Once regarded as breakthrough drugs in the treatment of a wide range of psychiatric illnesses and addictive conditions, psychedelics were the subject of a major moral panic in the sixties because of their counter cultural associations. Research and treatment centres were shut down and the drugs relegated to Class A illegal substances. The last ten years have seen renewed and growing interest and research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. Dr Roberta Murphy is an Irish psychiatrist working in the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London.  In conversation with Nuala O’Connor she talks about her work in Imperial’s Centre for Psychedelic Research and ‘PSILODEP 2’, the clinical trial set up to test the potential of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) in the treatment of depression. Dr Roberta Murphy | Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research In conversation with Nuala O’Connor | Ireland’s Edge <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Once regarded as breakthrough drugs in the treatment of a wide range of psychiatric illnesses and addictive conditions, psychedelics were the subject of a major moral panic in the sixties because of their counter cultural associations. Research and treatment centres were shut down and the drugs relegated to Class A illegal substances. The last ten years have seen renewed and growing interest and research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics. Dr Roberta Murphy is an Irish psychiatrist working in the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London. In conversation with Nuala O’Connor she talks about her work in Imperial’s Centre for Psychedelic Research and ‘PSILODEP 2’, the clinical trial set up to test the potential of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) in the treatment of depression. Dr Roberta Murphy | Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research In conversation with Nuala O’Connor | Ireland’s Edge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once regarded as breakthrough drugs in the treatment of a wide range of psychiatric illnesses and addictive conditions, psychedelics were the subject of a major moral panic in the sixties because of their counter cultural associations. Research and treatment centres were shut down and the drugs relegated to Class A illegal substances. The last ten years have seen renewed and growing interest and research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.&nbsp;Dr Roberta Murphy is an Irish psychiatrist working in the Department of Brain Sciences at Imperial College London.&nbsp; In conversation with Nuala O’Connor she talks about her work in Imperial’s Centre for Psychedelic Research and ‘PSILODEP 2’, the clinical trial set up to test the potential of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) in the treatment of depression. Dr Roberta Murphy | Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research&nbsp;In conversation with Nuala O’Connor | Ireland’s Edge Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

ALTERED STATES: Dr Roberta Murphy

Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane,&nbsp;Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast&nbsp;shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics. Coming up this season 6, "Welcome Here, Kind Stranger": Reporter at Large – A Conversation with Ed Caesar / Bearing Witness – Voices and Testimonies from Gaza and Palestine /&nbsp;The Tide Is High – Protecting Ireland’s Coastal Future / Rage Against the Machine? AI and Its Discontents / "What’s Left?" – A Conversation with Dimi Reider / Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile – Housing, Gentrification &amp; the Gaeltacht / The Maker Makes – The Art of Irish Craft / "Weak Become Heroes" – Culture, Coalition and DIY Collectivism /&nbsp;Rabharta Gaeilge – The Irish Language Resurgence Featuring (A-Z):Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, Gaeltacht housing campaigner and spokesperson for BÁNÚ / Anike Tyrrell, Founder and Creative Director at J. Hill’s Standard / Caoimhe Butterly, Human-rights campaigner, educator, filmmaker and psychotherapist / Carole Cadwalladr, Investigative journalist and writer / Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Poet and broadcaster / Didi Ronan, Founder of eco-guesthouse Native / Dimi Reider, Journalist / Domino Whisker, Artist / Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF’s operations in Palestine / Ed Caesar, Author and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker / Emma Ferrari, Irish-language broadcaster and writer / Gemma Dunleavy, Artist and musician / Hugo Byrne, Knife-maker / Lava La Rue, Multidisciplinary artist and creative / Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer and housing policy analyst at TU Dublin / Martha Farrell, Co-founder of the Maharees Conservation Association CLG /&nbsp;Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at Trinity College Dublin / Niamh McIntyre, Senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism / Peadar Ó Goill, Creative director, photographer and filmmaker / Roisin Kiberd, Writer / Shampain, DJ and presenter / Una Mullally, Writer and journalist Things look different from the edge.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane, Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics. Coming up this season 6, "Welcome Here, Kind Stranger": Reporter at Large – A Conversation with Ed Caesar / Bearing Witness – Voices and Testimonies from Gaza and Palestine / The Tide Is High – Protecting Ireland’s Coastal Future / Rage Against the Machine? AI and Its Discontents / "What’s Left?" – A Conversation with Dimi Reider / Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile – Housing, Gentrification & the Gaeltacht / The Maker Makes – The Art of Irish Craft / "Weak Become Heroes" – Culture, Coalition and DIY Collectivism / Rabharta Gaeilge – The Irish Language Resurgence Featuring (A-Z): Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, Gaeltacht housing campaigner and spokesperson for BÁNÚ / Anike Tyrrell, Founder and Creative Director at J. Hill’s Standard / Caoimhe Butterly, Human-rights campaigner, educator, filmmaker and psychotherapist / Carole Cadwalladr, Investigative journalist and writer / Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Poet and broadcaster / Didi Ronan, Founder of eco-guesthouse Native / Dimi Reider, Journalist / Domino Whisker, Artist / Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF’s operations in Palestine / Ed Caesar, Author and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker / Emma Ferrari, Irish-language broadcaster and writer / Gemma Dunleavy, Artist and musician / Hugo Byrne, Knife-maker / Lava La Rue, Multidisciplinary artist and creative / Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer and housing policy analyst at TU Dublin / Martha Farrell, Co-founder of the Maharees Conservation Association CLG / Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at Trinity College Dublin / Niamh McIntyre, Senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism / Peadar Ó Goill, Creative director, photographer and filmmaker / Roisin Kiberd, Writer / Shampain, DJ and presenter / Una Mullally, Writer and journalist Things look different from the edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born out of the eponymous event series and presented by historian and writer Chris Kissane,&nbsp;Ireland’s Edge – The Podcast&nbsp;shares the absorbing discussions and interviews captured at Ireland's Edge in Dingle. This rich store of conversations, stories, and ideas underscore the need for open dialogue in an era of political upheaval and polarisation, exploring a wide range of critical topics. Coming up this season 6, "Welcome Here, Kind Stranger": Reporter at Large – A Conversation with Ed Caesar / Bearing Witness – Voices and Testimonies from Gaza and Palestine /&nbsp;The Tide Is High – Protecting Ireland’s Coastal Future / Rage Against the Machine? AI and Its Discontents / "What’s Left?" – A Conversation with Dimi Reider / Oró Sé do Bheatha 'Bhaile – Housing, Gentrification &amp; the Gaeltacht / The Maker Makes – The Art of Irish Craft / "Weak Become Heroes" – Culture, Coalition and DIY Collectivism /&nbsp;Rabharta Gaeilge – The Irish Language Resurgence Featuring (A-Z):Adhna Ní Bhraonáin, Gaeltacht housing campaigner and spokesperson for BÁNÚ / Anike Tyrrell, Founder and Creative Director at J. Hill’s Standard / Caoimhe Butterly, Human-rights campaigner, educator, filmmaker and psychotherapist / Carole Cadwalladr, Investigative journalist and writer / Dairena Ní Chinnéide, Poet and broadcaster / Didi Ronan, Founder of eco-guesthouse Native / Dimi Reider, Journalist / Domino Whisker, Artist / Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, Deputy Medical Coordinator of MSF’s operations in Palestine / Ed Caesar, Author and Contributing Writer at The New Yorker / Emma Ferrari, Irish-language broadcaster and writer / Gemma Dunleavy, Artist and musician / Hugo Byrne, Knife-maker / Lava La Rue, Multidisciplinary artist and creative / Lorcan Sirr, Lecturer and housing policy analyst at TU Dublin / Martha Farrell, Co-founder of the Maharees Conservation Association CLG /&nbsp;Mary Bourke, Professor of Geomorphology at Trinity College Dublin / Niamh McIntyre, Senior reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism / Peadar Ó Goill, Creative director, photographer and filmmaker / Roisin Kiberd, Writer / Shampain, DJ and presenter / Una Mullally, Writer and journalist Things look different from the edge. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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