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FurthureRunning Further with Ultrarunner Ria XiRia Xi is taking running further than many people could even conceive of as possible. She is planning a 20,000-km (~12,427-mile) run from the edge of Russia to Portugal. She has already pushed running to its limits—setting the fastest known time on the Camino trail in Spain and becoming the first person to ultrarun the Sinai Trail in Egypt.In our conversation, we talk about what she is running toward, what endurance really means, and the power of focusing on your “why.” We also get into the practicalities of ultrarunning and who might be ready to take t...
2025-11-2640 min
FurthureMacrodosing Awe with Sean Goldy, PhD How often do you feel amazed—or experience a sense of wonder? When was the last time you looked up at a tree, even in an ordinary park, and felt awe?Sean Goldy, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research, takes us on a tour through his work on awe. We discuss the role it plays in psychedelic experiences—but also move beyond psychedelics to explore something even more fundamental to being human, and far more easily accessible.Like the show? Please rate the podcast & subscribe ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Interested in the furthu...
2025-11-1152 min
FurthureAcid Hype: The Past & Present of Psychedelics & the Media Psychedelics have long been a hot topic. But in the early days of psychedelics, back in the 1950s, even mainstream media outlets were enthusiastically covering research on a bizarre new drug that was active in minuscule doses.On this episode of Furthure, Dr. Steve Siff, a journalism professor at Miami University and author of Acid Hype, discusses media coverage surrounding psychedelics. We talk about the rise and fall of the psychedelic hype and whether today’s media is bound to make similar mistakes to those of the 1960s. I think this conversation is especially relevant, as in so...
2025-10-251h 01
FurthureMeditation Gone Wrong with Dr. Willoughby Britton Dr. Willoughby Britton tells her journey from a meditation evangelical to a meditation skeptic. She discusses how stumbling into cases of people getting worse from meditation catalyzed her research examining meditators in distress, and also led her to create the non-profit Cheetah House, which provides evidence-based support for meditators in distress. She talks about the Varieties of Contemplative Experience study, which crafted an extremely thorough catalogue of the kinds of negative effects people can have from meditation—ranging from altered self-experience to energy-like somatic experiences. Aside from research, we also discuss some more practical, action-based advice for both preventing me...
2025-10-091h 04
FurthureYour Memory on Drugs with Manoj Doss, PhDManoj Doss, PhD, has been known as a force of skepticism in psychedelic science and a critic of psychedelic neuroimaging. But he is also an expert on one often overlooked—but potentially very important—aspect of how psychedelics and other drugs impact people: how they affect memory. We also learn how Manoj became interested in memory research through a rollerblading mishap.We talk about how psychedelics might increase our sense of familiarity, how this might play a role in people developing odd beliefs, but also how it could be part of their therapeutic mechanism. How might drugs crea...
2025-09-211h 41
FurthurePsychedelic Communities in the Bible Belt? Lisa Gezon, an anthropologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins Furthure to share her experience investigating what many may consider an unlikely cultural group – a psychedelic integration group in America’s Deep South. We discuss how the religious landscape of the region intersects with the kinds of experiences people face during their journeys. Additionally, we explore how psychedelic research has influenced the way people make sense of their psychedelic experiences in the wild. Finally, we touch on some of the potential side effects of psychedelics – from adopting new belief systems to becoming a psychedelic evangelical.Releva...
2025-09-081h 07
FurthurePsychedelic use in the wild & the power of science communication with Maria Bǎlǎeț, PhDMaria Bǎlǎeț, PhD is a cognitive neuroscientist who has explored how the use of psychedelics “in the wild” might impact both cognition and mental health.She discusses her experiences with the Great British Intelligence Test and her research on the mental health resilience of psychedelic users during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she uncovered some unexpected results.We also talk about the influence of public discourse on the effects of psychedelic experiences, particularly highlighting the nocebo effect. Additionally, we explore what effective science communication looks like, what the public can teach scientists about psychedelics, and the...
2025-03-011h 10
FurthureWhen Extracting Demons with Ayahuasca Gets You StabbedThere are some unique occupational hazards to being a psychedelic facilitator. One you might not hear much about is getting stabbed by a client while extracting their astral parasites or demons.This is what happened to Julio Rivera, who shares his story of a client attack during what he describes as a parasite extraction gone wrong.We also learn more about Julio’s unique method of working with psychedelics, which includes demon extraction, ceremonial daggers, and ultra-high doses of psilocybin.I also want to be clear about my intentions in sharing stories like th...
2025-02-1659 min
FurthureGood Chemistry, Bold Science: Dr. Julie Holland on MDMA & SchizophreniaJulie Holland, MD is launching a groundbreaking trial on the safety of MDMA in people with schizophrenia—something she has been working toward for nearly 40 years. She shares what first sparked her interest in studying psychedelics and psychosis and discusses her book, Good Chemistry, which explores the science of connection, both through psychedelics, and more everyday experiences. Learn more about Dr. Julie Hollandhttps://drholland.com/Instagram: juliehollandmdX: BellevueDocFurthure now has a Patreon page! Check it out if you want to help support the podcast!patreon.co...
2025-02-0154 min
FurthureWhat's it like to be a Buddhist Nun? In this episode, Sophie Jacobs, author of The Intuition Experiment, tells us about her time studying in a Theravada monastery to be a Buddhist nun. We discuss what catalyzed her desire to train in the monastery and her day-to-day life there. Ultimately, Sophie, compelled in part by her creative spark, decided to leave the monastery and wrote a book about her experience there.Follow Sophie here:Instagram: @flowintuitSubstack: https://flowintuit.substack.com/Also, we met at a Dharma Gates retreat a while back. Be sure to check them out if you...
2025-01-211h 06
FurthureLasers, DMT, and Simulation Theory: A Conversation with Danny GolerDanny Goler is in the process of making a documentary about his discoveries involving DMT and lasers and what this might mean for simulation theory. His work is rapidly gaining interest within the psychedelic community, with figures such as Andrew Gallimore, PhD discussing and critiquing his theories.At first glance, many might assume these ideas are “crazy.” However, I believe it’s important to understand people’s experiences, especially when they find them deeply meaningful. Dismissing an idea outright without giving it any thought leans towards authoritarian scientism. I’ll be honest—when I first saw the documentary...
2024-12-272h 13
FurthureTripping Towards Transcending Death: Existential Psychology with Alex Sielaff, PhDIn this episode, Alex Sieleff, PhD, delves into how we live with death and how psychedelics, along with other altered states of consciousness such as breathwork, can help us make sense of our lives. Alex has conducted fieldwork on the effects of naturalistic psychedelic use on intrinsic motivation and has studied how breathwork can induce mystical experiences.Follow Alex Sieleff, PhD at curious.existentialist on Instagram Like the show? Please rate the podcast & subscribe ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Want to suggest a guest? Email me at haley.furthure@gmail.comInstagram: furthure707X: Furthure707...
2024-12-121h 24
FurthureA Positive (yet nuanced) MDMA StoryMDMA-assisted psychotherapy did not get approved by the FDA. This shocked many, and the critiques surrounding the trial varied substantially in their constructiveness.Still, it is essential to remember that there are real people out there who benefited from their participation in the trial. So, I decided to let Becca Kacanda, a MAPS MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trial participant, tell us about her experience in the study, the good and the bad, and what she hopes future MDMA therapists, critics, and journalists can learn from the trial.If you enjoy the show, please subscribe! Follow Furthure @furthure707...
2024-11-221h 19
FurthureKambo: In & Out of the Amazon with Caitlin ThompsonCaitlin Thompson discusses her experiences as a kambo practitioner who has both published scientific research on kambo and learned from Matsés practitioners. We discuss how psychedelic wellness culture has intersected with kambo to create highly structured, often spiritual experiences, despite this being quite different than how many matsés people use kambo. Caitlin is also quite open about the numerous potential issues with Kambo, including environmental sustainability and its lack of ability to fit into a typical drug development framework. We also discuss various potential risks associated with Kambo use and why contextual factors likely play an essential ro...
2024-11-071h 02
FurthureSo you wanna go to Mars?Ever wonder what it would be like to go on a mission to Mars? 🚀 In this episode, Dr. Carli Domenico tells us about her experience as a participant in NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog study, which simulates a 45 day flight to Mars. We discuss everything from how NASA selects a team of people to stay in a small box for 45 days to the best space snacks and what pseudo-astronauts listen to. Carli also explains the unexpected parallels between mediation retreats and simulated missions to Mars.Learn more about Dr. Domenico: https://www.carlifrequency.com/H...
2024-10-2442 min
Furthure5-MeO-DMT, Freediving & Somatic Experiences with Dr. Malin UthaugDr. Malin Uthaug, a pioneer in 5-MeO-DMT research, tells us about her work studying 5-MeO-DMT in the field and the importance of somatic experiences. Aside from psychedelics, we also discuss her experience of freediving and whether extreme sports can also produce altered states of consciousness.More about Malin Uthaug: https://www.drmalinvedoyuthaug.com/Instagram: @drmalinuthaugGive the show a follow at furthure707 on X and Instagram
2024-10-1050 min
Psychedelics TodayPT401 – Haley Maria Dourron – The Self-Entropic Broadening Theory: Understanding The Psychedelic State and PsychosisIn this episode, Joe interviews Ph.D. student in the Drug Use and Behavior Lab at the University of Alabama Birmingham, Haley Maria Dourron. She talks mostly about the paper she co-authored last year with Dr. Peter Hendricks and Camilla Strauss: "Self-Entropic Broadening Theory: Toward a New Understanding of Self and Behavior Change Informed by Psychedelics and Psychosis," which analyzes the long-standing comparisons between the psychedelic state and psychosis, and points out important distinctions between the two – that science should be looking more at the way one processes information and their level of self-focus rather than similarities in...
2023-03-281h 04