Ep 16: Sober Psychedelics: Exploring Consciousness with Light, Sound, and Vibration with roXiva’s Raffaele Gianfrancesco

What if you could access psychedelic-like states without taking anything at all?

In this episode of That Spiritual Girl Next Door, I sit down with Raffaele Gianfrancesco from roXiva, a company creating technology that combines light, sound, and vibration to help people enter altered states of consciousness—what Raff calls “sober psychedelics.”

We dive into the fascinating history and science of flickering light (think ancient spinning wheels, the Dreamachine, and why humans have always been mesmerized by fire and starlight). Raff shares how roXiva’s device induces deep rest, dream-like visuals, and profound moments of surrender. I share my own experience under the light, and why it felt like one of the safest ways I’ve ever been able to let go.

But here’s the thing—I never want you to feel like you need a device, product, or retreat to be whole. You already have everything you need inside of you. New experiences can be powerful breadcrumbs on the path of self-discovery, but they’re not prerequisites for awakening.

That’s why if you stick around until the end, I share my favorite free, accessible ways to create similar sober psychedelic experiences at home—including apps, breathwork, and timeless practices like sitting under a tree with sunlight flickering through the leaves.

This is one of those conversations that blends science, spirituality, and practicality—and reminds us that we are so much more than our everyday thoughts and routines.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The history of flickering light and its role in altered states of consciousness
• How roXiva uses synchronized light, sound, and vibration to induce “sober psychedelic” journeys
• Why surrender is so challenging for control freaks (hi, it’s me 🙋‍♀️)
• How these states reconnect us with wonder, awe, and love
• Practical, free ways to try similar experiences at home (apps, breathwork, nature, and more)

Connect with Raff & roXiva

🌐 roxiva.com

 📸 Instagram: @roxiva_official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@roxiva6587

Connect with Me

 📸 Instagram: @thatspiritualgirlnextdoor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatSpiritualGirlNextDoor

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

✨ Lumenate App (free light journeys with your phone flashlight): https://lumenategrowth.com/
 ✨ Breathe with Sandy on YouTube
– free guided holotropic breathwork
✨ Bluetooth Sleep Mask (for immersive meditation & sound journeys)