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The 3-Axis Framework: A New Model for Psychedelic Work

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2024/11/26

New ways of looking at non-ordinary experiences and integration are always being conceived. What is the 3-axis framework? In this episode, Kyle interviews Pierre Bouchard, LPC, LM: therapist, minister, and former professional vinyl DJ specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and ministry. Bouchard introduces his 3-axis framework for psychedelic integration, which looks at the personal, the transpersonal, […] The post The 3-Axis Framework: A New Model for Psychedelic Work appeared

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Sex and Psychedelics: Healing Through Altered States

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2024/11/22

Can erotic energy be as transformative as a psychedelic experience? In this episode, Joe interviews Bria Tavakoli, LPCC, MA, MS: a therapist specializing in relational and sex therapy, with a focus on helping clients integrate psychedelic experiences. She shares her personal journey with psychedelics and how they unlocked deep trauma, allowing her to develop a […] The post Sex and Psychedelics: Healing Through Altered States appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Psychedelics Lately – Massachusetts’ Question 4 and...

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2024/11/01

In this episode, Joe and Kyle finally meet up again for the first episode of Psychedelics Lately: the updated version of the much-missed Psychedelics Weekly, where they’ll meet each month to talk about the most interesting stories in psychedelics. The main story this month is the fate of Massachusetts’ Question 4: Regulated Access to Psychedelic […]The post Psychedelics Lately – Massachusetts’ Question 4 and Updates in Psychedelics and Chronic Pain appeared first on

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Philosophy and Psychedelics: Can Metaphysics Bring...

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2024/10/29

While the science of psychedelics is regularly discussed, the intersection of philosophy and psychedelics isn’t as much. Can an understanding of metaphysics bring more meaning to non-ordinary states? In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes: philosopher, lecturer at the University of Exeter, co-director of the Breaking Convention conference, and author who most recently co-edited […]The post Philosophy and Psychedelics: Can Metaphysics Bring Meaning to Non-Ordinary

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The Penn Psychedelics Collaborative and the Power of...

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2024/10/25

As the spectrum of interest in psychedelics broadens more every day, interdisciplinary connections become more important than ever. What is the Penn Psychedelics Collaborative? In this episode, Joe interviews 4 members of the team: Co-Founder, Taylor Andrews Flatt, PMHNP; Associate Director, Victor Pablo Acero, Ph.D.; Professor in Fine Arts and Co-Director of the Weitzman School […] The post The Penn Psychedelics Collaborative and the Power of Interdisciplinary Connections appeared first on

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Healing Psychedelics: Where Science Meets Spirit

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2024/10/04

Does combining the knowledge from Indigenous traditions with more research-backed Western frameworks land us in the sweet spot where science meets spirit? In this episode, Joe interviews Micah Stover: certified psychedelic somatic therapist and author of the upcoming book, Healing Psychedelics: Innovative Therapies for Trauma and Transformation; and Craig Heacock, MD: adolescent, adult, and addiction […]The post Healing Psychedelics: Where Science Meets Spirit appeared first on Psychedelics

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The Globalization of Ayahuasca, Psychedelic...

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2024/10/01

Is the globalization of ayahuasca hurting tradition and taking ayahuasca further away from its Indigenous roots? Or is it spreading its culture to the people who need it most? In this episode, David interviews Glauber Assis, Ph.D.: research associate at the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies, director of the Psychedelic Parenthood community, Vital instructor, and […]The post The Globalization of Ayahuasca, Psychedelic Parenting, and the Power of Ceremony appeared first on

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Tripped: The Connection Between LSD, Nazi Germany,...

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2024/09/27

Researching the true history of substances deemed illegal can lead to surprising results. In the case of LSD, does its history include a connection between Nazi Germany, the CIA, and the roots of MKUltra? In this episode, Joe interviews award-winning novelist and screenwriter, Norman Ohler. Following in the footsteps of Blitzed: Drugs in the Third […] The post Tripped: The Connection Between LSD, Nazi Germany, and MKUltra appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Intention, Making Space for Integration, and Finding...

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2024/09/24

With so much attention being placed on the psychedelic experience itself, too many people are getting stuck in patterns of chasing the experience without making space for integration. In this episode, Kyle interviews Lana Pribic, M.Sc: host of the Modern Psychedelics podcast, certified professional life coach, and founder of Kanna Wellness. She talks about her […]The post Intention, Making Space for Integration, and Finding Joy in the Mundane appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Psychedelic Outlaws: Cluster Headaches, Citizen...

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2024/09/10

Cluster headaches are considered to be the most severe pain a person can experience. With scarce research and no funding, citizen-led science has taken over, and sufferers may have discovered the answer: psychedelics. In this episode, Joe interviews Joanna Kempner, Ph.D.: associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University and author of the […]The post Psychedelic Outlaws: Cluster Headaches, Citizen Science, and the Story of ClusterBusters appeared first on Psychedelics

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Empathy and Agency: Why Psychedelic Practitioners...

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2024/08/30

Modern Western culture has conditioned us to suppress our feelings and bury negativity, exacerbating any existing trauma and often creating more. With the rise in popularity of psychedelic-assisted therapy, just how important is it for practitioners to be trauma-informed? In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Deanna Rogers: Registered Clinical Counselor and Vital […]The post Empathy and Agency: Why Psychedelic Practitioners Need to be Trauma-Informed appeared

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The Illinois CURE Act: Shaping the Future of...

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2024/08/27

While Oregon and Colorado make all the headlines around establishing legal frameworks for psychedelic use, much is happening behind the scenes in other states. One state is Illinois and what they hope to accomplish with the Illinois CURE Act. In this episode, Joe interviews Jean Lacy: Executive Director of the Illinois Psychedelic Society; and La […]The post The Illinois CURE Act: Shaping the Future of Psychedelic Policy appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Regenerative Economics and Psychedelics: Creating...

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2024/08/23

It’s no secret that psychedelic experiences can make people think differently, resulting in more open-mindedness and connection. How can that concept be applied to corporate culture to create more connected leadership? In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Rachelle Sampson, Ph.D.: researcher and founder of Blue Prism Coaching; and Bennet Zelner, Ph.D.: researcher, […]The post Regenerative Economics and Psychedelics: Creating More Connected Leadership

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Ancestral Teachings for the Psychedelic Renaissance

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2024/08/20

As the psychedelic renaissance continues to spread throughout the West, we learn more about these substances and experiences every day. But are we losing the important ancestral teachings and Indigenous knowledge that got us here? In this episode, Kyle interviews Alonso Del Río: author, musician, filmmaker, founder of the Center for Healing and Consciousness Studies […]The post Ancestral Teachings for the Psychedelic Renaissance appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Psychedelics and Creativity, Endo-Tripping, and the...

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2024/08/06

The path of the psychedelic renaissance has largely touched on the aspects of therapy, personal growth, and initiation rites, but now, the relationship between psychedelics and creativity is being studied more and more. Can psychedelics really increase intellect, novelty, and problem solving? In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Bruce Damer: astrobiologist with a long history […]The post Psychedelics and Creativity, Endo-Tripping, and the Origins of Life on Earth appeared first on Psychedelics

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Understanding Bad Trips: The Power and Potential of...

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2024/07/23

What are bad trips, or adverse, negative, or challenging experiences? Can a definition truly define the power they have to create intense distress and sometimes life-defining moments? Why do they happen, and how do you deal with them? In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex, MA: award-winning journalist, past guest, thought leader on psychedelic medicine, […]The post Understanding Bad Trips: The Power and Potential of Adverse Psychedelic Experiences appeared first on Psychedelics

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Meditation, Exploring Spiritual Traditions, and the...

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2024/07/16

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 […]The post Meditation, Exploring Spiritual Traditions, and the Wisdom of Plant Medicine appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Difficult Conversations, the Need for Culturally...

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2024/07/12

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 duty service. Reed has worked with […]The post Difficult Conversations, the Need for Culturally Competent Care, and Why Representation Matters

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Transforming Trauma: Community, Connection, and the...

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2024/07/02

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 how he […]The post Transforming Trauma: Community, Connection, and the Healing Power of Vulnerability appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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Women and Psychedelics: History’s Untold Stories

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2024/06/28

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 as a Chacruna anthology, and […]The post Women and Psychedelics: History’s Untold Stories appeared first on Psychedelics Today.

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