Psychedelics Today Podcast
710 episodes
A show discussing the important academic and other research in the field of psychedelics, and how it relates to human potential and healing.
PT386 – Kylea Taylor, M.S., LMFT & Shabina Hale – Vital Psychedelic Conversations
Feb, 02, 2023
In this episode, David interviews Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork® practitioner, author, developer of InnerEthics®, and Vital instructor: Kylea Taylor: M.S., LMFT; and therapist and Vital student: Shabina Hale. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT385 – Gina Gratza, MS, LMFT – Relationships, Conviviality, and The Strength of Empathic Attunement
Jan, 31, 2023
In this episode, Joe interviews Gina Gratza, MS, LMFT: Portland, OR-based research therapist and educator at InnerTrek, a psilocybin facilitator training program. She discusses MDMA, Burning Man, therapy, psilocybin, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT384 – Dr. Dominique Morisano, CPsych & Jessika Lagarde – Vital Psychedelic Conversations
Jan, 26, 2023
In this episode, David interviews clinical psychologist and Vital instructor, Dr. Dominique Morisano, and facilitator and Vital student, Jessika Lagarde, about their perspectives on psychedelic education, and of course, Vital. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT383 – Raad Seraj – Identity, Rage, Culture, and Venture Capital
Jan, 24, 2023
In this episode, David interviews Raad Seraj: host of Minority Trip Report, a podcast for underrepresented views in psychedelics/mental health, and founder of Mission Club, an education & investment platform. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics Weekly – Client Data Concerns in Oregon, Hopeful Legalization in New Hampshire, and Vital & The Five Elements
Jan, 20, 2023
In this episode, Joe is joined by Kyle, calling in from a retreat in Jamaica. They discuss data Concerns in Oregon, hopeful legalization in NH and Missouri, and Vital: the retreats, what students are saying, and the 5 elements. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT382 – Dr. Malin Vedøy Uthaug – The Body & Catharsis: Do We Need Psychedelics or Just Better Lifestyles?
Jan, 17, 2023
In this episode, Kyle interviews researcher, writer, and one of the world’s leading experts on 5-MeO-DMT, Dr. Malin Vedøy Uthaug. She discusses Heron’s theory of catharsis, dietas, freediving, the mind-body connection, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics
Psychedelics Weekly – Prince Harry and Psychedelics, Proposed Legalization, and The Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.D. Professorship Fund
Jan, 13, 2023
In this episode, Joe covers Prince Harry coming out of the psychedelic closet, Virginia lawmakers proposing the legalization of psilocybin, psychedelic legislation already in plans for nearly a dozen states in 2023, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT381 – Dr. Andrew R. Gallimore – DMT, Hierarchies of Complexity, and Reality Switch Technologies
Jan, 10, 2023
In this episode, Joe interviews neurobiologist, researcher, & author, Dr. Andrew R. Gallimore, who discusses his newest book: "Reality Switch Technologies", DMT, intravenous infusion pumps, John Mack, Terence McKenna, and more! www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics Weekly – Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for I.B.S., NY Aims to Legalize, and B.C.’s Decriminalization Experiment
Jan, 06, 2023
In this episode, David and Joe discuss Tryp Therapeutics researching psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for I.B.S.; NY lawmakers pre-filing a bill to legalize natural psychedelics; and British Columbia decriminalizing drugs. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT380 – C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP-BC – Microdosing, Talking to Physicians About Psychedelics, and Nurses as the Scalability Solution
Jan, 03, 2023
In this episode, Kyle interviews author and board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, C.J. Spotswood. They discuss microdosing and why nurses could be the answer to the psychedelics and scalability problem. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics Weekly – Psilocybin and Stress Response, the Minnesota Medical Association Endorses Decriminalization, and Scott Wiener Introduces Senate Bill 58
Dec, 30, 2022
In this episode, Joe and Kyle cover a study where psilocybin improved stress response; The Economist highlighting psychedelic medicine as a main story for 2023; and the Minnesota Medical Association endorsing decriminalization. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psilocybin
PT379 – Sutton King, MPH – Intergenerational Trauma, Late-Stage Capitalism, and the Urban Indigenous Collective
Dec, 27, 2022
In this episode, David interviews internationally recognized Indigenous rights activist: Sutton King, MPH. She discusses the challenges Indigenous people continue to face from intergenerational trauma, and their resiliency. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics Weekly – Prop 122 and Data Privacy, Ending the Crack/Cocaine Sentencing Disparity, and the High Cost of Psychedelic Therapy
Dec, 23, 2022
In this episode, Joe and Kyle discuss concerns over Prop 122 and data privacy, the hopeful end to the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder; and the cost vs. value problem of psychedelic therapy: is it worth it? www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT378 – Zach Leary – Course Corrections, Preparation, and High-dose Experiences: "Who Are You Now?"
Dec, 20, 2022
In this episode, Joe interviews Zach Leary: author, facilitator, trainer, host of the MAPS podcast, and of course, son of psychedelic legend: Timothy Leary. They discuss Ram Dass, Michael Pollan, flotation tanks, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics Weekly – Proposition 122 in Action, The Economics of Psychedelics, and Could States Legalize by 2037?
Dec, 16, 2022
In this episode, Joe & David discuss the DA dropping a felony drug charge against a Denver mushroom rabbi, the economics of psychedelic-assisted therapies, and the belief that most US states will legalize psychedelics by 2037. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT377 – Andrew Weil, M.D. – Integrative Medicine: Health, Wellness, and Psychedelics
Dec, 13, 2022
In this episode, Joe interviews New York Times best-selling author, pioneer in the field of integrative medicine, legend in the health and wellness space, and (somewhat surprising to us) psychedelic advocate, Andrew Weil, M.D. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics
Psychedelics Weekly – Genetic Memory, "The Psychedelic Renaissance," and Harm Reduction at Music Festivals
Dec, 09, 2022
In this episode of Psychedelics Weekly, Joe and David discuss methylation and genetic memory; why the term, “The Psychedelic Renaissance” is problematic; and the importance of harm reduction – especially at music festivals. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Psychedelics
PT376 – Sherry Rais – Ketamine and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as Employee Benefits
Dec, 06, 2022
In this episode, David interviews Sherry Rais: CEO/Co-Founder of Enthea, a benefit plan administrator offering psychedelic-assisted therapy as a benefit to interested employers. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Ketamine
Psychedelics Weekly – Cannabis as an Adjunct Cancer Treatment & 5-MeO-DMT Reactivations
Dec, 02, 2022
In this episode, Joe and Alexa discuss our first conference-meets-festival, Convergence; a study looking at the potentiality of 5-MeO-DMT reactivation; and the story of a woman using cannabis as an adjunct treatment for cancer. www.psychedelicstoday.com
Cannabis
PT375 – James Fadiman, Ph.D., Adam Bramlage, & Conor Murray, Ph.D. – Microdosing & Citizen Science: Introducing the World's First Take-Home EEG Microdosing Study
Nov, 29, 2022
In this episode, Victoria interviews James Fadiman, Ph.D., Adam Bramlage, and Conor Murray, Ph.D, who discuss the benefits of microdosing and the first-ever take-home wireless EEG microdosing study (which you can be a part of). www.psychedelicstoday.com