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.
PTSF80 – Decriminalization in Seattle, San Pedro, and The Dark Web
Oct, 08, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss recent decriminalization news in Seattle and Santa Cruz, the debates on how to handle mescaline-containing cacti, Hamilton Morris, prohibition, and the Dark Web. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT265 – Jessica Cadoch, MA – Cooperation, Drug Exceptionalism, and 12-step Programs
Oct, 05, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Jessica Cadoch, MA: Medical Anthropologist and Research Manager at Maya PBC. She talks about 12-step programs and psychedelics, drug exceptionalism, and cooperation between non- and for-profits. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF79 - Psychedelic Facilitator Abuse and Space Holding Ethics with Dr. Ido Cohen
Oct, 01, 2021
In this week’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle Buller discusses Hulu’s show, Nine Perfect Strangers with previous guest, Dr. Ido Cohen. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT264 – Gibrán Rivera – Group Process, Self-sovereignty, and Rethinking Masculinity
Sep, 28, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews teacher, coach, facilitator, and podcaster, Gibrán Rivera. They talk about the importance and benefits of group process, the spectrum of healing, and the poles of masculinity and femininity. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF78 – Navigating the Vast Psychedelic Space: Where Do You Fit In?
Sep, 24, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and tackle a question we are often asked at Psychedelics Today: "How do I get involved in the psychedelic field?" www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT263 – Michelle Janikian – 920: The Magic Mushroom Holiday
Sep, 20, 2021
In this episode, Joe and Kyle celebrate 9/20 by talking with friend, writer, and Editor in Chief of the blog, Michelle Janikian. She talks about rituals, reconnection to family, and her book, Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF77 – Progress and Context, with Jesse Gould of Heroic Hearts Project
Sep, 17, 2021
In this week’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle are joined by Founder and President of the Heroic Hearts Project, Jesse Gould. They discuss veterans, PTSD, Afghanistan, SB519, Measure 109, and the importance of context. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT262 – Carlene MacMillan, M.D. – Set, Setting, and Systems: Adding Insurance to the Conversation
Sep, 14, 2021
In this episode, Kyle interviews psychiatrist, co-founder/CEO of Brooklyn Minds, and co-host of the Clubhouse show, New Frontiers: Carlene MacMillan, M.D. They discuss Spravato, insurance, and the importance of infrastructure. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF76 – Spiritual Emergence and Healing
Sep, 10, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down for a discussion spanning spiritual emergence, the transpersonal, and a simple but huge question around psychedelics and self-work: What exactly is healing? www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT261 – Dr. Tiago Reis Marques – Ketamine, New Drugs, and the Repurposing of Current Drugs
Sep, 07, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Tiago Reis Marques: Psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital, lecturer, and CEO of Pasithea; a biotech company developing new drugs, repurposing old ones, and offering at-home ketamine infusions. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF75 – Possession Limits, Religion, and Scalability
Sep, 03, 2021
In this episode, Joe and Kyle reflect on the birth of Solidarity Fridays, discuss SB-519, possession limits, and Decriminalize Nature, analyze religion, and dig into the scalability of drugs vs. its effect on the environment. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT260 – Benjamin Mudge – Ayahuasca and Bipolar: Pathways to a Protocol
Aug, 31, 2021
In this episode, Michelle and Kyle interview PhD candidate and return guest, Benjamin Mudge (PTSF59), who talks about the challenges and possible paths forward to creating an ayahuasca protocol for people with bipolar disorder. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF74 – A Response: Decriminalize Nature, SB-519, and MAPS
Aug, 27, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle respond to a barrage of negative comments from Decriminalize Nature and some of their supporters from a recent Instagram post promoting PTSF74 with Ismail L. Ali from MAPS. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT259 – Dr. Devon Christie and Will Siu, MD, DPhil – The Mind-Body Connection, MDMA, and Chronic Pain
Aug, 24, 2021
In this episode, Kyle interviews Dr. Devon Christie and Will Siu, MD, DPhil, co-investigators on a study investigating MDMA-assisted therapy for fibromyalgia. They talk the mind-body connection, fascia, somatics, and PTSD. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF73 – Origin Stories, Complexity, and Transpersonal Psychology
Aug, 20, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle talk about the origins of Psychedelics Today, breathwork, transpersonal psychology, reincarnation, healing as a side effect of exploration, archetypal astrology, and more! www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT258 – Manesh Girn – Psychedelics and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and Creativity
Aug, 17, 2021
In this episode, Kyle and Michelle interview Manesh Girn: Ph.D. candidate in Neuroscience. They discuss neuroplasticity and how psychedelics affect the neurocognitive processes behind thought, flexibility, and creativity. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF72 – Breaking Down SB-519, with MAPS’ Ismail L. Ali
Aug, 13, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle are joined by lawyer and lead Policy Council at MAPS, Ismail L. Ali, who digs into SB-519 in great depth: how MAPS has been involved, why the bill has changed, and more! www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT257 – Robin Divine – Black People Trip
Aug, 10, 2021
In this episode, Michelle and Joe interview Robin Divine: writer and creator of Black People Trip: an online community with a mission to raise awareness and create safe spaces for Black women interested in psychedelics. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PTSF71 – Sexual Ethics in Psychedelics and Mistrust of Big Pharma
Aug, 06, 2021
In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss Michael Pollan's books, Numinus, opium, The Psychae Institute, sexual ethics within the facilitator-experiencer relationship, and our mistrust of big pharma. www.psychedelicstoday.com
PT256 – Matthew D. Segall, Ph.D. – Consciousness, Capitalism, and Philosophy
Aug, 03, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews author and assistant professor in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Matthew Segall. They discuss consciousness, philosophy, and capitalism. www.psychedelicstoday.com