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Ben Stewart

Ben Stewart

Ben Joseph Stewart is a visionary filmmaker, researcher, and musician whose work dives deep into the realms of human potential, psychedelics, and the intersection of spirituality and artificial intelligence. As the founder of Talismanic Idols Productions, Ben has created a powerful body of work that includes thought-provoking documentaries and original series featured on Gaia. Through titles like Psychedelica, Kymatica, and Awake in the Darkness, he challenges conventional narratives and invites viewers to explore expanded states of awareness, personal transformation, and the role of consciousness in shaping our future.

Known for his ability to weave together science, ancient wisdom, and cutting-edge ideas, Ben’s films often highlight themes of shamanism, ayahuasca, mental health, and esoteric philosophy. His appearances on platforms like Timcast IRL and collaborations with thought leaders like Aubrey Marcus and Graham Hancock further solidify his influence in the world of conscious media. Whether he's discussing DMT, AI, or the evolution of human consciousness, Ben Stewart brings a unique, insightful voice to the conversation.

Education

  • Self-taught researcher with deep exploration into consciousness, esoteric traditions, and psychedelics

Career

  • Founder of Talismanic Idols Productions
  • Filmmaker and host of Gaia original series
  • Guest on Timcast IRL, Spotify podcasts, and Open Minds with Regina Meredith

Publications & Media

  • Esoteric Agenda (2008)
  • Ungrip (2010)
  • Kymatica (2009)
  • Structure of Space and Time (2020)
  • Psychedelica (2018)
  • Healing Matrix (2020)
  • Limitless with Ben Stewart (2021–2022)
  • DMT Quest (2021)
  • Awake in the Darkness (2024)
  • Regular contributor to consciousness, AI, and spirituality discussions across streaming and podcast platforms

35 videos found

Limitless
Stop, take a breath, and relax with these self-care tips from Ben Stewart. In this fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to release stress and forgive ourselves to unlock our highest potential.
Psychedelica
Trace the historical use of mushrooms as keepers of mysterious teachings. Psilocybin mushrooms have long held a prominent role in humanity’s spiritual evolution and our connection with the divine.
Limitless
Break free of culturally ingrained habits that rely solely on logic and reasoning. Ben Stewart shares easy ways to integrate art, love, and intuition in a way that balances overly rational thought systems.
Psychedelica
From traditional instruments to building playlists, tune in to learn about sonic set and setting for achieving heightened states of consciousness and bring healing to body & being.
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Psychedelica
In this opening episode of a new season of Psychedelica, a team of psychonauts reveal how we can reconnect with the soul of our planet through plant medicines.
Psychedelica
Despite technology connecting people across the world, many of us still feeling disconnected, anxious, and depressed. Perhaps the solution to our modern problems can be found with ancient practices of healing using plant medicines.
Psychedelica
Throughout the centuries, psychoactive cacti, like peyote and huachuma, guided our ancestors on a sacred path of healing and spiritual transformation. Explore the ceremonial use of cacti in the Americas since ancient times and what it holds for our future.
Limitless
As our world is facing mass extinction and ecological disasters, there is a real need for us to see the bigger picture and reevaluate our behavior on a global scale Ben Stewart discusses the things we can do for us to step into our full potential as a species as we hone our body and mind into optimal states.
Psychedelica
As stewards of the Earth, psychedelics may have the capability to help us usher in a positive future where spirituality and the supernatural have returned as an important part of the human experience.
Psychedelica
Scholars continue to debate if the images emblazed upon arcane frescos depict psychedelic mushrooms and their intended use as sacrament. And they find common ground with the prayerful ingestion of entheogens to help one connect to the divine.
Psychedelica
Discover the support systems and preparations needed to engage with psychoactive substances, as experts weigh in on the proper set and setting.
Psychedelica
Appearing in ancient and historical references throughout time, the benefits and practical uses of hemp seem to be limitless. From healing to athletic conditioning, see how this original medicine’s resilience has continued to influence our society.
Psychedelica
In this final episode, examine different ways of achieving natural highs, to step out of the body and access higher realms of consciousness and become your own medicine.
Psychedelica
Study the practices and beliefs of the indigenous cultures that engaged in dream work to traverse altered states of consciousness and achieve individual and collective healing.
Psychedelica
After a psychedelic ceremony, the seeker may be left with more questions than answers and find the experience difficult to deal with. This emphasizes the importance to take some time for deep contemplation and selfcare to reintegrate themselves back into the world.
Gaia News
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