Best Midwest Journal Media Podcasts (2024)

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

24m 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. While he and Joe intended for this to be a 4/20-theme…

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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

3d 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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Milwaukee Admirals: Zach L'Heureux & Kevin Wall: Playoff Push, Untold Hockey Stories, and Fan Q & A 37:56

5d ago37:56

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Gearing up for the playoffs, we dive into Zach and Kevin’s first year on the Admirals (including the 19-game win streak), and in Milwaukee! Along with their backstories, how they got to the pros and how the team is prepping for a playoff run we cover a wide range of topics and fan submitted questions including: Doorbell camera disaster Las Vegas sh…

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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

2d 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

7d 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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Nate Vomhof: Behind the Drone the Makes Milwaukee Shine & His Favorite Shots and Spots in the City 15:13

9d ago15:13

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You’ve probably seen his drone footage all over social media, but who’s behind the drone that puts Milwaukee on the map? We sat down with “Drone Nate” on the podcast today to learn how he went from engineering major, to pharmacist, to professional drone videographer/photographer. Not only does his Instagram account reach hundreds of thousands of pe…

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

10d 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 57:22

13d ago57:22

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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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Russell Nicolet: From Small Town Lawyer to Midwest Billboard Icon 47:38

15d ago47:38

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Who's the man behind the 275ish billboards across the state? Join us as we sit down with Russell Nicolet, from a humble start practicing law out of a small room in the Wisconsin's North Woods to creating a very recognizable and successful law firm spanning multiple states, we cover his early career to where he is now. We also talk through his most …

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

16d 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

20d 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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PACKERS TE Tyler Davis: Untold Stories of Playing with Rodgers, Love & Tebow. Journey to the NFL and Coming Back From an ACL Injury in 2024! 54:40

23d ago54:40

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Wonder what it's like to play in the NFL? From being on the 1-16 Jaguars to the #1 seed Packers Tyler Davis has seen it all in his first four years in the National Football League. Tyler Davis has an incredible story from growing up on Long Island and going on to play college ball for UConn and Georgia Tech before getting drafted by Jacksonville in…

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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

23d 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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PT497 – Wendy Tucker – Reflections from Shulgin Farm: Psychedelics, Legacy, and the Spirit of Discovery 53:01

27d 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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Kam Jones & Stevie Mitchell: Emergency March Madness Pod & BTS of Marquette Men’s Basketball 41:48

29d ago41:48

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The NCAA Tournament kicks off this week and Kam and Stevie stopped by the studio before heading down to Indianapolis! If you want to get an inside look at Marquette Basketball, laugh and get fired up for what’s to come this episode is for you. Topics include: Big East Recap Mindset of the team right now EGQs How Kam & Stevie ended up at Marquette a…

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

1M 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

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

1M 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

1M 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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Jen Lada & Dario Melendez: Behind ESPN, Breaking out in a Competitive Industry, Most Embarrassing Moments on Camera, and WI Sports 36:42

1M ago36:42

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What's it like working for ESPN and How do you break out in a very competitive industry like sports media? Those are topics we dive into on this episode with ESPN College Game Day's Jen Lada and WISN Sports Director Dario Melendez. We also talk some Wisconsin Sports, discuss their most embarrassing moments on camera and more. This podcast is produc…

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

1M 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

2M 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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Jen Lada & Dario Melendez: From Rivals to Romance (and Marriage & 3 Kids), the 😂 Backstory Behind the Media Power Couple 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Jen & Dario's relationship did not get off to the smoothest start..... After Dario shot his shot (and came up empty) the networks serendipitously put them in the same booth during a Packers 2010 Super Bowl run. They now are married with three kids. How did this all happen? What is it like having a family and very demanding jobs in media? Tune into …

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

2M 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

2M 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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Ian Bennett: Milwaukee Wave Legend, 40 and still going HARD 17:29

2M ago17:29

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When it comes to the MASL and Milwaukee Wave Ian Bennett is a certified legend, he’s a two-time MASL MVP and three-time champion with the Milwaukee Wave, he is also still performing at a high level this season at the age of 40. That said there is a lot more to Ian Bennett than what you see on the field. The guy is a father of two daughters, has mor…

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

2M 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

2M 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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PT486 – Steve Rio – 5-MeO-DMT, Somatic Release, and Creating Context for Spirituality 1:07:03

2M ago1:07:03

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In this episode, Joe interviews Steve Rio: psychedelic guide, performance and transformation coach, musician, and co-founder of Enfold, a retreat center in BC, Canada. While Enfold caters each experience to each client, they largely work with 5-MeO-DMT (which is unregulated in Canada); partly because of its power, and partly because Rio realized ho…

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PT485 – Ayize Jama-Everett, M.Div, M.A., M.F.A. – Meeting People Where They Are: Why the Underground Will Always Thrive 1:39:54

2M ago1:39:54

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In this episode, Joe interviews Ayize Jama-Everett: author, educator, filmmaker, and therapist with a long history of work in substance use and mental health services. When Jama-Everett was last on the show, “A Table of Our Own” – a film focusing on healing, psychedelics, and bonds within the Black community – was still in its infancy. It’s now com…

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Best Date Spots in Milwaukee, best/worst pick up lines, and a crazy story with Chef Adam Pawlak, Grace Scalzo and Danika Holt 37:03

2M ago37:03

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Not sure what to do on Valentine's Day in Milwaukee? From gifts to dinner spots to where to go out to we've got recommendations. Maybe your single like and looking for that perfect opening line or pick up strategy at the bars like Joe Villmow, we cover that. Want to hear a story about a man who drove 18 hours up from Florida to meet a woman in Milw…

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Grace Weber: From Tosa to Winning a Grammy with Chance the Rapper & Kanye 55:06

2M ago55:06

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Grace Weber's journey in the music industry has been an amazing ride. From her appearance on Oprah in college to collaborating with Chance the Rapper and winning a Grammy with him and Kanye to signing with (and parting ways with) Capitol Records. And now, with the release of her new album "Paper Flower," Grace continues to evolve and make waves in …

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PT484 – Dr. Peter Grinspoon – Seeing Through the Smoke: The Importance of Telling the Truth About Cannabis 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Peter Grinspoon: primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, TedX speaker, certified physician life coach, and author of the new book, Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Expert Untangles the Truth about Marijuana. He tells his story of growing up in a house where academics …

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PT483 – Dr. Kate Pate – Traumatic Brain Injuries, the Gut Microbiome, and the Potential of Psychedelics as Anti-Inflammatory Agents 56:13

3M ago56:13

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Kate Pate: Ph.D. neurophysiologist; Founder and CEO of Coruna Medical; founding board member of the Psychedelic Medicine Association; and Founder of The Way Back, a company that will provide education and coaching services related to military, veteran, and first responder health – often in wilderness settings. Sh…

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PT482 – Paul F. Austin – Behind the Scenes: A Conversation on Psychedelic Business, Media, and Education 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

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In this episode, Joe speaks with Paul F. Austin: Founder & CEO of Third Wave, Founder of Psychedelic Coaching Institute, and host of Third Wave's The Psychedelic Podcast. Recorded in-person at this year's reMind conference, this episode – a shared release with Third Wave – is a rare glimpse into the inner workings of both Psychedelics Today and Thi…

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PT481 – Ryan Latreille – Kanna: The History, Science, and Potential of an Emerging Legal Alternative 59:06

3M ago59:06

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In this episode, Joe interviews Ryan Latreille: Founder of Hearthstone Collective, which sells functional mushrooms and low-dose kanna designed for microdosing; and Kanna Extract Co., which is focused on offering high-potency kanna extracts more for ceremonial and recreational use. He talks about how he found his way to kanna; his first psychedelic…

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David Crowley: From the 53206 to Milwaukee's Youngest and First Black Elected County Executive 29:32

3M ago29:32

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From growing up in the 53206 to becoming the youngest elected and first Black elected Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has an amazing story. In this episode we cover his back story, go behind the scenes of what is going in Milwaukee, the challenges, the progress that is being made and what is to come in 2024. For Additional Clips and Conten…

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PT480 – Emma Knighton – Psychedelics and Consent: Power Dynamics, Boundaries, and the Concept of 'Safe Enough' 1:21:39

3M ago1:21:39

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Emma Knighton: Somatic trauma therapist, Vital instructor, and psychedelic integration therapist focusing on consciousness exploration, complex PTSD from childhood abuse, and queer identity development. This episode is a bit of a masterclass on consent and boundaries within the client/practitioner relationship. She …

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PT479 – Erik Vaughan – Psilocybin in the Midwest and the Need for Potency Testing 36:53

3M ago36:53

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In this episode, Joe interviews Erik Vaughan: Co-Founder and Manager of Epiphany mushrooms, a mushroom and mental health company based in Akron, Ohio. Epiphany mushrooms will initially be selling Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps, and they plan to expand into more functional mushrooms while also pursuing a license to operate healing centers in Col…

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How to Perform Like the Top .1% W/ Dr. Raymond Prior: The Truth Behind Optimizing Habits, Sleep, Caffeine, Cold Exposure, Dieting, Mindfulness 57:33

3M ago57:33

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The final episode of our series with Dr. Raymond Prior to help you crush 2024 is on a variety of topics. In this episode, we cover: 2:05- Habits of high performance of the top .1% 10:15- How to get effective sleep and the importance of sleep 22:00 - Caffeine: How it actually works, how to use it, and what NOT to do 28:00 - Cold Exposure/Plunging 32…

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PT478 – Christine Calvert, LCDC – Holotropic Breathwork as a Stepping Stone, Complementary Therapy, and Teacher 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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In this episode, Joe interviews Christine Calvert: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and certified Holotropic Breathwork® facilitator. She talks about how addiction led her to breathwork, how breathwork has helped her over the years, how breathwork can be a compliment to other self-work, and how becoming comfortable with breathwork first could…

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PT477 – Kaci Hohmann & Dave Kopilak – Oregon Measure 109: The Possibilities of Service Centers & What Businesses Should Consider 51:38

3M ago51:38

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In this episode, recorded in-person at the recent reMind conference, Joe interviews Kaci Hohmann and Dave Kopilak: business attorneys at Emerge Law Group and co-chairs of Emerge’s psychedelics practice group. Hohmann also serves as Chair of the Oregon State Bar’s Cannabis and Psychedelics Law Section. They were both drafters of Oregon Measure 109 (…

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Anxiety: Everything You Need to Know and Strategies to Get Better Today! With Dr. Raymond Prior 40:20

3M ago40:20

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Dr. Raymond Prior is back to talk all things anxiety and how you can get better. After listening to this episode you’ll Have a clear understanding of what anxiety is on a psychological, neurological, and cultural level The difference between anxiety and nerves and how being nervous can actually help you perform at a higher level while anxiety canno…

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PT476 – Mike Margolies – Reinventing Organizations, Lessons From Burning Man, and Batman & The Joker 1:15:06

3M ago1:15:06

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In this episode, Joe interviews Mike Margolies: community catalyst; conversation creator; Founder of Psychedelic Seminars; and Co-Founder and Co-Steward of the Global Psychedelic Society. The Global Psychedelic Society was created for all of the different psychedelic societies that have sprung up over the world to connect, share resources and infor…

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PT475 – Christine Caldwell & Mary Telliano – End-of-Life Care and Psychedelics: The Role of a Death Doula 1:08:26

3M ago1:08:26

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Christine Caldwell: graduate of the first cohort of Vital and Founder of End of Life Psychedelic Care (EOLPC); and Mary Telliano: end-of-life coach, psychedelic facilitator, and Founder of The Anam Cara Academy, which trains people in the art of end-of-life coaching. Whether we’re…

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Science-Based Strategies for Setting and Achieving Goals in 2024 With Dr. Raymond Prior 35:30

4M ago35:30

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Why do most goals fail and what can you do moving forward to actually set meaningful goals and make lasting change in your life? Those are two of the questions we set out to answer in today's podcast. Dr. Raymond Prior, PhD, covers a wide range of topics when it comes to setting and achieving goals and gives you strategies backed by science. In thi…

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PT474 – Joe Moore & Kyle Buller – The Origin of Psychedelics Today and the Growth of Vital 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

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In this episode, we toast to the beginning of an exciting and hopefully groundbreaking 2024 by switching things up a bit. Christopher Koddermann, Co-Founder and Chair of Board of the International Therapeutic Psilocybin Rescheduling Initiative (ITPRI) will be conducting some interviews for PT, and in this episode, he does his first – with our Co-Fo…

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PT473 – Kayse Gehret – Microdosing for Healing: The Importance of Journaling and Group Process 1:14:31

4M ago1:14:31

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Kayse Gehret, the Founder of Microdosing for Healing, an international virtual community and coaching program supporting microdosing practice. She tells the story of embracing microdosing and her grand mal seizure disorder going away, and how the inability to touch people during the pandemic led to the creation of M…

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Dating in Milwaukee (Crazy Stories & "Expert" Advice) with Danika Holt and Grace Scalzo 53:56

4M ago53:56

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Former Miss WI USA Danika Holt and Grace Scalzo join this episode of Milwaukee Uncut as we answer your questions and break down crazy dating stories from the Cream City! To submit future questions and stories for Dating in Milwaukee Round 2 message us on Instagram (or just follow us for the video clips): https://www.instagram.com/milwaukeeuncut/ On…

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PT472 – Mike Finoia – Psychedelics and Comedy: Finding the Humor in Personal Growth 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

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In this episode, Joe interviews Mike Finoia: standup comedian, Producer for the hit show, “Impractical Jokers,” and co-host of the Comes a Time Podcast with Dead & Company bassist, Oteil Burbridge. His new Special, “Don’t Let Me Down,” is out now. He talks about his early days of recreational drug use at jam band shows; a powerful psilocybin experi…

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