#101: Mushrooms, Mayans, and Masterpieces ft. Freddy Jay

Freddy Jay's journey into tattooing is a captivating story of unexpected beginnings and unwavering commitment. At the age of 19, he found himself at a crossroads in life, having once aspired to become a pilot due to his love for surfing and the freedom it represented. However, as he matured, he realized that the life of a pilot was not meant for him. Instead, he began to explore his creative side, which ultimately led him to the world of tattooing.

In this episode of Chats and Tatts, host Aaron Della Vedova returns to his home studio, bringing a vibrant tribal energy to the conversation. Joined by Freddy, the duo explores the fascinating spiritual practices of ancient civilizations, focusing on the Mayans and Aztecs. Aaron shares his unique experience of micro-dosing mushrooms to enhance the episode's vibe, drawing parallels between the Mayans' pursuit of knowledge and intellect through plant medicine and the more aggressive, corporate nature of the Aztecs. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that delves into the spiritual connections of the past and their significance in understanding our own artistic and spiritual journeys.

Chat Highlights:

[00:01:09] Aztec and Mayan energy.

[00:04:01] Artistic journey through tattooing.

[00:09:08] Polynesian tattoo inspiration.

[00:12:44] Mentorship in the tattoo industry.

[00:15:38] Tattoo apprenticeship challenges.

[00:22:17] Different times of tattooing culture.

[00:24:39] Tattooing as a personal journey.

[00:28:01] Cultural influences in tattooing.

[00:30:40] Toltec traditions and philosophy.

[00:34:45] Mayan head shaping practices.

[00:38:16] Celebration of physical differences.

[00:42:27] Ancient civilizations and new discoveries.

[00:46:40] Travel and cultural inspiration.

[00:52:01] Immersing in Mexican culture.

[00:54:44] Cultural sensitivity in tattooing.

[00:59:29] Cultural fusion in art.

[01:01:47] Adventure in tattooing.

Quotes:

"I micro-dosed a healthy little portion of mushrooms in my coffee today for this episode."

"I mean I barely know how to tattoo I fucking scratched this Indian into this guy's chest."

"I think you grow under pressure, but not under fear, if I should put it into those words."

"Everything is meant to be in some funny way."

"You have to get more into your intuitive self and feel your way through life versus relying on."

"You're left with a very small human population and most likely the smart ones, the ones that know how to build pyramids, they're probably the first ones to die."

"If you really want to do something that's different from where you are, you need to seek the place, you need to seek the people, you need to seek the culture."

"We're all one, we're all one thing, you know, we all are human, we all should love and care for one another."

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