In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ has a conversation with Cory Firth. Cory is a psychedelic coach and consultant, former Executive Director of the Psychedelic Association of Canada, and a leading voice in mental health policy reform and flow state neuroscience. After overcoming a 20-year battle with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, Cory now helps others bridge ancient wisdom and modern science to unlock human potential and live more integrated, purpose-driven lives.
We touch upon topics of
00:00–02:30 Cory’s childhood, early depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation
02:30–07:00 Entrepreneurship, burnout, health struggles, and searching for healing
07:00–11:30 Discovering ayahuasca and the first life-changing ceremony
11:30–15:30 Integration challenges and leaving his marketing agency
15:30–20:00 Founding work in the Psychedelic Association of Canada and policy reform
20:00–24:30 Psychedelic advocacy, MDMA and psilocybin access in Canada
24:30–31:00 Trauma-driven performance and learning to channel ambition differently
31:00–36:30 Flow states, effortless action, and the neuroscience of optimal performance
36:30–43:00 The relationship between psychedelics and accessing flow
43:00–48:30 Parenting, morning routines, and finding balance with young children
48:30–54:00 Psychedelics and fatherhood, relationships, and emotional growth
54:00–58:00 Postpartum challenges, resilience, and healing through psychedelics
58:00–01:03:00 The future of psychedelic access, culture, and policy change
01:03:00–01:06:00 Integrating psychedelic philosophy into everyday life and society
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Find more about Cory Firth at coryf.com and follow his writing and updates on LinkedIn. You can also watch his banned TED-style talk on YouTube where he shares more of his personal story.