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Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersZen Master Genpo Roshi | Zen practice meets Western psychotherapy, enlightenment, and psychedelic awakeningsSend us a textIn today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, we’re talking with Zen Master, Genpo Roshi. Roshi has been one of the pioneers of Zen throughout the U.S. and Europe. He’s known for his development of the Big Mind process, a method that combines Zen practice with Western psychological principles to facilitate personal transformation and insight. We discuss his early life experiences that set him on this path, the concepts of awakening and enlightenment, the nature of the mind, human being vs. doing, the judicious use of psychedelic tools, and th...2025-06-031h 06Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersCounterintuitive truths and paradoxes about healingSend us a textIn today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, we’re talking about a few counterintuitive ideas or paradoxes that one might encounter on their personal growth or healing journey. Due to their paradoxical nature, these ideas can be difficult to accept. Ideas like, “only when I accept myself as I am do I then have the freedom to change” can be confusing at first glance. Reid and I attempt to clarify a few of the most common and important paradoxes in today’s episode and we hope you find it useful. For tho...2025-04-0844 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersAdult development | Waking up vs growing up, enlightenment, and the midlife crisis (Rebroadcast)Send us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss adult development. That’s right, folks. Developmental stages aren’t just for the kids. Reid and Steve explore different theories on adult development, particularly Ken Wilber’s integral theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. They talk a bit about their own approaches to personal development and how they help clients on this journey. They also discuss the phenomenon of the so-called midlife crisis, waking up vs growing up, how to zero in on your values and live...2025-02-111h 10Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersGrist for the mill: Ram Dass Legacy Retreat report with Jeremy Robison and John PattersonSend us a textReid has recently returned from the Ram Das Legacy Retreat in Maui run by the Love Serve Remember Foundation. In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast we sat down for a trip report with Reid’s brother, Jeremy Robison, and our friend, John Patterson, who also attended the retreat. We discuss the theme of the retreat (“grist for the mill”), their motives for going, their experiences at the retreat, the healing power of music, aversions to gurus, how life’s challenges can become our guru, the life of Ram Dass, psychedeli...2024-12-261h 00
Mind Medicine AustraliaFrom Ketamine-Assisted Therapy and Eating Disorders to the Power of Intention with Dr Reid RobisonTW: SuicideReid Robison, MD MBA, is a Psychiatrist, Researcher & Chief Medical Officer at Novamind. He has led over 100 clinical trials in neuropsychiatry and co-directed the molecular genetics laboratory at the University of Utah Department of Psychiatry. Reid is co-founder at Cedar Psychiatry, and serves as Medical Director of Center for Change, a top Eating Disorder treatment program. He was the coordinating investigator for the MAPS MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy study of Eating Disorders. He was one of the first clinicians to use Ketamine off label for depression in Utah and obtained his first grant to study Ketamine...2024-09-191h 08Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersPsychedelic studies, interpreting results, and the future of psychedelic researchSend us a textThere is a lot of exciting research going on right now in the world of psychedelic medicine. So much, in fact, that it can be difficult to keep track of it all. Where do you go for reliable information? How do you interpret results? How is it that studies with similar hypotheses can have contradictory findings? In today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, we’re going to discuss these questions while we walk you through a few studies that Reid and I found interesting. Expect to learn what psilocybin does to t...2024-07-231h 09Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersWhat is shadow work?Send us a textHas there ever been a time when you didn’t feel like yourself? Maybe somebody did or said something to you and you overreacted in a way that left you feeling embarrassed or confused? Well, today we’re going to examine experiences like this through the lens of what Swiss psychotherapist, Carl Jung, called the shadow. You’re listening to Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers–the podcast devoted to exploring the frontiers of psychedelic medicine and what it takes to cultivate a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers is brought to you by Numinus...2024-07-1752 min
Beyond PoliticsHow To Win the Long Fight for America's SoulWe're in the middle of a fight, as president Biden put it, for the soul of America. We face diametrically opposing visions of the future, and a ton of difficult questions. Even if we win the election, do we just have the bigger threat of everything Donald Trump has unleashed looming ahead of us? What about the way we're waging this fight? I just wrote an article in Washington Monthly arguing that the way we fight in American politics simply may not work in most cases anymore. So if the stakes are really that high shouldn't we be doing...2024-06-2543 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersIbogaine and 5-MeO-DMT for addiction treatment with Garyth MoxeySend us a textIn today’s episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Reid Robison is joined by Garyth Moxey. Garyth Moxey, a native of Canada based in Vancouver, is a leading figure in entheogen provision and harm reduction advocacy. Trained as a psychedelic therapist at the Synthesis Institute, he specializes in using Ibogaine for opiate addiction detoxification. Reid and Garyth discuss ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT for treating addiction and other conditions, as well as many other conversations on psychedelics and his journey. https://www.innerrealmscenter.com/Learn more about our podcast at...2024-06-181h 15
Stand By My ServantsEpisode 29: The Teaching of Elder Andersen, with Reid RobisonMark talks with Reid Robison, a college roommate of Elder Andersen’s to talk about his most famous talks and teachings over the years and to get an inside prospective into Elder Andersen’s life2024-02-0700 min
Stand By My ServantsEpisode 26: Reid Robison on the Life of Neil L. AndersenMark talks to friend and neighbor Reid Robison about his experiences with Reid’s college roomate and lifelong friend, Elder Neil L. Andersen.2024-01-1700 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersKnow thyself: Unlock the power of self-awarenessSend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about the importance and power of self-awareness. The phrase “know thyself” is often attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, but the invitation to examine one’s self is found in many wisdom traditions. Reid and Steve explore the concept from a few angles today. They discuss what the “self” is that we’re seeking to know, various methods of self-inquiry, how psychedelics can be used as a tool for self-exploration, some challenges of developing self-awareness, and much mor...2024-01-1659 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersDealing with uncertaintySend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the challenge of dealing with uncertainty. This is a challenge we all deal with to some extent and is a source of existential dread for many. Reid and Steve discuss the constant and unavoidable nature of uncertainty, sources of uncertainty, what actions people tend to take to rid themselves of uncertainty and the pros/cons of those actions, how to embrace and cope with uncertainty, and much more. Learn more about our podcast at ht...2023-12-2653 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersAdult development | Waking up vs growing up, enlightenment, and the midlife crisisSend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss adult development. That’s right, folks. Developmental stages aren’t just for the kids. Reid and Steve explore different theories on adult development, particularly Ken Wilber’s integral theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. They talk a bit about their own approaches to personal development and how they help clients on this journey. They also discuss the phenomenon of the so-called midlife crisis, waking up vs growing up, how to zero in on your values and live...2023-11-281h 10Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersPsychedelics and the pursuit of human flourishing with Jonathan RosembergSend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison are joined by Jonathan Rosemberg to discuss his recent paper entitled, “Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Human Flourishing: An Examination of Research and Potential Psychological Mechanisms”. Jon is a consultant for Numinus and recently defended this paper as his capstone project for his masters of applied positive psychology at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. Jon helps Reid and Steve explore the concept of human flourishing, self-transcendence, self-distancing, spiritual intelligence, meaning-making, compassion, beginner’s mind, and several other topics...2023-09-261h 13Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersPeople-pleasing, attachment styles, and making yourself a prioritySend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss the topic of people-pleasing. Reid and Steve confess their own struggles with people-pleasing and what they’ve done to mitigate it. They explore the relationship between people-pleasing and attachment style, why being nice isn’t always so nice, how to set better boundaries, how self-compassion can help heal the wounds that lead to maladaptive people-pleasing, why selfishness can be a good thing, and much more.Learn more about our podcast at https://numinusnetwork.com/lear...2023-09-121h 05
Psychedelic Medicine Podcast with Dr. Lynn Marie MorskiManaging Medical Risk in Patients Seeking Psilocybin Therapy with Reid Robison, MD, MBAIn this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Dr. Reid Robison joins to discuss managing medical risk in patients seeking psilocybin therapy. Dr. Robison is a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Clinical Officer at Numinus, overseeing the company's psychedelic and mental health services across the US and Canada. He has led over 200 clinical trials in neuropsychiatry, including the MAPS-sponsored MDMA-assisted therapy for eating disorders study, and several other psychedelic studies with psilocybin, LSD and DMT. In this conversation, Dr. Robison begins by sharing how researchers have been determining guidelines for managing medical risks associated with psilocybin and how...2023-07-0546 min
The Psychedelic PodcastReid Robison, M.D. - A Better Way to Live & Thrive: Multimodal Approaches to Psychedelic TherapyDr. Reid Robison, Chief Clinical Officer at Numinus, joins Paul F. Austin to discuss psychedelic research, legislation, & complementary modalities. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here. Dr. Robison shares the challenges and innovations in psychedelic therapy, drawing from his own clinical research and current projects at Numinus, a mental health company that brings safe, evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapies to people in need. Explore topics such as the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapies, the pros and cons of psychedelic patents, and the need for multimodal approaches to mental health care. Dr. Reid Robison is a...2023-05-011h 02Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersHow to hold space for others, yourself, and in psychedelic therapySend us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison talk about holding space. They discuss what it means to hold space for others, why holding space is a gift when done well, how to hold space for yourself, and they explore the power that skillful space-holding has in a psychedelic therapy session.Come and attend the MAPS Psychedelic Science 2023 conference, Numinus is offering an exclusive 20% discount code to our PTF Podcast listeners. To get 20% off the registration price, click this link (https://bit.ly/3k...2023-04-1847 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersWhat is happiness?Send us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison ask the question, “what is happiness?”. They try to define the term, explore ancient wisdom and modern research on happiness, and talk about why the pursuit of happiness kind of defeats the purpose. They also dip into how psychedelic experiences effect happiness, and even reveal some of the details behind their own personal struggles with happiness.Come and attend the MAPS Psychedelic Science 2023 conference, Numinus is offering an exclusive 20% discount code to our PTF Podcast list...2023-04-111h 00
Crystal Zinn PodcastMental Illness: How our emotions are messengers and how therapy, yoga and psychedelics may help with Reid Robison #19“True healing comes from looking at our emotions as messengers from the body and use these concepts to begin to detangle the overwhelming diagnosis of mental illness.” ReidReid is a Psychiatrist (for his day job) acro and vinyasa yoga teacher & practitioner, and runs clinics trials and research in psychedelics and plant medicine for mental health. He sees patients for eating disorders, depression, trauma and other things so he shares some good insights on emotional intelligence development as well as eastern philosophy. I love when he tells us how he us...2023-02-2834 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersWho am I? Authenticity, honesty, and living your truthSend us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss authenticity. They talk about what it means to live one’s truth, the relationship between values and authenticity, what congruence has to do with it, why being authentic can be risky, and much more. (1:34) Les Miserables (4:28) What does it mean to be authentic?(6:46) Authenticity vs transparency, prosocial lies vs antisocial lies(9:58) Are Reid and Steve authentic on the podcast?(13:22) The components of authenticity (14:48) The fluidity of who you "really are"2023-02-0747 min
The Fit2Fat2Fit ExperienceEP367: Psychedelics, Powerful Healing, and Finding Deeper MeaningIn this episode of the Fit2Fat2Fit Experience, Drew chats with Reid, Karenin, and Jeremy Robison about their personal journeys with psychedelics, the powerful healing that they have brought to their lives, spiritual transformation, the search for meaning, and much more! If you have ever been interested in psychedelics, their clinical uses, or how they may help you personally, then you don’t want to miss this powerful episode! SPONSORS: Fit2Fat2Fit — To work with Drew in the new year, check out the options below! 1) Back2Fi...2023-01-161h 13Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersSelf-care strategies for the psychedelic therapistSend us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss self-care strategies for the psychedelic therapist. (1:30) Self-care vs self-indulgence (3:02) Why is self-care a necessity for therapists(6:05) The therapist is an important part of the setting(8:45) Managing the long sessions typical of psychedelic therapy sessions(11:40) How much of this work can a therapist handle?(13:18) Staying attuned when the client is still and quiet(15:00) Modeling good self-care for clients(17:45) Logistical support for the psychedelic therapist (19:19) What Reid and S...2022-11-2243 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersMusic as medicineSend us a textOn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer, Dr. Reid Robison, and Dr. Joe Flanders discuss the healing power of music. They share their personal journeys with and connections to music, childhood piano lessons, the powerful effect music has on emotion, how they use music in psychedelic therapy, and much, much more. (1:55) Reid's music journey(4:00) Steve's music journey(7:05) Joe's music journey(10:00) Why we pair music with psychedelic therapy(13:52) What kind of music pairs well with psychedelic therapy(16:20) East Forest and Trevor Hall...2022-11-1556 minPsychedelic Therapy FrontiersHow to prepare for a psychedelic journeySend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison discuss how to prepare for a psychedelic journey.(2:35) Terminology: harm reduction vs. conscious preparation(4:00) Preparation might be the most overlooked aspect of the psychedelic experience(4:30) Importance of long-term, intermediate, and short-term prep(6:45) Physical preparation: contraindications, the potential need to taper off medications, nutrition…(8:00) Reid’s story of the Buddha doing yoga before starting on his path in order to be able to sit still long enough to actually attain enlightened states...2022-10-2545 min
The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & AwarenessPsychedelic Therapy Methods with Dr. Reid Robison | Using Music as MedicineToday we welcome to the podcast Dr. Reid Robison, who is the Chief Clinical Officer for Numinus and also has several local clinics known as Cedar Psychiatry. He has his own podcast and Instagram, and talks about this subject at great depth there, which we’re going to get into today. We talk about the world of psychedelic therapy, how music is important in what we do and how it is really having a powerful effect in the lives of people who are dealing with difficult things such as anxiety, stress, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and all sorts of things that ar...2022-10-201h 07Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersComing home to yourself: Hannah & Reid on embodiment and psychedelicsSend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Hannah Cross, LCSW and Dr. Reid Robison talk about embodiment and psychedelics, and what it means to come home to oneself.(2:27) Kundalini as psychedelic yoga(2:42) Gabor Mate & compassionate inquiry(2:58) Sat Dharam Kaur, kundalini teacher in Canada(6:25) Yoga, breathwork, and other body-based practices as gateways to our inner worlds.(7:52) Hannah’s Holotropic breathwork story, and how breathwork can be such a somatically activating practice using deep rhythmic breathing to attain altered states.(10:58) Using the body for healing and gr...2022-10-0448 min
Psychedelic Therapy FrontiersQ&A Episode with Steve and ReidSend us a textIn this episode of the Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers podcast, Dr. Steve Thayer and Dr. Reid Robison answer your questions! This is the first of what will be many Q&A episodes, so if you like the show and want Reid and Steve to answer your questions, email them to psychfrontiers@novamind.ca (1:54) Introduction to the topic(4:36) What are the pros and cons of legalizing psychedelic therapy?(13:22) Is there a preferred therapy modality to use with psychedelic therapy?(17:58) Episode on the essential qualities of a psychedelic therapist(21:46) What...2022-09-0659 min