Psychedelic Science for the People

Cannabis, Ceremony, & Autoimmune Disease ft. Meagan Pilawski, BSN, MS-MCST

We can read all of the scientific research studies in the world, but ultimately, we must learn to trust our own intuitive teacher when working with cannabis and plant med

Microdosing ft. Dr. Peter Grinspoon

Microdosing psychedelics (i.e. taking a fraction of a dose of psilocybin or LSD) is gaining popularity as an alternative medicine for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. What

How to Use Cannabis to Reduce or Replace Pharmaceutical Medication ft. Collen Higgins, RPh

Looking to taper off opiates or other pharmaceutical medications? Or seeking guidance on cannabis dosing? Colleen Higgins, a registered pharmacist and the author of The C

Ayahuasca’s Effects on Depression & the Brain ft. Dr. Fernanda Palhano-Fontes

Thirty percent of patients with treatment-resistant depression attempt suicide at least once during their lifetime. Can a psychoactive tea brew from the Amazon help? Dr.

LSD & Creativity ft. Dr. Isabel Wießner

The Beatles, Steve Jobs, and Bob Dylan are just a few innovators who credited the hallucinogenic LSD (aka Lysergic acid diethylamide) for their creative breakthroughs. Th

The Spirit Pharmacist on Psychedelic Science & Safety ft. Dr. Ben Malcom

Magic mushrooms or Lexapro? What about Magic Mushrooms + Lexapro? As psychedelics gain momentum as a potential treatment option for PTSD and depression, these questions a

#34 Cannabis & the Vaginal Microbiome with Dr. Cindy Orser and Pam Miles

Curious about cannabis sexual enhancement oils? Are CBD vaginal suppositories safe? Pam Miles and Dr. Cindy Orser, the visionaries behind Apothercare Advocacy and Researc

#33 Applying Lessons from Cannabis to Psychedelic Liberalization with Dr. Kevin Boehnke

Oregon became the first state to decriminalize psilocybin in 2020 and many other states are expected to follow suit. Dr. Kevin Boehnke, a Research Investigator in the Dep

#32 Terpenes vs. Esters: Discovering Cannabis Compounds with Dr. Jordan Zager

Step aside, terpenes!  Dr. Jordan Zager, a biochemist and the founder of Dewey Scientific, shares some cutting-edge research about other volatile compounds found in canna

#31 Delta-8 THC Goes Rogue featuring Dr. Eric Leas, PhD MPH

You’re probably already familiar with Delta-9 THC, which is the primary cannabinoid in the cannabis plant known for its psychoactive effects. But what’s going on with Del

#30 Cannabis & Creativity with Jordana Wright

Can cannabis make you more creative? Jordana Wright, a photographer and the author of Cannabis for Creatives, reveals her findings after conducting more than 30 interview

#29 Therapeutic Uses of Ayahuasca with Dr. Clancy Cavnar

Dr. Clancy Cavnar, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and co-editor of the book, The Therapeutic Use of Ayahuasca, discusses the healing benefits of using ayahuasca, especiall

#28 Using Psychedelics to Treat Trauma with Dr. Amanda Khan

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been clinically proven to treat trauma, but the headlines sometimes gloss over the nuances of this process. Dr. Amanda Khan, a clinical p

#27 The Dark Side of Cannabis Insecticides with Dr. Max Leung

It’s no secret that cannabis sold in legal dispensaries is often laced with residual pesticides and insecticides. What kind of danger does this present? Dr. Max Leung, a

#26 Cannabis Alchemy with Dr. Donald Land

The cannabis plant performs some magical alchemy. Chemistry Professor Dr. Donald Land, PhD explains how compounds in cannabis change as molecules bind together and separa

#25 Season 3 Trailer

Welcome to Season 3 of Cannabis Science Today—this is the podcast where we explore cannabis as a plant and how it can be used as medicine. In this season, we are taking a

#24 Cannabis & Insomnia with Dr. Oludare Odumosu

Can cannabis be used as a sleep aid? Dr. Oludare Odumosu, a biochemist and CEO of Zelira Therapeutics, discusses a new cannabinoid-based formula designed to treat insomni

# 23 A Psychiatric Pharmacist talks Psychedelics feat. Dr. Kelan Thomas

Dr. Kelan Thomas, PharmD, a psychiatric pharmacist, shares the latest clinical research on psilocybin (the active ingredient in "psychedelic" mushrooms) and other classic

#22 Antidepressant Effects of Ketamine with Dr. Lisa Monteggia

Dr. Lisa Monteggia, a neuroscientist and Professor of Pharmacology at Vanderbilt University, shares her groundbreaking research on the antidepressant effects of ketamine.

#21 Octopuses, MDMA, and Social Reward Learning with Dr. Gul Dölen

Dr. Gul Dölen, a neuroscientist and Associate Professor at the Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses MDMA’s potential to reopen the criti