THE NEW HEALTH CLUB PODCAST

This episode gave me goosebumps — and you’ll understand why soon. Today, I’m speaking with the identical twin sisters Cipriana Quann and TK Wonder, hosts of the Chew on Something podcast and founders of Urban Bush Babes, a lifestyle platform celebrating the multi-faceted lives of women of color. Cipriana is a former Vogue writer; TK Wonder is a rapper and singer who’s opened for artists like Nas a...

In this deeply personal episode, I speak with Laura Lewandowski, AI & Business Influencer, founder of the Smart Chiefs Newsletter, TEDx speaker, and one of Berlin’s most insightful businesswomen. She recently embarked on a guided magic truffle journey in the Netherlands. Known among her friends as the “AI Queen,” Laura is a powerhouse in business and tech—but even the smartest and most accompl...

Hi, today’s guest is Veronika Gold, a therapist and counselor based in San Francisco with extensive experience in psychology. Originally from the Czech Republic, she grew up under communist rule and traveled worldwide before settling in the Bay Area in 2003. She’s passionate about contemplative practices like meditation, mindfulness, and exploring consciousness. Veronica holds an M.A. in Clinical...

Dr. Christopher Timmermann is neuroscientist and co-director of the UCL Centre for Consciousness Research in London. He obtained a BSc in Psychology in Santiago, Chile and an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Bologna in Italy. He was also leading one of the first DMT research groups at Imperial College London. His empirical and theoretical work focuses on the neuroscience, ps...

Hadas Alterman is an attorney who co-founded Plant Medicine Law Group, the first psychedelic industry focused law firm. She helped shape the legal psychedelic frameworks in Colorado and Oregon and the professional standards for psychedelic-assisted therapy. She is also working as a the director of legislative strategy for Stand With Us. Our topic today is how we can tolerate and accept very differ...

Dr. Leor Roseman, Senior Lecturer and Psychedelic Researcher at the University of Exeter, has explore this avenue. His study “Relational Processes in Ayahuasca Groups of Palestinians and Israelis” a few years ago, was fascinating. I read about it in 2021, (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8170481/) and we recorded the first podcast. To me the idea made a lot of sense. Now, with the ur...

Today, I am talking with Gul Dolen, a pioneering neuroscientist from Berkeley University and a leading expert in social behavior, psychedelics, and brain plasticity. Gül’s groundbreaking research has uncovered how hormones like oxytocin and serotonin interact in the brain to produce feelings of social connection. She has also explored how psychoactive drugs like MDMA can enhance social behaviors a...

This is the third special episode I recorded in collaboration with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today at the largest conference in the field "Psychedelic Science 2025" in Denver last week. It very early in the morning, at 8am, and it was fabulous. Our guests in this episode are the hilarious comedian Dennis Walker, the energetic Co-founder (with Myriam Barthes) and CEO of Journey Clinical Jonathan...

Today’s episode is particularly special. I recorded this session in our hotel room studio during the Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver. The duo you’ll hear shortly is truly exceptional in their efforts to destigmatize psychedelics, a movement gaining significant momentum right now. My guests are Professor Rachel Yehuda and Governor Rick Perry. Professor Rachel Yehuda is the Director of the...

This is a special episode I recorded in collaboration with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today at the largest conference in the field "Psychedelic Science 2025" in Denver last week. It very early in the morning, at 8am, and it was fabulous. Our guests: Daniel Goldberg Co-Founder and Partner at Palo Santo & Bridge Investments & Zac Kamenetz, Founder of Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support,...

This is a special episode I recorded in collaboration with Joe Moore from Psychedelics Today at the largest conference in the field "Psychedelic Science 2025" in Denver last week. It very early in the morning, at 8am, and it was fabulous. Our guests: Tommaso Barba, Neuroscientist from Imperial College London and Dee Dee Goldpaugh, therapist, author and clinical consultant, me and Joe were talking...

Episode Highlights: Introduction to the Situation in Europe: Overview of Europe's stance on psychedelics and its progress in psychedelic therapies. Historical context: France was the first to prohibit psychotropic substances ahead of the U.S. in the 1960s. Current Research and Stigma Issues: Czech Republic as a pioneer in continued psychedelic research amidst widespread European prohibition. Switz...

Here is the new podcast episode with Casey Spooner, our first live podcast at Fotografiska in Berlin! Casey, a multifaceted artist renowned for his innovative blend of music, performance, and visual arts shares his personal, emotional story and very non - linear healing story. Spooner was born in Athens, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago....

Simon Schnapper is an incredible force in the psychedelic space. Investor with the JLS Fund, impresario, seeker, supporter. I finally had him on the show and this episode is about Simeon’s perspective on the "industry" in relation to psychedelics. We talk about -Balancing spiritual/healing aspects with business realities -The rapid evolution of the psychedelic space -His family history with the Pe...

In this conversation Marissa Feinberg and me explore the intersection of psychedelics and climate action, discussing how psychedelics can foster a sense of oneness with nature and help alleviate eco-anxiety. We delve into the growing recognition of eco-anxiety in psychology, the shift of climate issues from fringe to mainstream, and the role of youth activism through movements like Fridays for Fut...

Is the west on its own healing journey? Shows like "The White Lotus" and the rise of Ayahuasca in the western world show how much we are in need of tools. But we did not create these tools by ourselves. My guest today, Dr. Sergio Perez Rosal is the perfect partner to talk about the idea of bridging different cultural perspectives, acknowledging both the challenges and teachings from various tradit...

This conversation with Talia Eisenberg and Tom Feegel from Beond delves into the evolving landscape of Ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and mental health issues. We discuss the increasing mainstream acceptance of Ibogaine, its cultural and spiritual significance, and the unique experiences it offers compared to other psychedelics. And we emphasize the importance of understanding both the scie...

This is probably the most personal podcast & video I recorded so far. Together with my Co-Founder of The New Health Institute Philip von Drechsel I sat down and we both opened up about addiction, trauma and the PTSD we were carrying around in very different ways. Which became the reason why we founded The New Health Institute. Our mission is to change perceptions and lives by advancing knowled...

Today I am talking to Patrick de Jongh founder of "When Nature Calls” in Amsterdam: you could say the fanciest smart shop in Amsterdam, hands down. But it is more than a smart shop. The store shows how a stylish and modern place to sell innovative wellness products can look like. No old and dusty space cakes here! Patrick founded “When Nature Calls” 26 years ago, and has been on a mission to disru...

Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Today, I’m joined by the incredible Jon Hopkins, a Grammy-winning artist revolutionizing the psychedelic music scene. We dive into his latest album, RITUAL, alongside his collaborator, Dan (aka 7rays). Picture this: our podcast unfolds in an unusual setting — a children's room adorned with an army of plastic soldiers! Jon's mesmerizing soundscapes transcend the...

Let’s celebrate. This is episode 100! My guest is Jonathan Sabbagh, Co-Founder of Journey Clinical and I talk about normalising Ketamine therapy for all, plus why PTSD can fire up your career - until you realize it is harmful to you. Since a few years I am following Jonathan and his wife and Co-Founder Myriam Barthe’s great work around the idea to build a strong, decentralized network and offering...

I have the pleasure of speaking with Elise Loehnen, one of my favourite authors whose storytelling resonates deeply with me. We share a journey of realizing the toll of overwork, anxiety, and the pursuit of wellness as a cure-all, only to discover the transformative power of psychedelics. Elise's expertise in content creation was evident during her tenure as the chief content officer at goop, wher...

This episode is sponsored by Magi Ancestral Supplements, whose leading team of neuroscientists, ethnophamacologists, and phytochemists, has unlocked the formulation of an ancient Eastern psychoactive elixir that was lost to time. Lets talk about ancient alchemy today! Today I chat with Dr. Shauheen Etminan, the founder of VCENNA an advanced biotech company specializing in natural drug discove...

Today I am speaking with Madison Margolin, an author, journalist, editor, consultant, educator, and guide to all things Jewish-Psychedelic. She is the also the former Co-Founder of the Double Blind magazine about the new culture of psychedelics. Her book. Exile and Ecstasy Growing Up with Ram Dass and Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground is pretty fascinating. Exile and Ecstasy sets...

Have you thought about changing your mind, I mean really change it? And have you thought about going on a trip? I mean a psychedelic trip? There will be more and more facilities in the future where you can do this in a safe set and setting, also in a legal setting. My podcast is a space were I introduce these places to you and today I am talking to Ingmar de Gooijer, the Founder of Magnolia in the...