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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PTSF60 – Representation and Access, with Elan Hagens and Rebecca Martinez of Fruiting Bodies Collective 21.05.2021 1:13:19

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Michelle and Kyle interview Elan Hagens and Rebecca Martinez, Health Equity subcommittee members for Oregon's Measure 109 and co-founders of podcast/media site, Fruiting Bodies Collective. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT244 – Mark Haberstroh – Mushrooms, Retreat Centers, and Safety 18.05.2021 1:34:02

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview mushroom enthusiast Mark Haberstroh, who talks about realizing his spiritual path and what he's learned from working at more psychedelic retreat centers than anyone Joe knows. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF59 – Psychedelics and Bipolar, with Benjamin Mudge 14.05.2021 1:31:07

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Michelle, Kyle, and Joe are joined by Benjamin Mudge. Mudge is bipolar and has used ayahuasca to keep himself off pharmaceutical drugs, and he thinks others can safely follow his lead. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT243 – Dr. Fernando Espi Forcen and Dr. Franklin King of MGH's Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics 11.05.2021 1:38:25

In this episode, Joe interviews Doctors Fernando Espi Forcen and Franklin King of MGH's Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics about the center's roots, their goals, and their thoughts on the future of psychiatry. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF58 - Liberty, The Power of Therapy, and Mushrooms in Maine 07.05.2021 1:16:43

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Michelle, Kyle, and Joe discuss Maine's proposal for legal psilocybin therapy, MAPS' Phase 3 MDMA trial, therapy, money, and a recent "100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics" list. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT242 - Gary Laderman - Religion: Sex, Death, and Drugs 04.05.2021 1:13:13

In this episode, Joe interviews author of "Don't Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality," Gary Laderman, about expanding the scope of what we view as "religious," and how religion affects our views on sex, death, and drugs. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF57 - New Compounds, Psychedelic Business, and Neurogenesis 30.04.2021 1:00:20

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe talk about new compounds, new legalization bills in Texas and Louisiana, Leonard Pickard, Alzheimer's disease, the tragedy of the commons, and the importance of fringe cases. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF57 - New Compounds, Psychedelic Business, and Neurogenesis 30.04.2021 1:00:20

PT241 - Tyler Chandler and Nick Meyers of "Dosed": Iboga and The Opioid Crisis 27.04.2021 1:02:15

In this episode, Joe is joined by Tyler Chandler and Nick Meyers a year after they released their very powerful documentary, "Dosed." They talk about its creation and response, iboga, the drug war, and the opioid crisis. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF56- Data vs. Spin, with Tim Cools of Psychedelic Experience 23.04.2021 1:16:14

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe, Kyle, and Michelle are joined by Tim Cools of Psychedelicexperience.net. They talk about 5-MeO-DMT and how even medical journals can put a spin on their published studies. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT240 - Ralph Blumenthal - Alien Abductions and The Believer 20.04.2021 1:30:02

In this episode, Michelle and Joe interview Ralph Blumenthal, author of "The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack," about Mack's work and its relation to psychedelics (beyond being trippy). www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF55 - Creativity, Group Ceremony, and Astral Projection 16.04.2021 54:11

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe, Kyle, and Michelle discuss recent legalization wins, psilocybin and creativity, ceremonial ayahuasca use and group benefit, and the CIA, astral projection, and the missing page 25. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT239 - Richie Ogulnick - Ibogaine, Unicity, and Beneficence 13.04.2021 1:01:50

In this episode, Joe interviews Richie Ogulnick, a facilitator/guide who has been helping clients through ibogaine experiences for 27 years. They talk about his practice, different methodologies, intentions, and why iboga works. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF54 - Theft, Patents, and Ethical Psychedelic Companies 09.04.2021 56:35

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe, Kyle, and Michelle discuss California's statewide decriminalization effort, patents, provider information theft, and how psychedelic companies can be ethical in a capitalistic world. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT238 - Kile Ortigo - Integration and Existential Exploration 06.04.2021 1:15:16

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview clinical psychologist and author, Kile Ortigo, about trauma, healthcare burnout, Jung, mythology in movies, and ways different therapeutic modalities can better handle integration. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF53 - Psychedelics and Creativity, with Laura Dawn 02.04.2021 1:18:53

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe interviews microdose mentor, entrepreneur, author, and retreat leader, Laura Dawn. They talk about creativity and how psychedelics can foster creative thinking and problem-solving. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT237 - Dena Justice - Finding the Frequency of Safety 30.03.2021 1:37:33

In this episode, Joe interviews 4-time guest Dena Justice, who is using this episode to come out of the psychedelic closet in a big way, discussing the lessons learned about safety from years of powerful psychedelic experiences. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF52 - Start Low, Go Slow 26.03.2021 1:23:59

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss Carl Hart, the drug war and truth, another study showcasing the placebo effect, mushrooms, and if scientists will be able to predict psychedelic outcomes. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT236 - Dr. Carl Hart - Drugs: Honesty, Responsibility, and Logic 23.03.2021 1:49:27

In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview author of Drug Use for Grownups, Dr. Carl Hart. They talk about the drug war, coming out of the closet, drug exceptionalism, responsible drug use, and fighting inaccuracies with logic. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF51 - Miracle Cures, Money, and Standing on the Shoulders of Giants 19.03.2021 1:10:21

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss the problems with psychedelics being touted as "miracle cures," and Tim Ferriss and David Bronner's concerns over Compass Pathways' recent patent-filing. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT235 - The Entheo Society of Washington - Dismantling Power Systems Through Decriminalization 16.03.2021 1:13:51

In this episode, Joe interviews Leo Russell, Monique Bridges, Malika Lamont, Tatiana, and Solana Booth of the Entheo Society of Washington, a 501c3 organization and sister agency to Decriminalize Nature Seattle. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF50 - Microdosing and the Placebo Effect, with Balázs Szigeti and David Erritzoe 12.03.2021 1:07:50

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle are joined by Balázs Szigeti and David Erritzoe, who both worked on last week's much-discussed trial on microdosing that validated the power of the placebo effect. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT234 - Christopher Solomon - Salvia as a Therapist 09.03.2021 1:24:38

In this episode, Kyle interviews somatic salvia guide and creator of the salvia pipe, Christopher Solomon. They talk about the many unique things salvia can bring to experiencers if it's approached with mindfulness and respect. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PTSF49 - MDMA For Alcoholism, The Placebo Effect, and Ceremonial Magicians 05.03.2021 1:27:41

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle, Joe, and Michelle discuss using MDMA for alcoholism, a microdosing study proving the placebo effect, ways to make therapy cheaper, and if a Shaman is really necessary for ceremonies. www.psychedelicstoday.com

PT233 - JR Rahn - LSD, ADHD, and Decriminalization 02.03.2021 1:14:10

In this episode, Joe interviews founder and CEO of MindMed, JR Rahn. They discuss decriminalization, the DEA, ADHD, Xanax, and MindMed's goals: developing a trip-neutralizing drug and studying microdosing LSD for adult ADHD. www.psychedelicstoday.com