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Psychedelics Today is the planetary leader in psychedelic education, media, and advocacy. Covering up-to-the-minute developments and diving deep into crucial topics bridging the scientific, academic, philosophical, societal, and cultural, Psychedelics Today is leading the discussion in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
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The official podcast of the Center for Innovation in Risk-analysis for Climate Adaptation and Decision-making, i.e. CIRCAD. Bringing you the latest perspective on how we can come together to position the insurance and reinsurance sectors to serve as champions in the fight for climate resilience. CIRCAD is a joint research initiative and prospective IUCRC, representing a partnership between personnel at both Duke University and at the University of Georgia.
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DadSpace - A Podcast for Dads by Dads. Dad Space is a safe space to ask questions, learn from other Dads and grow in community! We equip Dads with how to tips, marriage tips, family insights and even the occasional Dad Joke! Great guests will join us to share their Dad journey with you. Whether you are a new Dad, a Step-Dad, an empty nester or Grandparent! Dad Space is a safe space for Dads to connect and do life together! Visit DadSpace.ca for all things Dad!
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In this episode, Kyle interviews Beth Weinstein: spiritual business coach, host of the “Medicine For These Times” podcast, and founder of the Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul’s Purpose & Business summit. She talks about a pattern she noticed of people working with psychedelics and seeing progress on what they set out to heal, but with a short-l…
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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Matt's and Mark's stories. Creation of the book and the authoring process. Why standards matter and meeting expectations. The other side of the debate! Measurements, correct and re…
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In this episode, David interviews Daniel Shankin: psychedelic integration coach, Vital instructor, and founder and director of Tam Integration. He talks about the underrated importance of integration circles, how he created Tam Integration out of a personal need for them, how simple it can be for people to create their own groups, and how open-ende…
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In this episode, Joe interviews Joanna Kempner, Ph.D.: associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University and author of the recently released, Psychedelic Outlaws: The Movement Revolutionizing Modern Medicine. The book profiles the history and groundbreaking work of ClusterBusters, a nonprofit researching and spreading awarene…
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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG27. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: NPF's highlights from 5 years as the sole-certified, bargaining agent for RCMP membership. Why We Serve and telling members' stories. Campaigns to keep the RCMP. Correcting the nar…
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In this episode, Kyle interviews Mustapha Khan: Emmy Award-winning director with over 100 film and television credits, who has worked with clients such as Coca-Cola and Honda, and celebrities ranging from Maya Angelou to Snoop Dogg. Khan is finalizing a film about Lenny and Elizabeth Gibson and their ongoing work at Dreamshadow – the people and com…
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On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we interview Stephen Bennett, Chief Scientist at the Demex Group, which focuses on convective storm modeling to support insurance, reinsurance, and brokerage firms. As CIRCAD gears up for its Atlanta summit early next week, we invite you to listen to this long-form episode, hosted by CIRCAD's William N. Ferris, …
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In this episode, Joe interviews Danielle Nova: founder of Psychedelic Recovery, founding team member of Decriminalize Nature Oakland, and Executive Director of the San Francisco Psychedelic Society. As a recovering addict, Nova discusses how working with psychedelics helped her find her way to recovery, and how she's spreading that knowledge to oth…
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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: C-CPR’s story, the why now, and motivation. A former Deputy Chief and former Police Commissioner on change; easier from in- or outside? National standards. What skills are to be ta…
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Episode 118 - Mike Martin - Project Mindfully Outdoors - Why Retreat is Not A Sign of Weakness With a deep passion for the outdoors and spirituality, Mike Martin helps others find inner peace through nature. As a certified meditation guide, wilderness first responder, and survival skills trainer, Mike has the expertise to lead transformative outdoo…
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On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we interview Dr. Noam Rosenthal, the Head of Technical Product at Kettle, a company specializing in wildfire insurance. Interviewed by CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Dr. Rosenthal discusses the importance of improving data ecosystems for event observation and post-event analysis, developing bett…
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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Deanna Rogers: Registered Clinical Counselor and Vital instructor. She discusses how trauma grows in our bodies, and the importance of practitioners and facilitators becoming trauma-informed before working with clients. She stresses the need to create the right conditions for clie…
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On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we feature Reese May, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of SBP. Interviewed by Francis Bouchard, Duke University's Climate Leader in Residence, Reese May discusses the importance of improving flood insurance markets by considering affordability in at-risk communities. Reese also notes the importance of devel…
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We interview Jeff Klein, Chief Risk and Strategy Officer, of Alloy Capital Partners, on his perspective on how we can work with finance to incentivize risk reduction and resilience. In his conversation with CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Jeff Klein discusses the need for improved analytical tools for greater insurance risk exposure…
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In this episode, Joe interviews Jean Lacy: Executive Director of the Illinois Psychedelic Society; and La Shawn K. Ford: 17-year member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 8th District. Together, they are working on the CURE (Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens) Act, which aims to decriminalize plant medicines and br…
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On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, we feature CIRCAD's Executive Director, Dr. William N. Ferris. Interviewed by Duke University's Climate Leader in Residence Francis Bouchard, Dr. Ferris discusses the need for development of Community-Based Catastrophe Insurance products, or CBCIs, to overcome free-rider problems via incentivization of collectiv…
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This episode of Circadian Wisdom features Dale Porfilio, Chief Insurance Officer of the Insurance Information Institute (III). Interviewed by CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Dale Porfilio discusses the key drivers of climate risk, as understood by III: -Longterm trends in climate change. -Shifting patterns of human development into …
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NOTE: Matt experienced a power outage just prior to recording time. We managed to get things going, but with some reduced audio quality. Please forgive the few dips in audio volume. Original Recording Date: 2024JUL16. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS…
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Episode 117 - Tracy Poizner - How To Be An UnDeletable Dad, Resources For The Divorced Dad Tracy Poizner is a world leader at helping divorced dads master fatherhood and shape their legacy. She spins together the worlds of litigation coaching, strategic parenting and spiritual growth into a unique consultancy exclusively tailored to the needs of th…
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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Rachelle Sampson, Ph.D.: researcher and founder of Blue Prism Coaching; and Bennet Zelner, Ph.D.: researcher, speaker, and creator of the Pollination Approach. They are both Vital instructors and Associate Professors at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Marylan…
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On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, Kathy Baughman McCleod, CEO of Climate Resilience for All, discusses her views on improving the insurance industry by supporting more equitable outcomes. McCleod details current gender inequities in lived experiences with extreme heat and discusses the role that women play in leading purchasing decisions, both o…
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On this episode of Circadian Wisdom, Charlie Sidoti, Executive Director of InnSure, discusses his view of what can be done to better support resilience through insurance and reinsurance. Interviewed by CIRCAD's Francis Bouchard, Duke's inaugural Climate Leader in Residence, Sidoti discusses the juxtaposition of high-fidelity cost accounting within …
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As the psychedelic renaissance continues to spread throughout the West, we learn more about these substances and experiences every day. But are we losing the important ancestral teachings and Indigenous knowledge that got us here? In this episode, Kyle interviews Alonso Del Río: author, musician, filmmaker, founder of the Center for Healing and Con…
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Original Recording Date: 2024AUG14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: William’s story. The work of Customs and targeting organized crime. Money laundering. Bank complicity. Structuring / Smurfing. Weak justice. Messy terminology. Both sides of the bo…
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Episode 116 - Smart Strategies for Dads - Preparing Your Kids for Home Ownership Through Real Estate Investment As a dad, preparing for your kids' future through real estate and rental properties can be a powerful way to build generational wealth. Here's how you can approach this:Start Early Begin focusing on your children's financial health as soo…
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In this episode of VItal Psychedelic Conversations, Vital instructor, Diego Pinzon hosts his first podcast, interviewing Vital graduate and clinically-trained psychologist, “The Kinki Buddhist”: Kate Amy. As Amy’s interest in psychedelics grew, she began to see a clear intersection between psychedelic states and the non-ordinary states she’d reache…
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On this episode, we feature Frank Nutter, President of the Reinsurance Association of America (retired). Interviewed by Duke University's Climate Leader in Residence, Francis Bouchard, Nutter discusses climate science and relationship building. Nutter makes recommendations related to state 'safety net' insurance plans, post-event holistic disaster …
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In this episode, Chris Koddermann interviews two members of the Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics at Mass General Hospital: founding director, author, and co-founder of three drug development companies, Dr. Jerry Rosenbaum; and psychiatrist and associate director and director of cognitive neuroscience, Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, Ph.D. Rosenbau…
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In the inaugural episode of Circadian Wisdom, we host Francis Bouchard, Duke University's Inaugural Climate Leader in Residence and Managing Director of Climate at Marsh McLennan. Interviewed by CIRCAD's Executive Director, William N. Ferris, Francis Bouchard discusses climate-based disaster insurance and the importance of innovative policy models …
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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL26. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Paul's story. Extension of the books. Informant motives. It's not all about the Benjamins. Self-awareness. Responsibility / accountability / harm / outcomes. Play-in-the-gray. Crim…
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Episode 115 - Extending Grace, Treating Everyone Like a Learner on Life's Highway The Hidden Struggles: Treating Everyone Like a Student Driver Imagine you're driving down a busy street and you spot a car with "STUDENT DRIVER" plastered on its sides. What's your immediate reaction? Most of us instinctively become more patient, give the car more spa…
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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Tiffany Hurd: microdosing coach, speaker, business leadership advisor, and student in our current cohort of Vital. After 15 years in the corporate healthcare industry and several years on antidepressants, she started microdosing psilocybin and saw an immediate change in her life, …
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The path of the psychedelic renaissance has largely touched on the aspects of therapy, personal growth, and initiation rites, but now, the relationship between psychedelics and creativity is being studied more and more. Can psychedelics really increase intellect, novelty, and problem solving? In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Bruce Damer: astrobi…
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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Katherine’s story. Working with LE, new perspective, change of opinion. Defining culture / sub-cultures / norms. Inside police services. Staying alive. Civilian to sworn member poi…
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Episode 114 - Brian Heilig - The Awe-Inspiring Saga of His Son's Micro-Preemie Birth and the Goal Set Author Born From Son’s Traumatic Birth Brian Heilig and his wife Diana had to deliver their first baby at 26 weeks due to severe preeclampsia while living in Cancún, Mexico. Grayson was only 12” long and weighed 1.6 pounds. Little did Brian know th…
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Jungian psychology takes a fascinating look at the relationship between the conscious and unconscious parts of our minds. How is this framework brought more to the forefront through psychedelics and an understanding of our many parts? In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Jung experts and Vital instructors: Maria Pa…
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As many mushroom enthusiasts will attest: the more you learn about the fungal kingdom, the more you see how important mushrooms are to every ecosystem they’re a part of – and how life-changing a relationship with them can be. In this episode, Joe interviews Jasper Degenaars: mycologist, educator, and the Hyphae Headmaster at Fungi Academy, offering…
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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Matt's recent travels, squaring yourself away, helping others. Failure to Train. Physical / hard skills. Minimal standards - better than basic. Conveying violence. Mental / emotion…
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Episode 113 - Brock Williams - Shake The Dust Off Your Soul, From depression, anxiety and OCD, leading you to greatness and rediscovery Brock Williams AUTHOR | POET | MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE Brock has set out to helping men heal, even take his message overseas. Motivating men to seek treatment and make their mental health a priority. Whether it’s de…
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Psychedelics in palliative care has become an exciting new framework for people looking to ease anxiety and embrace spirituality, but the concept is not as simple as just providing a substance. In this episode, Joe interviews Livi Joy: Director of Health and Safety, Existential Palliative Ministry Lead Facilitator, and more at Sacred Garden Communi…
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In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex, MA: award-winning journalist, past guest, thought leader on psychedelic medicine, and participant in one of the first clinical trials using psilocybin to treat cancer-related depression. She tells the story of her recent harrowing experience, brought on by 6 times the amount of Syrian rue that was recommen…
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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Brandon's story. A personal experience of cardiac arrest. "16:48" Injuries and after effects. Physical - mental - emotional - employment. Police training - capacity, resources, rec…
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Episode 112 - Joel Bouchard - When A Dad and A Son Are Just Different People About Joel Bouchard I am a doctoral student in psychology, multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, local government official, and fellow podcaster, who firmly believes that generalists have a place in society and can make cont…
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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Monica Nieto: Vital graduate, psychedelic facilitator and integration coach, and founder of Holistic TherapeutiX, a retreat center offering cannabis and breathwork retreats; and Jordana Ma: past Vital instructor and psychological counselor who runs retreats in Peru following the…
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In this episode, Joe interviews Jon Reiss: critically acclaimed filmmaker, author, and host of the Plantscendence podcast, which tells people’s psychedelic stories and is beginning its second season soon. He talks about his early days of directing Nine Inch Nails and Type O Negative videos, and how Plantscendence was born after he realized that the…
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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Andrew's story. Balancing practical vs theoretical experience. Political parties in municipal politics. Picking sides. Power, money, networks. Policing and politics. Stories from t…
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E111 - Darren J Brookes - There Is Nobody Here For You, Perinatal depression and men Daniel is an author and he drops by to share about his book and about the topic of PeriNatal Depression that Dad's experience. Daniel's book: The 23 Rules of life…that most people don’t want to hear will challenge your thinking and beliefs. However, they will empow…
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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Sara Reed: Vital instructor, lecturer, and lead psychedelic research therapist at Imperial College London; and Alex H. Robinson: Vital student, integration coach and psilocybin facilitator for Heroic Hearts Project, and distinguished Army SOF combat Veteran with a decade of active…
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In this episode, Joe and REMAP Therapeutics Founder, Court Wing, host Lynn Watkins: medically retired USAF JAG & Ops Resource Mgmt Specialist; and C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP: principle psychiatric clinician at REMAP Therapeutics, and author of The Microdosing Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Manual to Improve Your Physical and Mental Health through Psychedelic…
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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Will’s story. Rising through the ranks and being the leader you want to be. Development and mentorship. Power and authority. Staying committed to your own morals. Narratives on pol…
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