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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.  Fanmail Support the show

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.  Fanmail Support the show

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.  Fanmail Support the show

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". Fanmail Support the show

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.  Fanmail Support the show

"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. Fanmail Support the show

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. Fanmail Support the show

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.  Fanmail Support the show

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! Fanmail Support the show

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.  Fanmail Support the show

Carlos talks about his Chicago Marathon experience, his economic perspective on the cost of living in California vs Texas, income inequalities, and the state of the union. We talk about the evolution of politics in the USA, the difference between Obama's victory and Trump's victory, and the state of the economy as a whole today including stocks and dogecoin. Fanmail Support the show

Guest #59 is a native New Yorker working at an immigration center. We talk about the challenges and opportunities NYC and the country as a whole has as immigration numbers seemingly increase. His identity is withheld for job security reasons. Fanmail Support the show

Kyntel Hines is currently in school for Healthcare Administration. We talk about the future of the industry and jobs in general surrounding artificial intelligence. We also talk about value of higher education in society, not worrying about things you cannot control, his love of running, and diet. Fanmail Support the show

Seagh Mulligan is a tattoo artist who opened up his own shop, Wild Heart Tattoo Shop, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Seagh opens up about his struggles with alcohol addiction, his journey to becoming sober, and how this life decision helped him open up his business. We also talk about the beauty of life and how, of all times on earth, now is the best time to be alive and present.  Fanmail Support the show

The people of Latin America 'are the most ignorant, the most bigoted, the most superstitious of all the Roman Catholics in Christendom.' Any attempt to promote democratic governments in Latin America would be 'as absurd as similar plans would be to establish democracies among the birds, beast, and fishes.' - President John Adams ... Miguel Ramirez tells his story of beating the odds to become a software engineer living in Mexico City, originally from Tlaxcala. We talk extensively about the troubles of Mexico and Latin America, from the Spanish conquest, to corrupt politicians, lack of schools and electricity, the lack of law enforcement, lack of economic opportunity, racism, and the interference of USA. We also highlight the beauty of Mexico, how perspective and appreciation matters, and the power of psychedelics. Fanmail Support the show