Best Jon Watkins Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 029 - Glass Wizards pt. 1 w/ Evan Mann & Cormac Bailey of Bear Mountain Studios 1:08:24

3h ago1:08:24

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The homies from Bear Mountain Studios were in town for the Dad Meat Medieval Times Trip and I thought dang we need to kick it with those guys for sure. You know their work from the Stoner Dadz peace pipe set piece. Check out some of their dominant glass work for yourself it's so cool - https://www.instagram.com/th3ydidit/ Also not to keep you in su…

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

13m 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

6d 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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Ep. 028 - Mike Cannon 1:09:43

3h ago1:09:43

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Pull yourselves together, the zoo legend has come to visit. Mike Cannon is a terrific standup comedian and cohost of Chrissy Chaos. He made the trip down to the hentai hideaway so we could talk about bitch wives and EDC. That's about as good as a day gets imo. We have a second hour for you over at https://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on the …

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'For a woman to set a challenge like this is so powerful': Interview with ultra runner Sophie Power 1:05:57

1h ago1:05:57

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Author Adharanand Finn chats with She Runs founder and record-breaking ultra runner Sophie Power about how jam tortillas fuelled a Guinness World Record run across Ireland, the joy of hallucinations, and how there is still much work to do to make sports such as ultra running more accesible to women. Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winn…

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

40m 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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PT529 – Difficult Conversations, the Need for Culturally Competent Care, and Why Representation Matters, with Sara Reed & Alex H. Robinson 58:12

22h 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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Ep. 027 - Sidney Gantt Runs it Back 1:16:28

2d ago1:16:28

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We had to run it back with Sidney since y*ut*be put the caution tape on our first ep. Welcome back Sid. We have a second hour for you over at https://patreon.com/timbutterly Sid started a solo pod which is great news for everyone who wanted an unobstrcuted look at the way our guy's brain works. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-the-world-…

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Melissa Benoist 1:04:26

3d ago1:04:26

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The Girls on the Bus, Supergirl, Glee and Beautiful (Broadway) actor Melissa Benoist sits down for an extremely open talk about her life, her family, her marriage, her career, and personal struggles, including coming out of a relationship with intimate partner violence. It’s an inspiring and growth-oriented talk and you’ll appreciate her even more.…

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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

4d 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

8d 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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Ep. 026 - Diego Lopez 1:09:44

13d ago1:09:44

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Comedian, model, jiu jitsu black belt, host of A Little Time, Know Violence, and alter ego of Nihilift Diego Lopez took the brain damage train down to Philadelphia to goof around with us for an afternoon. Come chill with us and follow Diego here - https://www.youtube.com/@Thisdiegolopez | https://www.instagram.com/thisdiegolopez/ We popped off for …

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

19d 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

15d 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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Dr. Boyce Watkins 2:21:35

15d ago2:21:35

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This conversation with Dr. Boyce Watkins covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of the Black Business School, challenges of self-discovery, generational impact of racism, financial consciousness, and the education system’s manipulative tendencies, specifically toward the Black community. The episode also delves into the influence [SO…

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Ep. 025 - Jeremiah Watkins 1:05:36

16d ago1:05:36

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Yooooooo this week we have Jeremiah Watkins (Standup On The Spot, Trailer Tales) hanging with us and the man is just a delight. Join us as we fill every last brain cell with the least important stuff happening on the internet. We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on the road! JUST ADDED Louisv…

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Maks Chmerkovskiy 1:13:19

17d ago1:13:19

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The Dancing with the Stars pro, So You Think You Can Dance lead judge and The Traitors cast member is here to dish on all things personal (he's married to DWTS pro Petra Murgatroyd, btw) and professional. Sit back and enjoy the show! Kara on Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/karamayerrobinson/ Maks on Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/maksi…

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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

18d 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

22d 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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Ep. 024 - Mike Rainey 1:02:53

23d ago1:02:53

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This week we sit down with comedian and author Mike Rainey (On Percs, Dad Meat, Lil Stinkers, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, etc) to talk about his new book Delco Dirtball which you can order here: https://www.onpercs.com/store We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on…

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

25d 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

1M 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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Ep. 023 - Danny Dubz 1:11:57

1M ago1:11:57

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The Good Boy puppet master, Danny Dubz, slinks into the hot seat and cracks open his algorithm for us. Enjoy. We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on the road! Columbus, OH August 25th https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/52288700/tim-butterly-columbus-funny-bone-comedy-club-columbus?partner_id=100 T…

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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

1M 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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'I ran in the world champs, then gave it up to start a band' - Interview with running punk Jimmy Watkins 1:08:09

1M ago1:08:09

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Author Adharanand Finn chats with Running Punks founder and viral video sensation Jimmy Watkins about racing his idols in the final of the World Athletics Championships, giving up the sport to form a band, and then rediscovering the joy of running many years later. Regrets? He’s had a few, but he has certainly lived a life too. And he is still adve…

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

1M 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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Ep. 022 - Josh Potter 1:08:23

1M ago1:08:23

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Have a blast with 4 of the thickest glasses lenses in all of comedy. Josh Potter hung out with us and effortlessly showed the blueprint for being the funniest sweetest dude. I will be following his example for a very long time. We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly Come see me on the road! Columbus, OH Aug…

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Kim Fields returns 1:18:10

1M ago1:18:10

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Kim Fields (The Upshaws, Living Single, The Facts of Life) and I reconnect after a few years and get right down to powerful and meaningful insights on everything from Kim’s detail-oriented personality and her incredible mission to make something amazing of her life (and oh wow, did she!) to why breathing, acknowledgment and light are so important. …

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

1M 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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PT517 – Long COVID and Psychedelics, Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD, Joel Castellanos, MD, & MaryAnn Welke Lesage 53:23

1M 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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Ep. 021 - Jon DelCollo 1:03:39

1M ago1:03:39

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Jon DelCollo joins us for a thought revoking conversation. Check out Lil Stinkers. https://www.youtube.com/c/lilstinkers We popped off for whole 'nother nice time over at http://patreon.com/timbutterly May 31st I'll be at the lovely Emmaus Theatre with Josh Potter! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/josh-potter-live-comedy-at-the-emmaus-theatre-tickets-8…

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

2M 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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