Altered States Category
PT232 – Dr. Ryan Westrum – Who We Are Without Medicine
In this episode, Kyle interviews clinical psychologist focusing on sexual trauma, health, and identity, and author of The Psychedelics Integration Handbook, Dr. Ryan Westrum. Westrums’…
PTSF47 – Covid, Ketamine, and Human Rights
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe are joined from Mexico by freelance journalist (who has been featured here several times) and writer of…
PT231 – Dr. Hassan Tetteh – Human Care Over Health Care
In this episode, Kyle interviews board-certified heart and lung transplant surgeon and author, most recently of The Art of Human Care, Dr. Hassan Tetteh. Tetteh…
PTSF 46 – Patents, Prohibition, Health, and Happiness
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe cover several news stories, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison creating a Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation masters program, a…
PT230 – Penny White of NeonMind Biosciences
In this episode, Joe interviews Vancouver-based serial entrepreneur, co-founder, president, and CEO of Better Plant Sciences Inc., and founder and CEO of NeonMind Biosciences, Penny…
PTSF 45
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe first talk about some great news stories pushing forward the psychedelic movement: Massachusetts General Hospital creating the…
PT229 – Dr. Matthew Johnson – What is Consciousness?
In this episode, Kyle and Joe interview Dr. Matthew Johnson: Professor at Johns Hopkins, writer of the recent paper, “Consciousness, Religion, and Gurus: Pitfalls of…
PTSF 44 (with Colin Thompson, director of "Light Years")
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle (or “Jimmy New Jersey”)’s spot is taken by Vermont-based filmmaker Colin Thompson, and Joe interviews him about his newest…
PT228 – Deborah Snyder from Synergetic Press
In this episode, Joe interviews Director of ecological think tank The Institute of Ecotechnics, and publisher and CEO of Synergetic Press, Deborah Snyder. Snyder talks…
PTSF 43
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe cover a crazy story about a man who injected psilocybin tea, only to end up having fungi…
PT227- Dr. Anne Wagner – Couples Therapy, MDMA, and MAPS
In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Anne Wagner: Toronto-based clinical psychologist, founder of Remedy (a mental health clinic combining therapy with research through their corresponding…
PTSF 42
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe talk about last week’s incident at the US Capitol and point out that the most recognizable figure…
PT226 – Veronika Gold & Harvey Schwartz from Polaris Insight Center
In this episode, Kyle interviews psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist, Veronika Gold, and author and clinical psychologist, Harvey Schwartz. They are co-founders (and…
PTSF 41 (with Mendel Kaelen of Wavepaths)
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle takes the week off and Joe jumps into the podcast backlog for his conversation with who he describes as…
PT225 – Gary Michael Smith, Esq. – Psychedelic Law
In this episode, Joe interviews author of Psychedelica Lex, general counsel to the Peyote Way Church of God, founder and president of the Arizona Cannabis…
PTSF 40
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe have a discussion about spirituality and spiritual development. Joe was rubbed the wrong way by a podcast…
PT224 – Dr. Dan Engle – The Concussion Repair Manual
In this episode, Joe interviews Medical Director of the Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine, consultant to Onnit Labs, consultant to several international treatment centers, and…
PTSF 39 (with Jonas and Kristina of the Psychedelic Literacy Fund)
In today’s Christmas episode of Solidarity Friday, Kyle and Joe take a break from the news and instead sit down with Jonas Di Gregorio and…
PT223 – Daniel Carcillo – Life After Sports
In this episode, Joe interviews “Car Bomb”- the 9-year NHL veteran, 2-time Stanley Cup winner (as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks), founder of The…
PTSF 38
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe talk about what they’ve been up to in the last few weeks: doing drugs! Kyle first tells…
PT222 – Dr. Thomas of Clarity Psychiatry
In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Thomas of Clarity Psychiatry in Boulder, Colorado. Thomas first discusses what he initially looks for in patients (low-lying fruit…
PTSF 37
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Kyle and Joe sit down and discuss several topics in the news. First, they congratulate co-founder of Psymposia, President of…
PT221 – Bennet Zelner – The Pollination Approach
In this episode, Joe interviews Ph.D., Professor at the University of Maryland focusing on economics and global business studies, Advisory Board Member of the Usona…
PTSF 36
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, after a short and much-needed break, Kyle and Joe return, but don’t really touch on any news. This time, they…
PT220 – Susan Hess Logeais – The Way of the Psychonaut
In this episode, Joe interviews writer, director, and producer of the recent documentary, “The Way of the Psychonaut: Stanislav Grof’s Journey of Consciousness,” Susan Hess…
PTSF 35 (with Brian Muraresku)
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, the typical Solidarity Fridays format is switched up yet again, this time with Joe interviewing author of best-selling book, The…
PT219 – Tania de Jong – Mind Medicine Australia
In this episode, Kyle and Joe interview singer, speaker, social entrepreneur, and founder of numerous charities and organizations, Tania de Jong. What brings de Jong…
PTSF 34 (with Craig Heacock)
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, the typical Solidarity Fridays format is switched up again, this time with Joe interviewing podcast host and psychiatrist specializing in…
PT218 – Dena Justice – How to Beat Anxiety
In this episode, Joe interviews Psychedelics Today’s first 3-time guest, Dena Justice of the Ecstatic Collective. They discuss the ins and outs of something we’re…
PTSF 33
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle review all of the big wins from the U.S. election, from Oregon decriminalizing drug possession and legalizing…
PT217 – Erika Dyck – Canadian Psychedelic History
In this episode, Joe interviews Ph.D., Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, and author specializing in the history of psychedelics and their relation to the…
PTSF 32 (with Will Hall)
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle continue their conversation from last week with Will Hall: therapist, host of the Madness Radio podcast, author…
PT216 – Dr. Lynn Marie Morski – The Psychedelic Medicine Association
In this episode, Joe interviews MD, attorney, host of the Plant Medicine podcast, and founder of the Psychedelic Medicine Association, Dr. Lynn Marie Morski. She…
PT Solidarity Fridays – Episode 31 (with Will Hall)
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle switch things up and take a break from news stories. Instead, they interview therapist, host of the…
PT215 – Cultivating Connections – The Power of Rituals
In this episode, Joe interviews Ryan and Rory of Cultivating Connections, a Vermont-based nonprofit and podcast dedicated to fostering deeper connections between themselves and the…
PT Solidarity Fridays – Episode 30
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and discuss some very scientific (read: hard to understand) articles. First, they talk about one…
PT214 – Dr. Michael Sapiro – Engaged Spirituality: Bringing the Mystical Into the Ordinary
In this episode, Kyle interviews Doctor of Psychology, faculty member at Esalen Institute, Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Dharma teacher, and former Buddhist…
PT Solidarity Fridays – Episode 29
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and discuss a recent segment on CNN highlighting Brian Muraresku’s book, The Immortality Key: The…
PT213 – Dr. Matt Brown – Osteopathy and Exploring Energy
In this episode, Joe speaks with Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Psychiatrist (specializing in the treatment of OCD), and Psychedelics Today Advisory Board member, Dr. Matt…
PTSF 28
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and discuss several items in the news, including Mark Zuckerberg donating $500,000 towards Oregon’s Measure…
PT212 – Zoe Helene – Colonization, Coevolution, and Cosmic Sisterhood
In this episode, Joe interviews environmental and cultural activist, founder of advocacy group Cosmic Sister, and purveyor of psychedelic feminism, Zoe Helene. In this very…
Solidarity Fridays 27
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and dissect 3 recent items in the news. First, they discuss a 2-year study on…
Del Jolly – Psilocybin, Concussions and Unlimited Sciences' Mission
In this episode, Joe interviews Del Jolly: co-founder and Director of psychedelic research nonprofit Unlimited Sciences, previous Business Development Manager at Charlotte’s Web, previous Outreach…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 26
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and discuss recent items in the news. They first discuss an update to last week’s…
Vanessa LeMaistre – Embracing a Path to Spiritual Discovery
In this episode, Joe interviews shaman, motivational speaker, author, minister, and healer, Vanessa LeMaistre. LeMaistre talks about her path towards shamanism: from being told she…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 25
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss recent items in the news and dive into cannabis-assisted psychotherapy after Joe recently helped with his…
Ash – CBD, Nootropics, and Micro1p
In this episode, Joe interviews Ash: Netherlands-based psychedelic entrepreneur with his hands in many psychedelic spaces- drug manufacturing company Synergy Trading, nootropics company Cerebra Nootropics,…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 24
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss several recent items in the news that further the advancement of psychedelics, including: Canadian company Havn…
Wade Davis – Ayahuasca and a New Hope for Colombia
In this episode, Joe interviews Wade Davis: Ph.D., Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, explorer, ethnobotanist, star of the recent documentary, “El…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 23
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle discuss recent items in the news. They cover a new LSD microdose trial to study the effects…
Sara Reed – Ketamine Therapy Through a Culturally Responsible Lens
In this episode, Joe and Kyle interview Sara Reed, MS, LMFT, creator of Mind’s Eye Health Solutions, and Director of Psychedelic Services at the Behavioral…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 22
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle have, in Joe’s words, “a wildly rambling show.” They cover topics in the news, including MAPS’ recent…
Dr. LaMisha Hill – The Fight for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. LaMisha Hill, licensed Counseling Psychologist, board member of the Alameda County Psychological Association, and Director of Multicultural Affairs for…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 21
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and discuss recent items in the news, including the passing of Tav Sparks; author, therapist,…
Jerry and Julie Brown PhD- Healing Through Mystical Experience
In this episode, Joe interviews Julie and Jerry Brown. Jerry (Ph.D.) is an author and activist, who served as founding professor of anthropology at Florida…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 20
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle talk about recent items in the news and dive deep into Stan Grof’s work, different types of…
Court Wing – Pain and Its Relationship to the Mind
In this episode, Joe interviews Court Wing: early adopter of kettlebell training, earner of a 3rd degree black belt in Ki-Aikido, first certified CrossFit instructor…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 19
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and talk about recent items in the news, and dive deep into analyzing 2 articles…
John Selby – Professional Guidance Integrating Marijuana and Mindfulness
In today’s episode, Joe speaks with spiritual coach, author, and creator of the upcoming High Together app, John Selby. Selby’s most recent book is titled…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 18
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down to discuss recent topics in the news and analyze the ongoing debate of decriminalization vs.…
Lauren Taus – Wellness through Yoga, Meditation and Psychotherapy
In today’s episode, Kyle interviews Lauren Taus: yoga instructor with 20 years of experience, host of the Inbodied Life podcast, and psychotherapist specializing in ketamine-assisted…
Solidarity Fridays – Week 17
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and discuss two news stories emerging from Portland, Oregon- first, paramilitary-like federal agents showing up…
Dr. Malin Vedøy Uthaug – Ayahuasca and 5-MeO-DMT Research
In this episode, Kyle speaks with Imperial College London research assistant and past guest, Dr. Malin Vedøy Uthaug, who just earned her doctorate and published…
Solidarity Fridays- Week 16
In today’s Solidarity Fridays episode, Joe and Kyle sit down and talk about various topics in the news and dive deep into somatic psychology. They…