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Bailey Wright Raw

Bailey Wright

Conversations with interesting people

society & culture

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01:40:51

033 • Dr. Ben Sessa • Why Are Psychedelics Still...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/04/27

Dr. Ben Sessa is a psychiatrist and pioneer in psychedelic research, joins me from Bristol to explore how substances like MDMA and psilocybin could revolutionise mental health care.With decades of experience in addiction and child psychiatry, Ben has trained therapists in Australia and beyond, pushing for psychedelics to be recognised as legitimate medicines.We dive into why Australia is the only country where MDMA and psilocybin are licensed for therapy, the frustratingly slow regulatory process

02:09:43

032 • Pete Smith • Does Our Consciousness Control...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/04/22

Pete Smith is a consciousness researcher who left corporate life to explore quantum physics and spirituality, joins me from Cairns, Australia, to unravel the mysteries of our existence. Inspired by a striking resemblance to his great-grandfather, Pete began investigating reincarnation, past-life regression, and Michael Newton’s Life Between Lives work, which he’s helped lead for a decade. We discuss how consciousness might be the ocean we swim in, with our awareness steering us through, and how

01:33:16

031 • Barbara Yuruvich Arias • How Breathwork Leads...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/04/20

Barbara Yuruvich Arias is a certified practitioner with expertise in holotropic breathwork and plant medicine, shares her insights on the practice’s mechanics and impact.With her background in Jungian psychology, shamanism, and archetypal astrology, she traces her journey from Argentina to becoming a facilitator, explaining how holotropic breathwork processes emotional and transpersonal trauma. We explore its structured approach, differences from plant medicine, and the role of intention in

01:26:25

029 • Mark Alfano

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/04/14

Mark Alfano is a professor of philosophy at Macquarie University, whose work crosses game theory, Nietzsche, and moral psychology in ways that unsettle easy definitions of virtue. His lens on cooperation—how it emerges, how it fails—made me reflect on my own pull between fairness and strategy, instinct and foresight. There’s something disarming about viewing morality through evolution’s indifference. We circled the edges of what feels right, what works, and what survives—and how often those are not

01:47:59

028 • Dr. Kenneth Blum, PhD

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/04/04

Kenneth Blum, PhD, is a renowned neuroscientist and a pivotal figure in addiction research, known for his extensive study of dopamine’s impact on behavior. Holding a PhD in Neuropharmacology from New York Medical College, he has published over 700 peer-reviewed articles and 17 books, establishing himself as a trailblazer in psychiatric genetics and nutrigenomics.In this episode, I sit down with him to explore his brain reward cascade model, connecting dopamine and other neurotransmitters to cravings

01:56:41

027 • Grant Castillou

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/04/01

Grant Castillou is a Vancouver-based enthusiast who’s spent years exploring the Theory of Neuronal Group Selection (TNGS), a neuroscience idea he champions. A curious thinker, he got hooked on brain science and artificial intelligence back in the ‘80s when personal computers first hit the scene.In this episode, I sit down with Grant to trace his path from those early tech days to his deep dive into how brains might create consciousness—and whether machines could ever follow suit. We cover the

01:53:43

026 • Alex Cyr

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/03/24

Alex Cyr is a runner, writer, and content creator from Toronto, Canada, who blends his love for running with his work at Marathon Handbook, a digital hub for running enthusiasts. Based in Toronto, he’s found a way to pursue his passion for the sport while keeping it a meaningful part of his life, alongside a career that’s evolved from freelance writing to creating content that resonates with a growing audience.In this episode, I chat with Alex about his journey—how he’s grown as a runner, navigated

00:57:16

025 • Dean Reilly

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2025/03/22

Dean Reilly is an entrepreneur and podcast host from the UK who has built a life of freedom through his property business, Perea. Splitting his time between the UK and spots like Egypt to dodge the dreary British winters, Dean runs a remote, mostly automated operation that defies the usual 9-to-5 grind.In this episode, I sit down with Dean to dig into his story—how he walked away from a draining sales gig and carved out a path focused on time and independence. We talk about the shortcomings of

01:52:32

024 • Tim Sloane

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/11/12

Tim is an Endurance Athlete, Spartan & Personal Trainer.

01:49:45

023 • Tommy Lewis

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/11/09

Tommy is an Ultra Endurance Runner, Personal Trainer & Host of the Podcast That's Runnable.Tommy's Instagram Tommy's TikTok Tommy's Podcast

01:22:25

022 • Croc Turnbull • Wildlife Expert, Crocodile...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/10/27

Croc is an Australian wildlife expert, crocodile handler and ex-trapeze artist. Ask any Aussie.www.instagram.com/croc.tails

01:25:08

021 • Jacob Hudson

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/10/19

⁠Jacob⁠ is a producer, adventurer and endurance athlete • He recently completed 2 world firsts with ⁠Ash Dykes⁠, ⁠Matthew Wallace⁠ & ⁠Dick Lock⁠ on their adventure through the uncharted wilderness of Suriname; being the first to reach the highest point in Suriname, and being the first to kayak the Suriname River from source to sea.⁠instagram.com/jacobhudsn⁠ ⁠instagram.com/unchartd_⁠

01:43:17

020 • Asher Standring

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/10/17

Asher is an avid world traveller and a professional tennis coach.https://www.instagram.com/asher.standring/

01:37:30

019 • Adam Cleveland

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/10/12

Adam is a comedian and watersports instructor.

01:55:15

018 | Dr. Robert Glover

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/08/06

Robert is a mens therapist and author of the book: No More Mr Nice GuyRobert helps men to improve their confidence, integrate intro society and become better at finding, keeping and ending relationships with women. Dr. Robert Glover Watch the episode on YouTube Catch the Highlights on Instagram Every else on our Website

01:23:50

017 | Bryan Schuster | How to create a successful...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/07/24

Bryan is the host of the Young and Alive PodcastIn this episode Bryan and I dive into the essentials of focus, taking risks, and appreciating the journey in both personal and professional life. Bryan shares his journey of starting his brand and podcast, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on one goal and developing it fully instead of jumping between different strategies. He sheds light on the role of luck in success and the necessity of gratitude. Watch the Young and Alive Podcast Watch

02:08:42

016 | Riikka Iivanainen | Master your Willpower

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/07/24

Riikka is a Writer and UX expert with a passion for Psychology. Her writing centres around mastering your willpower. Riika's Medium YouTube Instagram Website

01:46:58

015 | Iain Stanley | Japanese culture, economics and...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/07/12

Iain is a writer and professor of English Literature. Our conversation in this episode covers the lasting impact of the Fukushima Earthquake on Japan and compare the housing markets in Japan and Australia.We'll chat about Japan's declining population and what it means for the country, and explore the next generation of employees and how they're shaping the future workforce. We also delve into the mindset of the up-and-coming generation and share strategies for grabbing attention in

01:34:54

014 | Stef Van Den Tweel | How does language shape...

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/06/26

Stef is a language and communications expert.In this episode we dive into the intricate relationship between language and cognition. We unravel how language shapes the way we think, perceive the world, and interact within our cultures. From language acquisition to the influence on perception and cultural interaction, discover how language shapes our understanding and empathy. Delve into the impact of AI on translation and the dynamics of communication in a globalized world. Gain new insights into

01:58:02

013 | Paul S. Marshall | What does travelling teach you?

Bailey Wright Raw ·

2024/06/05

Paul is a world traveller and a writer.Our conversation covers the lessons you learn whilst travelling. What it means to live a fulfilling life. And the personal and interpersonal challenges with integration after you return. Paul: Medium Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Catch the highlights on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Read all about it on ⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Everything Else⁠⁠

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