Paul Chek - Spirit Gym (Part 1): Training Body & Soul for Plant Medicine

In Part 1 of this special two-part episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Paul Chek, a world-renowned expert in holistic wellness, kinesiology, and spiritual development. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-278-paul-chek/ Paul Chek shares his extensive experience working with plant medicines and helping people integrate challenging psychedelic experiences. He discusses his early spiritual development through the Self-Realization Fellowship and his journey developing remarkable abilities in remote viewing and energy work. Drawing from his unique blend of clinical expertise and spiritual wisdom, he explores the importance of proper preparation, screening, and container-building for ceremonies, including his use of art therapy and Tarot in pre-ceremony screening. Part 1 emphasizes the critical need for reverence and responsibility in working with plant medicines, while sharing practical insights for practitioners supporting others through these experiences. Use code THIRDWAVE15 for 15% off any membership at Spirit Gym at myspiritgym.com Paul Chek is a world-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management, holistic wellness and integrative lifestyle management. For over forty years, Paul’s unique, integrated approach to coaching and education has changed the lives of many of his clients, his students and their clients. By treating the body as a integrated system of systems and finding the root cause of a problem, Paul has been successful where traditional approaches have consistently failed. Author of numerous books, videos and professional development courses, he is the creator of Spirit Gym, founder of the CHEK Institute, and the host of the popular Spirit Gym with Paul Chek podcast. Highlights: Paul's early spiritual development and experiences with Self-Realization Fellowship Family background and influence of meditation at age 12 Development of remote viewing abilities and validation through CIA program The importance of soul recovery in plant medicine work Critical screening and preparation protocols before ceremonies Using art therapy and mandalas for pre-ceremony assessment The role of Tarot in ceremony preparation and guidance Links: Chek Institute Spirit Gym (use code THIRDWAVE15 for 15% off any membership) paulchek.com Paul’s YouTube Channel Episode Sponsor: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave’s Psychedelic Coaching Institute.