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Oct 20, 2016 · 27 min
Kyle and Joe Talking About The Interview with Dimitri Muganis and the Field
In this episode Kyle and Joe speak about the recent interview they recorded with Dimitri Muganis. There were some relatively important points in the interview that needed further discussion and expansion and in this podcast we unravel some of the material. There is plenty more to unpack there. Some of what is discussed in this episode includes. Race Class Research and Treatment When should one take priority Democratization of the medicines Privilege Paying for people to participate in research The white upper middle class bias in the research The bias in research towards veterans Overall there are loads of things that we discussed, and in short the real message here is that we all need to keep moving forward. There is plenty of room for growth in the field for all of us to move our agendas forward. With endless amounts of research left to be run, we can still treat people. I'm not sure we are going to see Psychedelic medicines be used in the next 1-2 years in major hospitals outside of research, but we are going to see it in the next decade for sure. Lets keep moving and taking care of each other. -Joe Sign up for our mailing list here.
Sep 23, 2016 · 58 min
Tom Shroder - Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal
Download Tom Shroder Joe and Kyle talk about Tom's great book titled "Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal". Tom is an editor, and author of a number of books as well as the former editor of the Washington Post. Interviewing Tom was real fun and we appreciate him joining us for the show. We get into some great topics including Tom's interesting connection to Rick Doblin The history of Rick's rise to influence The story of the Mithoefers transitioning from emergency medicine and sailing to Holotropic Breathwork and MDMA research The book and this interview also follow the story of a US Marine who came home with treatment resistant PTSD and was then treated by the Mithoefers with MDMA as part of their research. The book is amazing and well worth your time if you want to get familiarized with the hopes and history of psychedelic research. Links Tom giving a talk in Berkley covered by CSAPN Tom Shroder Wiki Acid Test on Amazon https://vimeo.com/109338542 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06l2FT9cLBs
Sep 22, 2016 · 1 hr 14 min
Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. - Psychedelic Healing
Download Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist specializing in psychospiritual development. He is a popular speaker on drug policy reform, spiritual maturation, and the emergence of an integral society (a six-minute clip of his talk on the "Fusion of Spirit and Science" may be found at: http://vimeo.com/7517009) and an author, most recently of Psychedelic Healing: The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development. Dr. Goldsmith has curated dozens of successful conferences and cross-disciplinary "meetings of minds" for corporations as well as the psychedelic community, including the Horizons and MAPS Psychedelic Science conferences. He is a founder of several discussion salons on integral philosophy, governance, media, postmodern science, healing, and the future of society. Trained in humanistic, transpersonal, and eastern traditions, Dr. Goldsmith maintains a (non-psychedelic) psychotherapy practice in New York and Sag Harbor, NY, and may be reached via his Web site: http://www.nealgoldsmith.com/psychedelics. Topics Discussed What Neal's practice looks like How Neal works with people who use psychedelics Self with a small "s" Aligning with one's Deeper self Creating health Sensory deprivation Maturity - long term vs short term Human history Use of sacred technology to align with long term good Psychedelic vs Psycholytic Approaches - Psychedelytic (combined) Maturation and rites of passage How do we transition to adulthood now? How one can become involved with the field Getting good grades, bringing good grants with you MAPS Erowid staff write ups Future research with adept Buddhist monks World religious leaders - research We have to be mature with this process. Comissions Meetings with leaders How to reintroduce back into society 279 chems from Shulgin to research - Chemical Modeling Autism research -UCLA - Alicia Danforth Influences Asagioli - Psychosynthesis Sándor Ferenczi - Love Oriented A.H. Almaas - Diamond Approach Allan Ajaya, Phd - Psychotherapy East and West: A Unifying Paradigm Stuart A. Kauffman - The Origins of Order: Self-Organization and Selection in Evolution Jonathan Ott - Pharmacotheon: Entheogenic Drugs, Their Plant Sources, and History Rupert Sheldrake - The Rebirth of Nature: The Greening of Science and God Links Neal's website Neals's Book - Psychedelic Healing – The Promise of Entheogens for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Development Twitter https://vimeo.com/16260822
Sep 16, 2016 · 1 hr 22 min
Dimitri Mugianis- Iboga, Psychedelic gas-lighting, and Structural Criticism
Download In this episode we speak with Dimitri about a ton of interesting subjects including: Iboga Addiction Bwiti Dana Beal Structural Criticism Problems with giving psychedelics to the current medical system Psychedelic Anarchy Non-hierarchical organizing - making the group the parent instead of making a person the parent Peer programs Alexandre Tannous Century of Self documentary "Be hurt, forgive and organize" Blessings of the Forest - Give back to Gabon Links Dimitri's site Instagram Facebook
Sep 11, 2016 · 1 hr 18 min
Brian Normand - Events And How To Get Involved
Download Featuring Brian Normand, Co-Founder of Psymposia. Bio from Psymposia's site. Brian Normand is Co-Founder of Psymposia, greenthumb, and occasional trouble maker, focused on creating spaces and projects to teach people about plants and drugs. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Plant, Soil, Insect Science, & Sustainable Horticulture, Magna Cum Laude. He lives in Baltimore. In this interview, we discuss a lot, but here are some highlights. Brian's introduction to psychedelic art. Music and plants informing Brian's interest. The genesis of Psymposia at a more academic conference. The stuffiness of the academic world and it not being suitable for everyone. Yet how important the academic work in top schools is. Rick Doblin, David Nichols, Mithoffers and Grifiths and Dennis McKenna are individuals who prove how important it is to have top academic credentials. The Psymposia Afterparty at this years Horizons: Perspective on Psychedelics Conference This year's after party includes guest speakers such as Duncan Trussell and Rick Doblin. The legal status of psychedelics in the USA and internationally. Some loose discussion about Portugal. Leveraging the globe for legal research on Psychedelics. John C. Lily's LSD, Ketamine and float tank research. How to get involved in Psychedelic work of different kinds. Speculation on how to take advantage of different legal systems globally to move research forward. Singing to the plants - Steve Beyer If anyone would like to submit a story to the magazine at Psymposia you can do so by submitting your story to -- hi@psymposia.com Take a list and let us know what you think!
Aug 29, 2016 · 1 hr 14 min
Katherine MacLean - Imagining Interesting Futures
Download In this episode we talk about the following: Katherine's path to becoming involved in psychedelic research Bias in Research Mental state required to be a researcher Impact to worldview after Privilege Harm reduction Paying participants involved with psychedelic research Future best uses of psychedelics Medicalization of birth and death Taking away human life from humans and giving that power to institutions Katherine's work with Ingmar Gorman at the Center for Optimal Living Integration circles Happyacres.farm https://vimeo.com/109990665 Bio via Psymposia - Katherine MacLean is an academically trained research scientist and meditation practitioner with a long-standing interest in the brain, consciousness and the science of well-being. As a graduate student at the University of California, Davis, Katherine was supported by a prestigious National Science Foundation research fellowship to study the effects of intensive meditation training on concentration, emotional well-being and brain function. As a postdoctoral fellow and faculty member at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, she was one of the only scientists in the world studying psilocybin — a psychedelic chemical found naturally in certain types of mushrooms. Her groundbreaking research on psilocybin and personality change suggests that psychedelic medicines may be the key to enhancing mental health and promoting openness and creativity throughout the lifespan.
Aug 7, 2016 · 1 hr 3 min
Ingmar Gorman - MDMA Psychotherapy and how to get Involved with Psychedelic research
Download In this episode we talk to Ingmar about some great topics that included. Harm Reduction Psychedelic Science 2017 Upcoming Zendo Training in NYC Czech Psychedelic Medical History MAPS MDMA Psychotherapy Video Archive Group work to help support Processing Ingmar Gorman, M.A. is a currently unlicensed doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the New School for Social Research. His clinical work is supervised by licensed clinical psychologists at his training sites. After receiving his B.A. in Psychology from the New College of Florida. Ingmar completed a pre-doctoral externship at Bellevue's Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program and Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Unit, where he obtained specialized training in treating people living with substance use disorders. He has also gained extensive experience treating severe mental illness at South Beach Psychiatric Hospital's Heights Hill Outpatient Clinic. Ingmar has trained in individual and group psychotherapy at Beth Israel Medical Center's Psychiatric Inpatient Services, as well as the Brief Psychotherapy Research Program. Ingmar uses an integrative approach to treatment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic principles. When treating substance misuse, Ingmar draws on his extensive training with Dr. Andrew Tatarsky and Dr. Jen Talley, in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Mindfulness based approaches. Links Ingmar's site Center for Optimal Living - Psychedelic Program Upcoming Zendo Training in NYC (Training for harm reduction at festivals) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG-CteSuae8
Jul 19, 2016 · 1 hr 31 min
Joe - Holotropic States, Philosophy and Healing
This episode features Joe Moore, co-host of Psychedelics today. Joe was a student at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire and is now working in the software industry as well as hosting a few podcasts and coordinating Transpersonal Breathwork workshops mostly in Breckenridge, Colorado. LINKS Dreamshadow - Holotropic Breathwork in Vermont CAPS PTSD scoring system VICE article on Tony Macie - MDMA\PTSD
Jul 8, 2016 · 1 hr 20 min
Jonathan Thompson - Psychedelic Parenting
Download Kyle and Joe speak with Jonathan Thompson about his podcast Psychedelic Parenting and the future of the Psychedelic Parenting organization. Other topics that were covered include: Talking about psychedelics and substances with teenagers and children The Aftercare Project and psychedelic integration, and holding space. How to pass on the values of the psychedelic experience through spirituality, conscious living, social justice, free expression, and radical honesty. Children's books that describe marijuana. It's Just a Plant: http://www.justaplant.com/ Stinky Steve Explains Causal Cannabis: https://www.amazon.com/Stinky-Steve-Explains-Medical-Marijuana/dp/0615867049 The Religious Freedom Restoration Act and religious sacraments/medicine A video of the Ashland, Oregon Santo Daime Church: https://vimeo.com/6821805 Psychedelic summer camp, rites of passage, breathwork, and cacao ceremonies. "Psychedelic Summer Camp" presentation: http://prezi.com/yakuu3hyxzfo/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy Hope everyone enjoys this episode. We really enjoyed talking to Jonathan and feel blessed by his wealth of knowledge and wisdom. Let us know what you think! Be sure to subscribe to our podcast via Sitcher or iTunes and please consider leaving us a review and comment. We greatly appreciate your support! Where to find Jonathan and his work: Psychedelic Parenting: http://www.psychedelicparenting.org/ Contact: psychedelicparenting@gmail.com Here's the link to Psychedelic Parenting MAPS donation page: https://store.maps.org/np/clients/maps/donation.jsp?campaign=59 Links and articles mentioned: 5 Psychedelic Family Values: http://www.psychedelicparenting.org/?p=300 What EXACTLY Do You Mean by "Psychedelic Parenting" http://www.psychedelicparenting.org/?p=55 How Old is Old Enough?: http://www.psychedelicparenting.org/?p=204 Motherboard Vice article by Jonathan: http://motherboard.vice.com/read/psychedelic-parenting-is-about-more-than-just-drugs PrimeMind - Psychedelic Parenting: https://primemind.com/parenting-with-psychedelics-994e2776583a#.e5ahzw10o
Jun 22, 2016 · 1 hr 9 min
Raven Renee Ray - The Aftercare Project
Download Kyle and Joe speak with Raven Renee Ray about the Aftercare project. Here is a short description of the project from it's facebook site. The Aftercare Project is dedicated to the psychological and spiritual well-being of people reintegrating after challenging psychedelic experiences. The conversation is fun and wide ranging. We hope it is helpful and informative to academics, therapists, counselors and psychiatrists who are interacting with people coming back from difficult experiences. Here is a slightly longer description of the ACP. Given the fact that ayahuasca has shown promise in research studies, we feel we not only have the humane duty to help those in need, but also the responsibility to ensure the reputation of ayahuasca and her traditional stewards among decision-makers in our own culture. This will allow us to continue holding space for research to continue, while protecting traditional practices. Because of the colossal challenges inherent in navigating multicultural spaces and the lack of understanding outside of the anthropological community regarding conflicting paradigms of urban capitalism and jungle reciprocity, we must do our best as North Americans to prepare those in our own communities who are called to this experience prior to their trip. This preparation will include full, informed consent, education on safety, cultural expectations and differences, and what to do in the case that further care is required upon return. Raven is also fundraising for the Aftercare Project. You can find a page for the fundraising effort here. Main site for Aftercare Project - Facebook
Jun 3, 2016 · 1 hr 39 min
Lex Pelger - Ibogaine, Ketamine, Research and Knowing Your Dose
Download Lex, Kyle and Joe discuss MAPS, Psymposia, Ibogaine, Mushrooms, Ketamine, LSD, Cannabis, and loads more. Lex is working on a book related to the supremely complex neurochemistry of cannabis. "Whales, Cannabis and Neurochemistry" Lex -- http://www.lexpelger.com/ Aunt Zelda's Tea Farie Iboga Story https://www.erowid.org/columns/teafaerie/2014/12/18/hard-reset/ Dimitri -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvEv5trIdrg Nese -- http://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/nese-devenot-coming-out-of-the-psychedelic-closet Ketamine -- https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00088699 Bluebird Botanticals -- https://www.bluebird-botanicals.com/
May 23, 2016 · 57 min
Kyle's Story
Download In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe interviews the co-host of the show, Kyle Buller. As hosts of the show, we thought that it would be fun to dig a little deeper into our own personal narratives to give our listeners an idea of who we are. This episode offers the opportunity for Kyle to share his story about how he became interested in psychedelics and other non-ordinary states of consciousness. From Kyle of Psychedelics Today I became interested in non-ordinary states of consciousness at an young age. One event that sparked my interest in these topics stems from suffering a near-death experience when I was teenager. This experience changed the trajectory of my life and also left me with asking myself many questions about life and death. Tune into this episode as Joe asks me about my history with non-ordinary states of consciousness, the development of a psychedelic course at Burlington College, my interest in Holotropic Breathwork, and much more. Thanks for listening!
May 15, 2016 · 1 hr 28 min
Elizabeth Gibson - Dreamshadow Holotropic Breathwork
Download Kyle and Joe get to talk with Elizabeth regarding her experience with MDMA assisted psychotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, and her work with Stan and Christina Grof in the Grof Transpersonal Training program. Elizabeth also discusses the importance of bodywork such as working with people who "aren't back" from their experience, doing breathwork/bodywork with other experienced facilitators, observation of bodywork, and the lack of bodywork in psychedelic psychotherapy. Elizabeth will be facilitating some Dream Work at her next Holotropic Breathwork workshop. Mentions Petra and Ken Sloan | Sandra Phocas | Jack Kornfield Insight and Opening Retreats (for historical reference) Michael Mithoefer & Annie Mithoefer (2013) - YouTube
May 12, 2016 · 22 min
Lenny Gibson - Whitehead and Holotropic Breathwork - Part 2
Download This is a continuation of our last episode with Lenny Gibson. In it we discuss psychedelics, Spring Grove Psychiatric Hospital, Holotropic Breathwork, Agency, and Philosophy. Let us know what you think.
May 12, 2016 · 1 hr 11 min
Lenny Gibson - Whitehead and Holotropic Breathwork
Download Philosophy and psychedelics brought Lenny to Holotropic Breathwork. Since then he has co-facilitated countless sessions with even more people mainly in Vermont, but also in Massachusetts and Maine. Lenny and Elizabeth (his wife) have helped foster Kyle and Joe's interest in Holotropic states and facilitating breathwork sessions. We are thankful and happy to share this two part interview with Lenny Gibson. From his website Lenny Gibson is a philosopher and clinical psychologist concerned with issues that bridge both disciplines: Practices that foster experiential understanding of philosophy, historically and contemporarily. Transpersonal psychology, particularly Holotropic Breathwork.
May 11, 2016 · 1 hr 11 min
Brett Greene
Download Brett Greene is the co founder of Psymposia. Kyle and I talk to him about how Psymposia is different from events currently being put on and important for the psychedelic world. Story telling of people in the psychedelic world is just as important as doctors and academics giving presentations. Psymposia is having their busiest year yet. Check them out here to keep track of their upcoming events. https://vimeo.com/143491234

Psychedelics Today

Kyle and Joe Talking About The Interview with Dimitri Muganis and the Field

Tom Shroder - Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal

Neal M. Goldsmith, Ph.D. - Psychedelic Healing

Dimitri Mugianis- Iboga, Psychedelic gas-lighting, and Structural Criticism

Brian Normand - Events And How To Get Involved

Katherine MacLean - Imagining Interesting Futures

Ingmar Gorman - MDMA Psychotherapy and how to get Involved with Psychedelic research

Joe - Holotropic States, Philosophy and Healing

Jonathan Thompson - Psychedelic Parenting

Raven Renee Ray - The Aftercare Project

Lex Pelger - Ibogaine, Ketamine, Research and Knowing Your Dose

Kyle's Story

Elizabeth Gibson - Dreamshadow Holotropic Breathwork

Lenny Gibson - Whitehead and Holotropic Breathwork - Part 2

Lenny Gibson - Whitehead and Holotropic Breathwork

Brett Greene