Cesar Marin spent 25 years as a producer at CNN. He had the job, the security, the routine, and a cannabis dependency that was silently taking over his life. Then came the layoff. And with it, a collapse… and a chance to start again. In this episode, Cesar shares how psychedelics changed everything. What began as recreational curiosity turned into a reset that helped him break free from a toxic pattern, heal his relationship with cannabis, and build something new from scratch. Including his voice, his company, and a whole new path of helping others wake up, too. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what it would take to start over later in life, this conversation is for you. 00:00 Meet Cesar Marin 03:23 The layoff that changed everything 04:40 Facing cannabis dependency at 55 05:56 Discovering m!crodosing, and what it unlocked 10:08 A story about psilocybin, food, and healing 14:20 Rock bottom: when you realize you’re chasing numbness 20:15 How m!crodosing helped him reclaim his focus 26:00 Building Cultivating Wisdom, and a new community 31:00 What this means for physicians, first responders, and burnout 40:10 Can plant medicine support optimization, not just recovery? 44:49 The legal gray area... and why education matters 50:15 A bigger message about healing, purpose, and love 💡 Who Should Listen? This episode is for anyone facing a turning point, or quietly fearing one. If you've ever felt stuck in a life that looks fine on the outside but feels disconnected on the inside, Cesar’s story will hit home. It’s especially relevant for people in midlife, physicians facing burnout, and anyone curious about the emerging science around psychedelics and personal transformation. It’s also for educators, clinical leaders, and anyone trying to build stronger collaboration inside vascular teams. About Cesar Marin Cesar Marin is a former CNN producer turned entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for responsible psychedelic use, particularly for people over 50. He’s the founder of Cultivating Wisdom, a lifestyle brand and apparel company supporting conscious, stigma-free conversations around plant medicine, and MicrodosingOver50.com, a digital education platform. He also hosts the Love You Wealth podcast, helping men in the second half of life redefine what wealth really means. Connect with Cesar 💼 LinkedIn: Cesar Marin Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast 🔔 If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to help us keep these stories flowing.

Vascular technologist Jill Sommerset and dual-registered cardiac and vascular sonographer, Abigail Mize, join us for a deep, practical conversation about one of the biggest shifts happening in CLI care right now. They break down how a simple but powerful technique, Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT), is helping clinicians move from image-based outcomes to physiology-based decisions. PAT isn’t just another number to collect. It’s changing how teams define success, when they choose to intervene, and how they decide a case is done. We also talk about the team dynamics that PAT helps uncover, the educational gaps that still need to be addressed, and what happens when technologists, physicians, and nurses start speaking the same language again. If you’re unfamiliar with PAT or want to dive deeper, we recommend this overview in Endovascular Today: 📄 Pedal Acceleration Time: Technique for Assessing Revascularization Efficacy 🎧 A must-listen for anyone who believes great outcomes are about more than what you see on a screen. 00:00 Meet Jill and Abby 06:18 What duplex reveals that angio can’t 12:06 IVUS isn't your get-out-of-jail-free card 32:05 When to step out of the case 33:05 What most training still gets wrong 36:00 How PAT is reshaping care, team dynamics, and long-term results 💡 Who Should Listen? This episode is for physicians, vascular technologists, nurses, and anyone treating patients with critical limb ischemia. It’s for clinicians looking to make smarter decisions, have clearer post-procedure conversations, and rethink what progress actually looks like. It’s also for educators, clinical leaders, and anyone trying to build stronger collaboration inside vascular teams. About Jill Sommerset & Abigail Mize Jill Sommerset is a nationally recognized vascular sonographer, educator, and physiology-first advocate who helped develop and standardize the use of PAT in post-intervention care. Abigail Mize is a nurse practitioner and CLI program director focused on building more thoughtful, patient-first care pathways and improving access to limb salvage across systems. Connect with Jill & Abby 💼 LinkedIn: Jill Sommerset 💼 LinkedIn: Abigail Mize Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast 🔔 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with someone in your lab. And don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to keep these conversations going.

Intimacy coach, Stephanie Ganowski, joins Life of Flow for a powerful and honest conversation about intimacy, connection, and why so many men today are silently struggling in the bedroom. As a clinical hypnotherapist, Stephanie shares what’s really going on beneath the surface. She speaks to the pressure men feel to perform, the shame that often comes with it, and the disconnect that builds when no one is talking about it. This episode isn’t about blame or quick fixes. It’s about understanding where those struggles come from, how they show up in relationships, and how both men and women can start having better conversations around s*x and intimacy. 🎧 If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your partner or unsure how to navigate intimacy, this conversation offers insight, compassion, and a way forward. 00:00 Meet Stephanie Ganowski 05:12 Why so many men feel disconnected from their own bodies 11:35 How performance anxiety starts and what it really means 18:20 Why foreplay is more than physical 24:40 Intimacy as energy, not just action 31:10 How life stress and kids shift the dynamic 35:50 The role of shame and silent expectations 42:00 What women often don’t see or understand 💡 Who Should Listen? This episode is for men who feel like something is off in their s*x life or relationships but aren’t sure how to talk about it. It’s also for women who want to better understand the emotional and psychological pressure men carry when it comes to intimacy. If you’re in a relationship, navigating a long-term connection, or want to feel more seen and understood in the bedroom, this one is for you. About Stephanie Ganowski Stephanie Ganowski is a clinical hypnotherapist and intimacy coach who helps men overcome performance anxiety and build more connected, confident relationships. Her work blends subconscious reprogramming with emotional awareness and practical tools to help people create lasting intimacy and trust. Connect with Stephanie 📲 Instagram: @stephganowsk 💼 LinkedIn: Stephanie Ganowski 🎙️ YouTube: Stephanie Ganowski Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast 🔔 Subscribe and leave a review to support more conversations like this.