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Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", Katherine MacLean and Eileen Hall are joined by Ixchel Bodycombe, natural mystic and world traveler extraordinaire. Katherine and Ixchel met in 2010 when Ixchel became one the first research participants in a Johns Hopkins study of psilocybin and daily meditation. At that time, Katherine had never guided a clinical psychedelic session before and Ixchel had never taken a mind-altering substance. Join us as we reminisce about those early days in the psilocybin session room and reflect on how the structure of that "spiritual practices" study has guided and informed our personal journeys and realizations over the past 15 years. As the Hopkins motto encourages us: Trust, let go and be open, as Ixchel shares her understanding of the "secret sauce" that has fueled a life of total surrender and love.The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.orgThe Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.comThe Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.comPodcast Editor: Josh Leonard

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Just because an event "has to" happen, some people think that, of course, it will happen. It ain't necessarily so! Ballard had but a few hours to solve the problem, and he knew that the answer was there, before his eyes—if he could see it in time! Momentum by Charles Dye. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are so thankful for your 5 star reviews and they are coming in faster than ever. RCraig had this to say on Apple Podcasts US, “ Sci-Fi at its best! This is the best of the best sci-fi podcasts. I love the stories and the narration and I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who like science fiction!” Thanks RCraig for the 5 stars and that awesome review. We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, if you think we deserve it. And even though Spotify doesn't allow reviews you can give us 5 stars on Spotify, where we currently enjoy a 4.9 rating.Thanks for everything you do to support our podcast.Another podcast and another author makes his debut. Charles Dye was born in San Fernando, California, in 1925. His first published story, The Last Orbit, appeared in the February 1950 issue of Amazing Stories. He is credited with having written seventeen short stories and one novel. One of the stories Charles Dye is known for wasn't actually written by him. If you open Planet Stories magazine from July 1952, you'll find The Man Who Staked the Stars credited to Dye. However, the story was actually written by Katherine MacLean, who was briefly married to him. The reason MacLean gave Dye credit remains unknown.By the way, The Man Who Staked the Stars is a novella—a work of fiction longer than a short story but shorter than a full-length novel, typically ranging from 17,500 to 40,000 words, according to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.Let's peel back the pages of Future combined with Science Fiction Stories in July 1951 to page 59, Momentum by Charles Dye…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, I don't normally do this but the story you will hear next on the podcast is one of my favorites, The last living man on a world rendered utterly lifeless by all–consuming fire– how could he start life alone? Adam and No Eve by Alfred Bester.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The mountain men who opened up the frontier in the west weren't settlers, they were trappers, traders, fighters and gunmen — the men who didn't fit back home. The kind of men who will be needed on the frontier of space… Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.As we get ready to celebrate our 3rd anniversary, we thought it was the perfect time to try something new! Today's story is a great example—it shares the same title as yesterday's, but it's by a completely different author and tells a totally different tale. And that's not the only first! We're also thrilled to welcome author Katherine MacLean to the podcast for the very first time.Katherine Anne MacLean was born in 1925 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and she was one of the early female voices in science fiction. Unlike some women writers of the 1950s who used male pen names, MacLean published most of her work under her own name. She made her debut with Defense Mechanism in the October 1949 issue of Astounding Science Fiction, and over the years, she wrote more than 40 short stories—most of them in the 1950s, though she kept writing all the way into the 1990s.Katherine MacLean even got a chance to write for television! She penned an episode for the 1962 British sci-fi series Out of This World, which was hosted by none other than Boris Karloff. Her episode, Pictures Don't Lie, aired on August 11, 1962, and was based on her short story of the same name. Out of This World on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhWWABp1BJ4Her work also made it to the big screen—her 1953 short story The Carnivore was adapted into the 2016 Brazilian film Carnívora. Let's flip through the May 1954 issue of Science Fiction Adventures magazine and turn to page 78, Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Adventure flamed in Mr. Meek's timorous heart, the surge of battle and singing blades. And so, with a rocket-ship for his steed and a ray-gun for his sword, he sallied forth ... carrying cavalier justice to the resentful shining stars. Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

The tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Paul Belcher for his 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “My New Favorite Podcast. I'm so impressed with this unassuming, yet extremely entertaining podcast. I love the narration, the little facts about each story, and the interesting mix of authors and different sub genres within the overarching sci-fi subject. It's been fun rediscovering classics and hearing some of the more obscure authors for my first time. Thanks Scott - I appreciate your hard work and dedication!” Paul we appreciate your spectacular review and thanks for listening!! If you haven't already left us a 5 star review, if you think we deserve it, we would appreciate it if you did.Like others we've featured on the podcast Clyde Beck was a science fiction fan before he was a sci-fi author. His short stories were published only four times, first in 1930, then in 1947, 1950 and 1953. Beck was born in California in 1912 and died there in 1986.Collision Orbit was published in Planet Stories magazine in the summer of 1950. Two other stories we've shared on the podcast appeared in that issue, Flowering Evil by Margaret St. Clair and The Enormous Word by William Oberfield. Turn to page 48, Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, same title, different story, The mountain men who opened up the frontier in the west weren't settlers, they were trappers, traders, fighters and gunmen — the men who didn't fit back home. The kind of men who will be needed on the frontier of space… Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================

A cutting-edge exploration of the role of psychedelics in the end-of-life experience• Outlines 10 steps for dying gracefully with the help of psychedelics, including how to navigate the complex legal landscape and find the right guide and therapy• Looks at clinical studies of psychedelics from UCLA, Johns Hopkins, and NYU School of Medicine that show dramatic lessening of end-of-life anxiety in terminally ill patients• Shares wisdom from experts on psychedelic research and palliative care, including Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, Ira Byock, and Anthony BossisExamining the evolving landscape that is found around end-of-life psychedelic care, Dr. Richard Louis Miller, a clinical psychologist for more than half a century, looks at how LSD, MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca can be vital tools in allowing individuals in all stages of life to confront fears of dying and, in so doing, lead richer lives.Miller shares wisdom from experts on the frontiers of psychedelic research and palliative care—including Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, Ira Byock, and Anthony Bossis—and examines cutting-edge studies from Johns Hopkins, UCLA, and NYU School of Medicine that show dramatically decreased anxiety in terminally ill patients through the use of psychedelics. He explores how different substances can help the dying overcome their end-of-life distress. He also provides testimony from researchers and patients participating in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy that helps convey the experience of ego death at the heart of the psychedelic experience.Miller outlines 10 steps for dying gracefully, without fear, with the help of psychedelics. He examines how to navigate the complex legal landscape and find the right guide, dose, and therapy. He also includes reflections from key figures in the psychedelic community as well as some of his own psychedelically informed mystical and near-death experiences.Revealing psychedelics as a portal of transformation, Miller shows how they are singularly valuable in helping individuals face the end of life with courage and serenity.Richard Louis Miller, M.A., Ph.D., has been a clinical psychologist for more than 60 years. He is host of the internet radio broadcast Mind Body Health & Politics, the founder of the internationally acclaimed Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program, and creator of the Health Sanctuary at Wilbur Hot Springs. He has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan and Stanford University and an advisor on the President's Commission on Mental Health. He lives in Fort Bragg and Wilbur Hot Springs, California.https://www.drrichardlouismiller.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming. Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: “The Snowball Effect” by Katherine MacLean first appeared in the September 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. What if we had a mathematically formula that could explain how an organization could grow at an exponential rate? A Ponzi scheme is designed by a sociologist, and has two professors test it on a women's sewing club. Things get a bit out of hand in a short time!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Snowball Effect” by Katherine MacLean: https://amzn.to/47UKm0qWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 16, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/snowballeffect

Dr. Richard Miller is my special guest tonight to discuss how top researchers were carrying out experiments with psychedelic drugs under the direction of the government.  Embracing the revival of psychedelic research and the discovery of new therapeutic uses, clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Louis Miller discusses what is happening today in psychedelic medicine--and what will happen in the future--with top researchers and thinkers in this field, including Rick Doblin, Stanislav Grof, James Fadiman, Julie Holland, Dennis McKenna, David Nichols, Charles Grob, Phil Wolfson, Michael and Annie Mithoefer, Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, and Robert Whitaker.  Dr. Miller and his contributors cover the tumultuous history of early psychedelic research brought to a halt 50 years ago by the U.S. government as well as offering non-technical summaries of the most recent studies with MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca. They explore the biochemistry of consciousness and the use of psychedelics for self-discovery and healing. They discuss the use of psilocybin for releasing fear in the terminally ill and the potential for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD. They examine Dr. Charles Grob's research on the indigenous use and therapeutic properties of ayahuasca and Dr. Gabor Mate's attempt to transport this plant medicine to a clinical setting with the help of Canada's Department of National Health.  Dr. Miller and his contributors explore the ongoing efforts to restore psychedelic therapies to the health field, the growing threat of overmedication by the pharmaceutical industry, and the links between psychiatric drugs and mental illness. They also discuss the newly shifting political climate and the push for new research, offering hope for an end to the War on Drugs and a potential renaissance of research into psychedelic medicines around the world.Follow Our Other ShowsFollow UFO WitnessesFollow Crime Watch WeeklyFollow Paranormal FearsFollow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle StoriesJoin our Patreon for ad-free listening and more bonus content.Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradioFollow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio

Psychedelic people are practicing at the very edge of anyone else's comfort zone,” says psychologist Katherine MacLean, author of the psychedelic memoir “Midnight Water.” MacLean was a pioneering psychedelic researcher at Johns Hopkins, who then left her job to pursue her own unconventional psychedelic journey. She talks with Steve Paulson about her work as a psychedelic guide, her personal history with psychoactive substances, and why she reveres the Mexican healer Maria Sabina.Original Air Date: August 30, 2024Interviews In This Hour: Guests: Katherine MacLeanFor more from Luminous: ttbook.org/luminous

It's easy to get caught up in the hype about how psychedelics might revolutionize the treatment of mental illness. But there are also lots of ethical concerns. And probably none are so troubling as the charges of exploitation and cultural appropriation. The fact is, the knowledge about many psychedelics — like magic mushrooms and ayahuasca — comes from the sacred ceremonies of Indigenous cultures. But over the past century, Western scientists and pharmaceutical companies have been going into these cultures, collecting plants and synthesizing their chemical compounds.Even if science is all about building on the knowledge of earlier discoveries, what is the psychedelic industry's ethical responsibility? Can psychedelics be decolonized?Original Air Date: October 21, 2023Interviews In This Hour: The Tragic Story of Maria Sabina's Sacred Mushrooms — Empowering Indigenous voices in the psychedelic industry — The long history of psychedelic theft — Spirit Medicine: Yuria Celidwen's vision for an ethical psychedelicsGuests: Michael Pollan, Dennis McKenna, Erika Dyck, Katherine MacLean, Sutton King, Rachel Fernandez, Lucas Richert, Yuria CelidwenNever want to miss an episode? Subscribe to the podcast.Want to hear more from us, including extended interviews and favorites from the archive? Subscribe to our newsletter.

This week's story is The Snowball Effect by Katherine MacLean. In a clash between academia and administration, a university president challenges the real-world value of sociology, prompting an experiment that could change the world forever or at the very least one sewing circle.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", Katherine MacLean and Eileen Hall are joined by Rebekah Dawn, a mother, mental health professional, death medicine weaver, artist, and steward of a magical, mystical garden labyrinth in southern Illinois. Rebekah was initiated into the death space as she cared for her dying child years ago, and has since walked with many individuals and families as they navigate the shadow spaces of death and grief. In this conversation, we explore the necessity of safe, communal spaces for expressing grief, the creation of beauty in the midst of tragedy, and the function of movement and dance during grief. Make sure to listen all the way to the end to find out what Rebekah reveals about the key to walking the labyrinth.The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.orgThe Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.comThe Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.comPodcast Editor: Josh Leonard

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www.taletelllerclub.com Our featured sci-fi shorts for this week are listed belowFevers and Physicians in Space byRobert Silverberg; Murray Leinster; Lester del Rey; Robert Sheckley; Jesse Franklin Bone; Lyn Venable; Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.; Katherine MacLean; William Morrison; Jack G. Huekels; Floyd L. Wallace; Charles Beaumont; Winston K. Marks; Richard Matheson; Larry MaddockPublication date 2023-03-10Topics librivox, audiobooks, science fiction, medicine, doctor, medicalLanguage EnglishLibriVox recording of Fevers and Physicians in Space (Ed Reads Short Sci-fi, vol. II) by Various.Read in English by Edmund BloxamI: ‘Pandemic' by Jesse F. BoneA deadly pandemic consumes the world (blah blah blah - you know the rest). If only THAT was the cure to the real one?II: ‘2BR02B' by Kurt VonnegutI wanna live forever...and have kids...but what about the consequences?III: ‘The Beautiful People' by Charles BeaumontWhy would you not want to be beautiful? Like every else.Now, now, don't be difficult.IV: ‘Operation Distress' by Lester del ReyOne man alone in the depths of space...suddenly struck with illness...if he returns to Earth, he could infect the world!V: ‘Doctor' by Murray LeinsterIn the complex logistics of interstellar travel, the only way to cordon of the deadly plague is to ghettoize entire planets and let everyone die. Problem solved.But does a Zero-plague strategy really work?VI: ‘John's Other Practice' by Winston K. MarksMalpractice? Or will technology be allowed to innovate health care? Can Dr. Klinghammer convince the authorities that the corporation is not trying to scam them?VII: ‘Bolden's Pets' by F. L. WallaceI have a disease and all the planet's natives gave me was this lousy pet. But at least I have a cute pet now. Or do I?VIII: ‘The Addicts' by William MorrisonAnother kind of disease. This time with a flawless and simple cure.But what if he won't take it? What if he's fatalistic about the strange creatures outside in space?IX: ‘The Man Who Made the World' by Richard Matheson"Who is this strange patient I must see, nurse? He seems a bit of a brat."X: ‘Contagion' by Katherine MacleanWhen colonizing a new planet, please remember: look out for new contagions, pay attention to the fact that your body can't digest the food (genetic manipulation required!)And beefcakes. Watch out for beefcakes.XI: ‘Breeder Reaction' by Winston K MarksFinally, the medical scientists get hold of the new beauty product. The 'Mad Men' types try to cover up their sloppiness, and their bellies...XII: ‘The Disembodied Man' by Larry MaddockA cure for death itself! It'll take some patience though. And a mysterious voice.XIII: ‘Advanced Chemistry' by Jack G. HuekelsNo, it's actually a cure for death this time. For real. But accidents will happen...XIV: ‘Bad Medicine' by Robert SheckleyA man intent on murder attempts a common therapy for psychosis. With disastrous results.XV: ‘Homesick' by Lyn VenableSpace, full of pathogens and allergens the human body can't cope with. Especially on...alien...planets.XVI: ‘Heart' by Henry Slesar"Money!" the big man cried. "How much money would it take to get me repaired?""But it's not a matter of money—""Don't give me that!" Monk put his jacket on with a violent motion.The physician shrugged. "Money doesn't buy health.""Doesn't it?" The patient gave an abrupt laugh.XIX: ‘The Happy Unfortunate' by Robert Silverberg'Healthy little ape'—those were the words he used. He told my grandmother I'd get bigger and bigger, that no amount of surgery could make me small and handsome, that I was fit only for space and didn't belong in Yawk. So I left for space the next morning.--Summary by The Reader

Dr. Katherine MacLean leads a meditation practice called RAFT: Remembering to be Aware of Feelings in your body and Trust your experience. Katherine says that mushrooms shared this practice with her as a way to help others access the space of psychedelics from a sober standpoint. Episode 146: RAFT Meditation with Dr. Katherine MacLeanPre-order Scott Snibbe's new book How to Train a Happy Mind, with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Save your order number for an invitation to a special pre-release event.Support the show

Ten years ago Dr. Katherine MacLean conducted the first scientific study of the combined effects of psychedelics with meditation. The encouraging results of the study showed the long-term beneficial effects these substances can have on our concentration, emotion regulation, openness, wellbeing, and happiness. In our conversation I learned what psychedelics have in common with meditation and how they can compliment one another. Katherine also shared when psychedelics aren't useful or even when they can be harmful. She offers careful advice as to when these substances might be of benefit and when they aren't. Episode 145: Psychedelics, Meditation, and Buddhism with Dr. Katherine MacLeanPre-order Scott Snibbe's new book How to Train a Happy Mind, with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Save your order number for an invitation to a special pre-release event.Support the show

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At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Katherine MacLean conducted legal clinical trials of psilocybin.  She was a lead researcher and session guide on the first study to test the combined effects of high-dose psilocybin, daily meditation training and integration support. Her research on meditation and psilocybin indicates that these practices can promote positive and lasting changes in concentration, emotion regulation, openness, well-being, and prosocial traits.Check out her new Book! - https://www.myvermontbookstore.com/book/9798986532479_______________________________________________NEW ALBUM OUT NOW! - "Music For The Deck of the Titanic" - LISTEN / BUYUPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsNov 7 - Los Angeles, CA w/Marieme!Dec 15-18 - Esalen Institute, CAFeb 4-10 - Ceremony Retreat at Reunion, Costa RicaPATREON / GIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. COMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleMEDITATIONS by East Forest on Spotify & AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeConnect with the Forest - Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", Katherine MacLean and Eileen Hall are in conversation with their dear friend Charles Lawrence. The list of Charlie's lifetime adventures is long and surprising, but the most important thing for you to know is that he has survived being struck by lightning more than once! Enjoy your deep dive into his magical and fun world.The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.orgThe Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.comThe Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.comPodcast Editor: Josh Leonard

Dr. Katherine MacLean is a neuroscientist, writer, research scientist, mother, and adventure-seeker. Dr. Maclean thought she would study anthropology, religion, or pre-Med when she first started undergraduate school. She had many interests including genetics, spirituality, and the brain. She recalls “I took an anthropology of religion course, and that's when I first learned about Shamanic and spiritual ceremonies that could trigger changes in the brain that created visions that created the experience of real-life entities.” At the time, she also took psychology courses and learned there was a rhesus macaque lab in the basement. She wanted to find out what those monkeys were doing in the basement so with the help of her undergrad mentor, Yale Cohen, she was able to corral all of her disparate interests and combine them with her passion to forge a new research path that combined her work on mindfulness research while earning her doctorate at UC-Davis and her psilocybin research at Johns Hopkins University where she completed her postdoctoral fellowship in psychopharmacology. In this podcast interview, Dr. MacLean brings us back to her undergraduate and graduate experiences and shares the critical events and people that led her to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Neuroscience and attend UC-Davis for her PhD in Research Psychology as well as attending Johns Hopkins University for her postdoctoral fellowship in psychopharmacology. She shares her experience visiting graduate schools and how she mentioned her interest in studying psychedelics “just to see how they would respond.” At the time, serious research on psychedelics was not happening so Dr. MacLean combined her interests and passion to establish a legitimate line of groundbreaking research studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. Her research suggests that psychedelic medicines can enhance openness to new experiences and promote mental health and emotional well-being throughout the life span. Dr. MacLean co-founded and directed the first center for psychedelic training and education in New York, was featured in the New Yorker article entitled “The Trip Treatment by Michael Pollan, and her TED Talks have been viewed nearly fifty thousand times. She was one of the lead researchers on the Shamatha Project, which was a groundbreaking study of the effects of intensive meditation on psychological and brain function. When she was a research follow and faculty member at Johns Hopkins, she apprenticed with and was supervised by two of the world's top psychedelic therapists – Bill Richards, PhD, and Mary Cosimano, LSW – learning how to effectively and safely support people before, during, and after high-dose psychedelic experiences. When reflecting on your journey and her professional career, Dr. MacLean shares practical advice for those “climbing the ladder of success.” She states, “I might have been very happy as a tenure track faculty member at Johns Hopkins. But, the thing that I want to impress upon young psychology students is something that a medical doctor told me when I was deciding whether to leave Hopkins, ‘sometimes as you're climbing the ladder of success, you get to the top and realize it's on the wrong wall and you have to get all the way back down and put the ladder up on a different wall and start from scratch.'” Dr. MacLean spent the last two decades studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. Her professional journey takes an unexpected detour following the death of her sister from cancer. She left her faculty position and decided to travel the world. In her new book, Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir, she shares her story of grief and redemption. During our discussion she shares more about her book, why she wrote it,

It's easy to get caught up in the hype about how psychedelics might revolutionize the treatment of mental illness. But there are also lots of ethical concerns. And probably none are so troubling as the charges of exploitation and cultural appropriation. The fact is, the knowledge about many psychedelics — like magic mushrooms and ayahuasca — comes from the sacred ceremonies of Indigenous cultures. But over the past century, Western scientists and pharmaceutical companies have been going into these cultures, collecting plants and synthesizing their chemical compounds. Even if science is all about building on the knowledge of earlier discoveries, what is the psychedelic industry's ethical responsibility? Can psychedelics be decolonized? Original Air Date: October 21, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: The Tragic Story of Maria Sabina's Sacred Mushrooms — Empowering Indigenous voices in the psychedelic industry — Bioprospecting for psychedelics: How Pharma hunted for Indigenous plant medicines — Spirit Medicine: Yuria Celidwen's vision for an ethical psychedelics Guests: Michael Pollan, Dennis McKenna, Erika Dyck, Katherine MacLean, Sutton King, Rachel Fernandez, Lucas Richert, Yuria Celidwen For more from this series, visit ttbook.org/luminous.

It's easy to get caught up in the hype about how psychedelics might revolutionize the treatment of mental illness. But there are also lots of ethical concerns. And probably none are so troubling as the charges of exploitation and cultural appropriation. The fact is, the knowledge about many psychedelics — like magic mushrooms and ayahuasca — comes from the sacred ceremonies of Indigenous cultures. But over the past century, Western scientists and pharmaceutical companies have been going into these cultures, collecting plants and synthesizing their chemical compounds. Even if science is all about building on the knowledge of earlier discoveries, what is the psychedelic industry's ethical responsibility? Can psychedelics be decolonized? Original Air Date: October 21, 2023 Interviews In This Hour: The Tragic Story of Maria Sabina's Sacred Mushrooms — Empowering Indigenous voices in the psychedelic industry — Bioprospecting for psychedelics: How Pharma hunted for Indigenous plant medicines — Spirit Medicine: Yuria Celidwen's vision for an ethical psychedelics Guests: Michael Pollan, Dennis McKenna, Erika Dyck, Katherine MacLean, Sutton King, Rachel Fernandez, Lucas Richert, Yuria Celidwen For more from this series, visit ttbook.org/luminous.

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them!In this episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", author and research scientist Katherine MacLean interviews her longtime friend and collaborator Eileen Hall, who is the book's cover artist and also one of its main characters. Eileen shares about her connection to nature growing up in Ecuador and the creative and spiritual awakening she experienced after her father's death from cancer.Learn more about Eileen's work with the Tayos Cave at www.tayos.orgThe Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.orgThe Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.comThe Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.comPodcast Editor: Josh Leonard

Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. As a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in “magic mushrooms,” and other psychedelic compounds.Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines can enhance openness to new experiences and promote mental health and emotional well-being throughout the lifespan. Dr. MacLean co-founded and directed the first center for psychedelic education and training in New York, was featured in the New Yorker article entitled “The Trip Treatment" by Michael Pollan, and her TED Talk has been viewed nearly 50K times. Midnight Water is her first book. Episode Highlights▶ Katherine's personal journey with substances, including alcohol, MDMA, and mushrooms during her college years▶ Her path into the realm of psychedelic research and the scarcity of resources and support she faced there▶ How Katherine discovered her natural gift for helping people navigate challenging experiences as a researcher and guide in psychedelic therapy sessions▶ Concerns about the current direction of psychedelic research and development▶ Possible alternative approaches, such as public supplies of purity-tested MDMA and more inclusive training programs for guides▶ Why individuals should have autonomy in their own drug use▶ Katherine's personal journey of forgiveness and healing▶ Katherine's new memoir, Midnight Water Katherine MacLean's Links & Resources▶ Website: https://www.katherinemaclean.org/▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherine.maclean.phd/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherinemacleanphd▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekmacdose▶ Midnight Water: Pre-order: https://www.myvermontbookstore.com/book/9798986532479Info: https://greenwriterspress.com/book/midnight-water-a-psychedelic-memoirMedia: https://www.katherinemaclean.org/mediaNewsletter: https://www.katherinemaclean.org/mystical-monday

A deep, thoughtful and bright conversation with Dr. Katherine MacLean, my friend and colleague! Love is the starting point for this episode. Katherine shares wisdom from her experiences with life, death, psychedelics and forgiveness. We talk about how lower doses of medicine can also be healing. Katherine shares about the psychedelic experience of publishing a personal memoir, Midnight Water, and the process that led her to choosing to write the truth. The conversation flows through more themes: being reborn, working with recognizing, owning and releasing burdens. At a certain point, Katherine stopped trying to exile or destroy the parts of her consciousness that were tormenting her, and befriended them, after recognizing that “there might be another way.” She shares about how a story can be like water, and about the magic of mist. We discuss the medicines as having character, personality, intention. Hooray for the Psychedelic breadcrumbs! Katherine speaks to the miracle of letting go of one way of trying to heal yourself, which often pits you against the problem. We explore the idea of monsters as invisible, ever present aspects of our own minds. The topic shifts to forgiveness, and Katherine reads from a chapter of Midnight Water. Links: https://www.katherinemaclean.org/midnight-water Katherine MacLean, PhD is a writer, research scientist, mother and adventure-seeker. She has spent the past two decades studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics, surviving motherhood, and learning a lot about death and grief. Her debut book covering all of this terrain - Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir - is available in print (now) and audio formats (soon).

In this episode, Dr. Katherine MacLean shares all about her experience as a psychedelic researcher & how her personal journey with plant medicines helped her work through grief & traumatic life situations as well as become a better parent.In our chat we discuss:- her experience working at Johns Hopkins- how grief & loss propelled her spiritual journey- ways psychedelics have benefitted her lifeGet her book: Midnight Water HEREMore about Dr. MacLean: Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics on cognitive performance, emotional well-being, spirituality, and brain function. As a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in “magic mushrooms,” and other psychedelic compounds. Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines can enhance openness to new experiences and promote mental health and emotional well-being throughout the lifespan. Dr. MacLean co-founded and directed the first center for psychedelic education and training in New York, was featured in the New Yorker article entitled “The Trip Treatment" by Michael Pollan, and her TED Talk has been viewed nearly 50K times. Midnight Water is her first book. Find her online at katherinemaclean.org and on Facebook (katherinemacleanphd), Instagram (@katherine.maclean.phd), and Twitter (@thekmacdose).Connect with Leslie on Instagram:@lesliedraffin@thelightwithinpodcastEmail: hello@lesliedraffin.comInterested in starting your own microdosing practice, but unclear where to begin? My new free guide can help. CLICK HERE to download Activate your Inner Magic: a Beginner's Guide to Intentional Microdosing. Includes: eBook & guided meditation. Having period problems? Grab my self-paced course Cycle Codes now, it's perfect for anyone looking for help starting their cyclical living journey. Learn how to have a better period by Spring! You can find out more HERE.LINK TO MY FREE CYCLE TRACKERLINK TO THE SUPPLEMENTS I USE(USE MY PRC CODE 676502 FOR A DISCOUNT!)

https://greenwriterspress.com/book/midnight-water-a-psychedelic-memoir/Dr. MacLean's story begins during her first year on the faculty at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine when her path takes a sudden and unexpected detour following the death of her younger sister from cancer. After leaving her faculty job, MacLean travels the world – bringing medical and humanitarian aid to remote Himalayan villages and creating sanctuary spaces for psychedelic support – until she finally settles on an organic farm. While birthing and raising her two children, leading workshops and psychedelic retreats, and training to become an MDMA therapist, MacLean's traumatic past and the loss of her sister continue to haunt her. When her father's lung cancer finally invades his brain, MacLean realizes that she must dive straight into the heart of her own labyrinth in order to forgive her dad before he dies.Midnight Water is not only a compelling personal story of psychedelic healing but an inspired vision for a psychedelic future that positions women and family caregivers at the center of home-based healing, from birth through death.

Once upon a time, a scientist and an artist came together to open magical, wondrous portals into the underworld, and now they want you to come explore the labyrinth along with them! In this inaugural episode of "Midnight Water: Dialogues in the Labyrinth", research scientist Katherine MacLean discusses the major themes of her debut memoir in conversation with Eileen Hall, who is the book's cover artist and also one of its main characters.Midnight Water: A Psychedelic Memoir by Katherine MacLean, Ph.D. is a story of grief and redemption by a groundbreaking scientist who led the way in psychedelic research. Midnight Water is not only a personal story of psychedelic healing but an inspired vision for a psychedelic future that positions women and family caregivers at the center of home-based healing, from birth through death. Available June 27, 2023.The Scientist: Katherine MacLean ~ www.katherinemaclean.orgThe Artist: Eileen Hall ~ www.eileen-hall.comThe Music: Kate Fleur-Young ~ www.katefleuryoung.comPodcast Editor: Josh Leonard

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In this week's episode, we welcome Katherine MacLean to the show. Katherine is a research scientist, mother and adventure-seeker. Her research centers around the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics. Katherine was a lead researcher and session guide at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, conducting legal clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in "magic mushrooms”. She has a BA in psychology and neuroscience, earned her PhD in Research Psychology, and her postdoctoral research fellowship in psychopharmacology. You can read further into her lengthy list of credentials and positions held among the top research facilities in the field in the links in the show notes. Katherine has a book coming out in June of 2023 called Midnight Water, so be on the lookout for updates on that. Hopefully near the time of its release Katherine will be gracious enough to make another appearance on the show!Id like to make a note here: Near the 46 minute mark We discussed the accepted timeline for the development of a relationship between clinician and former client as being 6 months post treatment per the California Licensing Board. The timeline is actually 2 years post treatment, and I'll leave a link below to the website for the California Licensing Board in case anyone would like to seek out their ethics guidelines.https://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/proftherapy.shtmlFollow Katherine:https://www.psychedelic-survivors.com/https://www.katherinemaclean.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherine.maclean/_________________Music By Nathan Willis RIPFollow Pursuit Of Infinity:www.PursuitOfInfinity.comDiscord: https://discord.io/pursuitofinfinityYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPpwtLPMH5bjBTPMHSlYnwQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/58he621hhQ7RkajcmFNffbApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/pursuit-of-infinity/id1605998093Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofinfinitypod/Patreon: Patreon.com/PursuitOfInfinitySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pursuit-of-infinity/donations

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Today, we're visited by Albert Garcia-Romeu, one of the key members of the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at John Hopkins University. Coming from Miami, Albert grew up with a thirst for knowledge and a boundless intellectual capacity to improve. He read everything he could, and developed love for poetry and philosophy from a very early age. Those intellectual pursuits took him through a college career at Tulane University before working for the Forest Service for a number of years. Venturing out into the wilderness often, Albert had meditative experiences with nature that profoundly moved him. Albert began to try and study what he called Transcendent Experiences in order to merge his love of psychology and philosophy with this moving experience he had with nature. That quest took him to California, where he started to conduct his research on these seemingly mystical events. From there, he followed his results and began to work in the realm of psychedelic drugs which had him move across the country, change his perspective, and set him on a path into the unknown world of psychedelic therapy. Links From the Episode Michael Pollan-How to Change Your Mind: https://michaelpollan.com/ Ken Wilber: https://integrallife.com/who-is-ken-wilber/ Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/BPRU/ Links to presentations by Albert: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/garcia-romeu Katherine MacLean: https://www.katherinemaclean.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finding-founders/support

Science fiction is a genre encompassing imaginative works that take place in this world or that of the author's creation where anything is possible. The only rules are those set forth by the author. The speculative nature of the genre inspires thought and plants seeds that have led to advances in science. The genre can spark an interest in the sciences and is cited as the impetus for the career choice of many scientists. It is a playing field to explore social perspectives, predictions of the future, and engage in adventures unbound into the richness of the human mind. - Summary by Amy Gramour Genre(s): Fantastic Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories Language: English Group: Short Science Fiction Collections Get Audible: https://amzn.to/3fZZT4p Crypto Opportunities: https://bit.ly/3bB2yAu Grow your Social Following: https://bit.ly/3wJi70U ManySwap: https://bit.ly/3yGUVSP --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freeaudiobooks/support

Dr. Richard Miller is my special guest tonight to discuss how top researchers were carrying out experiments with psychedelic drugs under the direction of the government. Buy his book. Want more paranormal episodes? Follow our new podcast 'Paranormal Fears' on any podcast app or Apple Podcasts. Enjoy the AD-FREE versions of our latest episodes and our archives right now from anywhere in the world. Follow us on Instagram @mysteriousradio Follow us on TikTok mysteriousradioTikTok Follow us on Twitter @mysteriousradio Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/mysteriousradio Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/mysteriousradio Visit our website: https://www.mysteriousradio.com Check Out Mysterious Radio! (copy the link to share with your friends and family via text) Embracing the revival of psychedelic research and the discovery of new therapeutic uses, clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Louis Miller discusses what is happening today in psychedelic medicine--and what will happen in the future--with top researchers and thinkers in this field, including Rick Doblin, Stanislav Grof, James Fadiman, Julie Holland, Dennis McKenna, David Nichols, Charles Grob, Phil Wolfson, Michael and Annie Mithoefer, Roland Griffiths, Katherine MacLean, and Robert Whitaker.  Dr. Miller and his contributors cover the tumultuous history of early psychedelic research brought to a halt 50 years ago by the U.S. government as well as offering non-technical summaries of the most recent studies with MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca. They explore the biochemistry of consciousness and the use of psychedelics for self-discovery and healing. They discuss the use of psilocybin for releasing fear in the terminally ill and the potential for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD. They examine Dr. Charles Grob's research on the indigenous use and therapeutic properties of ayahuasca and Dr. Gabor Mate's attempt to transport this plant medicine to a clinical setting with the help of Canada's Department of National Health.  Dr. Miller and his contributors explore the ongoing efforts to restore psychedelic therapies to the health field, the growing threat of overmedication by the pharmaceutical industry, and the links between psychiatric drugs and mental illness. They also discuss the newly shifting political climate and the push for new research, offering hope for an end to the War on Drugs and a potential renaissance of research into psychedelic medicines around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloak & Dagger On the Air's special pandemic-era limited series continues with our tenth episode of Cloak & Dagger On the Air Stays Home, titled "The Snowball Effect," an adaptation by Ernest Kinoy of the short story by Katherine MacLean. Starring The Wayward Saints: Bethany Fernbaugh, Robert Gaudio, Noah Hilton, Odessa Hores, Karissa Martin, Ralph Parissi, and Micah Underwood with sound effects by The Holy Foley Molies. Produced and Directed by Pete Fernbaugh. Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance" performed by the United States Marine Band. A Future Past Production. Runtime: 29 minutes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cloak-dagger-on-the-air/message

In today's Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and talk about recent items in the news, and dive deep into analyzing 2 articles that are very critical of MAPS' involvement with the police, military, and government.  They first discuss Canada-based nonprofit TheraPsil's recent win of four people with incurable cancer being granted the ability to use psilocybin for end-of-life therapy, and how this framework could be copied and used in the US through the Right-to-try act, signed into law in 2018.   They then discuss Dimitri Mugianis's recent article in Salon, which highlighted the long history of psychedelics being used in negative ways, from Vikings presumably using some sort of mushroom to get to a pillaging, "Berserker warrior" mindstate, to the 11th century Nizari Isma'ili State, which reportedly used hashish as a tool for motivation and control, to MKUltra and experiments on Whitey Bulger, to the most recent death of Elijah McLain from a large forced injection of ketamine. And they discuss David Nickles's article in Psymposia, which poses that since MAPS is working to provide treatment to police and soldiers with PTSD, they are essentially in bed with the enemy, and only promoting organizations that create more violence, division, trauma, and PTSD, while treating the perpetrators instead of the victims.  Both articles are critical of MAPS but neglect to see the importance of diplomacy and working to see eye to eye with people in disagreement for the greater good- that yes, these tools can be used against people, but can also be used by people, with immense benefits. Joe reads a comment sent in by listener Danny McCraken, pointing out that "as the saying goes, ‘only Siths deal in absolutes.’" This leads to more discussion: when and how should ketamine be used for submission? Why do healthy, trained cops need to even get to that point? How much of this is just governments trying to make the costs of war cheaper? Why don't more people see things from all sides? Lastly, they remind us that on September 17th, 2 new rounds of (now CE-approved) Navigating Psychedelics will be starting up, and there is a new class for sale developed with Johanna Hilla-Maria Sopanen called "Imagination as Revelation," which focuses on Jungian psychology and how it can be applied to understanding psychedelic experience.   Notable quotes “I remember when we chatted with Dr. Katherine MacLean way, way back when we first got it rolling. Something that she said- ‘it’s almost like a birthright for us to try to prepare for death. And do we have to wait to have some sort of end-of-life illness, or can we start trying to prepare a little bit earlier?’ Just really awesome to see that these 4 patients will be able to have an experience and maybe discover things about themselves during their last time here. So congrats TheraPsil for making that work for these folks.” -Kyle “From the anarchist perspective, this just helps governments, which are typically organizations that have monopolies on power (what anarchists are against, primarily). So any kind of government that’s using tools against people is bad, and these are tools that are being used against people. They’re also being used for people. It’s this weird dichotomy of: these things have such huge healing benefit for so many different types of people, and they can also be used to support things that are against people, like any tool. Like a knife or a gun- it can be used to save a life or take a life.” -Joe  “Is this what we want? Last episode, we talked a lot about decriminalization vs. legalization, and we didn’t really talk about how that contrasts with medicalization. Do we really want these powerful people in groups telling you when you can and cannot take these things? I think the answer is no. We don’t want that. We want autonomy. We want cognitive liberty. We want to not go to jail for this stuff. We want safe access.” -Joe “Essentially, the critique is that MAPS is supporting cops (PTSD) and soldiers (PTSD), and as a result, MAPS is supporting violent organizations that are causing more PTSD, and treating the perpetrators vs. treating the victims. I understand why they would write this article, but I think it’s not done in good taste. I think it’s not necessarily aware of the broader implications of these things coming to market and being prescribable and healing a lot of people. But it is helpful in that it says, ‘Look, cops are doing bad stuff. Military has done bad stuff. Should we be supporting it?’ ...How do we balance those two things? ...I think MAPS is almost at the finish line, so I’m going to cheerlead for MAPS to finish [and] cross the line with MDMA, even though they’re kind of pandering to the militarized people who have a monopoly on violence, both inside and outside of the country.” -Joe Links 4 Palliative Canadians approved for end of life psilocybin therapy BP will slash oil production by 40% and pour billions into green energy Salon: How psychedelic drugs are used as a tool of state violence Psymposia: We Need to Talk About MAPS Supporting The Police, The Military, and Violent White Supremacism Psychedelics Today- Imagination as Revelation: The Psychedelic Experience in the Light of Jungian Psychology   Support the show Patreon Leave us a review on Facebook or iTunes Share us with your friends Join our Facebook group - Psychedelics Today group – Find the others and create community. Navigating Psychedelics

For this episode I spoke with Taína Galarza (www.instagram.com/modernalchemix/), who I met on a MycoMeditations psilocybin retreat for women facilitated by Dr. Katherine Maclean and Dr. Rosalind Watts (www.mycomeditations.com/). In this episode we talk about how psilocybin has helped her to manage her depression and anxiety, create a better relationship with her family and channel her power and energy as a Reiki practitioner. Follow Psychonaut Sisters on Instagram and Twitter: www.instagram.com/psychonautspod/ twitter.com/psychonautspod Music by Laura Misch (@laura-emma-misch) Article I wrote about my experience on the retreat: www.independent.co.uk/travel/america…-a8319816.html

Katherine MacLean is a research scientist, teacher and meditator. In her academic research, she studied how psychedelics and mindfulness meditation can promote beneficial, long-lasting changes in personality, well-being and brain function. Following her sister's untimely death from cancer, she left academia and co-founded the Psychedelic Education & Continuing Care Program in New York (www.psychedelicprogam.com), which focuses on increasing awareness and reducing risks of psychedelic use. WLRN's Thistle Pettersen was able to connect with her by phone to capture this interview in February 2019. Hear Ms. MacLean talk about her experiences in the male-dominated medical establishment before she left it and how she discovered that this male domination carried over into her experiences in the "alternative" psychedelic community. Ms. MacLean will be giving one of the keynote addresses at the third annual Mycelium Mysteries Women's Retreat in Almond, WI taking place the weekend of September 27-29, 2019. Learn more at www.midwestwomensherbal.com/mushrooms.

Katherine MacLean is a research scientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics. At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted legal clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in "magic mushrooms”. In 2015, she co-founded and was the first director of the Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program in New York (www.psychedelicprogram.com), where she led training workshops and monthly integration groups focused on increasing awareness and reducing risks of psychedelic use. She helped to bring medical and humanitarian aid to remote Himalayan villages, as well as create sanctuary spaces for psychedelic support at large outdoor festivals. Katherine's teaching and integration approach combines over a decade of training in rigorous academic and clinical research with practical intuition guided by personal experiences, including five silent meditation retreats, a 2-month pilgrimage in the Himalayan mountain range in Nepal, her 29-year old sister’s death journey through metastatic breast cancer, and natural homebirth. https://www.katherinemaclean.org eastforest.org

Psychedelic research scientist, Katherine MacLean, stops by Synchronicity to discuss the origins of modern psychedelic mushrooms, the mushroom industrial complex and a whole lore more. Katherine MacLean is a research scientist with expertise in studying the effects of mindfulness meditation and psychedelics. At Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she conducted legal clinical trials of psilocybin, the primary chemical found in "magic mushrooms”. In 2015, she co-founded and was the first director of the Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program in New York (www.psychedelicprogram.com), where she led training workshops and monthly integration groups focused on increasing awareness and reducing risks of psychedelic use. She's helped to bring medical and humanitarian aid to remote Himalayan villages, as well as create sanctuary spaces for psychedelic support at large outdoor festivals. FOUR SIGMATIC This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Check out their amazing mushroom products (how's that for a episodic tie-in?). For 15% off your order visit foursigmatic.com/sync and you're good to go. If you're looking for a recommendation I'm a big fan of their Mushroom Elixir.

Join us for this program focused on two amazing women's gatherings in the woods of Wisconsin focused on herbs and mushrooms. We interview Linda Conroy, founder of Midwest Women's Herbal and organizer for both these gatherings in nature and in intentional community. You'll also enjoy the words of Barbara Bitondo, Linda's student and an urban herbalist. Dr. Cho speaks with WLRN's Robin Long about mushrooms and her work as a pediatrician. The final interview is with keynote speaker at Mycelium Mysteries Women's Retreat, Katherine MacLean and her work with pslicybim mushrooms, meditation and consciousness. The program is rounded off with Sekhmet SheOwl's commentary about the importance of women gathering in nature and to share plant wisdom together in community. For more information about the two women's gatherings featured in this radio show, go to www.midwestwomensherbal.com. Get your tickets for Mycelium Mysteries by April 1st and you are eligible for early bird pricing. Thanks for tuning in to WLRN. Musical selections by First Aid Kit, Tegan & Sara, Thistle, and Lisa Thiel. Cover design by Natasha Petrov.

In the fourth episode of DMT we speak with Katherine Maclean. Katherine is a research scientist who conducted clinical trials of psilocybin at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She is the cofounder and director of the Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program in New York, where she leads training workshops and monthly integration groups focused on increasing awareness and reducing risks of psychedelic use. We call this episode "What is something happens?"

This episode is the audio of a discussion that took place in February 2018 at the Alchemist's Kitchen in NYC. The event was hosted by Katherine MacLean, PhD with panelists Sitaramaya Sita, Dimitri Mugianis, Britta Love, Lily Ross, and Oriana Mayorga. This is a wild ride from academia to the Amazon, as these panelists share from their personal and professional experiences to illuminate and critique the current atmosphere of cis-male domination within psychedelics.

This episode is about Katherine MacLean and the year 1954. I read “Collision Orbit” and “The Carnivore” by Katherine MacLean.

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Katherine MacLean. Katherine is a research scientist, teacher and meditator. In her academic research at UC Davis and Johns Hopkins University, she studied how psychedelics and mindfulness meditation can promote beneficial, long-lasting changes in personality, well-being and brain function. In New York, she co-founded and directed the Psychedelic Education & Continuing Care Program (www.psychedelicprogram.com), focusing on group integration for psychedelic users and training workshops for clinicians. She currently lives on an organic farm and is preparing to be a study therapist on an upcoming Phase 3 trial of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder. You can learn more about her work on her website: katherinemaclean.org this episode Q&A include: • papaya leaf as remedy for cancer.. • soy milk, ginseng, gingko- protection from radiation treatment.. • Ask your doctors about the risk of the risk- statistics are used to mess with your mind.. • rotating through infusions.. • osteopath is a bone doctor that specializes in non invasive, non surgical treatments or skilled massage therapist.. • burdock seed oil as a scalp treatment, coconut oil.. • chickweed and calendula for soothing rash around eyes..

Religious leaders of traditional religions are often skeptical of the short-lived mystical experiences that entheogens like psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, etc. can bring about, even though those who have taken these consciousness-altering substances often report profound insights into the human mind and soul. At the same time, many people who have used psychedelics eschew the rigid dogma of religious institutions. Scientists have thrown themselves into the mix of this controversial topic by showing how various substances can not only lower anxiety and ease PTSD, but also inspire qualities like forgiveness and compassion. Can spiritual practice and psychedelic use come together? Katherine MacLean and Colin Pugh think so and join The Rising to discuss how these substances can, and should, be integrated with spiritual practice and community support - and how this can change for the better not only oneself, but the lives of others as well. Visit www.listentotherising.com for show links and more info.

In this episode of Beyond the Margin, host Michael Shields welcomes in studio Katherine MacLean, a research psychologist with expertise in studying psychedelics and meditation. Katherine is the founding director of the Psychedelic Program of New York where she leads trainings in psychedelic harm reduction. A true and passionate psychedelic ambassador, Katherine has worked with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies), The Center for Optimal Living, and the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society in order to further psychedelic research and offer patients a safe place to receive treatment and education. Her Ted Talk entitled “Open Wide and Say Awe” details the ways in which psychedelics allow for deeply enriching experiences with long lasting improvements in well-being, greater confidence in making life changes, and reductions in psychedelic distress, and .In the podcast Michael and Katherine discuss Katherine’s extensive research background and experiences with psychedelics, the reasons for, and benefits of, psychedelic integration, the stigmas surrounding psychedelics, RAFT meditation (a process she originated), microdosing, “openness to experience,” the potential benefits of psychedelic use, and much, much more. So dive deep as Beyond the Margin examines a tool that could possibly, and profoundly, enrich lives with one of the foremost experts on the topic!Subscribe to Across the Margin: The PodcastCheck out Across the Margin the magazine for exciting stories & much, much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“What if you where waiting for Aliens to land right in front of you but you don’t see them, yet still hear them yelling for help!” X Minus One, Pictures Don’t Lie, written by Katherine MacLean. X Minus one “Intro” and Announcing was done by Fred Collins Directed by Daniel Sutter Cleaned by Capt. John Tadrzak of Misfits Audio Productions Intro Music by: Kevin MacLeod “Ghost March” and Johnny Western. This is For Entertainment Purposes Only Misfits Audio Productions copyright 2017

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.

“What do you think would happen if a sewing club was forced to increase membership or close up?” X Minus One, The Snow Ball Effect, written by Katherine MacLean. X Minus one “Intro” and Announcing was done by Fred Collins Directed by Daniel Sutter Cleaned by Capt. John Tadrzak of Misfits Audio Productions Intro Music by: Kevin MacLeod “Ghost March” and Johnny Western. This is For Entertainment Purposes Only Misfits Audio Productions copyright 2017

Download In this episode we talk about the following: Katherine's path to becoming involved in psychedelic research Bias in Research Mental state required to be a researcher Impact to worldview after Privilege Harm reduction Paying participants involved with psychedelic research Future best uses of psychedelics Medicalization of birth and death Taking away human life from humans and giving that power to institutions Katherine's work with Ingmar Gorman at the Center for Optimal Living Integration circles Happyacres.farm https://vimeo.com/109990665 Bio via Psymposia - Katherine MacLean is an academically trained research scientist and meditation practitioner with a long-standing interest in the brain, consciousness and the science of well-being. As a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, Katherine was supported by a prestigious National Science Foundation research fellowship to study the effects of intensive meditation training on concentration, emotional well-being and brain function. As a postdoctoral fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she was one of the only scientists in the world studying psilocybin — a psychedelic chemical found naturally in certain types of mushrooms. Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines may be the key to enhancing mental health and promoting openness and creativity throughout the lifespan.

Katherine Maclean is a cognitive psychologist with a PhD from UC Davis, and has been a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at Johns Hopkins University where she has conducted numerous studies with using psychedelics as medicine. Published research Psymposia

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In this edition of the Psychedelic Parenting Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Dr. Katherine MacLean, PhD. Katherine is formerly of the Johns Hopkins University's Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (BPRU), the home of the well-known Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Studies, where she held space for healthy individuals while under the influence of synthetic psilocybin.  While at Hopkins, Katherine was the lead author on the paper "Mystical Experiences Occasioned by the Hallucinogen Psilocybin Lead to Increases in the Personality Domain of Openness", and was instrumental in creating the currently ongoing study looking at the effects of psilocybin on people with a long-term mediation practice. She is currently, with her husband, John, living and working at Happy Acres Farm in Sherman, CT, raising free-range chickens, grass-fed cattle, and a milk-fed infant. Katherine is also currently involved in a project building psychedelic community and support in New York City called the Psychedelic Education and Continuing Care Program with Ingmar Gorman at New York's New School. During our conversation, Katherine discusses her path to motherhood, though her medicine work, Buddhist meditation, and the loss of her sister from cancer. She discusses the question of whether we should let our infants "learn to self-soothe," or should we commit ourselves to holding space for them 100% in their early years. She discusses how motherhood is a contract to being open to sacrifice and suffering. Katherine and Jonathan also discuss the ways that our culture of "Protestant work ethic" contributes to disconnection from the self, how it minimizes the importance of being with, and caring for, ourselves and our loved ones in the moments of birth, death, and pain. They also re-imagine a new form of work that gives birth to future labs, offices, and kitchens where career and home life will be harmonized and balanced. TOPICS AND WEBSITES DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST: The Shamatha Project @ UC Davis "The Psychedelic Art of Dying" (Katherine's talk at Psymposia 2014) "The Moral Imperative to End 'Cry it Out'" Philly Voice Happy Acres Farm Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Studies "My Experience as a Guide in the Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Research Project" by Mary Cosimano (MAPS Bulletin, Winter 2014) "What it Means to 'Hold Space' for People, Plus 8 Tips on How to do it Well" by Heather Plett The Center for Mindful Learning Zen Center in Johnson, VT The Zendo Project The Nomads Clinic The Reinvention of Work by Matthew Fox Link to the book at Powell's Interview with Matthew Fox The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein 1973 Film Version (narrated by the author) Link to the book at Powell's

Katherine MacLean, PhD. is an academically trained research scientist and meditation practitioner with a long-standing interest in the brain, consciousness and the science of well-being. As a postdoctoral research fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she worked on the largest study to date combining psychedelics and meditation. Her research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines may play an important role in enhancing mental health and promoting openness and creativity throughout the lifespan. In this talk from the 2014 Buddhist Geeks Conference, Katherine presents her experience of studying psychedelics. She shares personal travel stories of mystical experiences in the Himalayas, research results from facilities around the world, and potential therapies for the injured and dying using psilocybin, MDMA, and other psychedelics. A proponent of psychedelic use for therapy and mental health, Katherine encourages the audience to rethink whatever preconceived ideas they might have about the skillful use of psychedelics. Episode Links: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineThe Secular Buddhist Episode 84: Psilocybin and OpennessC-Realm Episode 411: The Strange, Fuzzy, Fat Brick of Everything

Kristen Lillvis reads "The Carnivore" by Katherine MacLean. The story, written by MacLean under the name G. A. Morris, was first published in Galaxy Science Fiction in October of 1953. For Kristen's full commentary on the story, visit http://www.aboutsf.com/main/