Conscious Physician: Medicine & Psychedelics

From ICU Nurse to Ayahuasca Medicine Woman: Shannon Morehead's Journey of Healing, Plants & Purpose What happens when the healthcare system that is supposed to heal you can no longer help you? In this deeply moving episode of The Conscious Physician: Medicine and Psychedelics Podcast , Dr. Lida Fatemi sits down with Shannon Morehead—former registered nurse, birth doula, author, integratio...

What if your pet had something important to tell you? In this fascinating episode of The Conscious Physician: Medicine and Psychedelics Podcast , Dr. Lida Fatemi sits down with Nick Musica, an intuitive animal communicator who discovered his extraordinary gift after receiving an unexpected message from his beloved cat. Nick shares the incredible story of how a visit to a psychic medium awakened ab...

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Conscious Physician Medicine and Psychedelics , Dr. Asana welcomes Keith Kurlander, co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, one of the world's leading training organizations for psychedelic-assisted therapy. Keith shares his remarkable 30-year journey through mental health challenges, trauma, healing, and self-discovery. Fro...

In this enlightening episode of Conscious Physician Medicine and Psychedelics , Dr. Lida Fatemi sits down with cannabis educator and industry expert Tripp Gomez for an honest conversation about the evolving role of cannabis in healthcare. With more than a decade of hands-on experience in the cannabis industry, Tripp shares what he learned working directly with patients, consumers, healthcare profe...

Larry Norris: Decriminalizing Nature, Psychedelics, and the Future of Consciousness What happens when personal transformation becomes a movement? In this episode of Conscious Physicians, Medicine, and Psychedelics, Dr. Anna Yusim sits down with Larry Norris, co-founder of Decriminalize Nature and one of the leading voices behind the movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi across the...

Preparing for the Final Asana with Kathryn Tucker: End-of-Life Wisdom, Conscious Dying & the Future of Psychedelic Care What if preparing for death could actually teach us how to live more fully? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Lida Fatemi sits down with Kathryn Tucker, nationally recognized attorney, end-of-life advocate, and yoga practitioner, to explore how law, medicine, contemplat...

From Wall Street to Psychedelics: How Zappy Zapolin Is Rewiring Addiction, Depression & Medicine In this powerful conversation, filmmaker and psychedelic advocate Zappy Zapolin shares his journey from Wall Street success to becoming a leading voice in the psychedelic healing movement. He breaks down how ketamine, psilocybin, and ibogaine are being used to treat treatment-resistant depression,...

Lauren Castle on Grief, Psychedelics, Functional Medicine & the Future of Collaborative Healing On this deeply moving episode of the Conscious Physician Medicine & Psychedelics Podcast, Lida Fatemi sits down with pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, and psychedelic advocate Lauren Castle for a powerful conversation on grief, healing, consciousness, and the evolution of medicine. L...

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, host Lida Fatemi sits down with world champion middle-distance runner Josh Kerr for a conversation about mindset, discipline, sacrifice, resilience, and what it truly takes to become one of the fastest humans in the world. Josh opens up about his journey from growing up in Scotland to moving alone to the United States at just 17 years old to pursue h...

Healing Trauma, Restoring Connection & The Future of MDMA Therapy with Jonathan Robinson In this powerful and deeply thought-provoking episode, host Lida Fatemi sits down with bestselling author, psychotherapist, and psychedelic therapy pioneer Jonathan Robinson for an open conversation about trauma, healing, psychedelics, and the transformative potential of MDMA-assisted therapy. Jonathan sha...

In this powerful and paradigm-shifting episode, Dr. Lida Fatemi sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Kendra Campbell to challenge everything we think we know about mental health care. Trained in traditional psychiatry at Columbia University, Dr. Campbell shares her personal journey from burnout, chronic illness, and dependence on multiple medications… to full healing, motherhood, and a completely new a...

What if the answers you’ve been searching for have been within you all along? In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, we sit down with Diana Berschader—transformational teacher, poet, and self-described “soul doctor”—to explore the power of inner trust, personal transformation, and reconnecting with your true essence. Diana shares her remarkable journey growing up in the Soviet Union, wh...

The Future of Psychedelic Medicine, Prevention, and Conscious Healing with Danny Motyka In this deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Danny Motyka, entrepreneur, chemist, and CEO in the psychedelic medicine space, to explore the evolving landscape of mental health, prevention, and conscious healing. From personal stories of trauma and transformation to the future of psychedelic-assisted ther...

 Finding Light in Hard Moments: Mindfulness, Adolescence, and Healing Through Life’s Challenges with Danielle Parker Episode Summary In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, Dr. Lida Fatemi sits down with author, educator, and mindfulness practitioner Danielle Parker to explore the power of mindfulness—not just as a practice, but as a way of living. From navigating unexpected trauma to un...

Healing Through Community & Ayahuasca with Brandon Evans | Conscious Leadership, Integration & Ancient Wisdom Episode Summary In this expansive and grounded conversation, I sit down with Brandon Evans to explore his journey from New York City startup entrepreneur to founder of One Heart, a community-centered ayahuasca retreat organization focused on conscious leadership and collective heal...

The Conscious Physician Method with Elle Knowlton: Psilocybin, Microdosing Protocols & Healing Through Joy In this episode, I sit down with Elle Knowlton. I share what it really took to write this book (including the two-year writing journey), and why I believe psychedelics — especially psilocybin — must be approached with preparation, structure, and intention. This isn’t about shortcuts. It’s...

The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics with Matt Zemon | MDMA, Psilocybin, PTSD & Healing Beyond Antidepressants In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Matt Zemon, author, educator, and advocate for veteran mental health, to discuss psychedelics as a catalyst — not a cure — for deep healing. We explore the staggering mental health crisis facing veterans, including the reality tha...

In this meaningful and forward-looking conversation, I sit down with Chris Caldwell to explore the growing role of psychedelics in end-of-life and palliative care. Chris shares the story behind founding a nonprofit dedicated to education, advocacy, and expanding compassionate access to psychedelic therapies for individuals facing terminal illness. We discuss the very real need for emotional, spiri...

In this deeply nourishing episode of the Conscious Physician Medicine and Psychedelics Podcast , I sit down with Noshene Ranjbar, psychiatrist, humanitarian, and leader in mind-body medicine. We explore what it means to stay regulated, embodied, and connected during times of global trauma, war, and collective stress. Dr. Ranjbar shares powerful, practical tools to help calm the nervous system — st...

Senator Jeff Steinborn: How New Mexico Led the Way on Medical Psilocybin In this episode of The Conscious Physician , Senator Jeff Steinborn joins the conversation to discuss the groundbreaking passage of the New Mexico Medical Psilocybin Act. As a key legislative leader behind the bill, Senator Steinborn shares how a grassroots movement, driven by community advocacy and lived experience, helped m...

Dominick Zurlo: Pioneering Psilocybin and a New Era in Mental Health In this episode of The Conscious Physician , Dominick Zurlo explores the evolution of psilocybin legislation in New Mexico and what it truly takes to build a safe, ethical, and patient-centered psychedelic medicine program. Drawing from his extensive background in substance use treatment and harm reduction, Zurlo shares how decad...

In this thoughtful and expansive conversation, Zach Leary shares his lived experience and deep insights into the world of psychedelics, with a strong emphasis on integration, harm reduction, and education. Growing up in a psychedelic family, Zach reflects on the complexity of legacy, identity, and the lifelong journey of self-discovery that unfolds alongside contemplative and spiritual practices....

Healing Through Psychedelics: Ketamine, MDMA, and Psilocybin with Chris Caldwell In this powerful opening episode of Conscious Physician: Medicine & Psychedelics , Dr. Lida Fatemi interviews Chris Caldwell and explores the emerging role of psychedelics in end-of-life and palliative care. The conversation centers on how substances such as ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin are being thoughtfully in...

Exploring Conscious Living and Dying with Dr. Van Warren In this insightful episode of the Conscious Physician Podcast , Dr. Van Warren shares his lifelong journey of learning, healing, and conscious living. He discusses his work integrating essential oils and psychedelics in end-of-life care, the significance of the five elements in Chinese medicine , and his experience as a death doula . Dr. War...

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Kang shares her journey as a mother navigating the challenges of her daughter’s rare disease. From the initial shock of diagnosis to the ongoing road of recovery, she discusses the emotional toll and the valuable lessons learned along the way. The conversation highlights the importance of alternative therapies, community support, and meaningful connection, particular...