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  A leader in legal psychedelics, Myles Katz, co-founded The Synthesis Institute mental health treatment at his retreat center in Oregon using psychedelics to promote personal growth, healing, and transformation. He addressed his own trauma and grief, a sense of disconnection using psychedelic.  https://www.confluenceretreats.org Feel the reassurance of a Psychiatric Service Dog—Train your own dog if they recognize and reduce any psychological symptoms, to fly, be in 'no-pet' housing, with no pet fees and access public places under ADA law. Training from Joanne S. Williams, LCSW. A 30-second free guide to see if you qualify at ServiceDogPro.com!   Free 30 minute focus call with Joanne to talk about what would work best for you for your emotional health. Get the Free- Workbook to turn your negitive "What Ifs" in positive possibilities    

Myles leads the development of Confluence Retreats, which seeks to integrate nature-based, multi-day psilocybin retreat experiences into Oregon's innovative legal framework, and in the process, collaborating with indigenous communities to restore ancient healing practices to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument.Previously, Myles co-founded The Synthesis Institute, where he served as Director of Business Development, spearheading the development of one of the world's initial legal psychedelic service models. This groundbreaking initiative supported over 1,000 individuals in their mental health journeys until its closure in 2023.Additionally, his role in Oregon included contributions to the state's landmark psilocybin legalization efforts, serving with the Oregon Psilocybin Training Alliance (OPTA) and on various Rule Advisory Committees for the Oregon Health Authority.In This EpisodeConfluence Retreats---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USLadies and Gentlemen,It is an honor and privilege to introduce our esteemed guest today, a luminary in the field of entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Garyth Moxey stands at the forefront of psychedelic therapy, armed with a profound commitment to education, healing, and transformation. Garyth's journey is one of relentless dedication and growth. Trained as a psychedelic therapist at the prestigious Synthesis Institute, he has become a beacon of hope for many, specializing in the application of Ibogaine for addiction detoxification, particularly for opiate addiction. His expertise extends to the realms of 5-MeO-DMT and Psilocybin, substances he employs to facilitate deep psychospiritual exploration.With decades of experience and rigorous training, including certifications from the Orenda Institute and the F.I.V.E. education program at Tandava Retreats in Mexico, Garyth is a master in guiding individuals through transformative journeys of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. His work transcends the clinical; it is deeply rooted in advocacy and awareness-raising within the psychedelic community. Garyth has been instrumental in documentary projects like "Dosed," which illuminate the profound healing potential of psychedelic medicines.Beyond his psychedelic therapy work, Garyth is also a passionate advocate for medical cannabis, producing high-grade cannabis oil tailored to the specific needs of his clients. His extensive knowledge of cultivation and extraction techniques ensures the highest quality of medicinal products.Together with his partner Blair and their beloved canine companion Millie, Garyth continues to create holistic healing experiences in Vancouver, BC. Their offerings include comprehensive Ibogaine and Iboga treatments, psilocybin therapy, and 5-MeO-DMT sessions, empowering individuals to embark on profound journeys of healing, transformation, and self-discovery.Please join me in welcoming Garyth Moxey, a true pioneer in the realm of psychedelic therapy and holistic healing.Garyth Moxey - Inner Realms Centerhttp://linkedin.com/in/garyth-moxey-b00614266 https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

In today's episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Reid Robison is joined by Garyth Moxey. Garyth Moxey, a native of Canada based in Vancouver, is a leading figure in entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy. Trained as a psychedelic therapist at the Synthesis Institute, he specializes in using Ibogaine for opiate addiction detoxification. Reid and Garyth discuss ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT for treating addiction and other conditions, as well as many other conversations on psychedelics and his journey. https://www.innerrealmscenter.com/Learn more about our podcast at https://numinus.com/podcast/Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinus.com/training/Learn more about our clinical trials at https://www.numinus.com/clinical-trials Learn more about Numinus at https://numinus.com/Email us at ptfpodcast@numinus.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevethayer/https://www.instagram.com/innerspacedoctor/https://www.instagram.com/numinushealth/

It’s been a year since the first licensed psilocybin service centers in Oregon opened – facilities where people 21 and older can legally ingest psychedelic mushrooms in a supervised, therapeutic setting. Oregon became the first state in the nation to approve and regulate the use of psilocybin through a legal framework set up and administered by the Oregon Health Authority. The agency has currently awarded licenses to 28 psilocybin service centers which continue to face regulatory and economic headwinds.  According to recent reporting in the Capital Chronicle, entrepreneurs are struggling with getting customers through the door, given state restrictions around using social media to advertise and waning interest since the market opened last year. The Oregon Health Authority is also threatening to revoke approval for a school in Ashland that is claiming religious exemption from state rules around the training of facilitators who supervise clients during their psychedelic trips. In March, OPB reported on the closure of the Synthesis Institute, a psilocybin training program that declared bankruptcy after charging students thousands of dollars for its curriculum. Joining us to talk about the state of the legal psilocybin industry in Oregon is freelance journalist Grant Stringer.  

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 121: In this episode, we explore Garyth Moxey's incredible journey from early exposure to psychedelics at Stonehenge festivals to becoming a renowned 5-MeO-DMT practitioner. Garyth shares his personal battles with addiction, his recovery process, and how psychedelics like LSD and Ibogaine played a transformative role. We dive into the complexities of Ibogaine treatment, its effectiveness in addiction recovery, and the importance of proper medical supervision. Garyth also discusses the powerful synergy between Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the healing potential of these powerful substances. About Garyth: Garyth Moxey is a native of Canada and a highly influential figure in the field of entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. With credentials from the Synthesis Institute as a trained psychedelic therapist, Garyth specializes in the application of Ibogaine for addiction detoxification, with a particular focus on opiate addiction. He also offers specialized sessions utilizing 5-MeO-DMT and Psilocybin for psychospiritual exploration. Connect with Garyth: Website: http://www.innerrealmscenter.coming Podcast: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/garyth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garythmoxey/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/garyth-moxey-b00614266 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 #GarythMoxey

https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USLadies and Gentlemen,It is an honor and privilege to introduce our esteemed guest today, a luminary in the field of entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Garyth Moxey stands at the forefront of psychedelic therapy, armed with a profound commitment to education, healing, and transformation. Garyth's journey is one of relentless dedication and growth. Trained as a psychedelic therapist at the prestigious Synthesis Institute, he has become a beacon of hope for many, specializing in the application of Ibogaine for addiction detoxification, particularly for opiate addiction. His expertise extends to the realms of 5-MeO-DMT and Psilocybin, substances he employs to facilitate deep psychospiritual exploration.With decades of experience and rigorous training, including certifications from the Orenda Institute and the F.I.V.E. education program at Tandava Retreats in Mexico, Garyth is a master in guiding individuals through transformative journeys of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. His work transcends the clinical; it is deeply rooted in advocacy and awareness-raising within the psychedelic community. Garyth has been instrumental in documentary projects like "Dosed," which illuminate the profound healing potential of psychedelic medicines.Beyond his psychedelic therapy work, Garyth is also a passionate advocate for medical cannabis, producing high-grade cannabis oil tailored to the specific needs of his clients. His extensive knowledge of cultivation and extraction techniques ensures the highest quality of medicinal products.Together with his partner Blair and their beloved canine companion Millie, Garyth continues to create holistic healing experiences in Vancouver, BC. Their offerings include comprehensive Ibogaine and Iboga treatments, psilocybin therapy, and 5-MeO-DMT sessions, empowering individuals to embark on profound journeys of healing, transformation, and self-discovery.Please join me in welcoming Garyth Moxey, a true pioneer in the realm of psychedelic therapy and holistic healing.Garyth Moxey - Inner Realms Centerhttp://linkedin.com/in/garyth-moxey-b00614266 https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Eva Henje är överläkare i barn- och ungdomspsykiatri och professor på Institutionen för Klinisk Vetenskap vid Umeå Universitet. Eva disputerade, 2010, vid Institutionen för Klinisk Neurovetenskap på Karolinska Institutet. Åren 2013-2016 var hon post doc vid Department of Psychiatry och Osher Center for Integrative medicine, University of California, San Francisco.  Eva har varit konsulterande psykiatriker och så kallad ”Learning mentor” i den årslånga ”psychedelic practioner training” vid Synthesis Institute i Nederländerna och co-investigator i PSIPET-studien, en randomiserad/kontrollerad studie, där psilocybin jämförs med placebo för behandling av depression vid Karolinska Institutet i Stockholm. Hon har även fått ett forskningsanslag för att studera MDMA-assisterad terapi för behandling av depression hos unga vuxna. Eva är sedan lång tid tillbaka utbildad yoga- och mindfulness lärare och startade yogayama i Stockholm 2004. Hon är också utbildad i flera traumaterapimetoder och i psykedelika assisterad terapi. I takt med att forskningen visar på goda effekter av psykedelika assisterad terapi exemplevis vid PTSD och depression håller dessa behandlingsmetoder på att bli alltmer accepterade världen över och även implementeras som behandling inom hälso- och sjukvården på vissa håll. Många hoppas att utvecklingen ska gå åt det hållet i Sverige också. I detta avsnitt får vi en inblick i utmaningarna och möjligheterna i fältet utifrån ett svenskt perspektiv. Tack för att just du lyssnar på ”Både och, istället för antingen eller – en podd om Integrativ medicin och hälsa. Följ oss på sociala medier, och ge oss gärna fem stjärnor på iTunes om det här var givande för dig. Prenumerera gärna på vår podd! ♥ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativmedicin ♥ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/integrativMedicin

Are you ready to awaken your emotional, spiritual, and physical healing abilities?In today's episode, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery guided by the Integrative Life Guide, Grace Barr. Grace is the Founder and Director of the Integrative Life Institute, a member and facilitator at The Synthesis Institute of Miami, and a longtime member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP).Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Grace's spiritual journey, her transformative experiences with Sufi dance, and the incredible people she met along the way who helped shape her perspective on life, healing, and spiritual practices. Grace also shares her insights on the role of alternative medicine, the interconnectedness of our emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being, the importance of addressing childhood traumas, and so much more.Tune in to episode 39 of RADitude and prepare yourself to engage in the soul work that can heal your spirit, mind, and body.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Grace's lifelong connection with spirituality (2:40)Can spiritual therapists help with chronic illnesses? (13:30)The importance of incorporating alternative medicine into our lives (17:00)Why do meditation and spiritual practices work? (23:00)Grace shares step one of spiritual awakening (31:10)One's journey from the wounded child to the divine child (38:50)Connect with Grace Barr:Phone: (239) 293 7711Email: Amazingraceb@gmail.comLet's connect!WebsiteContact UsLinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin interviews Myles Katz, founder and executive director of Confluence Retreats. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-246-myles-katz/ They delve into the closure of Synthesis, a psilocybin retreat center in Amsterdam co-founded by Myles. From investment decisions to the pandemic's impact, they discuss the challenges faced and lessons learned. Myles shares his vision for conscious capitalism, introducing Confluence Retreats, a nonprofit psychedelic retreat in Oregon. This conversation sheds light on the evolution of psychedelic businesses amidst external forces like financial markets and the COVID-19 pandemic. Myles's professional journey has spanned three continents. During this time, he has launched and led five VC/Impact-funded startups dedicated to technological innovation, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability. Specializing in early-stage business strategy, Myles has successfully raised nearly $20 million USD for cutting-edge business models. As a co-founder and the Director of Business Development at The Synthesis Institute, Myles spearheaded the development of one of the world's initial legal psychedelic service models. This groundbreaking initiative supported over 1,000 individuals in their mental health journeys until its closure in 2023. His contributions in Oregon have also included significant roles in the state's landmark psilocybin legalization efforts, serving with the Oregon Psilocybin Training Alliance (OPTA) and on various Rule Advisory Committees for the Oregon Health Authority. Currently, Myles is leading the development of Confluence Retreats, a project under the Hi-U Foundation. This initiative seeks to integrate nature-based, multi-day psilocybin retreat experiences into Oregon's innovative legal framework, collaborating with indigenous communities to restore ancient healing practices to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Omnia Group Ashland, one of Oregon's premier licensed psilocybin service centers. Furthermore, Myles is a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon, bringing his extensive expertise to ensure safe and transformative experiences for participants. Highlights: The closure of Synthesis: an overview Synthesis' growth period and pivoting during COVID Transition to a stewardship model Challenges with the company's training and retreat programs The impacts of financial markets Introduction to Confluence Retreats Episode Sponsor: KA! Empathogenics Kanna Supplements.

Welcome to The Psychedelic Coach Podcast, where we explore the transformative potential of psychedelics in therapy and beyond. In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial role of nurses in the psychedelic renaissance, featuring insights from Stephanie Van Hope and Angela Ward of Return to Roots. Episode Title: Episode 269 - Preparing Nurses for the Psychedelic Renaissance: Return to Roots About Return to Roots: Return to Roots offers nurses a unique pathway to becoming leaders in the evolving field of psychedelic therapy. Rooted in principles of cultural humility, caring for healing environments, and energetic competencies, this program empowers nurses to embrace their role as guardians of holistic healing and sacred medicines. The Importance of Nurse Leadership: Nurses are the heartbeat of healthcare, possessing a unique blend of compassion, clinical expertise, and holistic perspective. As the psychedelic renaissance unfolds, nurses are stepping into leadership roles, bridging the gap between traditional medicine and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Their presence is not only essential but transformative in shaping the future of psychedelic practice. Guest Bios: Stephanie Van Hope, a Registered Nurse and board-certified Nurse Coach, brings decades of experience in holistic nursing, oncology, and hospice care. With a DNP in Integrative Health and Healing, Stephanie's journey has led her to serve as a study guide for the NYU Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Project and as a learning facilitator for the Synthesis Institute's Psychedelic Practitioner Training Program. Angela Ward, a board-certified health and wellness nurse coach and seasoned psychedelic practitioner, specializes in guiding transformative experiences. With credentials from the CIIS CPTR program and Synthesis Psychedelic Practitioner Training program, Angela advocates for nursing in psychedelic practice through OPENurses and aims to create safe, ethical platforms for voyagers and students alike. Episode Highlights: Empowering Nurse Leaders: Explore how nurses can leverage their unique skills and perspectives to drive innovation and ethical practice in psychedelic therapy, fostering a more compassionate and holistic approach to healing. Cultivating Healing Vessels: Discover the importance of nurses as vessels of healing, guardians of gateways, and advocates for creating safe, supportive environments for psychedelic experiences. The Path to Psychedelic Practice: Learn about the foundational principles and curriculum of Return to Roots, and how nurses can embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional development to become competent and compassionate psychedelic practitioners. Special Offer for Listeners: Angela and Stephanie are generously offering listeners of The Psychedelic Coach Podcast a 20% discount on the Return to Roots Program until May 21, 2024. Simply use the code CONDOR20 to take advantage of this exclusive offer at holisticpsychedelicnurse.com/returntoroots Join us as we celebrate the vital role of nurses in shaping the future of psychedelic therapy and healing. Subscribe now and share with your friends to stay tuned for more inspiring conversations! Visit Dr Stephanie Van Hope at: hopeholistic.com. https://instagram.com/hp_nurse_collective  Visit Angeal Ward at: GuardianAtTheGateway.com https://instagram.com/guardian_at_the_gateway    For more empowering insights and to join our vibrant community, visit https://CondorApproach.com    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. If this episode sparked something within you, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with someone who might benefit. Your support helps us spread the message and continue this journey together. Thank you for tuning in to The Psychedelic Coach Podcast. Your path is IMPORTANT, and we're here to support every step of your journey. Peace and Be Free, Tah Whitty Podcast Host: Tah Whitty, Producer: The Psychedelic Coach Podcast Team (Please note: This summary is crafted for clarity and engagement. For the full, unedited experience, dive into the episode itself.) --------------- IMPORTANT LINKS Visit Our Home on the Web, get more information and join The Condor Approach   Join our Facebook Community   Get our fave microdosing product for 10% off with the link below is approved in every state in the US! We noticed the difference after about 10-12 days, so we did every day for 30 days but make sure you talk to your doctor first! https://kaempathogenics.com/condorfam   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. 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

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 117: In this episode, Bia shared her profound insights into the historical, cultural, and sacred dimensions of psychedelics, emphasizing the importance of treating these substances with respect and understanding their deep roots in various indigenous cultures. She passionately discussed her commitment to psychedelic justice, promoting the visibility and voices of minority groups, and her efforts in safeguarding sacred plants and cultural traditions. Our conversation also delved into the commercialization of psychedelics and the necessity for a balanced approach that honors their origins and potential risks. Bia's work at the Chacruna Institute serves as a beacon for those interested in the intersection of plant medicine, social justice, and cultural preservation. For more insights and to connect with the profound work Bia is doing, check the links in our show notes. About Bia: Dr. Beatriz Caiuby Labate (Bia Labate) is a queer Brazilian anthropologist based in San Francisco. She has a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil. Her main areas of interest are the study of plant medicines, drug policy, shamanism, ritual, religion, and social justice. She is Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines. She serves as Public Education and Culture Specialist at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and Adjunct Faculty at the East-West Psychology Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). She is also Diversity, Culture, and Ethics Advisor at the Synthesis Institute. Additionally, she is a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP) in Brazil and editor of its site. She is author, co-author, and co-editor of twenty-four books, two special-edition journals, and several peer-reviewed articles. Her Latest Book: Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture https://amzn.eu/d/1NOkxFY Bia's Websites: - https://chacruna.net - https://bialabate.net - https://chacruna-iri.org - https://chacruna-la.org Connect with Bia: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bialabate1591?si=yAnmGu9mlYqP8Bfw IG: https://www.instagram.com/labatebia?igsh=MWNjdW40MDM3Ymk2cA== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bia-labate-8792a019a?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app 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 #BiaLabate

“There is nothing more extraordinary than, when you can resource your body enough, get enough support, to embody the people that have harmed you. It's such a lesson in understanding intergenerational trauma. That there are no villains or victims. But that, as Gabor Maté says, there's a lot of hurting people. “Rita Bozi is a multidisciplinary Somatic Relational trauma-informed Facilitator and Psychedelic Therapist, author, educator, and podcast co-host of PUNK THERAPY (Psychedelic Underground Neural Kindness). With twenty-nine years experience in the healing arts, she is the director of Brilliant Healing Inc. working with individuals and groups leading therapeutic, experiential and creative medicine retreats. She teaches internationally and trains, mentors and supervises medicine practitioners in her unique program, Somatic Relational Trauma-informed Practices for Medicine-Assisted Facilitation. In 2022, she was guest faculty at The Synthesis Institute and in 2024 she completed a practicum in Somatic Transformation with Sharon Stanley PhD. Rita has deep respect for and experience with both non-traditional and Indigenous medicines and practices a non-pathologizing, body-centered, attachment-based and bio-psycho-social approach to healing.She is a retired dancer, actor and playwright. Her first novel, When I Was Better released in 2022 is a winner of the Firebird Book Award and a finalist for the Goethe International literary award for Late-Historical Fiction. She is currently writing PUNK Therapy, drawing on her clinical work with women. Find all of Rita's projects on Linktreebrillianthealingsystems.comListen to the Punk Therapy Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcastswww.rachealcharlie.comIf you want to support my podcast, you can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rachealcharlie

THE GIFT OF THE NIGHT: Philip Carr-Gomm More than one third of adults suffer from insomnia or some other kind of sleep disorder. Left unaddressed, lack of sleep can lead to debilitated health, lowered resilience, and decreased performance in all aspects of life. Restoring hope to the sleepless, psychotherapist Philip Carr-Gomm reveals how we each have the ability to unlock better sleep naturally. Combining his knowledge of sleep science and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with techniques drawn from spiritual traditions and insights from the emerging field of psychedelic therapy, Carr-Gomm presents a fast and easy-to-follow six-step program to help you sleep better. Helping you get a better night's sleep, this concise and simple guide shows you how to benefit from everything the night offers to body and soul. Philip Carr-Gomm is an author and psychotherapist, having trained in psychology, sophrology, and psychosynthesis psychotherapy. The founder of the Sophrology Institute, he has worked in the emerging field of psychedelic psychotherapy with the Synthesis Institute and the ACER integration community. He runs a sleep clinic that offers online sleep therapy and is the author of over twenty books, including Empower Your Life with Sophrology, Seek Teachings Everywhere, and The Prophecies. He lives in Sussex, England. Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

In this episode, Joe interviews Maya Albert: Co-Founder of the Psyched conference, and Director of Operations at Tabula Rasa Ventures and the Synthesis Institute. She shares her journey of how she became involved in the psychedelic space through her mother, and her personal experience as a patient in a clinical trial on psilocybin for the treatment of anorexia – a much more common and deadly affliction than most people realize. She discusses her involvement with the various psychedelic gatherings surrounding Davos and the World Economic Forum, as well as the work she's doing with Tabula Rasa and some of their clients seeking to expand insurance coverage to psychedelic-assisted therapy.  She discusses the Synthesis Institute's recent struggles that shook up the psychedelic space, what they're doing to save the company, how Retreat Guru has helped them, and the implications for the wider psychedelic movement. And she talks about much more: the legality and vetting process for training in Oregon and Colorado; truffles in the Netherlands vs. classic psilocybin; the idea of alcohol as poison and ‘Cali sober,' and how can we all be more collaborative and not sling mud at each other? Click here to head to the show notes page. 

We are living in a time when ancient plant medicines are making a strong comeback. The conversation around psychedelic medicine has shifted significantly in the past 10-15 years and has been covered by popular media outlets. This shift is attributed to the mental health crisis, with approximately 50 million Americans diagnosed with mental health conditions and the pandemic exacerbating the issue.    People are desperate to heal and are seeking out unconventional methods.   In this episode, we explore psychedelics' (particularly psilocybin/mushrooms') potential for healing and discuss the societal stigma surrounding them, as well as the need for open conversations around their safe use. Join us as we reflect on the potential of psychedelics to support healing in individuals - as well as their positive effects on families and communities.   My guest Cori Sue Morris @corisue spent 15+ years building and scaling brands and has a master's degree from the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. She dove deeply into the health and wellness space primarily to help herself and other women fight stress & anxiety. She then founded Retreat, a microdosing platform providing content, community, and coaching to psychedelic newcomers. Cori is a member of the Microdosing Collective and of Psychedelic Women, and is currently training to be a psychedelic facilitator with Synthesis Institute. Her focus is on the third wave of the psychedelic ecosystem, and she's a passionate advocate for its potential to improve mental health.   The politicization of mushrooms: a heartbreaking history The importance of safety, setting & intentionality in approaching psychedelic use (including in controlled environments like medical facilities) Why psychedelics are not for everyone Maximizing micro-dosing: protocols, tips & benefits   Cori mentioned a study involving clergy members who have experienced psychedelic medicine - as one example that suggests psychedelics can potentially enhance spiritual connection. Here's the article: ​​www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2017/07/24/at-johns-hopkins-clergy-try-mind-altering-drugs-for-scientific-research/ Download Cori's free microdosing guide: www.retreatmicrodose.com/freeguide

Cori Sue Morris is a third-time female founder with 2 successful exits, wellness junkie, and total mycophile. She's the founder of Retreat, a microdosing platform providing content, community, and coaching to psychedelic newcomers. Cori has 15+ years building and scaling brands as a founder & head of marketing, including Havenly, Usual Wines, UrbanStems, WeWork, Curex and Tailwind. Cori is a member of the Microdosing Collective, Psychedelic Women, and is currently training to be a psychedelic facilitator with Synthesis Institute. Cori is passionate about helping others improve their wellbeing, building brands, and supporting women-led businesses. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil, and a master's degree from the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. @corisue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truth Fairy appears solo for this special episode in conversation with guests James Clifton, former Lead Facilitator, and Daan Keiman, former Lead Facilitator and Director of Program and Product Development, of the Synthesis Institute. This conversation aims to shed more light on the recent headlines surrounding the termination of employees and contractors by Synthesis as reported recently in psychedelic outlets like Lucid News.James Clifton and Daan Keiman introduce themselves and get in depth about their own stories of how they came to psychedelic therapy and the formational time period in discussion with Martijn Schirp. They each give much-needed context to discussions about Synthesis - its origins, how the retreats came together, the thought and care put into the approach. They also note when some tensions started and what was behind the tension. Truth Fairy leads a very probing and insightful conversation with James and Daan in which they explore the truths and requirements for working with psychedelics, how the attitude of potential clients changed after the release of “How to Change Your Mind” by Michael Pollan, the complexities with diverse practitioners and educational considerations the leadership team constantly considered as Synthesis grew, and the challenge of balancing psychedelic reality against capitalist needs. James and Daan give context and meaning to the headlines, unpacking the impetus behind Synthesis and truths of its journey.   “I think this may be something that I want to emphasize, because in a lot of what has been published, this is a perspective that is missing, it is that the leadership team itself struggled with the complexity. They had this monumental task ahead of them of bringing together this very diverse group of practitioners with their own perspectives on how to do this work, of navigating all these legal challenges, not to mention all the financial constraints and financial commitments that they made to investors, and to then ride this wave of this massive hype that started to started to emerge. I think it's within that sort of vast growing field - adding a corona pandemic that locked everything down and that required the organization to really make a radical shift in orienting themselves now towards the practitioner training - there's this challenge that comes with both asking yourself as an organization, who are we and what do we do and what do we offer as services.” - Daan KeimanAbout James Clifton:James Clifton has been a guide and ally for hundreds of individuals and groups in a variety of complex settings and environments, including hospice care, conflict zones and navigating non-ordinary states and realms of consciousness in psychedelic spaces for over 35 years.As a clinically trained, trauma and integrally informed psychotherapist, he works in professional practice with individuals and their direct experiences that come with all the varieties that an extra-ordinary state demands and as it unfolds.He was part of the core faculty and also retreat team lead at the Synthesis institute from 2019. He continues to consult internationally, advise, lead, supervise and support developing teams and organizations committed to the best emergent practices in psychedelic care.He lives mostly in the UK on the South Coast and sometimes you'll find him in the wilds of the South West Coast of Cornwall.About Daan Keiman:Daan holds an MA in Spiritual Care and is the co-founder of Guild of Guides Netherlands: an organization that seeks to professionalize psychedelic sitting services. His experience with guiding and caring for people in altered states of consciousness spans over a decade; ranging from psychedelic harm reduction work on festivals to his private practice as a Psychedelic Chaplain.Daan draws from his personal Buddhist practices, psychedelic research and his professional experiences to create compassionate and powerful containers for personal and relational transformation. As an avid explorer of consciousness, he is highly capable of supporting others who are traversing the landscapes of the mind.Resources discussed in this episode:“Synthesis Founder Confirms Bankruptcy of Dutch Sister Company” by Joseph Gallivan for Lucid News March 20, 2023Synthesis website“How to Change Your Mind” by Michael PollanBayo Akomolafe---Punk Therapy: website |emailDr. T: email  |  Truth Fairy: email

We're discussing the bankruptcy of Synthesis Institute and the future of access to psychedelic healing. This conversation is based on our extensive personal experience in the field and inspired by the article linked below written by Jules Evans.https://ecstaticintegration.substack.com/p/synthesis-and-the-shadow-of-psychedelic___________________________________________________

In this episode of Psychedelics Weekly, Joe and Kyle are back at it, talking about news and what's going on at Psychedelics Today (applications for Vital close this Sunday, March 26, and we've just announced a new neuroscience course!). Following up on last week's news that Field Trip Health had closed five clinics, they start with more unfortunate news: that Field Trip is laying off a lot of people, Ronan Levy has resigned as the CEO, trading has been suspended, and the company has obtained CCAA Protection (which, through the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, essentially allows a struggling company a chance to restructure its finances to avoid bankruptcy, all through a formal Plan of Arrangement). And in similar news, all Ketamine Wellness Centers (an Arizona company recently acquired by Delic Holdings) would be closing immediately, with employees let go with little warning or explanation. These stories (and Synthesis Institute's downfall) highlight the sad reality many of us in the psychedelic space forget: that just because a business is heart-centered and psychedelic-minded, it's still a business, and businesses need to be profitable to survive.  Next, they cover Melissa Lavasani and the Psychedelic Medicine Coalition creating the Psychedelic Medicine PAC (Political Action Committee) to get more government funding behind psychedelic research. Members of PMC went to D.C. last week, presenting a psychedelic briefing to begin the process of educating legislators about the realities of plant medicines and psychedelic-assisted therapy (and Joe was there).  And they discuss more: concerns over Australia's recent about-face on MDMA and psilocybin being used legally; a recent study where researchers used EEG and fMRI together to record what is happening in the brain while under the influence of DMT (and we should probably have Manesh Girn on again to explain it better than we could); and an interview with Eric Andre at SXSW where, in about 2 minutes, he brilliantly shines a light on drug exceptionalism, the lies of the drug war, and the need for more education on psychedelics – all to a bewildered reporter who didn't seem prepared to talk to Eric Andre (we are- please come on the podcast!). www.psychedelicstoday.com

Could growing mushrooms be as easy as blasting the woods with liquid spores from a super soaker? In this episode of The Mushroom Show, we delve into the idea of "guerilla mushroom gardening", including how successful it can be and why anyone would do it in the first place. We also cover the recent bankruptcy of Synthesis Institute and its impact on the Oregon Psilocybin Movement. This episode also includes a great conversation with Kyle Buller from Psychedelics Today about training psilocybin therapists and the state of psilocybin worldwide.#themushroomshow #mushroompowered #fungi Chapters:0:00 Intro0:53 Guerilla Mushroom Gardening12:08 The Downfall Of Synthesis Institute19:59 Interview With Kyle Buller of Psychedelics Today1:06:02 OutroLinks:Guerilla Gardening: [1] https://www.vice.com/en/article/3ak84j/guerilla-gardeners-magic-mushroomsSynthesis Institute:[1] https://ecstaticintegration.substack.com/p/synthesis-and-the-shadow-of-psychedelic[2] https://psychedelicalpha.com/news/inside-synthesis-institutes-implosionPsychedelics Today:[1] https://psychedelicstoday.com/[2] https://www.vitalpsychedelictraining.com/

In this episode of Psychedelics Weekly, Joe and Kyle join up once again to discuss the news and articles they found the most interesting this week.  They start with the business news everyone is talking about: Field Trip Health & Wellness closing 5 of their clinics due to financial struggles (a deficit of $48.7 million since their inception and a net loss of $6.9 million reported for the last quarter), little confidence they'd be able to receive more funding, and the changing landscape of ketamine telehealth now that the Covid Public Health Emergency should finally come to an end in May. They also highlight an article dissecting the collapse of Synthesis Institute and the lessons to be learned, with both stories really showing just how new and unstable psychedelic business still is, and how the allure of first-mover advantage can be a dangerous gamble. They also discuss four drug reform bills introduced in Vermont: two of which would decriminalize simple possession of all drugs, making a "personal use supply of drugs” a civil offense with a $50 fine; one removing penalties for using or selling psilocybin; and the last decriminalizing certain psychedelic plants and fungi.  And they look at a research study aiming to learn more about people's lives after they've been involved in a clinical trial, Time Magazine's article about psychedelics and couples therapy, and a study that found that while 64% of survey respondents said at-home ketamine helped their symptoms, 55% (and 58% of Millennials) said they used more than the recommended dose – either by accident or on purpose. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Welcome to Episode 58 of Th3Lab Podcast hosted by Quay, Q, and Jon! (Josh will be back next week, he was on his Honeymoon.) In this episode, we explore a diverse range of topics starting with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. We delve into the causes of the bank run and how the bank got stuck holding 1.5% interest yields while the market was selling over 5%. We also discuss how the CEO, CFO, and CMO sold off significant amounts of stocks before the bank collapsed. We also talk about the declining trend of teenagers meeting up with friends almost every day and question whether it is due to the rise of smartphones and social media or the lack of free public locations that allow children to socialize. In the entertainment world, we discuss Warner Bros CEO's call for streaming services to raise prices and Elon Musk's plan to build his own city in Texas where his employees would live and work. We also cover the controversy surrounding Logic's cover of "It Was a Good Day" and the accusations that Larry June is copying Dom Kennedy's flow. Moving on to current events, we talk about the recent kidnapping in Mexico and Tiger Woods' ex-girlfriend's $30 million lawsuit against him for allegedly tricking her into leaving his house. Finally, we give a full review of Creed 3 and discuss the upcoming release of ranch-flavored ice cream at Walmart stores across the country. To end the episode, we provide an update on Oregon's mushroom legalization efforts, specifically the InnerTrek program's graduation of the first students trained in accompanying patients during psilocybin therapy and the bankruptcy of the Synthesis Institute, leaving over 200 students in Oregon trying to get refunds. ---- This podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and is not intended to be taken seriously. The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the company or organization they may be affiliated with. The content on this podcast may contain language and themes that may be considered inappropriate for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th3lab-podcast/support

In this episode of Psychedelics Weekly, David is joined by Kyle, who is finally home after a lot of traveling, to talk shop and dig into the articles they found the most interesting this week.  They begin with the news that Paul Stamets now has a species of mushroom named after him (Psilocybe stametsii), then take a look at a recent self-report study called “Prevalence and associations of challenging, difficult or distressing experiences using classic psychedelics,” which aimed to collect data on just how many psychedelic users (in this study, anyone who had ever tried a psychedelic) felt that they had had a challenging or difficult experience. They discuss the results and highlight some interesting data: that LSD was the most commonly associated substance, that smoking cannabis was one of the most commonly reported interventions, and of course, the question of whether or not these experiences were beneficial.  They then talk about Synthesis Institute closing its doors, the possible hope Synthesis could have, and the sadness in this – when businesses fail, it's easy to look at numbers and profit margins and be dismissive, but we forget the people involved; not just at Synthesis, but the hundreds of would-be students.  And lastly, they look at an article about a California-based startup called the Reality Center, which uses a combination of pulsing lights, sounds, and vibrations to create a drug-free but seemingly very psychedelic experience, reminding us yet again that you do not need a substance to achieve  non-ordinary states of consciousness. www.psychedelicstoday.com

Minter Dialogue with Martijn Schirp Martijn Schirp is the cofounder and Chief Visionary Officer at the Synthesis Institute, that offers safe, legal, medically supervised psychedelic retreats, based out of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. As they write on their site, they "make the psychedelic experience accessible for curious individuals who want to utilize moderate-to-high doses of truffles to catalyze creative breakthroughs, explore consciousness, find meaning, improve confidence, and search for a mystical experience." In this conversation, we discuss Martijn's journey to founding the Synthesis Institute, what has changed in our society that has brought about our crisis in mental health, the treatments they provide, the protocols they follow and the prospects for the future.   If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to iTunes or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

Welcome to the podcast of ALPS, the conference that wants to make us aware of psychedelic science and its effects on the psyche. A whole program with many speakers from Switzerland, Europe and all over the world. In this episode, syde welcomes Sam Candy, PhD ecologist, independent researcher, consultant and science writer. Dr. Gandy has varied experience of working within the psychedelic field, as a past scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation, as a research assistant with the Synthesis Institute, and as a consultant for PsiClone. He is a certified Shinrin Yoku forest bathing practitioner and also leads fungi growing workshops on occasion. He is also collaborating with the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, researching on the capacity of psychedelics to influence human relationships with nature. More info on Sam : https://twitter.com/SamwiseGandy https://www.instagram.com/samwisegandy https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sam-Gandy-4 Questions asked to Sam: - What is the link between nature and psychedelics ? - Are there psychedelics that have more impact on how we see and perceive Nature ? - You mentioned ‘setting'. It is true that sometimes we talk about setting in a clinical way. The setting in nature could be also a way to consume psychedelics. Can you explain your thoughts on that? - The are theories saying that coming from nature, these substances - such as psilocybin - could be a message from nature for us to take care of it. What would be your opinion on that ? - How do you see the future of your researches ? This interview was recorded during the Alps Conference 2022 on psychedelic research in Bern, Switzerland on 28.10.2022. More info on the Alps Conference: https://www.alpsconference.com/

Today I have the treat of speaking with Dr Ros Watts - a clinical psychologist, a mother, and a passionate nature lover. Having worked as the Clinical Lead for Imperial College London's pioneering psilocybin trial, and then as the Clinical Director at Synthesis Institute, Ros is one of the most prominent and experienced voices in the field of psychedelic research today. She has been named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Psychedelics and one of the Top 16 Women Shaping the Future of Psychedelics, and it is her focus on integration, harm-reduction and inclusion in the psychedelic space that makes Ros's work so unique in this field. With a recently published a paper providing a validated scale for assessing psychological connectedness in a broad sense, Ros has designed The Watts Connectedness Scale as a clinical, practical tool for measuring our sense of connectedness to ourselves, to others, and to the living world. Ros has a desire to help people cultivate connectedness especially after psychedelic experiences, and it is from this place that she has created an integration community called ACER Integration, which aims to provide experiential education around how to integrate singular experiences into the wider collective and how to connect more deeply to life and one another, in all our relational complexity and richness. Recorded on 16th Nov 2022.

Alex speaks with Garyth Moxey from Inner Reals Center, based in Vancouver B.C. They discuss: Garyth's upbringing in south-west England close to the Stonehenge Free Festival. What Ibogaine is. How it is used traditionally and as a form of treatment. Ibogaine as a successful treatment for addiction. 5-MEO DMT Garyth Moxey is a Canadian born entheogen provider and harm reduction activist based in Vancouver B.C. He is a Synthesis Institute trained psychedelic therapist. His journey with psychedelics started in the early 80's in the U.K. with Stonehenge Free Festival and the traveler community. After years spent traveling and living in South East Asia he found himself struggling with alcohol and a poly-drug addiction. Many failed rehab attempts and traditional recovery methods later, he took LSD therapeutically in Marin County in 2000 and ended his relationship with alcohol. After a brief opioid relapse in 2011 he took Iboga which made an incredible difference and set him on the path to his life's work. He co-formed Liberty Root after the Vancouver Ibogaine conference in 2012 and then went on to form Inner Realms Center in 2016. As of Jan 2022, Garyth has facilitated 375 Ibogaine treatments. He has also completed psychedelic psychotherapy fundamentals at the Orenda Institute, Cortez Island B.C. in the fall of 2016 and as of April 2022, completed a Psychedelic Therapist certificate program from Synthesis Institute. Garyth was also part of the award winning independent documentary, Dosed made to raise awareness about the healing powers of psychedelic medicine, and now Dosed II. He is also a medical cannabis activist and custom produces high-grade cannabis oil for clients dealing with a wide range of medical conditions. He now works tirelessly with his partner Blair and a variety of therapists to bring about positive lasting change in the people who have chosen to be his clientele. Learn more about Garyth here: https://www.innerrealmscenter.com Our team at Healthpath help people take charge of their health. Visit our website to learn more: https://healthpath.com Order a SIBO test: https://healthpath.com/products/sibo-hydrogen-breath-test-uk/ Order a gut microbiome test: https://healthpath.com/products/microbiome-gut-bacteria-test-uk/ Work with a healthpath practitioner: https://healthpath.com/practitioners/ Visit our blog: https://healthpath.com/blog/ Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ourhealthpath/ Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexandermanos/ Sign up to our new newsletter: https://healthpath.com/newsletter/

In this conversation, I speak with prosocial entrepreneur, Rachel Aiden about what we know about the use of psychedelics on healing the impacts of trauma. We discuss what steps and precautions one should talk before embarking on the world of plant medicine, what one can expect if one decides to go on a journey with her company Synthesis and the roles of the guides, group work and integration in the process. Rachel Aiden is a prosocial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience working on projects across the U.S., East Africa, and Europe. Currently, she's the CEO at Synthesis Institute, a legal psilocybin retreat and practitioner training center with locations in Amsterdam and Oregon. Rachel holds a B.A. in Transformative Education & Leadership, M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Trauma-Informed Leadership, and is completing her Ph.D. in Integral/Transpersonal Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies, where her research focused on psilocybin-assisted treatment for PTSD and Complex Trauma. Find Rachel at https://www.synthesisretreat.com/ and on Synthesis on Instagram ----------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Pre-order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify.

Esta semana recebi Na Nave o incrível Pedro Teixeira da @safejourneypt para falar de um tema que já queria trazer há muito tempo: os paicadelicos. Sinto que trouxe o convidado certo para falar deste tema, o Pedro Teixeira é professor e investigador na Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, da Universidade de Lisboa, director de investigação no Synthesis Institute, em Amsterdão, e fundador do SafeJourney. Escreveu um longo artigo sobre o ‘renascimento psicadélico', no jornal Público em 2019, e participa regularmente em iniciativas de divulgação científica nesta área. Neste episódio vais poder conhecer melhor o que são os psicadelicos, quais os benefícios que trazem para a saúde mental quando usados em contexto terapêutico e o que a ciência tem vindo a comprovar nos últimos anos de investigação.

Natasja Pelgrom & Alexander Beiner, creators of the Regenerative Stewardship retreat, join Paul F. Austin to discuss their approach to healing. Natasja Pelgrom is a visionary leader, mystical mentor and the founder of Awaken The Medicine Within retreats and programs, supporting people with psycho-spiritual approaches since 2017. Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting and facilitation roles in over 800 psychedelic ceremonies. Natasja was also a founding member of the Synthesis Institute, and the director of the psilocybin-assisted Wellness retreats. As a key curator of the retreat programs, she oversaw the retreat team development and training. She currently advises and supervises executives in the (psychedelic) wellness industry. Natasja is also a mentor to leaders, coaches, therapists, and space holders, where she focuses on mind and heart coherence to help them prosper in their services. Natasja's multifaceted mentorship approach is paired with 20+ years of entrepreneurial experience.  Alexander Beiner is an author and facilitator. He's one of the founders of the media and events platform, Rebel Wisdom, and an executive director of Breaking Convention, Europe's longest-running conference on psychedelic medicine and culture. His upcoming book, The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World (Hay House, 2023) explores how psychedelics could transform culture and society. Trained as a counselor and meditation teacher, Alexander also runs retreats centered on combining practices drawn from cognitive science, wisdom traditions and psychedelic philosophy to create powerful group experiences. He has a particular interest in the phenomenology of the psychedelic experience and how we can combine ritual, practice and collective intelligence to expand consciousness in new ways. Highlights: How Natasja and Alexander's paths crossed, leading to their co-creation of a psychedelic retreat. Rebel Wisdom — Alexander's background and approach. Regenerative Stewardship — the ethos behind their retreat. Thinking beyond the “Hero's Journey” and beyond “self-care” to a wider, more balanced vision. Looking to indigenous wisdom and psychedelics for a new cosmology and way of being. Why Natasja & Alexander chose psilocybin as the central medicine for the Regenerative Stewardship retreat. The wisdom of being flexible in one's approach to preparation, experience, and integration. Episode Links: AWAKEN THE MEDICINE WITHIN “Regenerative Stewardship” Psilocybin Retreat AMW's Instagram Rebel Wisdom Alexander's book, The Bigger Picture: How Psychedelics Can Help Us Make Sense of the World The concept of the Hero's Journey Book, Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World, by Tyson Yunkaporta Peter Kingsley Natasja on Ep. 109: 5-MeO-DMT, Integration, and Connecting With the Divine Alexander's interview with Charlotte Du Cann These show links may contain affiliate links. Third Wave receives a small percentage of the product price if you purchase through the above affiliate links. This episode is brought to you by MycroDrops™ Powerful Micro-Elixirs made from Adaptogen and nootropic herbs and mushrooms. Get MOTIVATED, FOCUSED & GROUNDED! Use code THIRDWAVE and take $10 off your first purchase of $30 or more. Visit www.mycrodrops.com.  

This interview was recorded during the Alps Conference 2022 on psychedelic research in Bern, Switzerland on 29.10.2022. More info on the Alps Conference 2022 - Website - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube Sam Gandy is a PhD ecologist, independent researcher, consultant and science writer. Sam has varied experience of working within the psychedelic field, as a past scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation, as a research assistant with the Synthesis Institute, and as a consultant for PsiClone. He is a certified Shinrin Yoku forest bathing practitioner and also leads fungi growing workshops on occasion. He is also collaborating with the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, researching on the capacity of psychedelics to influence human relationships with nature. More info on Sam : Twitter : https://twitter.com/SamwiseGandy Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samwisegandy Website : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sam-Gandy-4

This interview was recorded during the Alps Conference 2022 on psychedelic research in Bern, Switzerland on 29.10.2022. More info on the Alps Conference 2022 - Website - Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - Youtube Sam Gandy is a PhD ecologist, independent researcher, consultant and science writer. Sam has varied experience of working within the psychedelic field, as a past scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation, as a research assistant with the Synthesis Institute, and as a consultant for PsiClone. He is a certified Shinrin Yoku forest bathing practitioner and also leads fungi growing workshops on occasion. He is also collaborating with the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, researching on the capacity of psychedelics to influence human relationships with nature. More info on Sam : Twitter : https://twitter.com/SamwiseGandy Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samwisegandy Website : https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sam-Gandy-4

This week's episode sees Victoria Fenton reunited with her colleague and friend, Alex Manos as he shares with her (and all of you!) his journey from personal illness, to becoming a Personal Trainer, into a nutrition professional and ultimately Functional Medicine practitioner - and from there into both breathwork and psychedelic facilitation training. Victoria and Alex discuss: Why psychedelics - especially psilocybin - and what Alex's experiences with The Synthesis Institute have provided him The journey towards feeling more emotion with psilocybin experiences The current movement of promotion of psychedelics and how that needs to be balanced with temperance and care, and a focus on community and integration The contrast between the Western medical approach and the indigenous, shamanistic traditions The growth of psychedelic experimentation in the UK and Europe The power of psychedelics for shifting someone into a different way of being - and the destruction and grief that can be part of that process Breathwork - its role, power, potential, and how to do this right (clue: it's not about the big emotional release) Integrating breathwork into psilocybin retreats and Alex's vision for his professional future The limitations of Functional Medicine and dependency on protocols The felt sense of safety and its fundamental role in healing, irrespective of modality Despite being one of the UK's leading Functional Medicine Practitioners (IFMCP) with a focus in gut health and mould Illness, Alex's interests further extend into physical therapy, movement, resiliency, coaching, biohacking, psychedelics, breathwork, masculinity, spirituality, and the assimilation or ancient wisdom concerning health. Away from clinic, Alex co-founded Healthpath Pro and The Applied Function Medicine Mentoring Program, and is the Chief Wellness Officer for Exhale Coffee - the U.K's healthiest coffee! Alex also lectures at various colleges and institutions including The Institute Of Optimum Nutrition and is on the MSc program at The Centre For Nutritional Education and Lifestyle Management. Please enjoy this wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion which provides insights into this ever-expanding world of plant medicines and altered states of consciousness. For a full transcript of this episode, click here. Follow Alex on Instagram @alexandermanos Alex's websites are: alexandermanos.co.uk and psilocybinresearcher.co.uk Healthpath can be found at healthpath.com Alex is training in Transformational Breathwork Alex's professional psilocybin facilitation and personal psilocybin experiences have been conducted through The Synthesis Institute You can sign the petition Alex and Victoria discuss here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/621199 Rosalind Watts's original TEDx talk on “Can Magic Mushrooms Unlock Depression?” can be found here. Her article updating her perspective on her own talk can be accessed on Medium here

In this episode, Natasja Pelgrom the host of The Awaken Podcast is interviewed by  Beth Weinstein from the Psychedelic Entrepreneur Podcast, tune is as they speak about…Natasja's attraction to energy work, shamanism, meditation, and psychedelics at a young ageHow “Do no harm” should be a central tenet of all psychedelic facilitation workThe huge responsibility you have as a facilitator is to hold sacred the trust you are offered by the people you serveSerious issues that can arise when people wanting to work with psychedelics don't report contraindications and how this can negatively impact them, their facilitator, and the whole psychedelic ecosystemThe growing problem of people doing short facilitator training and immediately jumping into facilitation long before they have the knowledge and experience to do soThe energetic differences between male and female facilitation styles“Cleaning” the system to help prepare people for a bufo experience so their innate healing capacity can be more easily activatedHow the cleaner you are, the more you trust, and the more you trust, the more deeply you can surrenderUsing a smaller “integration dose” after the main dose/s to empower and bring resilience to the psyche and nervous systemHow giving super high doses of medicine can be a sign that a facilitator feels they are “not enough”, which is picked up energetically by the client/sThe need for facilitators to be able to understand their own programming and hold space without their own issues interferingNatasja Pelgrom is a visionary leader and mystical mentor, she is the host of The Awaken Podcast and the founder of Awaken The Medicine Within, retreats and programs that support people with psycho-spiritual approaches since 2017. Natasja is a highly intuitive guide and has held training, assisting, and facilitation roles in over 800 psychedelic ceremonies. Natasja was a founding member of the Synthesis Institute and the director of the psilocybin-assisted Wellness retreats. As a key curator of retreat programs, she oversaw the retreat team development and training. She currently advises and supervises executives in the (psychedelic) wellness industry. Natasja is also a mentor to leaders, coaches, therapists, and/or space holders, where she focuses on the mind, and heart coherence to prosper in their Self-leadership. Natasja's multifaceted mentorship approach is paired with 20+ years of entrepreneurial experienceNatasja Pelgrom's Links & ResourcesWebsite ▶: https://natasjapelgrom.com/Website ▶: http://awakenthemedicinewithin.com/https://bethaweinstein.com/podcast/natasja-pelgrom-psychedelic-facilitation-women-awakening-the-medicine-within/

Rosalind Watts is a clinical psychologist working on psychedelic therapy.  She has worked as the Clinical Lead for Imperial College London's pioneering trial of psilocybin for depression and now works as the Clinical Director at Synthesis Institute, a psilocybin retreat in the Netherlands.  Dr Watts's research focuses primarily on the mechanisms of psychedelic therapy, where she has explored the importance of acceptance, connection, and embodiment, which make up her ACE model of psychedelic integration.  She has recently launched the ACER Integration community, an approach to psychedelic integration with a strong focus on nature connectedness. 

Martijn Schirp of Synthesis Institute joins us on Adventures Through The Mind to wonder with us about the potential harms that will come from the profit-driven industrialization of psychedelics and psychedelic therapy; how we might safeguard the sacredness of psychedelics and people seeking psychedelic therapy against those harms; and where and how he sees Synthesis Institute as attempting to do so. We also talk about cultural maturity; the systemic issues that lead to broad-sweeping ill-health amongst modern people; why no, it's not “just business”; psychedelics' role in helping us to learn to be better people in uncertain times; indigenous issues, and our personal sense of where we land in the long history of colonial harms; and why choosing love ain't easy, but well worth it.  ... For links to Martijn's work, full show notes, and a link to watch this episode in video, head to bit.ly/ATTMind161 *** FULL TOPICS BREAKDOWN BELOW**   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter *** Extra BIG thanks to my patrons on Patreon for helping keep this podcast alive! Especially my $23+ patrons, Andreas D, Clea S, Joe A, Ian C, Yvette FC, Chuck W, Alex F, Eliz C, Nathan B, Nick M, & Chloe C ***** Episode Breakdown (0:00) Opening (1:59) Overture (4:28) Guest bio (640) Support the show (7:29) Interview begins (7:48) What is (and what inspired) the Synthesis psychedelic retreat centre? (12:39) The complex legality of psychedelics (psilocybin) in the Netherlands (18:53) The impact of capital on the psychedelic space/industry (26:42) How profit-driven management will impact people undergoing psychedelic therapy (36:08) What is the proper container for holding the full depth of learning present in learning to institutionalize psychedelic therapy? (38:08 ) Psychedelics' role in being better people in uncertain times (43:14) Further possible issues of psychedelic underground therapy in the growing industrialization of psychedelics (46:01) Psychedelic therapy is expensive; who's gonna pay for it? (53:44) Cultural maturation | It's safer to critique than to do the work (58:28 ) Choose love. It ain't easy, it's but well worth it. (1:02:06) Safeguarding the sacred through Steward Ownership (1:10:53) How might Synthesis' move to steward ownership positively impact the larger psychedelic space (1:14:51) Why work towards greater ethics as a company, even though it might not succeed financially (1:22:44) No, it's not “just business”; how you use money is a reflection of who you are (1:26:21) What is making us sick? | Systemic institutional change is needed to optimize psychedelic healing (1:33:56) Addressing these questions in the context of indigenous issues (1:43:02) Wondering about our place in the long history of colonialism (1:48:20) Is the shadow of historical displacement and ancestral disconnection at the root of white nationalism? (1:52:52) Compassionately wondering about the psychological impact of widespread displacement from heritage amongst Western people (2:01:31) Information about Synthesis' facilitator training course (2:06:18) Synthesis' new psychedelic retreat centre in Oregon, USA (2:08:16) Follow up links (2:11:20) Outro ***** SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon: https://patreon.com/jameswjesso Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=383635S3BKJVS Merchandise:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/shop/ More Options: https://www.jameswjesso.com/support Newsletter:  https://www.jameswjesso.com/newsletter OR you can buy a copy of one of my books! Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom – https://www.jameswjesso.com/decomposing-the-shadow/ The True Light Of Darkness — https://www.jameswjesso.com/true-light-darkness/

In today's episode we speak with the amazing, Buki Fadipe! Buki is a Nigerian/British, writer, content creator, educator and healing catalyst. Her work is rooted in spirituality and reclaiming ancient earth/indigenous wisdom to act as a basis for earth based embodied healing. Buki is completing a Psychedelic Practitioner certification with Synthesis Institute, and is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. She runs educational workshops, courses, and one-on-one sessions on preparation, navigation, harm reduction and integration. Buki is focused on investigating how psychedelics can be used as a catalyst for decolonization, healing systemic and ancestral trauma, ecological injustice to ultimately assist in individual, environmental and collective liberation.What we talked about:Buki's formative years and traumas and how she eventually came to psychedelicsPractical integration practices and modalitiesDecolonization healing, “dis-integration,” and inter-generation (ancestral) traumaIntegrating the “golden shadow”How indigenous wisdom and modern psychedelic science intersectSpiritual and psychedelic activismThe realities of going through a psychedelic facilitation training programHow to find a safe and trustworthy guide to work withAlternative paths for becoming a psychedelic facilitatorKick-start your integration process with the Modern Psychedelics Integration JournalMentioned in the episode:Synthesis Psychedelic Practitioner training programRites of Passage: Sacred Mushroom InitiationDonate to the podcast via PayPalHave you gained new insights and perspectives from us and our guests? Consider sending financial energy our way to help support to cost of creating this powerful content.If this episode sparked something within, please let us know and leave us a review!More Modern Psychedelics: Instagram | Facebook  | WebsiteModern Psychedelics Integration JournalMore Lana: Instagram | YouTube| WebsiteMore Zoey:Instagram | YouTube| Website

Get early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 Psychedelic therapy is at a historic moment, as the US state of Oregon prepares to legalize it next year, and other US states look set to follow. Companies preparing to offer psychedelic therapy have raised over $5 billion on US stock markets. Hundreds of people are training to be psychedelic therapists or facilitators, and thousands more are on waiting lists for training programs. What shape will the psychedelic future take and what opportunities do they hold for patients and practitioners? What theories underline psychedelic therapy? What are the risks? This talk will be in four parts. First, it will look at the history of psychedelic therapy, focusing particularly on the 1950s and early 1960s in the US. Second, it will look at the contemporary psychedelic renaissance, and how it builds on the research ideas of the 1950s and 60s. Third, it will speculate on how the field will develop into two different paths – medicalized psychedelic therapy, and psychedelic spirituality. Fourth, it will consider difficult psychedelic experiences and the challenge of integration. -- Jules Evans is an honorary research fellow at the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen Mary, University of London. He also teaches the History of Psychedelics at the Synthesis Institute in Holland. He is the author of Philosophy for Life and Other Dangerous Situations (2012), The Art of Losing Control (2017) and Holiday from the Self (2019) and the co-editor of Breaking Open: Finding a Way Through Spiritual Emergency (2021). You can sign up for his newsletter at www.philosophyforlife.org -- This episode is sponsored by our upcoming Day on Changing Consciousness, taking place at the University of Greenwich on 26th June, 2022. This will be The Weekend University's first ‘in person' event in over two years, and it's shaping up to be a special occasion. The lectures will focus on consciousness paradigms that go beyond the brain, how they work, why they matter, and how understanding them can enhance your everyday experience of reality, with talks on: --> Panpsychism: Is Everything Conscious? - Dr Philip Goff, PhD --> From Ego-Centric to Eco-Centric: Changing Consciousness through Psychedelics - Dr Sam Gandy, PhD --> Is Reality an Illusion? - Professor Donald Hoffman, PhD (via live video link) By attending live, you can interact with the speakers in the Q&A sessions, connect with like-minded participants during the conference, and get CPD certification. Should you be unable to attend in person, you'll also be able to tune in from the comfort of home with a "Livestream Pass". As a listener of this podcast, you can get a discount on your ticket, if you go to https://bit.ly/ccj-twu, and use the discount code: POD when registering. -- Links: - Get our latest psychology lectures emailed to your inbox: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 - Check out our next event: http://theweekenduniversity.com/events/ - Jules Evans: www.philosophyforlife.org - Jules Evans books: https://amzn.to/3uMuABb

In this week's podcast, Tim Cools speaks with Jakobien van der Weijden, psychedelic guide, microdosing educator & coach and co-founder of the Microdosing Institute, about the potentials and challenges of microdosing and discovering how to integrate it into our lives.- Jacobien's Background- Promoting both academic science and citizen science in the psychedelics and microdosing domain- Why people chose to microdose- Tips for improving the microdosing experience- Microdosing alone is not a magical cure- Combining microdosing with other healing practices- Challenges in developing scientific aspects of microdosing- Understanding the role of the placebo effect- Microdosing and macrodosing- Evolving health paradigms through research- Fostering communities for sharing and learning about the psychedelic experience- World Microdosing DayAbout Jakobien van der WeijdenJakobien van der Weijden is a Certified Holistic Coach, psychedelic guide, and microdosing educator & coach. She has been in service of the psychedelic renaissance since 2003; thoroughly studying entheogenic plants, promoting psychedelic research, and studying the many modalities that support safe and effective psychedelic therapy. She has been attending plant medicine ceremonies from different traditions since 2008 and continues to deepen her understanding of psychedelics and the human psyche ever since. In previous roles at organizations such as OPEN Foundation, Psychedelic Society of the Netherlands, Synthesis Institute, and now at the International Microdosing Association, she developed close relations with scientists, therapists, and knowledgeable facilitators across the planet.Linkshttps://www.holisticworks.nl/https://www.instagram.com/jakobienvdw/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakobien/https://linktr.ee/jakobienvdwAbout Tim CoolsTim is a psychedelic integration specialist and legal psychedelic guide. He facilitates powerful, life-changing experiences for professionals, to help their professional lives come in alignment with personal ambition and values. Tim is a Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher, a certified coach, and psychedelic advocate, educator and guide. He founded Psychedelic Experience, an online non-profit platform for information surrounding psychedelic substances. It's a community based non-profit organization, created by and for psychedelic and plant medicine communities. His personal interests are technology, meditation, metaphysical and eastern philosophies, shamanism and the healing power of nature and plants.Linkshttps://psychedelicexperience.net/https://www.instagram.com/tim_cools_net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcools/https://www.facebook.com/tim.coolshttps://timcools.net/

On this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Pedro Teixeira joins to discuss the emerging research about the effects of psychedelics on health behavior change. Dr. Teixeira is a professor of physical activity and health at the University of Lisbon and the director of research for the Synthesis Institute in the Netherlands. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in exercise science and a PhD in nutritional sciences. As an academic, Pedro's main research interest is health behavior change, a field which he is now trying to put into conversation with the latest psychedelic science.  In this conversation, Dr. Teixeira shares the basics of the field of health behavior change, which seeks to study how and why people end up developing positive-health-conscious behaviors. This is a field that is of particular interest to clinicians, as doctors are always looking to encourage healthful behaviors in their patients. When it comes to research on the impact of psychedelics on health behavior change, Dr. Teixeira explains that much of the current data is secondary, though some evidence can be drawn from studies that primarily examined psychedelic therapy for tobacco and alcohol cessation. The data that does exist, however, paints a very promising picture, with many psychedelic users reporting positive changes in diet and exercise following experiences with these mind-altering substances—an effect which Dr. Teixeira notes is often observed even if there was no intent for health behavior change prior to the psychedelic experience.  However, more research is needed to substantiate these preliminary results. To that end, Pedro shares the idea of “behavioral psychedelics”—a new methodological paradigm in psychedelic research that will focus more on collecting data on concrete behaviors following psychedelic therapy as opposed to the primarily psychometric data which has dominated the field.  Dr. Teixeira also emphasizes that the field of health behavior change could be an important vehicle for emphasizing the role of psychedelics as tools for preventative health, taking the field beyond the current paradigm which sees psychedelics as primarily useful for their potential to address acute mental health conditions.  Dr. Teixeira can be reached at ​​pteixeira@fmh.ulisboa.pt   In this episode: The emerging field of health behavior change Types of health-related behaviors that could be encouraged by psychedelic experiences The new paradigm of “behavioral psychedelics”  Possible preventative health roles for psychedelics The evidence from tobacco and alcohol cessation trials for health behavior changes following psychedelic use   Quotes: “[Recent observational studies] seem to show that for some reason psychedelic users are not only healthier from a physical health perspective, but there's also indications that that is caused by some of their behaviors.” [13:13]   “What better way to convince future politicians or policymakers than to show that people are actually improving the quality of their lives and their health habits and saving healthcare costs and eating more sustainable diets perhaps, if indeed the studies in Oregon and in the future in other places are showing that there is a preventative aspect, there is a lifestyle enhancement aspect to these experiences.” [21:57]   “When you behave from a self-determined perspective, or when you're motivated more internally as opposed to being more externally motivated, your outcomes will be better. Your behavioral outcomes, but also your health outcomes.” [26:21]   Links: Dr. Teixeira's research group website Dr. Teixeira's paper: Psychedelics and Health Behavior Change Lucid News coverage of Dr. Teixeira's article Study: Effects of Naturalistic Psychedelic Use on Depression, Anxiety, and Well-Being: Associations With Patterns of Use, Reported Harms, and Transformative Mental States Article: Behavioral Psychedelics: Integrating Mind and Behavior to Improve Health and Resilience Article: Ayahuasca and Public Health: Health Status, Psychosocial Well-Being, Lifestyle, and Coping Strategies in a Large Sample of Ritual Ayahuasca Users Dr. Teixeira's talk at INSIGHT 2021: Can Psychedelics Improve Diet, Exercise, Meditation, and Weight Control? Self-Determination Theory website Previous episode: Psychedelics and Nature: The Symbiotic Relationship with Dr. Sam Gandy Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

*Formerly Everyday Nonordinary The Podcast* Welcome to Integrating Psychedelics, featuring insights gleaned from psychedelic experiences and conversations around how to integrate this wisdom into our daily lives. I'm your host, Jenny Weinar, and in today's episode I'm speaking with Valeria McCarroll. Valeria McCarroll, LMFT, Ph.D., is a professor of somatic and transpersonal psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) and a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice. She has been immersed in the field of psychedelic work for over a decade. A graduate of CIIS's Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research, Valeria also serves as the Embodied Wisdom Advisor for Synthesis Institute in their Psychedelic Practitioner Training program. She is formally trained in a school of classical Shakta-Shaiva Tantra. Her personal experience of awakening while working with psychedelics led her to pursue a doctoral degree. That research served as the ground that eventually gave rise to the body of offerings she stewards, Somadelics. Somadelics is a contemporary path of psychedelic mysticism that makes use of the capacity of psychedelics to transform the traumas of embodied systemic oppression. Valeria lives in Northern California with her husband and daughter. When not innovating and refining liberative systems for deconstructing the patriarchy, she enjoys playing outdoors and creating beauty. I could listen to Valeria speak for hours, and in this conversation we discuss: How the limits of traditional talk therapy and somatic therapy led Valeria to the therapeutic use of psychedelics How the experiential nature of psychedelics differs from theoretical discussions Victoria's interest in Kundalini and the intersection of psychedelics and spirituality Pain versus suffering and the pathologizing of pain in our culture The misconception of psychedelics as a magic pill and the need for skilled preparation Healing as process versus outcome Navigating boundaries and issues of consent when working with expanded states of consciousness Bypassing versus real transformation through psychedelic integration Examples of embodiment practices and small, concrete actions as forms of integration The meaning of the word integration The development of Valeria's framework and upcoming book, Somadelics …and more! Head to Valeria's website and Instagram page to learn more about her work! You can connect with me on Instagram, through my website and very occasional newsletter. You can also show this podcast some love by subscribing, leaving a positive review and sharing. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice. Please do your research about the legality and safety of any substance you are considering using and make the most informed choice possible for your unique situation and self.

Dr Watts is a clinical psychologist, a mother, and a nature lover. Her work as the Clinical Lead for Imperial College London's psilocybin trial, and subsequent role as the Clinical Director at Synthesis Institute, have made her one of the most prominent voices and minds in the field of psychedelic research. Dr Watts builds tools and structures to foster connectedness after psychedelic experiences, finding inspiration for their design from nature. The most recent of which is the integration community she's created - ACER Integration. While working in clinical practice Rosalind has developed a psychedelic therapy model she coined ACE, which stands for, ‘Accept, Connect, Embody'. Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and the ‘Psychological Flexibility Model', she mapped the journey that individuals under the influence of a psychedelic go through when they dive into their experience, extract the meaningful lessons to heal, and then integrate and embody them afterwards. Her qualitative research, exploring the perspectives of participants in several psychedelic research studies, gave rise to her interest in the common theme of ‘connectedness to Self, others, and the world' as an essential aspect of psychedelic treatment. With that patient-centred attitude, she gives insightful talks focusing on the patients' perspective on the psychedelic journey as a part of the healing process.Listen to the podcast to learn about the beauty and the nuances of psychedelic experience and healing.Join Dr Watts for the inaugural launch of ACER Integration here -> https://dandelion.earth/events/622233b3025fc50011891f2e Learn more about ACER Integration -> https://www.drrosalindwatts.com/ Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)Psychedelic therapyForensic psychologyThe Portman ClinicPsychoanalysisPsychedelic use and recidivismAyahuascaMichael PollanRobin Carhart-HarrisMDMAMendel KaelenKintsugiPsilocybinBad tripWilliam A. Richards (Bill)Abraham MaslowCarl JungAcceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)Dialectical behaviour therapyPsychological flexibilitySynthesis InstituteIsland (Huxley novel)Journal of Humanistic Psychology ★ Support this podcast ★

Sam is an ecologist, researcher and science writer, working at the intersection of ecology and psychedelics.  He has conducted ecological field research around the world and also has extensive experience of working in the psychedelic field, at the Beckley Foundation, Synthesis Institute, and the psychedelic music company Wavepaths. He is currently a Project Manager with Norfolk Rivers Ecology and a collaborator with the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, with a research interest in the capacity of psychedelics to influence our connection to nature.  Today we talk about the science of how psychedelics can help us discover that we are part of nature.

Psychedelics increase meaningful coincidences as psilocybin researcher Ros Watts tells us. Depressed clients treated with psilocybin experience increases in synchronicities but are sometimes bewildered and frightened by them. Psilocybin therapists also experience increases but are reluctant to talk about them. These psychonauts discover basic nature codes which include sine waves, the web of human and nature connectedness, and the slow pace of substantial change. Our guest, as Clinical Lead of the Psilocybin for Depression Study at Imperial College London, and Clinical Director of Synthesis Institute, Dr. Rosalind Watts recognised the potential of psychedelic therapy, but also its risks and pitfalls, namely that the psychedelic substance can open the door, but real, long-lasting benefits depend on substantial integration support. She is now the founder and director of Twelve Trees Integration, a global community with online and in-person aspects to support people in the months and years after their psychedelic experiences. Twelve Trees focuses on helping people build their connectedness to self, others and the natural world which is the mechanism that Dr Watts discovered to be underpinning the changes observed in her psilocybin for depression research, leading her to develop a psychometric tool for measuring connectedness (Watts Connectedness Scale (the WCS)'. Dr Watts co-founded the UK's first psychedelic integration group, and is a consultant psychologist for Small Pharma, investigating DMT as a treatment for depression. TEDx: Can magic mushrooms unlock depressions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kfGaVAXeMY Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity, and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder. Learn more at https://coincider.com. Connecting with Coincidence YouTube channel. Please SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/c/Coinciders/...] to our channel to be notified when future episodes are posted! Also available, there are 138 archived episodes of the CCBB podcast available, HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/dr-bern.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“The real medicine is the therapeutic relationship and psychedelics beautifully amplify that.” In this episode of the Mindspace podcast, Dr. Joe speaks with Dr. Rosalind Watts. Dr. Watts is the clinical lead of the Imperial College of London's Psilocybin for Depression trials. Most recently, she designed the treatment protocol for and served as a guide for participants in a study comparing psilocybin to an antidepressant at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. This study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. And she is also a consultant psychologist for Small Pharma who are investigating DMT as a treatment for depression. She is a clinical psychologist for more than 6 years, and now specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. She is the clinical director for the Synthesis Institute, an organization dedicated to “training practitioners to safely, ethically and effectively support people on a journey for healing using truffles containing psilocybin.” She co-hosts a monthly Psychedelic Integration group, alongside Michelle Baker Jones for participants of psilocybin clinical trials. And she will be launching Twelve Trees Integration, a new 12 month psychedelic community integration program for anyone who has experience with psychedelics. You can sign up for the wait list here: www.drrosalindwatts.com She also developed the psychedelic therapy model ‘Accept, Connect, Embody (ACE)' and an iteration for group-based integration of psychedelic experiences ‘Accept, Connect, Embody, Restore' (ACER). It is based on the Hexaflex model in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Watts and Dr. Joe spoke about: - The surprising results from Dr. Rosalind Watts's recent study comparing psilocybin to an antidepressant - The importance of the therapeutic relationship in healing - The role of psychological flexibility in mental health - The ‘Accept, Connect, Embody' (ACE) model she developed - Her evolving approach to psychedelic integration - The integration online groups she co-founded and co-facilitates - How psychedelics allow people to explore their darkness, whereas antidepressants can hinder that exploration - A guided visualization exercise based on the ACE model - The challenges of integrating psychedelic-assisted therapy into mainstream society

Buki Fadipe, a Nigerian/British, writer, content creator, educator and healing catalyst. She founded Adventures in OM (@adventures.in.om) as an educational resource for those seeking expansion, healing and growth with sacred earth medicine. Her work is rooted in integrative healing, self-empowerment and spirituality, using earth medicines, rituals & indigenous wisdom. Buki is completing a Psychedelic Practitioner certification with Synthesis Institute, and is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor. She runs educational workshops, courses, and one-on-one sessions on preparation, navigation, harm reduction and integration for those seeking holistic alternatives to conventional Western medicine. Buki will be opening her healing practice and hosting one-on-one earth ritual healing and sacred medicine ceremonies in Jamaica this summer.Find out more about Buki: https://www.adventuresinom.com @Adventures.In.OmFollow us:@KitchenClubPodcast@SarahMalcs - www.sarahmalcolm.co.uk@SerenaLouth - www.serenalouth.comGet your first month on At Home with Sarah free using code KITCHENCLUB when you subscribe monthly.Podcast music: @jupi/terEditing: Bespoken PodcastingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kitchenclub. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode of the Plant Medicine Podcast welcomes Dr. Sam Gandy to discuss the symbiotic relationship between psychedelic experiences and connection with nature. Dr. Gandy holds a PhD in ecological science from the University of Aberdeen and has conducted field research across the globe. He currently works as a research assistant at the Synthesis Institute and as a senior science writer at Wavepaths. He is also a collaborator with the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London and was previously a scientific assistant to the director of the Beckley Foundation.  In this conversation, Dr. Gandy shares insights from his research into psychedelics and nature relatedness with special emphasis on his 2020 publication “The Potential Synergistic Effects between Psychedelic Administration and Nature Contact for the Improvement of Mental Health” (linked below). Dr. Gandy discusses the numerous overlaps between the experience of nature relatedness—the personal sense of being connected with the natural world—and the experiences induced by psychedelic substances. These overlaps cover a range of domains and all work to promote wellbeing. For example, Dr. Gandy reports that neuroticism decreases both as a result of positive psychedelic experiences and from spending quality time in nature. As high neuroticism can correlate with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, interventions that can impact this trait have significant therapeutic potential.  In addition to specific overlaps between the psychedelic experience and nature relatedness, Dr. Gandy also discusses how psychedelics and psilocybin in particular seem to increase a sense of nature relatedness. Considering these overlapping benefits and the symbiotic relationship between psychedelics and nature relatedness, Dr. Gandy provides some speculations for how nature can be more intentionally integrated into psychedelic therapies and ceremonies to maximize the therapeutic benefits of both. He mentions that even something as small as decorating a clinical setting with artwork depicting nature can have positive impacts for patients undergoing psychedelic psychotherapy in the space.   In this episode: Eudaimonic vs hedonic well being The neurobiological and psychological overlaps between nature relatedness and the psychedelic experience How both psychedelics and nature relatedness promote mindfulness and experiences of awe Ideas for combining psychedelic therapy and experiences of nature to enhance health benefits   Quotes: “Nature connectedness is a mediator for some of the benefits to cognition and mood obtained from actually spending time in nature, having contact with nature.” [6:57] “There was a study published last year by a Finnish research group and one of the most common after effects of psychedelic mystical experiences they found was this sustained, positive shift in peoples' relationship to nature.” [17:35] “Psilocybin has this capacity to facilitate this fairly robust, rapid, but most importantly sustained increase in nature relatedness. And the really mysterious and interesting thing is that it can do this even when it's administered in a clinical setting.” [22:47] “The restorative effect of nature obviously benefits both the person having the therapy and the therapist, and it potentially allows for the outdoor nature-based setting to become part of the therapy itself.” [31:00] “If you're going to do any kind of psychedelic nature connection, nature immersion therapy, it's very important to have a cozy, secure structure that people have got as a safe place.” [35:31]   Links: Dr. Gandy on Twitter Dr. Gandy's 2020 article The Potential Synergistic Effects between Psychedelic Administration and Nature Contact for the Improvement of Mental Health Dr. Gandy's 2019 article From Egoism to Ecoism: Psychedelics Increase Nature Relatedness in a State-Mediated and Context-Dependent Manner Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

Building a psychedelic company is a lot like creating a healing container. It starts with really understand your own role as Martijn Schirp, founder of Synthesis — a psilocybin retreat center and institute in the Netherlands — discovered. On the show we discuss Martijn's initial roles as facilitator and then CEO of Synthesis and the value of having a comprehensive team. We compare ketamine and psilocybin and the efficacy of a communal setting for healing. We explore creating a safe healing container from medical screening all the way to evidence-based integration. Finally we discuss the stewardship model as the future of psychedelic business. Synthesis is a legal, professionally guided truffle retreat center for professionals to experience personal growth, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual development. Their expert team of facilitators and meditation and breathwork instructors, create an experience that blends the best of ancient wisdom, with cutting edge science. First as CEO and now as Chief Visionary Officer Martijn has driven the vision of Synthesis Institute since he co-founded the company in 2018. He previously co-founded HighExistence and Apotheosis. His work and identity as an entrepreneur is strongly influenced by eco-phenomenological thought, and by his decade-long personal practice with Buddhism and Shamanism. He is currently focused on scaling opportunities for flourishing, well-being, and transformation through the synthesis of contemplative practices, immersive technology, and psychedelics. Links: Synthesis: https://www.synthesisretreat.com/ Martijn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martijnschirp Synthesis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synthesisinstitute Timestamps: :05 - Martijn's style of leadership :14 - The value of having a comprehensive, integrated team at Synthesis :19 - Ketamine vs psilocybin and the value of a communal setting for healing :23 - How Synthesis creates a healing “container” :30 - Integration, evidence-based care, and post retreat risks :38 - Comprehensive medical screening protocols :46 - The stewardship model as the future of psychedelic business 1:00 - Advice to psychedelic therapists

#203 Alex is an Institute For Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner with a MSc in Personalised Nutrition and a BSc in Nutritional Therapy. He is also: Co-founder of Healthpath, an at-home functional gut testing company Co-founder of The Applied Functional Medicine Mentoring Program. Chief Wellness Officer at Exhale Coffee - a healthy coffee hand picked for its chlorogenic acid content (the good stuff!) Currently Alex is finalising his studies in Transformational Life Coaching. After a powerful experience combining breathwork and psychedelics towards the end of 2019, Alex is also currently training to become a Transformational Breathwork Practitioner and has recently started a 12 month psychedelic practitioner program with The Synthesis Institute. In this episode we discuss all things psychedelics, in particular: Alex shares his powerful psychedelic and breathwork experience What psychedelics have the most research, particularly for mental health The impact of psychedelics on the gut-brain axis How Alex see’s health practitioners, or himself safely integrate them Are there any concerns for their use (risks or side effects) Who should be avoiding them Where is regulation at with psychedelics We were so in the moment that we forgot to discuss micro and macro dosing And so much more