Human School

Patil Armenian, MD

Working at the edge of life and death, in 2 medical specialties - emergency medicine and medical toxicology, Dr. Patil Armenian has seen a lot. Join Dr. Armenian as she shares stories & lessons (sometimes learned the hard way), interviews inspiring mentors, physicians, researchers & authors, and explores tools that can help navigate our busy lives. Though her philosophies were born in a busy Emergency Department, they apply to anyone trying to live a joyful life here on Earth. Welcome to Human School! Follow on IG @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd

  1. Jun 2

    38. Psychedelic Research Update with Gül Dölen, MD, PhD

    Dr. Gül Dölen, MD, PhD is a Professor and the Bob & Renee Parsons Endowed Chair in the Department of Neuroscience and the Department of Psychology at UC Berkeley, is the senior science advisor at the Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, a member of the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute and is an Adjunct Professor of Neuroscience and Neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Most importantly, she is a groundbreaking neuroscientist, with her lab's work showing that psychedelics such as MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine can reopen critical periods of brain plasticity. The brain has multiple critical periods, which are windows in infancy and childhood where the brain is very open to learning new things, and once these close it may be difficult to learn, or relearn new functions. There are critical periods for emotional development, but also for physical motor skills. These are being investigated in stroke patients by Dr. Dölen through the PHATHOM Stroke trial, which has just started recruiting study subjects at Johns Hopkins. We have a great conversation discussing the new Presidential Executive Order's implications for psychedelic researchers, why we're all so interested in ibogaine, and yes, what happens when you give an octopus MDMA!   Find her at: www.dolenlab.org Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    35 min

  2. May 19

    37. Psychedelic News Update with Ismail Lourido Ali

    Psychedelics have really been in the news lately, starting with the presidential Executive Order in April. I wanted to discuss this as well as some of the hot topics in the psychedelics landscape so who better to talk with than some of my friends who are true experts in the field! First up this week is Ismail Lourido Ali. Ismail is the Co-Executive Director of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies), a leading nonprofit that has been doing amazing work in the psychedelic space for the last 40 years. Ismail has been actively participating in the drug policy reform movement for over a decade, informed by half a lifetime of diverse personal experience with psychedelics and other substances. Previously as the Director of Policy & Advocacy at MAPS, Ismail supported the design, building, and implementation of psychedelic policy reform across the country and world. He also co-founded and co-chaired the Board of the Psychedelic Bar Association and is licensed to practice law in the state of California. Ismail has advised, is formally affiliated with, or has served in leadership roles for numerous organizations in the drug policy ecosystem. Follow Ismail Ali and MAPS on IG: @sage_izzy @maps__org Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    26 min

  3. May 5

    36. P&G Discuss: Japan

    I'm once again joined by my sister Garin Hussenjian, who co-hosts this episode. She's G and I'm P, in case you were wondering! Garin has been obsessed with Japan and Japanese culture from a very young age. Today we dive into how that all started and what it's led to in her life- like starting a Japanese stationary company. Listen to her light up as she discusses studying language, the art of kimono, ikebana and tea ceremony and come to the realization that there are no mistakes in tea ceremony. This lesson could apply to everything in life! Follow Garin on IG: @ginkogardens Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    1h 1m

  4. Apr 21

    35. Coming Back and Using Your Voice

    I took a long break from the podcast but I'm back! In this episode I look back at my episodes so far and discuss some people that I have discussed in the past who I no longer align with, such as Deepak Chopra. Systematic abuses of women are coming to the light in many settings and I've had it! I've decided to start using my voice and so should you.  Some authors and creators I reference: IG: @healingfromhealing Substack:  Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez: https://substack.com/@alisavaldes Lissa Rankin, MD: https://substack.com/@lissarankinmd Scott Mills: https://substack.com/@drswm Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    21 min

  5. 07/03/2025

    34. 20 Years in Emergency Medicine

    Last week I hit a major milestone: 20 years in emergency medicine! I've now spent almost half my life as an emergency physician and haven't just learned a lot of medicine, but also about humanity as a whole and myself as an individual. The emergency department, or ED as we like to call it, helped me to find my voice and not be afraid to speak out loud. It has helped me to recognize both the large life and death stories but also the smaller moments in between that can be just as valuable. I talk about the pros and cons of the specialty and what keeps me coming back for more! Let me know what you think! Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    40 min

  6. 06/17/2025

    33. Psychedelic Chemistry with Paul Daley, PhD

    Dr. Paul Daley is the co-founder, Chief Science Officer, and Chemist at the Alexander Shulgin Research Institute. He began to work with Dr. Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin in 2007 to synthesize novel psychedelic compounds and co-author The Shulgin Index. In addition to his work in psychedelic chemistry, Dr. Daley has published extensively in the fields of integrated pest management, plant photosynthesis, environmental chemistry, and analytical instrumentation. In this episode, we discuss his work prior to the Shulgin lab including at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, discuss his work with the Shulgins, and thoughts about the future of psychedelics. We get into some nitty gritty chemistry details so this will be a treat for all the science fans out there!  For a background on Ann and Alexander 'Sasha' Shulgin, please listen to Human School Episode 26: Lessons from Ann and Sasha Shulgin Books referenced in the episode: Pihkal: Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved by Alexander and Ann Shulgin https://www.amazon.com/Pihkal-Chemical-Story-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009605 Tihkal: Tryptamines I Have Known and Loved by Alexander and Ann Shulgin https://www.amazon.com/Tihkal-Continuation-Alexander-Shulgin/dp/0963009699 The Shulgin Index: Psychedelic Phenethylamines and Related Compounds Vol.1 Websites I've referenced: Shulgin Farm: shulginfarm.org Alexander Shulgin Research Institute: shulginresearch.net Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    59 min

  7. 03/18/2025

    32. Yoga with Ali Thurner

    Ali Thurner is the Vice President of Marketing for Blue Moon Yoga and Wellness, but I know her best as my favorite yoga teacher! She also teaches people how to deepen their practice and learn how to teach through the yoga teacher training (YTT) offered at Blue Moon. I've intermittently practiced Vinyasa yoga for many years, but for a little over a year I've practiced on a routine basis and it's helped me to feel stronger, more energetic and clear my mind. In this episode, we discuss the different types of yoga, what it all means and how we can use this practice to enrich our daily lives.  Follow Ali Thurner and Blue Moon Yoga & Wellness on IG: @alithurner @bluemoonyogaandwellness For more information on Blue Moon's offerings go to: https://bluemoonyogastudios.com/ Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    43 min

  8. 02/25/2025

    31. Leadership with Heart: A Conversation with Danielle Campagne, MD

    Dr. Danielle Campagne is an emergency physician and the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCSF Fresno and Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, California and Medical Director at American Ambulance, the largest prehospital provider in Central California. She leads one of the most established emergency departments in the US with incredible heart, tenacity, and altruism. She is also an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. Dr. Campagne is a great example of someone who is always thinking of the whole, whether that is her colleagues, the emergency department, the hospital, and the community at large. She gets ideas and doesn't let them drop, managing to pull off massive projects that impact many. In this episode, we discuss some of the projects she spearheaded, especially high performance CPR for all of our local first responders and revamping education for our prehospital providers through the American Ambulance EMS Podcast (of which I'm one of the co-hosts)! She's an example of someone who truly impacts others with her work and inspires the rest of us to rise to the challenge! Find the American Ambulance EMS Podcast on any podcast platform. Please rate&review, share, and follow the podcast! Instagram: @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd Music courtesy of Zach Effron, MD

    46 min
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Working at the edge of life and death, in 2 medical specialties - emergency medicine and medical toxicology, Dr. Patil Armenian has seen a lot. Join Dr. Armenian as she shares stories & lessons (sometimes learned the hard way), interviews inspiring mentors, physicians, researchers & authors, and explores tools that can help navigate our busy lives. Though her philosophies were born in a busy Emergency Department, they apply to anyone trying to live a joyful life here on Earth. Welcome to Human School! Follow on IG @humanschoolpodcast & @patilarmenianmd

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  • Creator
    Patil Armenian, MD
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Human School
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    Human School

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