Dive Deep into Presence: Exploring Mindfulness through Free Diving and Psychedelics
In this edition of the EZ Conversations Podcast, we had the privilege of diving deep into the world of free diving and consciousness transformation with Jeremy Stephan, also known as Falcon. His journey from competitive swimming to free diving offers profound insights into the realms of presence, choice, and personal growth.
The Free Diving Experience
Jeremy, who prefers to be called Falcon, shared his transformative journey into free diving, which began in 2017 in Greece. Free diving, unlike scuba diving, relies solely on the diver’s physical selves without any breathing apparatus. This experience goes beyond mere sport; it serves as a profound exercise in mindfulness and presence.
Falcon describes his initial foray into the depths and how reaching 25 meters under the sea allowed him to confront and overcome self-imposed limitations and beliefs. He emphasized a crucial lesson: that deep diving into the ocean parallels diving into one’s consciousness, offering unparalleled moments of peace and mindfulness. According to Falcon, this intense presence—found in practices like Vipasana meditation—translates into everyday life, promoting a state where "nothing else matters."
Integration Through Choice and Awareness
A critical theme in Falcon's journey is the power of choice. He argues for the mindful integration of experiences from free diving into daily life. According to Falcon, we should approach each day with intentionality, focusing on how we show up in the world and the choices we make about our mindset and actions. Much like free diving, life requires trust in oneself and the environment.
The Role of Psychedelics in Healing
Falcon also delved into how psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, have been instrumental in his personal growth journey. Particularly poignant is his realization of repeating past traumas in professional settings, which psychedelics helped him uncover and heal. Psychedelic experiences offered Falcon a way to reconceptualize his challenges, ego, and self-perception, turning perceived weaknesses into strengths—what he refers to as his "superpower."
Childhood Trauma and Acceptance
Falcon's candid discussion on childhood trauma provided a compelling context for understanding his life’s unfolding. Raised by young and emotionally unprepared parents, Falcon's early life was marked by hypervigilance and emotional regulation challenges. But through therapy and psychedelics, he learned to forgive and understand the limitations and intentions of his upbringing. This acceptance has allowed compassion—not just for himself but for his parents —by recognizing that everyone navigates their struggles uniquely.
Living in Ceremony: A Conscious Choice
Towards the end of the conversation, Falcon shares a remarkable perspective that every day is a ceremonial experience, urging us to treat our daily routine—our “ceremony”—with intentional reverence. Life, Falcon asserts, is about balance and integration, not just in the high points of experiences such as free diving or psychedelic journeys, but in everyday existence—nourishing ourselves, engaging with others, and prioritizing wisely.
Embracing the Shift
In closing, Falcon touches upon the natural evolution of relationships as part of personal growth. As he navigates his life with increased awareness and new priorities, he acknowledges the shifting dynamics in friendships and connections, recognizing that it’s part of the journey toward higher vibrational frequencies.
Falcon, through his life's narrative, intricately threads together the seemingly disparate experiences of free diving and psychedelics to offer a cohesive philosophy of intentional living and personal empowerment. His insights invite us all to explore not just our external worlds, but the profound depths within ourselves.
For those interested in learning more about Jeremy Stephan's journey and insights, he can be connected through his website, mindshiftnetwork.com, or on Instagram and LinkedIn as Jeremy Stephan. Every day is a ceremony, a journey of choice, presence, and connection. Let’s dive in intentionally, with purpose and courage.
