This Is Human

Psychedelics and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy is becoming more popular and expanding faster than regulations can keep up with. I explore what individuals should look for, what to expect, and what people can do to protect themselves when exploring this type of experience. Safety is key. 

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Humans are amazing. Humans are terrible. Regardless of time, culture, or community, we are all humans. We share the same beginnings and share the same desire for comfort and respect. Psychedelics belong to all humans. 

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This is a micro-dose of psychedelic history. History is long, complex, and often lost or misrepresented. That said, there is evidence that psychedelics and humans go back thousands of years in all regions of Earth. I give a small sample of ancient psychedelic history and a quick rundown of modern psychedelic history. 

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Exploring the complex legal position of psychedelics in the USA today and the simple history of how they became highly illegal in the first place: The Nixon "War on Drugs". Nixon's domestic policy chief later admitted the war on drugs targeted Nixon's enemies: "the antiwar left and Black people".

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Quick introduction to what psychedelics are, the idea behind psychedelic assisted therapy, and my background to how I got here. This will be a 28 week series covering learnings and experiences from the one of a kind Psychedelic Therapy Training Program at Columbia University. Special thank you and love to the man who inspired this journey, David Lee from episode #54. 

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"Mr. Bob", a former drug dealer, is today a professional counselor for people who suffer from drug addiction. He shares his journey from dealing drugs, to becoming addicted, to recovery and his new career. He speaks on the role the environment and mental health play in the world of addiction.

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Dan Florio is a musician/songwriter whose last album was titled "The Moment We Hold". Dan talks to me about Buddhist philosophy and we dive into the concept of non-attachment. Marlene the puppy makes a cameo.

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At Wild Heart Tattoo Shop, Seagh talks about the importance of financial literacy and we explore the concept of money. We question if there is value in being a human and what it means to be free. 

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Not Here to Help has a reunion and we talk about lots of nonsense per usual. iPhones v Androids, Wasps, and of course Snow White. Enjoy!

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James talks to me about the general election that just occurred that re-elected Donald Trump into the White House. While we have honest disagreements, it is important to listen, understand, and respect all political views and opinions. We try to set the example of what healthy dialogue can look like when there is so much hate and division within our country. 

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