361 — Why Cannabis Is a Psychedelic With Ryan Sprague

02 Sep 2025 • 137 min • EN
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Did you know that people can use cannabis as an effective psychedelic without the same health concerns as mushrooms or ayahuasca? Educator and Coach Ryan Sprague explains the benefits of cannabis as a psychedelic and a tool for growth but only if you understand how to use it this week on Spirit Gym. Learn more about Ryan and his work on his Highly Optimized website and on social media via Instagram here and here and YouTube. Listen to Ryan’s Highly Optimized podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to them. For Spirit Gym listeners: Register for Ryan’s free workshop — The Untapped Power of Cannabis Coaching: Harness the Only Legal Psychedelic to Unlock Your Clients’ Full Potential & Transform Their Lives — on Sept. 12 at noon EDT at this link. Also, check out Ryan’s courses, including Breathe With Cannabis, at this link and save 10% on any of them by using the CHEK10 promo code at checkout. Join the BWC Collective, experience monthly ceremonies and access all past replays for $33 at this link (exclusively for Spirit Gym listeners). (Special offers from Spirit Gym guests are time-sensitive and at their discretion to redeem after 30 days.) Timestamps 4:15 Cannabis as a psychedelic. 12:03 The “trip” that changed Ryan’s life forever. 16:35 The edibles industry’s dirty secrets may harm you. 25:36 A Thai stick strain. 33:44 Looking for cannabis strains that contain less than 20 percent THC is really hard. 41:56 Cannabis can’t be a personal growth tool unless you understand how to use it. 53:19 The Goldilocks Zone. 59:06 Is using mushrooms and cannabis together a good idea? Find more resources for this episode on our website. Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes by Brave as Bears All Rights Reserved MusicFit Records 2024 Thanks to our awesome sponsors: Paleovalley BIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15 Organifi CHEK20 Wild Pastures Korrect SPIRITGYM Pique Life CHEK Institute/CHEK Academy Zen in the Garden We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

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