Psychodelic Coaching Institute

Third Wave's Intensive for
Psychedelic Professionals

Third Wave's Intensive
for Psychedelic Professionals

A Transformative Experience for Career Growth, Personal Development, and Industry Insights
A Transformative Experience for Career Growth,
Personal Development, and Industry Insights

June 25-30, 2025
Brave Earth, Costa Rica

June 25-30, 2025
Brave Earth, Costa Rica

Third Wave’s Psychedelic Intensive for Professionals

$7,500
15 Spots at $5,000

15 Spots at $7,500 $5,000

Apply with the discount until April 19:

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Are you a coach, clinician, entrepreneur or practitioner interested in exploring the transformative potential of psychedelics for
personal growth, career development, and business opportunities?

Join us for an exclusive 6-day immersion designed to deepen your understanding of psychedelics and
their applications in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Are you a coach, clinician, entrepreneur or practitioner interested in exploring the transformative potential of psychedelics for personal growth, career development, and business opportunities?

Join us for an exclusive 6-day immersion designed to deepen your understanding of psychedelics and their applications in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Why This Intensive is Valuable for Your Personal and Professional Journey

Why This Intensive is Valuable for Your
Personal and Professional Journey

1
Safe, Legal Psychedelic Experiences:
Participate in one high-dose psilocybin session and one microdose experience in a controlled, legal setting. Gain profound personal insights that can inform your professional perspective.
2
Personal Growth and Self-Discovery:
Engage in workshops and activities designed to foster deep self-reflection and personal development, which can enhance your effectiveness in your professional life.
3
Networking with Industry Pioneers:
Connect with a diverse group of professionals, including entrepreneurs and founders, who share an interest in psychedelics and personal growth. Build relationships that can lead to collaborations, investments, and new business opportunities.
4
Integration Workshops:
Learn valuable integration techniques to process and apply insights from your experiences, both during the retreat and in your daily life.
5
Expanded Perspective on the Psychedelic Industry:
Gain a deeper understanding of psychedelics, their potential applications, and the emerging market landscape. This knowledge can inform your business interests, investment decisions, and career direction in the psychedelic space.

What’s Included

3 psilocybin experiences (optional): 2 high-dose sessions and 1 microdose
2 psilocybin experiences (optional): 1 high-dose session and 1 microdose
Workshops focused on well-being, personal growth and integration
Workshops focused on well-being, personal growth, integration, and psychedelic business insights
Workshops focused on well-being, personal growth, integration, and psychedelic business insights
Group discussions and sharing circles
Group discussions and sharing circles
Networking sessions and collaborative activities
Networking sessions and collaborative activities
7 nights shared accommodation steps from the Pacific Ocean
5 nights shared accommodation
5 nights shared accommodation
Fully catered, organic meals
Fully catered,
organic meals
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
Daily yoga and
meditation sessions
Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony
Temazcal (sweat
lodge) ceremony
Networking sessions and collaborative activities
Networking sessions and collaborative activities
Temazcal (sweat lodge) ceremony
Temazcal (sweat
lodge) ceremony

What to Expect

Your 6-day journey will be carefully structured to maximize your growth and ensure your comfort and safety:
Your 6-day journey will be carefully structured to maximize your growth and ensure
your comfort and safety:
Prep Activities:
Before any psychedelic experiences, we’ll guide you through exercises to help you clarify your intentions and create a mindset conducive to growth and insight.
Prep Activities:
Before any psychedelic experiences, we’ll guide you through exercises to
help you clarify your intentions and create a mindset conducive to growth
and insight.
Integration Practices:
After each significant experience, you’ll have the opportunity to process and integrate your insights through sharing circles, journaling, and nature connection.
Integration Practices:
After each significant experience, you’ll have the opportunity to process
and integrate your insights through sharing circles, journaling, and nature
connection.
Ceremonial Experiences:
Participate in carefully guided ceremonies, including optional psilocybin journeys. These experiences are designed to be deeply meaningful and potentially life-changing.
Ceremonial Experiences:
Participate in carefully guided ceremonies, including optional psilocybin
journeys. These experiences are designed to be deeply meaningful and
potentially life-changing.
Personal Reflection and Connection:
Throughout the intensive, you’ll have ample time for personal reflection, as well as opportunities to connect with fellow participants and our expert facilitators.
Personal Reflection and Connection:
Throughout the intensive, you’ll have ample time for personal reflection,
as well as opportunities to connect with fellow participants and our
expert facilitators.
Industry Insights:
We’ll incorporate sessions on the current state of the psychedelic industry, discussing emerging trends, potential opportunities, and ethical considerations for entrepreneurs and investors.
Industry Insights:
We’ll incorporate sessions on the current state of the psychedelic industry,
discussing emerging trends, potential opportunities, and ethical
considerations for entrepreneurs and investors.

About Brave Earth

About Brave Earth

Brave Earth (La Fortuna/Arenal), is a community, regenerative farm, and healing arts center based in northern Costa Rica.
Here amidst the jungle, thermal pools, and cloud forest, we have the opportunity to dive deeper into our work as psychedelic coaches and facilitators, as we evolve new ways of living, serving, and growing. Your Practitioner Certification tuition includes accommodation and meals for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Is This Intensive
Right for You?

Is This Intensive Right for You?

This experience is particularly
valuable for:
Healthcare Professionals:
Gain personal insights that can inform your understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential applications for human growth and well-being.
Therapists and Counselors:
Experience first-hand the transformative potential of psychedelics, enhancing your empathy and understanding for clients who may undergo similar experiences.
Executive Coaches and Wellness Practitioners:
Explore new dimensions of personal growth and consciousness expansion that can enrich your practice and benefit your clients.
Entrepreneurs and Founders
Discover how psychedelic experiences can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Gain insights into the emerging psychedelic industry and potential business opportunities.
Investors
Understand the transformative potential of psychedelics firsthand, informing your perspective on investment opportunities in this growing sector.
Professionals Seeking Personal Growth:
Regardless of your field, if you’re interested in profound self-discovery and expanding your consciousness, this intensive offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional development.
This experience is particularly valuable for:
Healthcare Professionals

Healthcare Professionals

Generate personal insights that can inform your understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential applications for personal growth and well-being.
Therapists and Counselors

Therapists and Counselors

Experience first-hand the transformative potential of psychedelics, enhancing your empathy and understanding for clients who may undergo similar experiences.
Executive Coaches and Wellness Practitioners

Executive Coaches and Wellness Practitioners

Executive Coaches and
Wellness Practitioners

Explore new dimensions of personal growth and consciousness expansion that can enrich your practice and benefit your clients.

Professionals Seeking Personal Growth

Entrepreneurs and
Founders

Discover how psychedelic experiences can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills. Gain insights into the emerging psychedelic industry and potential business opportunities.

Professionals Seeking Personal Growth

Investors

Understand the transformative potential of psychedelics firsthand, informing your perspective on investment opportunities in this growing sector.
Professionals Seeking Personal Growth

Professionals Seeking Personal Growth

Professionals Seeking
Personal Growth

Regardless of your field, if you’re interested in profound self-discovery and expanding your consciousness, this intensive offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional development.
Note: While this intensive provides valuable experience and industry insights, it is not a clinical program, facilitator training, or investment seminar. It’s designed for personal growth, professional development, relational connection, and exploration of the psychedelic landscape.
Note: While this intensive provides valuable experience and industry insights, it is not a clinical program, facilitator training, or investment seminar. It’s designed for personal growth, professional development, relational connection, and exploration of the psychedelic landscape.

Become a Certified Psychedelic Practitioner: Elevate Your Practice 
and Transform Lives

Psychedelic
Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund:
Making Transformation Accessible

Unlock new dimensions in personal growth and healing for your clients. Whether you’re an established coach or transitioning to a purpose-driven career, our Practitioner Certification Program provides the expertise to stand out in the rapidly evolving field of psychedelic integration.
At the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we believe that financial circumstances shouldn’t prevent passionate individuals from accessing transformative experiences. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Psychedelic Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund for our Costa Rica Intensives.
Qualified applicants can receive partial subsidy on their fees, making this life-changing experience more accessible to those facing financial challenges. This opportunity is open to veterans, single parents, and others who demonstrate both a genuine need and a strong commitment to personal growth and community impact.
To be considered for the scholarship, simply complete your regular application for the Intensive and indicate your interest in financial assistance. If accepted, we’ll have a conversation about your specific situation and scholarship options.
By offering this scholarship, we’re investing in a diverse community of individuals who will shape the future of psychedelic coaching. We believe that your unique perspective and experiences are valuable, and we want to support your journey of transformation and growth.Take the first step towards your transformative experience in Costa Rica. Apply now, and let’s explore how we can support your participation in this extraordinary program.

Psychedelic
Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund:
Making Transformation Accessible

Psychedelic
Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund:

Making Transformation Accessible

At the Psychedelic Coaching Institute, we believe that financial circumstances shouldn’t prevent passionate individuals from accessing transformative experiences. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Psychedelic Coaching Institute Scholarship Fund for our Costa Rica Intensives.
Qualified applicants can receive partial subsidy on their fees, making this life-changing experience more accessible to those facing financial challenges. This opportunity is open to veterans, single parents, and others who demonstrate both a genuine need and a strong commitment to personal growth and community impact.
To be considered for the scholarship, simply complete your regular application for the Intensive and indicate your interest in financial assistance. If accepted, we’ll have a conversation about your specific situation and scholarship options.
By offering this scholarship, we’re investing in a diverse community of individuals who will shape the future of psychedelic coaching. We believe that your unique perspective and experiences are valuable, and we want to support your journey of transformation and growth.Take the first step towards your transformative experience in Costa Rica. Apply now, and let’s explore how we can support your participation in this extraordinary program.

Your Intensive Team

Your Intensive Team

Paul F. Austin
Paul F. Austin

Paul F. Austin

Paul F. Austin

Founder of Third Wave, the Psychedelic Coaching Institute and Lead Trainer for the certification program, 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:
Founder of Third Wave, the Psychedelic Coaching Institute and lead trainer for the certification program, Paul is a 21st century pioneer of responsible use of psychedelics for healing, leadership, and personal transformation. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and WebMD for his work amplifying awareness around the benefits of microdosing psychedelics. He is a sought-after public speaker and coach as well as the author of the book “Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life”.
Founder of Third Wave, the Psychedelic Coaching Institute and lead trainer for the certification program, Paul is a 21st century pioneer of responsible use of psychedelics for healing, leadership, and personal transformation. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, the New York Times, and WebMD for his work amplifying awareness around the benefits of microdosing psychedelics. He is a sought-after public speaker and coach as well as the author of the book “Mastering Microdosing: How to Use Sub-Perceptual Psychedelics to Heal Trauma, Improve Performance, and Transform Your Life”.
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.

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:
bbc worklife
the economist
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:
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:
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Clive Prout
Clive is an executive coach and facilitator with over two decades of experience in leadership development and personal transformation. He specializes in guiding professionals through pivotal transitions, helping them redefine success and align their careers with personal fulfillment. Clive’s approach integrates psychology, philosophy, and coaching, emphasizing the transformative power of language and perception. He has collaborated with a diverse clientele, from entrepreneurs to Fortune 50 companies, offering tailored coaching services that encourage clients to step away from routine, gain fresh perspectives, and reconnect with their deepest aspirations. As a core facilitator in our psychedelic practitioner training program, Clive brings a unique blend of practical coaching skills and a profound understanding of transformative processes, enriching our program with his dedication to fostering meaningful change in individuals’ lives.
Maria Dimakos
Maria is a spiritual teacher who transitioned from a successful career in start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to embrace her authentic intuitive gifts. Despite achieving corporate success, Maria felt limited in expressing her full potential in traditional work environments. Her journey of self-discovery led her to dedicate more time to spiritual practices, where she found a community that recognized and valued her unique abilities. This shift in perspective empowered Maria to fully embrace her spiritual gifts and channel them into serving others. Now, as a spiritual teacher, she guides individuals to access their own innate “superpowers” by encouraging them to look inward rather than seeking external validation. Maria’s approach combines her corporate experience with spiritual insight, helping clients unlock their authentic intuitive gifts for personal growth and fulfillment.
Jessica Grotfeldt
Jessica Grotfeldt
Jess Grotfeldt is an acupuncturist, community healer, ceremony leader, and the founder of Luz Eterna Retreats, which provides psilocybin healing spaces for women, by women. In her work, she is a vessel and a bridge; her commitment to the plant medicine path has connected her to many people across the world, across generations. She has served as an ambassador of the psychedelic mushrooms for almost thirty years.
Chris Villar
Chris Villar
Chris Villar is a performance and wellbeing coach for founders and high achievers. He studied finance & accounting at Georgetown University and began his career at Goldman Sachs, later founding Frontpoint Security, where he served as CEO and grew the company to $125M+ in revenue and nearly 800 employees. After exiting in 2020, Chris launched VILLAR Coaching, a boutique practice helping leaders scale their businesses while developing peak performance and resilience. He’s passionate about helping others overcome burnout and live with greater clarity and purpose. Chris lives in Washington, DC with his husband and their beagle.

Transformative Leadership Meets Timeless Wisdom: Guest Faculty Eric Kaufmann

We are honored to feature Eric Kaufmann, Chairman of the Board at Dr. Bronner’s and a luminary in leadership development and spiritual growth, as a guest faculty member at our Costa Rica intensive. As a Harvard Institute of Coaching Thought Leader and the acclaimed author of The Four Virtues of a Leader and Leadership Breakdown, Eric brings unparalleled expertise in merging human-centered leadership with bottom-line accountability.
Eric’s career spans three decades as a Fortune 100 leader and executive coach, guiding top executives at companies like Facebook, Verizon, Sony, and Dr. Bronner’s through transformative growth. Rooted in 40 years of Zen practice, his approach integrates profound spiritual wisdom with actionable leadership strategies to create breakthroughs in performance and consciousness.
Eric Kaufmann
Eric Kaufmann
Eric’s career spans three decades as a Fortune 100 leader and executive coach, guiding top executives at companies like Facebook, Verizon, Sony, and Dr. Bronner’s through transformative growth. Rooted in 40 years of Zen practice, his approach integrates profound spiritual wisdom with actionable leadership strategies to create breakthroughs in performance and consciousness.
During this immersive experience, Eric will lead two masterful workshops designed to help you:
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Merge ancient wisdom with modern leadership principles to inspire transformation.
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Guide clients through uncertainty with resilience and clarity.
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Elevate your coaching impact using advanced presence and awareness techniques.
Eric’s teachings embody the harmony of discipline and insight, providing a powerful addition to our certification program for those working at the intersection of leadership, transformation, and the third wave of psychedelics.

Eric Kaufmann’s June Intensive Workshops

Workshop 1: Leadership Breakdown: Coaching Beyond Ego-Myopia

Seeing Through the Blind Spots that Shape the Leader

Every leader – and every coach – carries hidden distortions of self-perception, what I call Ego-Myopia. These distortions create blind spots in judgment, resistance to change, and self-sabotaging patterns. In this session, we’ll slow down and see deeper. You’ll learn to recognize the subtle mindsets that block growth, and how to meet them with clarity, compassion, and presence.

This is neither about fixing nor killing the ego – it’s about seeing through it.

In this session, you’ll explore:
  • The three ego-myopic archetypes that derail leadership from within
  • Somatic and intuitive ways to recognize stuck patterns in your clients – and yourself
  • How to coach from a deeper source, offering a mirror and catalysts for movement
  • The shift from tactical coaching to transformational guidance

This is a workshop for those ready to see with more than their eyes.

Workshop 2: The Four Virtues of a Leader: Coaching at the Edge of Evolution

Focus. Courage. Grit. Faith. A Compass for Conscious Leadership

When the path is uncertain and the stakes are high, leaders don’t need more tactics – they need more truth. This session offers a living framework drawn from The Four Virtues of a Leader, a guide to navigating the inner terrain of leadership with strength and soul.

Through storytelling, reflection, and embodied practice, you’ll experience how the four virtues can shape not just who you coach, but how you show up.

In this session, you’ll explore:
  • How to embody the four virtues in your coaching – and when each is most needed
  • The energetic posture of focus, the breath of courage, the burn of grit, and the surrender of faith
  • Practices for staying centered when your client (or you) are standing at the edge of the unknown
  • Coaching not just for performance – but for presence, evolution, and impact

This is a compass for those guiding transformation, not just change.

More Reviews From Past Attendees

Deeply healed
and altered

“I have been deeply healed and altered on a cellular and spiritual level that I will forever be grateful for. Truly transformational.”

- Eleanor K.

Emilie S.

Life-changing and
truly invaluable

“The experience of connecting with like-minded individuals during the intensive in Costa Rica was life-changing and truly invaluable.”

- Emilie S.

Emma K.

Fabulously managed

“The Retreat was fabulously managed and created a very safe environment to have a deep journey.”

- Emma K.

Dylan K.

Changed the trajectory
of my life

“This experience changed the trajectory of my life. I made life-long friendships, found community and support both personally and professionally, and found ways to face some of the most challenging and beautiful aspects of being alive. I can’t recommend this training enough. Go for it!”

- Dylan K.

Marcus D.

A once in a lifetime
experience

“Biggest aha moment for me has been the intensive in Costa Rica. It’s been so exciting to not just work through my resistance but also to see how world class retreat designers and facilitators actually do this craft. Being here in Costa Rica was definitely a once in a lifetime experience.”

- Marcus D.

Practical Information

arrival
Arrival: June 25th (fly into SJO airport; plan to arrive no later than 9am or one day prior)
departure
Departure: June 30th (fly from SJO airport; plan to depart no earlier than 6pm or following day)
Accomodation
Accommodation: Shared rooms with ensuite bathrooms. (upgrade to private accommodations is possible upon request)
Meals
Meals: Organic, locally-
sourced options catering to various dietary needs

Invest in Your Personal and Professional Growth

Join a group of forward-thinking professionals, entrepreneurs, and visionaries exploring the frontiers of consciousness, personal development, and the emerging psychedelic industry. This intensive offers a unique blend of personal experience, self-discovery, networking, and industry insights that can significantly impact both your personal life and professional path.

Space is limited to ensure an intimate, high-quality experience for all participants. Reserve your spot today for this transformative opportunity.

Got Questions? Get Personalized Answers

Connect directly with Joseph Anew, our Career Advisor and program graduate. In a private conversation, Joseph can address your specific situation, professional goals, and any questions you have about Intensive and your path in psychedelic coaching.
Connect directly with Joseph Anew, our Career Advisor and program graduate. In a private conversation, Joseph can address your specific situation, professional goals, and any questions you have about Intensive and your path in psychedelic coaching.
Joseph Anew
Joseph Anew
Career Advisor

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