LIVE WEBINAR
Psychedelic Coaching & The Law: A Guide to Ethical Practice
Polyvagal Theory &
Microdosing: The Physiology
of Change
Paul F.
Austin
Paul F. Austin
Barine
Majewska
Dr. Erica Zelfand
Your nervous system writes every story of change. Join Paul and Dr. Erica Zelfand to explore how Polyvagal Theory provides a powerful lens to understand the efficacy of microdosing. You’ll learn how this framework explains how the practice can help stabilize growth and unlock new levels of resilience.
Thursday, November 12th at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET
Thursday, November 12th
at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET
Safety rewires the brain. Microdosing helps it stay open.
Safety rewires the brain. Microdosing helps it stay open.
Transformation begins when the nervous system shifts from defense to safety. This live session with Paul and Dr. Erica Zelfand explores Polyvagal Theory as a critical framework for understanding why microdosing can be so effective at anchoring new patterns of behavior and thought.
You’ll see how this physiological lens explains the way small doses and regulation practices create the neuroplastic conditions for deep, sustainable integration.
You’ll see how this physiological lens explains the way small doses and regulation practices create the neuroplastic conditions for deep, sustainable integration.
What You'll Learn:
How Polyvagal Theory explains the body’s role in emotional regulation and lasting transformation
How microdosing interacts with the nervous system to promote safety, calm, and clarity
How to assess a client’s physiological state and apply regulation techniques that deepen integration
How to identify when a client is within or outside their window of tolerance
Practical tools for stabilizing breakthroughs through somatic awareness, breathwork,
and reflective practices
Perfect For:
Perfect For:
Experienced Coaches
who want to strengthen their work with evidence-based nervous system tools
Wellness Practitioners
seeking to integrate somatic and neurobiological awareness into client sessions
Facilitators and Guides
ready to deepen safety, embodiment, and emotional regulation skills
Emerging Psychedelic Coaches
who want to understand how physiology supports transformation and integration
Perfect For:
Perfect For:
Experienced Coaches
who want to strengthen their work with evidence-based nervous system tools
Wellness Practitioners
seeking to integrate somatic and neurobiological awareness into client sessions
Facilitators and Guides
ready to deepen safety, embodiment, and emotional regulation skills
Emerging Psychedelic Coaches
who want to understand how physiology supports transformation and integration
Your Host: Paul F. Austin
Paul F. Austin is a pioneer in the psychedelic space, dedicated
to bringing psychedelic education to the mainstream.
Paul F. Austin is a pioneer in the psychedelic space, dedicated
to bringing psychedelic education to the mainstream.
As the founder of Third Wave, Paul has spent over a decade at the forefront of the psychedelic
renaissance. His journey includes:
As the founder of Third Wave, Paul has spent over a decade at the forefront of the psychedelic
renaissance. His journey includes:
- 15+ years of personal psychedelic exploration
- 10+ years of professional experience in psychedelic education and advocacy
- Authorship of the acclaimed book “Mastering Microdosing” rated 4.5 stars on Amazon
- Founding the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, training the next generation of integration specialists
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Rolling Stone and BBC Worklife.
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Rolling Stone and BBC Worklife.
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
Paul’s expertise lies in bridging the worlds of psychedelics and high performance. He has helped thousands of individuals harness
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
the transformative power of psychedelics to enhance their lives, careers, and overall well-being.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Paul has been featured in major media outlets i.e. including:
Special Guest: Dr. Erica Zelfand
Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family physician, educator, and Oregon- and Colorado-licensed psilocybin facilitator. She works at the intersection of medicine, psychology, and behavioral change, helping people understand how the body, mind, and soul collaborate in transformation.
Dr. Erica Zelfand is a licensed family physician, educator, and Oregon- and Colorado-licensed psilocybin facilitator. She works at the intersection of medicine, psychology, and behavioral change, helping people understand how the body, mind, and soul collaborate in transformation.
In addition to her clinical and teaching work, Dr. Zelfand trains facilitators internationally and advocates for the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelics through her nonprofit organization Right to Heal. She is also the founder and medical director of the psychedelic retreat company Rise Up Journeys. Her perspective bridges medical science, somatic awareness, and the practice of psychedelic facilitation, offering microdosing practitioners a grounded understanding of how regulation and neuroplasticity can translate into lasting change.
In addition to her clinical and teaching work, Dr. Zelfand trains facilitators internationally and advocates for the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelics through her nonprofit organization Right to Heal. She is also the founder and medical director of the psychedelic retreat company Rise Up Journeys. Her perspective bridges medical science, somatic awareness, and the practice of psychedelic facilitation, offering microdosing practitioners a grounded understanding of how regulation and neuroplasticity can translate into lasting change.
In addition to her clinical and teaching work, Dr. Zelfand trains facilitators internationally and advocates for the safe, legal, and ethical use of psychedelics through her nonprofit organization Right to Heal. She is also the founder and medical director of the psychedelic retreat company Rise Up Journeys. Her perspective bridges medical science, somatic awareness, and the practice of psychedelic facilitation, offering microdosing practitioners a grounded understanding of how regulation and neuroplasticity can translate into lasting change.
Bonus: Live Q&A Session with Paul
Get your specific questions answered during our interactive Q&A session with Paul and Dr. Zelfand.
Register now for this live webinar to discover how Polyvagal Theory provides the framework for
anchoring new patterns in the nervous system.
anchoring new patterns in the nervous system.
Register now for this live webinar to discover how Polyvagal Theory provides the framework for
anchoring new patterns in the nervous system.
