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Not Your GuruDone with the Hero’s Journey: Psychedelics, Trauma, and the Anti-Hero’s Path with Doc AskinsBen "Doc" Askins is a multifaceted professional with a rich background in both military service and mental health care. He holds degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and a Master of Divinity. During his nearly two-decade military career, he practiced and taught wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine. In his civilian role as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant, Ben adopts an integrative approach to mental health, specializing in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, medication management, and spiritual direction. He is certified by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Ben is the author of "Anti-Hero's Journey...2025-02-281h 16
MindHack#078 Ben "Doc" Askins: Beyond the Hero’s Journey Overcoming Trauma and Finding EmpathyIn this episode of the MindHack Podcast, we sit down with Ben "Doc" Askins, a former combat medic turned psychiatric physician assistant, who brings a wealth of experience in trauma therapy and unconventional healing. With nearly two decades in military medicine and a specialization in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, Ben challenges the traditional Hero’s Journey narrative and instead explores the path of the Anti-Hero—a journey that delves into the raw, real, and often messy truths of self-discovery. Through his unique insights, Ben shares how confronting trauma and embracing empathy are essential for true healing.This conversation is for...2024-11-231h 08
Magnify Your MessageDoc Askins | From Battlefields to Healing Grounds: Psychedelic Therapy and the Anti-Hero's JourneyOn today’s episode of Magnify Your Message we’ll dive into the notion that sometimes you find your calling in life by the things you love and enjoy...and sometimes it's by the things that break your heart.
Today I’m sitting down with Ben "Doc" Askins, a former combat medic turned psychedelic-assisted therapist. His journey is one of healing, resilience, and his mission is to unlock the hidden potential within us all.
Today's episode is a raw and profound exploration of trauma, recovery, and finding purpose in life’s toughest moments.
Listen i...2024-10-0331 min
The Ronan Levy PodcastFinding Peace After Optimization, Hustle, and Biohacking w/ Ben "Doc" Askins, PhD (Hon.)Ben “Doc” Askins, PhD (Hon.) has an eclectic background with degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. I wanted to bring him back on the podcast after his last visit was an audience favorite so he could share his ideas on how to live a good, long life.Doc has nearly two decades of experience practicing and teaching wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in the military.In civilian life, he is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant with an evidence-focused and integrative appro...2024-08-141h 19
Anti-Hero's JourneyEpilogue: | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0802 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 16: The Book of Job | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0803 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 15: Suicide | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0709 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 14: Absolute Zero | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0616 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 13: Monsters | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0512 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 12: Meditation | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0405 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 11: Naked Mole Rats | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0306 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 10: Virgins | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0218 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 9: Prayers | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-08-0118 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 8: Therapy | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-3120 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 7: Games | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-3012 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 6: Religion | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2907 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 5: Trauma | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2808 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 4: Infinity | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2713 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 3: Fear | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2605 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 2: Birth | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2502 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 1: Stories | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2406 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyChapter 0: The Liar | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2315 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyIntroduction | Anti-Hero's Journey PodBook🔥ANTI-HERO’S JOURNEY PODBOOK🔥“What’s a podbook?”I’m giving away the audiobook version of Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces as podcast episodes starting this Monday 7/22. A new chapter will drop every day until the book is done. So if you haven’t gotten a copy yet, congratulations, you waited long enough for it to be worthless and now you get to hear it for free. 😜“Why give it away?”As the FDA final ruling date on MDMA-assisted therapy approaches on August 11th, I wanted to freely share my story of struggles and healing through psychedelic medicin...2024-07-2207 min
Anti-Hero's JourneyAmil Patel, CEO of Meeko Health, Pharmacist, PeacemakerAmil Patel, co-founder and CEO of Meeko Health, shares his journey from childhood to becoming a father and his exploration of equanimity and peace. He discusses the impact of psychedelic therapy on finding peace and purpose, and the mission of Meeko Health to provide equitable access to psychedelic therapies for mental health care.
https://www.meekohealth.com/2024-07-0139 minAnti-Hero's JourneySherry Rais, CEO of Enthea, Strategic Advisor, Mental Health InnovatorSherry Rais, CEO and co-founder of Enthea, shares her journey from growing up in Toronto as the daughter of immigrants to working with the United Nations and World Bank in poverty reduction programs in over 35 countries. She witnessed firsthand the global mental health crisis and the impact of economic stability on mental health. This led her to the field of psychedelic therapy, where she believes in the healing and transformative power of these treatments. Sherry also shares personal stories of sleeping on the streets to understand homelessness and the importance of human connection and empathy. Sherry Rais shares stories...2024-06-2452 minAnti-Hero's JourneyCipriana Quann, Co-Founder of Urban Bush Babes, "Voice of a Generation," Plant Medicine AdvocateCipriana Quann shares her story of surviving severe trauma and her healing journey through psychedelic therapy. She discusses her experience of childhood abuse, the bond she shares with her twin sister, and the impact it had on her physical and mental health. Cipriana talks about her first psychedelic experience with MDMA and psilocybin, which propelled her healing journey. She also mentions her recent experience with Ibogaine and the importance of sharing her story to inspire others. Cipriana Quann shares her experience with Ibogaine therapy and the healing journey she has been on. She emphasizes the importance of finding a...2024-06-1749 minAnti-Hero's JourneyEric Osbourne, Founder - Psanctuary Church, MycoMeditations Retreats, and Mushroom FarmerEric Osborne, co-founder of Sanctuary Sacred Mushroom Church, shares his story and experiences with mushrooms. He discusses his deep connection with nature from a young age and how he fell in love with psilocybin mushrooms. Osborne talks about the unpredictable nature of mushroom journeys and the importance of understanding the energetics of this work. He also shares some unusual and paranormal experiences he has witnessed during psychedelic sessions. Osborne reflects on the significance of Kentucky as a space for psychedelic exploration and his intentions for the future. Eric Osborne's intentions with his mushroom work and podcast are to wake...2024-06-1047 minAnti-Hero's JourneyHenry Lucas, CEO, Psychedelic Therapist, Harm Reduction AdvocateIn this conversation, Doc and Henry Lucas discuss Henry's personal journey, including his experiences with trauma, addiction, and healing. They explore the concept of harm reduction and the role of psychedelics in therapy. Henry shares his belief in the power of integrating the different aspects of one's life and the importance of being present. They also discuss the future of psychedelic medicine and the need for access and inclusivity. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of self-discovery, healing, and creating a better future.TakeawaysPersonal healing is a continuous process that happens along the way, not just at the end...2024-06-0342 minAnti-Hero's JourneyJoel Gandara, Entrepreneur and CoachIn this episode, Doc Askins interviews Joel Gandara, an entrepreneur and coach. Joel shares his journey from fleeing Cuba as a child to building successful businesses. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and appreciating the opportunities in life. Joel also discusses his focus on helping men improve their lives and build a supportive community. He encourages listeners to create meaningful connections and make a difference in the lives of those around them.
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Introduction of Guest Joel Gandara
04:26 - Joel's Entrepreneurial Journey
07:00 - Joel's Experience with...2024-05-2734 minAnti-Hero's JourneyJames Eshleman, Psychedelic Facilitator and CoachJames Eshelman, a psychedelic guide and transformational coach, shares his story and journey in the world of psychedelics. He discusses his background growing up in a small town in the Midwest and his traditional upbringing. James talks about his career in finance and the struggles he faced with depression and alcohol abuse. He then shares his Jerry Maguire moment when he quit his job and embarked on a new path with psychedelics. James discusses his work in facilitating psilocybin journeys and his involvement in psychedelic policy advocacy, particularly in Colorado. He also talks about his intentions to build a...2024-05-2031 minAnti-Hero's JourneyGary Cardone, Entrepreneur, Artist, MentorGary Cardone shares his story and discusses the importance of finding the right platform and being a critical player on the team. He emphasizes the value of being a giver and helping others without expecting anything in return. Gary also talks about the need for more heroes in the world and the battle between heroism and villainy. He expresses his gratitude for technology and Bitcoin, highlighting the value they bring in terms of speed, efficiency, and security. In this conversation, Gary Cardone discusses his experience with Bitcoin and the importance of understanding it before forming an opinion. He emphasizes...2024-05-1353 minAnti-Hero's JourneyTony Blauer, World-Renowned Self-Defense & Fear Management ExpertIn this episode, Doc Askins interviews Tony Blauer, a self-defense and fear management expert. Tony shares his childhood experiences of fear and how it led him to study violence and fear. They discuss the difference between anxiety and fear, and how fear can affect performance. Tony introduces the No Fear program, which focuses on improving self-awareness and clearing fear. They also explore the importance of recognizing and addressing fear in order to navigate dangerous situations effectively. In this part of the conversation, Tony Blauer discusses the role of fear and self-awareness in managing dangerous situations. He emphasizes the importance...2024-05-061h 18Anti-Hero's JourneyJoshua Sherrard, CEO of Strategic Navigators Inc., Entrepreneurial Ministerhttps://advancedpracticeproviders.com/
https://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Josh started his first business at twelve years old with a natural inclination for being an entrepreneur. Since then he has been involved in start-ups, corporate America, and in international business development. He has over a decade of experience in the Non-Profit Sector managing multi-million dollar companies in addition to many years as a financial advisor and business efficiency expert. His background in the fields of Business, Finance, Executive Management, Real Estate, Operations and Sales brings a unique depth to his Business Family Coaching.
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The Veterans Disability NexusThe Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins InterviewPhysician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses about The Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins Interview.Leah and former PA Ben "Doc" Askins discuss the integration of psychedelic medicine within veteran healthcare. Ben shares his journey from being a combat medic and National Guard member to pursuing a career in medicine, leading to his involvement in psychedelic science, particularly regarding mental health. He details his experiences with ketamine and MDMA, discussing their therapeutic potential in treating conditions like chronic depression, PTSD, and pain. Despite the challenges of navigating medical regulations and ensuring patient...2024-04-2337 min
Planetary Health First Mars Next, a Michael Mann productionEp 85 Psychedelic Therapy to help with substance abuse disorder with Ben "Doc" Askins & Sarah Bliss Matousek, PhDEp 85 Psychedelic Therapy to help with substance abuse disorder with Ben "Doc" Askins & Sarah Bliss Matousek, PhD2024-04-1948 minAnti-Hero's JourneyAmanda Siebert, Author of "Psyched," Movement Mastermindhttps://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/
https://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Amanda Siebert is an author, podcast host, and personal trainer interested in health, drugs, and altered states, and inspired by martial arts, movement, and music (among many, many other things). She hosts the podcast Ibogaine Uncovered and has written two books about cannabis and psychedelic drugs, The Little Book of Cannabis and Psyched. Amanda also writes a Substack called A to Z of Altered States. Her byline has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, Lucid News, Healing Maps, Daily Om, Vice, Leafly, The Dales Report, Calgary Herald, and The Georgia Straight...2024-04-1544 minAnti-Hero's JourneyLyndsey Ryan (Part 2, Post-Medicine Interview), Clinical Program Director for TARA Mindhttps://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/
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This is Part 2 of our interview with Lyndsey Ryan, Clinical Program Director at TARA Mind (a ketamine-assisted therapy network). Yesterday's episode was an interview prior to her trip to The Mission Within in Mexico for an Ibogaine and 5MeO-DMT assisted course of therapy. Today, she answers the same questions from her perspective on the other side of this intensive treatment experience. You won't want to miss this episode!
https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2024-04-1044 minAnti-Hero's JourneyLyndsey Ryan (Part 1, Pre-Medicine Interview), Clinical Program Director for TARA Mindhttps://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/
https://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Lyndsey Ryan is the Clinical Program Director at TARA Mind.
A Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC), Lyndsey has spent 25 years performing research, training, and developing hybrid modality support so she can best support her clients in finding a safe refuge in their own mind and body.
Lyndsey has trained in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, IFS, somatic psychotherapies including Somatic Experiencing, attachment work, art therapy, and advanced EMDR techniques to support people struggling with early childhood neglect and abuse, addictions, combat trauma, and self-harming/self-defeating behaviors and thoughts.
Lyndsey graduated from...2024-04-0938 minAnti-Hero's JourneyMichael "Punky" Higgs, 30+ year Navy SEAL, Psychedelic Therapy Advocate, Director of The Honor Foundationhttps://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/
https://www.antiherosjourney.com/
In this episode, Doc Askins interviews Michael Higgs, a former Navy SEAL and program director of the Honor Foundation. They discuss Michael's military career, his experience with psychedelic medicine, and his work in helping veterans transition to civilian life. Michael shares how psychedelics helped him reconcile with his past traumas and find his purpose. He emphasizes the importance of creating peace and love in the world and highlights the work being done in the veteran and psychedelic medicine spaces. The conversation explores the potential benefits of incorporating psychedelics into the military and...2024-04-0834 minAnti-Hero's JourneyW. Bryan Hubbard, Attorney, Ibogaine-assisted Therapy Advocatehttps://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/
W. Bryan Hubbard is the former Chairman and Executive Director of the Kentucky Opioid Commission. In that role, he developed the Kentucky ibogaine project which aimed to develop ibogaine as a breakthrough therapeutic under the auspices on the commission. He previously ran the state’s Social Security Disability and Child Support Enforcement programs as Commissioner of the Department of Income Support. He was raised in the Virginia coalfields and is the grandson of two grade school educated coal miners.
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https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2024-04-0148 minAnti-Hero's JourneyCesar Marin, Founder of Cultivating Wisdom, Former CNN Sports Producer, Proud Papahttps://www.advancedpracticeproviders.com/
https://www.antiherosjourney.com/
After a 30+ year career in the television industry, especially as a CNN Sports Producer, Cesar Marin decided to become an entrepreneur and start a lifestyle and apparel brand dedicated to people who want to manifest that microdosing psilocybin changed their lives. His mission is to share with others his healing journey with plant medicine and at the same time poke at people’s childhood curiosity of what microdosing could do for them. He's also proud father of an American Soldier and a strong advocate for Gen X and Millennial mental health, especially in...2024-03-2550 min
Planetary Health First Mars Next, a Michael Mann productionEp 70 Whatever's clever, Psychedelics (therapy) with Ben "Doc" AskinsEp 70 Whatever's clever, Psychedelics (therapy) with Ben "Doc" Askins
2024-03-2138 minAnti-Hero's JourneyPatrick Moher, President of Microdosehttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Uniting people and forging authentic connections—that’s where my passion lies. As the President of Microdose, I bring individuals, businesses, and innovative ideas together to shape the future of psychedelic medicine and mental health. Having spoken at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York, the first Medical Psychedelic House of Davos in Switzerland, Burning Man in Nevada, and of course Wonderland Miami, I've seen firsthand the power of meaningful collaboration through communication.
Currently building Microdose, the industry's leading media and events platform, I am on the lookout for forward-thinking partners who share our vision. We’re mor...2024-03-1837 minAnti-Hero's JourneyChristopher Cordova (PA-C), Husband, Father, Veteran, Golfer, Gray Manhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Christopher Cordova (PA-C) is an Army veteran Physician Assistant with an orthopedic practice in Colorado. His lifesaving efforts on the battlefield were depicted in the Netflix film The Outpost, which tells the story of the Battle of Kamdesh at Combat Outpost Keating, wherein Chris performed a fresh whole blood transfusion to save the life of a fellow Soldier. SSG Clint Romesha and SPC Ty Carter both received the Medal of Honor for their actions on that day. Chris is a humble, courageous exemplar of the Physician Assistant profession and the veteran community at large... but he...2024-03-1431 minAnti-Hero's JourneyAllison Wilson, Founder of The Hope Project, Family Relations Director at Heroic Hearts Projecthttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Allison Wilson is the founder of The Hope Project, a non-profit that supports Veteran spouses, Gold Star Wives and Veteran women with scholarships to psychedelic healing retreats, preparation and Integration coaching and most importantly, community. Allison created The Hope Project after 16 years in the special operations communty as the spouse to a Veteran Navy SEAL and after her own profound healing journey.
Allison most recently merged with Heroic Hearts Project and is currently the Director of Family Relations there. With this merge they have been able to support over 100 spouses and Heroic Hearts has supported over 800...2024-03-1126 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDavid Connell, Senior Editor Psychedelics.com, USAF Veteranhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Dave Connell is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and author of Cooking with Magic: The Psilocybin Cookbook. Dave is also the Senior Editor at Supermind.co. Dave has been active in the psychedelic field for the past eight years and got involved after his personal experiences using psilocybin to self-treat depression and PTSD.
https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2024-03-0437 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDeran Young (LCSW), NY Times Bestselling Author, Founder of Black Therapists Rockhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Deran Young is a licensed therapist specializing in racial trauma and legacy burdens. She is also a Co-Author of the New York Times Best Seller, You Are Your Best Thing, a retired military officer, & founder of Black Therapists Rock.
Black Therapists Rock is a non profit organization with a network of over 30,000 mental health professionals committed to reducing the psychological impact of systemic oppression and intergenerational trauma.
She obtained her social work degree from University of Texas, where she studied abroad in Ghana, West Africa for two semesters creating a high school counseling center for under-resourced...2024-03-0139 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Andrea Lucie, PhD in Mind/Body Medicinehttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Dr. Andrea Lucie (Ph.D. in Mind Body Medicine).
For the past 29 years she has worked for the Department of Defense including at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC), The Marcus Institute for Brain Health at the University of Colorado and lately as an independent provider of Traditional Medicine Retreat for Veterans, their families and First Responders.
Andrea grew up in the south of Chile and at the hills of the Andes mountains. She learned from childhood the...2024-02-0128 minAnti-Hero's JourneyBLUF: Ibogaine-Magnesium study with Dr. Sarah Bliss Matousek (PhD)https://www.antiherosjourney.com/
In this Bottom Line Up Front episode, Sarah and Doc discuss the recent Nature journal article "Magnesium–ibogaine therapy in veterans with traumatic brain injuries" (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02705-w) and a PLOS One article, "Extended difficulties following the use of psychedelic drugs: A mixed methods study" (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0293349). We discuss clinical trial study designs, the safety and efficacy data for Ibogaine's use in mild traumatic brain injury, outliers, the risks of psychedelic medicine use, and have a few laughs too (of course).
https://www.na...2024-01-1827 minAnti-Hero's JourneyTommy Aceto, SEAL Medic, Veteran Mental Health Advocatehttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Tommy Aceto was a 16 year Navy SEAL medic and intelligence officer. Currently, he is a psychedelic medicine advocate with the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition and the Veteran Mental Health Chief Officer for Give To Give Foundation, which is a non profit that gives access to Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation work. He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and is finishing his Master of Fine Arts degree as a director/writer.
https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2024-01-1550 min
Ibogaine UncoveredBen “Doc” Askins: From Straight-Edge to PsychedelicBen "Doc" Askins is a physician assistant, US army captain, author and podcast host. He has two decades of experience practicing and teaching wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in the military. As a civilian, he is certified with the Multidisciplinary Association on Psychedelic Studies in MDMA-assisted therapy, and is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant offering ketamine assisted therapy in Kentucky. Doc is a National Outdoor Leadership school alum, a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, and has postgraduate training in Neuropsychiatry and Genomics with a Masters in Divinity. Doc’s book, The Anti-Hero’s Journey: The Zero with a Thou...2024-01-141h 02Anti-Hero's JourneyBen Peery (MD), ER physician, SWAT medic, Outdoorsman, Podcasterhttps://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation
Dr. Ben Peery lives in Western Colorado. Married with 3 daughters. 20 years working as an Emergency Medicine physician, 4 years as a SWAT medic. Last year I started a podcast speaking with front line responders (cops, paramedics, nurses, military veterans, trauma surgeons etc) about mental health. Avid bowhunter, fisherman, mountain biker, waterman. Completing a fellowship this Fall in precision/genomic and integrative medicine.
https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2024-01-1129 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Erin Faules (MD), Precision Medicine/Autoimmune Expert, Chicken-Loverhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Dr. Erin Faules (MD) is a service driven doctor on a mission to educate and challenge others to take charge of their health. She is board certified in Family Medicine. She practiced rural ER and Hospital Medicine before settling into her true love of Precision Medicine and disease prevention. She now runs a virtual practice, where she uses genomics and comprehensive data to co-create a health plan with her patients.
She believes the majority of health is accomplished through daily habits, a philosophy sparked by her own health journey with autoimmune disease. She understands first-hand the...2024-01-0829 minAnti-Hero's JourneyJ.R. Butler, Founder/CEO of Shift, Helping Athletes and Veterans Dial In Their Careershttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Prior to starting Shift, JR was Chief Revenue Officer at Pillir, a low code platform company based in Chandler Arizona. He joined the company in the fall of 2019 to take over go to market. He built a successful partnership with AWS - achieving the top status as an ISV Partner and the #1 ISV in terms of new logos for AWS’s SAP on AWS team in 2020 and built a scalable and repeatable sales process for the early-stage company, being chosen as one of CRN’s Top Channel Chiefs for 2021.
Prior to Pillir, JR was an early empl...2024-01-0424 minAnti-Hero's JourneyFloris Wolswijk, Founder of Blossom, An Information Hub for the Psychedelic Spacehttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Floris Wolswijk is the founder of Blossom. Blossom serves as an informational hub for psychedelic insights, from cutting-edge research to the companies implementing psychedelic-assisted therapy. Floris has also co-founded FLO coaching together with his partner Lotte. They provide psychedelic-assisted coaching with a focus on adequate preparation and integration.
Floris studied Psychology at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam and graduated with a master's degree in 2014. Through his decade of personal experiences with psychedelics and subsequent engagement with scientific literature, he fell in love with the psychedelics field. He is helping make psychedelics more widely available and hopes...2024-01-0134 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Graham Priest (PhD), Philosopher, Author, Master of Karate and Friendshiphttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Graham Priest grew up as a working class kid in South London. He read mathematics and (and a little bit of of logic) at St. John’s College, Cambridge. He obtained his doctorate in mathematics at the London School of Economics. By that time, he had come to the conclusion that philosophy was more fun than mathematics. So, luckily, he got his first job (in 1974) in a philosophy department, as a temporary lecturer in the Department of Logic and Metaphysics at the University of St Andrews.
The first permanent job he was offered was at the Un...2023-12-2836 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Dru Johnson (PhD), Dropout/Punk/Veteran/Skinhead/Pastor/Professorhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Dru Johnson is visiting associate professor at Hope College in Holland, MI (was a professor at The King’s College in New York City), director of the Center for Hebraic Thought, editor at The Biblical Mind, host of The Biblical Mind podcast, and co-host of the OnScript Podcast. Before that, he was a high-school dropout, skinhead, punk rock drummer, combat veteran, IT supervisor, and pastor—all things that he hopes none of his children ever become.
https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2023-12-2548 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Benjamin Malcolm (PharmD), Spirit Pharmacist, Wet Didgeridoo Wizardhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Dr. Ben Malcolm earned his bachelor’s degree (BS) in pharmacology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, prior to his Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Touro University California. He then completed post-graduate residencies in Acute Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Psychiatric Pharmacy at the University of California at San Diego Health.
After residency he passed his exam to become Board Certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). He began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Pharmacy before transitioning to hi...2023-12-2147 min
The Ronan Levy PodcastHow to think for yourself with Ben "Doc" Askins, PhD (Hon.)As 2023 has been a year of profound changes, ups and downs and lots of confusion and uncertainty for me, I couldn't think of a better episode to send this year off with than this one with Ben "Doc" Askins. Give a listen and you'll understand why. Ben "Doc" Askins is a no-one. But he is also Banksy’s erudite elder brother, a Deadpool wannabe, and the Shadow of the world’s most interesting man. When artificial intelligence has a fever dream, it dreams of bein...2023-12-201h 12The Veterans Disability NexusThe Benefits of Psychedelics on PTSD | Ben "Doc" Askins InterviewPhysician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz discusses Psychedelic Medicine with Physician Assistant Ben "Doc" Askins who is a US Army combat Veteran and trailblazer in Psychedelic medicine.Leah and former PA Ben "Doc" Askins discuss the integration of psychedelic medicine within veteran healthcare. Ben shares his journey from being a combat medic and National Guard member to pursuing a career in medicine, leading to his involvement in psychedelic science, particularly regarding mental health. He details his experiences with ketamine and MDMA, discussing their therapeutic potential in treating conditions like chronic depression, PTSD, and pain. Despite...2023-12-1937 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Kyle Mack, Esq. (PharmD/JD), Relentless Pharmaceutical Experthttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Kyle Mack is a doctor of pharmacy and an attorney. He has spent most of his career advising multinational pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers on regulatory compliance matters, as well as defending them in national product liability litigations. Over the past few years, he has shifted his professional focus to assisting companies and health care practitioners operating in the medicinal psychedelics space. He recently launched a consulting firm, Vivante Advisors, to further this aim and help stakeholders navigate the complex regulatory landscape medicinal psychedelics face.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-w-mack-pharm-d-j-d-442b9918
https://www.navigatesni...2023-12-1831 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Michael Fratkin (MD), Hospice/Palliative Care Physican, Ghost Whispererhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com/
Michael D. Fratkin, MD is a father, husband, brother, son, and palliative medicine physician. He has been dedicated to the well being of this community for nearly 30 years. Approaching life and the practice of medicine with love and respect, Michael is a builder, an innovator and a dreamer.
He has been a transformative and provocative voice for improving the experience of people and families facing serious illness while ensuring that the meaningful professional experiences of those providing care are held in equal importance.
http://www.resolutioncare.com/
https://www.navigatesni.com/free-consultation2023-12-1435 minAnti-Hero's JourneyGv Freeman, Psychedelic Reviews, Entrepreneur, Integration Coachhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Gv Freeman is a Transformational Guide who helps humans unstuck themselves. Using a fully integrated approach to body, mind, and spirit, he and his clients work together to solve modern-day problems with centuries-old tools.
Gv’s life resembles a Venn diagram of entrepreneurship, mental health, and psychedelics. After 20 years as a serial entrepreneur, he began following his true dharma to help people create the satisfaction, success, and inspiration they deeply craved.
Using modern-day coaching, psychology, and somatic experiencing tools within millennia-old wisdom traditions such as Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, Yoga, and Shamanism, Gv offers a truly unique ap...2023-12-1143 minAnti-Hero's JourneyVincent "Rocco" Vargas, Disruptor, Dad, Hollywood Actor/Producer, Beteranhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Rocco was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. After several years of college baseball, he enlisted in the US Army and went on to serve 3 combat deployments with 2nd Battalion of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. After 4 years of active duty service to this country, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves and continued his service until retirement. In 2009 he became a Federal Agent with the Department of Homeland Security Border Patrol and was a Medic with the Special Operations Group. He is currently an entrepreneur, actor, writer, author and...2023-12-0541 minAnti-Hero's JourneyKimberly Juroviesky, USAF (R), Author, Founder of Healing Our Heroes Foundationhttps://www.antiherosjourney.com
Kimberly Juroviesky, CAPT, USAF, Retired/Disabled
President, Ketamine Taskforce INC, Ketamine Taskforce.org
Senior Vice President, Healing Our Heroes Foundation
Capt. Kimberly Juroviesky is a disabled United States Air Force veteran and Nurse Practitioner. She was injured on active duty and developed Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from her injury. She began getting treated with Ketamine infusions and it saved her life. She started a 501c3 organization called the Ketamine Taskforce to help patients at increased risk of suicide, such as veterans and first responders, who are unable to afford ketamine treatment.
Kimberly and her husband also...2023-12-0429 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Jose Fernandez (PhD) Economics Professor, Husband, Father, DEI Advocate, BJJ Purple BeltDr. Fernandez’s research focuses on a wide range of risky behavior and mental health topics with a special focus on suicide and substance abuse, including opioid-related healthcare utilization. Dr. Fernandez has over 20 articles appearing in well-respected journals such as the the International Economic Review, The Journal of Economic Education, Journal of Business Venturing, Journal of Economic Perspectives, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, and Health Service Research Journal. He has appeared in over 100 local, regional, and national media interviews including NPR’s Planet Money and the Indicator.
Dr. Fernandez is a faculty scholar at the Commonwealth Institute of Kentucky, a me...2023-12-0157 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Sofia Peeva, MD, Owner of Propel TherapeuticsDr. Sofia Peeva is one of the pioneers and early adaptors of using low dose ketamine in combination with psychotherapy to treat treatment resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD and chronic pain. Her clinic, Propel Therapeutics, is located in Sacramento, CA.
https://www.propeltherapeutics.com/2023-11-3027 minAnti-Hero's JourneyMatt Zemon (MSc) Author of "Psychedelics for Everyone," Exec Director of Sacred Path CommunitiesMatt Zemon, MSc, is the author of the best-selling book, Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, and Expanding Consciousness as well as Beyond the Trip, A Journal for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration. With a Master's degree from King's College London, he has studied the effects of psychedelics on the mind and the potential for these experiences to serve as a catalyst for positive transformations. A dedicated explorer of the inner world and a passionate advocate for the safe and sacred use of psychedelics, Matt serves as the executive director of Sa...2023-11-2938 minAnti-Hero's JourneyLeah Bucholz (PA-C), CEO and Founder of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting, Official BadassLeah Bucholz is the founder of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting. She is a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, and former contract VA Compensation & Pension examiner. Her organization assists Veterans with Independent Medical Opinion letters often referred to as “Nexus letters” which help show a link between a veteran’s injury or illness and their military service. Driven by passion and purpose, she aims to create a sustainable change that empowers veterans and future generations.
Leah’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. From overcoming and living with her service-related disabilities to navigating work-life balance, she’s learned to face each hurdle head...2023-11-2728 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Lincoln Stoller, PhD, Theoretical Math/Physics, Hypnotherapist, Pilot, Mountaineer, Rescue DiverWebsite: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/
The Learning Project book: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/learningproject-home/2023-11-2454 minAnti-Hero's JourneyChad McLean, Co-Founder Mental Joe ApparelChad McLean founded Mental Joe after personally being impacted by childhood and military traumas that resulted in self doubt, depression, anxiety, and a host of other "diagnoses." After a suicide attempt in 2020, he found his way to Ketamine treatments and his life has forever changed for the better. Chad had a vision during a ketamine treatment where he would launch an apparel company to raise awareness and erase the stigma of mental health and the healing abilities of psychedelics. The mission of Mental Joe is to spark conversations, inspire hope, and provide funds to those in need.
https://www.mentaljoe...2023-11-2042 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDenise Rue, LCSW, Founder of the New Jersey Psychedelic Therapy AssociationDenise Rue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Hypnotherapist. For over three years, Denise worked as a retreat leader and lead therapist at a legal psilocybin retreat center in Jamaica overseeing approximately 1,500 psilocybin sessions, and as many group integration sessions. Denise has a profound respect for the healing potential of psychedelic medicines, as well as a deep sense of the responsibility practitioners hold in shepherding people on their journeys. Denise has a private practice in New Jersey, specializing in individuals with complex trauma, especially adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Denise is a trainer for Fluence Training, teaching...2023-11-1630 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Jeff Chamberlain (MD), Physical/Spiritual OB-GYNJeff is a 2nd generation obstetrician-gynecologist focused on providing exceptional, innovative and personalized women’s care, including over 10 years performing robotic gynecologic procedures.
Currently practicing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He holds a Clinical Faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
He is currently participating in a psychedelic-assisted therapy certificate program at Naropa University. Although he realizes that it might be a stretch on paper for an OB/GYN to be a psychedelic-assisted therapist, much of his professional experience has been helping patients who suffer from PTSD, depression, and anxiety related to chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, body dysmorphic di...2023-11-1330 minAnti-Hero's JourneyNatalie Goldberg, Writer, Nurse, ComedianNatalie Goldberg is a photographer, nurse, occasional comedian, and a writer for Psychedelic Support.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebgoldberg2023-11-0940 minAnti-Hero's JourneyCole Butler, Founder of Lionheart WellnessCole is the Founder of Lionheart Wellness, where he serves as an Addiction Couneslor Candidate and Ketamine Therapist for Addiction. He has extensive experience working in the psychedelic clinical trial space. He writes about issues in the field of psychedelics and the evolving paradigm of mental health and wellness.
http://www.lionheartwellness.net/2023-11-0638 minAnti-Hero's JourneyCoach Nate Barry, A Real-Life Ted LassoNate Barry came to the precision medicine space in 2020 after 15 years of experience working in the NCAA Division I focused on athletic performance and strength and conditioning. In that time frame he worked with seven different sports, including being a part of six bowl game trips for various football programs, women’s basketball program advancing to the NCAA Tournament twice, and NCAA College World Series appearance.
The past 3 years he has bridged the gap between personalized medicine and athletic performance. Coordinating medical care and lifestyle optimization for over 60 professional athletes in the NFL, MLB, Nascar, CrossFit Games Athletes, USA Boxing, an...2023-11-0225 minAnti-Hero's JourneyChris Aiken (MD), Psychiatrist, Journal Editor, Podcaster, "Mafioso"Chris Aiken (MD) is a psychiatrist who specializes in mood disorders and focuses on natural therapies. He is the editor-in-chief of the Carlat Psychiatry Report, one of a few psychiatric journals that has never accepted a dime from the pharmaceutical industry. He hosts two podcasts – a professional one for Carlat and another for patients – The Pocket Psychiatrist. He founded the Mood Treatment Center in North Carolina after completing his medical training at Yale, Cornell, and Duke
https://www.moodtreatmentcenter.com/chris-aiken-md/
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/
https://www.expeditionmentalhealth.com/2023-11-0145 minAnti-Hero's JourneyBen Greenzweig, CEO, Executive Producer Psychedelic Science 2023Benjamin Greenzweig is a seasoned events veteran, entrepreneur, and the founder of Momentum Events with a deep passion for destigmatizing the conversation on both the diagnosis and treatment of mental health, including psychedelic-assisted therapy. Greenzweig served as the Executive Producer of Psychedelic Science 2023, the world’s largest psychedelics conference, and Momentum proudly played the role of show organizer. Open about his personal wellness journey, Greenzweig passionately believes that everyone has the right to find their mental health balance, and he works tirelessly to create learning and community-building opportunities that can open minds and change hearts.
http://www.momentumevents.com/
http://ww...2023-10-3033 minAnti-Hero's JourneyRobert Rush, JD, Psychedelic and Cannabis Law ExpertRobert Rush is a committed attorney who ardently supports opening access to psychedelics, reforming drug policy, and defending his clients. With a firm belief in cognitive liberty and personal autonomy, he champions these causes through his legal practice. Operating primarily virtually and based in Denver, Colorado, Robert represents an extensive spectrum of clients in the burgeoning psychedelic field, including therapists, healing centers, facilitators, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs.
A proud University of Colorado Law School graduate, Robert's legal career spans over a decade in complex, high-stakes commercial litigation. In 2015, he shifted his focus to representing clients in the cannabis industry, a...2023-10-2626 minAnti-Hero's JourneyShannon Duncan, Author "Coming Full Circle: Healing Trauma Using Psychedelics"Shannon Duncan is an entrepreneur and author of the landmark book, Present Moment Awareness. In his newest book, Coming Full Circle, Duncan shares what he learned during his own intensive multi-year process of healing trauma with the help of psychedelics. An advocate for those seeking to heal from trauma, it is his sincere wish that sharing what he learned through his experiences will be of service to those who are in need.2023-10-2541 minAnti-Hero's JourneyBrett Waters, Attorney, Co-Founder of Reason for Hope and Veteran Mental Health Leadership CoalitionBrett Waters is an attorney and the co-founder of Reason for Hope and the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, non-profit policy and advocacy organizations focused on advancing safe, affordable access to psychedelic therapies to treat mental health conditions, addiction, and to prevent deaths of despair. Brett spent five years as a litigation associate at Winston & Strawn before leaving the firm at the end of 2022 to focus on policy and advocacy work full-time. Reason for Hope is named in memory of his mother, Sherrie Hope Waters, who he lost to suicide in 2018.
https://www.reason-for-hope.org
https://vmhlc.org
KY Opioid...2023-10-2431 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Mike Stone, MD, Owner of Nexus MedicineDr. Mike Stone, MD is an emergency medicine physician, recovering academician from Harvard Medical School, expert in point-of-care ultrasound, precision primary care, and longevity medicine. He owns Nexus Medicine, a ketamine-assisted therapy clinic in Portland, OR. Besides being a family man, the greatest honor of his life is having written the foreword to the Anti-Hero's Journey: The Zero With a Thousand Faces. He's a good dude, you're really gonna like him.
https://www.nexusmedicinepdx.com/2023-10-2330 min
The Biblical MindAre Psychedelics Good for Depression, or Anything at All? (Ben ”Doc” Askins) [Full Episode]Audio editing (and strategic bleeping) by John Viinalass.
In the first half of this extra long episode:
We discuss the strange biography of Ben "Doc" Askins, from combat medic to seminary student to Army physician's assistant (PA) to Psychiatric PA researching psychedelic medicine and trauma.
In the second half of this extra long episode:
We discuss if there is an appropriate roll for various drugs, including psychedelics and MDMA, in assisting the dying, integrating traumas, and more. We also figure out what a "bad trip" on LSD might be.
2023-10-211h 07Anti-Hero's JourneyDr. Joe Flanders, PhD, Entrepreneur and PsychologistDr. Joe Flanders is an entrepreneur and psychologist, specializing in psychedelic-assisted therapy and mindfulness. He has an active practice utilizing psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine as therapeutic catalysts. Joe has been on a life-long journey in the pursuit of the most effective approaches for cultivating well-being – his own and that of his clients. Along the way, he created a clinic network in Montreal and lead practitioner training for a psychedelics company. He is currently in private practice in Montreal.
linkedin.com/in/dr-joe-flanders2023-10-1926 minAnti-Hero's JourneyRonan Levy (JD), Therapeutic Psychedelic Pioneer, CEO, PodcasterA pioneer in the cannabis and psychedelics industry, Ronan Levy has inspired millions of people to find healing and inspiration through elevated states of consciousness, having co-founded Field Trip Health Ltd., which was the world’s largest provider of psychedelic therapies. He continues his work in well-being and consciousness as a co-founder of The Non-Ordinary Therapy Company Ltd. and his podcast, How We Evolve.2023-10-1828 minAnti-Hero's JourneySystematic Review of Ketamine Group Therapy for Alcohol Use DisorderBLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) episode discussing psychedelic science with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah Bliss Matousek (PhD) regarding a recent paper published in the May 2023 edition of Cureus. Access the paper here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10237681/2023-10-1817 min
The Grit Podcast: with Dr. Ben PeeryEpisode 62: The AntiheroI speak with Ben "Doc" Askins, Army veteran, father, PhD, pastor, Psychiatric Physician Assistant, psychedelic-assisted therapist and author of the book, The Anti-Hero's Journey We discuss the imbedded challenges of isolation, ego and fear in our lives. Doc explores the therapeutic effect of letting go of one's tightly held beliefs, identity and embracing a non-duality view of the world around us- rejecting "us and them" and embracing a synthesis of compassion, empathy and kindness. When we view ourselves as separate from those around us, it creates barriers and also traps us into a hero narrative. But, Doc suggests that our s...2023-10-1856 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Sarah Bliss Matousek, PhD, The BDNF of Healthcare SystemsSarah is a neuroscientist and public health professional with a passion for finding solutions to societal challenges in mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Her work has largely included health system transformation efforts in the US and Haiti.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahmatousek/2023-10-1629 minAnti-Hero's JourneyThe Unstoppable Andrew ToyAndrew Toy is a man who needs no batteries. He is an author, marketer, and podcaster. He is the creator of the podcasts Life Through the Big Screen, Hollywood Horrors, and Toying With Faith.
https://www.instagram.com/AndrewToyPodcaster2023-10-1334 minAnti-Hero's JourneyJennifer Chesak, Author, JournalistJennifer Chesak is the author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women. She is an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker, and her work has has appeared in several national publications, including the Washington Post. Chesak earned her master of science in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill. She currently teaches in the journalism and publishing programs at Belmont University, leads various workshops at the literary nonprofit The Porch, and serves as the managing editor for the literary magazine SHIFT. Find her work at jenniferchesak.com and follow her on socials @jenchesak.2023-10-1127 minAnti-Hero's JourneyMia Cara Cosco, Creative Director of Psychedelic SalonsHi there, I'm Mia!
I am the Creative Director of @psychedelicsalons in Vancouver, BC. I may have told you recently about my favourite chocolate micro-dosing brand or maybe we went to an art party together.
You might have come across my Instagram where I showcase my writing from my upcoming book I will be publishing next year or maybe you found me because you watched my 10 g mushroom trip video. Either way, glad to meet you ✨
I founded Psychedelic Salons in 2019 after initially dreaming about it in 2017 while I was at a consciousness conference. I always knew that I wanted to...2023-10-0928 minAnti-Hero's JourneyJude Star, Meditation Teacher/Integrative TherapistJude is an integrative therapist and meditation teacher. He became obsessed with consciousness and eastern philosophy in his late teens and has been exploring ever since. He’s studied Buddhism and growth practices with a variety of teachers and mentors (Vipassana, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism), and spent over 6 years in experiential psychotherapy training programs (Gestalt, Transpersonal, Psychodynamic, Depth, Existential, Somatic).
Career highlights include writing meditations for popular apps Calm and Open, as well as creating guided practices used in psychedelic therapy for two of the leading organizations in the space (Mindbloom and Field Trip). While he’s proud of all that...2023-10-0535 minAnti-Hero's JourneyTop Gun fighter pilot/Wall Street exec "Whiz" Buckley's Psychedelic Plant Medicine JourneysE. Matthew "Whiz" Buckley, Former Navy F/A-18 Hornet fighter pilot, TOPGUN grad, founder No Fallen Heroes Foundation shares his experiences with the psychedelic plant medicines Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT, as well as his perspectives on a wide array of issues related to mental health, veteran suicide, and hot topics in America and around the globe today.
https://nofallenheroesfoundation.org/2023-10-041h 04Anti-Hero's JourneyHeather R. King, MPS, Tillman ScholarHeather R. King serves as a certified preparation and integration coach for Heroic Hearts Project and SCA Integration. She possesses a unique blend of discipline and communication skills enabling her to create a safe and supportive environment for clients, empowering them on their paths to recovery, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose. She served in the U.S. Air Force as a “crew chief” on B-1s and C-130s. She had multiple deployments to Diego Garcia, Guam, and Al-Udeid in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism. After earning a M.P.S. in Stra...2023-10-0238 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. Matthew Wall, PhD, MRI Rock StarMatt Wall is a psychologist, neuroscientist and specialist in neuroimaging, particularly functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the human brain. He completed his PhD at Cambridge, post-doctoral positions at Royal Holloway and UCL, and is currently head of MRI applications at Invicro London, plus an honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London. He has authored over 70 scientific publications, is an editor at Scientific Reports, and his research currently focuses on psychedelics, cannabis, sex hormones, and methods-development for fMRI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfYINee1VA42023-09-2833 minAnti-Hero's JourneyMelissa Lavasani, Founder/CEO of Psychedelic Medicine CoalitionMelissa Lavasani is Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Washington, DC-based Psychedelic Medicine Coalition, a national association committed to creating and protecting access to psychedelic medicines through advocacy and education on a federal level. Melissa is also President of Psychedelic Medicine Advocacy and its Political Action Committee which is dedicated to ensuring Americans are empowered to elect lawmakers that support safe, equitable access to these life-changing treatments. Prior to that, Melissa proposed Initiative 81, the Entheogenic Plant and Fungus Policy Act of 2020, the largest ballot initiative win in Washington DC's history with 76% approval. Inspired by her own experience as a professional...2023-09-2542 minAnti-Hero's JourneyCaptain Daniel Truex, CEO, Police Lieutenant, Husband, FatherCEO For GuardLogic - an Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company for 2022 and 2023. Company Commander - 940th MP CO, 26 years military, 5 deployments. Lieutenant with the Lexington Police Department, 17 years of service, numerous positons to include: Detective in the Crimes against Children Unit and Major Violators Unit, Sergeant in the Special Victims Unit and Violent Crimes Unit, and Patrol Lieutenant. Most importantly married for 13 years to my Wife and two daughters, Olivia and Amelia.
https://www.guardlogic.com2023-09-1534 minAnti-Hero's JourneyDr. "Saint" Andrew D. Fisher (MD, PA-C) Godfather of Tactical Combat Casualty CareDr. Andrew D. Fisher (MD, PA-C) is the patron saint of fresh whole blood transfusions. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University College of Medicine and is currently a general surgery resident at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served in the US Army as a Physician Assistant assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment prior to medical school where he pioneered the use of whole-blood transfusions at the point of injury and contributed to research for the utilization of low titer O-negative whole blood in trauma. His influence on tactical medicine...2023-09-1340 min