Best Dr. Stephanie Ricks, EdD Podcasts (2025)

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Anxiety with Thomas Kim, MD 41:13

2d ago41:13

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In this episode, Thomas Kim, MD joins to discuss ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for anxiety. Dr. Kim is the Chief Medical Officer of Noma Therapy, which is a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy program available via telehealth and in-person with licensed therapists. He has devoted 20 years of his professional life to realizing a value-based approach t…

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Guruism and Cult Dynamics in Psychedelic Practices with Joseph Holcomb Adams 49:54

16d ago49:54

49:54

In this episode, Joseph Holcomb Adams joins to discuss the important topic of guruism and cult dynamics in psychedelic communities. Joseph is an ethicist who specializes in issues related to psychedelics, altered states, and transformative experiences. In this conversation, Joseph introduces the concepts of a guru, guruism, and cult dynamics. He de…

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Encore episode: Avoiding the Traps of Psychedelic Self-Absorption with Adam Aronovich, PhD(c) 1:08:52

1M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Adam Aronovich, PhD(c) returns to discuss issues of psychedelic self-absorption—and how to avoid these traps. According to Adam, he is a PhD candidate in medical anthropology, the creator and curator of Healing from Healing, a trophy husband and dad. In this conversation, Adam revisits his previo…

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Psilocybin for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Sorcha O'Connor, PhD(c) 35:33

2M ago35:33

35:33

In this episode, Sorcha O'Connor, PhD(c) joins to discuss the research into the use of psilocybin to address obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sorcha is completing her neuroscience PhD at Imperial College London, specialising in mental health research. She led PsilOCD, a pioneering study investigating low-dose psilocybin as a treatment for both …

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Ending Pill Shaming: How Psychedelics and Pharmaceuticals Can Both Support Healing with Erica Zelfand, ND 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

In this episode, Erica Zelfand, ND joins to discuss the important topic of pill shaming in psychedelic communities and how psychedelic medicine and traditional pharmaceuticals can both support healing. Dr. Erica Zelfand specializes in integrative mental health, bridging the gaps between conventional and alternative medicine. In addition to seeing p…

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Integrating Challenging Psychedelic Experiences with Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC 40:17

3M ago40:17

40:17

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, joins to discuss the important topic of integration practices for challenging psychedelic experiences. Keith is the Co-Founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, the largest professional education company specializing in integrative mental health and psychedelic th…

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Crafting Soundscapes for Psychedelic Transformation with East Forest 41:07

3M ago41:07

41:07

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, East Forest joins to discuss several aspects at the intersection of music and psychedelics, including how he created the music that so many have used when facilitating psychedelic journeys. East Forest’s latest project, a feature length documentary film called Music For Mushrooms, follows him thr…

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The Roles of Music in Psychedelic Sessions with Eric Sienknecht, PsyD 46:47

4M ago46:47

46:47

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Eric Sienknecht, PsyD joins to discuss the roles of music in psychedelic sessions. Dr. Sienknecht is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder and lead trainer at Polaris Insight Center, a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy clinic and training center. He has worked as sub-investigator and stud…

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Can the Gut Microbiome Predict your Response to Psychedelics? with Giorgia Caspani, PhD 30:02

4M ago30:02

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Giorgia Caspani, PhD joins to discuss the intersection of psychedelics and the gut microbiome and ramifications for future personalized medicine. Dr. Caspani is a neuroscientist and computational biologist working at the intersection of gut microbiome, psychedelics and personalized medicine. In t…

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Prudent Wife (Part 2) 36:51

5M ago36:51

36:51

Proverbs 31:10, NKJV, states, “"Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies." So, what is the meaning of a virtuous wife? A virtuous wife is often described as a woman who embodies moral excellence and good character in various aspects of her life, particularly within the context of her marriage and family. Faithfulness and Loya…

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Using Psychedelic-Assisted therapy to Address Intergenerational Trauma with Star Rose Bond, LCSW 34:41

5M ago34:41

34:41

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Star Rose Bond, LCSW joins to discuss the topic of using psychedelic-assisted therapy to address intergenerational trauma. As seen in Huffpost, Vice and Psychology Today, Star Rose is a Renegade Psychotherapist, Social Activist, Clinical Supervisor for PEARL Institute and Co-Founder of Life Camp.…

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Psychedelics' Potential in Sports Psychology with L.J. Lumpkin III, MA LMFT 36:30

6M ago36:30

36:30

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, L.J. Lumpkin III, MA LMFT joins to discuss the potential of psychedelic medicine in the context of sports psychology. L.J. is a therapist, adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, a coach, author, speaker, and the CEO of Nomad Healing Practices. In this conversation, L.J. shares his personal e…

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Fifth Anniversary Episode: Five Years Later... Where and How to Legally Access Psychedelic Medicines 26:22

6M ago26:22

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, podcast host Dr. Lynn Marie Morski comes on the mic to provide a five-year update on the podcast and share the changes in the legal landscape of psychedelics in the past half-decade. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD is the president of the Psychedelic Medicine Association and host of the Psychedelic Med…

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Can Your Genes Predict Response to MDMA Therapy? with Dr. Dave Rabin MD, PhD 41:36

7M ago41:36

41:36

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. David Rabin, MD, PhD joins to discuss whether genes can be predictive of one’s response to MDMA Therapy. Dr. Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist and neuroscientist, is the co-founder & chief medical officer at Apollo Neuroscience. In addition to his clinical psychiatry practice, Dr. Rabin i…

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Ketamine: The Promise and the Peril with Mark Braunstein, DO 38:17

8M ago38:17

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Mark Braunstein, DO joins to discuss the promise and the peril of ketamine. Dr. Braunstein graduated medical school in 1997 then completed a General Psychiatry Residency at the University of New Mexico and then a fellowship in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at Maine Medical Center in 2002. Upon …

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5-MeO-DMT for Trauma and PTSD with Steve Rio 47:47

8M ago47:47

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Steve Rio joins to discuss 5-MeO-DMT for Trauma and PTSD. Steve is a psychedelic facilitator and Co-Founder of Enfold, which offers a groundbreaking psychospiritual model that combines psychedelic intensives, coaching, and community to help individuals heal trauma and reach their full potential. …

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Psychedelic Therapy: Slow Down to Heal Faster with Sunny Strasburg, LMFT 46:06

9M ago46:06

46:06

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Sunny Strasburg joins to open the conversation of leveraging lower doses of psychedelic substances for more effective healing. Sunny Strasburg, LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and pioneering author, specializes in psychedelic therapies and training clinicians to be skilled and trauma-…

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Encore episode: Psychedelics and the LGBTQIA2S+ Community with Dr. Angela Carter 37:41

9M ago37:41

37:41

This episode of the Plant Medicine Podcast welcomes Dr. Angela Carter (they/them) to discuss the intersection of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and psychedelics. Dr. Carter is a queer, transgender, and genderqueer naturopathic primary care physician who also works as a midwife, sexual assault examiner, and health equity advocate in Portland, Oregon. They…

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The Potential of Non-Dissociative Ketamine with Hans Eriksson MD, PhD, MBA 31:20

9M ago31:20

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Hans Eriksson joins to discuss the potential of non-dissociative ketamine. Dr. Eriksson, Chief Medical Officer at HMNC Brain Health, is a highly respected drug developer and clinical psychiatrist with over 20 years of pharmaceutical experience. Prior to HMNC Brain Health, Dr. Eriksson served …

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Ketamine-Assisted Couples Therapy with Chandra Khalifian, PhD 32:11

10M ago32:11

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Chandra Khalifian, PhD joins to explore ketamine-assisted couples therapy. Dr. Chandra Khalifian is a clinical psychologist, researcher, educator and Co-CEO of Enamory, a clinic and community focused on providing expansive relationship education and therapy including psychedelic-assisted couple-t…

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Psychedelics and Seizure Disorders with Evan Lewis, MD, FRCPC 32:57

10M ago32:57

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Evan Cole Lewis joins to explore the topic of psychedelics and seizure disorders. Dr. Lewis is a Canadian Neurologist and holds an appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. He has special interest in the treatment of neurologic disorders…

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Psychedelic Adjunct Series: Somatic Therapy with Jenna Valentine, DACM, LAc 57:10

11M ago57:10

57:10

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Jenna Valentine joins to explore the intersection of psychedelics and somatic therapy. Dr. Valentine is a doctor of Chinese Medicine who incorporates both functional medicine and somatic experiencing within her practice to help achieve optimal wellness. In this conversation, Dr. Valentine int…

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Psychedelics for Sexual Functioning and Intimacy with Tommaso Barba, PhD(c) 36:04

11M ago36:04

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast Tommaso Barba joins to explore the topic of psychedelics for sexual functioning and intimacy. Tommaso is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London where his research is focused on understanding the potential role of psychedelic drugs for well-being. Tommaso …

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MDMA-Assisted Couples Therapy with Kayla Knopp, PhD 34:53

12M ago34:53

34:53

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast Kayla Knopp joins to explore the topic of MDMA-Assisted Couples Therapy. Dr. Kayla Knopp is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in non-traditional couples and relationships. She specializes in making couple therapies more inclusive, accessible, and effective, including MDMA- and ke…

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Encore episode: The Dark Side of Ketamine (and how to Stay in the Light) with Dr. Mark Braunstein 31:40

1y ago31:40

31:40

In this episode of the Plant Medicine Podcast, Dr. Mark Braunstein returns to discuss potential concerns surrounding the use of ketamine, especially use which is not overseen by a knowledgeable medical professional. Dr. Braunstein is a whole-health psychiatrist with 22 years of clinical experience. He is the medical director for multiple mental hea…

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Psychedelics for Postpartum Mood Disorders with Melissa Whippo, LCSW 36:01

1y ago36:01

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast we discuss the topic of psychedelics and postpartum mood disorders. Melissa Whippo is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in the intersection of women's health and psychedelics. She founded a non-profit, Deva Collective, which has fiscal sponsorship with MAPS, and is currently conducting re…

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Psychedelic Assisted EMDR Therapy with Hannah Raine-Smith and Jocelyn Rose 40:41

1y ago40:41

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Hannah Raine-Smith and Jocelyn Rose join to discuss the psychedelic assisted EMDR therapy. Hannah is an integrative psychotherapist and independent researcher specializing in psychedelic integration using EMDR therapy. Jocelyn is a research therapist working on psychedelic clinical trials. She al…

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Ketamine for PTSD with Steven Radowitz, MD 36:22

1y ago36:22

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Steven Radowitz, MD joins to discuss the state of the research into ketamine treatments for PTSD. Dr. Steven Radowitz is the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Nushama. He believes psychedelic medicine’s framework of neuroscience, mystical experience, and integration therapy is the future of m…

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Exploring Endogenous DMT with Rick Strassman, MD 52:41

1y ago52:41

52:41

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Rick Strassman, MD joins to discuss the topic of endogenous DMT. Dr. Strassman is adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule and The Psychedelic Handbook. His DMT and psilocybin studies in the early 1990s initiat…

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Psilocybin for Anorexia Nervosa with Stephanie Knatz Peck, PhD 40:26

1y ago40:26

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Stephanie Knatz Peck, PhD joins to discuss the research on psilocybin for anorexia nervosa. Dr. Stephanie Knatz Peck is a clinical psychologist and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Diego with an expertise in eating disorders. She conducts clinical research on nove…

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Season 6, Episode 3: Dating Us... 59:13

1y ago59:13

59:13

So, I decided to open up just a little about my dating life. Obi and I will discuss how we met, values on marriage, family, enjoyment, and much more! Support the showBy Dr. Stephanie Ricks, EdD

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Season 6, Episode 2: Love Through the Decades: A Candid Conversation with my parents: 43 Years of Commitment 59:54

1+ y ago59:54

59:54

This is a candid conversation with my parents. During this conversation, they give their view of a healthy marriage, and how to navigate through hard times. Support the showBy Dr. Stephanie Ricks, EdD

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Season 6, Episode 1: A Prudent Wife 16:20

1+ y ago16:20

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God told man that He's the one who will give the man a prudent wife. Now, ladies...what should you do to become a prudent wife? Support the showBy Dr. Stephanie Ricks, EdD

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What are Psychosomatodelics? with Ben Malcolm, PharmD, MPH 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Ben Malcolm, PharmD, MPH joins to discuss why he prefers the term “psychosomatodelics” for psychedelics. Dr. Malcolm is a psychopharmacology consultant, psychedelic educator, founder of Spirit Pharmacist, LLC and a board member of the Psychedelic Medicine Association. In this conversation, Dr. Ma…

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for Accelerated Growth with Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT 51:35

1+ y ago51:35

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Nick Brüss, EdD, LMFT joins to discuss the possibilities of leveraging ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for accelerated growth. Dr. Brüss is a psychedelic therapist licensed in CA, NY and TX. He was a MAPS clinician and supervisor on the historic phase 3 MDMA for PTSD study, and is the director of…

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Supporting Survivors of Psychedelic Abuse with Erica Siegal, LCSW 55:44

1+ y ago55:44

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Erica Siegal, LCSW returns to discuss the important topic of supporting survivors of psychedelic abuse. Erica is a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, community organizer, and harm reduction advocate. In 2019 she founded NEST Harm Reduction, a California-based mental health and psychedelic supp…

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Psychedelic Training and Education with Kyle Buller and David Drapkin, LCSW 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Kyle Buller and David Drapkin, LCSW of Psychedelics Today join to discuss psychedelic training and education. David is a licensed clinical social worker, the director of education and training at Psychedelics Today, and one of the creators of their 12-month training program, Vital. Kyle is the co…

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Avoiding the Traps of Psychedelic Self-Absorption with Adam Aronovich, PhD(c) 1:08:52

1+ y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Adam Aronovich, PhD(c) returns to discuss issues of psychedelic self-absorption—and how to avoid these traps. According to Adam, he is a PhD candidate in medical anthropology, the creator and curator of Healing from Healing, a trophy husband and dad. In this conversation, Adam revisits his previo…

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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain with Michelle Weiner, DO MPH 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Michelle Weiner joins to discuss the research on ketamine assisted psychotherapy for chronic pain conditions. Dr. Weiner is Double board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Director of Integrative Pain Management at Spine and Wellness Center…

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The Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project with Jules Evans 53:10

1+ y ago53:10

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Jules Evans joins to discuss his work with the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project. Jules is a research fellow at the Centre for the History of Emotions at Queen Mary University of London and author of four books including The Art of Losing Control and Breaking Open: Finding a Way Through…

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Managing Medical Risk in Patients Seeking Psilocybin Therapy with Reid Robison, MD, MBA 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

46:09

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Reid Robison joins to discuss managing medical risk in patients seeking psilocybin therapy. Dr. Robison is a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Clinical Officer at Numinus, overseeing the company's psychedelic and mental health services across the US and Canada. He has led over 200 clinic…

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Psychedelics for Substance Use Disorder with Kevin Franciotti, MA 48:32

1+ y ago48:32

48:32

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Kevin Franciotti, MA joins to discuss the intricacies of psychedelic-assisted therapies for substance use disorder. Kevin Franciotti is a Denver-based writer, therapist, advisor, and thought leader in the fields of psychology, psychedelics, and substance abuse counseling. In this conversation, Ke…

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Leveraging Psychedelics for Queer Liberation with Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Wilhelmina De Castro, LCSW joins to discuss the ways psychedelics may be used to support goals of queer liberation. Wilhelmina is a psychedelic therapist in the San Diego area and serves as a DEI officer for Integrative Psychiatry Institute. She is also lead faculty for the Psychedelic Research a…

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Considerations for Safety When Working with 5-MeO-DMT with Joël Brierre 39:28

2y ago39:28

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Joël Brierre joins to discuss the important topic of safety when working with 5-MeO-DMT. Joël is the founder and CEO Tandava Retreats and co-founder of the 5-MeO-DMT education and training platform F.I.V.E. Joël and his team are focused on shepherding 5-MeO into the world in a safe and effective …

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Season 5, Episode 25: The TOP seven things to pray for when asking God to send you a husband. 20:32

2y ago20:32

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Women of God, we are set apart from everyone else. Therefore, when we are praying that God sends us a husband that are certain things that we should be praying for when asking God for a husband. The TOP seven things that we, as women of God, should look for in a man: 1. Spiritual leadership, including family worship of prayer and Bible study (1 Pet…

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The Role of Peer Support in the Psychedelic Ecosystem with Joshua White, JD 42:16

2y ago42:16

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Joshua White returns to discuss the role of peer support in the psychedelic ecosystem. Joshua (he/him) is founder and executive director of Fireside Project and has prior experience as a volunteer counselor on a hotline and as a volunteer at the Zendo Project. He has also practiced law as a deput…

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Group Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for Frontline Healthcare Workers with Hannah Cross, LCSW 36:07

2y ago36:07

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Hannah Cross, LCSW joins to discuss group ketamine assisted psychotherapy for frontline healthcare workers. Hannah is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who specializes in trauma healing and psychedelic integration, including work on LSD and psilocybin clinical trials. In this conver…

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Addressing the Stress of Life Transitions through Ketamine Therapy with Arsalan Azam, MD 29:29

2y ago29:29

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Arsalan Azam joins to discuss the potential of ketamine therapy for helping to address the stress of major life transitions. Dr. Azam is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and medical director of Daydream MD. He attended medical school as a Dean’s Scholar at Case Western Medical S…

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Medical Literature Regarding Psychedelics, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding with Ben Malcolm, PharmD 49:40

2y ago49:40

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In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Ben Malcolm, PharmD joins to discuss the research surrounding the intersection of psychedelics with pregnancy and nursing. Dr. Malcolm is a psychopharmacology consultant, psychedelic educator, founder of Spirit Pharmacist, LLC and a board member of the Psychedelic Medicine Association. Dr. Malcol…

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Encore episode: Psychedelics and Women’s Health with Allison Feduccia, PhD 43:03

2y ago43:03

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In this episode of the psychedelic medicine podcast, Allison Feduccia, PhD joins to discuss the intersection of psychedelic medicine and women’s health. Dr. Feduccia is a neuropharmacologist, psychedelic researcher, and builder of virtual and in-person communities. She is cofounder of two prominent organizations, psychedelic.support and Project New…

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