Best Steve Thayer, Reid Robison Podcasts (2024)

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Master the skill of deep listening 44:17

2d ago44:17

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Send us a text Have you ever had someone really listen to you? What does that feel like when somebody gives you their undivided, compassionate, and validating attention? In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast we’re exploring the concept of deep listening. We discuss the difference between deep listening and simply hearing, …

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Binge eating disorder: diagnosis, treatment, HAES, and psychedelics 50:13

9d ago50:13

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Send us a text Binge eating disorder is the newest addition to the eating disorder diagnostic category in the DSM. In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast we’re exploring this condition, including its etiology, how it’s diagnosed, prevalence rates, recent research, available treatments, the potential of psychedelic treatment…

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Is meditation dangerous? 51:08

17d ago51:08

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Send us a text Is meditation dangerous? It might seem like a silly question. Many people would put meditation on the short list of practices that are essential for good mental and spiritual health. Indeed, we’ve recommended meditation many times on this show as a powerful tool to use in psychedelic-assisted therapy. In today’s episode of the Psyche…

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Making peace with every part of you: IFS, parts work, and psychedelic therapy 57:51

24d ago57:51

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Send us a text Have you ever felt conflicted about something–like there was a war going on in your head between parts of you with different agendas? Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for behaving in self-defeating ways only to find yourself repeating that same behavior over and over again? Well you, my friend, might have a mind comprised of …

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FDA rejects MAPS/Lykos MDMA therapy for PTSD 42:48

1M ago42:48

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Send us a text On Aug 9th the FDA rejected the new drug application by Lykos (formerly MAPS PBC) for MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. This is disappointing news for those of us who were excited about the promising study results and eager to add MDMA-assisted therapy to the menu of treatment options for those suffering with PTSD. We discuss what appe…

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Staying sane in an insane world 51:33

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Send us a text Do you ever feel like the world is going crazy around you? War, political polarization, cultural clashes, exploitation, all fed to your brain through a steady stream of addictive social media posts. In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, we’re going to discuss this modern predicament and how one might mainta…

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How to prepare for, navigate, and integrate a psychedelic experience (Rebroadcast) 1:28:39

1M ago1:28:39

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison focus on preparing for, navigating, and integrating psychedelic experiences. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those seeking healing, transformation, or exploration with psychedelic tools and for facilitators. *This epi…

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Can you change your personality? Temperament, personality, and personality disorders 56:44

2M ago56:44

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Send us a text Can you change your personality? What even is a “personality” anyway? Is my boyfriend a narcissist? What’s borderline personality disorder? We human beings are complex creatures with a drive to understand ourselves. In that quest to understand ourselves, we’ve noticed some patterns. In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Front…

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Psychedelic studies, interpreting results, and the future of psychedelic research 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

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Send us a text There is a lot of exciting research going on right now in the world of psychedelic medicine. So much, in fact, that it can be difficult to keep track of it all. Where do you go for reliable information? How do you interpret results? How is it that studies with similar hypotheses can have contradictory findings? In today’s episode of …

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What is shadow work? 51:59

2M ago51:59

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Send us a text Has there ever been a time when you didn’t feel like yourself? Maybe somebody did or said something to you and you overreacted in a way that left you feeling embarrassed or confused? Well, today we’re going to examine experiences like this through the lens of what Swiss psychotherapist, Carl Jung, called the shadow. You’re listening …

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Understanding your defense mechanisms 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore defense mechanisms. They discuss what defense mechanisms are, how they can be adaptive and/or maladaptive, the utility of understanding your defensive psychological patterns, the importance of a non-shaming interpretation of …

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Powerful tools for good mental hygiene 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison explore a few of their favorite tools and concepts for promoting and maintaining good mental hygiene. They discuss Dr. Phil Stutz’s book The Tools, top-down vs bottom-up strategies, psychological multiplicity, self-compassion, self-d…

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FDA Advisory Committee votes ‘No’ on MAPS/Lykos MDMA-assisted therapy approval 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about the recent FDA psychopharmacologic drugs advisory committee meeting that resulted in a majority vote against the approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD based on MAPS/Lykos study data. They discuss what the committee’s …

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Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT for addiction treatment with Garyth Moxey 1:15:04

3M ago1:15:04

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Reid Robison is joined by Garyth Moxey. Garyth Moxey, a native of Canada based in Vancouver, is a leading figure in entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy. Trained as a psychedelic therapist at the Synthesis Institute, he specializes in using Ibogaine for op…

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Trips, transformations, and awakening together with Austin Mao 1:11:22

3M ago1:11:22

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Reid Robison is joined by Austin Mao. Austin is a serial entrepreneur, author, poet, community builder, and keynote speaker, celebrated for blending science, spirituality, psychology, and shamanism into his work. As the visionary co-founder of Ceremonia, a legal non-…

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How to integrate a challenging psychedelic experience 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about how to integrate a challenging psychedelic experience. They discuss what the integration process typically entails, some recent research on integration, what can make a psychedelic experience challenging to integrate, how …

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No nonsense spirituality with Britt Hartley 1:24:58

4M ago1:24:58

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Brittney Hartley. Britt is a religious trauma and deconstruction coach and atheist spiritual director. Drawing from her study of history and theology and her own experience with religious deconstruction, Britt helps tho…

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Dopamine detox: What you need to know about the molecule of more 1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about dopamine. It’s pretty trendy right now to talk about things like optimizing dopamine levels or doing a dopamine detox or fast. In this episode they debunk some of the common misconceptions about dopamine; challenge the ide…

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What is the ego? Transcendence, ego-dissolution, and discovering who you really are 58:03

4M ago58:03

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about the ego. They discuss what the ego is from a variety of philosophical, spiritual, and neuropsychological perspectives; the ego-dissolving properties of psychedelic and other non-ordinary states of consciousness; the value …

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Don’t believe everything you think 59:09

5M ago59:09

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about thoughts. Specifically, the idea that you shouldn’t believe everything you think. They discuss rumination, overthinking, the difference between productive and unproductive thinking, fear and courage, mindfulness, gratitude…

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Get out of your own way: Waking up from the trance of unworthiness 59:42

5M ago59:42

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about getting out of your own way. They discuss why and how we humans defeat ourselves, cognitive biases, self-defeating narratives, self-compassion, accountability partners, goals, values, and much more. Learn more about …

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Embodiment: Harnessing your body’s wisdom for healing and growth 1:03:54

5M ago1:03:54

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about embodiment. They discuss what embodiment means, how trauma gets stored in the body, the consequences of disembodiment, how chronic stress and emotional repression affect the body, strategies for getting in tune with …

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Deconstructing depression: Do antidepressants work? Psilocybin clinical trials, MDD vs TRD, and STAR*D 1:01:15

5M ago1:01:15

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison deconstruct depression. They review recent research on psilocybin’s effects on depression, discuss their own experiences with depression, explain how depression is defined and diagnosed, explore what makes depression “treatment…

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Community healing, microdosing, leadership, & psychedelic entrepreneurship with Third Wave CEO, Paul Austin 1:04:53

6M ago1:04:53

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Third Wave CEO and founder, Paul Austin. This is the second time Paul’s been on the show and if you haven’t been to Third Wave’s website yet, go check it out. It’s bursting with education and resources on how to u…

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Psychedelic ceremony, spirituality, drug policy reform, and more with Gillian Maxwell and Richard Kay 58:41

6M ago58:41

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Gillian Maxwell and Richard Kay. Gillian and Richard are the co-founders and CEOs of The Sentinel Retreat & Wellness Centre in British Columbia, Canada and are founding members of the Psychedelic Association of Ca…

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Boundaries: How to free up your time and energy for what matters most 46:43

6M ago46:43

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss boundaries. They explore the importance and challenges of setting healthy boundaries, different categories of boundary-setting, clarifying personal values, protecting your time and energy, what leads to unhealthy bounda…

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Rick Doblin, PhD | MAPS origin story, training psychedelic therapists, and elevating global consciousness 1:27:39

6M ago1:27:39

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Rick Doblin, Ph.D. Rick is the Founder and President of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). His tireless efforts over almost 40 years in both clinical research and public policy refor…

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Adolescent mental health and how to raise resilient kids in the digital age 1:25:18

6M ago1:25:18

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss a topic near and dear to their hearts–Parenting. They explore the alarming trends in adolescent mental health, the unique neurophysiology of adolescent brain development, the challenges that today’s teens face and how t…

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Which therapies pair well with psychedelics? 51:20

7M ago51:20

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss which therapeutic modalities and concepts seem to be especially relevant and potent when combined with psychedelics. They discuss common factors among the varied approaches to psychotherapy, some of their favorite thera…

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Why do we use music in psychedelic-assisted therapy? 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss why we use music in psychedelic-assisted therapy. They explore the evolutionary origins of music, the evocative and transcendent effects of music, how music shapes the psychedelic journey, what goes into constructing a …

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Shattering shame: Embracing authenticity to unlock your full potential 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the all-to-familiar feeling of shame. They define shame and contrast it with guilt, identify potential sources of internalized shame narratives, reveal how to create awareness around and edit those self-limiting narrati…

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Pay Attention! ADHD, focus, and productivity 1:11:21

7M ago1:11:21

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the importance and challenges of focussing in a world filled with potent stimuli competing for your attention. They discuss techniques for maintaining focus, challenges specific to ADHD, mindfulness meditation, producti…

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You are not broken. You are unfolding! 51:20

8M ago51:20

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the potential pitfalls of making your problems your identity. They explore the pros and cons of diagnostic labels, growth vs fixed mindset, post-traumatic growth, spiritual bypassing, human being vs human doing, the dia…

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How to prepare for, navigate, and integrate a psychedelic experience 1:28:39

8M ago1:28:39

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Send us a text In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers, the podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss how to prepare for, navigate, and integrate a psychedelic experience. Learn more about our podcast at https://numinus.com/podcast/ Learn more about psychedelic therapy training opportunities at https://numinus.com/train…

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Ecstasy as Medicine | what Jonathan Robinson has learned from guiding 700+ MDMA sessions 1:01:43

8M ago1:01:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer is joined by Jonathan Robinson to discuss his book, Ecstasy as Medicine: How MDMA Therapy Can Help You Overcome Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression...and Feel More Love. Jonathan is a psychotherapist and author of several best-selling books. His work has appea…

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Know thyself: Unlock the power of self-awareness 58:35

8M ago58:35

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about the importance and power of self-awareness. The phrase “know thyself” is often attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, but the invitation to examine one’s self is found in many wisdom traditions. Reid and Stev…

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How to make this new year your best year 1:08:05

9M ago1:08:05

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about how to make this new year your best one yet. They discuss the difference between goals and values, how to set SMART goals in service of your values, why new year’s resolutions tend to fail, the importance of stillness and se…

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Using self-compassion to heal, grow, and thrive 54:41

9M ago54:41

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about how to use self-compassion to heal, grow, and thrive. They discuss what self-compassion is, why it’s difficult to do, why it’s important to do, some techniques for practicing self-compassion, what the “self” is that we’re ha…

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Dealing with uncertainty 52:51

9M ago52:51

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the challenge of dealing with uncertainty. This is a challenge we all deal with to some extent and is a source of existential dread for many. Reid and Steve discuss the constant and unavoidable nature of uncertainty, sources of…

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Psychedelic therapy training, embodied inquiry, therapeutic lineage, and psychedelic regulation with Reilly Capps from HealingMaps 1:22:49

9M ago1:22:49

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Reilly Capps. Reilly is the Editorial Director at HealingMaps, an organization and website that helps people find access to psychedelic treatments and retreats. Reilly has written about psychedelics for The Washington Pos…

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Existential Kink | A powerful approach to shadow work with Carolyn Lovewell (Elliott), PhD 1:17:30

9M ago1:17:30

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Dr. Carolyn Lovewell (aka Carolyn Elliott), PhD. Carolyn wrote a book called Existential Kink: Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power. In their conversation today they discuss this unique approach to shadow work, the i…

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What 73 high-dose LSD sessions taught Christopher Bache, PhD, about the nature of reality and the next phase of human evolution 1:32:01

10M ago1:32:01

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Dr. Christopher Bache, PhD. Chris is professor emeritus in the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Youngstown State University, adjunct faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Emeritus Fello…

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Adult development | Waking up vs growing up, enlightenment, and the midlife crisis 1:09:35

10M ago1:09:35

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss adult development. That’s right, folks. Developmental stages aren’t just for the kids. Reid and Steve explore different theories on adult development, particularly Ken Wilber’s integral theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. T…

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Eating disorders | History, causes, treatments, and psychedelic therapies 54:15

10M ago54:15

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss eating disorders. They explore the history of eating disorders; biological, social, cultural, and psychological causes for eating disorders; the relationship between disordered eating and trauma; various treatment modalities; w…

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What is trauma and how can I heal from it? 47:10

10M ago47:10

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss trauma. As clinical experience and research progresses, we’re finding that trauma is associated with many of the ways people struggle psychologically. In this episode they define trauma generally, discuss how traumatic experien…

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How to make changes that stick 1:12:06

11M ago1:12:06

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss how to make changes in life that stick. We’ve all had the unpleasant experience of trying and failing to make changes. It could a habit you’re trying to break or form, a career or business you want to start or grow, a skill you…

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Rick Strassman, MD | The Psychedelic Handbook, DMT The Spirit Molecule, the placebo effect, and more 1:34:29

11M ago1:34:29

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Dr. Rick Strassman, MD. Rick is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine who’s probably most well-known for his book, DMT: The Spirit Molecule–a book that explores hi…

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Numinus CEO, Payton Nyquvest, on chronic pain, community, training, and the future of psychedelic therapy 59:43

11M ago59:43

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Numinus CEO, Payton Nyquvest. Payton share’s his personal experience with psychedelic healing and reveals how his desire to pay forward his healing experience resulted in the formation of Numinus. They talk about the impo…

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How ketamine-assisted therapy helped Tanner Yarro conquer fears, overcome anxiety, and reclaim his life 1:01:22

11M ago1:01:22

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Tanner Yarro. Tanner is a Numinus client who agreed to come on the show to share his personal experience of how ketamine-assisted therapy helped him overcome crippling anxiety, face existential fears, and ultimately reclai…

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How to become a psychedelic therapist 52:38

12M ago52:38

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Send us a text In this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the various pathways that lead to a profession in psychedelic-assisted therapy. They talk about the twists and turns of their own paths to this profession, why people might want to pursue this speciality and why they might not,…

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