Psychedelics Today

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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In this episode, David, Joe, (and in her first appearance) Alexa Jesse discuss The PACT Caucus and Breakthrough Therapies Act, Jim Harris overcoming paralyzation through psilocybin, and research on chronic pain and Alzheimer's.

In this episode, Kyle interviews Marc Aixalà, writer of "Psychedelic Integration: Psychotherapy for Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness." They discuss what integration truly is, and how it should be more personalized.

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In this episode of Psychedelics Weekly, David welcomes Jon Dennis, Esq. They discuss Colorado Prop 122 and Jon gives an update on Oregon's legal psilocybin as the Oregon Health Authority finalizes its proposed rules.

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In this episode, David interviews Co-Medical Director of Nue Life, Dr. Ben Medrano. He discusses the risks, safety, and efficacy of at-home ketamine, Nue Life's recent study in Frontiers, and Nue Life's Nue Care program.

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In this inaugural episode of Psychedelics Weekly, Joe and Kyle are back together again to kick off a new weekly show. In this episode, they discuss the recent Wonderland controversy and Colorado Proposition 122.

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In this Veteran's Day episode, Joe interviews two members of the Heroic Hearts Project: Founder/President, Jesse Gould, and Chief of Operations, Zach Riggle. They discuss their current studies, their new documentary, and more.

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In this episode, Victoria interviews podcaster and comedian, Dennis Walker. He sees his platform, Mycopreneur, as "The Onion of the psychedelic space," and talks about the need for more satire in our increasingly serious lives.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Canadian cannabis policy reform legend and long-time anti-drug war activist, Dana Larsen. They discuss prohibition, civil disobedience, and his Coca Leaf Cafe, where he sells coca tea and peyote.

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In this episode, Court Wing (Founder of REMAP Therapeutics) joins Joe in interviewing Joel Castellanos, MD, and Timothy Furnish, MD, of UC San Diego's Psychedelics and Health Research Initiative (PHRI).

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Dr. Steven Radowitz: Medical Director at Nushama, a wellness center in New York City primarily offering IV ketamine, with a strong focus on allowing an undisturbed, explorational journey.

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In this episode, Joe interviews David Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner's, a top-selling natural soap brand. They discuss Colorado Proposition 122, a ballot initiative that would decriminalize several natural medicines in the state.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Rochelle Hines, Ph.D. and Dr. Dustin Hines, Ph.D.: Co-Founders of Tesselate Therapeutics, which is focused on the development and testing of novel psychedelic molecules.

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Dr. Jennifer Montjoy: psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and Medical & Research Director at TRIPP; a 501(c)(3) psychedelic training organization.

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In this episode, David interviews Jamie Wheal: author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind, and Founder of performance research/training organization: the Flow Genome Project.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Reggie Harris: Founder of Oakland Hyphae, which organizes events like the Hyphae Cup (previously the Psilocybin Cup), and performs psilocybin potency testing through Hyphae Labs.

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In this episode, Victoria interviews Cory Firth: Chief Storyteller at the Nikean Foundation, a non-profit passionate about storytelling, and aiming to build the largest collection of transformational psychedelic stories online.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Jason Slot, Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Mycology and Evolutionary Genomics at Ohio State University. Slot discusses mushroom reproduction and what the science of evolutionary genomics entails.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Stephanie Wang: Founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics, which has created the first-ever supplement chew with the primary ingredient of kanna, a natural succulent plant with effects similar to MDMA.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Sawyer Hurwitz: filmmaker and augmented reality collage artist who releases art under the name, Psychotronic Solutions. He also directed our new TV show, "Psychedelics Tonight" airing on ALTRD.TV.

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Clinical Psychologist and Founder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont, Dr. Rick Barnett, from a live event in Burlington, VT this past June. They discuss psychedelics' various contexts of use.

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In this episode, David interviews Dr. Hans Eriksson: clinical psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at HMNC Brain Health, which is currently in Phase 2 trials for Ketabon, a non-dissociative, prolonged-release oral capsule.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Brom Rector: podcaster and founder of Empath Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in psychedelic medicine startups. They discuss investment, IP, the psychedelic crash, ibogaine, and more.

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In this episode, David interviews Founder of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective: Ifetayo Harvey. She talks about the racism of the drug war, the importance of caregiving, and what we can do collectively to make change.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Laura Guzmán-Dávalos: 40-year veteran mycologist at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico; and daughter of Gaston Guzman, who most consider the world authority on the genus, Psilocybe.

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Doctors James Fadiman, Sam Gandy; and David Luke. They discuss Fadiman's past research and Gandy and Luke's new paper, "Psychedelics as potential catalysts of scientific creativity and insight."

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In this episode, Joe interviews Alex Enchin & Ian-Michael Hébert, MA; Co-Founders of HOLOS, a company building hospitality wellness centers with a strong focus on community, reconnection to nature, and a return to wholeness.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Seth Rosenberg: Washington DC-based mycologist and anti-drug war advocate who worked on DC's decriminalization Initiative 81, and who was presumably arrested for purchasing legal plants online.

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In this episode, David interviews Jim Gilligan: Interim CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Tryp Therapeutics, a biotech company researching psychedelics for the treatment of eating disorders and nociplastic pain.

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In this episode, Joe interviews transformational coach and guide, Brenna Gebauer; in-person from her parents' RV at this year's Lightning in a Bottle festival, with facilitator and past guest, Mark Haberstroh stopping in too.

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In this episode, David interviews globally-recognized cannabis activist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and "Father of the Legal Cannabis Industry," Steve DeAngelo; discussing industry, decriminalization, and more!

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In this episode, Joe interviews Christopher Koddermann: Co-Founder of the International Therapeutic Psilocybin Rescheduling Initiative (ITPRI). He discusses patents, IP, and what needs to be done to reschedule psilocybin.

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In this episode, David interviews Kevin Balktick: Founder & Director of Horizons; one of the world's longest-running psychedelic media and education communities, which is expanding to Portland, Oregon this year with Horizons NW.

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In this episode, "Vital Psychedelic Conversations" returns with Kyle interviewing Steve Thayer: psychologist, Clinical Director of Education & Training at Novamind, and co-host of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast.

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In this episode, David interviews Susan Beaulieu: Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota Extension, who works with her community (the Anishinaabe people) around intergenerational trauma and community resilience.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Soren Shade: producer of the third season of "Hamilton's Pharmacopeia" and Co-Founder of Top Tree Herbs, a kratom tea company dedicated to educating people about kratom and normalizing its use.

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In this episode, Victoria Dekker debuts, interviewing the CEO of TheraPsil, Spencer Hawkswell, about the charter challenge that effectively sues the Canadian government for ending psilocybin exemptions for end-of-life patients.

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In this episode, David interviews Monnica Williams, Ph.D. She discusses the mental health impact communities of color face as a result of racism; and what therapists, clinicians, and researchers can do to improve this paradigm.

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In this episode, David interviews Joost Breeksema: Executive Director of the OPEN Foundation, which manages the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR) which returns to Amsterdam this September 21-24.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Kim Dudine: Chief of Staff at OpenNest Labs and Director of Membership and Strategy at Trailblazers Presents. She discusses the benefits, psychedelic nature, and unifying aspects of cannabis.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Melissa Lavasani: Founder and Executive Director of the Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, proposer of DC's Initiative 81, and interviewee in Michael Pollan's "How to Change Your Mind" docuseries.

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In this episode, David interviews Lauren Katalinich & Anya Oleksiuk of the Psychedelic Society, a website/community that runs events and works to build the community so many people need after having a psychedelic experience.

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In this episode, David interviews Sisi Li, Ph.D.: Data Architect for Porta Sophia; a non-profit online library collecting relevant prior art in the world of psychedelics for innovators and patent reviewers around the world.

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In this episode, Joe interviews Christopher Dawson & Andrew Galloway: Co-Founders and CEO/COO, respectively, of Dimensions; a company creating retreats blending traditional plant ceremony with modern science and 5-star luxury.

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