The Psychedelic Podcast

Dr. Anja Loizaga-Velder, Co-Founder of Nierika , joins Paul F. Austin to explore the therapeutic nature of Ayahuasca & other plant medicines. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . This intimate in-person interview was recorded at Dr. Anja's plant medicine retreat center in Mexico, just after Paul concluded his own 6-day Ayahuasca experience. Topics covered include: mental health from...

Paul F. Austin is joined by writer/historian/philosopher Jules Evans to explore the need for ecstatic literacy in the third wave of psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Through sharing research, philosophy, and his own work, Jules invites a thoughtful examination of both sides of psychedelics—the light and the shadow. He points to the need for more awareness and researc...

Jonathan Lu & Shauheen Etminan, founders of Magi Ancestral Supplements , join Paul F. Austin to discuss the rich world of beta-Carbolines. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Jonathan & Shauheen are the co-founders of VCENNA , a drug discovery company that creates mental wellness solutions from psychoactive plants used ceremonially in Ancestral Eastern traditions. In this enchanting...

Paul F. Austin sits down with Dr. Alexander Shester to discuss his new book, Visionary Healing: Psychedelic Medicine & Shamanism . Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . In this intimate, in-person conversation, Alex humbly shares his wisdom and perspective from decades of experience as a psychiatrist and visionary psychedelic explorer. He sheds light on the intersection of shamanism,...

Anna Yusim, M.D. , author of Fulfilled , joins Paul F. Austin for a conversation on the intersection of science, spirituality, and psychedelics. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Dr. Anna Yusim is a Board-Certified, Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a private practice in New York City and Connecticut.  She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How...

Paul F. Austin is joined by Alex Atwood, Founder & CEO of GravyWork to talk plant medicine, transformational coaching, & more. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Alex Atwood is a multifaceted, purpose-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur who helmed four startups in the hospitality and staffing space. He's also a coach in the emerging psychede...

Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms, joins Paul F. Austin to talk about safe, intentional psychedelic use for mothers. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Tracey Tee has been actively involved in the momosphere for over 10 years, first co-creating and starring in the nationally touring cult-hit comedy show for moms, The Pump and Dump Show . She simultaneously co-produced the Ba...

Matt Zemon joins Paul F. Austin for a thoughtful conversation on the inspiration behind his new book, Psychedelics for Everyone. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Matt Zemon is the author of Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner's Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness . Since 2019, Matt has evolved from someone who...

Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz join Paul F. Austin to discuss their new book, GOLDEN, and the scientific, mystical, and psychedelic nature of silence. Justin and Leigh recently released GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. Published by HarperCollins in the US and Penguin in the UK, it is appearing in 14 languages globally. Together, Leigh and Justin founded  Astrea Strategies , a consultanc...

Dr. Remi Drozd and Paul F. Austin dive deep into ketamine therapy: telemedicine vs. in-person, the skill of surrender, and willing participation. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Dr. Remi Drozd, D.O. is the founder and executive director of Lucid Therapeutics . He is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 15 years of experience and a fellowship in wilderness medicine...

John Wood, founder of Rageheart , joins Paul F. Austin to explore the nature of somatic release in psychedelic experiences. John Wood is the founder of Rageheart, an edgy, new online school that teaches people how to navigate and integrate their psychedelic journeys without traditional tools like meditation, breathwork, or $49 Moleskin journals. Wood started the company when he noticed how many pe...

Jose Muñoz Aycart, Co-founder of Wondermed, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss revolutionizing mental health through at-home ketamine treatments. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . As Co-founder at Wonder Sciences , Wondermed's parent company, Jose Muñoz Aycart combines his experience in international economics and astrophysics to build the Wondermed ecosystem, empowering people's inn...

Paul F. Austin hosts a panel discussion on advocacy for legalizing microdosing, and why it matters in the psychedelic movement. This episode is a re-broadcast from the Into The Multiverse Podcast and was recorded in July 2022 in Los Angeles, CA, at the launch party of the Microdosing Collective , a non-profit dedicated to advancing and protecting the right to microdose. In a special panel discussi...

Paul F. Austin is joined by BJ Miller, M.D., co-founder of Mettle Health , for a discussion on psychedelics and living and dying well. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . BJ Miller, M.D. is an established thought leader in the area of serious illness, end-of-life issues, and dying. He has been a physician for 19 years and has counseled over 1,000 patients and family members. This va...

James Ravenhall of NewTerritory joins Paul F. Austin to discuss how design thinking can be used to bring innovation to psychedelics & vice versa. James Ravenhall is Creative Director of NewTerritory design studios. He talks about the studio's visionary microdosing platform concept, "Human Nature," and how products like it might shift cultural perceptions of psychedelics. Paul and James envision ne...

Paul F. Austin welcomes Ryan Sprague, founder of Highly Optimized , who shares how to cultivate a positive relationship with cannabis & more. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Ryan is the founder and co-owner of Highly Optimized , a company dedicated to helping its clients transform and become the conscious leaders the world is patiently awaiting. He is also the host of the "Highl...

Paul Austin is joined by Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, lead researcher in the world's first LSD microdosing clinical trial. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . This is another special interview recorded on location at the 2022 Wonderland Conference in Miami, FL. Dr. Muthukumaraswamy shares the unique design of his LSD microdose trial, plans for future research, and how these studies...

Matthew W. Johnson, Ph. D. joins Paul F. Austin to share his studies of psilocybin for smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and more In this episode, we feature another special interview recorded at the 2022 Wonderland conference in Miami, FL. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here . Matthew W. Johnson, Ph. D. is the Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciou...

Rick Doblin, Ph. D., founder of MAPS, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss the healing of humanity through legalized psychedelic medicine. This is another special interview from the 2022 Wonderland Conference in Miami, FL. Paul F. Austin is joined by MAPS founder Rick Doblin, Ph. D., to discuss the healing of humanity through legalized psychedelic medicine. Rick Doblin, Ph. D., is the founder and execu...

This is an uncut interview recorded live at the 2022 Wonderland Conference in Miami, FL. Paul F. Austin is joined by renowned mycologist, author and researcher Paul Stamets , along with Pamela Kryskow, M.D. , both co-founders of MycoMedica Life Sciences, PBC . They dive into all things microdosing, clinical trials, naturalistic science and patient-driven research, while exploring and honoring the...

Dr. Sam Zand, Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer of Better U, joins Paul F. Austin for a rich conversation on at-home ketamine-assisted therapy. As a practicing psychiatrist and the Chief Medical Officer of Better U , Dr. Sam Zand utilizes his expertise in neuroplasticity to help patients address the root cause of their problems and establish new ways of thinking. After initial psychedelic medicin...

Natasja Pelgrom & Alexander Beiner, creators of the Regenerative Stewardship retreat, join Paul F. Austin to discuss their approach to healing. Natasja Pelgrom is a visionary leader, mystical mentor and the founder of Awaken The Medicine Within retreats and programs, supporting people with psycho-spiritual approaches since 2017. Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting...

Paul F. Austin jumps into the guest seat on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast with Josh Trent to share life-learned lessons of transformation. Recently, Third Wave founder/CEO Paul F. Austin joined the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast with Josh Trent. This is a special rebroadcast of that episode. Josh and Paul discuss psychedelics at length, from how to create a safe and effective microdosing protocol, to e...

Integration coach and change catalyst, Marcus Antonius Druen, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss the Psychedelic Map for Change . Over the last 20 years, Marcus Druen optimized his career to play the 'success game' as a self-employed executive coach and organizational development consultant who worked for corporations such as Microsoft, Adobe, KPMG, Sanofi Biologics, EON Energy and Lidl, as well as E...

This episode is a replay from our 2022 Virtual Summit , where special guest Dr. Amy Albright shares about the interplay between psychedelics and intuition. Dr. Amy Albright is a new sort of oracle. She stands rooted in logic-based, science-driven work and can also see into the worlds beyond. With offerings ranging from neurofeedback, intensive retreats to advanced coaching of visionaries and chang...