The Universe Within Podcast

The Universe Within Podcast — Ep. 204 - Andy Letcher
In this episode, I speak with Andy Letcher about Druidry, Celtic cosmology, European ancestral traditions, animism, plants and fungi, and deep ecology. We explore the role of plants and mushrooms in traditional European cultures, the more-than-human world, and the connections between these ancient traditions and the Amazonian plant medicine traditions that have shaped my own work.
Andy was recommended to us by Dennis McKenna and brings a deep knowledge of these subjects and a thoughtful perspective on spirituality, ecology, and the revival of older traditions.
Connect with Andy at EPIC: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research-centres/psychedelic-interdisciplinary-centre/
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SUPPORT THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PODCAST
To support the podcast, get early access to episodes, bonus material, and Q&As, visit Jason's Patreon:
https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
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SPECIAL OFFERS FOR UWP LISTENERS
REAL MUSHROOMS
This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms. UWP listeners receive 25% off your first order at checkout.
https://realmushrooms.com
Discount code: UNIVERSE
MEA WATER
If you enjoyed my recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to learn more about MEA Water, UWP listeners receive 10% off all orders.
https://meawater.com/universe
Coupon code: UNIVERSE
N1O1 / NITRIC OXIDE
If you enjoyed my recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try nitric oxide, UWP listeners receive 10% off all orders at N1O1.
https://n1o1.com
Coupon code: UNIVERSE
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SACRED TOBACCO
To watch Sacred Tobacco, the documentary about Jason's work with sacred tobacco:
https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w
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UPCOMING PLANT MEDICINE DIETAS & TRAININGS
Jason will be guiding his upcoming plant medicine dietas and trainings with his colleague Merav Artzi, whom he interviewed in Episode 28.
November 2–30, 2026 — Sacred Valley, Peru
December 9–16, 2026 — Remote Online Dieta
February 7–March 7, 2027 — Sacred Valley, Peru
May 21–June 7, 2027 — Portugal
June 11–19, 2027 — Lithuania
June 24–29, 2027 — Practitioner Training, Portugal
For more information about joining Jason and Merav, Jason's work, or future retreats:
https://NicotianaRustica.org
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WORK WITH JASON
Integration / Consultation Call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation
Nicotiana Rustica: Plant Medicine Dietas: https://NicotianaRustica.org
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SUPPORT THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PODCAST
Patreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpyN7hE6Nv8H3QTfclW_tg/join
PayPal: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanik
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FOLLOW THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PODCAST
Website: https://jasongrechanik.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanik
Facebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
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MUSIC
Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound
Stefan Kasapovski — Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

The Universe Within Podcast — Ep. 203 - Alan Scheurman
In this episode, I speak with Alan Scheurman about his journey into psychedelics, spirituality, and the Shipibo-Konibo tradition. We explore how encounters with ayahuasca and peyote changed Alan's worldview and opened him to spirit; his work with initiation and dieta in the Shipibo tradition; his experiences guiding ceremonies and diets; and his critiques of contemporary psychedelic practice and the so-called “Psychedelic Renaissance.” Alan has been working in this field for many years and brings a depth of experience, perspective, and curiosity to these subjects.
Connect with Alan: https://www.instagram.com/santiparro
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SUPPORT THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PODCAST
To support the podcast, get early access to episodes, bonus material, and Q&As, visit Jason's Patreon:
https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
-----------
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR UWP LISTENERS
MEA WATER
If you enjoyed my recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to learn more about MEA Water, listeners of The Universe Within receive 10% off all orders.
https://meawater.com/universe
Coupon code: UNIVERSE
N1O1 — NITRIC OXIDE
If you enjoyed my recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try nitric oxide, listeners of The Universe Within receive 10% off all orders.
https://n1o1.com
Coupon code: UNIVERSE
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SACRED TOBACCO
To watch Sacred Tobacco, the documentary about Jason's work with sacred tobacco:
https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w
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UPCOMING PLANT MEDICINE DIETAS & TRAININGS
Jason will be guiding his upcoming plant medicine dietas and trainings with his colleague Merav Artzi, whom he interviewed in Episode 28.
November 2–30, 2026 — Sacred Valley, Peru
December 9–16, 2026 — Remote Online Dieta
February 7–March 7, 2027 — Sacred Valley, Peru
May 21–June 7, 2027 — Portugal
June 11–19, 2027 — Lithuania
June 24–29, 2027 — Practitioner Training, Portugal
For more information about joining Jason and Merav, Jason's work, or future retreats:
https://NicotianaRustica.org
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WORK WITH JASON
Integration / Consultation Call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation
Nicotiana Rustica: Plant Medicine Dietas: https://NicotianaRustica.org
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SUPPORT THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PODCAST
Patreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdpyN7hE6Nv8H3QTfclW_tg/join
PayPal: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanik
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FOLLOW THE UNIVERSE WITHIN PODCAST
Website: https://jasongrechanik.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanik
Facebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
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MUSIC
Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound
Stefan Kasapovski — Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

Hey everybody! Episode 202 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Aviaja Rakel Sanímuinaq Kristiansen. I think this one of the more beautiful conversations I’ve had on this podcast. Rakel is a shaman of the Inuit people of Greenland. I think she speaks beautifully from a place of a deep experience knowledge of what she has discovered for herself, in her own journey of being born into a shamanic lineage, her struggles and shamanic illness, her journey of remembering, connecting with her ancestors and spirit, overcoming her fear through ceremony, and finding her calling and path in service of others. Rakel speaks with a beauty, grace and wisdom and I trust you all will gain much from her presence and wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device, as listeners of the show visit: https://meawater.com/universe and receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSE

This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSE
To learn more about or contact Rakel, visit her Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rakel_angakker
To learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.org
To view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w
I will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:
November 2-30: Sacred Valley of Peru
December 9-16: Remote Online Dieta
February 7- March 7, 2027: Sacred Valley of Peru
May 21 - June 6, 2027: Sacred Valley of Peru
June 11 - 19, 2027: Lithuania
June 24 - 29, 2027: Practitioner Training
If you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.org
Integration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation
Patreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
YouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerks
PayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanik
Website: https://jasongrechanik.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanik
Facebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
Music: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski’s Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

Hey everybody! Episode 201 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Adam Butler. Adam and I sat down and had a really interesting conversation about his background, his struggle with depression and how that led him to DMT, what DMT is and how it helped him, the space and entities that are encountered there, his views on healing and the work he is doing. He has a genuine passion for this work and wrote a great little book called Butler’s DMT Field Guide. I hope you enjoy this conversation and gain from Adam’s experience and wisdom. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!
If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSE
If you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSE
To learn more about or contact Adam, visit his instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistoftears/
To learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.org
To view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w
I will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:
September 1-8: Remote Online Dieta
November 2-30: Sacred Valley of Peru
December 9-16: Remote Online Dieta
February 7- March 7, 2027: Sacred Valley of Peru
May 21 - June 6, 2027: Sacred Valley of Peru
June 11 - 19, 2027: Lithuania
June 24 - 29, 2027: Practitioner Training
If you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.org
Integration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation
Patreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
YouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerks
PayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanik
Website: https://jasongrechanik.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanik
Facebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
Music: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski’s Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

Hey everybody! Episode 200 of the show is out. This episode is a podcast I was interviewed on called The Psychedelic Podcast hosted by Paul Austin. Paul has a great podcast and I was happy to be invited on. We spoke about my work, ayahuasca, tobacco, dietas, lineage and deeper aspects of this work. Paul has been involved in this work and field for a number of years so he led a great interview. I hope you all enjoy it. And if it resonated, consider supporting his work. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!
If you enjoyed our recent episode with Robert Gourlay and would like to purchase a MEA water device (https://meawater.com/universe), as listeners of the show, you receive a 10% discount on all orders using the Coupon code: UNIVERSE

This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSE

If you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSE

To learn more about or contact Jason, visit his website at: https://NicotianaRustica.org
To learn more about or contact Paul, visit his website at: https://thethirdwave.co
To view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_w

I will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:
September 1-8: Remote Online Dieta
November 2-30: Sacred Valley of Peru

If you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.org
Integration/Consultation call: https://nicotianarustica.org/consultation
Patreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithin
YouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerks
PayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanik
Website: https://jasongrechanik.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanik
Facebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcast
Music: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski’s Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H