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Bett Williams is a writer and psychedelic explorer who wrote a book about growing mushrooms and having adventures with her friends in the high desert of New Mexico. One of these friends is the multidisciplinary artist and writer Clement Goldberg, who introduced me to Bett's book, The Wild Kindness — and, soon after, Bett herself.  This TALKTALKTALK gets into The Wild Kindness and much more!  Special thanks to Clement for making this interview happen.  TOPICS COVERED: The Wild Kindness, psychedelic culture, New Mexico, BigFoot, mushrooms, Gertrude Stein, John C Lilly, Ulysses  BONUS INTERVIEW: Read the followup TALKTALKTALK with Bett HERE. KEEP UP WITH BETT  Visit her website HERE BUY THE WILD KINDNESS  Support small bookstores HERE. FURTHER ENTERTAINMENT Watch Bett discuss The Wild Kindness at the 2018 Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference HERE. ENJOYED THIS VIDEO?  Follow ART of the ZODIAC & Vivi Henriette in ALL the places: On Instagram On Threads SUBSCRIBE to ART of the ZODIAC on SUBSTACK for the latest  TALKTALKTALK, delivered straight to your inbox—it's FREE! But, if you have money to support, financial contributions are welcome and keep this work going.  SUPPORT THE RADICAL ACT OF CONVERSATION on PATREON HERE

Madison Margolin is a journalist covering psychedelics and spirituality. She is the author of Exile & Ecstasy: Growing Up with Ram Dass & Coming of Age in the Jewish Psychedelic Underground. Also the host of the Be Here Now Network's Set & Setting Podcast, as well as the co-founder of both DoubleBlind Magazine and the Jewish Psychedelic Summit, she has written for publications like Rolling Stone, Playboy, VICE, High Times, Lucid News, and Jewish publishing house and production studio Ayin Press, where she works as an editor curating psychedelic stories and interviews. With a master's from Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor's in rhetoric and linguistics from UC Berkeley, Madison has traveled everywhere from pot farms in the Emerald Triangle to the shores of the Ganges River and all over Israel|Palestine exploring the role of entheogens in religion, health, and conflict resolution. With a decade's worth of experience covering psychedelics, cannabis, and religion/spirituality, Madison's work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, KCRW, and other outlets. She offers classes, workshops, and consulting on the topic(s) of Judaism and psychedelics, and has presented at conferences like SXSW, Horizons: Perspectives in Psychedelics, the Association of Alternative News Media, and more. Check out her website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn.https://www.madisonmargolin.com 

In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison give a report on their recent trip to the Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in New York. They discuss the following topics:(1:40) Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics(1:52) MeetDelic conference  (6:00) The diverse ways in which psychedelic medicine is being research and brought to the people(8:33) MAPS Public Benefit Corporation  (10:42) Proposed REMS for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD(16:33) Oregon Psilocybin Services Act ballot measure 109(18:19) The challenges of combing ancient practices with modern medicine and giving credit where credit is due and cultural appropriation (21:40) Enthea non-profit dedicated to proving insurance coverage for psychedelic therapies(23:19) North Star(29:10) Laying the groundwork for the delivery of psychedelic medicine once it's FDA approved (33:14) Gul Dolen's research on "Critical periods" for learning and change opened up by psychedelics  (38:13) Matt Johnson's research grant(38:55) How to Do the Work, by Nicole LePera(40:10) Be cautious about making big changes immediately following a psychedelic experience (42:33) Psychedelics, mindfulness, and contemplative practices episode(44:20) TiHKAL and PiHKAL(46:13) Hamilton Morris and 5MEO-DMT(49:55) Usona Research Institute Email us questions and feedback at psychfrontiers@novamind.ca Learn more about our podcast at https://www.psychedelictherapyfrontiers.com/Learn more about Novamind at https://www.novamind.ca/Disclaimer: The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice or mental health treatment. Consult with a medical/mental health professional if you believe you are in need of mental health treatment.

So what:See why a reporter went all-in on psychedelics and deciding to teach people how to grow magic mushrooms.Summary:We talk with Madison Margolin, cofounder and editorial director of DoubleBlind, about psychedelics-as-a-muse, experiencing complete presence. We discuss her profound personal psychedelic experience, seeing the dimensions of the stars and feeling the concept of God.Highlights:— THE NUGGET: Detroit to vote on psychedelic decriminalization (0:45)— THE NOODLE: what would full legalization look like? (1:13)— Deciding to teach people to grow mushrooms (2:27)— What a world with widespread legal psychedelics looks like  (6:20)— 3 of Madison's profound mystical experiences, and complete presence  (10:15)— Stripping anxiety away from the lens of your consciousness (14:06)— SOUL SEARCH: a message from future-Madison and her favorite mind altering substance (18:46)— SLAP and a CLAP: California legislators and Decriminalize Nature (21:57)Madison Margolin:She is the co-founder and editorial director of DoubleBlind, a media company and education platform at the forefront of the rapidly growing psychedelic movement. As a working journalist based between New York and Los Angeles, Margolin has covered psychedelics, cannabis, drug policy, Jewish culture, and spirituality for a variety of publications including Playboy Magazine, Rolling Stone, Nylon, VICE, LA Weekly, High Times, Tablet, and others. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School and UC Berkeley, Margolin has traveled everywhere from pot farms in the Emerald Triangle to the shores of the Ganges River, and all over Israel-Palestine, exploring the role of plant medicine in religion, mental health, and conflict resolution. She got her start in journalism with a column on cannabis at the Village Voice, after having lived in south Tel Aviv working with Eritrean refugees. With more than 6 years of experience covering cannabis and psychedelics, Madison has spoken on topics like social equity, cannabis feminism, and drug journalism at conferences like SXSW, Horizons: Perspectives in Psychedelics, Digital Hollywood, the Association of Alternative New Media, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Pepperdine's Cannabis Law Symposium, and more. Find Madison here:IG — @madisonmargolin https://www.doubleblindmag.com https://www.madisonmargolin.com 

On today's episode, Alexandra speaks with Madison Margolin, one of the founders of Double Blind Magazine, a super sexy and inclusive magazine on psychedelics!Madison Margolin is the co-founder and editorial director of DoubleBlind, a media company and education platform at the forefront of the rapidly growing psychedelic movement. As a working journalist based between New York and Los Angeles, Margolin has covered psychedelics, cannabis, drug policy, Jewish culture, and spirituality for a variety of publications including Playboy Magazine, Rolling Stone, Nylon, VICE, LA Weekly, Tablet, and was featured in High Times among other outlets. A graduate of Columbia Journalism School and UC Berkeley, Margolin has traveled everywhere from pot farms in the Emerald Triangle to the shores of the Ganges River, and all over Israel-Palestine, exploring the role of plant medicine in religion, mental health, and conflict resolution. She got her start in journalism with a column on cannabis at the Village Voice, after having lived in south Tel Aviv working with Eritrean refugees. With more than 6 years of experience covering cannabis and psychedelics, Madison has spoken on topics like social equity, cannabis feminism, drug journalism, and so forth at conferences like SXSW, Horizons: Perspectives in Psychedelics, Digital Hollywood, the Association of Alternative New Media, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Pepperdine's Cannabis Law Symposium, and more. In this episode, you'll hear:What psychedelics are and what they do in your mind and your being, and why it's so important to understand and make room for the integration part of the process of working with psychedelics.Ideas on accessing states of being that are experienced during a psychedelic trip even when sober, or in our everyday.Ideas on what the regulation and capitalization of psychedelics may do to the experience, and some ideas on how to maintain the sacredness of the ritual even as the industry grows in the mainstream.Exploration of some of the stereotypes surrounding psychedelics and how Double Blind is steering the conversation and intention behind psychedelics in a direction to accurately show who is engaging with psychedelia.And more!Connect with DoubleBlind Magazine and see their online course on How to Grow Mushrooms at doubleblindmag.comConnect with Madison at madisonmargolin.com / jewishpsychedelicsummit.orgConnect with Madison and Double Blind on IG: @madisonmargolin / @doubleblindmag / @jewishpsychedelicsummitAnd on Twitter: @margolinmadison / @doubleblindmag

In today’s Solidarity Friday’s Episode, Kyle and Joe sit down with Brett Greene, who was the very first guest on Psychedelics Today four years ago. In response to last week’s episode on the Corporadelic topic, Brett comes on the show to talk about companies and drug discovery. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Show Notes Brett Greene Brett Greene was the very first guest on Psychedelics Today four years ago Brett and Kyle originally met at the Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in New York City in 2013. He works at The Center for Drug Discovery Drug Development At his new company, they are making drugs from tryptamines that are more predictable His team has not only done this countless of times with the FDA, they have also done it with psychedelics Ethics The psychedelic movement doesn't own psychedelics, they don't own molecules, but they do own their history “We should get away from the right and wrongness of the mechanics, and get into the right and wrongness of the ethics” - Brett “Patents are the language of invention” - Brett “An ethical charter is one that covers cognitive liberty, business ethics, and responsibility and accountability for patient safety” - Brett What are the minimal acceptable requirements when doing this work? Final Thoughts We need to be kind with each other We need to balance truth with kindness and compassion For those interested in a work postiton email Brett@adeliatx.com  About Brett Greene Brett works in research administration under Alexandros Makriyannis, one of the world's top cannabinoid researchers. His job consists of a multitude of functions, ranging from administrative support for a team of 15+ grant submitting scientists to lab equipment and lab management, and diverse recruitment for NIH grants. Get a 30 day free audible trial at audibletrial.com/psychedelicstoday

The crew recaps the Economic Models for the Expansion of Psychedelics panel at the Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in New York. They also discuss the corrosive effects that Compass Pathways, a for-profit psilocybin startup has had in psychedelic science and research.  Support the show: patreon.com/psymposia ______ Co-hosts: Brian Normand, Neşe Devenot, David Nickles, Brian Pace. Editor: Matt Payne. Music licensed and modified under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), Intro - Professor Kliq, Bust This Bust That. Outro - Polar Sky, Gumbystring.

In this episode, Joe and Kyle sit down to cover highlights from the Horizons Conference. In the show, they discuss the presentations and topics they heard at the conference. 3 Key Points: Joe and Kyle attended Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics Conference in NYC, it is a forum that examines the role of psychedelic drugs and plant medicines in science, medicine, culture and spirituality. Carl Hart gave a compelling talk; Dispelling the Lies that the Psychedelic Community believes about Drugs. Greater than 80% of the effects of drugs used are positive. Another popular topic was on the economics around psychedelics, and discussion on companies trying to monopolize on psychedelics. Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on iTunes Share us with your friends – favorite podcast, etc Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics Show Notes Horizons Kyle mentions he loves to attend because it's a great social event to connect with others interested or involved in the psychedelic field Kyle says the videos of the talks from the conference will be released soon They presented neuro-imaging data 5-MEO-DMT Dr. Alan Davis did a talk on 5-MEO-DMT and its challenges People have a hard time letting go into the experience because its so fast and overwhelming He talked about a term, reactivation, similar to flashbacks that happen between 1-2 weeks after the experience People were reporting it as positive experiences, 80% of people enjoyed the reactivations He did say that there were some bad players in the 5-MEO-DMT space There is no control in the dosing in underground facilitation A lot of people eyeball their dosage in 5-MEO-DMT Joe suggests to buy a milligram scale Carl Hart Carl Hart did a talk; Dispelling the Lies that the Psychedelic Community believes about drugs Greater than 80% of the effects of drugs used are positive PCP is a psychedelic drug, but the psychedelic community chooses not to own it Ketamine was derived from PCP Hamilton Morris said that no drug is bad, it comes down to the dose and how its being used Poison can be a medicine, and medicine can be a poison, it all depends on dose No drug should be illegal, drug scheduling should just go away Some states are starting to ban private prisons Joe says the drug war is the war on race, the war on class, etc Joe suggests looking up the Portugal drug law; less overdoses, less HIV, less incarceration, etc Kyle mentions that in some cultures they would drink alcohol to get into a trance state and dance around all night and then chill for 3 days afterward because they would all be recovering from the hangover Talks and Topics Shelby and Madison, co founders from Doubleblind Magazine did a talk Fiona Misham did a talk on the use of psychedelics for festivals and fun She talked about having on-site drug testing facilities and how they heighten safety In 2018 in Europe the MDMA contents were tested at 168milligrams 1 in 5 substances are mis-sold 1 in 20 MDMA samples were long lasting N-ethylpentylone, a drug that keeps you up for 3 days straight There was also an Economics panel Kyle says it was a heavy and hot debate There was a lot of conversation on companies making money on psychedelics There was worry from some on Compass Pathways monopolizing on psychedelics Kyle says big and fast growth can be dangerous for mental health It's possible that these companies will just push for results to pay off the investment than to really take the time to have slow meaningful sessions and include the therapeutic model When therapists have more congruence with their client, they get better results Links Website About Kyle Kyle’s interest in exploring non-ordinary states of consciousness began when he was 16-years-old when he suffered a traumatic snowboarding accident. Waking up after having a near-death experience changed Kyle’s life. Since then, Kyle has earned his B.A. in Transpersonal Psychology, where he studied the healing potential of non-ordinary states of consciousness by exploring shamanism, plant medicine, Holotropic Breathwork, and the roots/benefits of psychedelic psychotherapy. Kyle has co-taught two college-level courses. One of the courses Kyle created as a capstone project, “Stanislav Grof’s Psychology of Extraordinary Experiences,” and the other one which he co-created, “The History of Psychedelics.” Kyle completed his M.S. in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in somatic psychology. Kyle’s clinical background in mental health consists of working with at-risk teenagers in crisis and with individuals experiencing an early-episode of psychosis. Kyle also facilitates Transpersonal Breathwork workshops. About Joe Joe studied philosophy in New Hampshire, where he earned his B.A.. After stumbling upon the work of Stanislav Grof during his undergraduate years, Joe began participating in Holotropic Breathwork workshops in Vermont in 2003. Joe helped facilitate Holotropic and Transpersonal Breathwork workshops while he spent his time in New England. He is now working in the software industry as well as hosting a few podcasts. Joe now coordinates Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork workshops, in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Dawn D. Davis is a mother, a wife to Dr. Cleve Davis, a micro-farmer, a Ph.D student at the University of Idaho and an Indigenous researcher. Dawn continues to discuss endangerment levels of peyote and perpetuation of wild peyote populations among peyotists. She exercises laughter and practices humor often. Dawn will be presenting about her research in Peyote at Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics this October, 2018.

If you 'd like to get a copy of the Powerpoint presentation, please email Neal at goldsmith.neal@gmail.com The much-heralded "Psychedelic Renaissance" is really "just" a renaissance in psychedelic research. The real societal psychedelic renaissance begins in just five years or so when these extraordinary substances will be rescheduled and become more widely available. In this talk, I'll review the current state of the research on the clinical use of psychedelics, and describe psychedelic integration, the popular new practice of "microdosing," and the concept of "ego-death." I'll highlight the relationship between the stages of developmental psychology and tribal rites of passage - both of which are facilitated by the loosening action of visionary substances and both of which represent mini- "deaths and rebirths" - and show how societal development mirrors personal development. We'll conclude with a discussion of the future of psychedelics policy and the big-picture implications of a re-introduction of psychedelics into Western civilization. Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a social psychologist, expert in psychedelic research and therapy, and a licensed psychotherapist with a psychospiritual development orientation. Author of dozens of popular and scholarly articles, he is a frequent speaker on psychotherapy and change, adult developmental psychology, psychedelics research and policy, and the integral future of society. He also curates and hosts innovative workshops, salons, and conferences, including the annual Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics and the MAPS Psychedelic Science conferences. Dr. Goldsmith’s book, Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development, describes the influence of psychedelics on the development of his world view, personality theory and clinical practice. Trained in humanistic, transpersonal, and Eastern traditions, Dr. Goldsmith maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Brian Normand is CoFounder, lead designer, and webmaster of Psymposia. He's a greenthumb, social entrepreneur & occasional trouble maker, focused on changing minds and creating spaces to teach people about plants and drugs. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Plant, Soil, Insect Science, & Sustainable Horticulture, Magna Cum Laude.  Psymposia is a media and events group that shares stories and fresh perspectives about the emerging science and social issues of psychedelics, psychoactive drugs, policy reform, and harm reduction. They recently Held a microdosing event in Brooklyn following the Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics Conference featuring Duncan Trussell, Hamilton Morris, Kathleen Mclean, Sofia Korb, Adam Strauss and Paul Austin.  They were founded in 2014 by Brian Normand, Brett Greene, and Nathaniel Putnam.  (((This Episode Has Bonus Content))) Available on patreon.com/mikebranc Website: Psymposia.com Rick Strassman's Blog: rickstrassman.com Catharsis On The Mall:catharsisonthemall.com The House I Live In Documentary: thehouseilivein.org Outro Song: Third Eye By Tool youtube.com/toolthirdeye Intro Song: Uprising By Muse: open.spotify.com/track If you enjoy this show Please Leave a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on iTunes:itunes.apple.com/podcast/mikeadelic You Can Support this show on Patreon for as little as $1 a month and get access to weekly bonus continent and rewards. Click Here ----> patreon.com/mikebranc   Website: mikebranc.com Facebook: facebook.com/Mikebranc Facebook Page: Facebook.com/Mikedelicpodcast Twitter: @mikebranc  twitter.com/mikebranc Instagram: mikebranc instagram.com/mikebranc also: mikeadelic_podcast  YouTube: youtube.com/mikebrancatelli Snapchat: mikebranc Email: mikebranc.com/contact   This show is available everywhere podcasts are found, including Spotify!  Follow and listen to the show on Spotify. Click here: MIKEADELIC ON SPOTIFY  Thank You  

Download Kyle and Joe report from the scene of the amazing Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference. We had the chance to interview attendees of Horizons NYC 2017 outside the venue on the closing day. Horizons is a fantastic event at an amazing venue in the heart of Manhattan at the historic venue - "The Cooper Union." The same podium on stage was shared by Abraham Lincoln, Susan B Anthony, and along with many other important historical figures. It was an amazing event and we hope that this episode helps share some of the excitement. We talked to past guests, future guests, and also some new friends. You may recognize some of the voices :) Let us know what you think of this episode and if you want to hear similar episodes to this in the future. [vimeo 237699822 w=640 h=360] Horizons 2017: NICHOLAS BYRON POWERS, Ph.D "Black Masks, Rainbow Bodies: Race and Psychedelics" from Horizons on Vimeo. In the show, we speak about a lot of things from Horizons NYC including The most interesting thing learned The sense of community inside a conference like this Some problems the movement has that we need to stay aware of Issues with communicating the science of psychedelics with a wider audience Volunteering for events for free tickets Do you want to listen to Joe and Kyle recap their highlights of the conference and the Psymposia Microdosing event? Support us on Patreon to get exclusive access! Check out the video introduction to this episode - Here Check out our book giveaway! Books by Grof, Shulgins, Hoffman, and many more! About Horizons NYC Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics is an annual forum that examines the role of psychedelic drugs in science, medicine, culture, and spirituality. In recent years, a growing community of scientists, doctors, artists, activists, seekers, and scholars have orchestrated a renaissance in psychedelic thought and practice. Horizons brings together the brightest minds and the boldest voices of this movement to share their research, insights, and dreams for the future. Horizons was founded in 2007 by Kevin Balktick, with Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D., joining as speaker curator and MC in 2008. Horizons Media, Inc., a 501c(3) not-for-profit educational charity, is currently led by board members Kevin Balktick, Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D., James Vasile, Esq., and Ingmar Gorman, M.A. Having outgrown Judson Memorial Church, its original location, Horizons is now hosted at The Cooper Union Great Hall, which has been a center for public dialogue since its founding in 1858, having hosted such illustrious speakers as Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and more recently, Barack Obama. Horizons Media, Inc. conducts no other business besides the annual conference and is funded in solely by registration and concession sales. All profits go towards producing and improving the following year’s event. Its board members are not compensated. Horizons Media, Inc. is not a political advocacy or scientific research organization, nor does it have any financial relationships with other organizations and businesses that participate as presenters or informational presences.     Sign up for our online course, "Navigating Psychedelics: Lessons on Self-Care & Integration"

Dr. Neal Goldsmith beams into the kitchen table via the wonders of cyberspace to discuss his exhaustively evolved perspective on the psychedelic experience. Neal's background as a psychotherapist provides a unique perspective into the individuals relationship with the psychedelic journey and how it can alter your life in a constructive and healthy way. Our conversation surfed the many angles of his thinking in particular a breakdown of "psychospiritual development and resistance to change." For me, the juxtaposition of mysticism, psychology and spirituality into a uniformed discussion is one that few people can speak eloquently on - Neal is at the top of this list. Enjoy the podcast! Intro Rant - The Importance of Hugh Hefner Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist specializing in psychospiritual development and resistance to change.  Seeing “neurosis” as the natural unfolding of human maturation, he views psychology as the science of personal emergence and spiritual maturity.  With the exception of biologically-based diseases, such as schizophrenia, psychology is not about “mental illness” and so Dr. Goldsmith treats “neurosis” as spiritual immaturity, not pathology.  In fact, he believes the “sick” label itself tightens and distorts, actually slowing healthy realignment. Neal is also the founder of the Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in NYC which is coming up on Oct 6-8. Click here to buy tickets 

Download What is microdosing? Is this a growing trend in the psychedelic community? What do some people in the psychedelic community think about it? Can it really help boost creativity and productivity? While the idea that microdosing can help with depression, creativity, and productivity, these claims are usually backed by self-reported experiences. There is currently no hard science/research that highlights the risks, safety, or benefits of this concept despite the growing trend and loads of anecdotal evidence. If you want to learn more about this current trend, be sure to get your ticket to the upcoming Psymposia Microdosing event. We are sure all of these questions will be laid out on the table, and it will sure be a great night and discussion! Brian Normand, Co-Founder of Psymposia, joins us again to talk about the Psymposia Microdosing event/Horizons afterparty. The event will be hosted by the one and only, Duncan Trussell. If you have plans to attend the Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference in NYC, be sure to check out the afterparty. It is always a great time and also a great place to "find the others." Save 5 dollars on your ticket with the coupon code psychedelicstoday We also cover topics revolving around drug policy and Brian's experience in the Amazon. About the Microdosing Event You’re invited to Psymposia’s 4th annual celebration following day 1 of the Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics forum in New York City that examines the role of psychedelic drugs in science, healing, culture and spirituality. This year, Comedian Duncan Trussell joins Hamilton Morris (VICELAND’s Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia), Katherine MacLean, Sophia Korb, and Paul Austin to talk about everything you wanted to know about microdosing and more, surrounded by a live audience in Brooklyn. Co-sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies // MAPS Buy tickets here: https://www.psymposia.com/events/microdosing-duncan-trussell/ Remeber to use coupon code: psychedelicstoday [vimeo 233615239 w=640 h=360] Show Notes/Links Psymposia  Microdosing Event Page Facebook Event Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics  Beckley Foundation: Microdosing Study About Brian Normand               Brian Normand is CoFounder, lead designer, and webmaster of Psymposia. He’s a greenthumb, social entrepreneur & occasional trouble maker, focused on changing minds and creating spaces to teach people about plants and drugs. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Plant, Soil, Insect Science, & Sustainable Horticulture, Magna Cum Laude.

On this episode of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast, we talk with Dr. Neal Goldsmith, clinical psychologist and author of Psychedelic Healing: The Power of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development. Neal is also the father of a 16 year-old-son and the Speaker Curator and MC for the Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics conference, which will be held this weekend, Friday-Sunday October 9-11 in New York City, where your humble webmaster will be speaking on the topic of "Reclaiming Religious Freedom and Family Values." Neal will also be speaking on the topic of "Psychedelics and Death: A Brief Introduction". During this conversation, Neal discusses his own history with Psychedelics, how an experience with LSD in middle age awakened his own understanding of how we are shaped by childhood interactions and how they can be a powerful tool for uncovering the true self. He also discusses his own experiences as a dad, and how he "came out" to his son as a cannabis user. Websites and topics covered in this podcast: Horizons: Perspectives on Psychedelics Personal/Professional website of Dr. Neal Goldsmith Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development (at Powell's) More information on "Nesting Agreements:" "Nesting: Will it Work for You?" "What is 'Bird's Nest Custody' and How Does it Work?" "How to Implement a Bird's Nest Custody Arrangement: 6 Steps" Liveblogging a Nesting Divorce (nestingdivorce.blogspot.com) Imago Relationship Therapy Wikipedia Entry Imago Relationships International It's Just A Plant (at Powell's) Erowid.org: Documenting the Complex Relationship Between Humans and Psychoactives

Guest speaker: Timothy Leary PROGRAM NOTES: [NOTE: All quotations are by Timothy Leary.] "More changes have taken place in the last twenty five years, unquestionably, than in any period of human history. Just as I said an hour on the Greenwich map is a century, a decade these days seems to be a century. Can you remember the ancient history of the 1960s?" "If you change the techniques of child rearing, if you change the very philosophy and techniques in the daily, moment to moment way that children are brought up, hey, listen, never mind university, you've changed that culture." "The average post-1946 kid by the age of five had experienced a hundred times more realities, more dramas, more history, more geography, more hype, more propaganda, you name it, than the wisest, oldest, most traveled human beings of the past." "To a 'factory philosopher' a machine to think is a machine to perform many repetitious tasks." "Information, information is the air and the water and the bread and the shoes of the future." Download MP3 PCs – Right click, select option Macs – Ctrl-Click, select option Horizons Perspectives on Psychedelics Alcyon Massive ... "Dreaming The World Awake"