Psychedelics Today Podcast

736 episodes
A show discussing the important academic and other research in the field of psychedelics, and how it relates to human potential and healing.
PT 562 - Fayzan Rab - Emory University
Apr, 01, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews Fayzan Rab, an MD candidate (when we recorded) at Emory University with a background in tech at Google and a focus on the intersection of psychedelics, spirituality, and public health. Fayzan shares Emory’s unique approach to psychedelic studies, emphasizing...
Psychedelics
PT 561 - Dr Hannah McLane - SoundMind
Mar, 25, 2025
In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Kyle Buller is joined by Dr. Hannah McLane, founder of the SoundMind Center and SoundMind Institute. They dive deep into the evolving psychedelic landscape—touching on policy developments in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Dr. McLane...
Psychedelics
PT 560 - Natural Medicine Alaska
Mar, 17, 2025
In this powerful episode of Psychedelics Today, we sit down with the team behind Natural Medicine Alaska to discuss their groundbreaking efforts to bring psychedelic reform to the state. With some of the highest rates of depression, suicide, and substance use disorders in the nation, Alaska stands...
Ibogaine
Psychedelics
PT 589 - Erica Siegal LCSW
Mar, 11, 2025
Podcast Show Notes: Psychedelics, Harm Reduction & Ethical Care with Erica Siegal In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Erica Siegal, founder of Nest Harm Reduction and Shine Collective, for a deep conversation on psychedelic harm reduction, ethical facilitation, and...
Psychedelics
PT 588 - Neil Markey - Beckley Retreats
Mar, 04, 2025
Army Ranger to consultant to leading one of the most respected psychedelic retreat organizations, detailing how meditation and psychedelic therapy helped him heal from trauma. The conversation covers: Neal’s military background and his path to psychedelics The mission and structure of...
Psychedelics
PT 587 - Paul Austin - The Third Wave
Feb, 25, 2025
In this episode, Joe Moore of Psychedelics Today sits down with Paul Austin, founder of The Third Wave, to dive deep into the evolution of microdosing and its growing role in psychedelic culture. Paul shares how his journey with microdosing LSD led him to launch The Third Wave in 2015 to make...
LSD
Psychedelics
PT 586 - Louis Dorian - Psychedelist
Feb, 18, 2025
In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Louis Dorian, the visionary behind Psychedelist, a groundbreaking global platform designed to support the emerging psychedelic movement. Described as a “cyber city” for all things psychedelic, Psychedelist connects individuals with...
LSD
Psychedelics
PT 585 - Neeka Levy and Zach Skiles - Healing Ukraine Trauma
Feb, 11, 2025
In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore is joined by Neeka Levy and Zach Skiles of Heal Ukraine Trauma, a nonprofit bringing psychedelic-assisted therapy to veterans and civilians affected by war. They discuss the organization’s origins, the impact of intergenerational trauma in...
MDMA
Psychedelics
PT584 – How Psychedelics Impact the Mind: Mysticism, Mental Health, and the Future of Psychedelic Research, with Josh Lipson
Feb, 04, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews Josh Lipson, a Ph.D. candidate in clinical psychology at Columbia University, whose research explores the relationship between psychedelics, mystical experiences, and mental health. He discusses the complexities of studying psychedelics in real-world settings, the...
Psychedelics
PT583 – How Do You Find the Right Facilitator? The Art of Matchmaking in Psychedelic Healing, with Nico & Susan Simon
Jan, 28, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews Nico and Susan Simon: Co-founders of JourneyŌM, a concierge service looking to address the question many people are asking: How do you find the right facilitator? Through a dedicated vetting process, JourneyŌM is adding a layer of risk reduction and accountability...
PT582 – Is the DEA Sabotaging Psychedelic Research? Inside the Push to Schedule DOI and DOC, with Hamilton Morris
Jan, 21, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews renowned chemist, filmmaker, and journalist, Hamilton Morris. After originally backing down from its first attempt in 2022, the DEA is once again looking to apply schedule I status to two lesser-known compounds: DOI (2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine) and DOC...
PT581 – Kama Flight: The Healing Power of Somatic Movement, Communication, and Trust, with Jeremy Falk & Dr. David Rabin, MD, Ph.D.
Jan, 14, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews Jeremy Falk: certified instructor and training program developer for Kama Flight; and Dr. David Rabin, MD, Ph.D.: board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, co-founder & chief Medical Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, and advisor to Kama Flight. Kama Flight...
PT580 – Can Legalization Serve the Greater Good? The Ethical Challenges of Psychedelic Law, with Ariel Clark, JD
Jan, 07, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews Ariel Clark: Anishinaabe attorney and co-founder of the Psychedelic Bar Association, a national association of lawyers involved in the highly-regulated ecosystem of psychedelic law. She talks about ethics: How do the different societal norms of each lineage we carry...
PT579 – Pot for the People: Debunking Cannabis Myths and Empowering Consumers, with Angie Roullier
Jan, 03, 2025
In this episode, Joe interviews Angie Roullier: longtime veteran of the cannabis industry and author of the book, Pot for the People: The Plant, the People, and the Shop Policies of Cannabis. Diagnosed with the neurological disorder, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT), Roullier tells the story of how...
Cannabis
PT578 – How Psychedelics Can Help Build a Better You: The Power in Letting Go, with Tommy Aceto
Dec, 31, 2024
In this episode, Kyle interviews Tommy Aceto: former Navy Seal and trauma medic, and now, ambassador for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition and advisor at Beond Ibogaine. He talks about how much the psychedelic space focuses on healing and mental health, but doesn’t talk enough about...
Psychedelics
PT577 – Taking the Leap: Skydiving, Psychedelics, and Unlocking Personal Potential, with Melanie Curtis
Dec, 27, 2024
In this episode, Joe interviews Melanie Curtis: world record professional skydiver, keynote speaker, coach, co-host of the Trust the Journey podcast, and author of How to Fly: Life Lessons From a Professional Skydiver. Curtis shares her journey from taking her first transformative leap out of an...
PT576 – Rethinking Addiction and Treatment Models: Is the Recovery Community Ready for Psychedelics?, with Dan Ronken, LPC, LAC
Dec, 24, 2024
In this episode, Joe interviews Dan Ronken: licensed professional counselor and addiction counselor with a private practice in Boulder, CO, called Inclusion Recovery, and lead trainer and facilitator for the Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI). He tells his story of going from a sponsored BMX...
LSD
PT575 – The Mystical Roots of Psychedelics: Exploring Dreams and the Liminal State, with Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.
Dec, 20, 2024
In this episode, Joe interviews Shauheen Etminan, Ph.D.: co-founder of VCENNA, a drug discovery and development company, and Magi Ancestral Supplements, which sells nootropics inspired by ancient Eastern traditions. He discusses his journey into the world of plant extraction, how he first...
PT574 – Transpersonal Connections, The Body's Memory, and the Collaborative Nature of Consciousness, with Paul Grof
Dec, 17, 2024
In this episode, Joe interviews Paul Grof: research psychiatrist, clinician, author, brother of Stanislav, professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and director of the Ottawa Mood Disorders Center. He talks about his extensive career in psychiatry, and how trying to understand the...
PT573 – The War on Drugs: The DEA’s Attempt to Schedule DOI & DOC and the Fight for Sensible Policy, with Kat Murti
Dec, 13, 2024
In this episode, Joe interviews Kat Murti: executive director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the largest nationwide network of students fighting to replace the War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, and human rights. She talks about how she became interested in...