Podcasts about psychedelic society

In the realm of healing and personal growth, the subject of spiritual awakening often emerges as a complex theme, merging both the psychological and the transcendental. In our latest episode, we host Jessica Corneille, MSc, a Research Psychologist with a focus on the enigmatic field of spiritually transformative experiences (STEs). Jessica shares her mission to bridge science and spirituality, urging a shift in mainstream psychology to embrace spiritually transformative experiences as a vital part of our humanity. Through her fascinating insights and research, she describes these experiences as profound moments that often unveil a transcendent reality. Jessica's personal narrative sheds light on her deep commitment to this field, recounting her own unexpected awakening which inspired her academic pursuits. We discuss unexpected catalysts for spiritual awakening such as intense psychological turmoil and trauma, revealing how such spontaneous experiences often arise amidst life's most challenging moments, and the nuances between awakenings that occur spontaneously, those catalyzed by psychedelics, and those nurtured through practices like yoga and meditation. Learn how cultural and religious frameworks impact the interpretation of awakening experiences, and the societal taboos surrounding these phenomena. We also discuss the challenges of introducing the scientific framework to validate and understand such experiences that have historically been marginalized or pathologized. Finally, Jessica stresses the value of community after an awakening experience to assist with integration. With her research, Jessica aims to unite the divide between science and spirituality, highlighting how psychological frameworks can adapt to encompass these significant human experiences.Jessica Corneille, a Ph.D. Candidate in Neurophenomenology at University of Cambridge, has a Master's Degree in Psychology from the University of Greenwich. She has presented her work at several academic conferences, including with the British Psychological Society, and has published articles for various publications including the Psychedelic Society, as well as a chapter in a new book that explores spiritual awakenings among members of the scientific community. Jessica is dedicated to helping individuals come to the realization of their highest human potential.Liked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today!Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy HealingThe 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training Contact Field Dynamics Email us at info@fielddynamicshealing.com energyfielddynamics.com Thanks for listening!

Episode 02 - John Mackey: The Whole Story This episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now podcast features an all new interview with Zach and John Mackey that was recorded live in Austin, TX thanks to Psychedelic Society of Texas. John takes us through an oral history of his early life in Austin and how Whole Foods grew from a fledgling local natural food grocer to an international revolution that changed the way we think about food, nutrition and health. And yes, there are some very poignant psychedelic stories that influenced John and helped to shape his path. The intro content features a snippet from a 1982 talk from William Burroughs recorded at Naropa Univeristy and is part of the Timothy Leary Estate collection. John Mackey is an American businessman and writer. He is the co-founder of Whole Foods Market and was the CEO of the company from its inception in 1980 until 2022. Named Ernst & Young entrepreneur of the year in 2003, he is one of the most influential advocates in the movement for organic food. John's new book 'The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life and Capitalism' is out now. 

Subscribe, Rate, & Review on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts✨ About This Episode“The best academic lecture/slam poetry/sermon/magical invocation/attunement and invitation to engage I've experienced in a long while.”– Daniel LindenbargerNext week, after nearly nine years of development, this show grows up to become Humans On The Loop, a transdisciplinary exploration of agency in the age of automation. For long-time listeners of Future Fossils, not much will really change — philosophical investigations in the key of psychedelic futurism, voyages into the edges of what is and can be known, and boldly curious riffs on the immeasurable value of storytelling and imagination have always characterized this show. Many of the episodes I've shared in this last year especially were, effectively, preparations for this latest chapter and play as large a part in my ongoing journey to synthesize and translate everything I've learned from years of independent scholarship and institutional work in esteemed tech, science, and culture orgs…But we are no longer waiting for a weird future to arrive. We're living in it, and shaping it with every act and utterance. So in this “final” episode of Future Fossils before I we bring all of these investigations into the domain of practical applied inquiry, it felt right to ramp from FF to HOTL by sharing my talk and discussion for Stephen Reid's recent online course on Technological Metamodernism. This was a talk that left me feeling very full of hope for what's to come, in which I trace the constellations that connect some of my biggest inspirations, and outline the social transformations I see underway.This is a rapid and dynamic condensation of the big patterns I've noticed in the course of over 500 hours of recorded public dialogue and a lively primer on why I'm focusing on the attention and imagination as the two big forces that will continue to shape our lives in the worlds that come after modernity.It is also just the beginning.Thank you for being part of this adventure.✨ Support & Participate• Become a patron on Substack (my preference) or Patreon(15% off annual memberships until 12/21/24 with the code 15OFF12)• Make a tax-deductible donation to Humans On The Loop• Original paintings available as thank-you gifts for large donors• Hire me as an hourly consultant or advisor on retainer• Buy (most of) the books we discuss from Bookshop.org• Join the Future Fossils Facebook group• Join the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation and Future Fossils Discord servers• Buy the show's music on Bandcamp — intro “Olympus Mons” from the Martian Arts EP and outro “Sonnet A” from the Double-Edged Sword EP• Read “An Oral History of The End of ‘Reality'”, my story mentioned in this episode.✨ ChaptersChapter 1: Reflections & Announcements (0:00:00)Chapter 2: Co-Evolution with AI and the Limits of Control (0:12:49)Chapter 3: Poetry as the Beginning and End of Scientific Knowledge (0:18:06)Chapter 4: The American Replacement of Nature and the Power of Narrative (0:24:05)Chapter 5: The End of “Reality” & The Beginning of Metamodern Nuance (28:58)Chapter 6: Q&A: Myths, Egregores, and Metamodern Technology vs. Wetiko & Moloch (0:34:52)Chapter 7: Q&A: Chaos Magic & Other Strategies for Navigating Complexity (45:59)Chapter 8: Q&A: Musings on Symbiogenesis & Selfhood (0:50:18)Chapter 9: Q&A: How Do We Legitimize These Approaches? (0:55:42)Chapter 10: Q&A: Why Am I Devoting Myself to Wise Innovation Inquiry? (0:61:01)Chapter 11: Thanks & Closing (0:63:22)✨ Mentioned IndividualsA mostly-complete list generated by Notebook LM and edited by Michael Garfield.* William Irwin Thompson - Historian, poet, and author of The American Replacement of Nature, which argues that American culture is future-oriented. (See Future Fossils 42 & 43.)* Evan “Skytree” Snyder - Electronic music producer, roboticist, and co-founder of Future Fossils who departed after ten episodes. (See Future Fossils 1-10, 53, 174, and 207.)* Stephen Reid - Founder of the Dandelion online learning program and The Psychedelic Society; host of a course on “Technological Metamodernism” in which Garfield presented this talk. (See Future Fossils 226.)* Ken Wilber - Author of numerous books on “AQAL” Integral Theory. (See Michael's 2008 interview with him on Integral Art.)* Friedrich Hölderlin - German poet who famously said, "Poetry is the beginning and the end of all scientific knowledge.”* George Lakoff and Mark Johnson - Authors of Metaphors We Live By, which explores the role of embodied metaphor in shaping thought.* John Vervaeke - Philosopher who, along with others, uses the term “transjective” to describe the interconnected nature of subject and object.* Sean Esbjörn-Hargens - Integral theorist who taught Garfield at JFK University. (See Future Fossils 60, 113, and 150.)* Nathalie Depraz, Francisco Varela, and Pierre Vermersch - Embodied mind theorists and authors of On Becoming Aware, a book about phenomenology.* Kevin Kelly - Techno-optimist Silicon Valley futurist and author on “the expansion of ignorance” in relation to scientific discovery. (See Future Fossils 128, 165, and 203.)* Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and David Bohm - Paradigm-challenging physicists mentioned who, by science to its limits, developed mystical insights.* Timothy Morton - Philosopher who coined the term “hyperobjects” to refer to entities so vast and complex they defy traditional understanding. (See Future Fossils 223.)* Caleb Scharf - Astrobiologist, author of The Ascent of Information, in which he coins the term “The Dataome” to refer to the planet-scale body of information that constrains human behavior.* Iain McGilchrist - Psychiatrist and author of The Master and His Emissary, known for his work on the divided brain and the importance of right-brained thinking.* Eric Wargo - Anthropologist and science writer who suggests that dreams are precognitive and the brain binds time as a four-dimensional object. (See Future Fossils 117, 171, and 231.)* Regina Rini - Philosopher at York University who coined the term “epistemic backstop of consensus” to describe what photography gave society and what, later, deepfakes have eroded.* Friedrich Nietzsche and Fyodor Dostoevsky - Philosophers and authors who explored the implications of the loss of a universal moral order grounded in religion.* Duncan Barford - An author and figure associated with chaos magic.* Lynn Margulis - Evolutionary biologist known for her work on symbiogenesis and the importance of cooperation in evolution.* Primavera De Filippi - Co-author of Blockchain and the Law: The Rule of Code with Aaron Wright and technology theorist who theorized the "Collaboration Monster."* Joshua Schrei - Ritualist and host of The Emerald Podcast who produced episodes on Guardians and Protectors and on the role of The Seer. (See Future Fossils 219.)* Hunter S. Thompson - American journalist and author known for his gonzo journalism and the quote, "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.”* Tim Adalin - Host of the VoiceCraft podcast, on which Garfield discussed complex systems perspectives on pathologies in organizational development. (See Future Fossils 227.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit michaelgarfield.substack.com/subscribe

In this powerful episode, Tah shares insights from the Sex & Psychedelics panel hosted by the Psychedelic Society of Texas on September 19, 2024. Joined by a dynamic group of experts, including Danielle Arbery Smith, Ashley Carmen, and Drea Aguilar, the discussion dives deep into the intersection of sex and psychedelics. Together, they explore how altered states can enhance intimacy, facilitate profound healing, and reprogram deep-seated traumas. Topics include setting boundaries before engaging in psychedelic or sexual experiences, creating safety, and how psychedelics can unlock new levels of personal and relational awareness. Whether you're curious about psychedelics or exploring how to integrate them into intimate relationships, this episode provides valuable tools and insights. Tune in for a raw, unfiltered conversation on the power of psychedelics to transform the way we connect with ourselves and others. Key Takeaways: How psychedelics can rewire trauma and enhance intimacy The importance of boundaries and intentional preparation Personal stories of healing and growth through sex and psychedelics Practical advice for couples and individuals exploring altered states Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare professional before engaging in any practices involving psychedelics or sexual health. Featured Guests of this Episode: Danielle Aubrey Smith @DanielleAubreySmith Ashley Carmen @theashleycarmenjourney @psychedelicguidenetwork  www.psychedelicguidenetwork.com    Drea Aguilar @conscious.mother Psychedelic Society of Texas www.psytexas.com @psytexas AstUs Co @Artuscoart   You've been introduced to the world of psychedelics and plant medicine - but you're left wondering, “Okay, now what?” Become a Psychedelic-Informed Practitioner Because integration is NOT optional. Boundary Blueprint Course Visit Our Home on the Web, get more information and join The Condor Approach Take our Free Audio Course on Psychedelic Integration Download Our 7-Day Integration Guide FREE Follow Us on Instagram for All things Condor Approach Follow Kole on Instagram Follow Tah on Instagram

Subscribe, Rate, & Review on YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts✨ About This EpisodeHow can we design virtuous technologies while acknowledging the complexity and unintended consequences of technological innovation?How can we foster curiosity, playfulness, and wonder in a world increasingly dominated by anxiety and technological determinism?This week on Future Fossils (as a teaser for the kind of conversations I am having for my upcoming spin-off Humans On The Loop), I meet with Stockholm-based transdisciplinary technologist, facilitator, complexity researcher, founder of The Psychedelic Society, and once upon a time the youngest-ever board member of Greenpeace UK, Stephen Reid to discuss the importance of taking a more values-driven approach to technology development. Stephen and I agree that it's crucial to consider the potential consequences of technological advancements and to promote a more thoughtful approach to innovation…but for the sake of playing with tension, he places more of an emphasis on our capacity for axiological design whereas I feel more of a need to point out that the rapid evolution of technology can outpace our ability to predict its consequences, troubling efforts to design an enduringly sustainable future. One thing we agree on, and model in this episode, is the value of deeper conversations about the role of technology in society…and how to integrate their transformative potentials.PS — I'm guest lecturing for Stephen's upcoming four-week course on Technological Metamodernism soon, along with Alexander Beiner and Hanzi Freinacht and Ellie Hain and Rufus Pollock. We'll engage critically with ideas like Daniel Schmachtenberger's axiological design and Vitalik Buterin's d/acc. As usual I'm probably the odd duck in this lineup, going hard on epistemic humility and the injunction of digital media to effect a transformation of the modern self-authoring ego into networked, permeable, transjective sub-agencies arising spontaneously and fluidly from fundamentally noncomputable interactions of rapid information flows... Anyway, the point is we'd love to have you join us and sink your teeth into these discussions! I absolutely promise to bring up voting cyborg ecotopes. Big thanks to Stephen for inviting me to play!PPS — Here is another really good, very different conversation between me and Stephen and Alistair Langer on Alistair's show Catalyzing Radical Systems Change.(Editorial Correction: It was Mike Tyson, not Muhammad Ali, who said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.")✨ Support This Work• Hire me as a consultant or advisor• Become a patron on Substack or Patreon• Help me find backers for Humans On The Loop• Buy the books we discuss from my Bookshop reading list• Buy original paintings and prints or commission new work• Join the conversation in the Holistic Technology & Wise Innovation and Future Fossils Discord servers• Buy the show's music on Bandcamp — intro “Olympus Mons” from the Martian Arts EP & outro “Sonnet A” from the Double-Edged Sword EP• Make one-off donations at @futurefossils on Venmo, $manfredmacx on CashApp, or @michaelgarfield on PayPal✨ Chapters(0:00:00-0:10:29) Stephen's Background and Interests in Technology and Metamodernism (0:10:29-0:18:03) Navigating the Complex Relationship Between Technology and Human Values (0:18:03-0:25:18) The Limits of Axiological Design and the Importance of Community Oversight (0:25:18-0:34:29) Defining and Defending Axiological Design (0:34:29-0:45:03) Exploring Alternative Governance Structures: Guilds and Rites of Passage (0:45:03-0:56:36) Vitalik Buterin's "Defensive Decentralized Accelerationism" (0:56:36-1:06:04) Integrating Humor and Recognizing Irony in the Technosphere(1:06:04-1:12:17) Recovering Awe, Curiosity, and Playfulness in a Tech-Saturated World (1:12:17- 1:12:56) Finding Lightness in the Face of Existential Questions (1:12:56-1:13:28) Exploring The Future and A Call to Action✨ MentionsIain McGilchrist, Daniel Schmachtenberger, Hanzi Freinacht, Josh Schrei, Ken Wilber, Vitalik Buterin, Bayo Akomolafe, Cory Doctorow, Nora Bateson, Dave Snowden, W. Brian Arthur, J. F. Martel, Stafford Beer, Rene Descartes, Bill Plotkin, Joe Edelman, Ellie Hain, Douglas Rushkoff, Robert Kegan, Aldous Huxley, Andrés Gomez Emilsson✨ Select Related Episodes (also available as a Spotify playlist)223 - Timothy Morton, 220 - Austin Wade-Smith219 - Joshua Schrei217 - Gregory Landua and Speaker John Ash214 - Megan Phipps, JF Martel, Phil Ford213 - Amber Case, Michael Zargham212 - Geoffrey West, Manfred Laubichler187 - Kevin Welch, David Hensley178 - Chris Ryan176 - Richard Doyle, Sophie Strand, Sam Gandy174 - Evan Snyder172 - Tyson Yunkaporta166 - Anna Riedl165 - Kevin Kelly163 - Toby Kiers, Brandon Quittem141 - Nora Bateson122 - Magenta Ceiba109 - Bruce Damer094 - Mark Nelson086 - Onyx Ashanti080 - George Dvorsky076 - Technology as Psychedelic Parenting066 - John Danaher060 - Sean Esbjörn-Hargens056 - Sophia Rokhlin051 - Daniel Schmachtenberger050 - Ayana Young042 - William Irwin Thompson017 - Tibet Sprague This is a public episode. 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Jessica ‘Jaz' Cadoch is a cultural and medical anthropologist who has been studying the psychedelic movement since 2016. She is co-steward of the Global Psychedelic Society, a world-wide network of Psychedelic Society leaders, is the Community and Public Manager for the Psychedelic Health Equity Initiative, was the former research manager for Maya Health, a psychedelic healthcare platform and contributed to the development of Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act. Jaz stands in the liminal space between two seemingly disparate worlds and holds the tension of bridging the grassroots and for-profit sectors of the psychedelic movement.Mike Margolies is a psychedelic community catalyst and conversation creator. He is Co-Founder and Co-Steward of the Global Psychedelic Society, a central node for a decentralized network of Psychedelic Society leaders around the world, connecting and empowering them to thrive. Mike has worked full-time in psychedelic education and community building since 2015, when he founded Psychedelic Seminars, an events and media platform for nuanced, open and honest conversations. On the PsychSems stage, he has interviewed and featured a range of leaders including Michael Pollan, Johns Hopkins researchers, advocates at MAPS, and more. Mike is also Co-Founder of the CryptoPsychedelic Summit and former Co-Director of Psymposia. Behind the scenes, Mike has sparked and mentored numerous Psychedelic Societies and professional networks. Mareesa Stertz is a professional storyteller, Steward and lead of Communications at the Global Psychedelic Society, co-founder at Lucid News, and a filmmaker who's created the documentary series, “The Healing Powers of Psychedelics", currently streaming on Gaia TV.  She is on a mission, not only to build a super interconnected psychedelic community, but to also shift dominant narratives, and celebrate the healing journey; and her work has taken her around the world, filming documentaries with the curanderos of Peru to the holy men of India.  Matt Gillespie is a product designer turned impact entrepreneur who moved to San Francisco in 2018 to contribute to the psychedelic renaissance. He serves as the Director of Design and Marketing for the Global Psychedelic Society as well as the Launch Director for Center for MINDS a non-profit exploring the potential of psychedelics to aid breakthrough thinking and problem-solving on humanity's greatest challenges.Episode Highlights▶ The mission of the Global Psychedelic Society ▶ What happens in a typical Global Psychedelic Society meetup ▶ How GPS works to help people come out of the psychedelic closet and end the stigma ▶ The different locations of the Global Psychedelic Society ▶ The time, energy, and resources that go into starting a Global Psychedelic Society ▶ Community healing and connection with psychedelics ▶ How to support the Global Psychedelic SocietyGlobal Psychedelic Society's Links & Resources▶ Website: http://GlobalPsychedelic.org▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalpsychedelicsociety/▶ Donate: https://givebutter.com/gps  Download Beth's free business trainings here: Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into a Transformational Business:https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-businessClarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-business ▶ Beth's Programs & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Beth on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bethaweinstein▶ Beth Weinstein on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethw.nychttps://www.facebook.com/BethWeinsteinbiz▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PsychedelicsandSacredMedicines

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USToday, we are honored to welcome Danielle Nova, a pioneering force in the field of psychedelic recovery and a beacon of transformative healing. Danielle is the Founder of Psychedelic Recovery and Executive Director of the San Francisco Psychedelic Society, an organization that has become a cornerstone of support and education for those exploring the profound depths of altered states of consciousness. Danielle is the co-founder of the Microdosing Facilitator Training, pioneering the first training program in north america that trains facilitators and clinicians how to properly and ethically guide individuals through microdosing experiences. This training program is the only training program in the world that teaches people how to interrupt addiction and safely withdrawal off of medications through the use of microdosing. The Microdosing Facilitator Training has an incredible faculty of world-leading experts, psychedelic researchers like Dr. Jim Fadiman and clinicians in the field. With a deep commitment to addiction recovery, Danielle has specialized in harnessing the healing potential of psychedelics to guide individuals through their journeys towards wellness and spiritual growth. Her work as a transformational guide and microdosing facilitator trainer at San Francisco Psychedelic Society and Psychedelic Recovery has empowered thousands of people to navigate their personal and collective evolution with grace and insight.Danielle's dedication extends beyond the individual to the community and global levels, honoring the Indigenous lineages that have long understood the sacred power of these substances. Under her leadership, the San Francisco Psychedelic Society and Psychedelic Recovery have flourished as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, weaving together a diverse community united by a shared interest in consciousness exploration.Their mission is profound: to destigmatize all drugs, provide vital support and integration resources, and promote harm reduction. They advocate for access without dogma, ensuring that the transformative potential of psychedelics is available to all who seek it. Psychedelic Recovery is creating a new paradigm for how we understand, heal and treat addiction and the role psychedelics can play in the recovery process. As we delve into our discussion today, let us open our minds and hearts to the possibilities that Danielle and her work reveal. Her journey is not just about the substances themselves, but about a deeper quest for healing, understanding, and unity in a world in desperate need of all three.Please join me in giving a warm welcome to Danielle Nova.Links: https://psychedelicrecovery.org/https://psychedelicsocietysf.org/https://www.flowstatemicro.com/microdosing-facilitator-training  https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Today on the show we welcome Seba Beca of @greenmagicyoga to discuss all things psychedelic, technology and AI, ethics and safety, music + more. Seba (he, him) is a licensed psychotherapist based in Santa Cruz, specializing in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy. Seba has trained with CIIS, Polaris and other medicine communities as well as in Gestalt Therapy and incorporates mindfulness, ecotherapy and somatic awareness practices as a means to support clients and groups heal from trauma, depression and anxiety. Seba is co-founder of Green Magic Yoga, a local yoga studio and psychedelic community focused on the healing power of Cannabis. He is also the executive director of the Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society, a non-profit organization and community of psychonauts interested in exploring and expanding the safe use of psychedelics for mental health and the betterment of well people. They organize Psychedelic First Fridays, Microdosing Hikes and Peer Integration Circles.

In the world of psychedelia, April 19th is known as Bicycle Day, the date in 1943 when Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman experienced the first known “acid trip.” Hoffman experimented with […] The post Madison Psychedelic Society Presents a Psychedelic Variety Show at the... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Welcome to the Green Rush, a KCSA Strategic Communications Production, a weekly conversation at the intersection of cannabis, psychedelics, the capital markets and culture.  This week Lewis Goldberg and Anne Donohoe talk to Keith Gilmore, President of the Portland Psychedelic Society (PPS), an Oregon nonprofit organization established to raise awareness about psychedelic science by funding and coordinating educational events. Keith joins us to discuss Portland's progress since Measure 109 and how the city is a leading example of community building in the psychedelic space. In this episode, Keith shares with our hosts his experience as the president of PPS and highlights the organization's cornerstone to foster education and establish safe spaces for learning and enlightenment for providers, practitioners and patients alike.  If you are interested in learning more about Keith and his work with Portland Psychedelic Society, visit the links in our show notes. Also, be sure to follow PPS and Keith on top social media platforms. So, sit back and enjoy our conversation with Keith Gilmore, President of Portland Psychedelic Society. Links, mentions, and socials: Portland Psychedelic Society: https://www.portlandpsychedelic.org Portland Psychedelic Society X: https://twitter.com/pdxpsychedelic Portland Psychedelic Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portlandpsychedelic Keith Gilmore: https://keithgilmore.com Keith Gilmore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithgilmoredotcom Keith Gilmore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithgilmore Keith Gilmore YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@keith_gilmore   Show Credits: This episode was hosted by Lewis Goldberg and Anne Donohoe of KCSA Strategic Communications. Special thanks to our Program Director Shea Gunther. You can learn more about how KCSA can help your cannabis and psychedelic companies by visiting www.kcsa.com or emailing greenrush@kcsa.com. You can also connect with us via our social channels: X: @The_GreenRush Instagram: @thegreenrush_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thegreenrushpodcast Facebook: facebook.com/TheGreenRushPodcast  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCuEQkvdjpUnPyhF59wxseqw?disable_polymer=true

It should surprise no one that Asheville and other parts of Western North Carolina have become launching pads for a nascent industry of psychedelics. What is surprising is the recent state-sanctioned research into psychedelics and the legislative openness to legalization.My guest today is Daniel Walton, an Asheville journalist who reported and wrote an engaging story about this for the online publication The Assembly of North Carolina. We talk about how the culture around psychedelics has evolved over the past half-century. Daniel tells us about the increasing interest in psychedelic therapy and a utopian retreat in Mars Hill for guided psychedelic exploration. We also discuss pioneering efforts in Oregon and Colorado to decriminalize psychedelics and potentially provide a roadmap for legalization here.00:47 Understanding the Role of Psychedelic Guides01:54 Legal Status of Psychedelics04:17 Psychedelics and Mental Health04:47 Psychedelic Practices in North Carolina07:40 The Psychedelic Society of Asheville09:02 The Role of Research in Psychedelic Acceptance22:56 The Cost and Accessibility of Psychedelics25:04 The Future of Psychedelics26:51 Conclusion: The Potential of PsychedelicsGet five news headlines from around Asheville in your morning inbox. No ads, no spam—simple as that. Subscribe for free to the First Look newsletter from The Overlook. Support The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human Optimization Recorded live in Austin, TX thanks to the Psychedelic Society of Texas! This episode has a very provocative and lively conversation with flow state and human optimization wizard, Jamie Wheal. We explore topics ranging from the end of the world to reclaiming our humanity to safe and effective psychedelic use.  Jamie Wheal is the author of the global best-seller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs and Maverick Scientists are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and the founder of the Flow Genome Project, an international organization dedicated to the research and training of ultimate human performance. Since founding the organization in 2011, it has gone on to become the leading voice of evidence-based peak performance in the world, counting award-winning academics, legendary professional athletes, special operations commanders, and Fortune 500 business leaders among the hundreds of thousands of people in its global community.

Ο Δημήτρης συζητάει με τον Γιάννη, συνιδρυτή της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ενθεογόνων, για το θέμα των ψυχεδελικών ουσιών. Τι είναι τα ψυχεδελικά; Είναι ναρκωτικά; Ποιοι οι στόχοι της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Ενθεογόνων; Πότε μπορεί κανείς να σκεφτεί να χρησιμοποιήσει αυτές τις ουσίες; Και ποια η σχέση με την Ελλάδα και την ελληνική γλώσσα; Σημειώσεις εκπομπής Vidcast (https://youtu.be/nlyHqB9L884) Κυκεώνας - Greek Psychedelic Society (https://psychedelicsociety.gr/en) Aldous Huxley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldous_Huxley) - To make this mundane world sublime, take half a gram of phanerothyme Humphrey Osmond (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphry_Osmond) - To fathom hell or soar angelic, just take a pinch of psychedelic Η Αλήθεια για τα «Ναρκωτικά» (https://www.politeianet.gr/books/9789600417555-rock-michael-kedros-i-alitheia-gia-ta-narkotika-167972) (βιβλίο) Παραδοχή για τον πόλεμο κατά των ναρκωτικών (https://www.vera.org/reimagining-prison-webumentary/the-past-is-never-dead/drug-war-confessional) Project MKUltra (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MKUltra) Unabomber (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kaczynski) Ken Kesey (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Kesey) How to Change Your Mind (βιβλίο) (https://michaelpollan.com/books/how-to-change-your-mind/) How to Change Your Mind (Netflix) (https://www.netflix.com/title/80229847) The Road to Eleusis (βιβλίο) (https://www.goodreads.com/el/book/show/2402353) The Immortality Key (βιβλίο) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51174256-the-immortality-key) Είναι Καιρός να Βγούμε Από Την Ψυχεδελική Ντουλάπα (https://psychedelicsociety.gr/el/testimonials/kairos-na-bgoyme-apo-tin-psyhedeliki-ntoylapa) Λεξιλόγιο κι εκφράσεις παραισθησιογόνο (https://el.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%B8%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%BF) = hallucinogen ψυχεδελικό (https://el.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CF%88%CF%85%CF%87%CE%B5%CE%B4%CE%B5%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CF%82) = ψυχή + δηλώνω = ψυχοδηλωτικό phanerothyme = φανερώνω + θυμικό (https://el.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%B8%CF%85%CE%BC%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C) ενθεογόνο (https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%95%CE%BD%CE%B8%CE%B5%CE%BF%CE%B3%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%BF) = εν + θεός + γενέσθαι (γεννιέμαι) connotation (https://www.wordreference.com/engr/connotation) = συνυποδήλωση τσουβαλιάζω (https://www.wordreference.com/gren/%CF%84%CF%83%CE%BF%CF%85%CE%B2%CE%B1%CE%BB%CE%B9%CE%AC%CE%B6%CF%89) = lump sth up with sth χάνω τη μπάλα (https://www.translatum.gr/forum/index.php?topic=401086.0) = to lose the plot ατέρμονη ανάπτυξη = infinite growth Απομαγνητοφώνηση Δημήτρης: [0:17] Γεια σας και καλώς ήρθατε στο Easy Greek podcast, το podcast που σας μαθαίνει ελληνικά με καθημερινούς αυθεντικούς διαλόγους. Στο σημερινό μας podcast έχουμε έναν καλεσμένο... έναν αξιότιμο καλεσμένο, τον Γιάννη. Γεια σου, Γιάννη! (Γεια σου, Δημήτρη!) Χρόνια πολλά κιόλας! Σήμερα είναι 7 Ιανουαρίου, ε; Γιάννης: [0:39] Ναι, γιορτάζω εγώ και η μισή Ελλάδα. Δημήτρης: [0:42] Εσύ όμως είσαι στην Αγγλία! Γιορτάζεις και στην Αγγλία; Γιάννης: [0:46] Ναι, όσοι μου στέλνουνε χρόνια πολλά αυτό θεωρούν... ότι γιορτάζω και στην Αγγλία, αλλά, ναι... εδώ δεν ξέρουν από namedays. Δημήτρης: [0:53] Ναι, αλλά εσύ κάνεις τίποτα; Φαντάζομαι μόνος σου τα... δεν (Όχι) ξεχνάς ότι υπάρχει αυτό όταν... όταν φεύγεις από το περιβάλλον το... Γιάννης: [1:01] Ναι, ναι, ναι, ναι, ναι, ναι. Και στην Ελλάδα δηλαδή... Ντάξει, άντε να βγαίναμε για κανά φαΐ. Δεν είναι ότι θα κάνουμε κάτι πολύ μεγάλο για την ονομαστική εορτή. Δημήτρης: [1:08] Αλλά και πάλι είναι ωραίο που σήμερα μιλάμε στη γιορτή σου. Εμένα μου αρέσει τουλάχιστον. Είμαστε... καταρχάς να πω ότι αυτό το επεισόδιο είναι vidcast, θα το βάλουμε και σαν βίντεο στο Easy Greek podcast στο YouTube. Είναι μία καλή ευκαιρία να το μοιραστούμε γιατί το βίντεο έχει άλλη δύναμη, όπως και να 'χει. Θα 'θελα να δοκιμάσουμε και βίντεο γενικότερα στο Easy Greek podcast, να δούμε αν μπορούμε να το χρησιμοποιήσουμε πιο συχνά, οπότε είναι και αυτό μία δοκιμή. Όπως και να 'χει, αν εσείς μας ακούτε σε κανονική μορφή podcast, αυτό δεν σας επηρεάζει καθόλου κάπως. Σήμερα θα μιλήσουμε για τα ψυχεδελικά. Έτσι δεν είναι, Γιάννη; (Ναι) Πες μας για τον «Κυκεώνα» και για την Ελληνική Εταιρία Ενθεογόνων. Καταρχάς, στα αγγλικά «Greek Psychedelic Society» και στα ελληνικά «Ελληνική Εταιρία Ενθεογόνων» Γιατί όχι «Ελληνική Ψυχεδελικη Εταιρία». Γιάννης: [2:17] Βασικά λόγω του... της αρνητικής φόρτισης αυτής της λέξης στην ελληνική κοινωνία. Όταν το είχαμε ονομάσει αρχικά έτσι, πάρα πολλοί ερχόντουσαν και μας έλεγαν ότι «Έχετε σχέση με party και psychedelic music και τέτοια πράγματα;». Ναι. Για την υπόλοιπη απομαγνητοφώνηση, γίνετε μέλη μας! (https://easy-greek.org/membership)

Episode Overview: Join us in this empowering episode of the "Is This It?" podcast as Mags Houston shares her mission to reshape the mainstream narrative around drugs as well as extending her expertise to the heroic hearts project UK contributing to a noble cause that aids veterans battling PTSD through psychedelic therapy. Introduction to Mags Houston: Mag's role in psychedelic advocacy about bridging education, community, and policy reform. Psychedelic Society Events: Facilitating discussions on drug policy, psychedelic science, and mental health treatment. Defining Psychedelics: Clarifying misconceptions and differentiating between classic psychedelics (magic mushrooms, ayahuasca) and other substances CBD and THC in Cannabis: Explaining the role of CBD and THC and addressing misconceptions about cannabis products Addiction and Psychedelics: Dispelling myths about psychedelic addiction and highlighting research on using psychedelics to treat addiction Psychedelics and Mental Health: Discussing the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment Different Psychedelic Compounds: Understanding effects and applications various psychedelics: MDMA, ayahuasca, iBoga, DMT, LSD, etc. Potential Future Scenarios: Envisioning a future where psychedelics are used for personal development, addressing the societal and policy challenges Mag's Personal Journey and Purpose: Mag's shift from advertising to drug policy advocacy Challenges in Drug Policy Advocacy: The importance of challenging stigmas perpetuated by the media Psychedelics and Safety: Emphasizing the importance of responsible use and addressing safety concerns and precautions Hope for the Future: Mag's hope for a healthcare system that supports individuals irrespective of their socio-economic background About the Guest: Mags is a prominent figure in realm of psychedelic advocacy working tirelessly to bridge education, community and policy reform. As a curator and host of various events for the Psychedelic Society, she facilitates important discussions around drug policy, psychedelic science and mental health treatment. Find Mags on https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicsuk/ ; https://instagram.com/magsthemighty/ Find Dana on Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp We invite you to share your thoughts and questions about this episode. Your feedback is invaluable to us! ⁠Listen to the audio version here https://anchor.fm/dana-grinberga If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to Follow and share. Sponsors: https://momo-kombucha.com Use discount code ISTHISIT15 to get a 15% off of your first order of 6 or 12 bottles of Momo kombucha. If you are enjoying this show, please consider joining my exclusive Patreon Community for some bonus content. http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

Have you ever wondered how we can truly convey the profound and unique experiences that come with psychedelic journeys? In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of psychedelic-assisted therapy and philosophy with the insightful Dr Sam Douglas. Addressing the challenges of articulating these experiences, Dr Sam emphasizes the crucial need for a bridge in communication, considering the unparalleled nature of each encounter. As a philosopher deeply rooted in the psychedelic community, he shares his expertise on the evolution of language, particularly when navigating new words and concepts, and how substances like LSD can disrupt familiar sensations, leading to perplexing yet transformative experiences. In this enlightening conversation, Dr Sam Douglas recounts a personal anecdote involving LSD that had a lasting impact on his perspective. He guides us through the intricate process of content creation around psychedelics, underlining the significance of personal experiences and the common threads woven through these mystical journeys. Despite legal barriers in Australia limiting access to psychedelic experiences, Dr Sam expresses optimism about the future, especially with recent changes in legislation regarding substances like MDMA and mushrooms. Join us as we explore the balance between safety, education, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, gaining insights from Dr Sam Douglas's role in the Psychedelic Society, where he focuses on harm reduction and education, recognising that every individual's psychedelic journey is uniquely their own Connect with Dr Sam: ⁠Instagram: @dr_sam_douglas X/Twitter: @beachphilosophy Bluesky: @samdphd.bsky.social Connect with Dr Amy: instagram.com/dramy.carmichael www.dramycarmichael.com

EPISODE #79 - This week we're thrilled to welcome on the podcast Colin Pugh, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society. Colin is the Executive Director of Brooklyn Psychedelic Society (BPS), an organization founded in 2015 whose mission is to serve as a prototype of a psychedelic co-op, which is to say a democratically governed, community-based healing center. BPS's current focus is on creating Trellis, an open-source community-based healing model that maximizes the safety, accessibility, and effectiveness of psychedelic journeying both underground and above. Colin is originally from Syracuse, NY and has lived in Brooklyn, NY for the past nine years.We talked about how Colin first came into contact with psychedelics, how he connected with the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society and eventually became its Executive Director, and how he helps the BPS today grow a model of community-based healing that could one day spread across the country. We then dive into Justin's idea of "post-church spaces" aimed at intentionally nurturing community, transcendence, and personal growth outside of religious institutions. If you care about how we can find rich, healing community outside of traditional religion, then you're going to love this discussion!Yes Collective is co-hosted by Justin Wilford, PhDJustin Wilford, PhD, is a co-founder of Yes Collective, an educator, a writer, and an emotional health coach. He earned doctorates from UCLA (cultural geography) and UC Irvine (public health), and specializes in translating complex, scientific ideas into actionable programs for mental and emotional health.

Psychedelics and The Law - A Talk with Psychedelica Lex Hosted By Phoenix Psychedelic Society Psychedelica Lex Episode 2023 – 093 Psychedelics and The Law - A Talk with Psychedelica Lex Hosted By Phoenix Psychedelic Society 10 July 2023 Part 1 of 1 ____________________________________________________ Author and host, Gary Michael Smith, Esq., is a decades-experienced, AV rated, attorney, American Arbitration Association panelist, founding director of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association, board member of the Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, and general counsel to the nation's oldest federally recognized, 501C3, multi-racial peyote church. Psychedelica Lex is the first book to offer a comprehensive survey of the laws and regulations governing psychedelic substances. ABOUT THE PSYCHEDELICA LEX PODCAST AND CHANNEL President Nixon's enactment of the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 banished most psychedelics to Schedule I, making psychedelics for most purpose illegal. However, as the Congressional Record reveals, psychedelics never got a fair trial and little scientific evidence, if any, was considered by lawmakers. Prohibition was more about politics than public health. Yet, historical record, anecdotal evidence, and scientific studies all suggest that prohibition was an unnecessary and harmful overreaction and that many benefits may be derived from psychedelics. Psychedelica Lex puts the question of psychedelics on trial. Hosted by a veteran litigation attorney, each episode will explore psychedelics from different perspectives. As we explore the evidence together, you - the audience - will serve as jurors. Together we will examine every facet. Applying the rigors of cross examination and the Socratic method, we will seek an objective truth. ____________________________________________________________ The growth, trafficking, sale, possession, or consumption of psychedelics may be a felony punishable by imprisonment, fines, forfeiture of property, or any combination thereof. Most states have regulatory and criminal laws that mimic federal law. This podcast is for general informational purposes only. Material in this podcast is not intended to be and should not be used as a substitute for personal consultation with appropriate professionals. I am not your lawyer, and this podcast is not legal advice. PARENTAL ADVISORY: This podcast discusses psychedelic drugs. This episode may contain content that viewers may find offensive. Potentially offensive topics may include: drugs, sex, violence, religion, politics, science, public policy, economics, freedom of thought, free will, the nature of consciousness, art, and law. Language may be coarse and could include George Carlin's seven dirty words: sh*t, p*ss, f*ck, c*nt, c*cks*ck*r, m*th*rf*ck*r, and t*ts or some combination thereof. Opinions expressed in the podcast belong to the party who expressed them and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Psychedelica Lex or its host. SPECIAL CAUTION - This podcast might place you at risk of changing your mind. Viewer discretion is advised.

Elizabeth J.O. is a Holistic Dietitian Nutritionist and Change Coach with 15 years of clinical experience. Since graduating from Bastyr University, she has studied: coaching, human behavior, psychology, yoga, flow states, and mindfulness-based therapies. In her free time, she offers peer support in online forums and volunteers at festivals providing psychedelic harm reduction with N.E.S.T, Zendo Project, Fireside Project, RestPit, and Sanctuary. Elizabeth co-founded Altered States Integration in 2012 to reduce the barriers accessing integration services. She is a director at Psychedelic Society of Texas or PsyT and organizes their online chapter. She has also authored Breaking Emotional Addiction: Neurohacking BPD with Ibogaine, detailing her personal healing journey. Elizabeth is passionate about reducing barriers to finding compassionate support for processing non-ordinary states of consciousness. She is currently studying coaching at Lumia.Episode Highlights▶ Elizabeth challenges conceptions about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) being contraindicated in the use of psychedelics▶ How iboga provided her significant relief from ruminations and addictive tendencies, which were symptoms of her own BPD▶ The importance of a baseline of emotional well-being before engaging with psychedelics▶ Altered States Integration, co-founded by Elizabeth, which focuses building community through peer integration coaching▶ Elizabeth's holistic background as a dietician and the nutrition course she is developing to compliment psychedelic work▶ Her book, "Breaking Emotional Addiction: Neurohacking BPD with Ibogaine", which showcases her personal healing journey▶ The risks of the unregulated psychedelic market in Colorado, where products lack testing and labeling standards▶ Inadequate support and integration for individuals undergoing ketamine therapy ▶ Common challenging psychedelic experiences: recreational use gone wrong, lack of substance testing, and unskillful guidance ▶ The pitfalls of ego inflation and spiritual bypassing in the psychedelic space▶ The need for community, accessibility and ethical standards in the field Elizabeth J.O.'s James's Links & Resources▶ Website: www.AlteredStatesIntegration.com▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alteredstatesintegration/ ▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlteredStatesIntegration▶ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/71800223/admin/feed/posts/

Welcome back to The Trip Report Podcast! Today, we are talking with Dr. Rick Barnett.Rick is the founder of the Center for Addiction Recognition, Treatment, Education, and Recovery in Stowe, Vermont, and the Co-Founder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont.He is also a clinical psychologist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology.This combination of training, clinical practice, and education made for a really interesting discussion of the emerging use of psychedelics in therapy and drug and alcohol recovery.There is a massive difference between the emerging “psychedelic industry”— clinical trials, drug development, policy reform efforts, and legal retreats—and the reality of the situation outside of these contexts.This dichotomy is one of the most fascinating features of this whole domain. While we wait for the Overton Window to shift—for FDA approval, for VA buy-in, for lawmakers and regulators to get comfortable—the use of psychedelics in unregulated, personal, grey and illegal settings is skyrocketing.This is where the psychedelic industry differs from so many other industries or technologies: there is a major distinction between the so-called “above ground” business and investment landscape, which is dominated by commercial drug development and services designed to fit into the modern healthcare system, and the so-called “underground,” a decentralized, unregulated, bottom-up psychedelic market.The need is for education, support, and community to midwife the mainstreaming of psychedelics, not suppression.In this conversation, we discuss:* The connective tissue of the psychedelic ecosystem.* The integration of psychedelic, ecstatic, and expressive approaches to clinical practice in Western healthcare systems;* Dr. Barnett's experience responding to the cultural interest in psychedelics as a clinical psychologist;* The importance of community among healthcare professionals to increase education and best practices; andIn Greek mythology, the God Hermes is said to have possessed the ability to move freely between different realms—he could travel between the mortal world, the divine realm of Olympus, and the Underworld. This capacity made him unique in Greek Mythology. As a trained psychologist, educator, and community organizer, Dr. Barnett is like a modern-day Hermes—interfacing with the clinical and research worlds as well as the local and digital peer-to-peer community networks of the psychedelic-curious.And now, I bring you my conversation with Dr. Rick Barnett.Listen to the episode on Substack, Spotify, Google or Apple.Credits:* Hosted by Zach Haigney * Produced by Zach Haigney, Erin Greenhouse, and Katelin Jabbari* Find us at thetripreport.com* Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube* Theme music by MANCHO Sounds, Mixed and Mastered by Rollin Weary This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thetripreport.com

What up people! Today we're talking to Dr. Rick Barnett. He is an Ivy league educated, licensed Psychologist who founded the Psychedelic Society of Vermont. He specializes in helping people overcome addiction and trauma through guided ketamine therapy. And today he explains how he got arrested at 16 years old and was facing 55 years in federal prison, how psychedelics helped him beat his alcoholism, and he even explains all the things he learned about God and humanity through his research and personal experiences with these chemicals. This is an awesome episode. WELCOME TO CAMPSay whats up to Dr. Rickhttps://twitter.com/drrickbarnettThank you to our sponsorsMorgan & MorganFreeze PipeFumWhite Duck Outdoors

Mike Margolies & Jaz Cadoch join us to announce the public launch of the Global Psychedelic Society.The GPS functions as a platform for connecting and empowering the various chapters of psychedelic societies in operation around the globe. From San Francisco to London to Sydney, psychedelic societies are meeting regularly to support their communities as unprecedented numbers of people explore the realms of psychedelic consciousness. The GPS exists to connect the leaders and members of various chapters with the bigger picture of the worldwide psychedelic community. Please consider rating & reviewing the podcast wherever you're listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the podcast Doug speakers with Kate Cotter, the executive director of the Sierra Psychedelic Society and the Nevada Colition for Psychedelic Medicine. The discuss a wide range of topics exploring the potential of psychedelic medicines for healing, the role of her organizations in eduction and advocacy and much more.

This episode of the podcast was recorded live in front of an audience thanks to the Psychedelic Society of Texas - Austin and features a dynamic interview with Adrian Grenier. He's most famous for staring on the wildly popular HBO show, Entourage. But as you'll here in this conversation, the awakening that Adrian experienced since leaving Hollywood is a tale of a heroes journey style of reinvention that we could all stand to learn so much from. Inspiring, poignant and appplicable to anyone no matter what stage of the journey they are on.    Adrian Grenier has cemented his place as a change agent who leverages his influence and talent as a communicator to spread consciousness on essential issues: family, community and nature. As an investor, Adrian has backed companies and entrepreneurs that he believes can change the world for the better through his impact fund, DuContra Ventures. He is also a UN Ambassador where he helped the UN Environment Programme launch Clean Seas, a campaign to end marine plastic pollution.    His efforts are now focused on his new company, Earth Speed Media .The goal of Earth Speed Media is to educate, inform, and bring people closer to nature, highlighting ways to live an Earth-centered life.

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Caitlin joins the podcast in this episode to share her extensive experience with plant medicine including over 50 ayahuasca ceremonies and seven iboga experiences. She first turned to psychedelic medicine seeking relief from chronic undiagnosed illness. It's not the typical story of one and done, transcendence and healing all in a single session. It's been a long road and hard work. That's not to say progress has not been made though. Armed with deep insight and intermittent physical relief, Caitlin forges onward and shares her story.  These days her focus remains strongly tied to the psychedelic community. We discuss the Psychedelic Society of Texas which she co-directs as well as the work being done by Decrim ATX which is focused on the deprioritization of sacred plant medicines by law enforcement. 

Episode 60 - Lt. Sarko Gergerian, Reformative Policing in the Psychedelic Age Recorded live in Austin thanks to The Psychedelic Society of Texas! Sarko's wisdom, heart and intellect will take you through what it's like to be an active police officer who has set forth on a course of police reform, mental health advocacy and has done MDMA via the MAPS MDMA training program. Yes, really. This is an incredible opportunity to change your mind and find the tools needed to come together as a community in this challenging time.  Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian began his career in 2010 as a patrol officer withWinthrop Police Department. In 2016, he received the Outstanding Service and Contribution award; in 2019, Lieutenant Gergerian was subsequently awarded the Department of Mental Health & Law Enforcement Award. Lt. Gergerian is a founding member of the Community and Law Enforcement Assisted Recovery Program (CLEAR). CLEAR is a network of community partners, theWinthrop Police Department, and theWinthrop Health Department that ensures individuals seeking support for substance use disorders or mental health are connected to community-based service providers. Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian serves as a police peer support officer, community outreach officer, and health & fitness officer. In this role he manages a shift of officers,reviews policies and procedures related to mental health, and supports a multidisciplinary team response to mental health response. Sarko Gergerian is certified in adult and youth mental health first aid,recovery coaching, motivational interviewing, individual and group critical incident stress management (CISM), and critical incident training (CIT). He holds a BA in philosophy from Northeastern University and a MS in mental health counseling and psychological services from Salem State University

In this episode, Nathan Gates joins us for a discussion on the Cure Act (HB0001) which would effectively deschedule psilocybin in Illinois. The bill also creates a regulatory structure for supported-adult-use. We talk about what this means and more. Read full show notes here: https://chillinois.net/2023/01/21/249-nathan-gates-illinois-psychedelic-society/

The research of psychedelics as a therapeutic for anxiety, depression, and PTSD has gained a lot of traction over the last decade. Given their potent effects on the nervous system, what are the unique benefits and possible side effects of psychedelics for the SCI population? And further, what is their potential to elicit functional recovery? If you ask the community, it doesn't take long to find anecdotal evidence that the benefits go beyond just the psychological realm. Read Jim Harris' account in Outside Magazine, as an example (https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/psychedelics-research-paralysis-treatment-jim-harris/). In this episode, Matthew and Jason speak with Jessica Nielson to explore the potential psychedelics may hold for the SCI community. Jessica is an SCI and Bioinformatics researcher at the University of Minnesota. She is also the Executive Director of Psychedelic Society of Minnesota. They discuss psychedelic research and where it could cross paths with spinal cord injury. They also discuss the hypothesized mechanism of psychedelics and whether they might or might not bring about some of the range of changes that SCI self-experimenters have reported. Guest Bio Jessica Nielsen is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Core Faculty in the Institute for Health Informatics at the University of Minnesota, and is the Executive Director of the Psychedelic Society of Minnesota. Jessica completed doctoral training in the lab of Dr. Oswald Steward at UC Irvine focusing on animal models of spinal cord injury, and did postdoctoral training with Dr. Adam Ferguson at UCSF, where she developed a preclinical database of SCI studies that seeded the Open Data Commons for SCI. During her time at UCSF, she began conducting research on the psychedelic tea, ayahuasca, to investigate whether it might be an alternative treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She is currently conducting computational psychiatry research to identify more precise phenotypes of PTSD from large clinical data repositories, and is Principal Investigator of the first psilocybin clinical trial at the University of Minnesota. She is currently co-developing a new survey study around how people with SCI respond to psychedelics, to inform the community about risks and benefits to promote harm reduction as the hype around psychedelics reaches a broad range of patient populations interested in using psychedelics to alleviate suffering.

In this episode, Kyle interviews Clinical Psychologist and Founder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont, Dr. Rick Barnett, from a live event in Burlington, VT this past June. They discuss psychedelics' various contexts of use. www.psychedelicstoday.com

In this episode, David interviews Lauren Katalinich & Anya Oleksiuk of the Psychedelic Society, a website/community that runs events and works to build the community so many people need after having a psychedelic experience. www.psychedelicstoday.com

In this week's podcast we chat with Dr. Jamie Rickord, GP & Founder of Ananda Clinics about:The endocannabinoid systemCannabis DosingCannabis prescribing patternsMDMAPsilocybinAlternative medicine stigmaAnada Clinics: https://anandaclinics.com.au/ Altmed: https://altmed.com.au/

Spontaneous spiritual awakening experiences (I would call them cosmic consciousness experiences), are subjective experiences characterised by a sudden sense of direct contact, union, or complete nondual merging or experience of oneness with a perceived ultimate reality, the universe, “God,” or the divine. They can arise in response to some kind of practice such as meditation, or as in the case of my guest today completely of their own accord. Jessica is a Research Psychologist specialising in spontaneous spiritual awakening experiences. She graduated with a Masters Degree in Psychology (Distinction) from the University of Greenwich, where she focused her studies on induced and endogenous exceptional human experiences. With a passion to bridge the worlds of science and spirituality, her mission is to challenge the default pathologisation of awakening experiences by helping to inform and encourage mainstream psychology to look beyond the current designated spectrum of ‘normality', to encompass the transpersonal as something that is intrinsic to the human experience. She is also dedicated to helping individuals come to the realisation of their highest human potential, and fulfils part of this mission both as a Kundalini Yoga teacher and contracted leadership and empowerment coach. Jessica has presented her work at a number of academic conferences, including with the British Psychological Society. She also works for the Scientific and Medical Network, is a member of the Galileo Commission steering committee, and a collaborator of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium and Spiritual Crisis Network. She runs regular peer-support groups for individuals undergoing spiritually transformative experiences, in central London. -International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN): https://www.spiritualemergencenetwork.org -The Spiritual Emergence Network (SEN, USA): http://www.spiritualemergence.org -The American Centre for the Integration of Spiritually Transformative Experiences (ACISTE, USA): https://aciste.org -Spiritual Crisis Network (SCN, UK): https://spiritualcrisisnetwork.uk The Galileo Commission: https://galileocommission.org If people would like to find an online community to discuss their spiritual experiences more openly, they can join the Blue Lotus sharing circles: https://bluelotusnetwork.com/ Or Spiritual Awakenings International sharing circles: https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org Please note: these sharing circles are not specifically designed around the themes of spiritual emergence / emergency, but rather welcome conversations around varying forms and degrees of spiritually transformative experiences. Jessica's in-person sharing circles in London, which she hosts with the Psychedelic Society: https://dandelion.earth/events/628f4e75aa27e9000c0f2f2f The article we discuss is here: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.720579. Jessica is currently recruiting people for a study observing the effects of awakening on addiction. If you would like to participate in that or her other studies, or simply get in touch, you can do so via her email jessicacorneille@gmail.com.

In this episode, David interviews clinical psychologist and Founder of the Psychedelic Society of Vermont, Dr. Rick Barnett. He discusses addiction, recovery, spirituality, and the Psychedelic Science & Spirituality Summit. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Psychedelic compounds have had a fascinating history in the United States (and worldwide). From the 1960's and the hippie era with common recreational use, while also being studied in legitimate clinical trials, through the decades of the drug war and propaganda efforts, all the way to a recent resurgence in medical studies and usage for conditions like anxiety, depression and addiction. Kate Cotter is co-director of the Sierra Psychedelic Society, an organization working on legislative and other educational efforts around psychedelics. On this episode of Renoites, Conor and Kate talk about various psychedelics and how they work, the history of psychedelics and how public perception has changed over the years, the modern medical uses of various psychedelic compounds, legislative efforts like legalization and decriminalization, how some psychedelics actually function in the brain, the growth of "microdosing" in tech culture, and so much more! The Sierra Psychedelic Society meets monthly at The Studio (https://thestudioreno.com) in Midtown and offers book clubs, integration circles, speakers and other educational programming. Learn more about the Sierra Psychedelic Society on their website at https://www.sierrapsychedelic.org Thank you for listening! Do you have suggestions for guests or topics? Email me any time at conor@renoites.com

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 45: In this episode, we sit down with Anya Oleksiuk from the Psychedelic Society to discuss a variety of topics such as her upcoming documentary, the current state of the psychedelics, finding the right facilitator/retreat as well as Anya's background story, and how she became a co-director of the Psychedelic Society. 00:00 - Fire Moment 01:11 - Introduction 01:36 - Anya's Background Story 08:21 - Combining Work With Psychedelics 10:13 - Joining The Psychedelic Society 16:26 - Anya's Upcoming Documentary 28:51 - Becoming A Film Maker 32:10 - The Current State Of Psychedelics 40:20 - How Can People Support? 42:49 - Thoughts On Unexperienced Shamans 47:33 - Advice For Finding The Right Facilitator/Retreat 51:42 - Anya's Last Words Of Wisdom 53:03 - Outro About Anya: Anya is a Co-Director of the Psychedelic Society UK, leading on video production and curating educational events on psychedelics. She recently launched Women in Psychedelics series, highlighting work of female psychedelic researchers, therapists, healers, artists and beyond. In 2017, Anya founded Triptika Studios, which is a creative media agency, working on projects oriented towards social change and improving human wellbeing. She is the creator, director and producer of The Psychedelic Renaissance - a not-for-profit documentary film about the worldwide re-emergence of the psychedelic movement and the crucial role of psychedelic substances, plants and mushrooms in human culture. Anya is associated with the Psychedelic Society of the Netherlands and is a consultant for the Polish Psychedelic Society (Polskie Towarzystwo Psychodeliczne). Connect With Anya: https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyaoleksiuk https://www.thepsychedelicrenaissance.com/ Thank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness. For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.com Please share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversations This show is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice. About Susan Guner: Susan is a trained somatic, trauma-informed holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology that focuses on holistic perspective through introspection, insight, and empathetic self-exploration to increase self-awareness, allowing the integration of the mind, body and spirit aspects of human experience in personal growth and development. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.guner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susanguner Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/susanguner Blog: https://susanguner.medium.com/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner #PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #AnyaOleksiuk #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch #Entheogens

Avishai Shalom Afek, from the Psychedelic Society of Western NY, speaks with HMM correspondent Sarah Abraham about the benefits of legalizing drugs, like psylocibin, and why harm reduction plays a big part in receiving the complete psychological benefits of these drugs. The Psychedelic Society of Western NY, is one of the co-sponsors of the upcoming Ending the Prohibition of the Mind: A Mushroom Symposium on April 19 at 7pm. To register for the event, go to our website mediasanctuary.org/events

In this episode, I sit down and speak with Jean Lacy (entheojean.com) Video version (Youtube): https://youtu.be/NSewdvGgRMM Video version (TheWeedTube): https://theweedtube.com/video/-194---jean-lacey-illinois-psychedelic-society-126172 Article mentioned in episode: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-psychedelic-plants-bill-psilocybin-ayahuasca-20220328-5ygqu4mhnjaa3lrg5skhdgcwla-story.html After a prolific decade in the cosmetology industry, Jean began her work with integrative healing practices in 2013. In an effort to bridge the gap between community based care and clinical medicine, Jean is currently working to advocate for changes to drug policy in Illinois through the Illinois Psychedelic Society (illinoispsychedelicsociety.org) while supporting the administrative work of several organizations that cultivate and serve entheogenic compounds clinically, sacramentally, and in community. Jean began dabbling in horticulture and mycology in 2017 and took special interest in holistic cultivation and genomics. She is passionate about teaching others how to grow their own food and medicine in a simple, accessible way for their lifestyle through her family's organization Synchronicity Farms. Jean believes that the path of healing should be accessible to all and should feel sensical as opposed to mystical and can be achieved by addressing every layer of the human body through connection to nature and a mindful lifestyle. She envisions a world where humans are in touch with their interconnectedness to everything and become stewards of our Mother Earth. It is her personal mission to help expand the collective consciousness by bridging the gap between spirituality and healthcare using the power of community care and holistic self-healing to create a new paradigm in health and wellness.

"When you're used to one perspective your whole life and suddenly you have a change of narrative because of psychedelics, you are humbled by just the sheer beauty of the universe. My life changed without me really realizing it - the world is the same but I'm different". Mia's call to psychedelic awakening was in the form of profound curiosity to understand mental health and dis-ease. After she co-created her university's first Psychedelic Society, she graduated with a degree in Psychology. After working in venture capital for a number of years, she felt her own stress levels mounting. Reaching the abyss of burnout, Mia found solace in marketing for clients and gradually found her place branding the wellness world including clients like Saje Natural Wellness and True You Yoga. Mia found her place within Psychedelic Salons in 2019 where she helped its first-ever event raise almost $10K. She has since spoken at Microdose's Annual Psychedelic Conference and volunteered in harm reduction for the Zendo Project at Burning Man (2019). She is a space holder, sound healer and you can find her at one of the monthly Psychedelic Salons held around the world. Connect with Mia: Website | Instagram Resource Links: 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics Spirit Plant Medicine Conference Cosmic Sister MAPS Canada Banyen Books Landmark Forum Disclaimer: ++ I'm not giving advice; I'm just dispensing knowledge that I acquired through my own personal experiences, so your mileage may vary... Take what you want from it and discard the rest. Please get pro help if you need ++. Get your free access to our vetted database here ++ If you like this episode and want more, please support us by subscribing to our channel ++ To Your Liberation & Beyond!

"Staking can enhance the experience and bring you deeper if you are trying to experience life, but you should be mindful and know if you can do certain combinations, it does carry risk, and you have to be aware of that." Kristof is the founder of the Vancouver Psychedelic Society - a rapidly growing community of over 1400 members with bimonthly gatherings featuring guest speakers and discussions on topics related to psychedelics. He is inspired by the promising therapeutic implications psychedelics may offer those suffering from mental health conditions and problematic substance use. Kristof has a background working as a Registered Nurse in the ER and is currently doing professional photography and in the process of completing his Master's in Counseling Psychology to become a psychotherapist. Connect with Kristof: Website | Instagram | Facebook Vancouver Psychedelic Society | Vancouver Psychedelic Society Meetup Resource Links Integration Circles Psychedelic Support Line Kristof's Article - Magic Mushrooms and the Future of Mental Health Care Kristof's Psychedelic Resource Book - PIHKAL: A Chemical Love Story Disclaimer: ++ I'm not giving advice; I'm just dispensing knowledge that I acquired through my own personal experiences, so your mileage may vary... Take what you want from it and discard the rest. Please get pro help if you need ++. Get your free access to our vetted database here ++ If you like this episode and want more, please support us by subscribing to our channel ++ To Your Liberation & Beyond!

Dr. Rick Barnett, Psy.D., LADC, is a clinical psychologist and addiction specialist. today we dive into His work professionally and spiritually in the growing field of psychedelic healing. He is in long term recovery for addiction and he shares an extraordinary tale of how it happened and how he came full circle to understanding the process of recovery in a deeper meaningful way. Dr. Barnett holds aBachelor's degree in psychology from Columbia University, a Doctorate and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University, and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has been a licensed alcohol and drug counselor since 1999 and has specialized training in problematic sexual behavior (PSB-S) and gambling disorder. In 2021, Dr. Barnett, completed a year-long Certificate Program for Psychedelic Therapy and Research through the CaliforniaInstitute for Integral Studies. In June, 2021, he founded the Psychedelic Society of Vermont which now has over 70 health professionals with a shared interest in psychedelic research and therapy.Dr. Barnett founded the non-profit organization CARTER, Inc. in 2015 to expand addiction-related resources in Vermont. He is Legislative Chair, Federal Advocacy Coordinator, and Past-President of theVermont Psychological Association. In 2020, he served as President of the Society for PrescribingPsychologists (Division 55) of the American Psychological Association. He also served on the Board ofDirectors of the North Central Vermont Recovery Center in 2018-2019. He has served on numerous regulatory boards in the State of Vermont related to health, mental health and addiction recovery. He has worked in various settings including as a geriatric psychologist in nursing homes, lead psychologist in the Alcohol and Other Drug Use Disorder Program at Mt. Sinai in NYC, for the Hazelden-Betty Ford Foundation from 1996-2002, and other outpatient addiction and mental health treatment programs. He has trained hundreds of health professionals through workshops on addiction and mental health issues over the past 20 years. In addition to services provided by CARTER, Inc., Rick maintains a private practice in Stowe, VT and provides supervision to new therapists. In 2021 he began working within a Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) model for select patients. He is an active advocate for mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. Rick is also in long term recovery from addiction and maintains a regular practice of recovery through meditation, time in nature, helping others, attendance at mutual aid support groups, reading

Thanks to The Psychedelic Society (http://psychedelicsociety.org.uk) for this excerpt from a  conversation between Rupert and Robin Carhart-Harris, with Stephen Reid hosting. Recorded on the 26th of June, 2019 at EartH, Hackney, London, UK.The full talk: https://youtu.be/l4HuFHWPc6k

Christopher Gunlock is a psychedelic preparation and integration specialist and Executive Director of the Psychedelic Society of Minnesota. We talk about the benefits of psychedelics, the risk or dark side, and how the Psychedelic Society of Minnesota is bringing people together in community to help mitigate harm and help people explore what's possible with psychedelics.Mentioned in this episode:Psychedelic Society of MN Creator's Space in St Paul, MNConnect with Christopher at openmindintegration.com

Hey Fam, Thanks for joining us again for Episode 15! Today we had Sebastian DeRosia from the Seattle Psychedelic Society on, and he's a wealth of knowledge. We talked a lot and about many different things. Talking with Sebastian felt like talking to an old friend! Sebastian, like many people lately, moved out of the city and into the country about a year ago. It seems as though so many people are feeling the call to leave the cities these days! Sebastian has a deep understanding about plant medicine and has a strong interest with anything to do with consciousness. He shared his own story of how him not fitting in as a child is really helping him now as he is questions the narrative. We talked about trauma, we talked about healing, we talked about the current roll out of the new experimental jab and how it has affected him directly and a lot more! If you live in Washington, make sure to look him up and find his brick and mortar store he has! If you wanted to find Sebastian: IG @the.vsl website www.thevsl.org email sebastian@theVSL.org Please feel free to contact Jamie or myself, send us an email at sacredresistance1@gmail.com. You can also find us on IG @sacred_resistance. Enjoy the podcast, sending you all lots of love! Love, Jamie and Britt

What is the future of Psychedelics? Daniel Grauer, author of Psychedelic Consciousness: Plant Intelligence for Healing Ourselves and Our Fragmented World and the executive director and cofounder of the Hudson Valley Psychedelic Society and Aaron Genuth co-launcher of Decriminalize Nature New York City and State talk what the future holds for psychedelics in NY and the United States. Listen to hear how mushrooms can change our lives in ways you never expected. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sharpe-way/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sharpe-way/support

This week I'm joined by Stephen Reid, he is a co-operative technologist and cultural changemaker who has trained in the fields of complexity science, physics, software development, meditation, psychotherapy, plant medicine, conscious sexuality and political activism. He is currently a co-director of Dandelion Collective (the not-for-profit worker co-operative behind the Psychedelic Society, which he founded in 2014), the lead developer of dandelion.earth, founder of the Autopia DAO and associated AUT token, teacher of the Tools for the Regenerative Renaissance and Introduction to Crypto & DeFi courses, and a contributor to Enspiral. We delve deep into the fascinating world of the blockchain, zeroing in on DAO's and some of the more progressive projects emerging in the space. We also explore the state of the psychedelic movement and the potential for the integration of community cultivation and psychedelic medicine distribution. Finally Stephen shares his Taoist perspective on the merger of the political and spiritual. Enjoy. https://stephenreid.net/ https://autopia.co/

In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion. It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and confronting propositions to come out of philosophy or science, so I spoke with Dr Daniel Ingram who says he experiences an embedded perception of there being no "Self" on an ongoing basis, following several years of careful meditation. We chat about what it means, how it is noticed, what it feels like and why anyone should care! If this sound intriguing at all, have a listen... You'll thank your Self for it

In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion. It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and confronting propositions to come out of philosophy or science, so I spoke with Dr Daniel Ingram who says he experiences an embedded perception of there being no "Self" on an ongoing basis, following several years of careful meditation. We chat about what it means, how it is noticed, what it feels like and why anyone should care! If this sound intriguing at all, have a listen... You'll thank your Self for it

This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as part of a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events click here. Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute to this initiative, donations are gratefully accepted. You can support via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adventuresina...​ or make one-off PayPal donations here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/adven...​ Podcast #5: Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No-Self Part 1 Daniel discusses his personal experience of realising the truth of there not being a 'Self' Daniel is an emergency room physician, author of ‘Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha,' founder of Dharma Overground and holds an M.D., M.S.P.H. in Epidemiology, and B.A. in English Literature all from UNC Chapel Hill.

A few weeks back, we've been hearing loads about psychedelic drugs and the use of them for recreational and spiritual and even medical use. We were mad curious and wanted to ask more Q's, SO, we invited on Ciara Sherlock - the founding director of The Psychedelic Society of Ireland. We chat to Ciara about how she became interested in psychedelic drugs, drug culture in Ireland in general and about her work as a lead facilitator of Psychedelic Experience Weekends, a programme offering legal, modern ceremonial retreats in The Netherlands using psilocybin-truffles.  Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/psysocire/ Follow Ciara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ciarashurlook/