Best Greg Rios Podcasts (2024)

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Chef Debora Fadul: On Empowering Farmers In Guatemala, How The Kitchen Environment Inspires Young Chefs, And How Energy & Mindset Affects The Act Of Eating & Preparing Food 29:58

1h ago29:58

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My Guest Is Chef Debora Fadul. She Joins Us From Guatemala City… Where She’s Currently Chef-Owner Of Diacá. Beyond That Chef Fadul Is On A Mission To Showcase Indigenous Produce And Farmers In Guatemala….She Runs Estudio Diacá…A Lab And Extension Of The Restaurant That Explores Ingredients Through A ‘Sensory Ecosystem’... https://yocomoguate.com/ h…

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Environmental Toxins and Mental Health with Gurdane Bhutani 49:17

3h ago49:17

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Greg and Matias interview Gurdane Bhutani, an investor at MBX Ventures, to discuss the impact of environmental toxins on health and the field of exposomics. Gurdane is an expert in environmental health, with a background in Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences. He provided insights into the pervasive nature of environmental toxins and the…

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FDA advisors say no to MDMA. What’s the impact? With Josh Hardman 56:55

1M ago56:55

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Greg and Matias interview Josh Hardman, founder and editor of Psychedelic Alpha, to discuss the recent FDA advisory committee meeting on Lykos Therapeutics’ MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. Josh is a leading writer covering the intersection of psychedelics and business. He provided live reporting and analysis of the AdComm meeting. In this episode, …

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June "Jumakae” Kaewsith: On The Power Of Breath, Allowing Miracles To Unfold, Embracing Our Grief.....And Becoming A Magnetic Frequency 54:26

1M ago54:26

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My Guest Is June "Jumakae" Kaewsith Of Your Story Medicine. She Joins Us From Long Beach California. June Is A “Life Doula” Supporting People Through Speaking, Workshops, Ritual And Ceremony…. And You Can Listen To June’s Wisdom On Her Podcast…Which Is Called “Your Story Medicine” https://www.yourstorymedicine.com/ https://www.yourstorymedicine.com…

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Chef Ivan Brehm: On How A Recent Health Scare Sparked A New Perspective On Fully Living In The Present Moment....And His Concept Of Cooking Food Based On A Shared Humanity 48:24

2M ago48:24

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Our Guest Is Chef Ivan Brehm. He Joins Us From Singapore Where He’s Currently Chef-Owner Of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Nouri… He’s Also The Brain Behind ‘Appetite’…A Creative Space At The Intersection Of Food, Art And Music. https://nouri.com.sg/ https://appetitesg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/restaurantnouri/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/iva…

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Investing in New Frontiers of Mental Health (Live at SXSW) 50:33

3M ago50:33

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Software, hardware, and biotechnology are playing an increasingly transformative role in our mental health and wellness. Join us as we discuss what investors look for in these new companies and how they separate what’s real — and what’s near-term — from what’s hype. We’ll explore AI-powered tools for mental health, the new area of “enerceuticals” (…

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Chef Kenneth Foong: On Vulnerability Being A Strength, Noma 3.0, Living In Japan And The Beauty Of Not Focusing Solely On Work 54:56

3M ago54:56

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Our Guest Is Chef Kenneth Foong. He Joins Us From Copenhagen Where He’s Currently Head Chef At Noma. https://noma.dk/ https://www.instagram.com/kennethfoongkm/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@haveyoueatenyetpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxzx6an6DeVHLcIfN05MUg…

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Comparing Psychedelic Compounds in Therapy (Live Panel at Battery SF) 1:01:53

4M ago1:01:53

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Matias hosted a panel at The Battery SF with renowned psychedelics experts, Nolan Williams, Allison Feduccia, Matt Baggott. Nolan is a Stanford professor currently researching ibogaine among other areas in psychiatry and radiology, and he's a founder of TMS company Magnus Medical. Allison is the founder of Psychedelic Support, a platform providing …

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Chef Amanda Rios: Speaking From Your Heart, Chefs as Artists, Self Expression at Burning Man, Celebrating Black Chefs, And Learning From Death 57:21

4M ago57:21

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Chef Amanda Rios Joins Us From Charleston South Carolina. At The Time Of This Interview She Was Filming With Chef Kevin Mitchell As An Ambassador For Chef Works. When She’s Not In Front Of The Camera Chef Rios Is Based In Southern California Where She’s A Private Chef…In Addition To Co-Owner Of A Food Truck. https://www.chefamanda.co/ https://www.i…

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What Payers Want with Lili Brillstein 48:20

5M ago48:20

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Matias interviews Lili Brillstein about how to work collaboratively with healthcare payers (the ones that reimburse for medical expenses). Lili is a pioneer in the field, having previously led one of the largest bundled payment initiatives at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. She currently is the founder of her own advisory firm, BCollaborative, wher…

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Decoding the Brain with Ed Boyden 50:37

5M ago50:37

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Greg and Matias interview Ed Boyden about neuroscience frontiers and its applications to mental health. Ed is a pioneer in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of the brain. He runs a lab at MIT for Synthetic Neurobiology and is a professor across the departments of neurotechnology, biological engineering, and cognitive science at MIT’s McGover…

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Dabito: A Conversation From Los Angeles 58:53

5M ago58:53

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Dabito Joins Us From Los Angeles. He Is Founder And Creative Director Of Design Studio Old Brand New. That Name And His Journey Began As A Blogger Many Moons Ago. Now His Company Serves Clients From Crate & Barrel To Google And Everything In Between. He’s Also An Author. Dabito’s Book 'Old Brand New: Colorful Homes For Maximal Living'... Was Releas…

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5-MeO-DMT in mental healthcare with Steve Rio 50:25

6M ago50:25

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Greg and Matias interview Steve Rio about 5-MeO-DMT and its potential role in mental healthcare. Steve is a social impact cofounder, transformational coach, and practitioner at the Enfold Institute, one of the most reputable aboveground retreat centers working with 5-MeO-DMT. He shared many insights from his hands-on experience guiding hundreds of …

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Chef Adam Banks: A Conversation From Verbena Restaurant In Newquay 1:29:11

7M ago1:29:11

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Chef Adam Banks Joins Us From The UK…Specifically Newquay…On The North Coast Of Cornwall… Where Currently He’s The Owner Of Verbena. A Restaurant Focused On Fresh Pasta And Natural Wines. We Discuss Many Topics Including : ✅ Traveling Around The World ✅ And Reflections From The One Year Mark Of Owning And Running A Restaurant… https://www.instagram…

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Tom Insel: Startups, AI, Psychedelics, and SSRIs 57:50

8M ago57:50

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Tom Insel is an entrepreneur and former director of the US National Institute of Mental Health, the lead US agency supporting mental health research with a $2 billion budget. Since his time at the NIMH, Tom has built mental health technology, first at Verily and Mindstrong Health, and more recently founded Vanna Health, an online healthcare provide…

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Episode 150 - Robbie Miranda 2:27:19

8M ago2:27:19

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Robbie Miranda was the perfect #thebmxinourblood podcast interview to cap off my quick 36 hour stop in SoCal a couple weeks back. Robbie is a true professional in every sense of the word. He took his sponsorships seriously and absolutely gave each company the best ROI they could possibly have. Instrumental in these sponsorships was Steve Buddendeck…

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Food as Medicine for Mental Health: Drew Ramsey 46:19

8M ago46:19

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What if your next antidepressant was a clam or spinach? Greg & Matias invite Dr. Drew Ramsey to explore nutritional psychiatry - a field exploring how the food we eat can be as powerful as medication in treating mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Dr. Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist, entrepreneur and author focusing on nutritional intervent…

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Episode 149 - Jerry Bagley With Biz Jordan 2:38:37

8M ago2:38:37

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Episode 149 - Jerry Bagley With Biz Jordan by Interviews with the BMX communityBy Interviews with the BMX community

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Ketogenic Diet for Brain Health: Jan Baszucki 44:19

8M ago44:19

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Can diet treat mental illness? Greg and Matias interview Jan Baszucki of the Baszucki Group whose son Matt overcame bipolar through the ketogenic diet. Jan has supported studies on ketogenic diets and fasting protocols for conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. In this episode we discuss: The powerful personal story behind…

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EP 148 - S&M Shop Tour - 1988 Penpal Letters 1:48:54

9M ago1:48:54

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I have a pretty cool podcast for you all this week! It came up as an impromptu opportunity that made for a recording that surprised me and Chris Moeller of S&M/Fit Bikes. My intention was to say hello and drop off two letters that Chris had written back to me in January 1988 in response to my requests to buy an S&M Mad Dog frame (a brand new compan…

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Investing in Neurotech 101: Alex Morgan of Khosla Ventures 54:38

9M ago54:38

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Advancements in neuroscience, AI, and bioengineering are unlocking new possibilities for neurotechnologies. Investors are paying attention. Alex Morgan of Khosla Ventures is an MD, PhD, physicist, and one of the most active investors in neurotech startups. He's backed companies harnessing neuromodulation for varied applications - from sleep (Somnee…

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Chef Greg Engelhardt: A Conversation From Australia 59:13

9M ago59:13

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Chef Greg Engelhardt Joins Us From Australia Where Currently He’s Director Of Food At Slim’s Quality Burger. Chef Engelhardt Has Been In Our Industry For 30 Years And Has Worked In Over 10 Countries. We Discuss: ✅ His Decade Long Collaboration With Chef André Rochat… ✅ Plus, Chef Engelhardt’s Path To Entrepreneurship. He’s Opened Beach Bars, Food T…

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Episode 147 - NYC BMX Reunion Eddie Rios 1:47:49

9M ago1:47:49

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It's been a while since the last The BMX In Our Blood episode but as it goes, timing is everything. I am forever grateful to have been asked by Base Brooklyn (Enos Colombo) to be a part of what became more than a bike show, reunion and tribute to Eddie Rios at the Coney Island Brewery on Sunday October 22nd. Unbeknownst to him the event WAS Eddie R…

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All you need is d̶r̶u̶g̶s̶ energy: Motif Neurotech's Implants for Depression 55:00

9M ago55:00

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Neuromodulation flies in the face of modern psychiatry. It can significantly improve mental health without drugs. It allows us to stimulate or inhibit activity in precise regions of the brain using electricity, magnetism or ultrasound. Motif Neurotech is pioneering minimally invasive implants to precisely deliver neuromodulation for mental health. …

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Holy poop! Mental health and the gut (part 2 with Bloom Science) 40:15

10M ago40:15

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In part 2 of a 2-part series, Greg and Matias explore microbial therapeutics for mental health with Dr. Christopher Reyes, biophysist, serial enterepreneur, and founder of Bloom Science. Dr. Reyes' research on leveraging microbes to treat neurological conditions began at UC San Francisco. He is now translating his microbiome research into startups …

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Chef Philip Tessier: A Conversation From The Napa Valley 59:11

10M ago59:11

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Chef And Author Philip Tessier Joins Us From The Napa Valley… Where Currently He’s Executive Chef And Partner Of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Press. Chef Tessier Is Known In The Culinary World For Leading The First American Team To Win The Silver Medal At The International Cooking Competition, Bocuse D’or And Two Years Later He Coached Team USA To T…

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Holy poop! Mental health and the gut (part 1 with Holobiome) 48:48

11M ago48:48

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Business Trip launched in 2020 as a podcast focused on psychedelics. As Matias and Greg started to dive deeper into the complexities of mental health, they met more and more entrepreneurs and scientists creating novel treatments across many areas of mental health, including the gut microbiome. Dr. Phil Strandwitz pulls back the curtain on the gut-b…

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Julio Galvez a.k.a The Whooligan a.k.a. Julio G: A Conversation From Brooklyn 1:43:03

11M ago1:43:03

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Julio Galvez a.k.a The Whooligan Joins Us From Brooklyn. There Are Many Levels And Layers To Julio. First And Foremost He’s An Internationally Known DJ. He’s Also Founder Of Room Service International, A Humanitarian Group That Gives Back To Communities Around The World Through Service Projects…All Connected To The Power Of Music. He’s Also An A&R …

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Ketamine for OCD: Carolyn Rodriguez (Stanford pt 3) 38:28

11M ago38:28

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Stanford University is one of the leading universities in psychedelic science, focusing on understanding how psychedelics work in the body. This is part 3 of a 3-part series, where we will explore groundbreaking discoveries via leading Stanford researchers who are revealing the significance of psychedelic science in modern research. We conclude the…

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Are psychedelics effective under anesthesia?: Boris Heifets (Stanford pt 2) 37:28

12M ago37:28

37:28

Stanford University is one of the leading universities in psychedelic science, focusing on understanding how psychedelics work in the body. This is part 2 of a 3-part series, where we will explore groundbreaking discoveries via leading Stanford researchers who are revealing the significance of psychedelic science in modern research. We continue wit…

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The Startup Landscape for Expanding Consciousness 1:21:12

12M ago1:21:12

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Psychedelics have long been known to induce altered states of consciousness. But there are many other techniques that can also expand our awareness - from meditation and breathwork to exploring dreams, prayer, light and sound. In this episode, Greg speaks with Scott Britton about the emerging startup landscape around tools for expanding consciousne…

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Chef Paul Liebrandt: A Conversation From New York City 1:36:57

1y ago1:36:57

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Chef Paul Liebrandt Joins Us From New York City. There Are Many Ways To Describe Chef Liebrandt…. He’s An Author…The Youngest Chef To Earn Three Stars From The New York Times And The Title Star Of The HBO Emmy-Nominated Documentary… A Matter Of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt… We’ll Be Discussing…. His Journey To The Present Moment…. And We Explor…

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Stanford Psychedelic Overview: Robert Malenka (Stanford pt 1) 51:18

1y ago51:18

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Stanford University is one of the leading universities in psychedelic science, focusing on understanding how psychedelics work in the body. In this 3-part series, we will explore groundbreaking discoveries via leading Stanford researchers who are revealing the significance of psychedelic science in modern research. We start the series with Robert M…

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Live from Psychedelic Science 2023 56:44

1y ago56:44

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Psychedelic Science 2023, Learning Man, MAPS Burn...whatever you want to call it...was a magical conference organized by MAPS. 12k people made the pilgrimage to Denver to discuss psychedelic science, culture, business, art, spirituality, and more. Rick Doblin called this the "Psychedelic 20's" and this event felt like a watershed moment. Luckily, G…

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Kyle and Katina Connaughton: A Conversation From SingleThread Farm In Healdsburg California 1:28:49

1y ago1:28:49

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Kyle & Katina Connaughton Join Us From Healdsburg, California. Where Their Restaurant Singlethread Was Awarded 3 Michelin Stars In Its Second Year Of Operation…..And It's Currently Rated #37…. On The World's 50 Best Restaurants List. Between The Two Of Them, They’re Identified In Many Ways…. Chef, Farmer, Restaurant Owners, Author, Parents, Inn Kee…

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What VCs Look for in Psychedelic Companies 41:57

1y ago41:57

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What does it take for a traditional VC to fund a psychedelic company? In our latest episode, Matias takes us behind the scenes of a panel discussion at the Psychedelic Therapeutics & Drug Development Conference in San Francisco, CA. Matias talks with VCs at firms with $100M+ fund sizes: Anne Dwane, a partner at Village Global, Amanda Way, principal…

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Chef Keith Corbin: A Conversation From Alta Adams In Los Angeles 1:23:36

1y ago1:23:36

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Chef & Author Keith Corbin Joins Us From Los Angeles… Where Currently He’s The Owner Of Alta Adams Restaurant. His Memoir California Soul Was Released Last Year. We Discuss: How To Connect With The Seasons Of Our Life…Before Deciding To Grow And Expand….. And We Explore What Chef Corbin’s Life Looks Like Since His Book Was Published…. Plus, We Talk…

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Developing Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelics: Bryan Roth 49:55

1y ago49:55

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In our latest episode, Greg and Matias engage in an insightful discussion with Dr. Bryan Roth, the Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, and the founder of the Roth Lab. Dr. Roth’s lab is on the cutting edge of researching the interaction between brain cell recepto…

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Episode 146 - Chill Phil Downell 1:56:01

1y ago1:56:01

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Episode 146 - Chill Phil Downell by Interviews with the BMX communityBy Interviews with the BMX community

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Episode 145 - Chelsea Wolfe Revisted 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

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Waaaay back in October of 2017 I started this podcast and my very 1st interview was with Chelsea Wolfe, at that time Chelsea Fiets Godin. While planning my trip down to Swampfest in February I thought it was a perfect time to catch up with Chelsea 144 episodes later. Since our 1st meeting Chelsea met her goal of being an Olympic athlete and earned …

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Behind the Scenes of PsyMed Ventures 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

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In this week's episode, Greg and Matias take a moment to reflect on the opportunities and challenges they have faced while building the PsyMed Ventures syndicate and venture capital fund since starting the Business Trip podcast in 2020. Their ultimate goal is to support founders who are building ethical businesses in frontier mental health technolo…

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Episode 144 - Greg Lanthorne W3 1:30:08

1+ y ago1:30:08

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"World number 3!" The phrase most commonly heard from Robbie Morales of Cult BMX when he runs into Greg Lanthorne! Why? Because he is the W3 pro from the 1987 IBMXF World Championships in Orlando Florida! Everyone loves an underdog and Greg didn't disappoint. There is much more to his BMX story that spans over four decades. Add in his job at Sparky…

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Chef Karen Man: From Copenhagen To Houston To Motherhood 1:15:54

1+ y ago1:15:54

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Chef Karen Man Joins Us From North Carolina..Just North Of Asheville… Where Currently She’s A New Mother, A Baker, A Writer….And An All Around Creative Person. We Discuss: Her Formative Years As A Chef In Copenhagen… Plus, We Explore Her Journey To Opening A Restaurant In Houston… And…Her Recent Transition From Maiden To Mother… https://mskarenman.…

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Episode 143 - Allie Wolfe 2:13:43

1+ y ago2:13:43

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Allie Wolfe may be the sister of a notable freestyler (Olympian Chelsea Wolfe)but she is absolutely her own self made badass! Coming from a family of all BMXers (parents included)Allie decided a bit ago to trade BMX racing with freestyle and has been having the time of her life. Recently she decided to move into her van and work remotely so she can…

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Episode 142 - Ryan Sher 2:10:41

1+ y ago2:10:41

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Another amazing podcast experience was had with the latest BMX In Our Blood interviewee, Ryan Sher. I never stop learning and definitely won't anytime soon because I believe you never stop learning no matter where you are at in life. Ryan had some really thought provoking views on topics such as manufacturing, sponsored riders, events and the next …

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Episode 141 - Bethany Hedrick 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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Episode 141, Bethany Hedrick!Bethany was great to have back on the podcast. The last time Bethany and I talked was almost two years ago in my #thebmxinourblood podcast booth during a USABMX Freestyle contest at @woodwardcamp, a contest that Bethany won. She moved on to progress to the point of being asked to join the @gtbmxfreestyle team and also w…

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Episode 140 - Mark Mulville 2:01:43

1+ y ago2:01:43

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Swampfest was great to me. Not only was the event insane but I was able to spend time with seven different guests that were all amazing! Mark Mulville is the 2nd podcast so far. Keep an ear out for five more! I had a gut feeling about Mark Mulville and what he would bring to the podcast for all of you listeners out there. We didn't just cover all o…

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Episode 139 - The Bloom 44:52

1+ y ago44:52

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The Bloom BMX is an amazing media platform that is and has been making a huge impact on the progression of women and girls in BMX. I have been attending and covering quite a few women's weekend events over the years so I was dying to get to know The Bloom (Beatrice Trang and Angie Marino)and learning a bit more about their goals and motivations. It…

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Chef Reem Assil: A Conversation From Reem's California 1:03:36

1+ y ago1:03:36

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Chef Reem Assil Joins Us From Oakland Where Currently She’s The Owner Of The Bakery, Reem’s California. Chef Assil Is Also An Author, An Activist, A Mother And Most Recently An Actor. We Discuss: Her Role In The Scripted Digital Series “Normal Ain’t Normal”. The Series Explores Neighbors In Oakland Navigating Life Post Pandemic. And We Explore What…

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The 2023 Psychedelic Industry Landscape with Psychedelic Alpha 49:51

1+ y ago49:51

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In this week’s episode, Greg and Matias chat with Josh Hardman, the founder of Psychedelic Alpha. Josh is a leading writer and founder at Psychedelic Alpha, an online resource, newsletter, and community covering the intersection of psychedelics and business. He regularly collaborates and writes with experts in the psychedelic field including entrep…

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