Psychedelics Today Podcast

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.

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

PTSF48 - Decriminalization, Embracing the Mystical, and a Plea for More Ethical Exploration

Feb, 26, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss Norway's plan to decriminalize personal drug use, lucid dreaming, therapists embracing the mystical, and Tim Ferriss’ plea for more ethical drug exploration.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT232 - Dr. Ryan Westrum - Who We Are Without Medicine

Feb, 23, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle interviews clinical psychologist and author of The Psychedelics Integration Handbook, Dr. Ryan Westrum, about intuition, trust, and self-work in today's Covid climate of solitude.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF47 - Covid, Ketamine, and Human Rights

Feb, 19, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe are joined by author, Michelle Janikian. They discuss covid, ketamine, DMT for stroke patients, a psilocybin lab in Jamaica, and question if drug laws violate human rights.     www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT231 - Dr. Hassan Tetteh - Human Care Over Health Care

Feb, 16, 2021
In this episode, Kyle interviews Thoracic surgeon and author of The Art of Human Care, Dr. Hassan Tetteh, about his near-death experience, transcendental meditation, Death Over Dinner, finding purpose, and the power of listening.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF 46 - Patents, Prohibition, Health, and Happiness

Feb, 12, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe discuss the drug war, psychedelic exceptionalism, and patent law in relation to Compass Pathways trying to patent commonalities in psilocybin-assisted therapy like holding hands.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT230 - Penny White of NeonMind Biosciences

Feb, 09, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Vancouver-based serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of NeonMind Biosciences, Penny White. She talks about taking NeonMind public and their current project: using psilocybin to combat obesity.     www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF 45

Feb, 05, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe cover recent news, talk about several upcoming PT classes and events, and discuss the ethics of ayahuasca centers continuing to hold large group sessions during the pandemic.   www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT229 - Dr. Matthew Johnson - What is Consciousness?

Feb, 02, 2021
In this episode, Kyle and Joe interview researcher and professor at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Matthew Johnson. They talk about the definition of consciousness and the use of religious/spiritual frameworks in psychedelic sessions.      www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF 44 (with Colin Thompson, director of "Light Years")

Jan, 29, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe interviews Vermont-based filmmaker Colin Thompson about his newest "'Superbad' on mushrooms" movie, “Light Years:” a tribute to a fallen friend in which he played nearly every part.     www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT228 - Deborah Snyder from Synergetic Press

Jan, 26, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Director of ecological think tank The Institute of Ecotechnics, and publisher and CEO of Synergetic Press, Deborah Snyder. They discuss agriculture, Richard Evans Schultes, and Ralph Metzner.     www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF 43

Jan, 22, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe discuss Eternal September, what happens when cannabis gets legalized, the term “plant medicine,” and what could happen to you if you inject psilocybin tea into your blood.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT227- Dr. Anne Wagner - Couples Therapy, MDMA, and MAPS

Jan, 19, 2021
In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Anne Wagner: Toronto-based clinical psychologist, founder of Remedy, and lead investigator on MAPS' trial of cognitive processing therapy + MDMA for PTSD.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF 42

Jan, 15, 2021
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe discuss the protest at The US Capitol, how psychedelics can lead to an openness to conspiracy theories, and where we’re headed in the realms of technology, knowledge, and truth.    www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT226 - Veronika Gold & Harvey Schwartz from Polaris Insight Center

Jan, 12, 2021
In this episode, Kyle interviews Veronika Gold and Harvey Schwartz, co-therapists, trainers, and founders of Polaris Insight Center. They also work as investigators in MAPS’ Phase 3 MDMA-assisted psychotherapy clinical trials.     www.psychedelicstoday.com