The Psychedelic Podcast

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• Rectal 5-MeO-DMT: A Novel Path Through Pelvic Trauma - Mira Funk, LSCW

  October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin sits down with Mira Funk, LCSW, a Harvard-educated psychotherapist and the founder of Unjourneying, a private practice built around 5-MeO-DMT, N,N-DMT, and salvia divinorum. This…

• Why Medicalizing Psychedelics Is a Mistake - Dave Asprey

  September 25, 2026 · 29 min

  Paul talks with biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey about medicalization, microdosing, consciousness, and Dave's new BEYOND Wonderland psychedelics conference in Austin. In this bonus episode, Paul welcomes back Dave Asprey, founder of…

• Psychedelics, AI, and the Right to Think - Ramez Naam

  September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with computer scientist, climate investor, and Nexus author Ramez Naam about psychedelics, AI, neurotechnology, and cognitive liberty. Find full show notes and links here…

• Psychedelic Therapy Needs More Than Good Intentions - Kylea Taylor, M.S., LMFT

  September 14, 2026 · 55 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with therapist and InnerEthics® founder Kylea Taylor about why responsible psychedelic therapy requires more than good intentions. Find full show notes and links here…

• Iboga Initiation and the Wisdom of Discomfort - Paije Alexandra West

  September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Paije Alexandra West, founder of ETÉREO, about iboga, ibogaine, and Bwiti initiation. Drawing on Paul's recent retreat experience at ETÉREO in Baja, they examine what…

• SSRI Tapering and Psychedelic Readiness - Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring

  August 31, 2026 · 60 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with psychiatrist and TaperClinic founder Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring about antidepressant withdrawal, psychiatric deprescribing, and psychedelic readiness. Find full show…

• SSRIs, Psychedelics, & Rethinking Mental Health Treatment - Robert Whitaker

  August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with investigative journalist Robert Whitaker about the evidence behind psychiatric prescribing, SSRI withdrawal, and what psychedelic medicine can learn from that history…

• Ketamine, SSRIs & the Future of Psychedelic Therapy - Dr. Remi Drozd

  August 17, 2026 · 54 min

  In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin welcomes Dr. Remi Drozd back to explore ketamine, SSRIs, and the changing landscape of psychedelic mental health care. Find full show notes and links here: htt…