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Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary

Zach Leary/Psychedelics Today

Hosted by Zach Leary, the Psychedelics Then and Now podcast (formerly the MAPS Podcast) is designed to bring you the listener into the world of psychedelic research and culture. The ever expanding world of psychedelic research and policy changes has made this era the most fascinating and vibrant in how these compounds effect the human condition. Zach has had a front row seat for within the psychedelic landscape for decades and his passion in bringing you some of the great stories, minds, research

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Episode 09 - David Jay Brown and Juliana Garces: DMT...

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/10/24

Episode 09 - David Jay Brown and Juliana Garces: DMT Entities: Visions David and Juliana take us on ride through the world of DMT entities! Why are they so common in the DMT space? Why do so many of us see the same ones? What is their message for humanity? There are so many fascinating intersections to explore on this incredibly mysterious and captivating topic! Tune in to see where it takes you! Also, the intro celebrates the 105th birthday of Timothy Leary! David Jay Brown is the author of The

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Episode 08 - Tori Deal: The Challenge Within

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/08/09

Episode 08 - Tori Deal: The Challenge Within This is definitely one of the more unique episodes to ever happen on this podcast! Tori Deal is one of the more well known contestants and breakout stars of MTVs reality TV super power show, "The Challenge." No matter what you may or may not think of reality TV, I encourage you to open your mind and step into the inspiring story and force that is Tori. Our conversation ranged from finding the depths of despair even while surrounded by success to

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01:11:06

Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/07/04

Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist This all new episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast features an all new interview with the ever wise and important Ben Malcom, The Spirit Pharmacist. Ben's knowledge of psychedelic compounds, drug interactions, safe use and pharmacological histories holds a unique place in today's psychedelic culture. His welcoming approach to very complicated topics really sets him apart from other scientific luminaries. Our conversation illuminated so many

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Episode 06: Luke Storey - The Life Stylist

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/05/12

Episode 06: Luke Storey - The Life Stylist This episode of the podast features an all new interview with Luke Storey; podcaster, human optimization expert and wellness coach. We dive into many layers of mutual intersections around addiction, recovery, psychedelics and reinvention. Luke's story and approach to using psychedelics as a wisdom tool and growth agent is one worth paying attention too. Also, Zach Leary's new book 'Your Extraordinary Mind: Psychedelics in the 21st Century and How to

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Episode 05 - Mary Olivar and Olivia MacDonell: The...

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/04/04

Episode 05 - Mary Olivar and Olivia MacDonell: The ACT Conference This episode of the podcast features an all new interview with Mary Olivar and Oliva MacDonell, two powerful women from our community here in Austin. They are the co-founders of a new conference called The ACT Conference (Activation, Collaboration, Transformation) which is the first conference designed for facilitators and by facilitators. Our talk covered so much ground ranging from their personal stories, indigenous cultures and

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Episode 04: Jim Fadiman and Jordan Gruber -...

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/02/11

Episode 04: Jim Fadiman and Jordan Gruber - Microdosing: Everything you need to know James Fadiman, PhD and Jordan Gruber, JD have just released a new book called 'Microdosing: FOR HEALTH, HEALING AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE' and this episode of the podcast takes a deep dive with both Jim and Jordan into the seemignly magical applications of microdosing psychedelic compounds. The conversation covers all the essential information if you are considering microdosing and uncovers the vast array of

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01:01:36

Episode 03: Dennis Walker - Satire, Mushrooms and More

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2025/01/17

Episode 03: Dennis Walker - Satire, Mushrooms and More No one else in today's psychedelic community brings satire and useful information quite like Dennis Walker, the founder of Mycropreneur. This interview dives into many twists and turns around content, growing trends, the ever expanding mycology industry and other hot topics within today's psychedelic world. Dennis's humour and intelliegence is first rate and is worth getting to know. Dennis is the founder of Mycropreneur a globally acclaimed

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Episode 02 - John Mackey: The Whole Story

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/12/19

Episode 02 - John Mackey: The Whole Story This episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now podcast features an all new interview with Zach and John Mackey that was recorded live in Austin, TX thanks to Psychedelic Society of Texas. John takes us through an oral history of his early life in Austin and how Whole Foods grew from a fledgling local natural food grocer to an international revolution that changed the way we think about food, nutrition and health. And yes, there are some very poignant

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01:04:22

Episode 01 - East Forest: Music for Mushrooms

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/12/04

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary: Episode 01 - East Forest: Music for Mushrooms This is the first episode in the rebranded Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast with Zach Leary. Formerly the MAPS Podcast - the show will continue to bring you insightful and entertaining interviews with some of the great minds within the psychedelic community. The podcast is a collaboration between Zach Leary and Psychedelics Today. We relaunch with an all new episode featuring East Forest, a multidisciplinary

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Episode 75 - Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/05/02

Episode 75 - Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica This episode of the MAPS Podcast features and all new, and very entertaining, interview with Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica which is a YouTube channel, podcast and psychedelic education and harm reduction outlet. Rob and Zach chat about the current state of the psychedelic movement, their earliest introductions into plant medicine healing and get into Robs all around unique take on magic and mysticism! Rob considers himself to be a fairly ordinary person

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Episode 74 - Joe Moore, Psychedelics Today

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/03/17

Episode 74 - Joe Moore, Psychedelics Today Joe Moore, CEO and co-founder of Psychedelics Today, joins this episode of the MAPS podcast for a wide ranging discussion around the past, present and future of psychedelic culture. Joe shares some of his personal story, the origins of Psychedelics Today, feelings around the War on Drugs and take home ketamine. Joe has so much in depth knowledge on the current state of psychedelic growth, culture and harm reduction. His take is not to be missed. Joe Moore

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01:07:55

Episode 73 - Court Wing - Chronic Pain and Psychedelics

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/03/04

Episode 73 - Court Wing - Chronic Pain and Psychedelics This episode of the MAPS podcast dives deep into the intersection of chronic pain and psychedelics with Court Wing. If you want to learn something new about an issue that often goes overlooked by the general public, look no further. Chronic pain is something that one out of five Americans suffer from and Court provides data, science and empathy into new ways in which it can be treated. Court Wing As a former chronic pain sufferer, Court Wing is

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Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human...

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/02/02

Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human Optimization Recorded live in Austin, TX thanks to the Psychedelic Society of Texas! This episode has a very provocative and lively conversation with flow state and human optimization wizard, Jamie Wheal. We explore topics ranging from the end of the world to reclaiming our humanity to safe and effective psychedelic use. Jamie Wheal is the author of the global best-seller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs and

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Episode 71 - Yvie Oddly, Psychedelic Drag

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2024/01/01

Episode 71 - Yvie Oddly, Psychedelic Drag Happy 2024 and may it be filled with psychedelic wonder and creation! This episode of the MAPS podcast features an all new interview with international drag superstar, Yvie Oddly. If you're wondering where the world of drag and psychedelics meet, wonder no more and listen to this very unusual and inspiring episode! We also, once again, remember the legacy of Dr. Roland Griffths. Yvie Oddly is an (r)evolutionary drag queen performer, rapper, and fine artist

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Episode 70 - Dr. Joe Tafur; New Thought, Ancient Wisdom

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2023/10/25

Episode 70 - Dr. Joe Tafur; New Thought, Ancient Wisdom In this episode of the MAPS Podcast, we connect once again with the wise and colorful Dr. Joe Tafur. Our conversation explores the roots of the absence of spirituality in Western medicine, how plant medicines can grow our inution and the current state of the psychedelic movement. Joe also teases some of his new book and let's us know what to expect from it. The podcast intro also remembers the great Dr. Roland Griffths and brings awareness to

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Episode 69 - Dr. Cat Meyer; Sex, Trauma and Psychedelics

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2023/09/25

Episode 69 - Dr. Cat Meyer; Sex, Trauma and Psychedelics This episode of the podcast features a wide ranging conversation with Dr. Cat Meyer on the potential to heal trauma through psychedelics, renewed sexual health and vulnerability. Cat is on the leading edge of multi disciplinary approaches to healing and overall wellness. Her methods challenge the mainstream and is sure to spark curiousity in all of us. We also hear from Dr. Roland Griffths in a preview of the content available for The

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Episode 68 - Raghu Markus; Love, Serve, Remember

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2023/09/02

This episode of the podcast honors the life and legacy of Ram Dass with none other than Raghu Markus, the Executive Director of the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation. Ram Dass's influence on psychedelic research and culture has largely been forgotten because of his shift towards eastern spiritual practices. Raghu takes us on a journey through then Richard Alpert's early work in the field and his later thoughts on using psychedelics as a method. Raghu Markus spent 18 months in India with Neem Karoli

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Episode 67 - Rachel Harris, PhD - Swimming in the Sacred

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2023/08/19

We welcome Rachel Harris back to the MAPS Podcast in support of her new book 'Swimming in the Sacred - Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground.' Our conversation takes into the heart of the research and experiences Rachel had in interviewing the 15 brave women who have been doing medicine work over the last 30-50 years. In her words they are more like "shamans and priestesses" than any other label we can come up with. Their stories and Rachel's wisdom takes us deep into the heart of the psychedelic

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Episode 66 - Alex and Allyson Grey, Forging Their Own...

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2023/07/25

Episode 66 - Alex and Allyson Grey, Forging Their Own Magical Path This all new episode of the MAPS podcast was recorded live at Psychedelic Science '23 with the legendary seekers of all things mystical, Alex and Allyson Grey. If you've heard a podcast with them before you know it needs no introduction. NOTE - please excuse the glitch of the missing first 4 minutes of the interview. There were some technical issues at PS '23. Allyson Grey, a conceptual abstract painter and co-founder of CoSM,

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Episode 65 - Dr. Bia Labate, Access and Mysticism for...

Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary ·

2023/06/28

This post Psychedelic Science '23 episode of the podcast features an all new interview with Dr. Bia Labate. Bia's wisdom, passion and openess to keep psychedelic use rooted in not just science but also in the awarness that indigenous use has so much foundational knowledge to teach us is as inspiring as it is necessary. Zach and Bia take a journey on sacred culture, equality in access and the wisdom of our elders while keeping focus on the. modern psychedelic movement. This is the first MAPS podcast

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