#015 Peter Reitano: Feeling profound awe on psychedelics

#015 Peter Reitano: Feeling profound awe on psychedelics

Author: Ray Christian October 8, 2021 Duration: 36:02
Summary: We talk with Peter Reitano — founder and CEO of Gwella Mushroom — about profound awe, psychedelics as a mirror, and their non-psychedelic microdosing Mojo gummies. Peter discusses lessons we can learn from cannabis legalization, being a victim of your own bullying, and psychedelics as a tool for secular spirituality. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Seattle decriminalizes magic mushrooms; psychedelic "training wheels" program (0:36) — Mojo and non-psychedelic microdosing (2:15) —...

Hosted by Ray Christian, Psy Diaries sits at the curious intersection of clinical science and profound personal transformation. This isn't just another health podcast; it's a series of deep, often surprising conversations with doctors, researchers, and therapists who are actively exploring the frontiers of the mind. You'll hear firsthand accounts and rigorous analysis about the resurgence of psychedelic compounds, moving beyond sensational headlines to understand the real mechanisms at play. Episodes delve into how these ancient and modern substances are being re-examined for mental health, from alleviating deep-seated trauma to facilitating those ineffable mystical experiences that can redefine a person's worldview. The discussion naturally extends to the broader cultural shift-the so-called mushroom renaissance-and its ripple effects on therapy, spirituality, and even our legal frameworks. Tune in for a thoughtful, evidence-informed dialogue that respects both the potency of the compounds and the complexity of the human psyche, all while navigating the practical realities of integrating these discoveries into our daily lives and society. Each episode aims to replace stigma with understanding, offering nuanced perspectives on how these powerful tools affect not just individual minds, but the collective world around us.
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#029 Robbie Bent: altered states without the "woo-woo" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Summary: We talk with Robbie Bent — CEO of Othership — about a trojan horse for altered states, re-scripting thought patterns, plus a custom trip protocol (ketamine + psilocybin + a 3 hour massage). Highlights: — NUGGET…
#028 Ryan Munevar: legalize psilocybin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:40
We talk with Ryan Munevar — Campaign Director of DecriminalizeCA — about the hurdles on the path of legalization for psychedelics, specifically Psilocybe mushrooms and what can be learned from the legal evolution of Cann…
#027 Danny Motyka: psychedelics as a prophylactic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:19
Summary: We talk with Danny Motyka — CEO of Psygen — about LSD vs magic mushrooms, ego death on ketamine, and how psychedelic brains react to trauma. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Health Canada allows physicians to…
#026 Chad Conner: a consciousness "download" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:02
Summary: We talk with Chad Conner — CEO and cofounder of Mycrodose Therapeutics — about obtaining DEA licenses, opening up the spiritual dimension, and when your consciousness realizes what's possible. Highlights: — NUGG…
#025 Ronan Levy: discovering joy that's hiding in plain sight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:59
Summary: We talk with Ronan Levy — executive director of Field Trip Health — about the cost of acting with principle, knowing when to take risks, and finding joy. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: New York bill to legal…
#024 Ben Westhoff: time to reschedule psychedelics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
Summary: We talk with Ben Westhoff — award winning reporter and author of Fentanyl, Inc — about LSD on a mountain hike, hip hop artist arrest records, and magic mushrooms at a work conference. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A…
#023 David Champion: the dawn of a decriminalization deluge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:20
Summary: We talk with David Champion — CEO and Founder of Maya Health — about the discovery of intentional psychedelics, beating nicotine with one session, and what it's like to lead a successful decriminalization campai…
#022 Andrew Jones: a psychedelic "eureka!" moment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
We talk with Dr. Andrew Jones - Scientific Advisor at PsyBio - about "cool" molecules, recreational use of psychedelics and his research on magic mushrooms. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: Detroit has decriminalized m…
#021 Chris Moreau: don't let fear stop science [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
Summary: We talk with Chris Moreau — CEO of Algernon Pharmaceutics— about psychedelics for neural growth, drug repurposing, and the path to clinical trial approvals. Highlights: — NUGGET AND A NOODLE: UK prime minister p…
#020 Peter van der Heyden: synchronicity and psychedelic manufacturing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:14
Episode summary: We talk with Peter van der Heyden — Chief Science Officer of Psygen — about the paradoxical depths of the now, life-changing experiences on psychedelics, and manufacturing pharmaceutical grade psychedeli…