Psychedelics Today

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Psychedelics Today is the planetary leader in psychedelic education, media, and advocacy. Covering up-to-the-minute developments and diving deep into crucial topics bridging the scientific, academic, philosophical, societal, and cultural, Psychedelics Today is leading the discussion in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.

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Psychedelics Weekly – Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for I.B.S., NY Aims to Legalize, and B.C.'s Decriminalization Experiment 06.01.2023 40:10

In this episode, David and Joe discuss Tryp Therapeutics researching psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for I.B.S.; NY lawmakers pre-filing a bill to legalize natural psychedelics; and British Columbia decriminalizing drugs. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT380 – C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP-BC – Microdosing, Talking to Physicians About Psychedelics, and Nurses as the Scalability Solution 03.01.2023 1:23:10

In this episode, Kyle interviews author and board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, C.J. Spotswood. They discuss microdosing and why nurses could be the answer to the psychedelics and scalability problem. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Psilocybin and Stress Response, the Minnesota Medical Association Endorses Decriminalization, and Scott Wiener Introduces Senate Bill 58 30.12.2022 34:36

In this episode, Joe and Kyle cover a study where psilocybin improved stress response; The Economist highlighting psychedelic medicine as a main story for 2023; and the Minnesota Medical Association endorsing decriminalization. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT379 – Sutton King, MPH – Intergenerational Trauma, Late-Stage Capitalism, and the Urban Indigenous Collective 27.12.2022 1:20:50

In this episode, David interviews internationally recognized Indigenous rights activist: Sutton King, MPH. She discusses the challenges Indigenous people continue to face from intergenerational trauma, and their resiliency. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Prop 122 and Data Privacy, Ending the Crack/Cocaine Sentencing Disparity, and the High Cost of Psychedelic Therapy 23.12.2022 33:33

In this episode, Joe and Kyle discuss concerns over Prop 122 and data privacy, the hopeful end to the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder; and the cost vs. value problem of psychedelic therapy: is it worth it? www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT378 – Zach Leary – Course Corrections, Preparation, and High-dose Experiences: "Who Are You Now?" 20.12.2022 1:08:45

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Proposition 122 in Action, The Economics of Psychedelics, and Could States Legalize by 2037? 16.12.2022 45:49

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT377 – Andrew Weil, M.D. – Integrative Medicine: Health, Wellness, and Psychedelics 13.12.2022 59:48

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Genetic Memory, "The Psychedelic Renaissance," and Harm Reduction at Music Festivals 09.12.2022 1:00:19

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT376 – Sherry Rais – Ketamine and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy as Employee Benefits 06.12.2022 1:13:03

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Cannabis as an Adjunct Cancer Treatment & 5-MeO-DMT Reactivations 02.12.2022 51:43

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT375 – James Fadiman, Ph.D., Adam Bramlage, & Conor Murray, Ph.D. – Microdosing & Citizen Science: Introducing the World's First Take-Home EEG Microdosing Study 29.11.2022 1:01:22

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). www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Bipartisan Political Movement & Psychedelics and Pain 25.11.2022 59:55

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.

PT374 – Marc Aixalà – Personalizing Psychedelic Integration 22.11.2022 1:24:48

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Oregon Measure 109: Approaching the Proposed Final Rules 18.11.2022 50:51

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT373 – Dr. Ben Medrano – Integrative Psychiatry & The Safety of At-Home Ketamine 15.11.2022 1:07:19

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelics Weekly – Wonderland Controversy and Colorado Proposition 122 11.11.2022 35:29

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT372 – Jesse Gould & Zach Riggle – The Heroic Hearts Project: Veterans and The Impact of Storytelling 11.11.2022 1:11:42

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT371 – Dennis Walker – The Trickster Archetype and the Need for Comic Relief 08.11.2022 46:17

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT370 – Dana Larsen – Prohibition, Civil Disobedience, and The Coca Leaf Cafe 04.11.2022 1:10:19

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT369 – Timothy Furnish, MD & Joel Castellanos, MD – Chronic Pain and Phantom Limb Pain: Could Psilocybin Be the Answer? 01.11.2022 1:09:38

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). www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT368 – Dr. Steven Radowitz – Ketamine, Group Work, and the Power of Just Being There 28.10.2022 58:09

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT367 – David Bronner – Colorado Proposition 122 and the Decriminalization of Natural Medicines 25.10.2022 1:15:22

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT366 – Drs. Rochelle & Dustin Hines – Neurotransmitter Systems and Novel Psychedelic Molecules 21.10.2022 1:09:47

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT365 – Dr. Jennifer Montjoy – KAP: Self-Agency Through Intention, Titration, and Ceremony 18.10.2022 39:24

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. www.psychedelicstoday.com