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This episode will inspire any one who wants to cherish the sacredness of partying in an energizing and fulfilling way. It's time to shed light on conscious, intentional and powerful recreational containers! We talk about set, setting, integration, intention, and everything else to consider for grooving successfully with psychedelics.

There is NOTHING WRONG with partying with psychedelics. Nothing. Not a thing. However, we are dealing with substances and spaces that can be easily abused, so there is a lot to keep in mind when engaging with psychedelics in this way. In today's episode, I am sharing the boundaries that I have created for myself to keep my recreational psychedelic containers healthy and energizing. I encourage anyone who engages in recreational contains to do the same.

Kev is joining me today to add some colorful commentary, and his take as a professional partier. We both share our top tips for festival self-care, harm reduction, safety, and of course, fun. This is a really really fun episode to tune into, truly a conversation between two friends; enjoy it!

Topics covered:

• Recreational psychedelics to enhance the good, not numb the bad
• Maintaining other hobbies & relationships outside of raving
• Weakening the connection between electronic music and substances
• Determining how and when to try and new substance
• Having a “substance plan,” knowing interactions and dosages
• Basic psycho-education for recreational substances
• Wellness and supplementation practices
• Creating party intentions for a meaningful experiences
• Contributing to a culture of care & consent
• How to be responsible & harm reduction as a safety net
• Debriefing and reflecting on parties as integration

Show Links:

• FREE Microdosing Workshop - save your seat
• RollKit - use LANA to save 10%
• FlowToys - use LANA to save 10%
• Episode 47  with Kev and Jenny - on conscious rave culture
• Episode 53 with Dance Safe
• Erowid
• Psychonaut Wiki
• Science-backed Supplements for protection against MDMA toxicity
• Show Notes

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Digressions include Caeli's first time back at a rave since the @evidenceagainst pages & ensuing lawsuits; Kelly's wish for privileged white people to use their inner Karens for good & Caeli's disturbing encounter with Bassnectar at age 21.

In this episode Jess aka Galactic Rainbow, invites Content Creator and Raver, LJ from Life by LJ to the podcast for a jam packed episode with tips on how to start your self-improvement journey, as well as touching on how Drum & Bass, and music in general can literally save a life! LJ gives advice on solo raving and the power of sober raving. He talks about the type of practices that have made a positive impact on his life such as monk mode, exercise, meditation, journalling, reading, gratitude diary, semen retention, and so much more! They also have a heap of laughs bonding over rave culture and love of music! Listen now!

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It’s time to lift the snobbery of the psychedelic space and accept that recreational spaces are just as valid, beautiful, healing and meaningful as ceremonial or therapeutic spaces. Creating meaningful recreational experiences comes down to pscyho-education, preparation, following harm reduction protocols, set, and setting (no surprise there).

Join me for this incredible episode with DanceSafe, a non-profit committed to ending the drug war and promoting health and safety within nightlife and music communities.

Jessica Breemen, Chief Growth & Impact Officer at DanceSafe, gives us important risk reduction and benefit maximization information for the recreational setting. The purpose of this episode is to provide accurate and potentially life saving information information; it is not intended to promote drug use, rather, to shine a light on the reality of recreational containers, which is so far from the “drug-war” narrative.

As we move into social acceptance of psychedelics, I believe that it’s crucial that we do not stigmatize certain types of use while allowing others. Humans have been altering their consciousness with a wide variety of substances forever, and will continue to do so. It makes no sense to gatekeep and stigmatize certain substances while allowing other largely toxic and harmful ones — alcohol — to be so freely used and accepted.

Topics covered:

• This history and mission behind DanceSafe
• Stigmas and myths about recreational drug use
• The reality of adulteration and how to reduce risk
• Early signs of dependency & problematic use to look out for
• Harm reduction tips to employ for all substances
• Risk education & benefit maximization protocols for MDMA, Ketamine, LSD and Mushrooms
• The importance of mindset and community when engaging in recreational psychedelics
• How to properly “test before you ingest” with reagents
• What you need to know about Fentanyl
• The sacredness of (safe) nightlife culture/the rave & why preserving it is important

Show Links:

• DanceSafe Reagent Testing Kits
• RollKit - LANA for 10% off
• Donate to DanceSafe
• Volunteer with DanceSafe
• Drug Use for Grown-Ups by Dr. Carl Hart [book]
• Zendo Project
• Show Notes

***Episode correction: In this episode it was quoted that 75%-90% of drug use is non-problematic, it is actually 70%-90%

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The recreational use of psychedelics is a deeply meaningful experience for many people yet there is a lot of shame around it. The spiritual community loves to knock partying as “low vibe” which is downright incorrect; some of my most beautiful memories have been at parties and on dance floors. These FUN experiences are equally as valid as the therapeutic ones.

It's time to break the stigma around the recreational use of psychedelics.

This episode is an important listen regardless of whether you party with psychedelics or not. By consuming this information you will be a part of breaking the stigma around ALL types of intentional and safe psychedelic use. As long as we are educated, safe and intentional, there is nothing wrong with psychedelics in a recreational context. In fact, it can enrich our lives and provide deep meaning and connections.

I brought on two of my friends and dance floor comrades, Jenalle and Kevin, to explore this topic. Jenny is doing amazing work in the psychedelic space with her journal company, Wakeful Travel—a ceremony-companion company that works with wakeful partners to provide tools that aid in transformation and self-exploration. Kevin is a creative director and a true champion of the party spirit. He brightens up my life in with his playful spirit.

Both guests are intentional in every part of their lives, including partying. This episode embodies the spirit of an unforgettable party—it’s fun, light and goofy, even while exploring the more serious considerations around partying and drugs.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How the history of house music + rave culture parallels the story of psychedelics
• Integrating meaningful dance floor experiences and insights into everyday life
• How electronic music, intentional community and psychedelics all come together to create a very special experience
• The crossover between recreational and therapeutic use: the dance floor as a therapeutic experience and form of release
• Fun, goofiness, play and shenanigans for the sake of fun, without making it about healing
• Balancing partying with medicine work and life
• Intentionality, moderation, safety and mindfulness when partying

Episode Links:

• Pump Up The Volume [house music documentary]
• PRTY NWS [Kev’s project documenting the spirit of parties]
• Wakeful Travel Psychedelic Journals [Jenny’s brand]
• Dance Safe Drug Testing Kits
• Test Kit Plus Drug Testing Kits
• RollKit - LANA for 10% off [MDMA brain protection supplements]
• Drug Use for Grown Ups by Dr. Carl Hart [book]

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Welcome to our Season 4 finale! We reflect on our favorite sets and artists of the year, our personal journies through this crazy year, and of course plenty of new music. This time, we're dedicating the new music section to some of the Artists We're Watching: MSFT, Use Caution, Ghost Dance, and Eloquin. Plus, we put two last artists to watch for this season on your radar: Monki and Joseph Ray. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 158 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about dance music news and culture.

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This week we delve into new music from Martin Garrix, BLR, Brohug, and Deathpact. We explore the crazy announcement that Steve Aoki is a part of the Dear Moon mission - a six-day excursion around the moon. Plus, we discuss the producers who gained and lost momentum this year. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 157 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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Live Nation has launched a new destination event venture called Vibee. Are they taking the place of the flopped Pollen? We also have new music for you from the likes of Skrillex x 100 gecs, Vintage Culture, RL Grime x NERO, and Loud Luxury x Hook N Sling. Plus, an EDM Champions asks us a great question about maintaining well-being at a rave. We get into this and so much more on Episode 156 of Beyond the Beats, the EDM podcast for champions of dance music.

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This week we discuss the EDC Mexico lineup drop (it may push us to go), set our opinions loose on a question from the EDM champion question community about what makes a great DJ set, and delve into new music from the likes of Chris Lake, Troyboi, Flume, and Black Sun Empire. Tune in to Episode 155 to hear all of this and so much on Beyond the Beats - a podcast about dance music news and culture.

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This week we discuss the news that Tiesto is including tracks from over 2 years ago on his upcoming album, Drive. Is this recycling old music for purely business reasons or an artistic decision? We dig into this and see if it's something going on more broadly. Plus, we delve into new music from the likes of SG Lewis, Kaskade x Justus, David Guetta x MORTEN and Samir give his opinion on which rappers would sound great on a DnB track. Tune to hear all of this and so much more on Episode 154 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about dance music news and culture.

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Fred Again finally drops his highly anticipated album - we review (while dancing). Deathpact releases a new EP ahead of playing 4 shows in 4 different states on the same day. Insomniac partners with End Overdose to bring harm reduction to US festivals - we discuss it's implications. Plus, we dig into the latest tunes from Maddix and Kyle Watson as well as put up-and-comers Manda Moor and 8Kays on your radar. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 153 of Beyond the Beats - a podcast on dance music news and culture.

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We're back! Welcome to Episode 152. This week we discuss what we've been up to on our little break (engagement + hurricane), cover the winners of a music tech startup competition (ADE & Antler Startup Competition), and delve into new music from G Jones x Eprom, Bonobo, Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5), and David Guetta x MORTEN. Tune in to hear all of this and so much more on Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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This week we discuss the impact of inflation on touring artists and why we may start to see less artists touring as a result. Plus, Alec describes his latest escapade to a new club in Tampa called PTL. We also rate new music from MEDUZA, Charles D, Dimension x Graffix, and Alison Wonderland's trap alias: Whyte Fang. And of course, we put two up-and-coming artists on your radars: Aboywithabag, and NotLö. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 151 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about dance music news and culture.

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To celebrate our 150th episode, we are joined by the Founder of Stagehoppers: Arad Javaheri. Stagehoppers is one of the best social media accounts and EDM outlets for uncovering the best moments in dance music. If you see a festival video on Instagram, it's probably on from their account... We discuss an array of topics including Arad's founding story, who the House Cat is, getting tired of mainstream Tech House, the pros and cons of social media in artist promotion, and his journey to now managing the up-and-coming duo Vanglowe. We also rate new music from the likes of Zeds Dead x Blanke, Snakehips x Tinashe, and Kanine. Tune in to hear all of this and so much more.

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The latest EDM tune to go viral on TikTok is Hudson Mohawke's Cbat - which people apparently make love to? We investigate. Plus, Alec asks Samir to create a reality show comprised of dance music producers; his contestant picks may surprise you... We also cover the latest music from Slander (a techno track?!), GRiZ x LSDREAM, Bob Moses x Kasablanca, and G Jones. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 149 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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This week we delve into the scary incident at Bass Canyon: A man was seen holstering two pistols outside the event but was stopped by security when informed by attendees. We discuss more details surrounding it. We also finally review Calvin Harris' new album: Funk Wav Vol 2 and dig into new releases from the likes of Malaa, Jos & Eli x Eli & Fur, and Zedd.

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Adam Beyer has announced that Drumcode Malta is cancelled due to issues with the once blossoming event planning startup Pollen. We investigate what's going on. Alec describes his road trip to Nashville, Kentucky, and Atlanta and recounts his first Atlanta rave. We also dive into new music from the likes of Eric Prydz (he remixed Anyma x Chris Avantegarde's Consciousness), Excision x Wooli, Odd Mobb, and Griz x TVBOO. Plus, we put two up and coming artists on your radars: BROKN and VARI. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 147 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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This week we discuss new music from Slander x Dylan Matthew (is Dylan now the third person in the group??), John Summit x Guz x Stevie Appleton, MORTEN, and Delta Heavy x Jem Cooke. We also dig into the new YeeDM country music x EDM radio station and Samir gives his review on CRSSD DAY MVS XL. Plus, we put two up-and-coming artists on your radars: Maxinne and Twolate. Tune in to hear all of this and so much more on Episode 146 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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This week we give our thoughts on new music from Wade, Swedish House Mafia x Future x Fred Again, Mefjus x Camo & Krooked, and a stacked Calvin Harris collab. We also dive into the news that TikTok is looking to create a music streaming app in the U.S. and Australia and ask ourselves whether this is their path to global music domination. And of course, we put two Artists We're Watching on your radars: Sinner & James and Kreech. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 145 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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This week we discuss (and play our own version of) Spotify's "Heardle" - The Wordle of music as well as what Samir's ideal job in the dance music industry will be. Plus, we've got a very special new music section for you this week... We are ONLY covering recently released music from some of our Artists We're Watching (gyrofield, MATT BARRI, Benwah, Buunshin). And as always, we put two fantastic underground artists on your radars: Dimatis and NOYSE. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 144 of Beyond the Beats - a podcast about EDM news and culture.

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