The Psychedelic Podcast

Psychedelic psychotherapists Ingmar Gorman and Elizabeth Nielson speak at our 3W Nodes event in NYC about preparing for and integrating a psychedelic experience. These experienced psychologists share the best techniques for getting the most out of a psychedelic trip. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/episode-65-ingmar-gorman-elizabeth-nielson/ Sign up to our microdosing course here:...

"If you think that the point of drug policy was to control minority groups, to exploit the resources of other countries; then it's been an enormous success." Academic lawyer Charlotte Walsh shares her experience working in drug policy, and explains why the UK is facing an uphill battle to change the stigma around psychoactive substances. Although police forces in the UK have some capacity to diver...

Join us at our 3W Node event in New York, with our guest Dr. Will Siu, a psychiatrist who has been trained as a psychedelic therapist by MAPS. He talks about the problems with conventional therapy, and explains how psychedelic-assisted therapy could take up some of the slack. For show links, go here:  https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/ episode-63-will-siu / Sign up for our microdosing course! https:...

David Bronner is the "Cosmic Engagement Officer"  for the family business, Dr. Bronner's Soap (yes, the big bottles you've seen for decades at pharmacies and health food stores alike). He's a proud psychonaut who has helped his company's annual revenue grow from $5 million to $125 million. Along the way he's created a new standard for how corporations can improve the lives of their employees and p...

In this episode, veteran advocate Matthew Kahl talks about going from taking 20 prescription medications a day to letting them gather dust in his medicine cabinet—and how he carries that transformation into his work. After you listen to Matt's story of recovery and growth propelled by cannabis and ayahuasca, you'll understand why he's dedicated his life to bringing these substances to a wider popu...

Elizabeth Bast, author and entheogenic coach, shares her well-rounded experience with the plant medicine iboga. She speaks about its potential for personal healing and psycho-spiritual growth, and also the issues surrounding its cultural history and evolving future. We also discuss the current state of the psychedelic movement, and examine how we can culturally integrate these medicines and use th...

Stefana Bosse, Head of Experience for the London Psychedelic Society, explains what psychedelic ceremony means to her, and why psychedelic societies are so important for the healing of people and culture. We hear about what made Stefana decide to work in psychedelics, and why the transformations that psychedelics induce can be so profound. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/e...

From fashion model to psychedelic guide – Kim Iglinsky has an unusual career path. Kim describes how her upbringing in an Israeli Kibbutz, followed by an unsatisfying career in modelling, led to her seeking love and belonging in psychedelic ritual. Ayahuasca played an important part in the transformation that helped her find meaning and fulfilment in life. She describes her practices of psychedeli...

Although Adam Strauss named his popular show "The Mushroom Cure," his psychedelic knowledge doesn't end at psilocybin mushrooms. In this episode, Adam shares with us the good and bad of his psychedelic experiences – from solipsistic nightmares to curative perspective shifts. We hear about Adam's opinion on microdosing , and how exposing his vulnerabilities on stage is just what some people need. F...

Anthropologist Sophia Rokhlin joins us on the podcast to discuss ayahuasca, sustainability, and the role of microdosing in capitalist society. Sophia shares her experiences with ayahuasca shamans, and describes the issues of sustainability – where should we draw the line when it comes to the commodification of ayahuasca? Sophia also gives her opinion on microdosing, and the dangers of it being use...

As one of the world's top fitness coaches, Ben Greenfield has a lot of experience with self-optimization. So what does he have to say about psychedelics and psychedelic microdosing as tools for personal development? We discuss rites of passage, ego loss, and holistic health – and how spirituality can be an important complement to physical fitness.  Disclaimer: in this podcast, Ben briefly discusse...

Tao Lin, celebrated novelist and poet, describes the perception-altering effects of psychedelics and microdosing, and how they've influenced his outlook on life. Tao discusses the importance of listening to ancestral wisdom, and how plant medicines can be used with other complementary practices to improve our lives. We talk about the damages of modern life, and what a rural lifestyle could offer u...

Zoe Helene , psychedelic feminist and cultural activist, joins us to talk sacred plant medicines, cultural preservation, and the importance of diversity in psychedelic communities. Zoe shares how her experiences with ayahuasca have influenced her world view, especially around "plant spirit," and the importance of preserving indigenous cultural traditions. We also discuss the far-reaching damages t...

Martijn Schirp, founder of High Existence and the psychedelic retreats 'Synthesis' and 'Apotheosis,' joins us to talk about psychedelic ceremony and personal development. Martijn explains why he decided to set up his own style of psychedelic ceremony, and how they differ from more traditional, ritualistic frameworks. He shares with us his hopes for the future of psychedelics and their integration...

Benjamin De Loenen, founder of plant medicine non-profit ICEERS, joins us for a discussion on ayahuasca and iboga. We discuss the wide-ranging impact that plant medicines could have on modern society, and the implications of disrespecting their power and origin. Benjamin lays out the various traps the psychedelic movement could fall into, and the best approaches to getting psychedelic medicines ac...

Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham joins us to talk about plant medicines, shamanism, and cultural appropriation. Is ayahuasca the ideal psychedelic? What's the best way to prepare for an ayahuasca ceremony? And what can we do to avoid robbing native shamans of their sacraments? For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-50-chris-kilham/ Sign up to our microdosing course: https://t...

James W. Jesso is a public speaker and author who is a world-leading psychedelic expert. In our interview with James, we discuss the 'shadow side' of our lives, and how psilocybin mushrooms could help us come into contact with it. James believes that encountering our deepest fears and unknowns will allow us to be more in control of our lives. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcas...

Our guest for this episode is Anthony David Adams, entrepreneur and life coach, who shares his remarkable journey through childhood trauma, mental health issues, and psychedelics. Anthony describes how psychedelics helped him face his traumas more starkly than ever before, allowing him to heal and embark on a new story of self-discovery. For show links: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-48-a...

Ingmar Gorman, Ph. D. clinical psychologist and principal investigator in MAPS' research into MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, is our guest this week. Ingmar shares with us his journey into the world of psychedelic therapy, and what he hopes the research at MAPS can achieve. We also discuss the rise of microdosing, and why Ingmar believes we should be cautious about its benefits. For show links: https...

Ethnopharmacologist and psychedelic icon Dennis McKenna treats us to a discussion on psychedelic medicines, plant intelligence, and the failures of organized religion. Dennis explains what lessons can be learned from psychedelic plants, and what we can do to avoid the imminent obliteration of humanity. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-46-dennis-mckenna/ Sign up to o...

Thomas Roberts, one of the founding members of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), shares his extensive knowledge of psychedelics and his opinions on the future of psychedelic therapy. We discuss the directions that psychedelic research needs to take, and the reason why public benefit corporations will be the way forward for a burgeoning psychedelic industry. For show...

Physical fitness is the focus of this week's episode! We're joined by nutritionist and fitness coach Matt Cooper, who explains how microdosing can help optimize both mind and body. He describes how his experiences with psychedelics have helped him become a healthier person, and where microdosing would fit in with a fitness and wellbeing protocol. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co/ma...

Gerry Powell, founder of spiritual retreat center 'Rythmia' joins us this week. Gerry tells us about his turbulent early life and how it prompted him to seek out plant medicine. We hear about the significant changes it catalysed in his life, and why it led him to set up his own high-end retreat center. Gerry aims to provide people with the same healing that he experienced, and hopes to create an e...

Richard Louis Miller joins us for a discussion on how psychedelics can influence healing. We discuss Richard's own history with psychedelic substances, and the ways in which he believes psychedelics can help focus our attention and take responsibility for our own wellbeing. Richard shares with us his hopes for the future of the psychedelic movement. For show links, go here: https://thethirdwave.co...

In this episode we sit down with Erika Dyck, a psychedelic researcher at the University of Saskatchewan. We delve into the history of LSD research in Canada, and how the psychedelic counter-culture movement threatened its potential. Erika shares her opinion on the future of The Third Wave of psychedelics, and how a balanced dialogue is needed to avoid another backlash. For a full summary and show...