Psy Diaries

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary: We talk with Heesoo Cho — Managing Director of SABI Mind — about an opportunity to contemplate human existence, the paradox of space, and an overwhelming sense of something bigger. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:10 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Michael Pollan starts new Netflix show in July; learning from the LGBTQIA+ community 03:49 — Man, I love talking about this! 05:09 — As you launched mind, what has surprised you? 06:53 — How would you describ...

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary: We talk with Dr. Pamela Kryskow — Medical Lead of Roots to Thrive non profit — about "knowing before we can prove it scientifically," the wider wonder of the world, and doing what's necessary. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:14 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Oakland's Zide Door entheogenic church up and running again; You have a right to explore consciousness 03:05 — What is the science telling us about psilocybin mushrooms? 05:25 — What about the...

Psychedelic Diaries episode summary: We talk with Rebecca Nicholson — CEO of 5D World — about healing in a group setting, the importance of our elders, and rewiring your soul system. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:16 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Maryland state passes bill to fund psychedelic research 03:54 — How do your plentiful past travels and experiences with nature impact you as a CEO? 06:13 — Burning off an intention to the universe 09:08 — What has your Jamaica retre...

Psychedelic Diaries podcast episode summary: We talk with Jesse Gould — founder of Heroic Hearts — about being pulled through the "plant portal," calling out bad players, and how his military experience makes him a better CEO. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:05 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: British Columbia decriminalizes all drugs; No bad trips 2:50 — THE EAGLE AND THE CONDOR: World Economic Forum and representation of paradigms 5:25 — Universal connection and controversy 10:03 — ...

Psychedelic Diaries podcast episode summary: We talk with Rev. Jacqui Ruiz — founder of Psilocybin Method — about finding purpose through death, addressing unnecessary suffering, and how simplicity offers confidence. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:24 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Senator's coffee spiked with psilocybin for weeks; Oregon trail-blazing 03:29 — The Condor and the Eagle 10:19 — Why do so many people sleepwalk through a life of dissatisfaction? 12:39 — What was your thought...

Psy Diaries episode summary: We talk with Kayse Gehret — CEO of Micro-dosing for Healing — about apprenticing ourselves, the importance of sharing psychedelic stories, and feeling quantum entanglement. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:16 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Senators send official letter to NIH questioning psilocybin status; How to deal with obsolete laws 03:02 — New Co-Host Carlos Plazola, Condor and the Eagle 09:10 — What past lessons does Kayse take with her as an entrepr...

Psy Diaries episode summary: We talk with Pascal Tremblay — cofounder of Nectara — about grown men brought to tears, connecting to bliss, and the experience of being planet Earth. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:13 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Psychedelic activists protest DEA; psychedelic plot twists 03:34 — Why are conversations so different on psychedelics? 06:19 — Does Pascal get a chance to participate on the integration circles he manages? 08:18 — What is one recent h...

Psy Diaries episode summary: We talk with Tyler Bryden — founder of Speak.ai — about signs you're doing too much psychedelics, the joyful & creative moments we deserve, and going into the Joseph Campbell-hero's-journey "void." Highlights: 00:00 — Coming up 01:05 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Field Trip Health splits into two; Manipulating time 03:46 — How does AI converge with psychedelics? 06:53 — Ray and Tyler get deep about AI 11:56 — Tyler tells about his experience w...

Psy Diaries episode summary: We talk with Cory Firth — Founder of Dose Day — about the "ultimate contemplation," wildly impactful connection, and balancing chaos & order. Highlights: 00:00 — Come up 01:20 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Colorado may legalize medical MDMA; A message to the DEA, FDA and Health Canada 03:57 — What is Dose Day, and why did Cory start it? 08:10 — What are two positive outcomes from microdosing that you've seen? 11:26 — Are we now able to lessen ...

We talk with Dr. Austin Perlmutter M.D. — NY Times bestselling author — about the ever-changing brain, the neuroscience of psychedelics, and a psilocybin age limit. Highlights: 00:00 — Welcome 01:30 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Fungi communication resembles human speech; Age limit for psychedelics 03:45 — What has surprised Dr. Austin as he got deeper into the psychedelic space 07:27 — Why do you think it's so hard for people to change? 11:35 — How to get started in mushroom...

Summary: We talk with Dr. Erica Zelfand — licensed family doctor and founder of Science of Psychedelics — about balancing medicine VS the woo-woo, disrupting our patterns, and the need to retrain the medical community. Discount coupon: DIARIES22 (for Science of Psychedelics courses) Highlights: 00:00 — Welcome 01:56 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Multiple Vancouver storesfronts selling magic mushrooms in Vancouver; "taking the fork" in the road 04:18 — How to prove that psychedelics...

Episode summary: We talk with Matt Stang — CEO of Delic Corp — about a dramatic change in mental health, lessons from cannabis, and psychedelic conferences. Highlights: 00:36 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Legal psilocybin therapy in canada; Reevaluating our relationship with alcohol 02:33 — What is there to the psychedelic space that inspires Matt's work? 06:35 — What lessons can we take from cannabis and apply to psychedelics? 14:35 — What does a world 10 years into widespread psyc...

Episode summary: We talk with Carlos Plazola — Chairman of Decriminalize Nature — about the challenge of inner work, access to the underserved, and entering the infinite. Highlights: 00:37 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Psychedelic biotechs dying off; Hazel Park, Michigan, decriminalizes psychedelics; using these medicines to improve well-being and satisfaction 2:59 — Why is it so hard for people to embrace introspection? 10:59 — Magic mushrooms are relatively easy to grow. How...

Episode summary: We talk with Daniel Carcillo — CEO of Wesana Health and 2x Stanley Cup winner — about psychedelics healing traumatic brain injury, the highest operating version of yourself, and unconditional love. Highlights: 00:33 — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Oklahoma state house bill 3414 may soon legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy and reduce punishment for consumer possession; excessive talk of sacred rituals around psychedelics 02:48 — What gets Daniel excited about the potent...

Episode summary: We talk with Dr. Joe Tucker — CEO of Enveric Biosciences — about legitimate psychedelic IP, navigating the DEA & FDA, and a news update for "2012-you." Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Oregon psilocybin program must use naturally produced magic mushrooms; matching the right psychedelic to one's needs (00:34) — What is coming up for Enveric that gets Dr. Tucker excited? (02:41) — What lessons can we take from Cannabis and apply to psychedelics? (06:02) — Regardin...

Episode summary: We talk with Jenalle Dion — Founder of Wakeful Journal and Director of Content at Third Wave — about custom journey journals, multiverse jumping, and when it's just flat-out easier to savor the moment. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Oregon decriminalization law has already led to a 60% reduction in arrests; Wave function collapse and the multiverse (0:34) — What has taken Jenny down the path of creating the Wakeful Journal? (2:25) ...

Episode summary: We chat with Cameron Wenaus — CEO at Retreat Guru — about surpassing mental health baseline, understanding the root of fear, and experiencing death. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Psilocybin improves health for a year; how do we support solo explorers? (0:36) — What has surprised Cameron about this psychedelic renaissance? (2:28) — Why is it so hard to let go and explore altered states? (5:21) — In the last 12 months at Retreat Gur...

Summary: We talk with Zappy Zapolin — Chief Visionary Officer of Psycheceutical — about shaking the sense of dissatisfaction, novel ketamine delivery, and witnessing atomic vibrations. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: The DEA announce the prohibition of research on 5 new psychedelic compounds; How do we find the sweet spot between the extremes of psychedelic over-medicalization and excess of woo-woo? (0:33) — Zappy compares the psychedelic climate now vs 2015, when he was fi...

Tim Moore, CEO of Havn Dennis McKenna, CEO McKenna Academy Peter Reitano, CEO of Gwella Dr. Keith Heinzerling, Director of T.R.I.P. Pacific Neuroscience Dr. Randy Scharlach, Medical Director of Field Trip Dr. Tom Horvath, CEO of Practical Recovery Dr. Jim Fadiman, Author of "Psychedelic Explorer's Guide" Jasper Simons, CPO of American Psychological Association

Summary: We talk with Robbie Bent — CEO of Othership — about a trojan horse for altered states, re-scripting thought patterns, plus a custom trip protocol (ketamine + psilocybin + a 3 hour massage). Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Missouri, Pennsylvania and Texas looking to legalize psychedelics; What's the 'critical mass' for global enlightenment? (0:37) — Robbie's key takeaways from entrepreneurship (2:30) — Why is it so hard to get people to try introspectiv...

We talk with Ryan Munevar — Campaign Director of DecriminalizeCA — about the hurdles on the path of legalization for psychedelics, specifically Psilocybe mushrooms and what can be learned from the legal evolution of Cannabis, as well as the psychedelic experiences that informed and motivate Ryan on his walk towards his goal. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Washington, Oklahoma and Virginia currently reviewing initiatives to legalize or decriminalize psychedelics; do psychede...

Summary: We talk with Danny Motyka — CEO of Psygen — about LSD vs magic mushrooms, ego death on ketamine, and how psychedelic brains react to trauma. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Health Canada allows physicians to request access to restricted psychedelics on behalf of patients; how to replace the myth that psychedelics are dangerous? (0:25) — How AI can help humans solve complex problems, if we learn to trust it (2:26) — Danny's surprise at the lack of manufa...

Summary: We talk with Chad Conner — CEO and cofounder of Mycrodose Therapeutics — about obtaining DEA licenses, opening up the spiritual dimension, and when your consciousness realizes what's possible. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Another Washington town decriminalizes psychedelics; the joy of this psychedelic renaissance (0:36) — Obtaining a Schedule I DEA license (2:54) — Mycrodose's unique approach to mental health research (7:13) — Why Chad enjoys working in t...

Summary: We talk with Ronan Levy — executive director of Field Trip Health — about the cost of acting with principle, knowing when to take risks, and finding joy. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: New York bill to legalize psilocybin; is it better to have some people NEVER do psychedelics (0:37) — Surprises in the psychedelics industry (3:19) — Convincing psychedelics skeptics (5:19) — How a psychedelic experience helped to launch Field Trip (8:07) — Ronan discusses his strug...

Summary: We talk with Ben Westhoff — award winning reporter and author of Fentanyl, Inc — about LSD on a mountain hike, hip hop artist arrest records, and magic mushrooms at a work conference. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Toronto votes to decriminalize all drugs; are transcendent experiences simply a chemical reaction for Darwinian evolution (0:35) — Ben's relationship with East Coast hip-hop (2:38) — Research on the Opioid epidemic (3:09) — Challenging parts of the book ...

Summary: We talk with David Champion — CEO and Founder of Maya Health — about the discovery of intentional psychedelics, beating nicotine with one session, and what it's like to lead a successful decriminalization campaign. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: More lawsuits for access to Psychedelics; a world with legal moderate use of any drug (0:44) — David’s role in the decriminalize Denver movement (2.41) — David’s introduction to intentional psychede...

We talk with Dr. Andrew Jones - Scientific Advisor at PsyBio - about "cool" molecules, recreational use of psychedelics and his research on magic mushrooms. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Detroit has decriminalized magic mushrooms; magic mushroom guidance with nuance (0:28) — The impact of Andrew’s scientific breakthrough of discovering a fast and clean way to biosynthesize psilocybin using E. coli (2.38) — Inspiration behind magic mushroom research (6.41) — Cool mole...

Summary: We talk with Chris Moreau — CEO of Algernon Pharmaceutics— about psychedelics for neural growth, drug repurposing, and the path to clinical trial approvals. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: UK prime minister ponders psychedelics, tax revenue from magic mushrooms (0:28) — psychedelics helping brain neurons grow (2:20) — can psychedelics heal the brain or make you smarter? (8:40) — drug repurposing to focus on stroke, chronic cough and IPF (12:37) — the brain reboot (19:50...

Episode summary: We talk with Peter van der Heyden — Chief Science Officer of Psygen — about the paradoxical depths of the now, life-changing experiences on psychedelics, and manufacturing pharmaceutical grade psychedelic compounds. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: decriminalized mushrooms in DC; squeaky wheel or walk softly? (0:28) — our ephemeral existence makes it precious (5:39) — synchronicities and life changing ideas (10:00) — hardest part of large dose sessions (16:02) — mes...

Summary: We talk with Adam Bramlage — CEO and founder of Flow State Micro— about being guided by the plants, personal mushroom stacks, and the "Ebenezer Scrooge" time travel experience. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Pennsylvania legalization efforts; plant parties for socializing (0:38) — we've been lied to (2:20) — guided by the plant intelligence (5:20) — the weekly mushroom stack (8:39) — getting into the flow state (13:39) — his frequency for large dose journeys (15:25) — crea...

Episode summary: We talk with Anthony Tennyson — CEO and cofounder of Awakn Life Sciences— about seeing psychedelics through four lenses: compound, therapy, therapist, delivery. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: California city decriminalizes psychedelics; bringing the psychedelic industry together (0:44) — Depression as inspiration to join psychedelic (3:01) — How addiction changes your brain (10:25) — Giving control back to the cognitive brain (13:29) — Proof that psychedelics are our be...

We talk with Dennis McKenna — President and founder of The McKenna Academy — about psilocybin as a lens, magic mushrooms vs ayahuasca, and personally experiencing photosynthesis. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: magic mushrooms for diabetes and heart disease; proving the psychedelic impact on creativity (0:45) — What does a world with legalization look like? (3:05) — Psilocybin as the perfect molecule (7:59) — Magic mushrooms and the origin of human consciousness (10:42) — Dennis' 2 prefer...

Summary: We talk with Brooke Burgstahler — host of the Budding Mind podcast, and Double Blind's "How to Grow Mushrooms" course — about a permission slip for the soul, a world with legalized cannabis & magic mushrooms, and letting go of "human projections of fear." Brooke discusses launching a podcast, removing the illusion of "good VS bad," and life-elevating experiences with magic mushrooms. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: celebrities endorsing psychedelics; a "420" for magic mushro...

Summary: We talk with Peter Reitano — founder and CEO of Gwella Mushroom — about profound awe, psychedelics as a mirror, and their non-psychedelic microdosing Mojo gummies. Peter discusses lessons we can learn from cannabis legalization, being a victim of your own bullying, and psychedelics as a tool for secular spirituality. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Seattle decriminalizes magic mushrooms; psychedelic "training wheels" program (0:36) — Mojo and non-psychedelic microdosing (2:15) —...

Summary: We talk with Richard Skaife — cofounding partner of The Conscious Fund — about new science on recreational psychedelic use, choosing companies to invest in, and personal experiences on MDMA. Richard talks about Elon Musk's take on psychedelics, how some of our greatest minds benefited from psychedelics, and getting a psychedelic "contact high" at concerts. Highlights: — NUGGET and a NOODLE: California referendum vote; psilocybin for amputees (0:50) — The chutzpah to launch a psyche...

Summary: We talk with Dr. Glenn Hartelius — award-winning author, professor, and researcher — about attention strategies, and how psychedelics impacted his depression and migraines. We discuss a breathing exercise that improves sports performance, and how to shift consciousness to the felt-sense of the body Highlights: — NUGGET and NOODLE: Feds fund fungi for first time in 50 years (0:51) — Psychology of the felt-sense of the body (4:40) — Opening the control panel of your body and cha...

So what: See why a reporter went all-in on psychedelics and deciding to teach people how to grow magic mushrooms. Summary: We talk with Madison Margolin, cofounder and editorial director of DoubleBlind, about psychedelics-as-a-muse, experiencing complete presence. We discuss her profound personal psychedelic experience, seeing the dimensions of the stars and feeling the concept of God. Highlights: — THE NUGGET: Detroit to vote on psychedelic decriminalization (0:45) — THE NOODLE: what woul...

SO WHAT: See why an experienced investor went all-in on psychedelics. SUMMARY: We talk with Sa'ad Shah, Managing Partner and cofounder of the Noetic Fund, about becoming grounded, finding purpose, and the transfer of knowledge vs wisdom. We discuss the profound personal psychedelic experience, pandemic silver linings, and the deep ineffable communication after years of marriage. HIGHLIGHTS: — THE NUGGET: the DEA increases research limits by 5000% (0:43) — THE NOODLE: Psychedelic dispe...

We talk with Benjamin Lightburn, CEO and cofounder of Filament Health, about blending natural psychedelics with novel technology. We discuss the "entourage effect," Vancouver dispensaries openly selling psychedelics, and Filament's mystery psychedelic compound coming soon. Highlights — THE NUGGET: Toronto and Michigan with new psychedelic legalization bills (0:32) — THE NOODLE: How to compare MDMA, LSD and psilocybin applications (0:53) — Why they chose natural psilocybin and their app...

We talk with Dr. James Fadiman — independent researcher, psychologist, and author of the "Psychedelic Explorer's Guide." We discuss personal transcendent experiences, how often to macrodose, and the guide debate. Highlights — THE NUGGET: the DEA is being sued for legalization of plant medicine (0:35) — THE NOODLE: Preventive care psychedelics for healthy people (1:27) — Thank you, Jim (2:14) — What 2021 Jim would say to 1966 Jim (3:22) — The "George Bush Mission Accomplished" moment f...

We talk with Marik Hazan, CEO of Tabula Rasa Ventures, about psychedelics for creativity, the impact of money on the industry. Plus Marik's take on the good, bad, and the ugly of the psychedelic industry. Highlights — THE NUGGET: California psychedelic legalization update (0:32) — THE NOODLE: single issue politics — legalize psilocybin (1:03) — Guiding 10% of the Yale MBA population on psychedelic retreats (3:56) — Laying healthy foundations for psychedelics (5:55) — MBA programs at Yale an...

We talk with Adam Deffett, CEO of Ketamine One, about their plans for psychedelic research, and how VR and wearables will play a role. Plus thoughts on the changing perspective of psychedelics & mental health. Highlights — THE NUGGET: Beckley Psytech's $80M raise (0:38) — THE NOODLE: time to triage the various psychedelic patients (1:07) — Why Ketamine One chose VR and wearables (2:26) — Why Adam left capital markets to go all-in on psychedelics (6:38) — Adam as the drug czar: less...

We talk with Erin Cochrane, Founder and Head of Product at Gwella Mushroom, about her mystical experience with psilocybin, reconnecting with deceased family, and Gwella's belief in our right to explore our existence. Highlights — THE NUGGET: psychedelic companies on NASDAQ and NY Stock Exchange (0:42) — THE NOODLE: time for leadership on how often to macrodose (28:44) — The right to explore our existence & the divinity in our life (3:42) — What excites her about the psychedelics industry...

We talk with Jasper Simons, Chief Publishing Officer at the American Psychological Association (APA), about how trends shift in the psychology industry, and what psychedelic medicine needs for adoption. Highlights — The Nugget: psychedelic federal legislation proposal (0:44) — The Noodle: is it time to stop using the words "trip" & "psychedelics" (1:25) — What's needed to shift the paradigm of psychedelics within psychology (2:40) — Biggest roadblock to innovation in psychology (7:11) — ...

We talk with Dr. Randy Scharlach, Medical Director and Advisor at Field Trip Health, about treating his patients with ketamine, and his personal experience with psychedelics. View on youtube: https://youtu.be/_g9WICZsVr4 Highlights — The Nugget: NIH director and psychedelics ( 0:35 ) — Psychedelic medicine cured Randy’s depression ( 2:55 ) — The power of psilocybin for healthy individuals ( 3:55 ) — Ketamine as psychedelic "training wheels" ( 6:45 ) — A transfer a knowledge from the universe ...

We talk with Dr. Tom Horvath, CEO of Practical Recovery, about the psychology of "change" and his experience with ayahuasca. Plus Tom's approach on how he'd navigate through addiction, and reflections on the moral struggle of being a young man sowing his oats. Youtube: https://youtu.be/sNXGQR41_4Y HIGHLIGHTS —Tom’s small hack for inducing change: pattern interrupters (3:12) —What it's like dealing with addiction and death as a psychotherapist (4:44) —Common themes for success (6:02) —...

We talk with Tim Moore, CEO of Havn Life, about his approach towards running a psychedelic company, their focus on LSD, plus Tim's thoughts on mental health, legalization & his experience with psychedelics. VIDEO Youtube — https://youtu.be/e8F_uFJMvAY HIGHLIGHTS —More progress on California psychedelics legalization (0:29) —The problem with digital software patents (0:51) —Tim's leadership tactics that has Havn recognized as a top-10 psychedelic brand (3:05) —Why Tim’s team chose ...

We talk with Dr. Keith Heinzerling, Director of the Treatment and Research In Psychedelics (TRIP) program at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, about his experience running a psychedelic clinical trial. Show highlights: 1) psychedelics for creativity 2) what it's like sitting with a patient that's on a psychedelic trip 3) why TRIP chose psilocybin (active ingredient in magic mushrooms) for their clinical trial 4) surprises as he watches patients go through the exp...