Psychedelic Conversations

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 106: In this episode we discuss Steven's background story, what led him to work in the psychedelic medicine space, why he specifically chooses to work with ketamine, the risks associated with the rapid discontinuation of benzodiazepines and alcohol, what ketamine is and how it is administered, Steven's ketamine protocol at Nushama,...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 105: In this episode we discuss Rachel's Background story, what led her to working in the psychedelic medicine space, working with ayahuasca, details on harm reduction and ethics, the problem with self medicating psychedelics with no guide, experiencing vulnerability around medicine facilitators, reflections on the Psychedelic Science c...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 104: In this episode, we discuss Joël and Victoria's background story and what led them to working in the psychedelic medicine space, their observations of the Psychedelic Science conference that took place in Denver, the latest updates on their Five-MeO platform, details regarding the process of FDA approval, the ideal research needed...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 103: In this episode, we discuss Rachel's background, what brought her to the psychedelic medicine space, the clinical and spiritual model of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the work of both Dr. Bessel van der Kolk and Dr. Gabor Maté. Rachel also shares insights into her co-founding of 'Women Are The Medicine' with her partner...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 102: In this episode, we delve into Kevin and Yana's background, exploring what led them to the forefront of the psychedelic medicine space. We uncover the intricacies of their involvement in ketamine treatment, with a particular focus on their work with young individuals. The conversation navigates through the nuances of their process,...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 101: Join us in this episode as we delve into Stephanie's background story and explore the factors that influenced her to work in the medicine space. We'll also unravel the mysteries of Kanna and its origins, highlighting the benefits of working with this powerful plant. Discover how Kanna can be a transformative entry point for tho...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 100: In this episode, we delve into Milena's personal journey and her passion for working with people to create individualized medicine drums. A significant aspect of her work is her unique method of painting symbols onto her drums, merging art and sound into a therapeutic experience. As the conversation evolved, we discussed a variety...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this short interview, we have the pleasure of catching up with Eric Osborne in person. Together we delve into various topics, such as his plans for the conference, the challenges involved in managing the Psanctuary Church, the intriguing concept of creating our own lineage, and the importance of community. As we bring the curtai...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we delve into Charles' background story, tracing his roots from growing up in Jamaica to his passion for cultivating psychedelic mushrooms. Join us as we explore his role as the first legal entity to ship mushrooms to Canada and unravel the story behind his co-founded company, "Rose Hill." We highlight...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we explore Shelby's background story and delve into what motivated her to become a journalist. We also discuss her magazine "DoubleBlind," her thoughts on the future of the psychedelic space, the significance of education in the psychedelic field, her efforts to provide support to indigenous cultures,...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we delve into Daniel's background and his pivotal role at 'HMNC Brain Health'. We explore the mission and values of HMNC Brain Health, the origins of the company, and gain insight into the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. We also discuss potential pharmacotherapy solutions for depression, the benefi...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we discuss Zac's background, what brought him to the Psychedelic Science conference, the founding of his organization Shefa (providing psychedelic support for Jewish communities), addressing pushback and cultural stigma, unlocking mysticism and the importance of having a solid foundation, individuals feeling los...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we discuss Otto's background story, becoming the head of integration at Tandava Retreats, working with 5-MeO-DMT, his private practice "Soul & Psyche", the unique framework he's developed for guiding personal integration, the infancy of the integration space, reinforcing the feminine approach i...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we welcome back our frequent guest, Shiri Godasi, for our third in-depth conversation. We delve into her motivations for attending the Psychedelic Science conference. Throughout our discussion, we touch on a range of topics: from her experiences with psychedelic integration to the distinction between genuinely &#39...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we discuss Cole's profound background story, what led him to working in the psychedelic medicine space, his involvement with "The Ibogaine Clinic" founded by Dr. David Dardashti, the essential protocols they follow when administering ibogaine, their dedication to thorough preparation work and aftercar...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we delve into Lena and Jeff's background story and what brought both of them to work with psychedelic medicine. We discuss the distinction between a psychedelic-assisted therapist and a medicine person, their structured healing program "The EAST Method", their microdosing program "Embody", an...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we explore Rick's background and what led him to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver. We discuss the anti-addictive benefits of psychedelics and highlight the significance of intention, as well as the right set and setting, to harness their therapeutic potential. Additionally, we touch on topics like th...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we delve into Belinda's background story and what brought her to working with the medicine. We touch on serious matters such as cultural segregation and discuss the diverse topics she addressed at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado. Our conversation also delves into the integration of trauma...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode, we discuss the founding of Soul Quest, the mainstreaming of psychedelics, the significance of integration when transitioning from a psychedelic ceremony to everyday life, and Chris' mission of giving indigenous tribes a voice in the United States. We also delve into his background story where he shares a profou...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado! In this episode we discuss Heather's background story, what brought her to this work, dealing with imposter syndrome as a therapist, the importance of integrating our psychedelic experiences, debunking the idea of ascension, the IFS model (Internal Family Systems), the creation of "The Moxie School", what brought her...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 99: In this episode we discuss Nasreen's background, what brought her to the medicine space, her passion for working with psychedelic medicines, female-focused retreats, the importance of community, understanding that psychedelics are not a magic pill, details of the "Wellbeing By The Lakes" wellness festival, Nasreen's of...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 98: In this episode we discuss Jonathon's background story, what brought him to this work, the mainstreaming of psychedelics, the lack of education and understanding regarding deforestation in the Amazonian rainforest, Jonathon's Blog: The Delicate Nature Of Ayahuasca and Yahweh, ayahuasca ceremonies gone haywire, graduated medicine...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 97: In this episode we discuss Fred's background, what brought him to this work, his business "Welcome To Humanity", thoughts on psychotropic medications, the difference between being uncomfortable and being sick, humanities insatiable need to be diagnosed, the missing link for regulating trauma, the mainstreaming of psychedel...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 96: In this episode we discuss George's background story, what brought him into the psychedelic space, generational tendencies and trauma, embracing post-traumatic growth, the profound story behind George's book, current observations in the psychedelic space, the powerful position of being a host, understanding the artform of integr...

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 95: In this episode we discuss Kristin's background story, what brought her into the psychedelic space, the divine feminine energy of ketamine, the stigma around ketamine use, creating the set and setting, the clinical vs traditional model, current thoughts on the psychedelic renaissance, working with traumatized people, the medicine he...