056 Phil Phails @ Psychedelics with Samuel Junk | Phive (5) Questions

Описание: (56) Phil Phails @ Psychedelics with Samuel Junk

In Part 1 of this mind-expanding episode of Phil Phails, Samuel Junk helps Phil explore the Phil Phails 5(Phive) Questions themed entirely around psychedelics:

💥 How do you fail at psychedelics?
🌿 What does success look like in psychedelic healing and exploration?
🧠 What role do community and setting play?
🚫 What should you avoid when experimenting with plant medicines?
🌌 What do psychedelics reveal about who we are?

Samuel breaks down the difference between reckless recreation and intentional transformation, drawing from years of personal journeying and cultural research in anthropology and ethnobotany.

This isn’t about promoting psychedelics — it’s about understanding their power and their pitfalls, and how curiosity + responsibility can change lives.

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About Samuel Junk

Samuel Junk is an Austinite through and through, shaped by a childhood in the Dan’s Hamburgers family where he learned the value of hard work, responsibility, and timing from the age of twelve. His teens were marked by curiosity, personal exploration, and a deepening awareness of his own shadows—learning the difference between transactional relationships and genuine connection, and experimenting with personal growth and psychedelics to expand his understanding of himself and the world.

At twenty, a near-death experience changed the trajectory of his life. While recovering from a serious spinal injury, Samuel realized he needed to break free from old patterns and pursue passion and adventure. He began traveling internationally, living simply in Jamaica with just a backpack and a hammock, and later moving to Hawaii, where he built chosen family connections and experienced life in radically different cultural contexts. These experiences challenged him, humbled him, and fostered empathy and curiosity that continue to shape him today.

Back in Austin, Samuel committed to personal transformation through education, completing a degree in anthropology at Texas State University, where he learned discipline, long-term goal setting, and the value of mentorship. He also found professional fulfillment in Austin’s radio and events scene, producing major local events like Blues on the Green and managing promotions for heritage stations like KLBJ.

Samuel’s journey is defined by resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to growth. He continues to explore psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, using his life experiences—including ADHD, OCD, Tourette’s, and other neurodivergent traits—as sources of insight and empathy. Through all of it, he remains grounded in his love for Austin, treating the city and its people like family.

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About Phillip Jones

👨‍👧‍👧 Single dad | 🧠 Neurodivergent & Proud | 🛤️ Path Seeker
After a lifetime of personal growth—through self-help, therapy, and endless learning—I'm embracing my unique journey. No more chasing 'normal.' Here to celebrate the quirks, the trials, and the joys of being authentically me. 🌟
Leaving the software world behind, I'm forging a new trail with "Phil Phails," a show that revels in the messiness of life and learning. Catch my latest adventures and dad moments on Austin Public and YouTube. Let’s redefine success together. #PhilPhails 🎬

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