Discussing the spiritual experiences that shaped his life, Dr. Michael Shandler explains the lessons he has learned from taking psychedelics and meeting Baba Hari Das.
Get a copy of Dr. Michael’s award-winning memoir, Karma and Kismet. In this episode, Ragu and Michael discuss in detail the early encounters between Dr. Michael’s boarding school and the South African military with anti-Semitism and racism. Multiple psychedelic trips may be less valuable than simply integrating initial recovery balance yoga practices into the nervous system and Ayurvedic lessons simply with mind-centered teachings from Neem Karoli Baba.
“During the meeting, he told me, ‘How many times have you taken LSD?’ Who knew? He said, “The first trip you went was an important trip, everything else was a waste of time after that.” ” – Dr. Michael Shandler
About Dr. Michael Shandler:
Dr. Michael Shandler is an award-winning author, speaker and life coach who guides individuals and teams towards psychological well-being, leading over 40 years of experience. The optimal performance of Arthur D. Little in London, UK as the founder of leadership and organizational development, spent decades harnessing their potential by combining psychological insights with cutting-edge collaborative techniques with enduring wisdom of age.
In 2024, Shandler’s multi-award-winning memoir, Karma and Kismet, is a spiritual quest beyond continents, culture and consciousness, published by Koehler Books. This award-winning story chronicles his personal journey through adversity and victory, exploring the powerful forces of fate and karma that have shaped his life across continents and cultures. His work resonates with those seeking a deeper understanding of transformation, self-discovery and the interconnectedness of life.
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