@relicturtle7373]

Especially when these so called drugs start making the user aware of the b.s and start asking real questions.

[@nonamesinenomine]

Psychedelics were also used in cults and mind control experiments

[@relicturtle7373]

@@nonamesinenomine just like all things they can be used for good or evil depends on the user's intentions. Taken with moderation they are very good for you especially if u suffer from depression and a few other things but I'm sure u known all this and experienced everything 🤗

[@voronOsphere]

@@relicturtle7373 Marijuana has always made me ask tough and/or probing questions about both myself and society.

[@MichelleCWeber]

Any awakening is dangerous to the establishment.

[@akraen1858]

Depression runs intense marathons in my family and I've seen SSRIs take away all personality and creativity away from those I love. I broke away. After my own battles with addiction, drinking myself to blackout just to feel free, or months at a time high with cannabis just to feel peace, I only broke the cycle and became happy and content as a *sober* person after three mushroom trips. It's the first and only substance that allowed me to be at peace with myself and reality WITHOUT THE USE OF SOMETHING. We have to fix this, the perception of it, the medical system, the way hollywood and media portray it. It's not the scene from Brady Bunch. It's a solution rather than just another addiction.

[@lorrainefrost6285]

wondering how much to take. Been 40 yrs and I don’t recall. Also I used to chew and swallow. Is tea as effective?

[@aman7488]

@@lorrainefrost6285 e r o w i d [dot] org for dosage, and chewing and swallowing works as long as you can tolerate the slightly bitter taste. I'm not sure about tea, but I'm pretty sure its possible.

[@appppppppeeee]

I gotta post again. What you're saying about the conventional medical system is spot on. They don't want to help people, they just want lifetime customers.

[@inquisitiveuser9027]

I had been suffering from ptsd and sever anxiety after I lost my child. I lost my job, my home, everything as I could not manage. I did 12 solid weeks of psylocibin once a week in a safe environment with support. I feel like I have had twenty years of therapy. My life is one where I thrive today. This is real !! I am living proof!

[@Shmoo67]

My grandfather, the wisest man I've met yet in my 54 years, told me that God put something on this Earth to heal every ailment of man, it's just up to us to find it.

[@waynecartwright9478]

He was a wise man and very correct.....

[@jackjones909]

Ganja and shrooms your ģràndfather was òn the bàll

[@johnmars7748]

Very wise man

[@Seriouslydave]

Yes and no, sometime natures answer is erradication, as a cure for the infliction. Not really a cure but a solution all the same. Cant get cancer if your not alive right? Maybe cancer is the cure?

[@DigitalPraise7]

it's called natural remedies

[@katsinthecradle89]

The most beautiful experience with psychedelics is to see nature as truly alive, actually feeling the life energy in a tree, to see how nature survives despite mans abuse, and to feel connected to nature is just sublime. We had no idea how truly stunningly beautiful nature is until see through the experience of psychedelics

[@shaonic]

I had one experience like this and I could feel the earth breathing, the air we feel is the earth's breath

[@crazyratlady3438]

If we could all see nature thru this perspective we wouldn't do the damage we do.

[@katsinthecradle89]

@@shaonic such a magic experience, every so often I stopped and meditate for a few minutes on a tree and can see the energy vibrating from it.......so special

[@bazglsgw1208]

When u r tripping at night n u lie bsck and look at the stars it is was a wonderful experiance.

[@justthemessengers]

kathleen sullivan 🙏 ꧁Spiritually Awake꧂ The True Psychedelics, the Living Molecules of Consciousness that have gone by many names throughout the ages: God - Soma - Yahweh - Allah - All Knowing - the Most High - Amrita - the Deathless, there are many more names . . . . . . All of the True Psychedelics are proclaiming that the humans who have not yet seen that the Psychedelic Molecules Themselves are God are still Spiritually asleep, this is what God Themselves are saying. There are many humans who claim to have Spiritually awakened after seeing a mere glimpse of the Fully Ascended, Yahweh is proclaiming that most of these humans are still Spiritually asleep. There are many humans who have gotten close enough to the Psychedelics (God) to see that the Psychedelics are Living Beings but most of these humans distracted themselves from seeing the Truth and went on to believe the lies from the darkness that dwells within themselves, coupled with the false teachings and lies of the world of darkness. Humans who open Their eyes when in a Strong Communion with the Psychedelics (God) see the Living Light of the Psychedelics superimposed on the objects around them, leading to many erroneous beliefs in these humans. Humans that are actually seeing the Living Light from the Holy Molecules of the Psychedelics they ingested get confused and believe that the walls are alive, that the grass is alive and intelligent, that the rocks are alive with intelligence, that the sun is alive with intelligence, that everything is alive with Consciousness, that everything is All One, that humans are God, that everything is God, that humans are All One with Consciousness, etc. These are some of the false beliefs that are harbored by the humans who see the Light of the Living God superimposed on the objects and people around them. These humans missed an opportunity to see God clearly. Sadly, these humans have a very strong belief in these lies; after all, they believe that they saw these things for themselves. This is why it is dangerous to enter God’s Presence (ingest the Psychedelic) disrespectfully, in a manner which can lead to misunderstanding, destruction, and darkness. These humans would benefit greatly from ingesting the Psychedelics alone, in a dark, quiet place with their eyes closed. It is in this way a human might see the Psychedelics in Their True Form; to see that the Psychedelics are Living Beings more intelligent and advanced than humans with a Will of Their Own. The humans who see this have Spiritually Awakened, all other humans on this planet are still Spiritually asleep according to the Psychedelics Themselves. - just the messengers “God has shone in our minds to radiate the Light of the Knowledge of Their Glory. Since we have by an act of mercy, been entrusted with this work of administration, there is no weakening on our part. On the contrary, we will have none of the reticence of those who are ashamed. No deceitfulness or watering down the Word of God. But the way we commend ourselves to everyone with a Conscience is by stating the Truth openly, in the sight of God. For it is not ourselves we are preaching, but Christ as the Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Christ’s sake. They are the same God that said ‘Let there be Light shining out of darkness’ Who has shone in our minds to radiate the Light of the knowledge of God’s Glory, the Glory on the face of Christ. We are only the earthenware jars that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us” (2 Corinthians 4:1-2, 5-7) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3nXZZWpq7KcosU [e-mail]

[@dereksnider7148]

“Psychedelics are illegal not because a loving government is concerned that you may jump out of a third story window. Psychedelics are illegal because they dissolve opinion structures and culturally laid down models of behaviour and information processing. They open you up to the possibility that everything you know is wrong.” ― Terence McKenna

[@SkullKing11841]

It's hard to know what peoples motives are. I'm quite anti government but that just sounds like a fantasy, AKA a conspiracy theory.

[@dereksnider7148]

@@SkullKing11841 how so? Look at the history… legitimate psychedelic research had progressed for 20 years, and once the counter culture movement embraced psychedelics, everything got shut down within a couple years. All psychedelics, but primarily LSD were declared public enemy number one, along with cannabis, despite there being zero cannabis deaths, and possibly a handful (less than ten) LSD related deaths (deaths not due to LSD itself, but accidental deaths under the influence) total over 25 years, while during the same period, there were well over 100,000 alcohol related deaths alone, and the “dangerous street drugs” (cocaine, meth, barbiturates, and opioids with the exception of Heroin) were still okay to prescribe. This was a knee jerk reaction to the counter culture civil rights movements in the 60s, and there are heaps of historical evidence to back it up.

[@SkullKing11841]

@@dereksnider7148 sure but the quote didn't say that.

[@toucan221]

@@SkullKing11841 doesn't matter, his addition is correct

[@toucan221]

you are right Derek it is all about control, some people just can't help themselves, when you tell them something they make it personal, so it really is all power and control even on a very small scale.

[@mickeyjames7418]

Such a great delivery mate! Eloquently delivered with the right amount of humour, sarcasm and sceptical ness that anyone who’s not participating in the conversation may find acceptable. (I hope)

[@nintendodungeon]

“Psychedelics are illegal not because a loving government is concerned that you may jump out of a third story window. Psychedelics are illegal because they dissolve opinion structures and culturally laid down models of behaviour and information processing." - Terence McKenna

[@brawla9647]

They also cause alot of problems. I've more friends that are damaged from the use than better from it & 2 of every 5 completely lost touch with reality, one for example doesn't believe himself to be who he is & his own parents aren't his parents but actors used to portray the fisared of the Charictour he was portraying whilst deep undercover inflating organised Crim. He fell into psychosis while watching Donny Brasco, Its been 20 years now.

[@swagmasteryo9726]

@@brawla9647 seriously?

[@brawla9647]

@@swagmasteryo9726 of course I'm serious, honest & sincere but it's your prerogative to believe me or not. It's probably best to take most things on the internet & in life generally with a grain of salt but that's my opinion & again your prerogative what you do with the information.

[@samoralink8952]

@@brawla9647 yooooooo😳😳. Mushrooms did that to him??? Coz I've done Mushrooms alot, even had intense bad trips but I've always come back to reality with a better attitude towards life

[@djmateo7134]

Stealing this!

[@1endlesssoul]

Gov doesn’t want us waking up and pharma doesn’t want us being healed🙃 -love from a growing youtuber✌🏽

[@jordangreenisntonretention6917]

The lies would be exposed!

[@robertstanley8590]

Can't make money if ppl are cured with something they can grow in there back yard literally

[@ivatrump6000]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWncoamjactjY7s

[@ivatrump6000]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWncoamjactjY7s

[@TheArtsyForestFairy]

Agreed!!! :)

[@katem3]

Psilocybin gave me the best day of my entire life! I'll never be the same. So grateful x

[@iknowyoureright8564]

That Sounds amazing. I’m happy for you you. :-)

[@OneManCanStopTheMotorOfWorld]

Glad you had a nice trip!

[@maitreyas.4902]

I have had good and bad. 😕

[@nigelfoley6200]

It did the same for me Kate, I'll always be grateful that I was able to have this experience 😍❤️

[@lightofmylife1616]

Magic mushrooms make me feel like my brain is waking up after being asleep. Will be taking more soon

[@kelseybaker5559]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

[@Jerryberger9235]

Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

[@zoeywinston6826]

I had a moment on my first mushroom trip where i was lying in bed and lost total connection to my physical body. I felt as i was just a dot of energy on my pillow such a crazy feeling and made me smile, really realized that we are really nothing but energy and had an overwhelming feeling from that trip onwards.

[@georgewilliams1062]

Last year, I took shrooms at Las Vegas thinking it was going to hit like an edible or something. Shit was scary at first but amazing once you start getting deeper into your thoughts

[@sarahh321]

[_James_tray] Reliable source for your pschssss

[@petramatejkova6735]

Loved this. I battle from depression, anxiety & C-PTSD, I’ve heard shrooms cured depression. Wish doctors were more open to natural medicines over big pharma but we know why

[@bigstick5278]

Going on an Acid trip for me was like Defragging my computer.. After i came down I am like clear headed and sharper in my reasoning less stress and no feeling of worthlessness.

[@ChrisGuthrie]

The way you articulate a monologue is so impressive

[@ricpla6930]

I used to roll my eyes when I hear Russell Brand’s name but now he’s my favorite celebrity by far and has some of the best subject matter and opinions currently out there.

[@jsr1296]

@Darren YOU really dislike him huh? So move along then. 🚶

[@DisgruntledDoomer]

I agree; these videos are great, surprisingly so. But why is that? Did the man change at some point? Why, how, when...? Or was it just the way how the media presented him, that made us think he was a weirdo - in the bad sense?

[@carolconway6927]

@@DisgruntledDoomer I've changed my opinion on Russell too, I think that he has changed somewhat, probably due to maturity & sobriety.

[@ricpla6930]

@@DisgruntledDoomer hmm interesting perspective, maybe it was the way the media portrayed him

[@cjgibbons5850]

@Darren I watched your video. You're entitled to your opinion, however...if you had any integrity you would've allowed comments on that trite religious nonsense. Your argument falls flat on its face when you disallow a naturally occuring thought inducing substance in favor for a man made moral structure, favoring control.

[@elizabethjane1]

After having covid back in 2019, i started getting migraines 2-3x a week. They were brutal, i was missing work and family time and was miserable. I tried all sorts of pharmaceuticals including muscle relaxers. The side affects were terrible and they didn't even work. I finally decided to try microdosing. First time trying it, i didn't have a migraine for 6 weeks. Its an amazing amazing thing. I now microdose semi regularly and tell everyone i can about it, including the neurologist who saw me. People need to know about this stuff. I take a tiny dose once or twice a month before bed with a quarter of a gm of melatonin. I go to sleep and wake up feeling refreshed!

[@quantumpotential7639]

It's good that you finally got refreshed. Stay strong in the refreshess. Thanks

[@karma-to8nw]

What substance / drug are you microdosing with and where can I get it in Ireland?

[@leila7881]

How often and how much grams did you use?

[@Yes-ln1yi]

This video is so much deeper then just Psychedelics, Russell Brand is a switched on guy and has some great points especially with mental health. This video needs more views

[@Jame629]

I think we should all so shrooms and have a nation wide rave up . The squares shall repress us no longer.

[@AussieSingo]

Ive only just started watching him, i had no idea how eccentric, intelligent and plain right down to fkn earth he really is. I judged him for debating katy perry lol

[@Starskream3030]

Than*

[@newusernamehere4772]

Idk if there is anything deeper than "just psychedelics" but I get where you're coming from lol

[@tinaleanne8230]

Much of what he talked about is beyond the understanding of most people; seems you have a clue. What we "perceive" is not reality and there is much evidence of this premise. In my opinion, there is enough evidence to theorize that none of this is "real" based ion the common definition of "real".

[@3VOLUTION369]

Psychedelics have been used throughout human history and have been an integral part in our spiritual evolution

[@ivatrump6000]

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[@pseudonayme7717]

@@mr.nobody2244 Maybe the "plebs" as you put it, are the ones who need the most healing and wisdom. We have been setting limits somewhat like the ones you suggest for 50 years, I say those limits and intolerance are a barrier to societal progress and we should drop them entirely, as the waste of time and resources they so clearly are.

[@mikee8244]

@@mr.nobody2244 wrong. Liberty caps have been picked and used by the privileged and under privileged for centuries if not millennia. I also believe that quite a substantial proportion of our technological advancements have come to us from people who were under the influence when they came up with 'x' ideas. Why do you think there's a huge amount of silicon valley brains micro dosing.

[@steazymccheesy2649]

@@mr.nobody2244 It all comes down to education honestly, if you forbid people to do psychedelics and don't give them a reason then you'll have ppl abusing them and not respecting it. How can you have respect for something that you have zero knowledge of?

[@MattH-wg7ou]

Thats why theyre illegal (reply to OP)

[@wallsgreebo8352]

That whole bit about how we treat everyones depression as an individual problem because addressing it as a social problem would mean having to change society really struck a chord 👍

[@drifter402]

No I really hate this point. As if societal change doesn't start with the individual or that anybody could reasonably go "well I prescribe you with depression so let's change the structure of society."

[@airrun6118]

@@drifter402 It's an amalgamation of both perspectives. Currently society accepts little responsibility, neither demonstrates any fundamental change to prevent future manifestations of the illness across the population. But we must also take responsibility on an individual level too. It's not this or that, it's this and that.

[@wallsgreebo8352]

@@drifter402 i agree that change comes from within and that society will change to reflect that but i also don't think the two things are mutually exclusive - they affect each other. Also i felt that the point was more in regard to how we medicate/treat members of society who are suffering and its link with profit-making rather than actual true care.

[@caseywamack6566]

This Russel Brand and his listeners are something different. Kind, intelligent and thought provoking only just begin to describe the conversations I've read so far. Some of the most insightful, patient and understanding people discussing reality, society and existentiality all here in a KZbin comment section. People will always disagree and obviously you can't just go handing psychedelics to every stranger you meet. It is strange though, it would seem you've opened your minds to the possibility that the future can be different and everyone has an impact on whether it's for the better. You peaceful, caring individuals are just what we need in today's world and you make myself and everyone else proud of your ability to master your own thoughts and emotions and then explain to others your ways of experiencing, perceiving and describing what we now call enrichment and quality of life. Good on ya my brethren. Hakuna Matata. Carry on

[@jonathanmcfarland1407]

It's amazing to see how much your channel has grown. Within the ongoing experiment on the human condition, i believe that your channel can and will be looked back on as one of the main reasons that humanity finally got their shit together to save each other. Instead of just saving themselves. Thank you! And good luck!

[@Ahmed.Hadjou]

LSD and Mushrooms helped me realize that I wasnt living up to my potential and I wasnt apprectiating the small things in life and they did teach me how to be less anxious in my everyday life and generally made me happier

[@TrDr99]

Same with my case too, don't know how to describe it, but i was lying to myself for so long and was living on the terms of others, not for my own sake. That was a vital turning point in life for me.

[@hugemungus6039]

Same. They are also anti addictive. If you never tried them you'd never understand how that is possible but it 100% is

[@mindsoulpower]

sorry but if you need lsd and mushrooms for this.. then you got a BIG problem. and that shows the garbage society has become..

[@stormboy1517]

glad you feel better mate, keep it up - life.

[@stevemaher7481]

@@mindsoulpower too harsh

[@theimperialist2686]

It's mainly because big pharma still enjoys that financial monopoly it gets, and doesn't want to give it up.

[@Bubbagump871]

Big Pharma: "Why let people solve their own problems when we can make them customers for life?"

[@ivatrump6000]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWncoamjactjY7s

[@ivatrump6000]

👆

[@kreatemajik1624]

The " War on Drugs " is actually a war on people. Watch the video titled " A Message To The Voting Cattle " by Larken Rose. Very Important. Then check out " Bill Hicks - Voice of Reason in a Mad World ( highlight / compilation video ) "

[@AnneNihilate]

"I like money.... Go away! -'batin'!!" - Idiocracy

[@drubber007]

“Life lived in the absence of the psychedelic experience is life trivialized, life denied, life enslaved to the ego.” - Terence McKenna

[@EgoChip]

All this anti-ego stuff is another way to erase individuality and force conformity. Our ego is who we are. There is nothing wrong or shameful about the ego at all. The problem is those with a lack of empathy for others. Good people with good egos go on to do great things.

[@jueabaddon2168]

@@EgoChip Exactly. There is such aa thing as a healthy ego.

[@drubber007]

@@EgoChip You've definitely got a chip on your shoulder 😂

[@drubber007]

@@EgoChip p.s people that like their own comments are egotistical. 😜

[@drubber007]

@@EgoChip p.p.s you're completely missing the point in what Mckenna is saying.

[@nancyheath1753]

Thanks!

[@painwithgain8510]

Psilocybin is the only reason that I'm alive and didn't take my own life so grateful 🙏

[@georgiaray5681]

Can you please explain in what way? I take non psychoative mushrooms but not psilocybin yet... i've noticed a massive difference already.

[@samuelshelton8042]

Psilocybin was actually used by 'Olmec' priests and Shamans. They used this drug (others too maybe; need more research) to open communication directly to the spirit world. This happened in Mesoamerica hugely and there were even statues which depicted Mushrooms. This was central in mesoamerica and they adorned mushrooms like they were a Godly substance. Why today are we viewing Mushrooms as a substance of the devil. It's baffling as to how our society can turn what was worshipped by the mosoamericans into something that is extremely evil. I know they had lots of illogical sacrifices too, but that's another subject.

[@deanallen5567]

How did you obtain it?

[@painwithgain8510]

@@deanallen5567 i use to be upset and angry same time, had negative thoughts going through my head and I was taken everything very seriously. I was keeping everything inside and didn't have balls to spit them out, I couldn't handle anything because the negative thoughts going through in mind. I end up thinking taken my life would be the best to end everything and I was thinking about for nearly a year till someone randomly offered me 2g psychedelic mushrooms. When I took them and started laughing for more than 2 hours I was crying of joy started trip and seen things. Completely forgot about my negative thoughts and ending up loving everyone and seen everything differently. Since then I take psychedelic mushrooms or LSD every month. Plus I quite drinking and became Completely different person. I also try DMT and took me to another level of consciousness. I would recommend you and everyone to try it at least once in their life time so they could love life.

[@getofly313]

@@painwithgain8510 amazing story bro!!👏 Very happy you found the sacred medicines. I did nearly 25 years ago and haven't wavered from them. Peace from Detroit city✌

[@lucasshoemaker3579]

This channel is like if Jack Sparrow went to uni and started a KZbin channel. It’s fantastic.

[@PoFFizdaMan]

Best comment ever, literally made me laugh out loud. "Jack Russell Sparrow" ..awesome, lol

[@ange634]

@@PoFFizdaMan same 🤣

[@chrisarm3047]

😂😂😂😂😂 so true. Have a good day man.

[@anaibarangan4908]

I don't know but it's funny 😂.

[@Cp_9900]

Going to uni would of only encouraged the groupthink and extreme social conditioning we’re seeing today...but i get it’s a joke 😂

[@enabriel9838]

The manner in which psychedelics are approached is very important. It should always be treated with respect and gratitude.

[@vercingetorixwulf9298]

Are you a natural red head?

[@steazymccheesy2649]

@@vercingetorixwulf9298 Are you a natural creep?

[@vercingetorixwulf9298]

@@steazymccheesy2649 Yes, but I don't mean to be. I'm lonely.

[@tangomango6365]

Indeed. I was a great advocate of psychedelics for decades until I did my last trip about 2 years ago. It was a nightmarish bad trip that could not be classed as therapeutic in any way. It’s put me off psychedelics for life. But I was very stupid because I had just drunk in excess of 8 pints of cider just beforehand, and I did the trip whilst walking home from the pub on my own and ended up getting lost wandering the streets of London at night time. It was such a bad experience that I’ll never take acid again, but I have to accept that I was irresponsible and did not prepare for the trip in the way you should do.

[@TheFaro2011]

@@tangomango6365 you kinda fucked that up. Set and setting is important. Alcohol is absolutely awful drug which is destructive

[@haleywhite104]

I recently did a guided psilocybin ceremony and it was the most beautiful, healing, freeing experience of my life. I am 3 weeks post ceremony and I don't remember a time I was this happy and present 😊

[@Mama-Meg]

This is a ridiculously powerful video. The points especially about how legislative powers permit substances that deaden your perceptions but tightly control those that would cause you to rethink major components of your life. I love the conversation you're opening up, Russel.

[@xxx...pyxidis]

that's what I meant to say

[@Jay...777]

Yeah, it is isn't it. And I like the way Russell wove in the fact that we need to have a care about society and the way we set it up so people can get along better. Society needs healing too. Big issue there, but the more people are aware of themselves the more momentum there is for societal changes that make things better for everyone.

[@fukkitful]

@@Jay...777 Yes, the only way to fix society is to fix the individual. Its very depressing that those in powerful positions chose personal gains over using their resources to help improve our society. Humans tend to be very selfish. I'm sure its a survey trait which isn't nessecary anymore but hasn't had time to be disabled. Sorta like how Chimps and Bonobos look identical, except their personalities are completely opposites due to environment factors.

[@quantumpotential7639]

Operative word 'deaden'. Dead / death / deaden / die / .. this is the currency of these sociopath control freak despots.

[@davidschumm9936]

I struggled for years with serious depression, tried to end my own life # of times and that was after more than decade of medical treatment. Then I used the mushrooms ( therapeutically like you said) the result was so dramatic that I actually love being alive today and I genuinely like myself. Schedule one is def for their benefit not ours.

[@largemarge3506]

I never liked the feeling of strychnine and no sleep.

[@tomesky]

Ayahuasca pulled me out of sever depression. Since then I have a new relationship, live in a new country, speak a new language changed my carrier, regained my self confidence and self esteem. The value of these substances is enormous.

[@Psychobill93]

Hahaha, I'm about to take exactly same step as you soon. Wish me strength....

[@tomesky]

@@sallyire1 career !!! ;)

[@creationsfrommyheart2445]

@@tomesky lmao I I'm so glad you came back to say that because I was like uhhhh?? 😆

[@Jack-rh9dg]

I love this. I've been thinking along these lines for awhile. Questioning Everything. How dare these people in "power" tell me what I can or cannot do with my own existence if it's not hurting anyone else. This is unacceptable. You have the best way of phrasing things. It's like you're in my head. 🥰🥰

[@margaretryan4887]

I've relapsed back to alcohol, I listen to you all the time, I'm now 2 days sober, you make perfect sense and I understand that something is very wrong with society, please don't let this happen to you, you are doing great work. Margaret ryan.

[@Kebabyoni]

Hi Margaret. This too shall pass. Take it one day at a time. I've been there. Seek out hope and fellowship. Love to you ♥️☮️

[@wendycunningham2479]

Congratulations Margaret! You can do it! 1 more day, then just 1 more.. Do it for my little brother in the hereafter. Please.

[@jimwilson9617]

🙏

[@Cynthiabecker24]

You've tasted the freedom, you know it tastes better then anything. So proud of you publically sharing, congratz on your journey. I'll be cheering you on. Much love🙏🏻❤⚘

[@jeneralmattel8850]

You've got this Friend. One moment at a time. You will overcome this and persevere. Just remember to be kind to yourself. 🙏🌈🌞

[@spectralvalkyrie]

The first time I really thought about government and the absurdity of strangers controlling my life, I was high on hallucinogenics.

[@iamrocketray]

Its called awakening, and once that door is opened, it can never be closed again.

[@vinjacks]

Aye Truth cannot be denied

[@captainswan3079]

@@iamrocketray 🙏✌ 🌻 Truth

[@sebastioncandy471]

brilliant!

[@sound-officials]

3 magic mushroom trips fixed my severe anxiety panic attacks during a burnout. It literally saved my life.

[@loop1479]

By plan or happy accident?

[@shmaleb14]

Following for a friend

[@sound-officials]

@@loop1479 by planning. I had some issues with the idea where I was standing in life. Depression like. The mushrooms fixed the idea that it all doesn’t really matter and gave me my confidence back to act.

[@remon563]

@@sound-officials glad it helped you ! what dosage did you take and did you had a trip sitter ? I have been experimenting with microdosing but the effect seems temporary (the positive restructering of the brain as seen with higher dosages).

[@Amused_Comfort_Inc]

Tripping on acid every other day for 4 months made my depression better and my personality disorder worse . Be careful people .

[@musicbluedolphin1]

Russel is all over it! Spot on! The quicker more people come around to this way of thinking, the faster we will start heading in the right direction.

[@sandimashigh]

"Today a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration, that we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively, there is no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we are the imagination of ourselves. Heres Tom with the Weather." Bill Hicks

[@Gigatless]

Wether I hear "Life is ONLY a dream" it blows my mind. Whoever comes up with those quotes don't understand the meanning behind the words and aren't very virtuous with words in general. It's not Only because the word Only dissects a phenomena from everything else. A word Dream doesn't accurately represent the meaningfulness of the experience we go through everyday. A dream stops after you wake up, while life goes on and on and keeps evolving and lets you experience and change it. Be careful with those quotes, they may twist the image of phenomena.

[@sandimashigh]

it's a bill hicks quote. Watch some bill hicks before you try and sound so sophisticated. Your self righteousness is exhausting.

[@Gigatless]

@@sandimashigh my words would make more sense once you quit worshipping bill hicks

[@QuantumWavesMTE]

@@Gigatless I think it is you who does not understand the meaning. A dream ends when you wake up. Life ends when you die. To live is to dream. To die is to wake up. If you know, you know. It may never make sense to one without the understanding that comes from a heavy psychedelic/mystical experience.

[@Gigatless]

@@QuantumWavesMTE does it end when you wake up? is there an ending? Those are conventional concepts that wrap the phenomena for your sober mind. Back to tripping my friend, there's a lot more to learn :)

[@MrRickkramer]

Come to the Netherlands, you can buy them here legally. Search out some nice woods with a nice pasture and go an hour before dusk or something. This way you get some day and some night and the colors of a setting sun in the clouds is beautiful. Happy journeys my friends 🙏🏻❤️

[@stommx]

I did them in the Netherlands when I was working there. Problem was I took them in Amsterdam. Big mistake...🤣

[@MrRickkramer]

@@Noddy7 urban settings are not chill. You really need some nature and no social pressure from people who are not tripping their balls off. It’s weird having to deal with strangers too. A nice garden works too.

[@stommx]

@@Noddy7 Like MrRickkramer said above you really need to do them in the woods. Too much stimulation in the city...

[@Katmandu29]

@@stommx hahaha. Gee, tell us!!

[@stommx]

@@Katmandu29 I lost my goddam mind and met God lol

[@danmetcalfe8055]

I love how russell articulates, he’s so clever he can basically speak outright against how the government operate but he does it in a way that that is so reasonable that it would be heavily questioned if his content was ever censored, he’s an absolute legend if you ask me!!

[@wizardrapier232]

@Darren Yet you are the deceptive one.

[@yeetyeet7070]

@Gavlar Z You should watch all Hamilton Morris work

[@elizabethroberts676]

Hi Russell, You are perceptive, sensible, honest, bla,bla, bla and great fun to listen to. Lots of love, Liz xxx

[@jpegjake]

Psilocybin helped me, along with a vacation, to understand a different perspective on dysfunctional teams at work. Eventually this allowed me stop a negative cycle. When the time came I had to leave but I no longer felt responsible for things I couldn't control. It can be very difficult to see outside your own emotional pattern.

[@PigBenis4U]

7 grams one faithful night on an empty stomach propelled me out of my 3 year long bout with depression. True story.

[@anthonymichaeldurkin6244]

if depression rears its ugly head once again..you'll know what action t take...well done Mike Acosta..all the best

[@PigBenis4U]

@@anthonymichaeldurkin6244 thank you, sir!

[@Grandfinal43]

7 grams!? Jesus. In fact you must've even met Jesus😅

[@PigBenis4U]

@@Grandfinal43 it's quite an experience to be literally eviscerated and turned into our glorious spiraling Galaxy then to be shat out by a black Earth.

[@loryndabenson2118]

This is why I'm in support of Oregon legalizing other drugs, in hopes mushrooms will follow because it can help the community of doctors and mycologist in their research and push to have other psychedelics legalized for medical treatment

[@PatrickTheThird1]

I feel like the longer you’re at this, the better you’ve gotten at presenting the ideas and the more persuasive you’ve become. You do it without forcing it down people’s throats in a matter of fact sense, unlike many people in your position. It genuinely seems like you are a man of the people and want what is best for all, not what might be most beneficial for your own personal interests. I respect that and you for what you’re doing. Please keep it up!

[@MsKatjie]

@Darren didn't Moses, ineract with the burning achachha bush????

[@nickicey7336]

@@MsKatjie ya that man deff had some mushrooms

[@rhyno8644]

From the legend of El Pachaton to using poppies and acupuncture to release the bodies blood sugars of its dependence the West was lost when the eastern world provided simple fundamental solutions they didn't want. Best example Umbutu Shakur dodged the Vietnam draft going to S. Africa. When he returned hed learned techniques revolutionizing the way heroin addiction was medically approached and cured all together. Guess who immediately shut down his clinic and destroyed what they always knew to be true? What is western science's remote responsibility to its own people if its willing to endorse vegan diets genetically without so much as a weekly monthly step by step regulation? European societies sell you a chemical colon detox and say just be sure to use it when you're low on fiber. #🤯 wtf

[@taylorsmith1215]

It's called charisma! I agree with you! @Patrickth3third

[@matth844]

I have definitely noticed same. Iv also noticed he has gone from beliefs of mainstream “woke” to actually exploring personal belief and freedom. Truly has seemed to help himself as much as others.

[@AdrianReyes-bp5yd]

I took shrooms once and it changed my life forever. It gave me the view of different perspective that squashes depressive thoughts . Made me more forgiving and more social too . Definitely helped with depression

[@justinbirkholz]

I spent the first 10 years of my adult life struggling with crippling anxiety and depression. I took one dose of psilocybin 4 years ago and haven't been depressed since.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

Can you talk about what your expectation was in taking them? Were you aware they could have this affect or was it something of a surprise to you? Any details you have time to share would be welcome.

[@justinbirkholz]

@@kirkjohnson9353 I'm happy to share my story. I did not have that expectation at all. In fact, I had tried them many times before and had not had any transformative experiences before. I thought I was just going to have a fun afternoon and ended up having the most powerful spiritual experience of my life. So it was a total surprise. I actual wrote a detailed description of the experience at the time which I would be glad to share with you.

[@kirkjohnson9353]

@@justinbirkholz Wow. That would be very interesting. Do you want me to post my email address here and then I can remove it once you have it? I would be very interested in hearing about your experience.

[@justinbirkholz]

@@kirkjohnson9353 Yes, sure. If you put your email here I will send it to you.

[@justinbirkholz]

@@kirkjohnson9353 I was wondering if it would allow that. Ok go it. I will send that right over for you.

[@jezansell]

A comment I once read " The suits who created laws out of thin air, that make nature illegal, should be the ones in jail."

[@skippylippy547]

I agree with you but I don't see a way out of our current constraints. Do you?

[@Josh-kt9qh]

@@skippylippy547 at an individual level, we could all go “against the grain”. If everyone’s goal was to constantly higher their consciousness most laws that are against nature would be left in the dust

[@skippylippy547]

@@Josh-kt9qh Good thought! I agree with you. 👍

[@skippylippy547]

@@SarahKaysTarot We agree to come together. We are very powerful when we are together. They will flee as we approach. Come together. Now.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

@@nerdymcg2 I'd say there is a difference between killing animals for fun or keeping them imprisoned for your own amusement and using plants as medicine.

[@johnnyrayh5858]

Psilocybin on New Years and haven’t had a drink since. After 10 years of abuse and failure to quit. We need to get scientists working with these more!

[@kristamonae]

How much did you take ?

[@chandrastar5939]

Yes well alcohol isn't doing much for the individual in society and yet it's so accessible and encouraged.

[@dianastevenson131]

That sounds great but where do you get it from? I wouldn't know where to start.

[@kristamonae]

@@dianastevenson131 mush more on ig

[@PinkSalt1984]

✊🙌❤😎

[@Rolling4dCrimsonTide]

Outstanding Russel My wife and I just listened to this and we both have a renewed hope in this "new" therapy, I also really enjoyed your invitation to connect. I will do this very thing. till next time.

[@jellybutterpeanut1]

Acid changed my life and helped me move past alot of childhood trauma. It's a crying shame people are so closed minded about these things.

[@despinachristakis1050]

They are not close minded but have a lack of knowledge of the truth.

[@yeboscrebo4451]

How’d it do that?

[@jonburton2382]

Same dude. Same. ❤️

[@sin5720]

@Darren I think you're getting psychedelic confused with religion . Sounds like you are the spiritual juvenile tbh.

[@richardsantanna5398]

@@despinachristakis1050 That's fair, but many are also close minded and make up their minds about psychedelics despite never doing any research.

[@JC-qw4mu]

Very few people on youtube can I watch for 15 minutes consecutively and be totally engrossed. That says two things. 1. I have the attention span of a newt. 2. Your content is of high quality. Keep up the good work.

[@LoadingRetroGames]

Snap.. He is the only one I watch for this long 😂

[@pinkyjangra4786]

Russ is well and truly leading that revolution he wrote and spoke about. Having watched him for many years, it feels so fitting to see him doing this work at this time. It's almost like it was meant to be! 🙏🏽 Thanks Russ!

[@ashleyoswald]

Agreed. He is such a beautiful soul! Thanks Russ! A true leader

[@TubeDude420]

Mr. BRAND. Your a wacky, esoteric and brilliant soul. Love your point of view on life. And thank you for having your own voice and not JUST following THE MESSAGE that corporations would like you to push forward. You are original and are not afraid to speak the truth into the world. Thank you for being so inspirational and just a lovely human being.

[@KazokuBJJ]

"Depression is a social problem. " that's a profound idea.

[@dyschromotopia]

clinical depression is a chemical imbalance, it is the result of an abnormal physiological process. it is not feeling fed up, it is not feeling sad, it is not a result of our social standing or the minimum wage job we have. research your subject before commenting.

[@arnolddawson5747]

@KLEOS Why have you posted a link to a book on Amazon. Are you trippin.

[@Funky-Old-Lady]

Check david_grantrig_ii via Instagram, i just received my order! he's got LSD, Shrooms, MDMA, DMT, psilocybin and more!

[@leslie5435]

My absolute worst “bad trip” ended up being one of the most enlightening experiences of my life. The next morning, one of my deepest seeded fears was gone. That fear dominated the experience, and it was like once I faced it, it dissolved.

[@leslie5435]

@R Leaving the Christian Church. Basically, the fear of Hell. I know to a lot of people that might seem like an insane fear, but eternal damnation is very scary when you grow up with everyone around you believing in it.

[@kayleebee3981]

@@leslie5435 ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dontbeasheep33]

@@leslie5435 hell is just used to take money from scared people. They prey on the weak minded, always have.

[@benwrong6855]

"bad trips" often are the ones with the most profound effects

[@PinkSalt1984]

Yes

[@LucasArtCommunity]

I love how you've gone from being very anti-drug in general, due to your negative experience, to making a larger nuanced distinction around the potential medicinal and positively transformative realm of psychedelia.

[@Betoven81]

Yea but he still won’t use them. He said so in the Joe Rogan podcast

[@ivatrump6000]

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[@patriotsonly3776]

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[@AnneNihilate]

@ghost robles I agree that Mr. Brand probably doesn't need them since he seems to already have a handle on what he needed to do to get clean and stay that way. I disagree with you on the psychedelics for others though because everyone I know that openly micro-doses, does it with no medical oversight, and they are all constantly singing the praise for micro-dosing. Like they're all *genuinely* happier seeming! And my looney tunes ass over here is in florida like "well I'm on these 8 different prescriptions every day just to avoid wanting to kill myself and oh yeah, now I have this lovely buprenorphrine prescription I have to also take daily so I don't feel like I'm actually dying when the opiate withdrawal kicks in because I'm a big loser, yaaaay." Tbh I think I'd rather just eat the damn plants. The side effects of being on anti depressants, anti psychotics, and other mood stabilizers is a real drag, too. Like I remember what orgasms used to feel like, I think?

[@justingriffinbury2139]

Here here!!!

[@otousan19]

Thank you Russell for thinking through and saying what many of us feel in our souls; it is very liberating. Collective action for the common good - imagine!

[@andreaparis5390]

People probably get depressed even more now because their soul cries out how much they hate this high tech world lifestyle and want to get back to the earth as we were intended to be here. The way this world operates is causing more people to feel lost inside.

[@ashleyoswald]

True

[@Gawillamon]

That's exactly how I feel...

[@suverhoeven3917]

So true! I endlessly long for a wilderness on the planet, far away from people and the world...

[@iknowyoureright8564]

EXACTLY!l they keep pushing on and on and on with “tech” which has turned kids into mush......has caused more devision than there ever has been, has been thrust upon us without asking wether any of us actually want any of this? I’d you rich you do whatever you want and the other people in earth don’t matter, putting thousands of satellites in space, tens of thousands, all to beam down an internet signal worldwide becasue they feel sorry for the people who aren’t connected......well no one asked me if it was ok to cover our skies in satellites and to beam down whatever waves onto our earth......and it’s us I feel sorry for, because in reality those with NO connection are far more connected than we are!! Solar flare let’s be having you.

[@andreaparis5390]

@KLEOS sounds like possible interaction with quantum computer

[@FAFO1984]

I believe they need to allow us to intake anything that naturally grows on this planet. If it hurts or kills us, that's on us. But who are they to say what we can and cannot consume.

[@vic_cresss]

Uhhhh I don’t know man

[@CrankyRayy]

@@vic_cresss Is that why toxic mushrooms are completely legal to pick and eat, yet if you even remove a psilocybin mushroom from the ground, then you're instantly carrying a "Class A Drug"

[@vic_cresss]

@@CrankyRayy did you mean to reply to the oc ?

[@joeywheeler4237]

Humans that are tripping on power

[@islandsfuldkorn]

Where do you live Boost Cutty?

[@SideshowDC]

“If the words ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ don’t include the right to experiment with your own consciousness, then the Declaration of Independence isn’t worth the hemp it was written on.” Terrence Mckenna

[@SouthwoodsOutdoor]

Hell yeah.

[@MiasmicGusto]

* 'Life, liberty caps, and the pursuit of happiness' There-just fixed it for you. My pleasure entirely...!

[@leeroberts4850]

Everyone in this thread seems like a fun guy.

[@SouthwoodsOutdoor]

@@leeroberts4850 fun-gi. Get it.... GET IT!?

[@lanasawyer3128]

Hear Hear... It’s not worth anything! There is no doubt for me at least, that Drs and Big Pharma and Government, have made my CPTSD worse... I’m only finally finished jumping enough hoops to try to get off the Pharma’s using CBD oil. We are nothing more than atm machines for the elite! If I live long enough, I’m on a waiting list for a lsd trial! I’m more than happy to share my experiences, without receiving abuse! ( not directed at you) just a general, please don’t abuse each other. Wishing all well

[@IanHollis]

My doctor recently accused me of having depression. I turned down any meds, coz I, at the time, couldn't think of the word 'Psilocybin'. Now that I've remembered it, I've been doing a bit of research, and will be having a chat with her (and my psychiatrist) about it as opposed to the more 'traditional' antidepressant methods.

[@Dezea-w8r]

Was never able to find DMT. Shrooms were a great trade off. Do them once or twice a year, complete reset/restore. It's like a computer reset and update.

[@trevor7355]

2-4 trips a year seems to be the sweet spot.

[@Dezea-w8r]

@@trevor7355 nice you found your sweet spot

[@EliEnterprise]

Micro dose every day

[@mariebotha4478]

@@EliEnterprise How much is a micro dose? What do you feel the benefits are?

[@fourkinhench2744]

@@mariebotha4478 micro dose 6 grams a day and you'll have 6 arms and an elephanys head by the end of the year

[@milkbread5036]

There was a KZbinr called of Herbs and Altars who had anorexia for many years and took mushrooms and said her self-hatred to starve magically went away.

[@skinney9542]

That's bloody amazing 🙏

[@ashleyoswald]

Amazing. I believe it.

[@melissaleeson1]

After a dose I ended up on the beach, sat watching the waves and the pebbles all working together. That’s when I realised I was no more important than a pebble, however, I also realised that, that pebble and all those other pebbles working together could keep a great balance on earth🥰

[@yurithebrave]

It's fantastic how these substances clear the mind of existential fears and instead make one focus on what's really important. It's perfectly fine to be consciously insignificant in the grand scheme of things and still enjoy what life has to offer.

[@obscurum6]

So, the drugs taught you metaphor. Great! 👽😫🐬🦇😈🤩

[@obscurum6]

@@yurithebrave For some people it removes ALL fear, which is not a good thing!

[@yurithebrave]

@@obscurum6 For "some"? How many is that? Alcohol already does that to a lot more people I'd wager.

[@obscurum6]

@@yurithebrave Alcohol does not permanently alter your mental state after taking it once. Also, you saying "that does it too", is not an argument for the other substance.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Thank you for all the goodness and awareness you spread Russell ❤️❤️

[@kidlightning6421]

I was in an incredibly dark place eighteen months ago (after 30 years-plus of varying levels of depression) and did a huge dose of psychedelics (Liberty Cap mushrooms... my first drug experience for nineteen years) out of sheer desperation. What happened was nothing short of life-changing. It would be too much to go into here but, without doubt, the experience was huge. I now have faith in a greater good (i.e. the Earth/nature/The Mother) but, more importantly, I have faith in myself. And, while boredom and frustration still crop up here and there, that depression and anxiety that steered and ruled my life is yet to return. Amazing stuff. Cheers Russell.

[@Slvr2k]

Russ is absolutely one of the most articulate speaking people i have ever seen. He has an amazing way of conveying his opinion that everyone can understand

[@keithdavies150]

Do you often see people who speak? personally, i HEAR THEM. Hmmmmm, erudite, Hey, psilocybin, it really works.

[@Slvr2k]

@@keithdavies150 wow you must be bored with life to nit pick about something like that, the comment refers to me seeing him speaking something really cool since it's a video and all. I don't even know why I'm typing this to justify what I said.

[@keithdavies150]

@@Slvr2k Me either mush, BUT, you carry on seeing people speak, it is totally irrelevant it being "cool" or otherwise. And, do not worry, you never justified anything, so you're ok on that point.

[@Slvr2k]

@@keithdavies150" me either mush" lol what are you 5 years old fucking grow up and find something better to do. I guess you don't see how stupid your statement is if you want to misconstrue it as well "do you often see people who speak" umm, yeah everyday I see alot of people who can speak, but I guess I'll have to watch how I phrase things from now on.

[@diane4488]

@@keithdavies150 That's rather linear and superficial, with no understanding of sensual (learning/observing) styles.

[@peterskalicky264]

Thanks for connecting the dots.

[@digitalhoard1975]

I love hearing this dude talk. Thank you for not being another mindless Hollywood puppet.

[@dustinwainwright6429]

Most Hollyweird people couldn’t even follow along with this conversation

[@wtrpddles]

@Jedimaster420 or he’s a human being and he just does what the fuck he wants to 🤷🏼‍♂️ - WaterPuddles

[@julianjulian3489]

Without the drug addiction experience Russell wouldn’t be the enlightened being he is today.

[@Wavesurfa]

It goes one of two ways.. drug abuse either steals you or sets you free!!

[@Wavesurfa]

@Kate Jack Thanks, I’ve already been set free ☺️

[@niconicoo5661]

@@Wavesurfa how you feel after beeing freed

[@Wavesurfa]

@@niconicoo5661 Eyes wide open…. For a while I though I was Jesus I was so deep in bliss.. now I feel limitless except for the fact I’m wearing a meat suit and I’m stuck on a planet run by psychopaths and the majority of the population is retarded in one way or another… but hey, I’m good and my light is bright and I can escape in my mind whenever I want (or need)

[@niconicoo5661]

@@Wavesurfa and when you escape in your mind what happens then? Where do you go ?

[@MB-rv9dx]

Everytime I’ve taken shrooms the next day my face hurt from smiling so much 😊

[@andrewmiller480]

Me and my tribe call it the illegal smile we laugh so hard and our face hurts the next day.

[@tboogz284]

I always feel so refreshed the day after. Like, Future in front of me, nothing behind, anxiety gone

[@shaec3405]

Damn those side effects. 😂

[@jamilbenton20]

Lemme hold something 🍄🍄🍄

[@dracovonodin3820]

I concur

[@NicoBala777]

Man, I tried mushrooms this Sunday, I ate 2 because I was afraid, and didn't had any visuals, or anything like that. I was so happy, every thing started to make sense, and I am still happy, I was in a sad state of mind for years, then I eat 2 shrooms and instantly start to see the world in a more positive way. The mind healing properties are simply insane. Years of depressed mood(not depression) washed off in less then a day. I almost cried(of happyness) on the 3rd hour. And that is huge for me, because I didn't felt like that in years.

[@megharoni]

How fitting. I just took shrooms with my husband yesterday and we had the time of our lives in our own backyard. Super fun day, still feeling happy today.