Best Hilla Podcasts (2024)

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PT546 – Psychedelic Outlaws: Cluster Headaches, Citizen Science, and the Story of ClusterBusters, with Joanna Kempner, Ph.D. 1:01:36

18m ago1:01:36

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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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IOD - Peter Karran 2:03

1h ago2:03

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Former Onchan MHK Peter Karran, puts forward his thoughts on a lack of government action to address the housing crisis, whilst practising his solo version of "Duelling Banjos"By Radio Manx Ltd

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PT545 – Breathwork, Holding Space, and the Healing Power of Connection: Documenting the Dreamshadow Community, with Mustapha Khan 1:11:13

23m ago1:11:13

1:11:13

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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PT544 – Psychedelics and Addiction Recovery: Microdosing and Redefining the Path to Sobriety, with Danielle Nova 1:04:58

9m ago1:04:58

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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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PT543 – Empathy and Agency: Why Psychedelic Practitioners Need to be Trauma-Informed, with Deanna Rogers 1:18:25

25m ago1:18:25

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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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PT542 – The Illinois CURE Act: Shaping the Future of Psychedelic Policy, with Jean Lacy & Representative La Shawn K. Ford 1:02:09

2d ago1:02:09

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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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PT541 – Regenerative Economics and Psychedelics: Creating More Connected Leadership, with Rachelle Sampson, Ph.D. & Bennet Zelner, Ph.D. 51:56

13m ago51:56

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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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Mentorship, Israeli Startups & Global Success ft. Barak Schoster Goihman from Battery Ventures 37:10

7d ago37:10

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Battery Ventures - The best-looking VC crew around? You bet. 😎 But there's more to this global fund than meets the eye. The real focus of the firm is on building long-term relationships with startups, mentoring them, and offering a large support system with endless knowledge. We sat down with Barak Schoster Goiman, partner at Battery Ventures, who …

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PT540 – Ancestral Teachings for the Psychedelic Renaissance, with Alonso Del Río & Francisco Rivarola 44:57

7d ago44:57

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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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Douglas Council Leader Claire Wells 2:11

8d ago2:11

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Leader of Douglas Council, Claire Wells, discusses a slightly controversial name change to Henry Bloom Noble Library, whilst defusing potential tensions with a rendition of "Baby Shark" on her sousaphone.By Radio Manx Ltd

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PT539 – Buddhist Philosophy, Shadow Work, and Integrating a Psychedelic Experience, with Kate Amy 1:08:17

18d ago1:08:17

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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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PT538 – Rumination, the Default Mode Network, and How Neuroplasticity Changes Over Time, with Dr. Jerry Rosenbaum & Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, Ph.D. 1:03:03

11d ago1:03:03

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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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Why Israel is the Tech Innovation Hub ft. Hanan Brand from Israel Innovation Authority 54:53

3d ago54:53

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Want to know what it takes to build a startup in Israel's thriving tech scene? Get ready to be inspired! We sat down with Hanan Brand, the powerhouse behind Israel's startup scene. As Vice President and Head of the Startup Division at the Israel Innovation Authority, Hanan is the driving force behind the government's support for hundreds of groundb…

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PT537 – Microdosing at Work: How Psychedelics are Creating Better Leaders, with Tiffany Hurd 46:48

19d ago46:48

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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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PT536 – Psychedelics and Creativity, Endo-Tripping, and the Origins of Life on Earth, with Dr. Bruce Damer 1:15:53

1M ago1:15:53

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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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PT535 – Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics, and the Multiplicity of Self, with Maria Papaspyrou & Dr. Ido Cohen 1:21:54

14d ago1:21:54

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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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PT534 – Exploring the Fungal Kingdom: Cultivation, Connection, and the Potential of Permaculture, with Jasper Degenaars 1:06:31

30d ago1:06:31

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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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PT533 – Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Screening, Safety Measures, and Experiences With the Divine, with Livi Joy 1:11:20

1M ago1:11:20

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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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Spent years building industry-leading companies ft. Hila Zigman from Cyberstarts 37:00

1M ago37:00

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Dreaming of building a cybersecurity empire? Hila Zigman, a seasoned entrepreneur turned General Partner, knows the challenges firsthand. As a Co-founder and now General Partner at Cyberstarts, the world's first VC firm backed by cyber entrepreneurs, she's seen it all. In this exclusive interview with IsraelTech, Hila shares invaluable insights on:…

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PT532 – Understanding Bad Trips: The Power and Potential of Adverse Psychedelic Experiences, with Erica Rex, MA 1:08:07

1M ago1:08:07

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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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PT531 – Ecopsychology, Plant Dietas, and Plant Consciousness: Building a Relationship with Nature, with Monica Nieto and Jordana Ma 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

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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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Startup Whisperer & Investor Powerhouse at Arieli Capital Ft. Hilla Ovil-Brenner 46:06

2M ago46:06

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🌟 Meet Hilla Ovil-Brenner: Startup Whisperer & Investor Powerhouse at Arieli Capital! 🚀✨ About Hilla Ovil-Brenner: Hilla is a force in the startup world with over 20 years of experience. She has been: >> Former Managing Director of Techstars Tel Aviv Accelerator >> Investor, 3x Entrepreneur, and Startup Mentor >> Champion for the Israeli Startup Ec…

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PT530 – Meditation, Exploring Spiritual Traditions, and the Wisdom of Plant Medicine, with Jon Reiss 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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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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Instruments of Democracy - Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas 0:50

2M ago0:50

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Bishop-designate The Venerable Patricia Hillas discusses her likely informal title of "Trish the Bish" whilst accompanying herself on a sacred crumhornBy Radio Manx Ltd

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Genesis 30-60 53:54

2M ago53:54

53:54

CAUTION YOU ARE ENTERING A LIVE SCRIPTING STAGE OF MOJADRAMA ON SUBSTACK, This Experience is designed to share and feel in Real Time like no other. Your Invited to follow along and share your comments along the way. What's to be expected you ask? In this phase Genesis 30-60 has to be Character Scripted. I have developed a process to streamline and …

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PT529 – Difficult Conversations, the Need for Culturally Competent Care, and Why Representation Matters, with Sara Reed & Alex H. Robinson 58:12

2M ago58:12

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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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Genesis 17-30 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

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And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, v…

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PT528 – Chronic Pain and Inducing Neuroplasticity With Psychedelics, with Lynn Watkins, Retired USAF, and C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

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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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PT527 – Symptoms as Signals: Trauma and the Role of Inner Healing Intelligence, with Casey Paleos, MD 1:19:16

2M ago1:19:16

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Casey Paleos, MD: Vital instructor, researcher, psychiatrist with a private practice offering ketamine infusion therapy and KAP, and co-founder of Nautilus Sanctuary, a non-profit psychedelic research, education, and advocacy organization. Paleos talks about how stress creates tra…

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PT526 – Transforming Trauma: Community, Connection, and the Healing Power of Vulnerability, with Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. 1:16:09

2M ago1:16:09

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.: developer of Somatic Experiencing®, educator, and author of several best-selling books on trauma. His most recent book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey, is exactly that: a change from more scholarly writing into an extremely vulnerable telling of his early childhood trauma and h…

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PT525 – Women and Psychedelics: History's Untold Stories, with Erika Dyck 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Erika Dyck: author, professor, historian, Vital instructor, and research chair in the History of Health & Social Justice at the University of Saskatchewan. Dyck talks about the book she co-edited: Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices, which was released in March a…

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They make data analytics revolutionary! ft. Ami Gal from SQream 51:56

2M ago51:56

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What if you could analyze massive datasets in record time? SQream makes data analytics revolutionary – see how. SQream leads the charge in Big Data and AI analytics acceleration, harnessing GPU technology to deliver rapid data insights across global enterprises. For over a decade, SQream has empowered industries with cutting-edge solutions that red…

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PT524 – Building a Unified Psychedelic Future: Ethics, Standards, and a Path to Affordable Access, with Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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In this episode, Joe interviews Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR: founder and CEO of Delphi, a consulting firm dedicated to the healthy growth of the psychedelic movement. After many years of working in community mental health and 15 years in the commercial health insurance industry (where she helped to establish coverage for autism), Mix was one of the first g…

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PT523 – Self-Care, Destabilization, and the Holistic Nature of Psychedelics, with Kaitlin Roberson & Dr. Michele Cox, DO 1:17:24

3M ago1:17:24

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Kaitlin Roberson: Vital graduate and co-founder and CEO of Cacti Therapeutics, a psychedelic biotech company developing novel therapies for chronic pain; and Dr. Michele Cox, DO: current Vital student, veteran, physician, and co-founder of LifeBloom, a brand new company focusing o…

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PT522 – An Inside look at the FDA and Early Drug Development, with Dr. Amanda Holley 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Amanda Holley: pharmacologist and regulatory consultant in nonclinical drug development, and previously a nonclinical pharmacology/toxicology reviewer at the FDA. With Lykos Therapeutics working towards FDA approval of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, ICER (Institute for Clinical and Economic Review) recentl…

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PT521 – Community, Group Process, and Co-Creation: How to Build a Successful Retreat, with Alice Dommert & Kara Tremain, ACC 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Kyle interviews two Vital graduates: Alice Dommert: certified breathwork facilitator and co-founder of retreat company, The Infinite Center; and Kara Tremain, ACC: somatic practitioner and growth and development coach. A huge part of Vital is the experiential aspect of attending a retreat. Student…

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PT520 – From the Eleusinian Mysteries to Modern Mysticism: The Role of Religion in the Psychedelic Experience, with Charles Stang 1:24:11

3M ago1:24:11

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In this episode, Joe interviews Charles Stang: Professor of Early Christian Thought and the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. The Center was created to gain a better understanding of world religions by bringing scholars from their respective countries to study and live alongside Divinity School stud…

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Cutting-edge ideas into industry-disrupting technologies ft. Alon Leibovich from Intel Ignite 57:13

2M ago57:13

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Did you know you could revolutionize the future with Intel Ignite for Deep Tech Startups? We had an amazing time interviewing Alon Leibovich, a powerhouse entrepreneur and leader. Alon’s raised tens of millions in financing and sealed deals with Fortune 500 companies. He’s built and scaled B2C and B2B businesses, using his organizational psychology…

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PT519 – Exploring Somatic Practices and Psychedelics, with Pierre Bouchard, LPC & Kara Tremain, ACC 1:36:41

2M ago1:36:41

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In this episode – the first in the 2024 series of Vital Psychedelic Conversations – David interviews Pierre Bouchard, LPC: Vital instructor and lead trainer for the Congregation for Sacred Practices; and Kara Tremain, ACC: recent Vital graduate-turned-instructor, somatic practitioner, and growth and development coach. In this series, we pair up a V…

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From Hacker to Founder ft. Tal Kollender from Gytpol 56:02

3M ago56:02

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From Pro Hacker to Security Guru Tal Kollender, CEO and Co-founder of Gytpol, is sharing her fascinating journey from professional hacker to leading cybersecurity expert in her interview with IsraelTech. Here's why you don't want to miss this: Tal's experience as a former hacker gives her a unique perspective on cybersecurity threats. Discover how …

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PT518 – The EMBARK Model of Psychedelic Therapy, with Alex Belser, Ph.D. & Bill Brennan, Ph.D. 1:01:11

3M ago1:01:11

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Alex Belser, Ph.D. and Bill Brennan, Ph.D.: psychologists, psychedelic researchers, authors, and co-creators of the EMBARK model, a framework for psychedelic therapy. When Belser and Brennan worked together at Cybin, they canvassed the field of psychedelic research and saw very little reporting (if any) of the manua…

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TT great John McGuinness! 0:53

3M ago0:53

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The great John McGuinness talks about high speed dicing on the track, whilst illustrating his adrenaline-fueled life by simultaneously playing "The flight of the bumblebee" on his Honda trumpetBy Radio Manx Ltd

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PT517 – Long COVID and Psychedelics, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, Joel Castellanos, MD, & MaryAnn Welke Lesage 53:23

3M ago53:23

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In this episode, special guest host Court Wing interviews Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD: professor and chair of rehabilitation medicine at UT Health San Antonio; Joel Castellanos, MD: co-founder and associate medical director of the Center for Psychedelic Research at UC San Diego; and MaryAnn Welke Lesage: a long COVID survivor who reports experien…

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Say Goodbye to Spreadsheets ft. Yaniv Shor from 40:51

4M ago40:51

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Ready to forget spreadsheets and presentations for project management? Go beyond project management with Proggio! IsraelTech interviewed Yaniv Shor, CEO of Proggio, about the revolutionary platform that adapts to your ever-changing needs. Proggio isn't just a project management tool, it's a complete portfolio management solution built for scalabili…

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PT516 – Embracing the Mystery: Making Psychedelic Literature Engaging, with Sean Lawlor 1:02:49

3M ago1:02:49

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In this episode, Joe interviews Sean Lawlor: writer and therapist specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy at Reflective Healing in Fort Collins, CO. His first book, Psychedelic Revival: Toward a New Paradigm of Healing, will be released on June 4. Written as somewhat of a primer for psychedelics and psychedelic therapy, he talks about how he deci…

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PT515 – The Economics of Psychedelics, with Elliot Marseille, DrPH, MPP 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

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In this episode, Joe interviews Elliot Marseille, DrPH, MPP: founding director of UC Berkeley’s Collaborative for the Economics of Psychedelics (CEP), a network of health economists and researchers analyzing the economics behind emerging psychedelic-assisted therapies. In the early days of drug research, efficacy was the leading factor in decision …

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PT514 – Breaking Through Bureaucracy: Can D.C. Embrace Evidence-Based Drug Policy?, with Senator Tom Daschle and Charlie Panfil 58:53

4M ago58:53

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In this episode, Joe interviews two members of The Daschle Group: Founder and CEO, Senator Tom Daschle; and Public Policy Advisor, Charlie Panfil. As Senator Daschle served in the House of Representatives for eight years (starting in 1978) and the Senate for 21, he was deep in the War on Drugs at its peak, and thankfully, as seen with so many of hi…

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Redefining Product Security Excellence ft. Slava Bronfman from Cybellum 58:01

4M ago58:01

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Ever wondered how top brands stay cyber-secure? 🌐 Dive into our conversation with Slava Bronfman to learn about the innovative solutions driving industry standards in cybersecurity! 🛡️Cybellum creates a live digital replica of every software component within a device. This allows product security teams to manage cyber risks continuously and effecti…

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PT513 – Depth Psychology, Archetypal Energies, and How Psychedelics Reveal the Soul, with Simon Yugler 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Simon Yugler: psychedelic-assisted therapist, educator, and author of the book, Psychedelics & the Soul: A Mythic Guide to Psychedelic Healing, Depth Psychology, and Cultural Repair, which comes out this fall. He digs into depth psychology and why it’s a beneficial framework for navigating non-ordinary experiences –…

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Accelerate your startup journey with Google ft. Janina Lax from Google Cloud 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Meet Google's driving force behind the vibrant startup ecosystem in Israel, Janina Lax. As the Head of the Early Stage Startups Program, Janina has dedicated over a decade to empowering innovators and reshaping the tech landscape. As a seasoned professional and alumna of Saïd Business School, she expertly guides startups through their foundational …

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