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In this episode, we speak with Michael Zapolin, also known as Zappy Zapolin, for an expansive and deeply inspiring conversation recorded at a psychedelic conference. Together, we explore Zappy’s personal journey into psychedelics, spirituality, and frequency, from his early transformational experiences to creating The Reality of Truth and working with cultural icons and psychedelic elders. We talk about lineage, mentorship, and the power of “the nod” — that quiet validation that encourages seekers to trust their inner calling. The conversation moves through themes of surrender, gratitude, plant medicine, cultural change, and even the future intersection of psychedelics and AI. This episode is an invitation to think for ourselves, honor those who walked before us, and remember the miracle of being alive.

About Michael:Michael “Zappy” Zapolin is an award-winning documentary director, entrepreneur, and psychedelic-medicine advocate driven by the belief that psychedelic medicine is one of the most powerful tools available to rapidly raise consciousness and help redirect humanity away from destructive paths. He has made it his life’s mission to expand accessibility to psychedelic compounds through education, media, research, clinical development, and commercial enterprises. Zappy is widely recognized as the director behind the acclaimed documentary The Reality of Truth, which follows actress Michelle Rodriguez and friends on a deeply personal journey of discovery. For his directorial debut, Zappy was awarded the Amsterdam Film Festival’s Van Gogh Award for Documentary Directing.

His latest groundbreaking documentary follows the life-changing intervention he facilitated for basketball superstar Lamar Odom, highlighting breakthrough psychedelic treatments including ketamine and ibogaine. Prior to focusing his work on psychedelic medicine, Zappy built an illustrious business career. He began on Wall Street, becoming a Vice President at a prestigious investing firm at just 23, making him the youngest person in the firm’s history to achieve the role. Over the years, he’s developed a reputation for identifying massive trends early, including internet domain names, legal CBD and cannabis, and now the burgeoning psychedelic economy.

Connect with Michael:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zappy- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zappyzapolin/- - Website: https://zappyzapolin.com/

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About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.

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