Best Kayse Gehret Podcasts (2024)

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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

8m 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

12m 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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PT519 – Exploring Somatic Practices and Psychedelics, with Pierre Bouchard, LPC & Kara Tremain, ACC 1:36:41

4d 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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Q&A: Solo Journeys, Sourcing, Taking Breaks and Getting Curious 57:13

8h ago57:13

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Today, we are celebrating our anniversary at the Microdosing for Healing podcast with a special episode dedicated to answering your most commonly asked questions. This episode will be packed with practical advice, whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your practice. Listen in to learn why the source of your mushrooms matters, the im…

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

3d 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

13d 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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PT516 – Embracing the Mystery: Making Psychedelic Literature Engaging, with Sean Lawlor 1:02:49

18d 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

14d 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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Easing the Transition to End of Life with Plant Medicine: Insights from Christine Caldwell 1:04:02

15d ago1:04:02

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How can psychedelic care ease the emotional and spiritual challenges of a life-threatening illness? Christine Caldwell, Founder of End of Life Psychedelic Care, joins us to explore this profound question. Christine discusses her journey to founding a nonprofit dedicated to using psychedelic care for end-of-life anxiety and depression, as well as wh…

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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

17d 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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PT513 – Depth Psychology, Archetypal Energies, and How Psychedelics Reveal the Soul, with Simon Yugler 1:15:22

24d 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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PT512 – RIPPLES of Hope: Psychedelics as a Tool for Peacebuilding and Collective Healing, with Sami Awad and Leor Roseman, Ph.D. 1:21:49

28d ago1:21:49

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In this episode, David interviews Sami Awad: Palestinian peace and nonviolent activist and founder of Holy Land Trust in Bethlehem; and Leor Roseman, Ph.D.: Israeli neuroscientist, researcher, and senior lecturer at the University of Exeter. They talk about Roseman's 2021 paper, "Relational Processes in Ayahuasca Groups of Palestinians and Israelis…

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PT511 – The Other Side of Veteran Healing: Secondary PTSD and Post-Retreat Family Dynamics, with Allison Wilson & Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley 1:00:59

28d ago1:00:59

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In this episode, Joe interviews two members of the Heroic Hearts Project team: Director of Donor Development and founder of The Hope Project, Allison Wilson; and Director of Research and founder of Hystelica, Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley. They discuss how The Hope Project – a nonprofit that supports spouses of veterans, Gold Star Wives, and female vetera…

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Finding Inner Joy, Self-Love and Creativity with Lisa McCourt, Jacob Nordby and Scott Stabile 1:13:24

1M ago1:13:24

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Are you seeking to reignite joy, creativity or love and connection? Join us as we delve into these vital aspects of life with leading experts Lisa McCourt, Jacob Nordby and Scott Stabile. Lisa, founder of Joy School; Jacob, a passionate researcher of creativity and human potential; and Scott, a fervent love activist, come together to share insights…

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PT510 – Early Research, Psychedelics in Palliative Care, and the Intersection of Science and the Sacred, with William Richards, STM, Ph.D. 1:21:06

1M ago1:21:06

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In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview William Richards, STM, Ph.D.: senior advisor at Sunstone Therapies, psychologist at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, contributor to Vital, and author of Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics & Religious Experiences. He talks about the first time he experi…

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PT509 – Music for Psychedelic Exploration, and the First 'Choose Your Own Adventure' Album, with Shahar Amit 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

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In this episode, Joe interviews Shahar Amit: psytrance musician who has created what may be the world's first modular album for psychedelic exploration under his project, Held By Sound. He talks about his background in the rave and festival scene, the moment he realized he wanted to make music, and the realization that he could create soundscapes s…

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The God Molecule: Navigating the bliss and risks of 5MeO DMT 47:55

2M ago47:55

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Today Michelle is speaking with Victoria Wueschner, co-founder of the 5-MeO-DMT education and training platform F.I.V.E., as well as head of education for Tandava Retreats. Her mission at F.I.V.E is to provide the world with a centralized hub for all resources and education on 5-MeO, in hopes of bringing awareness to the ethics, integrity, and safe…

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PT508 – The Veteran Community and Operator Syndrome: Psychedelics and Redefining Pain Management, with Tommy Aceto 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

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In this episode, Joe and special guest, Court Wing, interview Tommy Aceto: former Navy Seal and trauma medic, NCAA athlete, Michigan State Champion Wrestler, and now, psychedelic advocate and ambassador for the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition. He discusses his journey from childhood to wanting to become a SEAL, and the toll that military…

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PT507 – Psychedelic Education: Insights, Advice, and Where to Start, with Johanna Hilla & Kyle Buller 55:20

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In this episode, Kyle and Johanna catch up, interviewing each other about psychedelic education and what they’ve learned, the biggest challenges, and what advice they would give to anyone looking to get involved in the psychedelic field. They discuss: How sometimes it’s not about the substance: If you want to be a psychedelic therapist, do you see …

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Healing, Personal Growth, and Holistic Wellness with Tiffany Hurd, Juliana Goldstone, and Rachel Cogan 1:17:42

2M ago1:17:42

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What unfolds when you engage with microdosing and plant medicine? Join Tiffany Hurd, Juliana Goldstone, and Rachel Cogan as they offer insights into the transformative potential of these sacred substances. Tiffany mentors individuals through guided microdosing experiences, Juliana dives into the intersection of psychedelics, parenting, and sexualit…

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Death and Dying with Maria Sophia Dimakos 36:03

2M ago36:03

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Maria Sophia Dimakos is a Conscious Dying Coach, Sacred Passage End of Life Doula, and a compassionate grief ritual space holder, offering holistic support to individuals navigating the profound waters of life transitions, faith changes, and the end-of-life process. Her integrative approach weaves ancestral healing and the profound lessons from mas…

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PT506 – Decolonization, Difficult Conversations, and the Challenge of Merging Spirituality and Science, with Philip Wolf 1:42:08

1M ago1:42:08

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In this episode, Joe interviews Philip Wolf: writer, member of Rolling Stone's Culture Council, founder of Cultivating Spirits (the first company in the U.S. to offer legal culinary cannabis experiences), and founder of CashoM, an education company offering a certificate in cannabis stewardship. He discusses his recent Rolling Stone article about t…

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PT505 – Bicycle day Reflections, Quantum Mechanics, and the Value in Studying Philosophy to Understand Psychedelic Experiences, with Lenny Gibson, Ph.D. 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview Lenny Gibson, Ph.D.: philosopher, Grof-certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator, 20-year professor of transpersonal psychology at Burlington College, and the reason Joe and Kyle met many years ago. He talks about his early LSD experiences and how his interest in the philosophy of Plato and Alfred North Wh…

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Nature Immersion for Healing with Lori Schwanbeck 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Lori is a passionate advocate for creating lives of meaning and engagement in both personal and professional realms. A near fatal bicycle accident in her early 40’s triggered a humbling re-evaluation of her values, actions, and identity. Recognizing that while our lives are short, our choices have a ripple effect on the world around us, Lori is com…

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PT504 – Rethinking Drug Education: From D.A.R.E. Scare Tactics to an Evidence-Based Approach, with Joey Lichter, Ph.D. 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

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In this episode, Joe interviews Joey Lichter, Ph.D.: professor in the Chemistry & Biochemistry department at Miami’s Florida International University, and one of the few professors in the U.S. teaching a course about psychedelics at the collegiate level. He talks about his path towards the course, the challenge of creating a curriculum that covers …

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PT503 – Updates from MAPS: Current Initiatives, Psychedelic Science 2025, and Music as a Bridge, with Devon Phillips 59:44

2M ago59:44

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In this episode, Joe interviews Devon Phillips: community & partnerships officer for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Phillips works on strategies to tackle the questions: How do we responsibly mainstream psychedelics? And how do we get culture engaged? He's focusing on being the bridge to psychedelics outside of re…

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Prescription Medication, Mental Health and Supporting the Younger Generation 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

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Today we are joined by experts Dr. Julia Mirer, Jennifer Zuckerman, and Dr. Emily Kulpa for a powerful discussion about the transformative potential of alternative health methodologies. From insights into reshaping healthcare paradigms and fostering comprehensive wellness practices to advocating for integrative wellness and the nuanced application …

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Leadership Coaching and Expanded States with Lauren Mugglebee 36:30

2M ago36:30

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Today Michelle is speaking with Lauren Mugglebee about leadership and expanded states. Lauren is a seeker of transformation and a guide for leaders on their personal journey. Her practice lives at the intersection of science, consciousness, and leadership where mind, heart, and will form the bedrock of what will co-emerge in partnership with anyone…

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PT502 – Preserving Psychedelic Legacies: Shulgin Farm and the Shulgin Archive Project, with Keeper Trout 57:44

2M ago57:44

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In this episode, Joe interviews Keeper Trout: archivist, author, photographer, co-founder of the Cactus Conservation Institute, and creator of Trout’s Notes, a website compiling personal research and collected data to help ethnobotanical researchers. From an interest in cactus taxonomy, Sasha Shulgin urged Trout to go through his files, resulting i…

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PT501 – Women and Psychedelics, Microdosing, and the Challenges of Psychedelic Parenthood, with April Pride 53:20

2M ago53:20

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In this episode, Alexa interviews April Pride: creative entrepreneur, veteran of the cannabis space, and now, founder of SetSet, an educational platform and podcast (picking up where The High Guide left off) for women curious about psychedelics. With Alexa about to embark on the journey of motherhood, she asks many of the questions parents working …

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Microdosing for Healing with Kayse Gehret 37:44

2M ago37:44

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We are witnessing the limitations of a modern healthcare system driven by for-profit medicine and prescription pharmaceuticals. Despite great wealth, our society is sicker than ever… with epidemic levels of mental illness, suicide, addiction, obesity, auto-immune disease, depression, widespread anxiety and insensitivity all around us. Kayse and her…

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PT500 – Shulgin Farm and the Future of Psychedelic Drug Development, with Paul F. Daley, Ph.D. 36:01

2M ago36:01

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In this episode, Joe interviews Paul F. Daley, Ph.D., who worked with Sasha Shulgin in his lab for the last seven years of his life, helping him finish (and co-authoring) "The Shulgin Index, Volume One: Psychedelic Phenethylamines and Related Compounds." He is now the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Director of Analytical Science at the Alex…

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PT499 – Osiris González Romero – Mesoamerican Psychedelics, Decolonization, and the Concept of an Ontological Turn 1:31:22

2M ago1:31:22

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In this episode, David interviews Osiris González Romero: philosopher and Postdoctoral researcher on cognitive freedom and psychedelic humanities at the University of Saskatchewan. Romero believes that our weakest point of research is our knowledge of Indigenous languages, and is focused on highlighting different cultural uses of psychedelics to be…

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Dream Guidance, Creativity, and Purpose with Machiel Klerk 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Discover the secrets of manifesting your dreams with Machiel Klerk, a psychotherapist renowned for guiding individuals to unlock their creative wisdom. From addressing mental health challenges to soulful expressions, Machiel empowers people to live more purposefully. In this episode, he describes the transformative power of dream incubation, illust…

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Managing Stress and Creating Safety Naturally: Exploring the Apollo Neuro with Dr. Dave Rabin 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Today I'm speaking with Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, about managing stress and creating safety naturally by exploring the Apollo Neuro. Dr. Rabin is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for more than a decade. He is the Chief Medical Officer & co…

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PT498 – Maria Mangini, Ph.D., FNP – Traversing the Psychedelic Landscape: From Esalen and Millbrook to the Future of Shulgin Farm 51:27

2M ago51:27

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In this episode, Joe interviews Maria Mangini, Ph.D., FNP: researcher, educator, and midwife who has worked closely with many psychedelic innovators and was part of the original social network at Shulgin Farm – where this episode was recorded. She traces her journey from the influence of pioneers like the Wassons, Shulgins, and Grofs, and historic …

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Introducing Expanded States with Michelle Gale 5:22

3M ago5:22

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Welcome to the first episode of Expanded States. This podcast is dedicated to a deep exploration of expanding awareness, opening the heart, and journeying beyond the boundaries of the mind. Listen in for illuminating storytelling and mind-expanding topics like psychedelics, mindfulness, breathwork, nature immersion, sound healing and so much more. …

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PT497 – Wendy Tucker – Reflections from Shulgin Farm: Psychedelics, Legacy, and the Spirit of Discovery 53:01

3M ago53:01

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In this episode, released on Ann Shulgin’s birthday, Joe interviews Wendy Tucker: daughter of Ann and stepdaughter to Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin. Recorded in Sasha’s old office, she recounts her formative years, giving an insider’s look into her Mother’s openness about psychedelics, working with Sasha in the lab, how the Shulgins made a perfect team…

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PT496 – Juan Pablo Cappello – Maintenance Doses and Recurring Revenue: The Ethics of At-Home Ketamine Therapy 59:00

3M ago59:00

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In this episode, Joe interviews Juan Pablo Cappello: co-founder and former CEO of Nue Life Health, whose assets were subsequently acquired by Beckley Waves. Cappello digs into his recent article which has been making waves across the psychedelic community: “Profit Over Patients? A Critical Look at At-Home Ketamine Therapy.” He created Nue Life with…

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PT495 – Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio – Self-Love, Narrative Therapy, and Post-Traumatic Growth 1:22:06

3M ago1:22:06

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In this episode, David interviews Dr. 1Drea Pennington Wasio: integrative physician, psychedelic-assisted therapy facilitator and psilocybin retreat leader, international speaker, podcaster, and author of several books, including "Sacred Medicine: Exploring The Psychedelic Hero’s Journey." She discusses her personal metamorphosis and name change in…

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Mitochondria, Intuition and Energetic Healing with Dr. Beth McDougall 1:10:23

3M ago1:10:23

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Today we are joined by Dr. Beth McDougall, a pioneering integrative physician with a focus on multi-factorial degenerative disease. Dr. McDougall is revolutionizing medicine at the intersection of modern physics and healthcare, and in this episode, she shares her remarkable personal experience with mushroom medicine, how she uses intuition in her m…

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PT494 – Itzhak Beery – Soul Retrieval, Moments of Awakening, and Uncovering the Language of Spirit 1:41:02

3M ago1:41:02

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In this episode, David interviews Itzhak Beery: author, shamanic teacher, speaker, trip leader, and founder of ShamanPortal.org, an online community and resource for people who want to learn, practice, and teach shamanic traditions. Beery shares his transformational journey, starting from his upbringing on a kibbutz in Israel, to his disillusioned …

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PT493 – Laura Reeves – Sacred Sites, Ayahuasca, and Connecting With the Rhythms of the Earth 1:14:09

3M ago1:14:09

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In this episode, Johanna interviews Laura Reeves: Glastonbury-based facilitator and medicine woman trained in craniosacral therapy, somatic experiencing, breathwork, and more, who holds retreats at sacred sites in the U.K. and Peruvian Amazon. She tells of her journey from serendipitously booking a trip to Ecuador just as she first heard about ayah…

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PT492 – Elizabeth Anglin – Alien Abductions and Parallel Realities: How Do You Validate the Radically Ineffable? 1:20:58

3M ago1:20:58

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In this episode, Joe and guest co-host Erica Rex interview Elizabeth Anglin: spirit medium, animal communicator, intuitive healer, alien abductee, and author of Experience: Memoirs of an Abducted Childhood. She talks about her early abduction experiences, the time when she and her father realized they were both being abducted at the same time (from…

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PT491 – Dr. Sam Banister – Drug Development, The State of Biotech, and Exploring Non-Hallucinogenic Compounds 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

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In this episode, Christopher Koddermann interviews Dr. Sam Banister: co-founder and chief scientific officer of Psylo, an Australian biotech company developing next-generation psychedelics. Banister discusses how he got involved in drug development, how Psylo came about, and the hallucinogenic and non-hallucinogenic 5-HT2A agonists Psylo is working…

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Transilience, Creative Leaps and Navigating Discomfort with Laura Dawn 1:26:08

4M ago1:26:08

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Today we're joined by Laura Dawn, keynote speaker, mentor, teacher, and retreat facilitator. Laura shares her journey from addiction to enlightenment, explaining the concept of 'transilience' and the process of embracing the unknown. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the epidemic of comfort in society and the necessity of confronting discom…

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PT490 – Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris – Plasticity, the Role of Set and Setting, and the Influence of Psychedelics 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris: founder and head of the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, founding director of the Neuroscape Psychedelics Division at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and founder of the Carhart-Harris Lab. A legendary researcher, he talks about his psychedelic origi…

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PT489 – Alyssa Gursky, LPC – Psychedelics, Art Therapy, and the Creative Process 1:07:23

4M ago1:07:23

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In this episode, Joe interviews Alyssa Gursky, LPC: artist, research associate and study therapist at the Social Neuroscience and Psychotherapy (SNaP) lab, and founder of Psychedelic Art Therapy LLC, which pioneers ketamine-assisted art therapy. She talks about her first mushroom experience and how her art and creative process instantly felt differ…

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PT488 – Matthew 'Whiz' Buckley – The Cost of War: Veterans' Mental Health and Government Responsibility 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

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In this episode, Joe interviews Matthew ‘Whiz’ Buckley: former decorated US Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter pilot and now, founder and CEO of No Fallen Heroes Foundation, a non-profit focused on healing veterans and first responders with psychedelic-assisted therapy. Buckley met Joe in D.C. while they were both campaigning for psychedelic therapy to any…

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PT487 – Saga Briggs – Interoception, Healing Through Connection, and Learning to Trust Our Bodies 1:07:41

4M ago1:07:41

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In this episode, David interviews Saga Briggs: freelance journalist and author of "How to Change Your Body: The Science of Interoception and Healing Through Connection to Yourself and Others." A collection of interviews, peer-reviewed research, and personal story; the book dives deep into the mind-body connection, how to become more embodied, and o…

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