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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PT286 – Joe Tafur, MD – Vital Psychedelic Conversations 21.01.2022 1:18:27

In this episode of the podcast, Kyle interviews Joe Tafur, MD, in the first episode of a new series featuring teachers from Vital, our new 12-month certificate program. Tafur discusses Indigenous wisdom and the transpersonal. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT285 – Andrew Penn, NP – The Need for Nurses in Psychedelics, The Placebo Effect, and Appreciating the Subtle 18.01.2022 1:09:40

In this episode of the podcast, Kyle and David interview Andrew Penn: nurse practitioner, Associate Clinical Professor, and Co-founder of OPENurses; a professional organization for nurses interested in psychedelic research. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT284 – Jonathan Sabbagh – Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Collaborative Care 14.01.2022 56:54

In this episode of the podcast, Joe interviews Jonathan Sabbagh, co-founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, which is a telehealth platform that helps approved therapists integrate KAP (and other modalities) into their practices. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT282 – Rabbi Zac Kamenetz & The Rev. Hunt Priest – Judaism, Christianity, and Embracing Psychedelics 07.01.2022 1:40:10

In this episode of the podcast, Joe revisits the topic of religion and psychedelics with a Priest and Rabbi both very interested in using religion to frame the mystical: Rabbi Zac Kamenetz and Episcopal priest, Hunt Priest. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT280 – Danny Peterson – Psychedelics, Religion, and Freedom 31.12.2021 1:13:09

In this episode of the podcast, Joe interviews D.C.-based attorney and Executive Director of the Association of Entheogenic Practitioners, Danny Peterson. They discuss psychedelics, religion, and freedom in the United States. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT279 – Joe Zap & Kevin W – Cannabis Acceptance, Conspiratorial Thinking, and Psychedelic Podcasting 28.12.2021 1:16:31

In this episode of the podcast, Joe interviews 2 hosts of fellow long-running psychedelics podcast, Entheogen: Joe Zap and Kevin W. They discuss the early days of cannabis, Timothy Leary, gurus, conspiracies, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF90 – Colorado's Natural Medicine Healing Act and Guidelines for Emergency Ketamine Administration 24.12.2021 31:33

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss Colorado possibly legalizing several drugs through the Natural Medicine Healing Act, and CO also establishing guidelines around EMTs and ketamine administration. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT278 – Ayize Jama-Everett, Courtney Watson, Leticia Brown, and Kufikiri Imara – A Table of Our Own 21.12.2021 1:29:26

In this episode of the podcast, Joe interviews Ayize Jama-Everett, Courtney Watson, Leticia Brown, and Kufikiri Imara of A Table of Our Own: a for-Black-people by-Black-people psychedelic conference and documentary. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF89 – A Macro Dive Into Microdosing 17.12.2021 1:00:28

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle dive into all things microdosing: Why people are doing it, possible negative effects, how it could work with pain, and more. And they discuss good outcomes in therapy. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT277 – Ryan Zurrer – Venture Capital, Reciprocity, and the Regenerative Financing Vine 14.12.2021 1:09:22

In this episode of the podcast, Kyle interviews Ryan Zurrer, Founder and Managing Director of Vine Ventures, a psychedelic-focused venture fund which just announced an SPV with MAPS called the Regenerative Financing Vine. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF88 – Dr. Ben Sessa of Awakn Life Sciences + Josh Bartch of Mydecine Innovations Group 10.12.2021 1:02:24

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, David interviews Co-founder and CMO of Awakn Life Sciences, Dr. Ben Sessa, and then David and Kyle interview Director, CEO, and Chairman of Mydecine Innovations Group, Josh Bartch. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT276 – Micah Haskell-Hoehl – Healing, Equity, and Federal Policy 07.12.2021 1:10:54

In this episode, Joe interviews 17-year veteran of federal policy and founder of Healing Equity and Liberation (HEAL) Organization, Micah Haskell-Hoehl. He discusses HEAL's goals and his path to federal policy and psychedelics. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF87 – Ketamine, Addiction, and Mysticism + Kelsey Ramsden of MINDCURE 03.12.2021 1:03:23

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle address some tweets and discuss ketamine and mysticism, then Joe interviews CEO of MINDCURE, Kelsey Ramsden, about MINDCURE's 2 main pieces: iSTRYM and the Desire Project. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT275 – James Fadiman, Ph.D. – Transpersonal Psychology, Microdosing, and Your Symphony of Selves 30.11.2021 1:22:47

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview author, James Fadiman, Ph. D. He talks about the birth of transpersonal psychology, microdosing, and his newest book, "Your Symphony of Selves: Discover and Understand More of Who We Are." www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF86 – Ayahuasca, Chronic Pain, and Legal Psilocybin, with Payton Nyquvest of Numinus 26.11.2021 48:38

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss Mike Tyson and toads, then Joe and David interview Payton Nyquvest of Numinus, who talks about ayahuasca, chronic pain, integration, reciprocity, and psilocybin. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT274 – Juan Pablo Cappello – Nue Life: Using Digital Phenotyping to Personalize Healthcare 23.11.2021 1:15:52

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview CEO & Co-founder of Nue Life, Juan Pablo Cappello. He discusses his entrepreneurial past, the psychedelic gold rush, and how Nue Life will use digital phenotyping to personalize health. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF85 – Ahmad Doroudian, Ph.D. of BetterLife Pharma and Dr. Abid Nazeer of Wesana Health 19.11.2021 1:13:33

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and David speak with CEO & Director of BetterLife Pharma, Ahmad Doroudian, about 2-Bromo-LSD, and then David interviews Chief Medical Officer at Wesana Health, Abid Nazeer. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT273 – Erica Rex – Clinical Trials and Spontaneous Mystical Experiences 16.11.2021 1:01:28

In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex: writer and participant in one of the first trials using psilocybin to treat cancer-related depression. She discusses the study and tells stories of spontaneous mystical experiences. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT272 – Veterans Day 2021 13.11.2021 1:15:02

In this episode, Joe sits down with three veteran friends for a special Veterans Day episode. They discuss the difficulties of military life, drug use, and how psychedelics have helped them transition back into civilian life. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF84 – A Brief Check-in From Wonderland 12.11.2021 25:15

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle briefly check in from Miami to reflect on the Wonderland and Meet Delic conferences they just attended. They also discuss Compass Pathways' recent research outcomes. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT271 – Jeremy Narby, Ph.D. – Anthropology, Ayahuasca, and Plant Teachers 09.11.2021 1:11:00

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview famed anthropologist and author (most notably of The Cosmic Serpent), Jeremy Narby. He discusses anthropology in the Amazon and ayahuasca: the entourage effect, vine-only, DMT, and more. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT270 – Dr. Rachel Yehuda – Research Trials and The Future of Psychedelic Neuroscience 05.11.2021 1:18:15

In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Rachel Yehuda: neuroscientist, researcher, Professor and Vice Chair of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She discusses research trials and the future of neuroscience. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT269 – Adam Strauss – Comedy, OCD, and The Mushroom Cure 02.11.2021 1:33:30

In this episode, Joe interviews Adam Strauss: writer, performer, and comedian. Strauss discusses OCD and how he's learned to manage his with psilocybin, which he documents in his one-man show, "The Mushroom Cure." www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF83 – Abuse in Psychedelics: Complicity and Groupthink 29.10.2021 1:02:07

In this week's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss their conflicts with what to do about the recent accusations of abuse against two prominent figures in this space by friend of the show, Will Hall. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT268 – Hamilton Morris – PCP, 5-MeO-DMT, and The Synthesis of New Psychedelics 26.10.2021 1:19:35

In this episode, Joe sits down with chemist, filmmaker, and science journalist Hamilton Morris. They discuss his time at Vice, PCP, "Hamilton's Pharmacopeia," 5-MeO-DMT, and working with perceived enemies for the greater good. www.psychedelicstoday.com