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Topics Discussed: Psychedelic bias scales, patents, ethical journalism, psychosomatic illnesses, and the implication of media on public perception.

Justin, Ro, and James sit down with Shayla Love to discuss topics related to her work as a journalist focusing on mental health, science, and psychedelics.

We explore the importance of integrity in reporting, the challenges of covering psychedelics responsibly, the need for alternative funding models for psychedelic research, and the nuanced debates surrounding their commercialization and therapeutic potential.

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Follow Shayla Love on Twitter or Bluesky & read her work at Shayla-Love.com, The Guardian, Psyche.com, & Vice.

Topics Discussed: The importance of satire in helping to frame community values, the overcapitalization of psychedelics, puppeteering, self-important gurus, ethical media, the power of humor in social critique, and more.

Justin, Ro, and James sit down with Dennis Walker — who many consider the "court jester of the psychedelic renaissance." He's the host of the Mycopreneur Podcast, co-founder of Mycoday Mushroom Chocolates, and an outspoken vocal advocate for mental health awareness.

In this candid discussion, we cover the role of sharp satire and comedy in highlighting key issues within the psychedelic community.

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Follow Dennis:


Mycopreneur.com


Mycopreneur Newsletter


The Mycopreneur Podcast (Spotify)


Mycoday Mushroom Chocolate (Coming Soon)


Mycopreneur on YouTube


Mycopreneur on Twitter

Topics Discussed: Ketamine therapy, AI hallucinations, depression, euphoric nothingness, ketamine in the party scene, therapeutic breakthroughs, psychedelic research, corporate hype, societal impacts, and more.

Justin, Ro, and James sit down to discuss ketamine.

We explore the history, science, and culture around this fascinating drug and break down the pros and cons of the current ketamine hype wave.

Is ketamine truly a game-changer in psychiatry? Or is it just being hijacked by corporate interests for profit?

Join us for this candid conversation and follow us on Substack, Twitter, Bluesky, or Instagram.

Further Reading:


Paramedics Convicted in Death of Elijah McClain for Giving Fatal Ketamine Overdose (PBS)


Matthew Perry Died of ‘Acute Effects of Ketamine,’ Autopsy Says (NYT)


Healing Hypocrisy: A Closer Look at Mail-Order Ketamine Therapy (Tripsitter)


Is Ketamine Psychedelic? (Tripsitter)


Ketamine Science: Dirty Drugs, Dissociation, & Depression (Tripsitter)


"Euphoric Nothingness:" The Dichotomy of Dissociation & Healing (Tripsitter)


State-Sanctioned Murder Via Ketamine (Drugism)


Ketamine 101 (Tripsitter)


What is a K-hole? (Tripsitter)


Microdosing Ketamine (Tripsitter)


Ketamine Overdose (Tripsitter)


How Much Does Ketamine Therapy Cost? (Tripsitter)

Topics covered: Mexican pharmaceuticals, Adderall, ADHD medication, Opioids, Tramadol, counterfeit medications, wild drug stories, investigative journalism, drug testing

J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli speak with Keri Blakinger about her year-long investigation with the LA Times into the counterfeit pharmaceutical industry in Mexico.

We’ll bring you the details (spoiler alert: Adderall is illegal in Mexico, and you’re probably actually getting Meth). Get ready for discussions of shady conversations in sunny tourist destinations.

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Follow Keri:


Keri’s Twitter Account
Her most recent reporting on the LA Sherriff’s office
Keri’s profile for the LA Times
The New Yorker Article on Dungeons and Dragon’s on Death Row
Corrections in Ink (Memoir)

Topics covered: Psychedelic-assisted therapy, psychedelic medicine work, traumatic healing, somatic therapy, psychedelic retreats, ketamine, GHB, DMT, political movements, hate groups, social change, superficial healing, spiritual bypassing

Shannon Duncan stops by to talk about the difficult path using psychedelics to heal trauma with Justin Cooke, J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli. We’ll break down the misconceptions, what it takes to bring on real healing, and more.

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Follow Shannon:


Coming Full Circle: Healing Trauma Using Psychedelics (Book)
Present Moment Awareness: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide to Living in the Now (Book/Workbook)
The Focus Tool (Mindfulness App)
Shannon’s Website
Shannon Duncan on LinkedIn

Further Reading on Tripsitter.com | Topics Discussed:


Can Psychedelics Help Heal Trauma
How Much Does Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Cost (And Is It Worth It)?
GHB: A Definitive Guide and Safety Information
What is Ketamine Therapy?
How to Make A Psychedelic Integration Workbook: Tips, Tricks, & Templates
How to Become a Psychedelic Integration Coach

Topics covered: Alcohol pharmacology, alcohol-use disorder, Kava, cannabis, the NMDA receptors, ketamine, benzodiazepines, harm reduction, self-discovery, our personal journeys with drugs, and how we wound up doing the work we do now.

Justin Cooke, J Gordon Curtis, and Rowan Zeoli sit down SANS GUEST to discuss alcohol. This fun chat walks through our personal journeys with America’s favorite drug and all the drugs we find more enjoyable.

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