In Episode 19 of the Let R Rip Podcast, Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz sit down with Paul Karasik, founder and CEO of the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about psychedelics, addiction, microdosing, trauma, consciousness, and the future of healing.

Paul founded the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles in 2020 as a nonprofit organization focused on education, safe access, and community for people exploring higher consciousness. With decades of experience dating back to the psychedelic movement of the 1960s, Paul brings a rare perspective that blends lived experience, recovery, leadership, spirituality, science, and modern psychedelic education.

This episode dives deep into the psychedelic renaissance and the growing conversation around plant medicine, LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, DMT, ayahuasca, mescaline, ketamine, microdosing, addiction recovery, trauma healing, anxiety, depression, and spiritual awakening.

Paul breaks down why psychedelics are not simply about “getting high,” but about creating space from the ego, interrupting destructive mental patterns, and opening the door to deeper self-awareness. The conversation explores the default mode network, neuroplasticity, integration, safe use, intentional preparation, and why the experience itself means nothing without real-life change afterward.

Jake also opens up about his own past with drugs, alcohol, cocaine, mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and microdosing, sharing how intentional psychedelic experiences with his wife have helped create deeper connection, emotional awareness, and spiritual clarity. Mikey brings a grounded perspective from the lens of addiction, fear, sobriety, and the concern around people using psychedelics without proper guidance or intention.

This is not a surface-level conversation about psychedelics. This is a real discussion about suffering, addiction, healing, consciousness, spiritual bypassing, ego death, safe access, and the responsibility that comes with using powerful tools.

If you are curious about microdosing, psychedelic therapy, trauma recovery, plant medicine, addiction, higher consciousness, or the future of mental health, this episode is for you.

Topics covered in this episode:

Paul Karasik’s journey from the 1960s psychedelic movement to founding PILA The mission of the Psychedelic Institute of Los Angeles Why psychedelics are becoming part of modern healing conversations Microdosing LSD, mushrooms, San Pedro, and other plant medicines Addiction, alcohol, cocaine, and breaking destructive cycles The difference between using psychedelics and abusing substances Why integration matters more than the trip itself Default mode network, neuroplasticity, and rewiring the brain Spiritual awakening, ego death, and higher consciousness The dangers of unqualified shamans and spiritual bypassing How couples can use intentional medicine experiences for deeper connection Why psychedelics must be approached with preparation, humility, and respect The future of safe access and psychedelic education

Follow Paul Karasik and the Psychedelic Institute: Instagram: @psychedelic_awakening

Follow Let R Rip Podcast: Hosted by Jake Sirokman and Mikey Getz

No filters. No scripts. No surface-level bullshit. Just real conversations with people doing the work.

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing discussed is medical, legal, or therapeutic advice. Psychedelics remain regulated substances in many places. Always follow applicable laws and consult qualified professionals.

What does it actually take to become a strong father, present husband, and disciplined man?

In Episode 19 of Let ’R Rip, we sit down with Kyle Carnohan, founder of Superhuman Fathers, a global movement helping men rebuild their lives through fitness, faith, leadership, and family.

Kyle’s story is not polished. It’s raw.

From:

• Losing everything in 2008
• Fighting anxiety, self-doubt, and identity
• Rebuilding through discipline and physical transformation
• Becoming a firefighter paramedic
• Building a multi-million dollar coaching business
• Then losing it… and finding something deeper

This episode dives into what most men avoid:

- Marriage struggles

- Fatherhood pressure

- Faith vs ego

- Discipline vs identity

• The truth about “success”

WHAT WE COVER:

• Why most men feel lost (even when they “look successful”)
• The reality of marriage, sex, and communication
• How to lead your family without controlling them
• Why fitness alone won’t fix a broken man
• The truth about making money vs living aligned
• Faith, Jesus, and modern masculinity
• Parenting struggles and raising strong kids
• The “warrior monk” mindset explained
• Why success can actually destroy your life

ABOUT KYLE CARNOHAN:

Kyle Carnohan is a former firefighter paramedic and founder of Superhuman Fathers, a high-level coaching program helping men become:

• Physically strong
• Emotionally grounded
• Spiritually aligned

His philosophy is simple:

“We do the most. We need the least.”

Built on 4 pillars:

• Body
• Being
• Balance
• Business

Kyle teaches men how to stop surviving… and start leading.

ABOUT LET ’R RIP:

No filters. No scripts. No bullshit. Just real conversations about:

• Masculinity
• Business
• Faith
• Family
• Discipline

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Michael

Truth over comfort. Always.

CONNECT WITH KYLE:

Instagram: @superhumanfathers Power Couple Playbook: @powercoupleplaybook

Join his daily 5AM men’s calls via his IG link

Rick Thorne, known as “The Biker in Black,” is a legendary BMX rider, X Games competitor, ESPN host, musician, and creator of the Stay Rad movement.

In this episode of Let ‘R Rip, Rick shares the real story behind his decades-long career, from the early days of BMX to building a personal brand before social media, to reinventing himself through music, media, and mindset.

This conversation dives deep into:

• The cost of staying relevant for over 40 years
• The mental shift required to reinvent yourself
• Letting go of people pleasing, guilt, and fear
• Building identity beyond your career
• The difference between passion and discipline
• Why most people stay stuck and how to break out

This is a raw, honest conversation about longevity, growth, and what it really takes to keep evolving.

In this episode of the Let R Rip Podcast, Jake Sirokman and Mikey sit down with Aaron “Bubble” Patrick - bassist, tour manager, and longtime veteran of the metal and hardcore scene.

Aaron has played with Bury Your Dead, All That Remains, DevilDriver, Kingdom of Sorrow, and more, while also tour managing for major acts including Hatebreed, Bring Me The Horizon, and most recently helping oversee the first U.S. tour for Lords of the Sound, the Ukrainian symphonic orchestra.

This conversation goes far beyond a standard music interview.

Aaron breaks down what it was really like going from welding and local bands to touring with massive acts like Korn, Deftones, Stone Sour, and more. He shares the reality of staying in the game for decades, the behind-the-scenes world of tour management, what it takes to survive life on the road, and how fitness, discipline, recovery, and self-work became essential to longevity.

This episode covers:

• Aaron “Bubble” Patrick’s journey through metal and hardcore
• Bury Your Dead, All That Remains, DevilDriver, and Kingdom of Sorrow
• tour management and behind-the-scenes life in music
• opening for Korn on Family Values
• the reality of building a long-term music career
• fitness, sobriety, discipline, and mental resilience
• life lessons from the road
• ADHD, creativity, and staying driven
• why growth never stops in music or in life

If you’re a musician, creative, tour manager, hardcore fan, metalhead, or someone trying to build a career around passion and discipline, this one is packed with perspective.

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In this episode of the Let R Rip Podcast, Jake and Mikey sit down for a raw conversation about success, freedom, social media burnout, real-life connection, and what it actually means to build a life that matters.

This is one of the most honest Let R Rip conversations yet.

They break down how easy it is to lose yourself trying to build a brand, chase attention, keep up with content demands, and perform for the algorithm. They talk about the shift away from constant posting, the pressure of online validation, and why real success has nothing to do with appearing important on the internet.

This episode covers:

• what success actually means

• why freedom matters more than attention

• social media burnout and overexposure

• real-life relationships vs online performance

• building businesses through trust and connection

• how creators lose themselves in content

• why doing less can produce more

• the value of individuality over cookie-cutter systems

• building a life you actually want to live

Jake and Mikey also unpack the evolution of Force of Focus, Creator’s Standard, and Let R Rip, along with the lessons learned from multiple pivots in business, identity shifts, and years of chasing growth in all the wrong ways.

They dive into why chasing more=more content, more attention, more validation, can actually pull you further away from the life you’re trying to build, and how stepping back allowed them to reconnect with what actually matters: family, freedom, relationships, and real-world impact.

This conversation isn’t about hacks, trends, or tactics.

It’s about truth.

Because at the end of the day…

success isn’t what it looks like online.

It’s the life you get to live when the phone is down.

In this episode of the Let R Rip Podcast, Jake Sirokman and Mikey sit down with Josh Coburn for a raw conversation on purpose, masculinity, freedom, discipline, social media, and what it really means to build a life that feels real.

Josh breaks down what led him to leave the rat race, move to Nicaragua with his family, and step away from the constant grind of modern life. But this conversation goes far beyond relocation. It dives into identity, work ethic, discomfort, entrepreneurship, family, faith, and why so many men feel lost when they stop chasing purpose.

They talk about what happens when you disconnect from the noise, why real life matters more than online validation, how discipline builds confidence, and why the best things in life happen when you keep showing up without obsessing over outcomes.

This episode covers:

purpose and reinvention

escaping burnout

social media vs real life

discipline and masculinity

entrepreneurship and freedom

family, faith, and responsibility

why men need purpose

learning to embrace discomfort

building a life you actually want

If you’re a business owner, creative, entrepreneur, father, or someone who feels like there has to be more than the daily grind, this conversation is going to hit.

What if the “starving artist” mindset is actually the thing holding you back?

In this episode of Let ’R Rip, we sit down with artist and creative professional Charles Lewis to break down the real reason most creatives struggle and how to actually build a successful career without sacrificing your life, your family, or your sanity.

This conversation goes way deeper than art. We get into discipline, faith, relationships, mental health, and the real foundation behind creative success.

Because the truth is… Your best work doesn’t come from chaos. It comes from alignment.

WHAT WE GET INTO:

• Why the “starving artist” mindset is complete bullshit
• Creating from trauma vs. creating from stability
• How discipline, family, and faith impact creativity
• The difference between persona vs. real creative identity
• Why most artists stay stuck (and how to break through)
• The importance of self-awareness and emotional stability
• Why your environment determines your creative output
• Building confidence to turn creativity into a business
• Choosing the right clients and projects as you level up
• Why responsibility = freedom in creative careers

ABOUT CHARLES LEWIS:

Charles Lewis is a seasoned artist and creative professional with years of experience in painting, graffiti, and visual design. Known for his raw perspective and disciplined approach, Charles blends art, life, and business into a philosophy rooted in growth, responsibility, and purpose.

His work and mindset challenge the outdated belief that great art must come from suffering - replacing it with a model built on structure, discipline, and alignment

ABOUT LET ’R RIP:

No scripts. No filters. No bullshit. Just real conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who actually live it.

Hosted by Jake Sirokman & Michael, this podcast is built on one thing:

Truth over comfort.

Rob Smead is a professional tattoo artist, serial entrepreneur, founder of Electrum Supply, and creator of Successrifice.

In this episode of the Let ’R Rip Podcast, Rob sits down with Jake Sirokman and Mikey to talk about:

⚡ Building Electrum from a basement startup into a global tattoo brand

⚡ Entrepreneurship, discipline, and personal freedom

⚡ The difference between critics and operators

⚡ Journaling, mindset, and self-awareness

⚡ Fitness, balance, and mental health

⚡ Identity struggles in the tattoo industry

⚡ Authenticity in a world full of fake personas

⚡ Violence, prison, personal growth, and transformation

⚡ Creating Successrifice and the Warrior Journal

⚡ What it truly means to become the best version of yourself

This conversation dives deep into business, self-development, creativity, leadership, fatherhood, authenticity, and the sacrifices required to build a meaningful life.

NO FILTERS.

NO SCRIPTS.

JUST REAL CONVERSATIONS.

🎙️ LET ’R RIP PODCAST

Truth Over Comfort.

Follow Rob Smead:

Instagram: @noflashninja

Website: successrifice.com

Follow Let ’R Rip:

Instagram: @letrrippodcast

#RobSmead #ElectrumSupply #TattooPodcast #Entrepreneurship #Successrifice #SelfDevelopment #TattooIndustry #Mindset #Leadership #Fitness #Authenticity #LetRRipPodcas