Psychedelics Today Podcast

Psychedelics Today Podcast

704 episodes

A show discussing the important academic and other research in the field of psychedelics, and how it relates to human potential and healing.

PT242 - Gary Laderman - Religion: Sex, Death, and Drugs

May, 04, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews author of "Don’t Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality,” Gary Laderman, about expanding the scope of what we view as “religious,” and how religion affects our views on sex, death, and drugs.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF57 - New Compounds, Psychedelic Business, and Neurogenesis

Apr, 30, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe talk about new compounds, new legalization bills in Texas and Louisiana, Leonard Pickard, Alzheimer’s disease, the tragedy of the commons, and the importance of fringe cases.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF57 - New Compounds, Psychedelic Business, and Neurogenesis

Apr, 30, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe talk about new compounds, new legalization bills in Texas and Louisiana, Leonard Pickard, Alzheimer’s disease, the tragedy of the commons, and the importance of fringe cases.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT241 - Tyler Chandler and Nick Meyers of “Dosed”: Iboga and The Opioid Crisis

Apr, 27, 2021
In this episode, Joe is joined by Tyler Chandler and Nick Meyers a year after they released their very powerful documentary, "Dosed.” They talk about its creation and response, iboga, the drug war, and the opioid crisis.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF56- Data vs. Spin, with Tim Cools of Psychedelic Experience

Apr, 23, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe, Kyle, and Michelle are joined by Tim Cools of Psychedelicexperience.net. They talk about 5-MeO-DMT and how even medical journals can put a spin on their published studies.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT240 - Ralph Blumenthal - Alien Abductions and The Believer

Apr, 20, 2021
In this episode, Michelle and Joe interview Ralph Blumenthal, author of "The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack,” about Mack's work and its relation to psychedelics (beyond being trippy).   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF55 - Creativity, Group Ceremony, and Astral Projection

Apr, 16, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe, Kyle, and Michelle discuss recent legalization wins, psilocybin and creativity, ceremonial ayahuasca use and group benefit, and the CIA, astral projection, and the missing page 25.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT239 - Richie Ogulnick - Ibogaine, Unicity, and Beneficence

Apr, 13, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Richie Ogulnick, a facilitator/guide who has been helping clients through ibogaine experiences for 27 years. They talk about his practice, different methodologies, intentions, and why iboga works.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF54 - Theft, Patents, and Ethical Psychedelic Companies

Apr, 09, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe, Kyle, and Michelle discuss California’s statewide decriminalization effort, patents, provider information theft, and how psychedelic companies can be ethical in a capitalistic world.     www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT238 - Kile Ortigo - Integration and Existential Exploration

Apr, 06, 2021
In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview clinical psychologist and author, Kile Ortigo, about trauma, healthcare burnout, Jung, mythology in movies, and ways different therapeutic modalities can better handle integration.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF53 - Psychedelics and Creativity, with Laura Dawn

Apr, 02, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe interviews microdose mentor, entrepreneur, author, and retreat leader, Laura Dawn. They talk about creativity and how psychedelics can foster creative thinking and problem-solving.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT237 - Dena Justice - Finding the Frequency of Safety

Mar, 30, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews 4-time guest Dena Justice, who is using this episode to come out of the psychedelic closet in a big way, discussing the lessons learned about safety from years of powerful psychedelic experiences.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF52 - Start Low, Go Slow

Mar, 26, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss Carl Hart, the drug war and truth, another study showcasing the placebo effect, mushrooms, and if scientists will be able to predict psychedelic outcomes.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT236 - Dr. Carl Hart - Drugs: Honesty, Responsibility, and Logic

Mar, 23, 2021
In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview author of Drug Use for Grownups, Dr. Carl Hart. They talk about the drug war, coming out of the closet, drug exceptionalism, responsible drug use, and fighting inaccuracies with logic.     www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF51 - Miracle Cures, Money, and Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Mar, 19, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss the problems with psychedelics being touted as “miracle cures,” and Tim Ferriss and David Bronner's concerns over Compass Pathways' recent patent-filing.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT235 - The Entheo Society of Washington - Dismantling Power Systems Through Decriminalization

Mar, 16, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Leo Russell, Monique Bridges, Malika Lamont, Tatiana, and Solana Booth of the Entheo Society of Washington, a 501c3 organization and sister agency to Decriminalize Nature Seattle.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF50 - Microdosing and the Placebo Effect, with Balázs Szigeti and David Erritzoe

Mar, 12, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle are joined by Balázs Szigeti and David Erritzoe, who both worked on last week’s much-discussed trial on microdosing that validated the power of the placebo effect.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT234 - Christopher Solomon - Salvia as a Therapist

Mar, 09, 2021
In this episode, Kyle interviews somatic salvia guide and creator of the salvia pipe, Christopher Solomon. They talk about the many unique things salvia can bring to experiencers if it's approached with mindfulness and respect.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF49 - MDMA For Alcoholism, The Placebo Effect, and Ceremonial Magicians

Mar, 05, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss using MDMA for alcoholism, a microdosing study proving the placebo effect, ways to make therapy cheaper, and if a Shaman is really necessary for ceremonies.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT233 - JR Rahn - LSD, ADHD, and Decriminalization

Mar, 02, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews founder and CEO of MindMed, JR Rahn. They discuss decriminalization, the DEA, ADHD, Xanax, and MindMed’s goals: developing a trip-neutralizing drug and studying microdosing LSD for adult ADHD.    www.psychedelicstoday.com