Podcast appearances and mentions of Joshua White

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Katie Fassbinder, MD joins to explore how to choose the right ketamine clinic. Dr. Fassbinder is the Faculty Medical Lead for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy training at Elemental Psychedelics and a practicing psychiatrist based in Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience. She also directs mental health and KAP programming at Promega and has worked extensively in public-sector mental health systems. In this conversation, Dr. Fassbinder explores how patients can make informed decisions when choosing a ketamine clinic, emphasizing that safety, therapeutic support, and personal fit should guide the process. She discusses the differences between medical ketamine treatment and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, highlighting how factors such as trauma history, treatment goals, medical complexity, and access to integration support can influence the most appropriate model of care. The conversation also examines the strengths and limitations of various routes of administration, including IV, intramuscular, sublingual, and at-home ketamine programs. Throughout, Dr. Fassbinder stresses the importance of preparation, integration, set and setting, and finding a treatment environment that feels safe and supportive, noting that ketamine's benefits are often maximized when paired with meaningful therapeutic relationships and ongoing psychological support.   In this episode, you'll hear: Key factors to consider when evaluating the safety of a ketamine clinic How medical and psychological needs influence the type of ketamine treatment that may be most appropriate The differences between ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and more medically oriented ketamine treatment models How IV, intramuscular, sublingual, and at-home ketamine approaches compare Why set, setting, preparation, and integration are critical components of successful treatment Who may be a good candidate for at-home ketamine programs and what risks to consider The distinction between psycholytic and psychedelic ketamine dosing and how each supports different therapeutic goals Resources and community-based options for psychedelic integration when ongoing therapy is not available   Quotes: "[Ketamine] is one of those medicines that's very much a shape shifting medicine and it can meet people for different types of concerns or goals at different levels and different routes. So it's so good we have such a breadth of options—and very complicated if you're a patient trying to figure out where to begin."  [7:55] "Those challenging psychedelic experiences, when well integrated, typically provide even more benefit for the person than the sort of bliss journeys that we all hope everybody gets to have, you know? So having a challenging journey, if well supported and integrated, is also a gift that's very potent for somebody that's really ready to do that work." [21:52] "Ego dissolution or that sort of loss of concept of self can be extremely liberating for some people. For others, coming back from that can be very discombobulating and even traumatic. So this really comes down to patient selection and helping people make a safe choice for what they're looking to do in their recovery and also what they're bringing in as risk factors for helping choose that safe dose range." [31:15]  "While we don't have clarity about cognitive impacts of ketamine in the long run, it seems like when done therapeutically in pulses it's pro-cognitive. … But when done daily, what we've seen in recreational ketamine use—or misuse—is that it does have some cognitive impairment that's perhaps difficult to reverse." [42:58] "The dose of ketamine has so much to do with the preparation of your system more than the number of milligrams. … If you've done the at home course and you're not getting the sustained benefit or you're not journeying, it might be that that's a cue that you need more support for your actual sessions." [45:01] "Psychedelics and ketamine included, create a nonspecific amplification of everything. Everything feels bigger. And part of meeting with the ketamine provider is for them to really assess: Is this a good time in your life? Do you have the outside support, the inner resourcing to do this work safely?" [47:09]   Links: Elemental Psychedelics website Elemental Psychedelics on LinkedIn Promega website Healing Maps website Fireside Project website ACER Integration website Journey Clinical website Usona Institute website "Psilocybin vs. Ketamine Training: Which is Right For Your Practice?" blog by Shannon Hughes and Dori Lewis Previous episode: Fireside Project: The World's First Psychedelic Hotline with Joshua White and Hanifa Nayo Washington Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout including the great job Sami Zayn is doing with his current story and how Cody Rhodes is finding the right way to play off of him. Also, the Damien Priest-Royce Keys dynamic, Charlotte Flair-Rhea Ripley tension, Wade Barrett's comment about Brock Lesnar's retirement, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Javier Machado to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout, plus PWTorch's Joshua White joins the show as an on-site correspondent. They begin discussing what worked with the Gunther-Royce Keys match and the state of Cody Rhodes as a babyface regaining traction, plus Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, and more. Jason D from Australia was back as a caller after time away, too.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In the PWTorch Dailycast series "Worse or Better," Joshua White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to previous eras and decide if today is... worse or better. This week's topic is a fun one: entrance music. After a brief history of the use of music in wrestling, Steph and Josh tried to determine what makes for good entrance music before discussing some of the classic songs from the early nineties. They discussed the Attitude Era and compared Jim Johnston's output to WCW at the time before moving onto more recent additions like CFO$, Def Rebel, and AEW's use of entrance music. Steph and Josh compared licensed music to original compositions and listed some of the worst and best themes before rounding it out by determining whether the current music is worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White. They discuss the Roman Reigns-Jacob Fatu contract signing and the odd "Proof of Concept" phrase Roman used to apparently explain why he's world champion (as opposed to, you know, being the best wrestler who wins matches in the ring). Also, John Cena's pitch for Club WWE and the general malaise of TKO's seeming glutinous corporate greed that knows no limits, WWE roster cuts including The New Day, Becky Lynch-Sol Ruca, Logan Paul's tantrum over Joe Hendry, Bron Breakker making fun of Seth Rollins too effectively, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In the PWTorch Dailycast series "Worse or Better," Joshua White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. This week's topic concerns names in professional wrestling. Josh and Steph try to pinpoint what makes for a good or bad wrestling name and why some people in the business change their name. They discuss some famous wrestlers' real names before mocking some of the worst names through the years. Steph and Josh move on to tag team and stable names in the last few decades, with a focus on some of the truly bad ones in recent memory.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown with live chat and caller interactions throughout. They initially talk about the Cody Rhodes-C.M. Punk kumbaya moment to end the WrestleMania build and if it was inspired out of a defiance for the toxic Pat McAfee nonsense. Also, an overview of whether the build to WrestleMania was awful, really good, or mostly somewhere in between. Plus Royce Keys winning the Andre battle royal, and much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Joshua White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. This week's topic focuses on the proliferation of older talent (henceforth, "old dudes") at the top of the card, especially heading into this year's WrestleMania. Josh and Steph run down a few stats before running through various top stars throughout the decades that were perceived as being too old for the main event scene. They compare the current product and the old dudes at the top, highlighting WrestleMania this year as well as the last four decades of WrestleMania. Steph and Josh discuss some of the reasons aging stars remain in the limelight, the pros and cons, and how they could be best utilized. Conversation shifts to the Monday Night Wars and the aging stars of WCW up against a youth movement in WWE in the Attitude Era and a quick look at AEW's short history, including how they've used older wrestlers to establish their brand and how they may be overusing some currently. It wraps up with a final discussion on whether or not the situation of old dudes on top of the industry is currently worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White. They discuss at length the fourth C.M. Punk-Roman Reigns face-to-face and the "old" theme and family drama aspects. Is WWE flailing to get people to care about this without leaning into why fans should like either of them and what the actual stakes are in the actual match? Also, general WrestleMania line-up and build angst and what is and isn't justified. Plus a look at the Brock Lesnar-Oba Femi follow-up, Paul Heyman-Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch-A.J. Lee, Dominik-Penta, and more with live chat and live caller contributions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White and Paul Weigle to discuss whether C.M. Punk went too far at the end of their promo and whether the "real heat" vibe they're going for will be more helpful than counterproductive. Also, is the Jade Cargill-Rhea Ripley social media war legit? (Wade answers.) Also, is Austin Theory getting better lately, is Danhaussen back on track after his over-the-top debut on Saturday, did A.J. Lee react to Becky Lynch in effectively, did Penta's IC Title win feel it was more about The Judgment Day, and more with live caller and chat interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White and Brian Zilem to discuss the February 14 AEW Grand Slam Australia special Saturday night event on tape delay. They discuss the ho-hum solidness of the entire event, with some highs and lows, but mostly the expected. They also discuss the "F--- Ice!" chants including an on-site report in the chat saying they were louder in person than people were saying it sounded on TV. Will the chants help or hurt Brody King's career? Should WWE wrestlers who feel strongly speak out or be allowed to without being punished? Was L.A. Knight punished for his social media re-posts? Analysis of each match in order with chat and caller interaction throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Fireside Project is a nonprofit that helps reduce the risks of psychedelic experiences through a free support line, coaching, education, and research. In this episode, Joshua White speaks with Psychedelics Today about why real-time support matters, what it takes to run a national hotline, and what Fireside learned after more than 30,000 conversations since launch. White shares how his background as a lawyer and his early hotline volunteering shaped Fireside's model. He also describes how festival harm reduction work, including lessons from Zendo-style support spaces, revealed a major gap: people often need help during an experience and after it ends. A major focus of the conversation is Lucy, Fireside's new voice-to-voice role-play simulator designed to improve psychedelic support skills through low-stakes practice. Early Themes With Fireside Project Joshua White introduces Fireside Project as an accessible safety net for people who are actively having psychedelic experiences or processing past ones. The support line launched on April 14, 2021, and relies on trained community volunteers who commit to a year of service. White explains why anonymity matters. He argues that a phone-based container can make it easier for callers to share vulnerable material without fear of judgment. He also frames service as a key part of integration for volunteers who want to give back or prepare for work in the psychedelic field. Core Insights From Fireside Project White describes the early difficulty of building Fireside from scratch, including legal design, insurance hurdles, training development, and fundraising. He credits seed support from David Bronner and Dr. Bronner's for helping Fireside prove that people would actually use a psychedelic support line. He also explains a key harm reduction point: calling emergency services during a non-medical psychedelic crisis can escalate risk. Fireside aims to help people regulate, re-orient, and stay safer when panic or fear shows up. Key concepts discussed include: The thin line between healing and traumatizing during high-intensity psychedelic states Why callers often need connection, not rescue How volunteer capacity and call volume shape how long conversations run The difference between support during an experience and longer-term coaching support Later Discussion and Takeaways With Fireside Project The conversation then turns to Lucy, a training tool White describes as a "flight simulator" for psychedelic practitioners. Lucy is not part of the live support line. Instead, it offers emotionally responsive role-play scenarios so trainees can practice staying grounded, tracking consent and boundaries, and responding to crisis cues. White also addresses recording and consent. He argues Fireside needs strong training feedback loops to improve safety and quality. He describes an anonymization approach designed to remove phone numbers, strip identifying details, and distort voices while preserving emotional tone. He also explains the post-call option for callers to delete their recorded conversation. Practical takeaways include: Simulation can help trainees stay regulated when intense material emerges Better training can reduce unnecessary diversion to emergency rooms Clear consent language and easy deletion workflows matter for trust Coaching can expand the continuum of psychedelic support beyond therapy  

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to discuss the Jan. 15 edition of TNA Impact including analysis their premiere episode on AMC and how, in almost every way (but not every way), it was a swing and a miss with brand-celebrations rather than framing their top stars and building the main event, with one trope and cliche and low-rent segment after another before the main event, a list of castoffs from other companies and non-celebrities and poorly introduced TNA-originals. That said, they also discuss the positive of Santana winning the TNA Title, the strength of the Santino-Daria G.M. segment, and other strengths to build on or expand in the future. There is live chat, caller, and email interactions throughout plus Wade explains what TNA should have done in terms of the first few minutes of the show and the overall format to stand out in the crowded marketplace.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

Despite a year marked by tariff battles, confusion over Washington's China policy, and the shock of the 2025 India–Pakistan war, one part of the U.S.–India relationship has held firm: bilateral defense cooperation. The two sides recently announced a new defense framework, are deepening links between their private sectors, and are boosting military-to-military ties. To review the state of the U.S.-India defense relationship and to help unpack the secrets of its success, Milan is joined on the show this week by Sameer Lalwani. Sameer is a senior advisor with the Special Competitive Studies Project and a non-resident senior fellow with the German Marshall Fund.Sameer and Milan discuss how the U.S.-India defense partnership has survived the general tumult in the relationship, the significance of a recently signed defense framework agreement, and the future of defense co-production and co-development. Plus, the two discuss Inda's lessons learned from Operation Sindoor and whether China still serves as the glue that keep these two powers together.Watch this episode on YouTube.Episode notes:1. Sameer Lalwani, “Don't Call it a Comeback: Why US-India Relations are Due for a Rebound,” Special Competitive Studies Project, November 20, 2025.2. Sameer Lalwani and Vikram J. Singh, “How to Get the Most Out of the U.S.-Indian Defense Partnership,” War on the Rocks, February 11, 2025.3. “Why Washington Is Wooing Pakistan (with Uzair Younus),” Grand Tamasha, October 1, 2025.4. “From Convergence to Confrontation: Trump's India Gambit (with Ashley J. Tellis),” Grand Tamasha, September 24, 2025.5. “Can Europe be India's Plan B? (with James Crabtree),” Grand Tamasha, September 17, 2025.6. “How This India-Pakistan Conflict Will Shape the Next One (with Joshua White),” Grand Tamasha, May 21, 2025.7. “Operation Sindoor and South Asia's Uncertain Future (with Christopher Clary),” Grand Tamasha, May 14, 2025.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to review WWE Smackdown including analysis of the Gunther vs. L.A Knight main event, the Cody Rhodes-Drew McIntyre angle, Cody vs. NXT Champ next week, Carmelo Hayes challenges Ilja Dragunov, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to discuss the Nov. 17 episode of WWE Raw on Netflix with a reaction to the men's War Games filling out with Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns being added. Also analysis of John Cena's final Raw including that one crazy thing he said that almost anyone in the world could get away with except for him. Plus Charlotte come through, Gunther advances, a new dark horse to win the Last Time Is Now tournament, and much more with live callers, chat, and email interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Founder of Fireside Project, Joshua White, reflects on becoming a ‘loving rock' and how Ram Dass's teachings sparked his creation of a psychedelic peer support line.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Joshua White outlines:How Joshua grew up feeling alienated from his Jewish rootsThe realization that we truly can just be observers of our own thoughtsThe inner knowing that there is more to this world Service as the highest form of psychedelic integrationBeing a ‘loving-rock' for people in a psychedelic experienceBecoming an environment in which someone can come up for airConnecting with our sense of ‘enoughness' rather than brokennessActive listening and simply showing up for another person as a loving witnessWelcoming all emotions and not referring to any as ‘wrong'About Joshua White:Joshua (he/him) is Fireside Project's founder, the world's first psychedelic peer support line. He is a lawyer, peer support advocate, and psychedelic researcher who believes in the power of peer support and the role of support lines as foundational components of an equitable mental-health ecosystem.Prior to founding Fireside Project, Joshua volunteered for many years as a counselor on Safe & Sound's TALK Line and a psychedelic peer support provider for the Zendo Project.Before devoting his life to the psychedelic field, Joshua spent more than a decade as a Deputy City Attorney at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office, where he focused on suing businesses exploiting vulnerable communities, serving as general counsel to City departments, and co-teaching a nationally renowned clinic at Yale Law School. He also clerked on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced civil litigation at Conrad | Metlitzky | Kane. “Ram Dass's experience encountering Maharaj-ji and having these magical experiences with him and all of the impact LSD and other psychedelics had on him, really showed me that these substances could be responsible tools for profound inner work.” –Joshua WhiteAbout The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joshua White of Fireside Project joins us today to share insights about their innovative new "TripCheck" service. TripCheck fills a crucial gap between preparation and real-time crisis support, offering planned wellness check-ins that can prevent challenges from escalating.We also learn about how Josh found his way into building Fireside Project, the culture of psychedelic use in contemporary society, and more.Please rate and review this episode wherever you're listening - Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to discuss the Oct. 7 edition of AEW Dynamite including Darby Allin interjecting himself in the Orange Cassidy vs. Pac main event and using pepper spray, a Molotov cocktail, and taser to defend himself against The Death Riders. Also, praise for the "Hangman" Page-Samoa Joe face-to-face, suggestions for Daniel Bryan to contribute more on commentary, plus Jack Perry, The Young Bucks, Kyle vs. Kyle, and more with live chat and email interactions throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Joshua White to discuss the Sept. 17 edition of AEW Dynamite including a focus in the opening segment on the segments hyping "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Kyle Fletcher and if the show made it seem more possible Fletcher could actually win. Also, possible loopholes in the interference stipulation. They talked about the rest of the show from the Eddie Kingston-Big Bill match to Mercedes-Riho and everything else. They also chatted with an on-site correspondent with details on a very amped up Tony Khan appearing in front of the crowd several times.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

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At this point, you've probably read 1,001 post-mortem analyses of the India-Pakistan conflict, desperately searching for some new nugget or data point that helps you understand this brief, but intense clash between these two South Asian rivals.In this sea of hot takes, one essay stands out both for its analytical clarity and its wisdom. That piece was written by the scholar Joshua T. White and it's simply titled, “Lessons for the next India-Pakistan war.”It was published by the Brookings Institution, where Josh is a non-resident fellow with the Foreign Policy program. Josh is also professor of the practice of international affairs at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C.Josh has served at the White House as senior advisor and director for South Asian affairs at the National Security Council. And he's also worked at the Pentagon, where he helped get the U.S.-India Defense Technology and Trade Initiative off the ground.To talk more about his piece and the recent conflict, Josh rejoins Milan on the podcast this week. He and Milan discuss how the global debate on “attribution” has tilted decisively in India's favor, troubling new precedents about military target selection, the depth of Pakistani information operations, and the widespread use of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles in the recent conflict. Plus, the two preview Josh's forthcoming book, Vigilante Islamists: Religious Parties and Anti-State Violence in Pakistan.Episode notes: 1. Joshua T. White, “Lessons for the next India-Pakistan war,” Brookings Institution, May 14, 2025.2. “Operation Sindoor and South Asia's Uncertain Future (with Christopher Clary),” Grand Tamasha, May 14, 2025.3. “US views of India-China ties and their impact on the US-India partnership (with Lisa Curtis, Joshua T. White, and Tanvi Madan),” Brookings “Global India” podcast, February 7, 2024.4. “U.S.-India Ties After the ‘2+2' Summit (with Joshua White),” Grand Tamasha, April 27, 2022.

Brian Zilem is joined by Joshua White to discuss the May 8 special edition of AEW Collision including an opening topic of whether the ghost of C.M. Punk is finally gone from AEW when it comes to Tony Khan stepping up his booking lately. Then they discuss the final build to next week's AEW Beach Break episode of Dynamite along with the matches on this episode including Danny Garcia vs. Dax and Willow vs. Kris Statlander.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

Imagine you're in the middle of a psychedelic journey—things are getting intense, and you just need someone to talk to. That's whereFireside Project comes in. As the world's first psychedelic peer support line, Fireside is redefining how we care for each other in altered states, offering a space where anyone can find guidance, validation, and a steady voice in uncertain moments. But beyond the helpline, Fireside is also an incredible entry point for those looking to work in the field of psychedelic support. If you're a practitioner, facilitator, or simply curious about holding space for others, this conversation is for you.In this episode, Fireside Executive Director Joshua White breaks down the essential skills for psychedelic peer support, from understanding the differences between coaching, therapy, and crisis intervention to mastering theart of presence. We explore whyvalidation is often more powerful than de-escalation, the growing importance ofintegration coaching, and the pitfalls ofself-abandonment in the psychedelic industry. Plus, we dig into what it really means toheal the wounded healer—the emotional labor of this work and how to care for yourself while caring for others.Joshua White is the Founder and Executive Director of Fireside Project, a nonprofit dedicated to making psychedelic support accessible and culturally attuned at scale. Through itsPsychedelic Support Line, Fireside provides real-time help for those navigating challenging experiences, while itsFireside-Certified Psychedelic Coaching Program offers deeper, long-term integration support. Before founding Fireside, Joshua was a Deputy City Attorney for San Francisco, where he fought against businesses exploiting vulnerable communities and co-taught a nationally recognized Yale Law School clinic. Now, he's bringing his passion for advocacy, harm reduction, and healing to the psychedelic space—reshaping how we support one another on these journeys.Timetamps(04:38) Joshua White's Personal Journey(09:00) The Art of Presence(11:48) Distinguishing Peer Support, Coaching, and Psychotherapy(21:07) Fireside Project's Approach to Support(35:46) The Future of Psychedelic Support and AI(41:41) The Need for Long-Term Support in Psychedelic Therapy(47:07) Challenges in the Psychedelic  Industry(52:37) Balancing Personal Well-being and Professional Commitment(59:12) The Importance of Peer Support(01:08:16) Joshua White's Transition AnnouncementLinksFireside Project: Psychedelic Coaching & Peer Support LineFireside Project (@firesideproject)Curious about becoming Fireside's new ED?

Fr. Clint Wilson, Dr. Kris Grady and Mr. Joshua White talk about factors that affect church growth.

Guests: Frank Mastropolo and Joshua White This month, "Reading is Funktamental" host Sal Cataldi speaks to two people who know the illustrious history of the legendary Fillmore East best. Frank Mastropolo is the author of Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock History Forever, a comprehensive history of the most famous rock hall in NYC history. He will joined by Joshua White, the man who created the Joshua Light Show which added an artsy element to the sounds made on this venerable stage."Reading is Funktamental" is a monthly one-hour show about great books written about music and music-makers. In each episode, host Sal Cataldi speaks to the authors of some of the best reads about rock, jazz, punk, world, experimental music, and much more. From time to time, the host and authors will be joined by notable musicians, writers, and artists who are die-hard fans of the subject matter covered. Expect lively conversation and a playlist of great music to go with it. "Reading Is Funktamental" can be heard the second Wednesday of every month from 10 – 11 AM on Wave Farm: WGXC 90.7 FM and online at wavefarm.org.Sal Cataldi is a musician and writer based in Saugerties. He is best known for his work with his genre-leaping solo project, Spaghetti Eastern Music, and is also a member of the ambient guitar duo, Guitars A Go Go, the poetry and music duo, Vapor Vespers, and the quartet, Spaceheater. His writing on music, books and film has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Seattle Times, Huffington Post, Inside+Out Upstate NY, and NYSMusic.com, where he is the book reviewer.

The 2024 ADPI/ABI Annual Conference starts next week and will likely move the dairy markets. What does Jacoby predict for dairy production and demand for 2024? Join Ted Jacoby III and our guests Jacob Menge, Vice President of Risk Management and Trade Strategy; Joshua White, Vice President of Dairy Ingredients; Diego Carvallo, Director of Dry Dairy Ingredient Trading; Gus Jacoby, President of Fluid Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Support; Joe Maixner, National Sales Manager of Dairy Ingredients; and Ted Jacoby Jr. We discuss: Jacoby's predictions vs. results for 2024 YTD Factors impacting prices for Q3 and Q4 Continued downward pressure on milk production and lackluster fluid milk demand The impact of the Avian Flu on dairy production Plus, is whey the new canary in the coal mine? Find out more on today's episode of The Milk Check. Ted Jacoby III (T3): Hello, everybody, and welcome to the Milk Check. It's April 22nd, a week before the ADPI meeting in Chicago. And I thought this timing would be right for us to have a market discussion going into an annual conference that does have a tendency to be a bit of a market mover. Today with me, I have Jacob Menge, our head of trading strategy and risk management, Joshua White, head of our dairy ingredients group, Diego Carvallo, our head trader for non-fat, dry milk and other dairy powders, Gus Jacoby, head of our... President of our fluid division, milk cream, UF milk. Joe Maixner, head of our butter trading, and my dad, of course, joining us to give his thoughts on these markets. Welcome, everybody, and let's get to it. I was looking at our markets this morning, getting ready for this podcast and I kept asking myself the question, where did we think we'd be this week when we started the first week in January. And I don't think in any of our markets we really were thinking that we'd be dealing with what we're dealing with right now. So, I think, maybe, what we'll do is we'll start with cheese. Jake, when we were entering the year, if I remember correctly, we were pretty bearish the cheese market, and if we were talking about what we thought the second quarter was going to bring in cheese, I didn't think it was a market that was going to be up 8 cents today and in the seventies, and probably, going higher over the rest of the week. So, what do you think is going on in cheese, and compare and contrast what we thought would happen at the beginning of the year and what we're seeing right now? Jacob Menge: I would say cheese has probably been the most in line with our expectations of all our commodities from where we started the year. We were bearish, and I would argue we saw that bearishness, right? I mean, we were in the 140s for a while in both blocks and barrels, and so, I think, yeah, we've seen a pretty good push the past week or two. But otherwise, I think cheese, more or less, went in line with what we expected. Demand's been off a little bit. We've seen exports numbers are starting to look pretty good, but in general, sluggish has been what it's felt like for most of the year up until the past few weeks. I'd say cheese kind of went along with what we expected, and it's been this cycle that we've seen for about a year now, right? We get a good push higher. Last year in July, we saw a pretty good push up into, I think, the upper 180s, and then, we seemed to kind of kill demand [inaudible 00:02:57] we've been getting to those levels. And then, we've fallen into the 130s, 140s, low 150s, that generates some more demand, and we yo-yo from there. So, yeah, I wouldn't say anything too crazy from expectations on the cheese side. Joshua White: You asked at the beginning of the year, would we have expected prices in our market conditions to be where they're at now on April 22nd? And I just did a quick look back right when you asked that, just to see what our commercial meeting notes and what our dialog and discussion are.

The 2024 ADPI/ABI Annual Conference starts next week and will likely move the dairy markets. What does Jacoby predict for dairy production and demand for 2024? Join Ted Jacoby III and our guests Jacob Menge, Vice President of Risk Management and Trade Strategy; Joshua White, Vice President of Dairy Ingredients; Diego Carvallo, Director of Dry Dairy Ingredient Trading; Gus Jacoby, President of Fluid Dairy Ingredients and Dairy Support; Joe Maixner, National Sales Manager of Dairy Ingredients; and Ted Jacoby Jr. We discuss: Jacoby's predictions vs. results for 2024 YTD Factors impacting prices for Q3 and Q4 Continued downward pressure on milk production and lackluster fluid milk demand The impact of the Avian Flu on dairy production Plus, is whey the new canary in the coal mine? Find out more on today's episode of The Milk Check. Ted Jacoby III (T3): Hello, everybody, and welcome to the Milk Check. It's April 22nd, a week before the ADPI meeting in Chicago. And I thought this timing would be right for us to have a market discussion going into an annual conference that does have a tendency to be a bit of a market mover. Today with me, I have Jacob Menge, our head of trading strategy and risk management, Joshua White, head of our dairy ingredients group, Diego Carvallo, our head trader for non-fat, dry milk and other dairy powders, Gus Jacoby, head of our... President of our fluid division, milk cream, UF milk. Joe Maixner, head of our butter trading, and my dad, of course, joining us to give his thoughts on these markets. Welcome, everybody, and let's get to it. I was looking at our markets this morning, getting ready for this podcast and I kept asking myself the question, where did we think we'd be this week when we started the first week in January. And I don't think in any of our markets we really were thinking that we'd be dealing with what we're dealing with right now. So, I think, maybe, what we'll do is we'll start with cheese. Jake, when we were entering the year, if I remember correctly, we were pretty bearish the cheese market, and if we were talking about what we thought the second quarter was going to bring in cheese, I didn't think it was a market that was going to be up 8 cents today and in the seventies, and probably, going higher over the rest of the week. So, what do you think is going on in cheese, and compare and contrast what we thought would happen at the beginning of the year and what we're seeing right now? Jacob Menge: I would say cheese has probably been the most in line with our expectations of all our commodities from where we started the year. We were bearish, and I would argue we saw that bearishness, right? I mean, we were in the 140s for a while in both blocks and barrels, and so, I think, yeah, we've seen a pretty good push the past week or two. But otherwise, I think cheese, more or less, went in line with what we expected. Demand's been off a little bit. We've seen exports numbers are starting to look pretty good, but in general, sluggish has been what it's felt like for most of the year up until the past few weeks. I'd say cheese kind of went along with what we expected, and it's been this cycle that we've seen for about a year now, right? We get a good push higher. Last year in July, we saw a pretty good push up into, I think, the upper 180s, and then, we seemed to kind of kill demand [inaudible 00:02:57] we've been getting to those levels. And then, we've fallen into the 130s, 140s, low 150s, that generates some more demand, and we yo-yo from there. So, yeah, I wouldn't say anything too crazy from expectations on the cheese side. Joshua White: You asked at the beginning of the year, would we have expected prices in our market conditions to be where they're at now on April 22nd? And I just did a quick look back right when you asked that, just to see what our commercial meeting notes and what our dialog and discussion are.

Steph Richards, And Y Et, Riley Mulherkar, Antoine Drye, Jun Iida, Keyon Harrold, Nir Felder, Mary Halvorson, Trevor Dunn, Ches Smith, Anna Webber, Tim Berne / Hank Roberts / Aurora Nealand, george (John Hollenbeck, Anna Webber, Aurora Nealand, Chiquita Magic), Marianne Trudel & John Hollenbeck, Benjamin DeschampsPlaylist: Steph Richards, featuring Joshua White, Stomu Takeishi, Gerald Cleaver & Max Jaffe - Power VibeAnd Y Et, featuring Steph Richards, Kelsey Mines & Nic Jenkins - I Can't Think That Far AheadRiley Mulherkar - Ride or DieAntoine Drye with Strings - Send in the ClownsJun Lida, featuring Aubrey Johnson, Masami Kuroki, Josh Nelson & Xavier Lecouturier - EvergreenKeyon Harrold - The IntellectualNir Felder - Cold HeavenMary Halvorson - Collapsing MouthTrevor Dunn's Trio Convulsant - Saint-MedardChes Smith - Remote ConvivialAnna Webber - WinceTim Berne, Hank Roberts, Aurora Nealand - Framedgeorge, featuring John Hollenbeck, Anna Webber, Aurora Nealand, Chiquita Magic - O'KeefeMarianne Trudel, John Hollenbeck - Tension and happinessBenjamin Deschamps - Fearless

Speaking is becoming more and more of a priority for many authors looking to grow their professional brand, so we've invited Josh White, the Managing Director of Epic Keynotes, to explain how to begin developing your speaker brand, where your book fits in, and goals to consider.Joshua White launched Epic Keynotes to help companies and speakers leverage the full potential of speaking engagements. Epic's business model does not quantify bookings as the measure of success; instead, Epic focuses on generating the maximum impact possible for its clients. To that end, Epic works not just with thought leaders but with leaders of thought, those rare individuals who can impart something so profound that it will stay with audiences for the rest of their lives.Over the past decade, Joshua has been at the forefront of the professional speaking industry, working with some of the world's most renowned keynote speakers and corporate clients and charting a new direction for the sector. With Epic Keynotes, he helped pioneer a new approach to booking keynote speakers, from a transactional bureau to a consultant for both corporate clients and the keynote speakers themselves. Learn more at www.epickeynotes.com and follow both Josh and Epic Keynotes on LinkedIn.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, & LinkedIn.

To discuss how Washington has viewed China-India ties and the role of the China factor in the U.S.-India partnership, host Tanvi Madan interviews two guests who have served across three presidential administrations: George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Lisa Curtis is senior fellow and director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security; Joshua White is professor of practice of international affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS and a nonresident fellow at the Brookings Institution. Show notes and transcript. Listen to Global India on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn about other Brookings podcasts from the Brookings Podcast Network.  

Swans Crossing peaks way too early. So does television.

On Aug. 18, 1969, legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix stepped onto the stage at the Woodstock, N.Y., Music Festival and embarked upon an uninterrupted set lasting nearly two hours--one of the longest performances of his career.FOUR MONTHS LATER...........December 31, 1969 -Prior to their two concerts later that evening, Hendrix and his Band Of Gypsys held an afternoon sound check and rehearsal at the Fillmore East.Fillmore East, New York Two Shows Prior to their two concerts later that evening, Hendrix and his Band Of Gypsys held an afternoon sound check and rehearsal at the Fillmore East. Later that evening, before a sold out crowd of 2,639, Hendrix rang in the New Year and new decade with two unforgettable performances. The evening's festivities opened with a spirited set by the Voices Of East Harlem, an enthusiastic young gospel ensemble. With the anticipation of the sold out Fillmore audience heightened to fever pitch, Hendrix led his trio through a scintillating, seventy-five minute opening performance. None of the eleven songs presented had yet to grace an Experience album. In the place of signature songs like “Purple Haze” and “All Along The Watchtower” were confident renditions of “Izabella” and “Hear My Train A Comin'”. At midnight, Kip Cohen, the venue's master of ceremonies, rang in the new year and decade buffeted by Guy Lombardo's “Auld Lang Syne”. Never one to be upstaged, Jimi and company greeted the joyous house with their own inspired reading of the holiday staple. For Amalie Rothschild, the Fillmore East's house photographer, the experience was an unforgettable one. “Then there was the countdown at midnight. It was the countdown that was a real scream. We're talking about the end of the Sixties. December 31, 1969 turning into January 1, 1970–.A new decade. This was significant. After all, we were living through it and we knew that the Sixties were the Sixties. We had this big countdown on the [Joshua White] light show screen with this big clock 10, 9, 8, 7, 6…and everybody is yelling together. Then the light show screen pulls up and everybody is on stage–all the crew and the musicians. Hendrix, who is now on stage, launches into this amazing rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne' and I filmed it [excerpts of Rothschild's color film footage can be seen in the VHS/DVD Band Of Gypsys]. This was history in the making. You could not miss this. His performance was just so inspired. It was just terrific and I can't find the words to describe it.” The recordings which make up both Band Of Gypsys and its two disc sequel Live At The Fillmore East certainly bear out Rothschild's remembrances. Jimi's celebrated work with the Band Of Gypsys stands among his most impressive and lasting achievements. After the show, Ian Dove of Record Mirror interviewed Jimi Hendrix for the January 10, 1970 edition of the British paper. Later that night, Hendrix retreated to The Café Caliph (previously known as The Café Au Go Go) in Greenwich Village where he joined The James Cotton Blues Band on stage for a jam.

64. Dave Markel: The 2023 Year-end Episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. 2023 has been an amazing year of growth for Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. It's terribly sad that there is a need for this podcast to exist in our world. Yet, it's a blessing to provide this platform for victims and survivors who willing to share their stories of rape and sexual assault. These narratives not only help the guests but also offer healing and growth to the listener. I'm also grateful to have professional guests who bring tremendous insights and education on trauma-informed approaches, teach us various tactics to stay safe, and how to thrive despite the horrors of rape and sexual assault. This week's list of clips are from the episodes of the following guests, in this order:  Nicole Florisi; Von Kleam; Arci Grey; Haley Roma; Caroline Markel Hammond; Anne Winslow; Tracy Matheson; Amanda Coleman; Julien Jones; Alan Manwaring; Leanne Cameron; Donnell Cameron; Tim Cocanougher; McCall Allen; Katie Stewart; Cassie Nicholas; Nicole Snell; Mallory Tingey; and Joshua White. The growth of this podcast this year has been beyond my wildest dreams. And I truly hope it continues to grow and to bring help and healing to all my listeners, regardless of your reason for listening in. I hope you're more than just a casual listener though. I hope you're a regular listener/subscriber who is growing and healing, or growing in your knowledge and understanding of what it means to be trauma-informed, as well as provide trauma-informed responses and services to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. As always, please remember to Start by Believing, in order to help bring justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. And please remember to hit the subscribe button on the platform provider page that you use to listen to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. davemarkel@gmail.com #thrivivors #thejanbrobergfoundation #janbroberg #safeinharmsway #epizonstrategy #intentionallyfearless #thelastimsorry #feelingsmall #sasspodcast #retiredcop #traumainformed #traumainformedexpert #sexassaultvictim #survivorsunite #rapevictim #sexualassaultsurvivorstories #podcast #markelconsulting #jessicapridelawfirm #gettraumainformed #safeinharmsway #projectbeloved #saan #irishangel #crimevictimsassistancecenter #coloradoassociationofsexcrimeinvestigators #girlsfightback #outdoordefense #worthfightingfor #thejanbrobergshow #thrivivors #thejanbrobergfoundation #sassyselfdefenseguide #badassselfdefense #imworthfightingfor #vawa #ashforduniversity #amandacoleman #remembermolly #fightrapeculture #forcescience

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.

WARNING: This episode is explicit and detailed in the descriptions of rape and sexual assault. It is not appropriate for children, and extreme discretion is advised in keeping the listening audience restricted to only appropriately aged and emotionally capable persons.  I am honored to introduce you to another brave and strong voice of a survivor of intra-familial sexual assault/rape who reached out to me through a social media message, offering to be on the show to tell his story. Joshua White found Sexual Assault Survivor Stories through a SASS promo post on LinkedIn and messaged me saying that he had decided he was ready to tell his story as part of furthering his healing journey. There are several amazing components to this episode…one is that Joshua is a former, full-time, active duty US Army Soldier, and his military occupation was as a Criminal Investigations Division Special Agent, which is the organization that I worked for for nearly 6 years as a Highly Qualified Expert supervising training and curriculum for the CID Sexual Assault Investigations Division, and where I co-managed the Special Victims Unit Investigations Course that Joshua refers to in this episode (now known as the Special Victims Capabilities Course). I had completed my assignment at Ft. Leonard Wood by the time Joshua went through the course, but it's awesome to know that we have that commonality! And Joshua still serves in the US Army Reserves! Thank you to Joshua, his wife, and his entire family for the sacrifices that they've made and continue to make to help make our country safe! However, I think one of the greatest parts of this interview is that Joshua hopes to encourage others to do what he did: tell their rape or sexual assault story on this podcast, because he feels that someone out there who is willing to do so may have something very important to say that we all need to hear. That's the premise here at SASS…providing a platform for victims and survivors to tell their stories, not only for their own healing process, but so that others who are victims and survivors can feel the camaraderie between all of us who share in the commonality of the impacts of rape and sexual assault. And that doesn't always mean victims and survivors; this podcast is for everyone, including criminal justice professionals, victim advocates and other care providers, HR personnel, executives, education personnel, lawyers in multiple fields of expertise…you name it, this podcast is for you: Joshua wants you to hear what he has to say. And so do I. Because we all know someone whose life has been affected by rape or sexual assault. Thank you for tuning in. https://saprea.org https://www.instagram.com/cieralancaster/

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Joshua White returns to discuss the role of peer support in the psychedelic ecosystem. Joshua (he/him) is founder and executive director of Fireside Project and has prior experience as a volunteer counselor on a hotline and as a volunteer at the Zendo Project. He has also practiced law as a deputy city attorney at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office, where he focused on suing business exploiting vulnerable communities. He also co-taught a nationally-renowned clinic at Yale Law School. In this conversation, Joshua shares updates from the first two years of Fireside Project, the psychedelic peer support hotline. He mentions that the hotline has grown nearly 1,000% since their first month, with the number receiving 1,500 calls this past month. Joshua also discusses the intricacies of peer support, sharing why he thinks this form of support is particularly well-suited to psychedelic experiences and how he understands the relationship between psychotherapy and peer support. In closing, Joshua reminds listeners that Fireside Project is available to take calls from anyone working through a psychedelic experience—whether they are in the midst of an altered state of mind or seeking to integrate a past experience.    In this episode: When to call the psychedelic peer support hotline The history of peer support and when it may be helpful Why Joshua believes its important for peer support volunteers to have had their own psychedelic experiences The ways peer support and psychotherapy differ The limits of peer support How peer support is similar to the methods used in MDMA-assisted therapy Critiques of peer support Joshua has heard and his responses The relationship between peer support and theoretical frameworks in psychotherapy    Quotes: “In non-psychedelic peer support, often the peer-ness starts with a pathology—alcohol use disorder, tobacco use disorder, etc. Psychedelic peer support, the idea is that having had a psychedelic experience by itself is the layer of peer-ness that's needed to go deeper with someone regardless of other aspects of your identity you may have.” [8:55] “One of the, I think, key parts of peer support is that we don't interpret a caller's experience for them. We are present with them so that they can interpret their experience and we can create a safe and non-judgmental space for them to engage in that kind of interpretation.” [18:32] “I think especially with an experience as vast as the type that can be precipitated by psychedelics, having multiple forms of support is essential.” [22:23]   Links: Fireside Project website Fireside Project on Instagram Fireside Project on Twitter Previous episode: Insights Gained from the First Year of Fireside Project with Joshua White Previous episode: Fireside Project: The World's First Psychedelic Hotline with Joshua White and Hanifa Nayo Washington Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

In this episode, David interviews two founding members of Fireside Project: activist, healing justice practitioner, musician, and Chief Ambassador, Hanifa Nayo Washington; and lawyer, aspiring researcher, and Executive Director, Joshua White, Esq. Fireside Project was created after White volunteered for a help line for years and realized a few things: that follow-up calls made a big difference; that the state of mental health in the U.S. was a disaster (he was talking to some of the same people for years); and that while psychedelics were becoming popular, they would likely only be accessible to the wealthy. Alongside Washington, they realized the most effective thing they could do would be creating a free help line where people could call for peer support during a psychedelic experience, and receive support in integrating that experience afterward. They've focused on finding volunteers who may be marginalized or who have been persecuted from the war on drugs, but most importantly, have real experience and true compassion (rather than letters after their name proving their credentials). They are on track to receive 10,000 calls over their first two years. They discuss Fireside's Burning Man origin story; the serendipity they've seen in the organization's beginnings and so many calls; where the name came from; how they prepare volunteers; what true equity looks like; and how, while it's a common challenge for therapists and facilitators to hold back and not try to fix a problem, that may be even more important here. Fireside Project takes calls every day from 11am – 11pm PST, and while there is an app you can download, they recommend saving their number in your phone for when you need it (62-FIRESIDE). And to destroy the notion of being afraid to ask for help, they encourage everyone to share their stories on social media: the times that you've used Fireside Project or the times you had a challenging experience and wish you had known about them. Many newcomers have no idea this support exists, and it could truly be life-changing for them. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Have you ever wondered if psychedelic experiences are safe or how to make them safer? How can we support each other better to get through challenging situations? We'll discuss all this and more with Hanifa Washington and Joshua White, leaders of Fireside Project, the psychedelic peer-support hotline. We'll explore the healing power of community and the beauty of being present to listen to someone else while they navigate unknown territory under the hood of their consciousness car. Discover how Fireside Project is revolutionizing peer support and creating safe space for navigating and unpacking psychedelic journeys by checking out their website (https://firesideproject.org) or calling 62-FIRESIDE. Tune in to this episode of The Psychedelic Report to invite more community, empathic listening, and self-compassion into your life.

SPECIAL Easter episode! This is a fun, original story written by Joshua White. Our tale will follow a family of  itty bitty mice as they follow Jesus and witness Easter for themselves. We hope you enjoy this creative story and tune in for our regular Easter episodes in the future.  Thanks for listening! To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com

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Thirty years ago, Seema Sirohi first moved to Washington as a journalist charged with covering India's relationship with the United States. At the time, Washington saw India as a problem—rather than a useful part of its foreign policy solution—to big, complex global challenges. Today, the situation could not be more different: the United States and India are deeply enmeshed in a strategic partnership that runs the gamut, from space to terrorism, and from climate change to technology. Seema, a U.S.-based columnist for the Economic Times, narrates this tectonic shift in a new book, Friends with Benefits: The India-U.S. Story.On this week's show, she joins Milan to discuss the book and her own personal journey. They discuss the evolution of U.S.-India ties over the past three decades, including the rocky years of the early 1990s, the breakthrough in the George W. Bush administration, and the setbacks towards the end of India's UPA-2 government. Plus, the two discuss the Washington establishment's blind spots on both China and Pakistan and how these have repeatedly come at the cost of greater cooperation with India in years past. Narayan Lakshmanan, “Review of Seema Sirohi's Friends with Benefits: The India-U.S. Story—Ringside view to bilateral ballet,” Hindu, February 17, 2023.“Southern Asia's Nuclear Future with Ashley J. Tellis,” Grand Tamasha, October 26, 2022.“U.S.-India Ties After the ‘2+2' Summit,” with Joshua White, Grand Tamasha, April 27, 2022.

Here is some leftover material from my interview with Joshua White that covers The Who shows, Jimi Hendrix's famous performances, and Woodstock. A must hear for psychedelic rock fans!

Everything you need to know about Married at First Sight's most outspoken bride Melinda Willis, including the reality stars she previously dated! MAFS isn't Layton Mills first reality TV appearance! Secret actors, influencers, reality stars and models exposed! All the details about who this season's villain(s) will be! Shannon Adams QUITS the show after DUMPING Caitlin McConville for his EX-FIANCEE! The truth behind Melissa Sheppard's 'horny older bride' portrayal and BTS details about what was REALLY going on in her marriage with Joshua White! Plus Melissa is 'distraught' over slut-shaming! The MAFS 2023 CHEATING scandal revealed! All the details about Melinda and Harrison Boon's EXPLOSIVE feud at the first dinner party! PLUS LOTS MORE! Listen to the bonus Patreon episode 'Love Triangle's Leesh tells-all!' here! Get your personalised skincare regime from Software Skincare here! Want more of the latest gossip? So Dramatic! has a BRAND NEW podcast - 'So Dramatic! DAILY!' Visit the SO DRAMATIC! ONLINE website and sign up for our newsletter! Follow So Dramatic! on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, TIK TOK, and join the PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP! Get extra hot tea on PATREON! Got a hot tip, request, question, or receipts? Contact: tips@sodramaticmedia.com Got a media enquiry? Contact: hello@sodramaticmedia.com For partnerships and advertising enquiries please contact: Megan@sodramaticmedia.com This is an independent podcast by entertainment journalist Megan Pustetto, who is dedicated to bringing you the hottest tea to your ears each week! The best way you can support So Dramatic! is by subscribing, leaving a (gushing!) review, (five star!) rating and super spreading the word on social media with your followers (or haters!) - you will be doing God's work!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we finish our conversation with renowned liquid light show artist, Joshua White, whose light show backed many bands from Janis Joplin and Big Brother, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, and of course The Doors. You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage as well to Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors (@TheDirtyDoors on Twitter) for additional research and lastly the Mild Equator (mildequator.com). Music from this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America (https://youtube.com/@cristiancornejo).

In this episode, we talk with renowned liquid light show artist, Joshua White, whose light show backed many bands from Janis Joplin and Bug Hrithers, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, and of course The Doors. We learn about what got him into the business, his relationship with Bill Graham, the specifics on the Fillmore East, and more!You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com. I want to give special thanks to podcast consultant Jim Cherry who authored The Doors Examined and the Last Stage as well to Reed Barrickman of The Dirty Doors (@TheDirtyDoors on Twitter) for additional research and lastly to Logan Jansen and Chris Simondet at the Mild Equator (mildequator.com). Music from this podcast was done by Cristian Cornejo of the Jimbo Tribute Band from South America (https://youtube.com/@cristiancornejo).

On this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Juliana Milligan joins to discuss her recent article (co-authored with Joshua White of Fireside Project) on warning signs when selecting a psychedelic facilitator. Juliana is an ibogaine specialist who has been working in the ibogaine treatment community for 10 years. Having been formerly opioid-dependent and incarcerated herself, she currently works at the Center for Optimal Living where she runs the psychedelic education and training program. Juliana additionally works with clients doing preparation and integration of Ibogaine treatments through her business Inner Vision Ibogaine. In this conversation, Juliana discusses each of the 10 red flags she identified in her article. First, she discusses potential issues around sexual misconduct on the part of facilitators, emphasizing that this is a topic which always requires careful and explicit discussion well prior to the psychedelic experience. One ought to also do some individual research, as potential allegations against a facilitator are also a red flag to take seriously. Next, Juliana talks about the importance of facilitators doing a thorough medical intake. This involves getting a medical history from a potential client and checking if there are any contraindications for this person to take a psychedelic, such as dangerous interactions with prescription medications. In a similar vein, Juliana also stresses the necessity of facilitators testing the psychedelics their clients will be consuming whether they themselves provided the psychedelics or if the client brought their own substances. Willingness to test the substances in the presence of the client is definitely a good sign and shows that the facilitator values both transparency and safety.  In terms of training, Juliana highly recommends ensuring that a facilitator is trauma-informed before committing to a journey under their guidance. Knowing that a guide will be conscientious and empathetic around issues of trauma helps to ensure that the psychedelic experience doesn't itself turn in a traumatic direction. Similarly, Juliana emphasizes that facilitators should be open about the training they've received—even underground facilitators should ideally have mentors and be involved in a community of practitioners that encourages continued training. In closing, Juliana discusses the dangers of having inflated and unrealistic expectations around the healing potential of psychedelics. Facilitators who use hyperbolic language like “ten years of therapy in one night” may actually be setting up clients for more difficult experiences than they otherwise may have had due to these fantastical claims. Juliana emphasizes that psychedelic healing is a cooperative endeavor, and neither the substance nor the facilitator is solely responsible for any healing that results from the experience. Ultimately, it is the person themselves who does this work, so Juliana highly recommends finding a facilitator who acknowledges their role as primarily supportive of this healing journey, rather than someone who presents themselves as a miracle worker responsible for these positive results.   In this episode: Why having a trauma-informed facilitator is important, and what this means The dangers of psychedelic narcissism The importance of the harm reduction practice of chemically testing psychedelics Trusting your intuition and building this capacity Having healthy and reasonable expectations around the healing potential of psychedelics   Quotes: “Once you are on a psychedelic, you cannot properly consent to touch—it must be established in advance. And if [a facilitator] is saying ‘well no I need freedom in my work, I need to use my intuition' that is a major red flag.” [7:19] “It's really important that the facilitator knows exactly what is contraindicated with the medicine they're administering, and if they're not evaluating for this and if they're not familiar with medical conditions and how they interact with the medicine they're giving then they're not properly trained to be giving this medicine.” [10:14] “The only person that can really heal you is yourself and a facilitator is just there to help empower you and support you in guiding yourself. It's a collaborative relationship.” [13:44] “If a person isn't willing to be receptive to feedback, self-reflective, and take accountability, psychedelics aren't necessarily going to make them do that. And so you give psychedelics to somebody with those kinds of narcissistic traits and it can just make the narcissism worse.” [20:15]   Links: Juliana's Article with Fireside Project: Warning Signs When Selecting a Psychedelic Facilitator  Inner Vision Ibogaine: Guide to Finding an Ibogaine Clinic The Root Ibogaine Collective The Psychedelic Program at The Center for Optimal Living Juliana on Instagram Previous episode: Navigating Psychedelic Narcissism with Adam Aronovich Previous episode: Harm Reduction Through Testing Your Psychedelics with Mitchell Gomez Previous episode: When *Not* to Proceed with a Planned Psychedelic Journey with Rick Barnett, PsyD Previous episode: Fireside Project: The World's First Psychedelic Hotline with Joshua White and Hanifa Nayo Washington Previous episode: Insights Gained from the First Year of Fireside Project with Joshua White Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Joshua White returns to discuss the first year of the psychedelic peer-support line, Fireside Project. Joshua (he/him) is founder and executive director of Fireside Project and has prior experience as a volunteer counselor on a hotline and as a volunteer at the Zendo Project. He has also practiced law as a deputy city attorney at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office, where he focused on suing business exploiting vulnerable communities. He also co-taught a nationally-renowned clinic at Yale Law School. Joshua begins this conversation by sharing the success of Fireside Project in its first year of operation. The peer support line has been called over 3,100 times in the 14 months since the launch of Fireside Project, where callers have been able to receive open-ended support from compassionate peers as they navigate a psychedelic experience or attempt to integrate a previous experience.  Joshua also shares some details about the kinds of calls the line has received, such as which psychedelic substances were involved in the caller's experience, how callers were describing their experiences, and what mental health conditions callers self-reported. In terms of substances, psilocybin was the most commonly used by callers, though a wide range of different psychedelics were reported. For mental health conditions, PTSD stood out as the most frequently mentioned, though depression and anxiety were also common. Joshua mentions that he's hopeful that this data may be incredibly useful in further developing harm reduction strategies, as the dataset may help uncover previously unknown correlations.  Another aspiration for Fireside Project is ensuring equity through their Equity Initiative, which allows callers to process past psychedelic experiences with someone of a similar background. Joshua shares that this initiative will also produce original research on this topic, showing for example the kinds of benefits a caller from the BIPOC community might get through having the opportunity to integrate a past experience with a BIPOC peer.  Joshua closes this conversation with powerful words about integration and harm reduction, saying that integration is a form of harm reduction. To that end, Joshua is hopeful Fireside Project can continue offering crucial harm reduction and integration services as the organization grows and reaches beyond the niche of psychedelic enthusiasts.    In this episode: Who has been calling the peer-support line and what kind of support they are seeking How Fireside Project could potentially offset the burden on emergency services in the case of negative psychedelic experiences The diversity of Fireside Project volunteers The problems of facilitator abuse and neglect in the psychedelic space The future of Fireside Project   Quotes: “Reflective listening—which is the core, the foundation of holding space—this is really a skill that we can continue to cultivate.” [8:03] “My hope is that there's no barrier, there's no stigma, and there's no shame to reaching out.”  [12:53] “All of the lessons we learn, we really just want to share those with the public in the hope that this will lead to less risky and more fulfilling psychedelic experiences.” [17:30] “One of the things that I've noticed is—that we've noticed is—even though every single call is different in its own way, especially when someone reaches out to us in a heightened state, really validation, normalization, and reassurance often happen at the very beginning.” [25:34] “It's amazing how some of our calls are just so short because someone just wants to know that we are there.” [28:44] “As a psychedelic community, people need to stop saying that psychedelics are ten years of therapy in one night. It's just not true, and it sets people up for serious disappointment and can even be really dangerous for that reason.” [30:01]   Links: Fireside Project website Fireside Project app Fireside Project Instagram Fireside Project Twitter Fireside Project Tik Tok Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Whom do you call when you're having a “bad trip,” or just need to process a psychedelic experience that's now behind you? The Fireside Project is a psychedelic peer support line, co-founded by Hanifa Nayo Washington and Joshua White, that has been well received in the rapidly growing psychedelic community. I was curious to learn how and why it emerged, how's it going, why Hanifa thinks there are no “bad trips," and the role of psychedelics in the Black community. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.