Mind Body Health & Politics
Episodes
3,000 ceremonies; 0 hospitalizations
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Believ came to Colombia as a Latvian oil-and-gas engineer with a depression he could not name. Today he runs LaWayra, the highest-rated ayahuasca ...
A conversation about anxiety, connection, and community with Dr. Ellen Vora
31 Mar 2026
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In this insightful interview, Dr. Richard Miller discusses the pervasive issues of loneliness, anxiety, and community with Dr. Ellen Vora. They explor...
Why Healing Isn’t Working for So Many People
17 Mar 2026
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In this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller and Tania De Jong explore the growing crisis of mental health and the profound role that connection pla...
Life Is Still Worth Showing Up For
04 Mar 2026
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In this solo episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the value of life, health, and daily habits that sustain well-being. Drawing on more than f...
You Don’t Need a New Life. You Need a New State
24 Feb 2026
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In this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller and Light Watkins explore the significance of community and tribal living, especially in challenging ti...
If Psychedelics Are Here to Stay, Let’s Get It Right
17 Feb 2026
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In this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller and Dr. Daniel Kruger discuss the importance of community living for well-being, the adverse effects as...
A Hard Lesson From a Long Career
10 Feb 2026
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In this episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on burnout through the lens of more than six decades in the helping professions.He explores why bur...
The Psychological Power of Movement
04 Feb 2026
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Why Exercise Changes More Than the BodyA reflection from Dr. Richard Louis MillerIn this solo episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the psycho...
The Tools We Forget We Have
27 Jan 2026
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SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the importance of human connection, the historical rise of dominators in society, an...
Is Monogamy Working the Way We Think It Is?
20 Jan 2026
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SummaryIn this episode of Mind, Body, Health and Politics, Dr. Richard Louis Miller engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor Eric An...
How a Woman in Her 60s Became an Olympic Weightlifter
13 Jan 2026
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In this engaging conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller and Laura Eiman explore the profound impact of community on health and well-being, the journey...
Choosing Each Other Again
06 Jan 2026
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SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the importance of human connection, the historical rise of dominators in society, an...
What Meditation Is Really For
23 Dec 2025
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Why Meditation Is About Relationship, Not EscapeSusan Piver on breath, awareness, and strengthening human connectionEpisode SummaryIn this episode of ...
Three Simple Tools to Calm Anxiety and Quiet the Mind
16 Dec 2025
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Three Simple Tools to Calm Anxiety and Quiet the MindEpisode SummaryIn this week’s episode of Mind Body Health & Politics, I speak directly to you a...
Why Relationships Hurt — And Why That’s Not a Problem
09 Dec 2025
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Dr. Susan Campbell on Inconvenient Pain, Triggers & The PauseWhy conflict is normal — and how learning to “pause” can transform your closest rel...
What BDSM Can Teach Us About Happiness & Human Connection
02 Dec 2025
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What BDSM Can Teach Us About Happiness & Human ConnectionInside Dr. Alicia Walker’s research on BDSM, stigma, and deep community.Sociologist Dr. Ali...
The Science of Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
25 Nov 2025
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Dr. Kristin Neff on the Science of Self-CompassionHow self-kindness rewires your emotions, your health, and your ability to cope.Dr. Kristin Neff — ...
The Fastest Way to Stop Making Yourself Miserable
24 Nov 2025
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In this short episode, Dr. Richard Miller explains why comparison quietly damages your peace—and the simple mental shift he teaches to break the hab...
How to Create Meaning When Life Stops Making Sense
18 Nov 2025
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How to Create Meaning When Life Stops Making SenseA conversation on mood, purpose, community, and the pressures of modern life with Eric Maisel.Psycho...
Comparison Is a Form of Self-Harm We Don’t Recognize
14 Nov 2025
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In this short episode, Dr. Richard Miller explains why comparison quietly damages your peace—and the simple mental shift he teaches to break the hab...
The Future of Healing May Not Come from a Pill
11 Nov 2025
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Psychotherapist Gisele Fernandes-Osterhold joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to discuss a groundbreaking psilocybin-assisted therapy study for young adul...
Beyond Profit: The Human Cost of Capitalism — with David McNally
04 Nov 2025
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Beyond Profit: The Human Cost of Capitalism — with Dr. David McNallyHistorian Dr. David McNally joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to explore the deep r...
Modern Psychedelics and the Lost Art of Community
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychology of Love and Connection with Dr. Rick HansonPsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to explore how compassion, commu...
The Psychology of Love and Connection with Dr. Rick Hanson
21 Oct 2025
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The Psychology of Love and Connection with Dr. Rick HansonPsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to explore how compassion, commu...
Building Community with MDMA: Charley Wininger's 20-Year Experiment
14 Oct 2025
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Building Community with MDMA: Charles Wininger's 20-Year ExperimentPsychotherapist Charles Wininger shares 20 years of experience leading group MDMA s...
The Poem That Made a Room Full of Men Cry
07 Oct 2025
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The Poem That Made a Room Full of Men CryDr. Jed Diamond joins Dr. Miller for a conversation about isolation, authoritarianism, and why building commu...
Why Marriage Is Failing America's Poor (And Making Inequality Worse)
30 Sep 2025
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Why Marriage Is Failing America's Poor (And Making Inequality Worse)Economist Michael Tanner reveals the marriage gap between rich and poor, why rural...
The Architect Who Proved Community Cures Loneliness
23 Sep 2025
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They Feed 30 People for $90 (How Cohousing Actually Works)Architect Charles Durrett reveals the economics and social dynamics of cohousing communities...
The Psychedelic Renaissance: 6 Leaders on Integration, Ethics & Access
16 Sep 2025
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The Psychedelic Renaissance: 6 Leaders on Integration, Ethics & AccessAn unprecedented panel discussion featuring six pioneers of psychedelic medicine...
The 9-Year-Old Who Fired His Therapist | Michael Ostrolenk on Environmental Design vs. Willpower
11 Sep 2025
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At age 9, Michael Ostrolenk looked at his overweight, chain-smoking psychiatrist and asked his mother: "He can't help himself. How's he gonna help me?...
Traditional therapy failed this grieving mother
19 Aug 2025
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Dr. Heather Lee: When Traditional Therapy Fails, Sacred Medicine SucceedsMind Body Health Politics Episode - Dr. Richard Lewis MillerEpisode Descripti...
Broken Healthcare: Solutions from Dr Ira Byock
13 Aug 2025
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The Forgiveness Trap: Why "Forgive and Forget" Perpetuates the Very Harm It Claims to HealDescription: Most people think forgiveness means welcoming h...
Why Drug Prohibition Has Never Worked (Lessons from 200 Years of Failure)
05 Aug 2025
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Dr. Lauren Rosewarne on Perversion, Porn, and What We Won't Talk AboutDescription:Pop culture isn't just entertainment—it's become our default sex e...
The Forgiveness Trap: Why "Forgive and Forget" Perpetuates the Very Harm It Claims to Heal
29 Jul 2025
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The Forgiveness Trap: Why "Forgive and Forget" Perpetuates the Very Harm It Claims to HealDescription: Most people think forgiveness means welcoming h...
The day I realized my mind was running my life
16 Jul 2025
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Dr. Alex Belser, clinical scientist and psychologist formerly at NYU and Yale, reveals why 98% of psychedelic therapy happens underground—and the da...
Perversion, Porn, and What We Don't Talk About with Dr. Lauren Rosewarne
08 Jul 2025
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Dr. Lauren Rosewarne on Perversion, Porn, and What We Won't Talk AboutDescription:Pop culture isn't just entertainment—it's become our default sex e...
11 Strangers, One Week—What Group Psychedelic Therapy Actually Looks Like | Dr. Jarrett Rose
02 Jul 2025
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Dr. Jarrett Rose reveals groundbreaking research from inside a week-long psychedelic retreat in Jamaica where 11 strangers took escalating doses of ps...
Dr. Alex Belser | Why Psychedelic Therapy Costs $5,000 Per Session
17 Jun 2025
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Dr. Alex Belser, clinical scientist and psychologist formerly at NYU and Yale, reveals why 98% of psychedelic therapy happens underground—and the da...
The Scientists Who Drank Their Own Medicine - Mike Jay
03 Jun 2025
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Discover how scientific self-experimentation went from heroic standard practice to career-ending stigma—and what we lost about consciousness researc...
The Healer's Secret - Why You Can't Give What You Don't Have | Satya
27 May 2025
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In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Richard Miller speaks with Satya, a Portuguese healer and former professional surfer, about the vital importanc...
Racial Trauma's Hidden Impact | Dr. Monnica Williams
20 May 2025
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Renowned psychologist Dr. Monnica Williams reveals how racial trauma affects people of color daily, and offers three practical actions anyone can take...
Rick Doblin - SPECIAL - Healing War Trauma with MDMA
15 May 2025
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MDMA-assisted therapy could be key to healing Ukraine's war trauma—and might even help mend our own divided society's psychological wounds.Key Insig...
Black Psychedelic Revolution | Dr. Nicholas Powers
07 May 2025
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Dr. Nicholas Powers reveals how psychedelics could help heal generational trauma in communities of color while reinvigorating social movements at a...
The Hidden 99%: What Underground Psychedelic Therapy Teaches Us
22 Apr 2025
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While clinical trials capture headlines, 99.9% of psychedelic experiences happen outside laboratory walls. Dr. Matthew Lowe shares groundbreaking rese...
How to Save Your Life in the Hospital | Dr. Julie Siemers
25 Feb 2025
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"Medical error has been declared the third leading cause of death in the literature, and this has been for several decades." - Dr. Julie SiemersA 45-y...
The 5 Most Common Psychedelic Risks | Dr. Daniel Kruger
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You might feel like you're dying... you might think that the state you're in is going to last forever." - Dr. Daniel KrugerA groundbreaking Universit...
Kim Stanley Robinson: A Science Fiction Prophet Predicts What’s After Capitalism
19 Jan 2025
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In this eye-opening conversation with legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson, we explore practical paths to meaningful change in an age...
Ivor Cummins on the truth about cholesterol, insulin & nutrition
28 Dec 2024
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Chemical engineer turned health researcher Ivor Cummins shares shocking discoveries about metabolic health, cholesterol myths, and institutional bias ...
What Every Patient Needs to Know About Cancer Detection - with Dr. Chadi Nabhan
09 Nov 2024
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Can a simple ultrasound save your life when mammograms miss the mark? Should you get a colonoscopy every year, or is that too extreme? In my latest in...
From Stock Broker to Wellness Influencer
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first connected with Ebru Şinik (@ebrusinik) on Instagram, something special resonated. Here was someone halfway across the world speaking the...
Psychedelic Medicine's Delicate Balance
08 Oct 2024
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of psychedelic science with Dr. David Nichols, one of the foremost experts in the field. Dr. Nichols shar...
Navigating Boundaries
24 Sep 2024
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In this episode of Mind, Body, Health and Politics, Dr. Richard Miller sits down with Rev. Dr. Adam Robersmith to discuss the fascinating concept of "...
Mushroom Magic: Nature's Medicine
17 Sep 2024
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From Shiitake to Psilocybe, Mushrooms are Nature's Healing PowerhousesI was recently joined by the world-renowned mycologist – my friend – Christo...
The hidden dangers of long-term psychiatric drugs
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Friends,With over six decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, I've seen many trends come and go in mental health treatment. But rarely ...
Maddy Dychtwald on Ageless Aging
24 Jul 2024
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Dear Friends,How can we age gracefully in a world that seems intent on making us feel obsolete? This week, I spoke with Maddy Dychtwald, co-founder of...
Sasha Cobra on Reconnecting with Our Natural State of Love and Sexuality
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Friends,For years, I've observed what I call a "post-traumatic sexual stress disorder" gripping our nation. It's not just about sex – it's abou...
My blueprint for a long, healthy life.
02 Jul 2024
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Dear Friends,Each of us has a decision to make: whether we want to put in the time and energy to be healthy, or if we're just going to let the chips f...
Peter Coyote on Buddhism's Practical Wisdom for Modern Life
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Friends,How can we find peace and purpose amid the turmoil and distraction of the modern world? Actor, author, and Zen Buddhist priest Peter Coyo...
From conflict to collaboration with Stewart Levine
20 Jun 2024
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Dear Friends,In a world rife with division, how can we turn conflict into collaboration?Lawyer-turned-“resolutionary” Stewart Levine has spent ove...
The fight for MDMA therapy
11 Jun 2024
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Dear Friends,In the early 1980s, as a clinical psychologist, I had a remarkable experience as a patient of Dr. Robert Cantor, the founder of the Pacif...
The Right to Die Well with Dr. Sunil Aggarwal
04 Jun 2024
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What if you were facing a terminal illness, wracked by anxiety and depression, and knew that a safe, promising treatment existed - but was denied to y...
Beating Depression with Exercise
28 May 2024
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Dear Friends,Have you ever felt like giving up when faced with a seemingly insurmountable challenge?I know I have. But what I've learned through my ow...
Dr. Harriet De Wit on Amphetamines, MDMA, and Surprising New Microdosing Results
21 May 2024
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Why is MDMA so effective at treating PTSD?Does microdosing LSD affect depressed individuals differently than those with a more positive outlook?Some o...
How I ditched my cane at 85
30 Apr 2024
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In this special monologue episode, Dr. Richard L. Miller shares his secret to a happy life: taking control of your mind. Drawing from his 64 years of ...
After Earth Day
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Obi Kaufmann, artist, writer, and conservationist, discusses California's ecology, water management, and biodiversity. Kaufmann challenges conventiona...
Starch-Based Solutions for Optimal Health with Dr. John McDougall
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with the trailblazing Dr. John McDougall, a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and the author of the groundbreaking book, "The Starch ...
Cathy Reisenwitz on Authoritarianism and the Psychology of Power
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Reisenwitz is a writer and creator of the Sex and the State substack publication. She has been featured on TV and in various publications such a...
From Prohibition to Prescription
21 Mar 2024
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Podcast Episode: David Nutt - Psychedelics and Mental HealthGuest: Professor David Nutt Short Bio: David Nutt is a psychiatrist specializing in the ef...
Reality Check
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Strahan, a highly accomplished psychiatrist, shares his insights on the crucial topic of adverse effects in psychedelic medicine. With a di...
Unveiling the Shadows: Jules Evans on Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jules Evans is an author and researcher with a particular interest in psychedelic medicine and adverse effects. He has personal experience with a chal...
Chris Ryan on Rethinking Monogamy and Human Nature
01 Mar 2024
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Chris Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn and Civilized to Death, and host of Tangentially Speaking podcast, questions the concept of normative heterosexual m...
Dr. Kelan Thomas on Psychedelics, Serotonin, and Heart Health
15 Feb 2024
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Kelan Thomas, pharmacologist and pharmacist, explores the potential risks and benefits of psychedelics in a podcast episode. He discusses the effects ...
Valerie White on Love, Relationships, and Polyamory
07 Feb 2024
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Valerie White, a polyamory advocate, chronicles the challenges and joys of living in a polyamorous polycule. She discusses the dynamics of her relatio...
Jessica Fern Building Secure Attachments in Polyamorous Relationships
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, relationship expert Jessica Fern delves into the challenges and joys of open relationships. She discusses strategies for navigating j...
Rachel Lehmann-Haupt on Single Motherhood by Choice
26 Jan 2024
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Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, an expert in single motherhood and author, chronicles the journey of being a single mom by choice. In this episode, we examine t...
Paul Austin on Microdosing Psychedelics and Social Innovation
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Austin, psychedelic advocate and founder of the Third Wave, discusses the benefits of microdosing and the importance of integrating it with healt...
Psychedelic Therapy and the Path to Self-Discovery with Dr. Neal Goldsmith
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, psychotherapist and researcher Dr. Neal Goldsmith takes us on a journey exploring the nature of consciousness and the universe. We de...
Dr. Ben Sessa on The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Future of Mental Health
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm thrilled to share my recent interview with Dr. Ben Sessa, a leading figure in the field of psychedelic research and the author of The Psychedelic ...
Dr. David Smith on Drug Addiction, Decriminalization, and the Side Effects of Psychedelic Medicines
19 Dec 2023
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Dr. David Smith, founder of the Haight Ashbury Free Clinic, shares his perspective on the relationship between psychedelics and addiction. He challeng...
Unveiling the Complex World of Psychedelic Science with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, a leading researcher in psychedelic science, examines the impact of psychedelics on the brain and discusses the future of mi...
Inside the World's Largest Legal Psilocybin Therapy Center
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgDive into the intricacies of psychedelic side effects, int...
Mariavittoria Mangini on Integrating the Psychedelic Experience
22 Nov 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgDive into the intricacies of psychedelic side effects, int...
Richard Dixey on Meditation, Reflexive Reactivity, and Rediscovering Our Humanity
16 Nov 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgRichard Dixey, research scientist and meditation practitio...
Jahan Khamsehzadeh on Psychedelic Risks, Ethics Concerns, and The Importance of Anger
08 Nov 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgJahan Khamsehzadeh, psychedelic guide and addiction specia...
Expanding Psychedelic Medicine Access with Enthea Founder Sherry Rais
31 Oct 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgPsychedelic medicine pioneer Sherry Rais joins Dr. Richard...
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Roland Griffiths
28 Oct 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgIn this episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller celebrates the l...
Susanne G. Seiler on Reviving Psychedelic Therapy and Building Community
19 Oct 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgSusanne Seiler, Swiss psychedelic therapist and activist, ...
Elisabeth Sheff on Polyamorous Relationships and Challenges Faced
13 Oct 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgElisabeth Sheff, a renowned expert in polyamorous relation...
Mike Marinacci on the Hidden History of Psychedelic Churches
04 Oct 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgMike Marinacci, author and historian, chronicles the littl...
Amy McGuire on Psychedelic Medicine, Youth Mental Health, and Finding Meaning
30 Sep 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgAmy McGuire, director of the Center for Medical Ethics and...
Sean Lawlor on Psychedelic Bypassing and Confronting the Shadow Side
22 Sep 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgSean Lawlor, psychedelic therapist and author, chronicles ...
Rachel Harris, PhD: *Swimming in the Sacred*
13 Sep 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgToday's guest Dr. Rachel Harris joins Dr. Richard Louis Mi...
Heath Schechinger: Navigating the Realities of Consensual Non-Monogamy
05 Sep 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgClinical psychologist Heath Scheckinger examines polyamory...
The Overlooked Dangers of Psychedelics
29 Aug 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgDr. Nick Cozzi, acclaimed psychopharmacologist, chronicles...
Freedom to Explore Our Minds
23 Aug 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgPsychiatrist Dr. Michael Mithoefer, a pioneering psychedel...
Beyond 'Ecstasy'
17 Aug 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgPsychiatrist Dr. Michael Mithoefer, a pioneering psychedel...
Hacking the Fabric of Consciousness
12 Aug 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgAndrés Gómez Emilsson of Qualia Research Institute joins...
Conscious Passage: A Listener's Story of Psychedelics at Life's End
07 Aug 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgListener John Ivey shares his wisdom facing a terminal can...
The 10 Radical Principles of Burning Man
01 Aug 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgIn this episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews Maria...
Psychedelic Safety Protocols
19 Jul 2023
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.orgIn this episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller speaks with retu...