Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 168: In this episode, we discuss Julian Vayne’s decades-long journey through occultism, chaos magic, esoteric culture, ritual practice, and psychedelics. Julian shares how his early fascination with magic, meditation, astrology, and group ceremony shaped his path, and explains occultism as a practical, experimental approach to exploring consciousness. We also explore the role of psychedelics in spiritual traditions, the current psychedeli...
May 03, 2026•33 min•Season 2Ep. 168
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 167: In this episode, we discuss Lou Dorian’s powerful personal journey into psychedelics, mental health, grief, and transformation. Lou shares how his early experiences with psychedelics in the 1990s, the loss of his father, difficult encounters with Western psychiatric care, and the tragic death of his former partner all shaped the work he does today. We explore the importance of mentorship, safety, emotional preparation, and integratio...
Apr 26, 2026•40 min•Season 2Ep. 167
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 166: In this episode, we discuss ketamine therapy with Sam Mandel, co-founder and CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles, and explore how this once misunderstood medicine is becoming a powerful tool in mental health care. We talk about what ketamine is, why set and setting matter so much, and how medically supervised IV infusions can support people struggling with depression, PTSD, anxiety, and treatment-resistant conditions. We also dive in...
Apr 12, 2026•31 min•Season 2Ep. 166
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 165: In this episode, we speak with Keith Kurlander to explore the intersection of mental health, spirituality, and psychedelic therapy. We discuss his personal journey into psychotherapy, how psychedelics helped reveal complex trauma in his own life, and why he views these medicines as powerful interventional tools that can sometimes bring hidden material to the surface. We also explore spiritual emergency, set and setting, and the chall...
Apr 05, 2026•29 min•Season 2Ep. 165
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 164: In this episode, we speak with Andy Roberts, author of Albion Dreaming, to explore the hidden history of LSD in Britain and its far-reaching influence on culture, music, ecology, spirituality, and society. We discuss how LSD shaped the British counterculture, why its UK story is often overlooked, and how Andy came to document this history through years of research and interviews. Together, we reflect on LSD’s unique nature, its poten...
Mar 22, 2026•30 min•Season 2Ep. 164
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 163: In this episode, we speak with Stephan Kerby, co-founder of Mindscape Psychedelic Institute and author of Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation, to explore the rising interest in 5-MeO-DMT and the importance of approaching it with care. We discuss Stephan’s personal healing journey, how he came to facilitate this work, and why trauma-informed preparation, screening, and integration are so essential. Together, we unpack the differenc...
Mar 15, 2026•35 min•Season 2Ep. 163
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 162: In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we welcome back Lee Kaiser to explore the profound and complex realities that can arise when working with plant medicines. Together, we discuss Lee’s deeply personal experiences with extended altered states following ayahuasca and peyote ceremonies, what he describes as moments "when the ceremony doesn’t end.” We examine the differences between psychedelic-induced psychosis and spiritual ...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 162
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 161: In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with psychedelic ceremonial facilitator and educator Ehren Cruz to explore the deeper calling behind this work. We discuss his journey from studying indigenous traditions to creating sacred spaces and guiding transformational rites of passage. Together, we reflect on timing, both personal and collective, and how psychedelics can catalyze remembrance, spiritual awakening, and self...
Feb 22, 2026•45 min•Season 2Ep. 161
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 160: In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with artist, choreographer, and psychedelic guide Jodi Lomask to explore the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and nature. We discuss her decades-long journey working with psychedelics, how they’ve shaped her motion sculptures and performances through her nonprofit Capacitor, and how she now guides others through her Creative Journey program in wild natural settings. We ...
Feb 15, 2026•36 min•Season 2Ep. 158
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! Episode 159: In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we welcome back writer and researcher Adam Miezio for a wide-ranging and timely discussion. Together, we explore whether the psychedelic renaissance is slowing down or simply maturing, reflecting on shifts away from overconsumption toward deeper integration and education. We discuss the legacy of psychedelic elders, the importance of archives, and the balance between individual and collec...
Feb 08, 2026•36 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with visionary cannabis pioneer Philip Wolf for a rich and honest conversation to close out our series. We explore Philip’s journey into cannabis and plant medicine, his work in shaping cannabis hospitality, and why Colorado has become a powerful epicenter for psychedelic and natural medicine reform. Together, we discuss stigma, social justice, and the lessons learned from cannabis legalizati...
Feb 01, 2026•28 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with Arianna Macartney, a naturopathic doctor and psychedelic somatic therapist whose work bridges medicine, sacred intimacy, and intuitive healing. Together, we explore Arianna’s personal journey through addiction, sobriety, and medical school, and how microdosing, homeopathy, and harm reduction became powerful tools in her healing path. We discuss the principle of “like cures like,” the body’s innate healing intelligen...
Jan 18, 2026•18 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with George Monty for a heartfelt, in-person reflection on community, consciousness, and the evolving psychedelic movement. We talk about the power of finally meeting face to face, what it means to show up to conferences with fewer expectations, and how real connection softens judgment and deepens empathy. Together, we explore lineage wisdom, generational bridges, and the idea of psychedelic ...
Jan 11, 2026•23 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with Allison Wilson, founder of The Hope Project, for a deeply moving conversation about healing, community, and the often-unseen experiences of veteran spouses. Susan Guner speaks with Allison about her personal journey into the psychedelic healing space, sparked by witnessing her husband’s transformation after his own treatment and later embarking on her own path of healing. Together, we explore how The Hope Project su...
Jan 05, 2026•12 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with Michael Zapolin, also known as Zappy Zapolin, for an expansive and deeply inspiring conversation recorded at a psychedelic conference. Together, we explore Zappy’s personal journey into psychedelics, spirituality, and frequency, from his early transformational experiences to creating The Reality of Truth and working with cultural icons and psychedelic elders. We talk about lineage, mentorship, and the power of “the ...
Dec 28, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Rotem Petranker, PhD, executive research adviser at Rose Hill, to explore the realities of psilocybin microdosing research. We discuss his Phase 2 clinical trial investigating microdosing psilocybin for major depressive disorder, including study design, safety outcomes, and early findings that challenge some popular assumptions about dose and frequency. Beyond the data, we dive into deep...
Dec 14, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with visionary artist Amanda Sage to explore the transformative power of art and its role in regenerative culture. We discuss how painting became Amanda’s tool for personal and collective evolution, the wisdom passed down from her mentors, and the profound idea of “listening to the painting.” Amanda shares how visionary art intersects with psychedelic experience, community, and remembrance, as well as the inspiration beh...
Dec 08, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the emerging frontier of psychedelic-assisted neurorehabilitation with clinical neurologist Burton Tabaac. We explore his path into psychedelic science, his work with Johns Hopkins University, and the groundbreaking Fathom Trial—a study investigating whether psilocybin, paired with enriched, non-task-based play, can reopen critical periods of neuroplasticity to support stroke recovery far beyond the traditional healing...
Nov 30, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with Kevin Bourke and Vernise Cardillo (Vee) to explore their remarkable journey into plant medicine, healing, and the creation of ONE Retreats in Jamaica. We discuss how purpose, personal transformation, and deep ancestral connection guided them into this work, as well as the unique cultural and natural magic Jamaica brings to their psilocybin retreats. Kevin shares his shift from corporate life into wellness, while Vee...
Nov 16, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we sit down once again with Heather Smith, a certified IFS therapist, consultant, and founder of the Moxie School. Together, we explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems and expanded states of consciousness, discussing how IFS can deepen self-understanding and healing within psychedelic experiences. Heather shares her journey of training facilitators to work with these modalities and reflects on the evolving energy with...
Nov 09, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michele Ross, a neuropharmacologist and founder of the 7-HOPE Alliance, to explore the healing potential of Kratom and its key alkaloid, 7-Hydroxymitragynine. We discuss how this plant medicine, long used in Southeast Asia, offers hope for people managing chronic pain, trauma, and opioid withdrawal. Dr. Ross shares her personal journey from addiction researcher to plant medicine advocate, and explains why educat...
Oct 26, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with visionary artist and shamanic practitioner Brynja Magnusson to explore the intersection of art, ceremony, and the spiritual journey. We discuss Brynja’s apprenticeship with a Basque shaman, her creation of archetypal and divinatory systems, and how her art acts as a bridge between the mystical and the tangible. Brynja shares the symbolism behind her powerful animal-inspired paintings, he...
Oct 25, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Sabbagh, co-founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, to explore his remarkable transformation from a career in finance to pioneering work in psychedelic-assisted therapy. We discuss Jonathan’s personal healing journey through Ayahuasca and Ketamine therapy, which inspired him to create an accessible, therapist-centered model for delivering psychedelic care. Together, we unpack how Journey Clinical empowers lice...
Oct 12, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we speak with returning guest Charles Lazarus, a pioneer in the global mycology and psilocybin industry, to explore Jamaica’s evolving role in the international psychedelic supply chain. We discuss Charles’s groundbreaking exports of legal psilocybin products, the complex logistics behind international regulations, and the collaborative process of cultivating mushrooms for therapeutic use. Charles also shares insights into his re...
Oct 09, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with researcher Mia Cosco to explore her groundbreaking work on psychedelics and women’s health. We discuss the “Code Red” study, which investigates how psychedelics may help alleviate pain related to the menstrual cycle. Mia shares both her personal and professional journey, from her early research in child development to her passion for bridging Western science with indigenous plant medicin...
Oct 09, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Colette Condorcita, founder of Neurodelics, to explore her remarkable journey through trauma, healing, and the transformative power of psychedelics. Colette shares her story of surviving a spinal cord injury as a teenager, the profound out-of-body experiences that shaped her path, and how these moments inspired decades of study in altered states of consciousness, shamanic practices, and ...
Oct 09, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode of Psychedelic Conversations, we speak with Jamie Blazquez and Artem Smirnov at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado. We explore their personal journeys with psychedelics, Jamie’s rooted in a deep commitment to suicide prevention and healing from early trauma, and Artem’s shaped by reconnecting with presence and authenticity in his life. Together, they share how these experiences inspired the creation of Normaliz...
Oct 09, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Steven Zeiler, a physician at Johns Hopkins University, shares his groundbreaking research exploring how psychedelics might aid stroke recovery. We discuss the global impact of stroke, the limitations of current therapies, and the brain’s natural “early repair mechanisms.” Dr. Zeiler explains how psychedelics may reopen critical periods of neuroplasticity, offering hope for patients even years after a stroke. Together, we exp...
Oct 09, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we explore Scarlett's unique perspective on psychedelics, birth, and healing. We discuss the importance of connection within the psychedelic community, Scarlett’s work as a midwife and doula, and how plant medicines may help break down the “picket fences” of conditioning. Together, we reflect on sensitive questions around psychedelics in pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, while acknowledging cultural differences and the ne...
Oct 09, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast! In this episode we discuss Sogyu's early psychedelic awakening in the 1960s, how LSD shaped his spiritual path, and his decade of rigorous Buddhist training. Sogyu shares the vision behind Yamauto – his Woodstock-style peace gathering festival – and the off-grid ecovillage and alternative school he founded in Japan. We dive into the challenges and possibilities of psychedelics in a culture where they remain underground, the importance of integrat...
Oct 08, 2025•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
