Psychedelics Without Borders

Iboga, a potent psychedelic shrub from Central Africa, has been used for centuries in Bwiti rituals. Its active compound, ibogaine, is gaining significant attention in the United States, especially following Texas's recent $50 million investment into clinical trials. In this episode, we delve into the world of iboga with Tobias Erny, a seasoned researcher who has dedicated years to studying th...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you gave up your smartphone and computer, not for a day but for six whole weeks, in the middle of a tech-saturated city like San Francisco? In this episode, we are joined by Colin Parsons, a software engineer who stepped away from the digital world to see what life feels like without screens. What began as an experiment quickly became a journey of unrave...

Have you ever considered childbirth as an altered state of consciousness, with striking similarities to a psychedelic trip? In this episode, we are joined by Anna Catharin Heil , a birth doula, psychedelic facilitator, and mother of two based in the Netherlands. Anna works with psilocybin truffles in intimate 1:1 sessions, group ceremonies, and multi-day retreats. She also supports women as they p...

In this heartfelt episode, we explore the intersection of Islam, Sufi mysticism, and psychedelics through the lens of faith, mental health, and representation. Our guest, a passionate advocate rooted in her Muslim identity, reflects on the historical, spiritual, and public health dimensions of altered states within Islamic traditions. From the quiet erasure of Sufism’s Islamic roots to the lack of...

This episode is a little introduction into us, Sasha and Vicky, and this podcast series all about the psychedelic perspective (with and without substances). Psychedelics Without Borders This podcast series takes you on a journey through the people, places, and ideas driving the ever-evolving psychedelic renaissance. From the rise of ayahuasca churches and cutting-edge consciousness research to cyb...