Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary
Hosted by Zach Leary, the Psychedelics Then and Now podcast (formerly the MAPS Podcast) is designed to bring you the listener into the world of psychedelic research and culture. The ever expanding world of psychedelic research and policy changes has made this era the most fascinating and vibrant in how these compounds effect the human condition. Zach has had a front row seat for within the psychedelic landscape for decades and his passion in bringing you some of the great stories, minds, research and artists within this community shines through on this podcast. This podcast is a collaboration between Zach Leary and Psychedelics Today. Please visit the Psychedelics Today website at www.psychedelicstoday.com Please visit Zach Leary's website at www.zachleary.net
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Comedian Shane Mauss drops into the episode of the podcast to bring his one and only fantastasical wit and insights into our minds and maybe even our souls! Shanes perspective on the psychedelic movement, science and mysticism is truly one of a kind. Turn up...
Episode 13 - Joe Moore: The State of The Union
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Here we have an all new interview with non other than the great Joe Moore! We all know and love Joe for his continued work with Psychedelics Today but how many of you really know Joe and his wildy multi-disciplinary approach to life, spirituality, politics and psychedel...
Episode 12 - Megan Bowers + Wendy Tucker: The Shulgin Legacy
In the ever shifting landscape of psychedelic culture it's important now, more than ever, to protect and expand on the legacies of those who came before us. This episode does exactly that - Megan and Wendy take us through the important work that The Shulgin Foundation is doing in not just honoring the legacies of Ann and Sasha but in also helping to educate a new generati...
Episode 11 - Jonathan Dekle: Systems Minded Explorer
This episode was such a blast to do! Jonathan is a wonderful thinker, raconteur and voyager of all things cosmic. His takes on the modern psychedelic movement is spot on as he points out the successes and pitfalls of what we're facing as a community. Our conversation took a look at legacy holders, transforma...
Episode 10 - Stephanie Karzon Abrams: Heart and Science
This episode takes on a wide ranging ride inside Stephanie's wildy diverse experise on the science of psychedelics to the importance of music and community. Stephanie is a profound and powerful voice in the psychedelic community and her work represents the best of the modern psychedelic movement.
Intro: Ann Shulgin takes on a brief ex...
Episode 09 - David Jay Brown and Juliana Garces: DMT Entities: Visions
David and Juliana take us on ride through the world of DMT entities! Why are they so common in the DMT space? Why do so many of us see the same ones? What is their message for humanity? There are so many fascinating intersections to explore on this incredibly mysterious and captivating topic! Tune in to see where it takes you!
Also, the intro celebrates the 105t...
Episode 08 - Tori Deal: The Challenge Within
This is definitely one of the more unique episodes to ever happen on this podcast! Tori Deal is one of the more well known contestants and breakout stars of MTVs reality TV super power show, "The Challenge." No matter what you may or may not think of reality TV, I encourage you to open your mind and step into the inspiring story and force that is Tori. Our conversation ranged from findin...
Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist
This all new episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast features an all new interview with the ever wise and important Ben Malcom, The Spirit Pharmacist. Ben's knowledge of psychedelic compounds, drug interactions, safe use and pharmacological histories holds a unique place in today's psychedelic culture. His welcoming approach to very complicated topics really sets him apart fro...
Episode 05 - Mary Olivar and Olivia MacDonell: The ACT Conference
This episode of the podcast features an all new interview with Mary Olivar and Oliva MacDonell, two powerful women from our community here in Austin. They are the co-founders of a new conference called The ACT Conference (Activation, Collaboration, Transformation) which is the first conference designed for facilitators and by facilitators. O...
Episode 04: Jim Fadiman and Jordan Gruber - Microdosing: Everything you need to know
James Fadiman, PhD and Jordan Gruber, JD have just released a new book called 'Microdosing: FOR HEALTH, HEALING AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE' and this episode of the podcast takes a deep dive with both Jim and Jordan into the seemignly magical applications of microdosing psychedelic compounds. The conversation covers all the essential information if yo...
Episode 03: Dennis Walker - Satire, Mushrooms and More
No one else in today's psychedelic community brings satire and useful information quite like Dennis Walker, the founder of Mycropreneur. This interview dives into many twists and turns around content, growing trends, the ever expanding mycology industry and other hot topics within today's psychedelic world. Dennis's humour and intelliegence is first rate and is worth getting to...
Episode 02 - John Mackey: The Whole Story
This episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now podcast features an all new interview with Zach and John Mackey that was recorded live in Austin, TX thanks to Psychedelic Society of Texas. John takes us through an oral history of his early life in Austin and how Whole Foods grew from a fledgling local natural food grocer to an international revolution that changed the way we think about food,...
Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary: Episode 01 - East Forest: Music for Mushrooms
This is the first episode in the rebranded Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast with Zach Leary. Formerly the MAPS Podcast - the show will continue to bring you insightful and entertaining interviews with some of the great minds within the psychedelic community. The podcast is a collaboration between Zach Leary and Psychedelics Today.
We relaunch...
Episode 75 - Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica
This episode of the MAPS Podcast features and all new, and very entertaining, interview with Rob from Adeptus Psychonautica which is a YouTube channel, podcast and psychedelic education and harm reduction outlet. Rob and Zach chat about the current state of the psychedelic movement, their earliest introductions into plant medicine healing and get into Robs all around unique take on magic ...
Episode 74 - Joe Moore, Psychedelics Today
Joe Moore, CEO and co-founder of Psychedelics Today, joins this episode of the MAPS podcast for a wide ranging discussion around the past, present and future of psychedelic culture. Joe shares some of his personal story, the origins of Psychedelics Today, feelings around the War on Drugs and take home ketamine. Joe has so much in depth knowledge on the current state of psychedelic growth, ...
Episode 73 - Court Wing - Chronic Pain and Psychedelics
This episode of the MAPS podcast dives deep into the intersection of chronic pain and psychedelics with Court Wing. If you want to learn something new about an issue that often goes overlooked by the general public, look no further. Chronic pain is something that one out of five Americans suffer from and Court provides data, science and empathy into new ways in which it can be...
Episode 72 - Jamie Wheal: Psychedelics and Human Optimization
Recorded live in Austin, TX thanks to the Psychedelic Society of Texas! This episode has a very provocative and lively conversation with flow state and human optimization wizard, Jamie Wheal. We explore topics ranging from the end of the world to reclaiming our humanity to safe and effective psychedelic use.
Jamie Wheal is the author of the global best-seller and Pulitz...
Episode 71 - Yvie Oddly, Psychedelic Drag
Happy 2024 and may it be filled with psychedelic wonder and creation!
This episode of the MAPS podcast features an all new interview with international drag superstar, Yvie Oddly. If you're wondering where the world of drag and psychedelics meet, wonder no more and listen to this very unusual and inspiring episode!
We also, once again, remember the legacy of Dr. Roland Griffths.
Yvie Oddl...
Episode 70 - Dr. Joe Tafur; New Thought, Ancient Wisdom
In this episode of the MAPS Podcast, we connect once again with the wise and colorful Dr. Joe Tafur. Our conversation explores the roots of the absence of spirituality in Western medicine, how plant medicines can grow our inution and the current state of the psychedelic movement. Joe also teases some of his new book and let's us know what to expect from it.
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