Drugs, drugs, drugs. Almost everyone uses them. Almost everyone has an opinion about them. Drug policy pioneer Ethan Nadelmann gets to the bottom of our strange relationship to drugs by talking with those who love them, hate them, and study them. We’d love to hear your stories and ideas. Send us a note at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 1-833-PSYCHO-0 (1-833-779-2460).
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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, res ...
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Changeworking is a show for practitioners and coaches who help their clients create change. Host Ruckus Skye engages in conversations with internationally renowned hypnosis and changework expert and trainer James Tripp. Discussions include tools & techniques, concepts and insights, and changework philosophy for the working practitioner.
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Physicians routinely diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions across multiple clinical areas. Whether it’s a condition studied for decades or an emerging infection, comprehensive diagnostic testing is enabling faster and more effective care to drive better patient outcomes. In fact, most medical decisions are based at least partly on lab testing! On The Results Are In from Quest Diagnostics®, we are joined by diagnostics industry leaders who support providers in optimizing care pathwa ...
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Life & Health Coach Tiffany Walters hosts a monthly podcast exploring experiences with shame and how it gets in the way of being our best selves. The podcast also promotes the concept of each individual radiating their brilliance and making their unique contributions without engaging in competition or comparison. Watch all video recordings at: https://bit.ly/2JYGe8S
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The department hosts a range of conferences, lectures, workshops and other events, some of which are featured on this page, including our graduate research students’ conference which provides students with an opportunity to present their research findings, and an HIV/AIDS day.
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Sylvio Burcescu MD tackles a variety of issues relating to psychiatry in a manner that is accessible to both newly interested and advanced learners. No mystical or spiritual fiction. Only logic, reason and randomization -, double blinding - placebo controlled based conclusions.
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Screening is the First Line of Defense: Testing for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, & HIV
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18:57In this episode of Results Are In by Quest Diagnostics, Jen Jenkins is joined by Dr. Meghan W. Starolis, Senior Science Director of Infectious Disease at Quest Diagnostics, to discuss the importance of universal screening for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. Dr. Starolis explains the CDC’s latest recommendations, the real-world impact of co-infec…
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In this episode, Ruckus and James explore the idea of showmanship and performance in effective changework, drawing connections between hypnosis, shamanism, acting, and public speaking. The conversation covers practical techniques for incorporating performance elements into coaching and therapy, the distinction between information versus evocation, …
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Episode 08 - Tori Deal: The Challenge Within
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58:36Episode 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…
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Identity: How shifts in self-concept can transform
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40:43In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James Tripp dive deep into one of the most fundamental aspects of human psychology: identity. They explore how who you think you are directly shapes how you behave, and why all meaningful change work requires some shift in identity. Ruckus discovers that simply changing the language from "identity" to "s…
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Enhancing Cancer Treatment Decisions with Ultrasensitive MRD Testing
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19:57Across oncology care, clinicians are facing a growing demand for precision tools that go beyond standard imaging and protein biomarkers. In this episode of Results Are In by Quest Diagnostics, host Jesus Izaguirre-Carbonell welcomes Dr. Thomas P. Slavin Jr., Chief Clinical Officer of Molecular Oncology and Medical Director for Haystack MRD at Quest…
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Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist
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1:11:06Episode 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…
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What does it really mean when a client “goes psychoactive”? In this episode, Ruckus and James explore how deep engagement emerges — not from force, but from slowing down, dropping judgment, and leaning into possibility. From metaphors to memory reconsolidation, this conversation unpacks what makes transformation feel alive. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – I…
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🎙️ Where do our beliefs come from—and how many of them do we actually know we have? In this episode, Ruckus and James dig deep into the murky, layered world of unconscious beliefs and the way they silently shape our reality. From invisible operating systems to emotional trances masquerading as truth, this conversation unpacks the complexity of beli…
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Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS): A Dangerous, Widespread Public Health Issue
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26:21In this episode of Results are In by Quest Diagnostics, Dr. Jack Kain joins Jason Suomala to explain the threat of novel psychoactive substances and how Quest's updated testing panel helps providers identify what's being used and treat patients with more confidence. They break down what providers need to know about NPS classes like designer benzodi…
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Episode 06: Luke Storey - The Life Stylist
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1:01:12Episode 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…
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🎙️ Changeworking — S1E7: Mind Shifts & Meta-Awareness What does it mean to witness your own process? In this episode, Ruckus and James explore the power of meta-awareness in changework — both for ourselves and for our clients. From recognizing when a mind shift occurs, to understanding how trance and identity are often one and the same, this conver…
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Parts Work: The Multiplicity of the Mind
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1:03:17In this episode, hosts Ruckus and James Tripp explore the concept of "parts work" - the idea that our minds consist of multiple parts or subpersonalities rather than a single unified self. They discuss how recognizing and working with these different parts can be a powerful framework for personal change and therapeutic practice. Both hosts share pe…
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Episode 05 - Mary Olivar and Olivia MacDonell: The ACT Conference
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1:04:28Episode 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 …
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EPISODE SUMMARY Ruckus and James talk about the different ways our brain hemispheres process information and experience the world. James discusses insights from Ian McGilchrist's book "The Master and His Emissary," explaining how the left hemisphere tends toward linear, control-oriented thinking while the right hemisphere offers more holistic, part…
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EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James discuss the transformative power of curiosity in changework sessions. They talk about how curiosity serves as an essential counterforce to fear and reactivity, creating a space where genuine exploration and change can occur and how practitioners can cultivate curiosity both within t…
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EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Ruckus and James Tripp dive into the world of timeline techniques and memory reconsolidation—tools that can create profound, lasting change for clients and practitioners alike. Ruckus shares his personal enthusiasm for timeline work, revealing how it has transformed both his client sessions and his own healing journ…
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Helping Yourself, Helping Others, & Being Human
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47:44In this episode, Ruckus and James discuss the paradox of being changeworkers who sometimes struggle to apply their own tools to themselves. They explore the power of being genuine with clients and how sometimes the most effective approach is simply being human. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and theme overview 00:50 James discusses his journey with …
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Episode 04: Jim Fadiman and Jordan Gruber - Microdosing: Everything you need to know
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1:07:01Episode 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 microdosi…
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Creative Changework: Making Tools Your Own
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42:29In this debut episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James explore how practitioners can adapt and personalize tools, frameworks, and protocols to make them more effective. Through historical examples and personal experiences, they discuss why creativity and flexibility in changework often yields better results than rigid adherence to standardized pr…
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Episode 03: Dennis Walker - Satire, Mushrooms and More
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1:01:36Episode 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 psych…
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Integrating Blood-Based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Risk Assessment
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26:31In this episode of Results are In by Quest Diagnostics, Amanda Benson is joined by Dr. Michael Racke, Medical Director for Neurology at Quest Diagnostics, to discuss the groundbreaking role blood-based biomarkers play in assessing Alzheimer’s disease risk. Dr. Racke shares his expert insights on how these biomarkers are revolutionizing early risk d…
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Welcome to The Results Are In from Quest Diagnostics, where host Amanda Benson dives into the critical role of diagnostics in shaping the future of healthcare. Join industry-leading experts as they explore how comprehensive testing supports faster, more effective care and drives better patient outcomes across a wide range of clinical areas. From un…
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Episode 02 - John Mackey: The Whole Story
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1:04:19Episode 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…
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Episode 01 - East Forest: Music for Mushrooms
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1:04:22Psychedelics 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. T…
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Psychoactive Drugs and Mental Health: Trends, Research & Lifestyle Pt 2
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31:39Part 2: Sam Vaillancourt is currently an academic researcher in the lab of Boris Heifets at Stanford Medicine. In lab, he studies how MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin can be harnessed as therapeutics for brain disorders like depression and PTSD. Sam and I discuss his research with psychoactive drugs in clinical and therapeutic settings as potential t…
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Psychoactive Drugs and Mental Health: Trends, Research & Lifestyle Pt 1
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35:33Part 1: Sam Vaillancourt is currently an academic researcher in the lab of Boris Heifets at Stanford Medicine. In lab, he studies how MDMA, ketamine, and psilocybin can be harnessed as therapeutics for brain disorders like depression and PTSD. Sam and I discuss his research with psychoactive drugs in clinical and therapeutic settings as potential t…
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Episode 75 - Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica
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1:10:01Episode 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 introdu…
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Episode 74 - Joe Moore, Psychedelics Today
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1:04:16Episode 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 keta…
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Women & Competition: Rising Above Instinct Pt 2
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26:54Part 2: Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention at the University of Ottawa where she is cross-appointed as a full professor in Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education and the School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr. Vaillancourt is also a member of the Brain an…
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Episode 73 - Court Wing - Chronic Pain and Psychedelics
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1:07:55Episode 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 suff…
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Women & Competition: Rising Above Instinct Pt 1
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28:00Part 1: Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention at the University of Ottawa where she is cross-appointed as a full professor in Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education and the School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences. Dr. Vaillancourt is also a member of the Brain an…
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Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human Optimization
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1:14:51Episode 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 effec…
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Episode 71 - Yvie Oddly, Psychedelic Drag
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57:31Episode 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 …
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From Always Wanting Perfection to Embracing the Small Achievements Pt 2
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35:09Part 2: My guest Nicole Kennedy is a Pilates Instructor and small business owner. After a 6-year career with the San Francisco Ballet, she founded "Empowered Body Pilates" in 2016, starting out as a one-man-band. Today, Nicole works with a team of 4 instructors and is currently mentoring 4 aspiring instructors through the industry's most rigorous P…
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From Always Wanting Perfection to Embracing the Small Achievements Pt 1
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30:00Part 1: My guest Nicole Kennedy is a Pilates Instructor and small business owner. After a 6-year career with the San Francisco Ballet, she founded "Empowered Body Pilates" in 2016, starting out as a one-man-band. Today, Nicole works with a team of 4 instructors and is currently mentoring 4 aspiring instructors through the industry's most rigorous P…
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Culture of Sex Education, Healthy Relationships & Pornography Pt 2
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37:03Part 2: My guest Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a nationally known speaker, author and researcher on religious sexual shame. She is professor emerita of sexuality, and marriage & family therapy and serves on the board of The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. As a preeminent voice on purity culture and Hebrew Mystic Se…
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Culture of Sex Education, Healthy Relationships & Pornography Pt 1
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36:10Part 1: My guest Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers is a nationally known speaker, author and researcher on religious sexual shame. She is professor emerita of sexuality, and marriage & family therapy and serves on the board of The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. As a preeminent voice on purity culture and Hebrew Mystic Se…
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