The Almaz & G Podcast

The Almaz & G Podcast

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The Almaz & G Podcast episodes

  • S2EP5 with Joseph Holcomb Adams Part 2

    A bioethicist, a community health commissioner, a journalist, an educator, and an advisor. Joseph packs this episode with perspectives that are both necessary and informative. A conversation that won't disappoint!

    On this episode, we talk about:

    Informed consent in psychedelic research.

    Meaning making and cultural assumptions.
    Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for studies.
    Suggestibility aspect of psychedelic use.
    Screenings, guidance, and other ethical imperatives.
    And a very interesting ibogaine story!

    You can find Joe's work in a number of different places, some of which you can find below. https://doubleblindmag.com/author/joseph-holcomb-adams/ https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/5-questions-for-joseph-holcomb-adams

    1 hr 25 min
  • S2EP5 with Joseph Holcomb Adams Part 1


    A bioethicist, a community health commissioner, a journalist, an educator, and an advisor. Joseph packs this episode with perspectives that are both necessary and informative. A conversation that won't disappoint!

    On this episode, we talk about:

    Informed consent in psychedelic research.

    Neuro-ethics.

    Psychedelics as a novel neuropharmacological tool and research ethics in psychedelics.
    The mystical experience questionnaire, the opportunity costs of  structures and models that super impose onto experiences and sensitivities to different influences.
    Psychedelics as super placebos that gesture at internal processes, activating processes in the mind, brain, body complex, the ethical imperative to engage in alternative research, and oh so much more!

    You can find Joe's work in a number of different places, some of which you can find below.
    https://doubleblindmag.com/author/joseph-holcomb-adams/
    https://themicrodose.substack.com/p/5-questions-for-joseph-holcomb-adams


    1 hr 8 min
  • S2EP4 with Tim Sae Koo

    In this episode, you can expect a conversation that leaves you feeling energized, and maybe either curious or called to the medicine.


    Some of the things we talk about:
    Why preparation before and integration after a medicine journey is important.
    Using highly emotional moments in the medicine journey to anchor new agreements.

    How we can shift consciousness in ways that meets people where they are at.

    Having a practice of reverence, allowing ourselves to receive these medicines as allies.
    Surrendering to Service and letting the universe reciprocate.
    Developing a deep trust for the medicine to connect with them as allies.
    The power of words.
    And oh so much more!

    You can find Tim in a variety of places, some of which are listed below.

    https://twitter.com/timsaekoo
    https://www.1heart.com/team/tim-sae-koo/
    https://www.instagram.com/timsaekoo
    https://www.timsaekoo.com/

    1 hr 5 min
  • S2EP3 with Mohawk, the Educator.

    This episode is all about harm reduction, safe drug use, and much more!


    It's okay to do drugs. Be safe when you're doing them. 

    Find Mohawk below.


    https://nigelbrunsdon.com/product/mohawk-the-educator/
    https://mohawktheeducator.tumblr.com/


    1 hr 39 min
  • S2EP2 with Dr. Ivan Casselman

    Incredible episode with Dr. Ivan Casselman, Chief Psychedelic Officer at Havn Life.

    Some of my favourite moments on this episode include his thoughts on the mind as a vessel for a collective of human potential; 

    Havn's modus operandi to be medicine to the people;

    The effects of Salt and Alcohol on the body.
    The origins of psychedelic mushrooms and the importance of epigenetics, quality control and consistency in production and distribution of psychedelic mushroom strains. And so much more!

    Find Dr. Casselman at Havn Life below

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/havnlife/

    1 hr 1 min
  • S2EP1 With Ukot Umezinne Part 2

    Some of my favourite quotes from this episode!  "Africa is blessed with problems, so that means there are so many opportunities to be a solution. Recognizing gaps and recognizing opportunities in the gaps."

    "Tech is what is powering the future and sales is what powers businesses."

    "Once I'm stretched, I can never go back. I've built new capacity."

    "If you want to make a big impact, solve big problems. Don't shy away from problems."

    Connect with Ukot on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukotumezinne/

    55 min
  • S2EP1 With Ukot Umezinne

    Some of my favourite quotes from this episode!


    "Africa is blessed with problems, so that means there are so many opportunities to be a solution. Recognizing gaps and recognizing opportunities in the gaps."

    "Tech is what is powering the future and sales is what powers businesses."

    "Once I'm stretched, I can never go back. I've built new capacity."

    "If you want to make a big impact, solve big problems. Don't shy away from problems." 


    Connect with Ukot on LinkedIn.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukotumezinne/




    41 min
  • Meet Isaac aka Izo Dreamchaser, a dancer, an artist, a teacher, and founder, inspiring people through dance and art.

    Today's episode we meet Isaac, a man of many talents, and a story of passion and determination.

    He's the kind of person who dreams and then makes the dream happen.
    The kind of person that gets other people excited and engaged in making something happen.

    His leadership is clear in his actions and his perseverance, and his passion for empowering others to achieve their goals. He is the founder and director of AfroBeatsVan, a Vancouver based dance company offering classes and events.

    Get educated and inspired. Get empowered and fired up. Get dancing!
    Check out AfroBeatsVan and Isaac below.

    @afrobeats_van
    @izo_dreamchaser

    58 min
  • Meet the Stolbie sisters, creatives, entrepreneurs, witches, philanthropists, and manifesters.

    Entrepreneur sister duo aka The Witches of Grasstown are trailblazing in the emerging cannabis and psychedelics industries, working in media, event production, philanthropy, consulting + more.


    They are on a journey of transformation, transmutation, and ascension, creating and speaking into life with passion and precision. Get to know this dynamic duo, and connect with their souls as they share candidly on life, work, the inner journey, and ofcourse Cannabis.

    Connect with them below, and be sure to show them some love!
    https://www.stolbiesisters.com
    Instagram: @stolbiesisters


    Featured in The Georgia Straight - Trailblazers 2019
    Featured in The Daily Hive - Women in the lead: Meet 30 of BC's inspiring entrepreneurs

    1 hr 14 min
  • Meet Alissa, lifelong entrepreneur, resilient leader, and boss lady, always brave, never complacent.

    A multipotentialite, an adventurer, an advocate, a leader, an entrepreneur, and a stoic.

    Alissa is a woman of many talents, and many experiences to match the talent.
    She takes chances, she learns fast, she masters, and then does it all over again.

    How does she keep it all together? What motivates her? And where will she head next?

    Find out on this episode, and connect with her below.
    https://www.timelessresults.com/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissadomingue/

    47 min

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