My path is to help steward humanity 2.0, contributing to greater individual and collective well-being by normalizing responsible psychedelic use.
Two companies have been borne of this mission: Third Wave and Synthesis.
Third Wave began in 2015, with an intent of changing the cultural conversation around psychedelics. We offer free education, paid online courses, and peak performance coaching. Our work has been featured in the BBC, Forbes, and Rolling Stone.
Synthesis is a legal psilocybin retreat outside of Amsterdam.
For many clients, attending Synthesis is a profound and meaningful experience, one that leads to improved well-being and significant clarity on purpose and direction.
Outside of my entrepreneurial endeavors, I speak about the intersection of psychedelics, personal transformation, and professional success.
Paul does an excellent job of bridging the gap between psychedelics and leadership transformation. His work with The Third Wave and Synthesis speaks for itself: an inspiring mission grounded in science, knowledge, and personal experience.
Gerard Adams
Entrepreneur
Paul’s mission to normalize psychedelic substances through the lens of microdosing speaks to the growing relevance of these emerging technologies. In building The Third Wave, Paul has created an excellent platform for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of the role psychedelics play in optimal well-being.
Jason Silva
Filmmaker, Public Speaker
Paul does a great job of deconstructing and synthesizing tricky subject matter—the stuff that would otherwise be out of reach for most. His presentation is stellar and he holds space on stage like a real pro.
Steven Kotler
American author, journalist, entrepreneur
Projects
Third Wave
In September 2015, I began working on Third Wave with the intent of creating an accessible and trustworthy resource about psychedelic substances.
Currently, we're developing an online-based academy that will provide professional guidance for both the psychedelic novice and enthusiast.
Our larger intent is to serve the educational needs of both healers and coaches interested psychedelic medicine, helping accelerate the professional development of the entire psychedelic industry.
Synthesis is a safe, legal, and modern psilocybin truffle retreat in Amsterdam focused on creative breakthroughs, personal growth, and spiritual development. Co-Founded by myself and Martijn Schirp, Synthesis provides an opportunity for individuals to experience incredible personal transformation through responsible psychedelic use.
There are few things I love more than sharing my understanding of the relationship between microdosing, inner growth, and leadership development. Let's explore how I can bring this energy to your next event:
Microdosing Psychedelics is a comprehensive guide to all the necessary information on the practice of microdosing – including protocols, benefits, drawbacks, and sourcing. Weaving together anecdotal narratives and preliminary research on the use of small amounts of psychedelics, Microdosing Psychedelics is oriented toward anyone interested in microdosing to improve their general well-being, particularly those in leadership and creative positions.
The Third Wave’s Microdosing course offers a deep dive into the fundamentals and advanced practices about microdosing in one easy-to-digest learning experience. Learn how to 'Become Superhuman' with everything from the basics of how to microdose to advanced best practices.
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Opening the Mind with Psychedelics
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This is a fantastic book! EVERYTHING you need to know about micro-dosing is covered. You can tell the author is super knowledgeable and passionate about his subject.
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