Why Microdosing Is Actually Meditation | Paul Austin

Microdosing is everywhere right now, but most people are doing it completely wrong. In this conversation with Paul Austin, founder of Third Wave and author of Mastering Microdosing, we dive deep into why the sub-perceptual model everyone talks about misses the mark, how microdosing differs fundamentally from meditation (and why that matters), and what the latest clinical research actually shows. We explore the overlooked power of intention, the neuroscience of the 5-HT2A receptor, and why Albert Hoffman may have been onto something for those final 30 years of his life. If you're curious about psychedelics but don't know where to start, or if you're already exploring this space, this episode cuts through the noise.

00:00 Microdosing: Most People Are Doing It Wrong

03:51 What Is Microdosing? Macro vs Micro Explained

09:14 Tolerance Windows and Neuroplasticity (BDNF)

11:38 Why Clinical Research on Microdosing Failed

19:03 LSD, Psilocybin, Wachuma: Three Core Medicines

26:15 LSD Semi-Synthetic vs Natural: The Difference

29:28 Why MDMA Microdosing Is Dangerous

37:05 Parts Work, Somatic Therapy, and Relational Healing

45:06 Community Over Pills: A Spiritual Model

46:08 The Real Downsides: Legality and Dependence

47:52 Three Critical Rules for Safe Microdosing

51:43 Finding Clean Sources and Golden Rule

53:19 Connect with Paul: Resources and Training Programs

54:39 Closing and Final Thoughts

LEARN MORE ABOUT Paul Austin

· Founder, Third Wave: thethirdwave.co

· Author, Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Subperceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life

· Psychedelic Coaching Institute: psychedeliccoaching.institute

· Social Media: @paulaustin (LinkedIn, X, Instagram)

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