Psychedelic Spotlight

Matthew Dunehoo and David delve into an enlightening discussion about the hurdles, victories, and breakthroughs propelling PSYC ahead. They explore how Psychedelic Spotlight is adapting to changes and what these developments signify for stakeholders and the broader community, reaffirming their dedication to advancing psychedelic medicine.

 Host David Flores welcomes Dr. Steven L. Mandel, President and Founder of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, to shed light on the misconceptions and stigmas associated with ketamine therapy. They tackle the widespread misinterpretations of Perry's autopsy report and its unintended consequences on the public's understanding of ketamine's role in treating mood disorders. Dr. Mandel elucidates the stark difference between the recreational abuse of substances like ketamine and their controlled, therapeutic use, drawing an analogy with alcohol consumption to clarify this distinction. Throughout the episode, they explore various aspects of ketamine therapy, discussing its effectiveness, the risks associated with recreational use, and its application in addiction treatment. Insights into the high standards maintained in ketamine clinics and the impactful patient stories further illuminate the significant, life-changing breakthroughs achieved through this treatment, often in combination with psychotherapy. This enlightening conversation aims to dispel myths and educate listeners on the safe and responsible use of psychedelics like ketamine in medical settings, emphasizing their transformative potential when used correctly.  

Host, David Flores, is joined by Joseph Caltabiano, the newly appointed Chairman and CEO of The Healing Realty Trust ("The HRT"), and Cody Shandraw, President and Founder of The HRT for an enlightening discussion on the critical role real estate is expected to play in helping to establish the clinical infrastructure necessary to support the effective rollout of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the months and years ahead.   

Riley and David chat about "Peace of Mind," the ESPN documentary that premiered this spring highlighting the role psychedelic therapy has played in the healing journeys of retired professional athletes like Riley who spent several years participating in physically violent sports like hockey, football, and boxing. They also take a deep dive into the debated, and at times, controversial, topic related to the important role spirituality plays in the psychedelic healing experience.

Kevin Colley, a former professional hockey player with over a decade of experience, including a stint with the NHL's New York Islanders, embarked on a profound journey earlier this year. Invited by fellow retired NHL player Riley Cote, Kevin participated in a transformative psychedelic-focused retreat as a patient of WAKE's clinical program in Jamaica. This experience allowed him to shed years of emotional and physical trauma stemming from a devastating neck injury in January 2006 that prematurely ended his hockey career and plunged him into a dark and seemingly hopeless period of his life.Our conversation also delves into the concept of male masculinity, particularly in individuals like Kevin who spent their lives in physically demanding and "tough guy" sports such as hockey. Kevin's story highlights the importance of finding the courage to seek help when needed. It's yet another inspirational tale of healing and discovering one's true self through the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Hadas provides insights into her role at APPA and the organization's mission to seamlessly integrate psychedelic medicine into the U.S. healthcare system.We also dive into the significance of the first-ever professional practice guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy co-published by APPA and BrainFutures. These guidelines are shaping the future of psychedelic therapy and ensuring its safety and effectiveness.Additionally, we discuss APPA's strategic partnership with The Daschle Group and its role in advancing the implementation of psychedelic-assisted therapy within the healthcare system.Join us for a captivating conversation about the transformative potential of psychedelics in healthcare and the vital work being done by APPA to make it a reality.  

This revolutionary service is designed to cater to individuals who find themselves in the midst of a psychedelic experience or in need of vital integration support.The Fireside Project is a shining beacon in the expanding landscape of psychedelic research and advocacy. It stands as a testament to the growing recognition of the importance of providing compassionate and informed assistance to those who choose to explore the profound realms of psychedelics outside of clinical settings. Joshua White's leadership in spearheading this initiative underscores the urgency and significance of creating a safe space for individuals to turn to during their psychedelic journeys.One of the key points of discussion in this episode is the critical role of a helpline specifically tailored for nonclinical psychedelic users. With the resurgence of interest in psychedelics as a therapeutic tool, many individuals are embarking on personal journeys without the guidance of medical professionals. This reality emphasizes the need for accessible and empathetic support, ensuring that anyone who chooses to explore these substances can do so with a sense of security and trust in the process.To learn more about Fireside, visit: firesideproject.org.

Reason for Hope is a national non-profit organization with a focus on advocating for policy and legal reforms to make safe, ethical, and affordable access to psychedelic-assisted therapy a reality.Brett Waters shares his personal motivation behind founding Reason for Hope after the tragic loss of his mother to suicide in 2018. He discusses his role in drafting psychedelic legislation in multiple states, including Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New York, and his involvement in briefings for the White House Domestic Policy Council, HHS, and members of Congress regarding the importance of an inter-agency psychedelic task force.The conversation dives into Reason for Hope's mission to prevent deaths of despair by promoting accessible psychedelic medicine and assisted therapies. They support the bipartisan Breakthrough Therapies Act, aimed at expediting research and deployment of psychedelic therapies with breakthrough status.Brett also introduces the collaborative efforts of Reason for Hope's team, which includes strategic minds from various fields, working together in drafting legislation, preparing legal briefings, educating legislators, and building advocacy coalitions. Currently, Reason for Hope focuses on establishing MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapy expanded access pilot programs for those unable to wait for FDA approval.Tune in to explore the inspiring work of Reason for Hope and Brett's personal journey driving legislative change for psychedelic therapies. Subscribe to the Psychedelic Spotlight podcast for more insightful conversations and stay connected with Psychedelic Spotlight on your favorite social media platforms. Find out more about Reason for Hope here: https://www.reason-for-hope.org/

Charles Lazarus, Chief Cultivation and Production Officer, and Kevin Bourke, Chief Marketing and Branding Officer, share insights with us into Rose Hill's three channels of business units:Rose Hill: The historic Rose Hill Estate has transformed into a hub for cultivating organic produce and functional and psychedelic mushrooms, showcasing sustainable practices and research collaborations.PATOO: As the world's first legal psilocybin brand, PATOO offers an array of products, including capsules, honey, chocolate bars, and gummies, all infused with psilocybin.ONE Psilocybin Retreats: An upcoming venture that provides immersive psilocybin retreat experiences in Jamaica, designed in partnership with veterans.Our guests also discuss Rose Hill's innovative collaborations in genetics and substrates, their role in pioneering research on PTSD and depression, and their commitment to accessible, sustainable, and responsible use of psilocybin. Join us as we dive into the intriguing world of psilocybin innovation with Rose Hill's visionary leaders.For more information on Rose Hill, please visit: https://rosehill.life/science/

Most of us have probably heard some version of the saying “a happy and healthy employee is a productive employee”. But requesting a meeting with your company's HR representative or CEO to discuss ketamine assisted therapy might feel like something that could get you fired from your job given the long-standing and ill-advised stigma that remains tied to many psychedelic and dissociative medicines like ketamine.This is exactly where Enthea is focused on bridging the divide between employers and legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapies within the workplace. Enthea is a mental health company dedicated to providing access to safe and affordable psychedelic-assisted therapy, beginning with ketamine therapy.Listen to this week's episode of the Psychedelic Spotlight Podcast to learn about Enthea and their goal to make psychedelics more accessible and affordable to everyone!To learn more about Enthea, visit their website at https://www.enthea.com/ and https://www.enthea.net/  

Mushrooms Inc. is the first company trading on the US stock market focused on the industrial side of mushrooms under the ticker MSRM (OTC: MSRM). They are part of a worldwide expansion into regenerative agriculture focused on the mushroom industry. Their Research and Development is focused on bringing the science of mycology to the forefront of manufacturing by replacing toxic plastics, packaging, and improving medical threads and fabrics.Mycelium are the root-like structure of a fungus consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae. These can be used in turn to manufacture biodegradable, sustainable materials such as bricks, packaging, medical gauze, and textiles. In this episode, David and Kimberly talk  about the mission of Mushrooms, Inc. and the plans the company has for the future. This is an episode you do not want to miss out!You can find out more information on Mushrooms Inc. by visiting www.mushroomsinc.com 

Stephanie discusses her mission to assist people in discovering inner peace and emotional wellness through Kanna, as well as her inspiring journey and motivations. She shares her own struggle with depression and how using the plant helped her experience transformative results.According to Stephanie, consuming one KA! chew per day can help minimize stress levels and enhance intimacy with your partner. It may also assist in reducing food cravings.You can find more information about KA! Empathogenics here.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Paul has decades of experience in the world of psychedelics. In the 1960's he was a member of the early psychedelic communities in New York and California, which included such luminaries as Timothy Leary and Ram Dass. Paul co-founded Thompson's Ranch, one of the first alternative communities in Joshua Tree, CA. Matthew and Paul discuss The Psychedelic Institute's aspirations with the newest iteration of the Awakening of Consciousness Conference, the power of connection and community, how to create community, and talk about how healing looks like for people and how psychedelics can help facilitate this.To learn more about the Awakening 2023 conference, visit: https://psychedelic-awakening.com/To learn more about the work of The Psychedelic Institute, visit: https://www.psychedelicinstitute.org/

Rodri is a versatile professional, fulfilling roles as a Psychedelic Creative Coach, Development Lab Supervisor, science journalist, artist, and former educator. With a diverse skill set encompassing molecular biology, pharmacology, education, sculpture, music production, and painting, Rodri brings a unique fusion of scientific knowledge and artistic expression to his work. Holding a Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry specializing in psychedelic pharmacology, Rodri's research and thesis on psychedelics were awarded the highest honors by his university. As a creative, Rodri is a multidisciplinary artist. He is an experimental electronic musician who goes under the stage name Rodri XO, a sculptor, painter, and collage artist. He is also the visionary founder of The Return of Saturn, an inclusive music festival that celebrates the talent of queer and BIPOC artists in Houston, Texas.Guided by a passion for empowering others, Rodri will serve as a Psychedelic Creative Coach on Bonfire.  Bonfire is Psychedelic Spotlight's psychedelic community, which offers an educational foundation about psychedelics, online courses, weekly facilitator group meetings and private one-on-one psychedelic facilitator sessions.Through Bonfire's “Microdose for Creativity” course, Rodri will be helping individuals harness the transformative potential of psychedelics to enhance their creativity and personal growth. His course will focus on four topics: finding your voice, unearthing inspiration, psychedelic flow state, and integration.✨You can find more information on Rodri's Bonfire course at: https://psychedelicspotlight.com/microdose-for-creativity/✨You can keep in touch with Rodri over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/areyoustilldepressed/✨You can listen to Rodri's music over on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/whoisrodrixo

Brayden shares his thoughts on how The BC Bud Co is carving out a unique identity for the company in an increasingly competitive marketplace by leaning fully into a business model that does not include farming and producing their own product – a true rarity for a cannabis focused company. He also explains how the company's decision to adopt and fully embrace a marathon versus sprint model has helped place them into a position to capitalize on a market sector that has seen its fair share of casualties over the past few years. This is truly a wonderful and informative conversation that anyone following the cannabis market sector will not want to miss. So sit back and enjoy the show. The Company trades on the OTC Markets under the symbol $BCBCF and you can find more information about them by visiting their website at https://www.thebcbc.com/

Conference season for the psychedelics sector is beginning to ramp up and today we have the pleasure of spotlighting the PhilaDelic Conference 2023 which will take place at the University of Pennsylvania on July 13th – 15th. Joining us to share details surrounding PhilaDelic is Victor Acero. Victor is a University of Pennsylvania PHD Candidate, Chair of Graduate Advisory Board for Penn Psychedelics Collaborative, Co-Founder and Director of Internal Operations for the Intercollegiate Psychedelics Network and Co-Organizer for the PhilaDelic Conference 2023. Listeners of the Psychedelic Spotlight podcast are eligible to receive an exclusive 20% discount off tickets to PhilaDelic simply by using the code “Spotlight” at checkout. Visit PhilaDelic.org for more information! Stay in touch with them on Instagram at @pennphiladelic  

John Wood is the founder of Rageheart, an online program that teaches people how to navigate and integrate their psychedelic journeys without traditional tools like meditation, breathwork, or $49 Moleskin journals. He developed a practice that couples perfectly with the use of psychedelics and moves stored trauma out of the body by  teaching people how to get out of their head and into their body. Out of thinking and into feeling. You can learn more about John and Rageheart over at: https://www.rageheart.co/

Matthew Weintrub is a healer, psychedelic activist, scholar, entrepreneur, and author of the book "The Psychedelic Origin of Religion," an exploration of the common heritage of psychedelics and shamanism in all world religions. Drawing on extensive research and personal experience, Matthew details how the use of psychedelics in spiritual rituals can be traced back to the earliest human societies. You can purchase his book over on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Religion-Matthew-Lawrence-Weintrub-ebook/dp/B0BRYN78Z4 Follow Matthew on Instagram over at: https://www.instagram.com/heytrub/

Dr. Sam Zand and Derek Du Chesne are Co-Founders of Better U, a ketamine therapy clinic that has built a robust psychedelic ecosystem focused on helping people elevate their mental health. From their work with high-performance professional athletes and corporate executives looking for an edge, to their relationships within the entertainment industry, Better U is helping to bring a new level of awareness to mental health on the world stage.  

The concept of a five-star retreat center is certainly anything new or groundbreaking. But what about the concept of a five-star retreat center that incorporates psychedelics and other plant-based healing modalities into it in a setting that is every bit welcoming, luxurious, safe and responsible? Enter Dimensions Retreats, a psychedelic retreat center that is aiming to taking retreats to a whole new level. Dimensions Retreats is a psychedelic retreat whose approach combines the insights of Western science with the ancient traditions of plant medicine to create a new paradigm for mental health treatment, improved consciousness and self-betterment.You can learn more about their services and missions over at dimensionsretreats.com, and stay in touch with them on social media over on Instagram (@dimensionsretreats) or Twitter (@dimensionsreset).

Manesh Girn is a psychedelic neuroscientist firmly rooted in both academia and industry. He joins us on the Psychedelic Spotlight podcast today to speak about his research into neuroimaging of the brain while subjected to psychedelic states, as well as to speak about the nuances of biotech companies seeking to monopolize certain compounds. We discuss the merit of whether or not psychedelic researchers should have subjective experiences with the compounds they're researching, and hear about the blindspots in the psychedelic research community. You can keep in touch with Manesh over on:Twitter: @mgirnneuroInstagram: @maneshgirnAnd check out his relevant links on Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/thepsychedelicscientist

First, Sacha and Leah dive into who "The Watchers" are, and the other beings Leah claims to have encountered during a Hero Dose of psilocybin. We then unpack some of the meaningful and healing messages that were gleaned as an alien with a mushroom head revealed Leah's soul to her.  Have you ever met some interdimensional beings while tripping? 

Dr. Jonathan Field brings a wealth of functional medicine knowledge as a board certified herbalist into the psychedelic space, and joins us on the podcast today to discuss his ongoing petitioning of the DEA as well as his perspectives on the emergent psychedelics industry.  

This episode dives into what people are saying about inHarmony's meditation cushion and how involuntary elevated states of consciousness are achieved through the power of vibrations! We talk about how the tech is created and the effects it has on the body's nervous system. Craig also explains why vibroacoustic technology is finding its way into the psychedelic space through ketamine clinics to improve the efficacy of the therapy itself. If you're someone who struggles to meditate or regulate your nervous system, we highly recommend this podcast.You can find more information about inHarmony over at: https://iaminharmony.com/ or on Instagram at: @inharmonyinteractive

Acacia Lewis is an entheogenic researcher and educator based in Oakland, California. She is active in supporting the plant and fungi medicine communities in a variety of capacities in multiple countries. She is the founder of The Divine Master Alchemy school for Entheogenic Cultural Literacy and Ethnobotanical Naturopathy.You can stay in touch with Acacea on Instagram at @acacea_lewis.

Shawn Wells has written a free psychedelic guide: The Supplement Guide To Psychedelic Use and Recovery. We get into the pitfalls of modern medicine when it comes to treating mental health and how it was psychedelics, not biohacking, that saved Shawn's life! We dive into some of his work creating stacks to potentiate outcomes and to support recovery and integration. What you won't find in the guide, are his favorite ingredients and suggestions for what he calls “Echo Dosing”. You'll have to listen to the full interview to find out what they are! To keep in touch with Shawn, visit his website Shawnwells.com.You can also visit Theenergyformula.com or follow him on Instagram: @shawnwells

Ash Ritter is a west coast born, desert-dwelling ethnobotanist, educator, writer, mutli-disciplinary animist, and poet in disguise as herbalist. For 20 years and counting, she continues to reverently devote her life to fungal & botanical studies, encompassing traditional, academic, clinical, and directly relational terrains. She counsels and creates in her private practice, Black Sage Botanicals, to empower cooperative sovereignty, engaging a direct relationship with & as the living world. 

Filament Health produces non-synthetic psychedelic substances for research and treatment. They're known as the first lab to have non-synthesized psilocybin for clinical trials and hope to show the efficacy of naturally derived psychedelics. Benjamin explains some current clinical trials as they test out the difference between oral and sublingual administration of psilocybin.We also dive into the Special Access Program and how to apply to Health Canada for access to non-approved drugs for experimental treatments of depression.You can keep in touch with Benjamin on Twitter (@benlightburn) or with Filament Health on Twitter (@FilamentHealth), Instagram (@FilamentHealth), or on their website (filament.health)

Edward Crowe is a music industry executive, photographer, and psychonaut. He is the manager of the internationally acclaimed rapper Yelawolf and has collaborated with some of the most prolific artists in the music industry. He joins us on the podcast today to share insights about how his relationship with psilocybin mushrooms helps him to navigate his personal and professional life, and to dive into his backstory on how he came to occupy his current position as a manager for top flight talent in the creative industry. We discuss his approach to high dose psilocybin mushroom use, and hear about some of the forthcoming projects that he's working on bringing to life. You can follow him on Instagram at @edward.crowe and keep in touch via his website over at edwardcrowe.com.

Jack Savage is the Founder and CEO of Everyday Dose mushroom coffee. He joins host Dennis Walker on The Spotlight Media podcast to speak about his journey as a mushroom entrepreneur and to share insights about the benefits of adapting a functional mushroom routine into one's life. Jack and Everyday Dose recently acquired a 10,000 square foot warehouse space in Austin, Texas, which will serve as the company headquarters.

Andrew and Sacha take a look at some the surprising aspects of running a psychedelic retreat, the kinds of staff that offer combined therapeutic methodologies, 4 weeks of aftercare, and why some folks choose to do DMT as well as psilocybin when at the Sayulita Wellness Retreat Centre. Andrew also speaks to some of the amazing transformations he's witnessed as a facilitator and the very special kind of healing that plant medicines facilitate.

Matt Zemon is the co-founder of Happy and author of Psychedelics for Everyone. In this episode, they unearth deeply personal stories. David opens up about his childhood with an alcoholic father, while Matt discusses losing his mother at a young age and discuss how these formative moments impacted them while growing up. You can keep in touch with Matt Zemon on Instagram at @matt.zemon or on his website www.mattzemon.com

Dave Hodges is the founder of Zide Door Church, an entheogenic Church in Oakland, California that uses cannabis and mushrooms as it's primary sacraments. The church was raided by the Oakland Police Department of August 2020 and had $200,000 of sacraments taken, sparking an ongoing high profile legal battle that's only precedent is marked by the 7 year, 7 million dollar legal battle of the ayahuasca Church of Santo Daime.You can keep up with David over at @davehemp on Instagram or through his website https://zidedoor.com

Victor Mifsud is a citizen scientist, biohacker, natural vision educator, psychedelic advocate, and filmmaker. He has recently completed a very personal feature-length documentary called “My Neuroplastic Adventure”. His journey takes him from the cutting edge of neuroscience to the most ancient forms of tribal healing. He has interviewed doctors and scientists who are using technology and wisdom in equal measure. He has worked with renowned National best-selling author & physician Dr. Gabor Maté; Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology of Motor Learning Director, Dr. Lara Boyd, and NY Times best-selling author Dr. Norman Doidge to name a few. He also happens to be blind.You can keep in touch with Victor on his Instagram and Twitter at @blindbiohacker.

Cannara Biotech is a Canadian cannabis company located in Quebec. Delivering a premium quality product at an accessible price is at the heart of their ethos. This principle has guided them since from the onset, and has allowed their company to emerge as one of Quebec's fast-growing licensed producers. They are committed to delivering exceptional product quality and strive for operational excellence. Their cannabis is grown in state-of-the-art facilities, employing methods used in the most sophisticated markets in the world; cultivated from rare genetics, hang dried, slow cured, and hand trimmed. Today, Cannara is recognized for its craft quality at disruptive pricing, and has rapidly carved out market share in Quebec.You can learn more at their website: https://www.cannara.ca/en/

Cesar Marin is the founder of Cultivating Wisdom, a freshly minted collective and e-commerce store dedicated to cultivating a buffet of wisdoms to elevate every individual on a plant medicine journey.  Cesar talks a bit about what life was like before discovering magic mushrooms, and how his life has totally transformed through the power of integration.Starting over after 50 is no easy feat! However, Cesar explains how microdosing has helped crystallize the shape of this next chapter of life.  He also explains how microdosing helped him to quit vaping! Do you have a habit you'd like to kick? Perhaps working with plant-medicine is the key.You can stay in touch with Cultivating Wisdom on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cultivating.wisdom/You can visit their website: https://cultivatingwisdom.net/

Mikaela de la Myco was born into a first-generation Italian, Afro-Caribbean and Detribalized Mexican family who lived in unceded Tongva territory, Los Angeles. Her education comes from years walking the paths of sacred intimacy work, temple arts, circle keeping, Mexican ceremony, and womb care facilitation, all under the care of teachers and guides.Mikaela now practices in occupied Cahuilla and Kumeyaay territory -- San Diego, CA. As a mushroom matriarch, she creates much needed education and spaces for unmet populations in the psychedelic renaissance, with an emphasis on mothers, bleeding people, and family communities. Her primary focus is holding community based circles where people can journey through the dark amenta to uncover their ancestor codes, explore and rewrite trauma wounds and make meaning with mushroom and other earth medicines.You can stay in touch with Mikaela on Instagram at @mamadelamycoHer website is: www.mushwomb.loveAnd you can stay updated on her happenings through her Link Tree https://linktr.ee/mamadelamyco 

In this in-depth conversation with Dr. Westrum, we discuss how he has carefully and responsibly incorporated psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy into his practice to help inspire meaningful and progressive breakthroughs with the individuals he works with and in their respective journeys of healing and enlightenment. We also take some time to talk about how, in some cases, psychedelics can be a fantastic and widely beneficial tool in couples therapy and in helping certain couples develop a stronger, more genuine spiritual connection with one another.You can find more information about Healing Souls over at https://www.healingsoulsllc.com

Aaron Paul Orsini is the co-founder of AutisticPsychedelic.com and the author of the book Autism on Acid: How LSD Helped Me Understand, Navigate, Alter and Appreciate My Autistic Perceptions. Listen to Aaron Paul Orsini & Dennis Walker go deep on the music theories & approaches that went into creating “Psychedelic Symphonies” — which is, by the way, intentionally timed out to sync up with medicine journeys —  while still making time to discuss his books, his research with University College London, and his community's upcoming online course “Introduction to Psychedelic Autism”.Relevant links:Listen to the album at: https://ditto.fm/psychedelic-symphoniesLearn more about Autistic Psychedelic over at: https://autisticpsychedelic.com/learnLearn more about Autism on Acid over at: https://autismonacid.comStay in touch with Aaron on Instagram: https://instagram.com/autismonacid

Nick Gay is the Head of Product Development at Ousia Labs, a manufacturer of affordable CO2 extraction technology based in Loveland, Colorado.Extraction has become the focus of many entrepreneurs operating in the psychedelic gray market. The ability to test biomaterial and measure out exact doses when producing mushroom and cannabis products is an increasingly important aspect of being a mycopreneur or a cannapreneur.Ousia Labs is rolling out the most affordable and accessible CO2 extraction unit on the market, which is small enough to fit on a kitchen counter and which makes CO2 extraction technology available to everyone.This episode also dives into the massive gray market that is developing in Colorado after the recent passing of Prop 122, and dives into the evolution of extraction technology over the last few years.If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share the podcast, as it's the easiest way to support us.You can find more information regarding Ousia Labs over at https://ousialabs.com/Stay in touch with Ousia Labs on Instagram at @ousialabs

In this conversation, we hear from Healing REIT Founder and CEO, Ty Zakovich who is bringing his several years of real estate knowledge and expertise to this project and with the intent of helping to expand the availability of psychedelic treatment in cities across the US.We also hear from Daniel Carcillo who is the COO of Healing REIT and also the CEO of Wesana Health, a data-driven life science company pioneering drug development within the psychedelics sector. Daniel helps to breakdown the meticulous fundamentals behind transforming existing mental health clinics into those that are capable of safely, responsibly, and effectively incorporating psychedelic treatment into their service offerings.And we hear from Cody Shandraw, Founder and President of Healing REIT, and also Managing Partner for Ambria Capital, a capital fund that has invested millions of dollars into the emerging psychedelics sector over the past few years. Cody shares his thoughts on why now is the perfect time to launch a psychedelic-focused REIT and how he hopes it will inspire a surge in accessibility to these transformative therapies and medicine.You can learn more about Healing REIT over at https://healing.realestate/ Follow Ty Zakovich on Twitter and Instagram at @tyza_re. Follow Daniel Carcillo on Twitter at @CarBombBoom13 and Instagram at @danielcarcillo13Follow Cody Shandraw on Twitter at  @ShandrawCody

TRIPP is a public service organization located in southern Arizona, the traditional homeland of the Tohono O'odham peoples and its mission is to provide psychotherapeutic psychedelic mentorship and research opportunities for female and BIPOC scientists and to expand access to safe and ethical psychotherapeutic psychedelic services to underserved peoples in our community.In this conversation, Swati and Jennifer dive into TRIPP's trainings to underrepresented clinicians, the lack of diversity in the psychedelics space and TRIPP's approach to drive more inclusivity. They also discuss how TRIPP's Healing Our Healers Retreat Program helps nurses, first responders, physicians, therapists, and other frontline clinicians begin to heal from the ongoing effects of caretaking during the COVID-19 pandemic though ketamine-assisted psychotherapy or (KAP), and delve into the spiritual aspect of the healing process and integration.

After sharing publicly about the benefits that microdosing brought into her life in a time of profound personal struggle from losing her profitable and fulfilling business overnight, Tracey Tee discovered that many more moms in her community were interested in exploring the value of microdosing for themselves. Tracey then started Moms On Mushrooms to help empower a community of moms to learn about the value of building a relationship with mushrooms and to support each other in their microdosing journeys.Today, the community has evolved into a nationwide platform that continues to destigmatize the connection between motherhood and mushrooms. To learn more, visit: Moms on Mushrooms.Instagram: @momsonmushroomsofficial

Welcome to an exciting episode of Spotlight Media Podcast. In this episode, Spotlight Media CEO David Flores talked to James Lanthier, CEO of MindSet Pharma, to learn more about the Company's 2022 milestones, their competitive advantage, and future plans. You can stay in touch with James Lanthier and Mindset Pharma over at:Twitter: @JamesLanthier and @MindsetPharmaInstagram: @mindset_pharmaAs always, you can follow all of Spotlight Media's channels at:Twitter: @PSYC_Spot and @PsycCorpInstagram: @spotlightmediacorp and @psycspotlight  

In this episode, we speak with Paul Karasik, founder of The Psychedelic Institute, which is dedicated to making information and safe access available to anyone and everyone who is seeking to awaken their consciousness. He's also the principal organizer of the Awakening of Consciousness Conference, the inaugural session of which occurs on Friday, September 30th in Los Angeles. Paul has decades of experience in the world of psychedelics. In the 1960's he was a member of the early psychedelic communities in New York and California, which included such luminaries as Timothy Leary and Ram Dass. Paul co-founded Thompson's Ranch, one of the first alternative communities in Joshua Tree, CA. He's currently working on his tenth book, "Leading the Psychedelic Revolution." Matthew and Paul discuss The Psychedelic Institute's aspirations with the launch of the Awakening of Consciousness Conference, the differences between legalization and decriminalization, and the importance of being brave, and thinking outside the box in understanding what it takes to make the most of one's own experience of sacred plant medicines. To learn more, visit: https://cannapsychedelic.com/

This week on the Psychedelic Spotlight Podcast, we welcome Arrowyn Ambrose of Lumos Transforms. She is a Certified Teaching Artist and a Certified Race Equity and Healing Justice Facilitator, having studied Viola Spolin's long-form organic improvisation, creative writing, addiction, and group dynamics. With a background in the performing arts, Arrowyn believes in the healing power of story and is passionate about ethical storytelling, trauma-informed and resilience-oriented recovery and social justice.As a facilitator to vulnerable populations, Arrowyn became deeply attuned to the role trauma plays in all our lives. As such, she seeks to help people learn how to self-regulate and resource so their stories and sharing are more healing to their recovery.In this episode, Arrowyn speaks on how psychedelics are integrated into recovery and addiction, how community can profoundly impact those in recovery, and how we can assist those who are in need of psychedelic therapy but may not have access.Learn more about Arrowyn at https://lumostransforms.com/

In this episode we talk with Jenalle Dion, founder of Wakeful Travel, a ceremony-companion company that works with retreat centers, psychedelic clinics, therapists, and other wakeful brands to provide tools that aid in transformation and self-exploration. She is also Head of Creative Partnerships at Third Wave and is a MAPS Canada Volunteer in Vancouver. After studying holistic nutrition, Jenalle became obsessed with alternative healing modalities — an obsession that saw her enter the world of psychedelic plant medicine as Head of Content and Partnerships at Retreat Guru. As her relationships with both global retreat centers and sacred plants blossomed, she decided to create travel journals for adventures around the globe. When the pandemic hit, however, she pivoted from creating journals that focused on external travel to developing psychedelic and microdosing journals to support internal travel. Jenalle talks with Spotlight about the cultivation of her journal company, Wakeful Travel, and her story of pivoting from a travel-focus to the integration space. She also discusses why journalling is so important to the psychedelic experience, how it impacts the integration process, and the benefits of writing vs. digital journalling. To learn more visit http://www.wakefultravel.com and connect on Instagram at @wakefultravel and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wakeful-travel/

Alli Schaper is an entrepreneur, community builder, speaker, mental wellness advocate, and enthusiast for all things mushrooms and psychedelic medicine. She is currently the CEO & Co-Founder of Into The Multiverse, an education-first ecosystem for all things fungi with the mission to rebrand functional mushrooms and encourage collaboration amongst the psychedelics industry. Her and her team created the world's first functional mushroom marketplace, The Multiverse (http://yourmultiverse.com/) and SuperMush (http://supermush.com/), their in-house consumer lifestyle brand. Previously, she left her career in corporate innovation and healthcare consulting to found a travel wellness company alongside an events platform focused on intentional connection. She is also the host of Into The Multiverse (https://www.instagram.com/intothemultiverse/), a podcast for conversations with thought leaders and experts across everything from functional fungi to psychedelic medicine. Her passion for bringing microdosing psychedelics to the mainstream wellness conversation led her to collaboratively launch Microdosing Collective (http://microdosingcollective.org/), a non-profit organization dedicated to education on the benefits of legalizing microdosing psilocybin for optimal human wellness.  In this episode, Alli speaks on functional mushrooms for health: what they are, why they're important, and what benefits they provide. She also delves into how functional mushrooms, when combined with psychoactive mushrooms such as psilocybin, impact the body. Lastly, Alli speaks on her own line of functional mushroom products, SuperMush, and her podcast Into the Multiverse.

Christi Myers is the founder and CEO of Flow Integrative ketamine clinic, which she formed from a place of passion for the potential of psychedelic wellness.  She has over 20 years of experience as a paramedic and is formerly a professor of Emergency Medical Services.  She focused her training credentials around her vision to “help the help” and provide supportive services for front-line workers and service men and women who face chronic and complex trauma. In regards to psychedelic therapy, she has thorough training in integrative treatment modalities of psychotherapy combined with the valuable role that ketamine and other psychedelics hold to unlock deep, successful treatment. In this episode, Christi provides insight into how ketamine impacts people's physical and mental health. She goes into the comparison of ketamine's effects compared to other psychedelics and how Flow Integrative's patient care is unique. Finally, we get Christi's opinion on the psychedelic telemedicine model and the safety of at-home ketamine use. Learn more about her work at https://flowintegrativeketamine.com/

Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D. completed his dissertation on psychedelics in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco. His dissertation ultimately became a book titled, The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach, and was published by North Atlantic Books and distributed by Penguin Random House. He earned his Masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from John F. Kennedy University, and his Bachelors from the University of Arizona with a major in Philosophy and minors in Physics, Psychology, and Mathematics. Aside from academic work, he has undergone several major trainings, including graduating from the Hakomi somatic-psychotherapy program and training within the Mazatec mushroom tradition. He assisted the Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Certificate training at CIIS for two years, and mentored for a year at the the School of Consciousness Medicine. Currently, he works as a facilitator for legal psilocybin mushrooms ceremonies in Jamaica with Atman Retreats. In this episode, Dr. Khamsehzadeh delves into our historical and ancestral relationship to psilocybin and theorizes how mushrooms have impacted the development of the brain. He goes on to discuss how mushroom-use gave rise to artistic and creative expression. Aside from psychedelics role in creativity and evolution, Dr. Khamsehzadeh explains how psychedelics can assist us with achieving self-transcendence through “peak experience”. To learn more visit: www.PsychedelicEvolution.org

Myriam Barthes is the Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer at Journey Clinical, a telehealth platform that empowers licensed mental health professionals to offer psychedelic therapies in their own practice. She has over 10 years of experience as a management consultant in strategy & performance improvement at Ernst & Young and led the Impact team at an artificial intelligence startup in New York. She brings her operational expertise to serve the mission of Journey Clinical to expand affordable and equitable access to psychedelic therapies. In today's episode, Myriam describes the impact of ketamine on the mind and the body, and specifically how ketamine-assisted therapy compares to other psychedelic-assisted therapies. She goes on to discuss the importance of therapeutic alliance when approaching ketamine-assisted therapy and who the best candidates are for participating in this treatment. You can find out more about Journey Clinical and their work at www.journeyclinical.com