MAPS Canada Podcast

MAPS Canada

As you explore the promising world of psychedelic healing, the MAPS Canada Podcast is your resource for science-based information, learning, and invigorating conversation! Tune in to keep up to date with the international psychedelic movement. MAPS Canada works with partners in government, business, and the community to advance equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education. Subscribe to our Youtube channel for the full experience of the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MAPSCanada Become part of the psychedelic renaissance by donating at https://mapscanada.org/donate/

  1. Episode 57: From Idea to Action: Shawn Shabaquay’s Run for MMIWG and Psychedelic Research

    1 Jul

    Episode 57: From Idea to Action: Shawn Shabaquay’s Run for MMIWG and Psychedelic Research

    In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host and MAPS Canada’s Executive Director Dr. Rielle Capler speaks with Shawn Shabaquay from Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation in Ontario about his personal journey of transformation, resilience, and purpose. Shawn discusses his 40 km run from Dryden to Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation on July 1, 2026, held to honour his mother and in support of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). It is also part of a GoFundMe fundraiser for psychedelic research and MAPS Canada. The conversation also explores Shawn’s relationship with ceremony, psychedelics, and personal healing, including experiences with peyote in ceremonial contexts and psilocybin experiences that informed his understanding of grief, trauma, and personal growth. He speaks openly about his personal experiences that have shaped his commitment to healing and community work. This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including Indigenous experiences, trauma, addiction, and grief. Please listen with care and prioritize your well-being. To contribute to Shawn's GoFundMe, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/A-Run-For-MMIW-July-1-2026 To check out Shawn's YouTube channel, visit https://youtube.com/shorts/MTzTggENnOk?feature=share Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    42 min
  2. Episode 56: Psychedelics, Cannabis, and Brain Health Research in Canada with Crystal Phillips

    27 Jun

    Episode 56: Psychedelics, Cannabis, and Brain Health Research in Canada with Crystal Phillips

    Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at [https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link [https://mapscanada.org/donate/]

    28 min
  3. Episode 55: What Happens in the Brain During a Psychedelic Experience? | with Dr. Manesh Girn

    20 Jun

    Episode 55: What Happens in the Brain During a Psychedelic Experience? | with Dr. Manesh Girn

    Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    46 min
  4. Episode 54: The Medicine Within | Ep. 6: Psychedelic Integration Is The Medicine with Shauntal Padda

    17 Jun

    Episode 54: The Medicine Within | Ep. 6: Psychedelic Integration Is The Medicine with Shauntal Padda

    Making Meaning of Psychedelic Experiences with Shauntal! In Episode 6 of The Medicine Within, host Osheen Dayal sits down with registered clinical counsellor and MAPS Canada Development Lead, Shauntal Padda, to explore the deeply important role of integration in psychedelic healing. Together, they speak about: Why integration is where healing continues Somatic work, breath, and reconnecting with the body Neuroplasticity, intention setting, and mindfulness Community, safety, and culturally grounded healing Learning to trust yourself through discomfort and transformation This conversation is a reminder that psychedelic healing is not just about the journey itself — it is about how we carry those insights into our everyday lives. Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    39 min
  5. Episode 53: “The Next Chapter” | Psychedelic Therapy, Healing, and Hope with filmmaker Scott Paul Wright

    5 Jun

    Episode 53: “The Next Chapter” | Psychedelic Therapy, Healing, and Hope with filmmaker Scott Paul Wright

    In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host Matt Hamel speaks with filmmaker Scott Paul Wright about his documentary The Next Chapter, an intimate and deeply human exploration of adults over the age of 55 who are turning to psychedelic-assisted therapy as a pathway to healing, meaning-making, and renewal. The film follows individuals navigating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and existential questions later in life, often after conventional treatments have not provided sufficient relief. Through their stories, The Next Chapter highlights both the challenges and the possibilities of psychedelic-assisted therapy, while centering the importance of integration, human connection, and hope. Scott also shares his own personal journey into this work, including his experience with psilocybin at age 68, and how that experience shaped his decision to create the film. What emerges is a reflection on vulnerability, transformation, and the shared human search for meaning. The upcoming world premiere of The Next Chapter takes place on June 18, 2026 at The Royal Cinema in Toronto, followed by a live Q&A panel featuring the filmmaker alongside leading clinicians, researchers, and voices in Canada’s psychedelic medicine community, including Dr. Joshua Rosenblat and Dr. Blake Pearson. The event is designed as a community gathering and conversation, bridging lived experience with clinical and research perspectives at a time when psychedelic-assisted therapy is rapidly entering the public discourse in Canada. For more information about the documentary and how you can attend, visit https://thenextchapterfilm.com/ Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    38 min
  6. Episode 52: CAN-PACT: Reimagining Cancer Care Through Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Ron Shore & Dr. Linda Carlson

    30 May

    Episode 52: CAN-PACT: Reimagining Cancer Care Through Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Ron Shore & Dr. Linda Carlson

    In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host Matt Hamel speaks with Dr. Linda Carlson and Dr. Ron Shore about CAN-PACT (the Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy), a groundbreaking national initiative exploring the role of psilocybin-assisted therapy for people living with advanced cancer. Dr. Carlson and Dr. Shore discuss the emotional and existential challenges many cancer patients face, including anxiety, uncertainty, grief, demoralization, and fear surrounding death and dying. They explain how CAN-PACT is building a cross-Canada network of researchers, clinicians, patient partners, and educators to investigate how psychedelic-assisted therapy may help address these deeply human experiences. The conversation explores: • Existential distress and demoralization in cancer care • Group-based psilocybin-assisted therapy • Mindfulness and psychedelic-assisted therapy • The role of spirituality, meaning, and connection • Training clinicians for future psychedelic-assisted care • The future of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Canada The episode also examines how CAN-PACT hopes to create sustainable, evidence-based models that could eventually be integrated into mainstream cancer care across Canada. Learn more about CAN-PACT: https://canpact.ca Watch the MAPS Canada Research Room presentation featuring CAN-PACT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA3MGuxkiC0 Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    50 min
  7. Episode 51: How Psilocybin Changed One Man’s Experience with Terminal Cancer | with Steve Allgood

    22 May

    Episode 51: How Psilocybin Changed One Man’s Experience with Terminal Cancer | with Steve Allgood

    In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host Rielle Capler speaks with Steve Allgood about his experience navigating a terminal brain cancer diagnosis and the unexpected role psychedelics played in helping him confront fear, depression, and existential distress. Steve shares the emotional reality of being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer just days before his wedding, the difficult process of radiation treatment, and the psychological toll of living under the belief that his life would soon end. The conversation explores his search for hope through alternative approaches to care, including high-dose cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms, and how these experiences gradually transformed his relationship to illness, suffering, and meaning. The discussion also highlights the importance of emotional support, psychedelic safety, and reducing stigma around end-of-life care and alternative therapies. Through Steve’s deeply personal story, the episode offers insight into the growing conversation surrounding psychedelics, mental health, and quality of life for individuals facing serious illness. Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    1hr 6min
  8. Episode 50: The Medicine Within, Ep. 5: Navigating a Psychedelic Journey — Ketamine, Dissociation & Integration

    14 May

    Episode 50: The Medicine Within, Ep. 5: Navigating a Psychedelic Journey — Ketamine, Dissociation & Integration

    In this episode of The Medicine Within, host Osheen Dayal is in conversation with Ryan Schebek, registered clinical counsellor and ketamine-assisted therapist, exploring what it means to navigate a ketamine-assisted journey. From set and setting to surrender, dissociation, and integration, this episode breaks down what ketamine can — and can’t — offer, and why preparation and ethical care matter just as much as the experience itself. Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and supporting equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) was formed in the US in 1986, in response to the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s classification of MDMA as Schedule 1 substance, and has been developing medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics since then. MAPS Canada was founded as a sister organization to MAPS in 2011, and is a registered Canadian non-profit organization. Based in Vancouver and with hundreds of volunteers from across Canada, MAPS Canada is moving forward to become the leading Canadian source of information, resources and advocacy regarding psychedelic medicine and related clinical research, education, and public policy. Learn More at https://mapscanada.org/about/ MAPS Canada is entirely funded by public donation and your support really makes a difference. Find out about all the ways you can support MAPS Canada’s mission by visiting our donation link https://mapscanada.org/donate/

    39 min
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As you explore the promising world of psychedelic healing, the MAPS Canada Podcast is your resource for science-based information, learning, and invigorating conversation! Tune in to keep up to date with the international psychedelic movement. MAPS Canada works with partners in government, business, and the community to advance equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education. Subscribe to our Youtube channel for the full experience of the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MAPSCanada Become part of the psychedelic renaissance by donating at https://mapscanada.org/donate/

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    MAPS Canada
  • Episodes
    57
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