Best MSc Psychology Podcasts (2024)

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Fibion Flash is here! HRV, 9-axis motion and ECG with one tiny device - Dr. Olli Tikkanen (Pt 1) 11:56

5h ago11:56

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"How does Fibion Flash bring flexibility and precision to research?" In this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen introduces the Fibion Flash, a versatile new wearable for researchers working in fields like physical activity, sleep, heart rate variability, and sports science. Designed with a multi-sensor system, Fibion Flash collects comprehensive data on bo…

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Highlights / How to Use Biofeedback to Prevent Injuries? - Kurt Schütte (Pt4) – Practitioner’s Viewpoint 20:51

11h ago20:51

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Dr. Kurt Heinrich Schutte has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (KU Leuven) and Sports Sciences (Stellenbosch University). His PhD is on novel biomechanical metrics in the real-world using wearable technology. He is passionately committed to building decision-support tools in the health and sports technology sectors using a multidisciplinary cocktail of…

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Are All Barriers In Clinical Psychology The Same Height? A Clinical Psychology Podcast Episode. 28:33

5h ago28:33

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When it comes to clinical psychology, it is a very white, female, middle-class professional and I’ve spoken and written about the various reasons why this is the case and why this needs to change urgently. Diversity will always be critical within clinical psychology and related mental health professions, but a major reason why clinical psychology i…

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PT561 – Psychedelics Lately – Massachusetts' Question 4 and Updates in Psychedelics and Chronic Pain, with Joe Moore & Kyle Buller 55:18

30m ago55:18

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In this episode, Joe and Kyle finally meet up again for the first episode of Psychedelics Lately: the updated version of the much-missed Psychedelics Weekly, where they’ll meet each month to talk about the most interesting stories in psychedelics. The main story this month is the fate of Massachusetts’ Question 4: Regulated Access to Psychedelic Su…

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Highlights / Is Running a way to Flee the Absurdity of Human Existence (Pt1)? Prof. John Kaag - Meaningful Sport Series Description 37:00

2h ago37:00

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Running - as well as other sports - can provide moments of transcendence, but it can also become a distraction and an escape from the absurdity of human existence. How can existential philosophy, especially the works of Camus and Nietzsche, help us understand how we slip from running as a life-affirming activity to running as an obsession? In this …

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Highlights / Dr. Adrian Taylor - PA | SB | Psychology | Health Behaviors | Self-regulation 1:09:39

5h ago1:09:39

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[Apologies for the non-optimal sound quality] ‘Findings ways to self-regulate physical activity and other health behaviors to maximize well-being (during and beyond the Corona virus crisis)’. Dr. Adrian Taylor is Professor in Health Services Research at University of Plymouth. He was co-founding editor in chief with Guy Faulkner (UBC, Canada) for t…

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PT560 – Philosophy and Psychedelics: Can Metaphysics Bring Meaning to Non-Ordinary States?, with Dr. Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes 1:01:40

17h ago1:01:40

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes: philosopher, lecturer at the University of Exeter, co-director of the Breaking Convention conference, and author who most recently co-edited Philosophy and Psychedelics: Frameworks for Exceptional Experience. He discusses how the work of William James and an early psilocybin experience led …

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Highlights / How to Treat Mental Illness with Physical Activity - Dr. Brendon Stubbs (Pt1) - Practitioner‘s Viewpoint Series 43:18

2d ago43:18

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Dr. Brendon Stubbs is a clinical-academic physiotherapist with an interest in physical activity & mental health, the mind-body interface, healthy ageing and meta-research. He has a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation & PhD in Pain Medicine & Rehabilitation. He works locally and (inter)nationally with a fantastic group of…

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What Is The Social Function Of Halloween? A Social Psychology Podcast Episode. 35:03

2d ago35:03

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With Halloween only being a few days away, I wanted to take this opportunity to understand the psychology behind this massive holiday. Of course, you could argue that there's no social psychology behind Halloween but actually there is research and quite a few arguments explaining that Halloween has a massive social function in modern, western socie…

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PT559 – The Penn Psychedelics Collaborative and the Power of Interdisciplinary Connections, with Taylor Andrews Flatt, PMHNP, Victor Pablo Acero, Ph.D., Jackie Tileston, and Michael Baime, MD 40:45

7d ago40:45

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In this episode, Joe interviews 4 members of the Penn Psychedelics Collaborative: Co-Founder, Taylor Andrews Flatt, PMHNP; Associate Director, Victor Pablo Acero, Ph.D.; Professor in Fine Arts and Co-Director of the Weitzman School of Design, Jackie Tileston; and Executive Director and Director of the Penn Program for Mindfulness, Michael Baime, MD…

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How Early Diagnosis Can Improve COPD Management – David Mannino, MD et al. (Pt3) 21:54

5d ago21:54

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"Can early detection and community support improve COPD care?" In the final part of this episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with David Mannino, MD, Jonnie Korinko, and Phyllis DiLorenzo about the critical role of early diagnosis, effective treatment, and community support for COPD patients. Mannino, MD discusses the latest research efforts to detect…

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How Virtual Rehab Empowers COPD Patients to Stay Active – David Mannino, MD et al. (Pt2) 22:17

7d ago22:17

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"How can virtual rehab bring physical activity to more COPD patients?" In this second part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with David Mannino, MD, respiratory therapist Jonnie Korinko, and COPD patient advocate Phyllis DiLorenzo to explore the benefits and challenges of virtual pulmonary rehabilitation. Mannino, MD discusses the accessibil…

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PT558 – What You Need to Know About Massachusetts' Question 4 and the Natural Psychedelic Substances Act, with Graham Moore and Jamie Morey 1:13:56

8d ago1:13:56

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In this episode, Joe interviews two people on the frontlines of the campaign for Massachusetts' Question 4: The Natural Psychedelic Substances Act: Graham Moore and Community Engagement Director, Jamie Morey. They discuss the specifics of the initiative, listed on the ballot as the “Limited Legalization and Regulation of Certain Natural Psychedelic…

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What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? A Clinical Psychology Podcast Episode. 26:38

9d ago26:38

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Something I flat out love about talking with fellow psychology students is that you get talking about different mental health conditions. For example, I was talking with a new friend the other week about how they next sad and depressed at this time of year. So I started wondering if they had Seasonal Affective Disorder, and when I asked them a few …

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Managing COPD with Physical Activity: Challenges and Solutions – David Mannino, MD et al. (Pt1) 23:52

9d ago23:52

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"Can physical activity really improve the quality of life for COPD patients?" In this engaging first part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with David Mannino, MD, Jonnie Korinko, and Phyllis DiLorenzo to discuss the role of physical activity in managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Mannino, MD explains the physical challeng…

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PT557 – Psychedelic Education Through a Healing Justice Lens, with Diana Quinn, ND 1:11:59

12d ago1:11:59

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In this episode, Joe interviews Diana Quinn, ND: naturopathic doctor, healing justice practitioner, and director of clinical education at the Naropa Center for Psychedelic Studies, where she directs their Psilocybin Facilitator Training certificate program. She discusses her path from anthropology to naturopathy, and eventually to psychedelics and …

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AI and Fibion SENS: Customizable Solutions for Farm Animal Health – Prof. Suresh Neethirajan (Pt3) 19:36

12d ago19:36

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"How can wearable sensors improve farm animal health monitoring?" In this third and final part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his conversation with Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, exploring the practical applications of sensors like Fibion SENS in farm animal health. Prof. Neethirajan discusses how wearable sensors are used to monitor animal…

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The Role of AI and Fibion SENS in Predicting Animal Health Problems – Prof. Suresh Neethirajan (Pt2) 20:04

14d ago20:04

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"Can AI predict pain in animals before it's visible?" In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his engaging discussion with Prof. Suresh Neethirajan, an expert in digital agriculture and animal welfare. Prof. Neethirajan explains how accelerometer data combined with AI models is being used to detect early signs of pain and health issues …

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PT556 – The FDA, MDMA, and Public Perception: Was the FDA Fair to Lykos?, with Rick Doblin, Ph.D. 1:13:02

15d ago1:13:02

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In this episode, Joe interviews Rick Doblin, Ph.D.: founder and president of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), and former board member at Lykos Therapeutics, MAPS’ public benefit subsidiary. Doblin tells his side of the story: that the FDA’s concerns with double blinding not working had been fully addressed ahead of …

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Using Accelerometers and AI to Improve Animal Welfare on Farms – Prof. Suresh Neethirajan (Pt1) 20:38

16d ago20:38

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"Can AI predict health problems in farm animals before they even show symptoms?" In this fascinating episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen welcomes Professor Suresh Neethirajan, an expert in digital agriculture and animal welfare, to explore how artificial intelligence and accelerometer data are revolutionizing the way we care for farm animals. Prof. Neethira…

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What Are False Allegations? A Forensic Psychology and Criminal Psychology Podcast Episode. 32:18

16d ago32:18

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Whenever a crime happens, a victim has to gather up the courage to go to a police station or dial 999 or 911 and they have to report the crime by making an allegation that a crime has occurred in the first place. Sometimes these allegations are true, other times they are not. When these allegations are not true then this can be deemed as a false al…

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PT555 – Protecting Indigenous Wisdom: Rethinking Psychedelic Legalization, with Gabriela Galindo 1:16:16

19d ago1:16:16

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Gabriela Galindo: program coordinator of FLOWS (Foundations for Leaders Organizing for Water and Sustainability), an organization working towards social and environmental justice, ecosystem restoration, community building, and the preservation and protection of Indigenous medicines. She discusses her entry point to …

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How Physical Activity Helps You Sleep Better and Stress Less – Jin Wen (Pt3) 20:11

25d ago20:11

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"Can physical activity really help you sleep better and manage stress?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with sleep researcher Jin Wen, exploring how physical activity interacts with sleep and stress. Jin discusses how daily movement can improve sleep quality and reduce stress, but it’s not just about burning ener…

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Sleep as a Reset: How a Bad Night Affects Your Stress Response – Jin Wen (Pt2) 17:08

21d ago17:08

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"Does poor sleep impact your stress more than stress affects your sleep?" In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues his insightful discussion with sleep researcher Jin Wen, diving deeper into the fascinating relationship between daily stress and sleep. Jin explains that while stress and sleep influence each other, poor sleep has a more di…

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PT554 – The Hero's Journey: Finding Your Story in Psychedelic Healing, with Mareesa Stertz 1:06:51

22d ago1:06:51

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In this episode, Joe interviews Mareesa Stertz: lead of strategy/communications at the Global Psychedelic Society, co-founder of Lucid News, and filmmaker, currently finalizing her second feature film, “Confessions of a Psychonaut.” She discusses her path to wanting to create the film: how she always felt like something was wrong with her but didn’…

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The Defuse Podcast - Martyn’s Law – Better Protection from Terrorism with Figen Murray 1:09:47

22d ago1:09:47

1:09:47

Send us a text On the 22nd May 2017, Figen Murray’s life as she knew it changed forever. Her son, Martyn Hett, was one of the 22 people killed in the devastating Manchester Arena terrorist attack. The acts of kindness and support that followed the tragic loss of Martyn Hett in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing highlight the strength of community in…

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Improving Daily Well-being Through Better Sleep – Jin Wen (Pt1) 20:10

23d ago20:10

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"What if your sleep quality shapes not just your day, but your whole health future?" In this first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with sleep expert Jin Wen about the fascinating relationship between sleep, stress, and daily well-being. Jin shares her journey from studying stress to focusing on sleep and explains how sleep isn’t just about the nu…

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Why Is Choosing The Right Psychology Dissertation Project Critical? A Student Life Podcast Episode. 28:25

26d ago28:25

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By the time this podcast episode goes out a lot of psychology students would be choosing their projects for their dissertation so they can graduate with Honours at the end of their degree, last than a year away. The vast majority of students might have no idea or not simply care what project they pick, but if you can find a project that you’re goin…

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PT553 – Healing Psychedelics: Where Science Meets Spirit, with Micah Stover & Craig Heacock, MD 1:11:57

26d ago1:11:57

1:11:57

In this episode, Joe interviews Micah Stover: certified psychedelic somatic therapist and author of the upcoming book, Healing Psychedelics: Innovative Therapies for Trauma and Transformation; and Craig Heacock, MD: adolescent, adult, and addiction psychiatrist, and host of the Back from the Abyss podcast. Stover discusses the inspiration for the b…

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Sustainable Weight Loss: Using Fibion to Track Activity and Build Healthy Habits – Lotte Arndal (Pt3) 21:16

26d ago21:16

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"What if changing your habits was less about effort and more about strategy?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with health coach Lotte Arndal, who shares her expertise on behavior change and habit formation. Lotte explains how using advanced tools like Fibion Reports allows her to offer truly personalized advice t…

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Sedentary Behavior and Misleading Activity: The Role of Fibion in Health Coaching – Lotte Arndal (Pt2) 20:10

28d ago20:10

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"Can you really feel active while barely moving? The numbers tell a different story." In this second episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen continues the conversation with Lotte Arndal, an experienced health coach and gym owner, as she shares the importance of accurate measurement in health coaching. Using advanced tools like Fibion sensors, Lotte demonstrates…

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PT552 – The Globalization of Ayahuasca, Psychedelic Parenting, and the Power of Ceremony, with Glauber Assis, Ph.D. 1:42:55

29d ago1:42:55

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In this episode, David interviews Glauber Assis, Ph.D.: research associate at the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies, director of the Psychedelic Parenthood community, Vital instructor, and leader of Jornadas de Kura, a plant medicine center in Brazil. He talks about growing up in Brazil in the shadows of colonialism, and how he felt …

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Balancing Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being: Use of Fibion for Effective Health Coaching: Lotte Arndal (Pt1) 23:34

1M ago23:34

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Ever feel completely exhausted after a long day but realize you’ve barely moved at all?" In this insightful first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Lotte Arndal, a seasoned health coach and gym owner with 25 years of experience, to uncover the surprising disconnect between mental and physical exhaustion. Lotte reveals that many people mista…

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How To Support Students After Suicide Loss? A Clinical Psychology Podcast Episode. 31:48

1M ago31:48

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As we come to the end of Suicide Awareness Month and as I continue to struggle with my own mental health, including suicidal ideation at times. I wanted to do at least one podcast episode focusing on suicide in an effort to help support others. Therefore, about a week ago when I was suicidal and crying a lot, my best friend mentioned how suicide ha…

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PT551 – Tripped: The Connection Between LSD, Nazi Germany, and MKUltra, with Norman Ohler 1:02:39

1M ago1:02:39

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In this episode, Joe interviews award-winning novelist and screenwriter, Norman Ohler. Following in the footsteps of "Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich," his newest book, "Tripped: Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the Dawn of the Psychedelic Age," tells the story of how the Nazi’s passion for methamphetamine turned into a curiosity about LSD, and how the…

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Beyond Walking: What Really Needs to Change to Reduce Childhood Obesity – Dr. Rob Noonan (Pt3) 27:05

1M ago27:05

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"Is walking to school really enough to tackle childhood obesity?" In this third episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen and Dr. Rob Noonan explore the complex issue of childhood obesity and the social factors that contribute to it. Dr. Noonan shares surprising findings from his research, showing that while children from deprived areas are more likely to walk to…

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PT550 – Intention, Making Space for Integration, and Finding Joy in the Mundane, with Lana Pribic, M.Sc, CPC 1:14:48

1M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

In this episode, Kyle interviews Lana Pribic, M.Sc: host of the Modern Psychedelics podcast, certified professional life coach, and founder of Kanna Wellness. She talks about her early days of rave culture and MDMA, to exploring other substances, to where she is today: finding joy in the simple things in life, embracing recreational psychedelics, a…

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How Does Power Corrupt People? A Social Psychology and Moral Psychology Podcast Episode. 29:08

1M ago29:08

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I highly doubt there is a single person that has never heardof the idea that power corrupts people. Also, I think a quote I’ve heard from somewhere is “absolute power corrupts absolutely” I don’t know where I came from but it’s true for the most part. However, whilst a lot of people have heard about the corrupting influence of power, a lot of peopl…

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The Role of Capitalism in Shaping Public Health: Dr. Rob Noonan’s (Pt2) 23:33

1M ago23:33

23:33

"How do you change a society's values when capitalism rewards consumption and individualism?" In this second part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen and Dr. Rob Noonan dive deeper into the societal drivers behind health inequality, focusing on the UK and comparing it to other nations like the Scandinavian countries. Dr. Noonan explains how the core …

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PT549 – Why Did the FDA Reject MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD?, with Ingmar Gorman, Ph.D. 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

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In this episode, Joe interviews Ingmar Gorman, Ph.D.: clinical psychologist and co-founder and CEO of Fluence, a psychedelic education company. Gorman served as a co-principal investigator and study therapist on MAPS’ Phase II and III clinical trials for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, and works with drug sponsors: training, developing the co…

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Economic Growth at the Cost of Well-being – Dr. Rob Noonan (Pt1) 24:20

1M ago24:20

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"Our obsession with economic growth might be making us sicker—what can we do about it?" In this powerful first episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen sits down with Dr. Rob Noonan, an expert in health and education, to explore the critical link between capitalism and public health. Dr. Noonan explains how our relentless focus on economic growth has led to wide…

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/Highlights/ 3 Innovations to Measure Sleep and Circadian Rhythm - Dr. Olli Tikkanen 21:48

1M ago21:48

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--- This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research; https://sleepmeasurements.fibion.com --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://web.fibion.com/sens/…

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PT548 – Finding Your Soul's Purpose: Harnessing Psychedelic Insights for Professional Growth, with Beth Weinstein 1:42:50

1M ago1:42:50

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Beth Weinstein: spiritual business coach, host of the “Medicine For These Times” podcast, and founder of the Psychedelics, Sacred Medicines, Soul’s Purpose & Business summit. She talks about a pattern she noticed of people working with psychedelics and seeing progress on what they set out to heal, but with a short-l…

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How To Make And Maintain Friends As An Adult? A Social Psychology and Student Life Podcast Episode. 29:18

2M ago29:18

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The week after this social psychology podcast episode goes out, tens of millions of university students throughout the northern hemisphere will go-to university for the first time, or you’ll return for another academic year. This gives them another year to make lifelong friendships filled with laughter, hope and maybe even love. Be it companionate …

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PT547 – Coaching, Fractal Inquiry, and How to Create Your Own Psychedelic Integration Circle, with Daniel Shankin 1:13:45

2M ago1:13:45

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In this episode, David interviews Daniel Shankin: psychedelic integration coach, Vital instructor, and founder and director of Tam Integration. He talks about the underrated importance of integration circles, how he created Tam Integration out of a personal need for them, how simple it can be for people to create their own groups, and how open-ende…

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What Is Attachment-Based Therapy? A Clinical Psychology Podcast Episode. 34:24

2M ago34:24

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One of my favourite topics in psychology actually comes from developmental psychology because I love learning about attachment and attachment styles. Since our attachment styles are critical to our mental health, the relationships we form and attachment impacts so many aspects of our lives. Therefore, some people need therapy to help readjust their…

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

2M 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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Mental Health Podcast Announcement 8th September 2024 6:16

2M ago6:16

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I'm sorry everyone but unfortunately yesterday (8th September) my mental health collapsed so badly that I was unable to edit, upload and release today's podcast episode. I will try and edit as soon as possible but that really depends on my mental health. It absolutely has to be done before Thursday 12th September but it will be later than normal. A…

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

2M ago1:11:13

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Mustapha Khan: Emmy Award-winning director with over 100 film and television credits, who has worked with clients such as Coca-Cola and Honda, and celebrities ranging from Maya Angelou to Snoop Dogg. Khan is finalizing a film about Lenny and Elizabeth Gibson and their ongoing work at Dreamshadow – the people and com…

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The Defuse Podcast with Mark Follman - The Trigger Points - Inside the mission to stop mass shootings in America 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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Send us a text This podcast provides an insight into the causes and possible solutions of mass attacks in the US. In this podcast Mark discusses: Importance of Talking to Attackers Key Elements of Threat Assessment Challenges in Reporting Threats The Role of Social Media in Threat Assessment The Importance of Human Connection in Threat Assessment M…

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