Best The Soul Mechanic Podcasts (2024)

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PT533 – Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Screening, Safety Measures, and Experiences With the Divine, with Livi Joy 1:11:20

12m ago1:11:20

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Psychedelics in palliative care has become an exciting new framework for people looking to ease anxiety and embrace spirituality, but the concept is not as simple as just providing a substance. In this episode, Joe interviews Livi Joy: Director of Health and Safety, Existential Palliative Ministry Lead Facilitator, and more at Sacred Garden Communi…

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347 - Emotional Attachment 55:27

1h ago55:27

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It's important to make decisions based on what's best for the situation especially when it has emotional ties. Emotions are a wonderful aspect of being human but they are not good a making healthy decisions. ———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The…

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346 - Using Momentum 41:29

1h ago41:29

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Implementing change is much more effective when using momentum. Consistent effort produces an energy of momentum that can carry us through difficult times and reinforce the new ways of interacting with life during our journey. Getting lost in the work and waking up realizing you've changed is a wonderful way to experience change! Implementing chang…

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

3d ago1:08:07

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In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex, MA: award-winning journalist, past guest, thought leader on psychedelic medicine, and participant in one of the first clinical trials using psilocybin to treat cancer-related depression. She tells the story of her recent harrowing experience, brought on by 6 times the amount of Syrian rue that was recommen…

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PT531 – Ecopsychology, Plant Dietas, and Plant Consciousness: Building a Relationship with Nature, with Monica Nieto and Jordana Ma 1:10:37

7d ago1:10:37

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Monica Nieto: Vital graduate, psychedelic facilitator and integration coach, and founder of Holistic TherapeutiX, a retreat center offering cannabis and breathwork retreats; and Jordana Ma: past Vital instructor and psychological counselor who runs retreats in Peru following the…

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

10d ago1:01:05

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In this episode, Joe interviews Jon Reiss: critically acclaimed filmmaker, author, and host of the Plantscendence podcast, which tells people’s psychedelic stories and is beginning its second season soon. He talks about his early days of directing Nine Inch Nails and Type O Negative videos, and how Plantscendence was born after he realized that the…

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

22h ago58:12

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Sara Reed: Vital instructor, lecturer, and lead psychedelic research therapist at Imperial College London; and Alex H. Robinson: Vital student, integration coach and psilocybin facilitator for Heroic Hearts Project, and distinguished Army SOF combat Veteran with a decade of active…

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345- Refusal to Forget Our Truth 56:58

4d ago56:58

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In this episode I discuss my experience throughout life as I refused to forget my truth. I couldn't buy into what society wanted for me and said was normal. I explain my experience and the dynamics of authenticity vs. social pressures.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my…

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PT528 – Chronic Pain and Inducing Neuroplasticity With Psychedelics, with Lynn Watkins, Retired USAF, and C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP 1:08:15

4d ago1:08:15

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In this episode, Joe and REMAP Therapeutics Founder, Court Wing, host Lynn Watkins: medically retired USAF JAG & Ops Resource Mgmt Specialist; and C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP: principle psychiatric clinician at REMAP Therapeutics, and author of The Microdosing Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Manual to Improve Your Physical and Mental Health through Psychedelic…

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PT527 – Symptoms as Signals: Trauma and the Role of Inner Healing Intelligence, with Casey Paleos, MD 1:19:16

8d ago1:19:16

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Casey Paleos, MD: Vital instructor, researcher, psychiatrist with a private practice offering ketamine infusion therapy and KAP, and co-founder of Nautilus Sanctuary, a non-profit psychedelic research, education, and advocacy organization. Paleos talks about how stress creates tra…

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344 - Parent/Child Dynamics 57:16

11d ago57:16

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In this episode I dive into the dynamics of parents and children as we grew up and how it affects our lives and relationships with each other later in life. It's said that: how your kids treat you when they no longer need you for food and shelter is a direct reflection of how you made them feel when they needed you to survive. There are multiple wa…

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

19d ago1:16:09

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.: developer of Somatic Experiencing®, educator, and author of several best-selling books on trauma. His most recent book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey, is exactly that: a change from more scholarly writing into an extremely vulnerable telling of his early childhood trauma and h…

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PT525 – Women and Psychedelics: History's Untold Stories, with Erika Dyck 1:06:28

24d ago1:06:28

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Erika Dyck: author, professor, historian, Vital instructor, and research chair in the History of Health & Social Justice at the University of Saskatchewan. Dyck talks about the book she co-edited: Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices, which was released in March a…

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PT524 – Building a Unified Psychedelic Future: Ethics, Standards, and a Path to Affordable Access, with Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR 1:08:07

18d ago1:08:07

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In this episode, Joe interviews Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR: founder and CEO of Delphi, a consulting firm dedicated to the healthy growth of the psychedelic movement. After many years of working in community mental health and 15 years in the commercial health insurance industry (where she helped to establish coverage for autism), Mix was one of the first g…

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342 - The Runaway Train 47:56

27d ago47:56

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Have you ever felt that you were on a runaway train? Your mind was racing and you didn't feel you could stop it? Or it felt like your life was living you? Like you were at the whim of what was happening and simply along for the ride of your own life without and hope of directing it? Have a listen!———————————————————— You can join the conversation L…

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343 - Good is Often Quiet 57:49

18d ago57:49

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"Men frequently think that the evils in the world are more numerous than the good things; many sayings and songs of the nations dwell on this idea. ...Not only common people make this mistake, but even many who think they are wise." ~MaimonidesThere is soooo much good in the world, lets begin seeing it again!———————————————————— You can join the co…

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PT523 – Self-Care, Destabilization, and the Holistic Nature of Psychedelics, with Kaitlin Roberson & Dr. Michele Cox, DO 1:17:24

22d ago1:17:24

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Kaitlin Roberson: Vital graduate and co-founder and CEO of Cacti Therapeutics, a psychedelic biotech company developing novel therapies for chronic pain; and Dr. Michele Cox, DO: current Vital student, veteran, physician, and co-founder of LifeBloom, a brand new company focusing o…

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

25d ago1:03:06

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Amanda Holley: pharmacologist and regulatory consultant in nonclinical drug development, and previously a nonclinical pharmacology/toxicology reviewer at the FDA. With Lykos Therapeutics working towards FDA approval of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, ICER (Institute for Clinical and Economic Review) recentl…

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PT521 – Community, Group Process, and Co-Creation: How to Build a Successful Retreat, with Alice Dommert & Kara Tremain, ACC 1:11:26

1M ago1:11:26

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Kyle interviews two Vital graduates: Alice Dommert: certified breathwork facilitator and co-founder of retreat company, The Infinite Center; and Kara Tremain, ACC: somatic practitioner and growth and development coach. A huge part of Vital is the experiential aspect of attending a retreat. Student…

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PT520 – From the Eleusinian Mysteries to Modern Mysticism: The Role of Religion in the Psychedelic Experience, with Charles Stang 1:24:11

1M ago1:24:11

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In this episode, Joe interviews Charles Stang: Professor of Early Christian Thought and the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. The Center was created to gain a better understanding of world religions by bringing scholars from their respective countries to study and live alongside Divinity School stud…

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341 - Love Not Hate 55:21

1M ago55:21

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Most people feel they're doing the right thing by hating all the bad out there. We must begin to understand the everything is energy. We can't bring love into the world by hating what we dislike, by attacking what we don't agree with. We must begin putting love towards what we want instead of staying focused on what we don't want. —————————————————…

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

1M ago1:36:41

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In this episode – the first in the 2024 series of Vital Psychedelic Conversations – David interviews Pierre Bouchard, LPC: Vital instructor and lead trainer for the Congregation for Sacred Practices; and Kara Tremain, ACC: recent Vital graduate-turned-instructor, somatic practitioner, and growth and development coach. In this series, we pair up a V…

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340 - Opinions Are Like Assholes 59:01

1M ago59:01

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We all have opinions about everything and most of them don't really matter. When we stop labeling and judging others because of our difference of opinions, we can begin connecting on a deeper level through our humanity.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down t…

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338 - Feminine & Masculine Balance 55:04

1M ago55:04

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In this episode I discuss the necessary rise of the feminine energy in the world to come back into balance. What are we trying to achieve? What has caused the problems in the world, what will minimize problems in the future? Can we go too far and overcorrect? What does feminine energy look like? What does masculine energy look like? All this and mo…

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

1M ago1:01:11

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Alex Belser, Ph.D. and Bill Brennan, Ph.D.: psychologists, psychedelic researchers, authors, and co-creators of the EMBARK model, a framework for psychedelic therapy. When Belser and Brennan worked together at Cybin, they canvassed the field of psychedelic research and saw very little reporting (if any) of the manua…

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

1M ago53:23

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In this episode, special guest host Court Wing interviews Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, MD: professor and chair of rehabilitation medicine at UT Health San Antonio; Joel Castellanos, MD: co-founder and associate medical director of the Center for Psychedelic Research at UC San Diego; and MaryAnn Welke Lesage: a long COVID survivor who reports experien…

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339 - Soul Growth Through Subtraction 50:28

2M ago50:28

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The quote that spawned this episode is by Henry David Thoreau: The soul grows by subtraction, not addition. I dive into the 1st 2 stages of spiritual growth where we can use tools to help us interact with life in healthier ways in order to get to the place where we can let go of things and really connect back to our soul.———————————————————— You ca…

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

2M ago1:02:49

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In this episode, Joe interviews Sean Lawlor: writer and therapist specializing in ketamine-assisted therapy at Reflective Healing in Fort Collins, CO. His first book, Psychedelic Revival: Toward a New Paradigm of Healing, will be released on June 4. Written as somewhat of a primer for psychedelics and psychedelic therapy, he talks about how he deci…

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PT515 – The Economics of Psychedelics, with Elliot Marseille, DrPH, MPP 1:09:02

2M 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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PT514 – Breaking Through Bureaucracy: Can D.C. Embrace Evidence-Based Drug Policy?, with Senator Tom Daschle and Charlie Panfil 58:53

2M 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

2M 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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337 - Control What You Can 1:13:22

2M ago1:13:22

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In today's LIVE episode, we discuss the challenges we face, and how much of our suffering comes from the lack of control we feel. Many times, we find ourselves wanting to control things outside of ourselves, and experience immense suffering when attempting to. Here, we dive into all things energy, and how to let go of what does not serve you during…

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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

2M 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

2M 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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PT510 – Early Research, Psychedelics in Palliative Care, and the Intersection of Science and the Sacred, with William Richards, STM, Ph.D. 1:21:06

2M 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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336 - Lonely VS Alone 50:52

2M ago50:52

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Are you struggling with loneliness? Have you noticed that you can feel lonely even around other people and you can feel fine being alone sometimes? These are the questions I dive into in this episode. I'll explain a technique to implement so you don't need to feel lonely and also explain how learning to be alone can actually set the foundation to b…

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

2M 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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335 - Success Through Alignment 54:22

2M ago54:22

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We must align to whatever we want energetically. Whatever stays in alignment with it's matching energy flourishes. If a flower needs sun and it stays in alignment with the sun, it will flourish. If we stay in alignment with what we want energetically we will flourish as well. ———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6…

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

2M 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

3M ago55:20

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

3M 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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334 - Functioning From Peace 54:27

3M ago54:27

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Functioning from fast-paced, manic energy is becoming less and less effective. It's not as effective as people think, it's causes stress, poor results and is simply no way to live. In this episode I discuss what to do differently, why it's effective and why it's such a big deal right now in human history.———————————————————— You can join the conver…

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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

3M 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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PT504 – Rethinking Drug Education: From D.A.R.E. Scare Tactics to an Evidence-Based Approach, with Joey Lichter, Ph.D. 1:06:32

3M 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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333 - Self Sabotage 44:25

3M ago44:25

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There are times in life that we notice patterns or behaviors that prevent us from moving forward. It can feel extremely difficult to get to where we want to go if we are sabotaging our own progress. In this episode we gain clarity on the dynamics of self-sabotage and dive into the solutions.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live ev…

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Part 9: Designing Intelligence 2:20:27

3M ago2:20:27

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So, the Vatican embraces Neo-Darwinism and rejects Intelligent Design. And what about reincarnation, the solution to theodicy? Why, it’s taboo, of course! Meanwhile, Neo-Darwinians attempt to reverse engineer nature’s handiwork, as they contend with the cold reality that their hallowed Tree of Life might well be a chaotic … bush. Then, there’s the …

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

3M 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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332 - Happiness Challenge 42:11

3M ago42:11

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I often say if we want happiness in our lives, we have to put energy towards it. In this episode I put out a challenge to those wanting more happiness in their lives. The system is set up so that we can easily bring more happiness into our lives with minimal effort or time. This challenge can take 20 minutes or less to implement into your daily lif…

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

3M 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

3M 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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