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The Working Week with Ben AskinsHow To Know If You Hate Your Job (& Solutions To Help You Hate It That Little Bit Less)In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with 85% of global workers saying they hate their job, and just 15% saying they feel actively engaged in their work - Ben is asking: do you really hate your job, or are there just some aspects of it you don’t enjoy?
Because we spend one third of our entire lives working, Ben brings you his top 5 solutions to help you hate your job just that little bit less…you’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on the 80/20 rule, work-life balance and whether it is actually possible to find...2025-07-2226 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsBiggest Fears Around Interviewing (And How To Nail A Job Interview)In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - as job interviews are voted the most FEARED out of any other form of public speaking - Ben brings you the top 5 most common interview mistakes and how to avoid them, to help you hate interviews just that little bit less.
You’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on why 64% of us believe we’re unqualified for the roles we’ve been offered interviews for, and why long and lazy job descriptions are a major culprit! You’ll also get Ben’s sound advice on how to tackle ted...2025-07-1523 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsTop 5 Work Trends In 2025: What’s Actually Useful To You (and What’s Not)In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with job burnout at 66% in 2025 and global trends of “quiet-quitting” sky-rocketing, we’re asking: is our obsession with work trends and buzzwords a bad thing and what does it say about the erosion of job satisfaction in the modern workplace?
Ben is joined by Careers Coach Phillip Holmes - who has built a loyal following on social media for his advice on how to handle toxic jobs, bosses and workplaces - to discover why 54% of us are “quiet-cracking” and 62% cite toxic workplace culture as the most common reas...2025-07-0435 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsUK vs US Work Culture Explained (And Where Is Best To Work)We may speak the same language, but when it comes to the workplace, we couldn’t be more different. In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - as work life-balance is voted top priority when choosing a job for the first time ever - Ben asks: where is better to work: the UK or the US?
Ben is joined by former actor Quint Boa - Founder of global, multi-million-dollar business, Synima, which has offices in the UK, LA and New York - to compare the two work cultures’ communication styles, work ethic, healthcare benefits and...2025-06-2733 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsCorporate Jargon That Annoys Everyone And What to Say InsteadDo you SPEAK Corporate?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins, be sure to brace yourselves for some ‘blue sky thinking’, as Ben ‘circles back’ to his roots and asks: What 5 corporate clichés should be banned from the workplace ‘with immediate effect?’
Because in a world where 58% of working professionals globally feel their fellow colleagues overuse work jargon - and nearly half of them saying they’d eliminate corporate speak entirely because deciphering their meanings “causes stress and slows down productivity” - just why are we still doing it? Plus, where did these phrases ev...2025-06-2024 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsSpecial Episode: Conscious Capitalism (Could Your Job Save the World?)Have we got it all WRONG when it comes to CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM? Can Capitalism ever be truly conscious? And - could Conscious Capitalism just be the thing to SAVE the world? Just a few of the big questions explored in this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins.
Ben is joined by Raj Sisodia, co-author of the book "Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business” - the groundbreaking book that popularised the term “Conscious Capitalism" over a decade ago. But, much has changed since then so - while the book is being re-written - Raj offer...2025-06-1334 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsSpecial Episode: Save Our Pubs (Why Hospitality Businesses Are Struggling And What You Can Do To Help)How do we SAVE the HOSPITALITY industry?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - as we lose TWENTY bars and restaurants EVERY WEEK, and ONE nightclub every TWO days - Ben gets stuck into why the hospitality industry is struggling so much in 2025, and what we can do to save it…
Ben is joined by Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord - co-creator of Parklife Festival and the Warehouse Project - who has been instrumental in fighting for the survival of the hospitality economy and businesses.
Whether you’re a bar...2025-06-0633 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsWhy You Hate Your Boss (And How To Hate Them A Little Bit Less)Why does everyone HATE their boss?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with 1 in 3 workers having recently quit a job because of their boss - Ben’s going back to his roots. In an era of toxic workplaces and toxic bosses, Ben looks back in history to answer the question: have bosses always been this bad?
You’ll get Ben’s take on what it really means to be a good boss, as he tackles some of the worst boss stories you’ll ever hear, and explains why nothing kills motivati...2025-05-3028 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsSpecial Episode: Why Airlines Make Travelling Such A Nightmare (And How To Fix It)Why does everyone HATE airlines?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with over 1 in 2 flyers facing travel problems - Ben tackles the top 5 most annoying things airlines do in 2025. You’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on why airlines quite literally take customers for a ride when it comes to hidden additional costs, and how cheap flights have ruined the customer experience.
Ben is joined by renowned travel journalist and broadcaster, Simon Calder, who you’ll have seen on multiple news outlets as someone who has become the face of British...2025-05-2337 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsCan You Wear This to Work? Office Dress Code Do’s and Don’tsAre we witnessing the END of the OFFICE DRESS CODE?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with just 7% of workers in the UK still wearing a suit to work, and nearly half of Americans saying they wear suits less frequently now than they did 10 years ago - Ben debates whether getting suited and booted for work is a thing of the past.
Ben is joined by “The Corporate Agony Aunt”, Isobelle Panton, who has amassed a huge following online for her tips on how to navigate corporate life effectively after years of first-hand experience working in the business world - specialisi...2025-05-1639 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsIs The 9-5 Workday Dead? (And How to Thrive In The Modern Flexible Workplace)After 100 YEARS, is the 9-5 working day finally FINISHED?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - with 57% of people in full-time employment saying they’d like their working day to start earlier than 9am and finish earlier than 5pm - Ben debates whether the 9-5 still makes sense in 2025.
Ben is joined by Joe Ryle, Director of The 4 Day Week Foundation, which leads the UK's national campaign for a four-day, 32 hour working week, and supports organisations transitioning to a 4 day set-up.
You’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on the ou...2025-05-0938 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsWhy It's So Hard To Get A Job In 2025 (And Tips to Get Hired)Is 2025 the HARDEST year EVER to get a job?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins - With 1.5 million Britons and 7.1 million people in the US hunting for work - Ben tackles the reasons behind why our job market is so brutal right now.
Ben is joined by Shoshanna Davis, also known as The Fairy Job Mother, best known for empowering young people with career, work and job advice.
You’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on the truth behind the most ridiculous job descriptions, his best advice for job seeker...2025-05-0230 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsHow Much Does It Really Cost to Work and Raise Children? (And Tips To Make It More Manageable)With childcare costs soaring, is it even worth it to work?
In this episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins, Ben is joined by the formidable Joeli Brearley. Joeli is best known as the founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, a charity dedicated to addressing the motherhood - and parenthood - penalty. Joeli is also co-host of the ‘To Be A Boy’ podcast, and is credited with influencing the recent £5.2b investment in childcare.
You’ll get Ben’s unfiltered take on the truth behind working to pay for your childcare and family in 2025, along with some...2025-04-2533 minThe Working Week with Ben AskinsIs the Work From Home Era Dead? Here’s What You Need to KnowIs it really the end of remote working and does working from home really impact productivity?
This episode of The Working Week with entrepreneur Ben Askins brings you Ben’s unfiltered take on the truth behind the Return to Office Mandates coming from all the big businesses in 2025 - and a few laughs along the way. Whether you’re an employee being forced back into the office, you’re a boss considering launching an RTO mandate, or you simply want to strengthen your case to WFH, this one’s for you.
If that sounds like you, hit FOLLO...2025-04-1829 min
The Happy WorkLife PodcastEntrepreneur's Journey: Ben Askins on Business and Content CreationLord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL speaks to Ben Askins – Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and Founder of Gaia. In this episode, Ben shares his journey from an unexpected start in recruitment to building, scaling, and successfully selling the digital agency, VERB. He opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the realities of bootstrapping, and the lessons learned from managing a growing team. Ben also reflects on the pivotal moments in his career, from securing his first big client to navigating the highs and lows of running a business. He discusses the sacrifices in...2025-03-3140 min
Business Without Bullsh-tThink Net Zero is a bunch of woke cr*p? You’re dead wrong. It’s an economic opportunity.EP 372 - Our guest, Ben Askins, is pretty convincing when he says that being green is one of, if not THE biggest commercial opportunity of the century. Ben is a serial entrepreneur, now scaling Green-Tech start-up Gaia, so he knows his onions. Our chat gets stuck into culture wars, and culture warriors, and why we need to get our heads out of short term political point scoring and into the long game. Us, the media, everybody.He also makes a very good point that you can’t make being a politician a thankless job, with terri...2025-03-051h 03
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
Wake Up with Chris DonnellyBen Askins Reveals the Worst Bad Boss Stories, Job Interview Red Flags & How To Ask For A Pay Rise!Could understanding the workplace dynamics of toxic bosses, red flags in interviews, and the art of negotiating pay raises finally unlock the secret to thriving in modern careers?
In this episode of Wake Up, Chris Donnelly is joined by Ben Askins, entrepreneur, content creator, and voice for the underappreciated employee. Known for tackling issues like quiet quitting, toxic workplaces, and leadership challenges, Ben shares insights that will resonate whether you’re an employee navigating a tricky job or a business owner trying to build a team people love to work with.
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The Podcasters Podcast1.5 Million Followers in 18 months | Building a relatable Personal Brand with Ben AskinsTry Riverside free now: https://creators.riverside.fm/PodcastersPodcast & Use code: Podcast15 for an exclusive 15% off. Ben Askins joins Ash and Kane to discuss how he created and sold a luxury digital marketing agency and his journey to becoming a viral content creator with 1.5 million followers in just 18 months. He shares insights and experiences regarding content creation, tackling topics from the challenges of handling viral growth to the effects of social media on politics. He also gives his perspectives on business, management, and the future of green technology. KEY TAKEAWAYS Building a luxury brand re...2024-11-2653 min
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
Neuma: The Crossroad of Science And EnlightenmentThe Anti-Hero's Journey With Doc AskinsIn this episode, Alan is joined by Dr. Ben "Doc" Askins, founder of Advanced Practice Providers, and they discuss existential musings, childhood fears, and the search for meaning. Ben shares how his early experiences with death anxiety, alongside his military service as an Iraq vet, influenced his understanding of life and purpose. From childhood dreams of heroic death to his journey of healing, Ben’s insights reveal the complexity of human experience and the wisdom found in embracing both the dark and light aspects of life.They talk about the desire to feel something amid deep personal struggles an...2024-11-131h 17
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
Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkThought Garden on Air with Doc Ben Askins - Rewriting the Hero’s JourneyWelcome to the next episode of the Thought Garden - on Air! Host Alexis Quintal, CEO and Owner of Rosarium PR & Marketing Collective has invited entrepreneurs who have a story to tell come to bring out their inner author on this show. Today's guest is Ben “Doc” Askins, Owner of Advanced Practice Providers and Author of Anti-Hero’s Journey. He is the Psychedelic Science War Storyteller.
Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn here: www.linkedin.com/in/alexisrquintal/
Learn more about Rosarium at www.rosarium.work
Learn more about Doc Askins's book at https://www.antiherosjourney.com/.
Connect with Doc Askin on Lin...2024-09-1032 min
Behind the Screens PodcastBEN ASKINS: WORKPLACE TOXICITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND ADVOCATING FOR GENERATION ZSuccessfully calling out workplace toxicity on the internet isn't for the faint of heart.
Luckily, Ben Askins has a formidable background in leadership and entrepreneurship to get the job done and change workplace culture one TikTok at a time.
From consistently posting online every day for a whole year, to sympathetic discussions surrounding Gen Z's access to resources, we conduct a deep dive into what being a business owner looks like in the new, digital age.
Want to put a name to a face? Check out the full episode over on ou...2024-07-161h 10
Anti-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 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 18
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
The Grit Podcast: with Dr. Ben PeeryEpisode 75: ExtricationGeorge Gjersfold is a veteran firefighter and engineer, lifeguard and movie set safety officer who reflects on years of service in the chaos of urban Los Angeles. George reflects on an incredible array of lifeguard and fire service work and the accumulated scars, from the tragic loss of his mother to suicide while working a shift, to the horrific traumatic death of an infant. SHADE is a firefighter mneumonic for how George learned to approach an emergency which stands for: Stabilization, Hazard, Access/Assist, Disentanglement and Extrication, and became a mantra for surviving his work as a first responder. But...2024-04-191h 12
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelHow A Rookie Marketer Conquered The Luxury Space with Ben AskinsIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Ben Askins, Co-Founder of Gaia. Ben recounts his unexpected journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, initially lacking experience but ultimately co-founding an agency serving luxury brands. He details his early strategy of offering free services to gain credibility and attract clients, such as Bugatti. Additionally, Ben shares his success on TikTok, where he gained 650,000 followers within eight months, enhancing his personal brand and business reach.If you're interested in being featured on an upcoming episode, simply click here...2024-04-1838 minBig Hitters with Larry WeidelHow A Rookie Marketer Conquered The Luxury Space with Ben AskinsIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Ben Askins, Co-Founder of Gaia. Ben recounts his unexpected journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, initially lacking experience but ultimately co-founding an agency serving luxury brands. He details his early strategy of offering free services to gain credibility and attract clients, such as Bugatti. Additionally, Ben shares his success on TikTok, where he gained 650,000 followers within eight months, enhancing his personal brand and business reach.If you're interested in being featured on an upcoming episode, simply click here...2024-04-1838 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #800 - Gain 25 Million Monthly Views On TikTok with Ben AskinsIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Ben Askins, Co-Founder of Gaia. Ben recounts his unexpected journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, initially lacking experience but ultimately co-founding an agency serving luxury brands. He details his early strategy of offering free services to gain credibility and attract clients, such as Bugatti. Additionally, Ben shares his success on TikTok, where he gained 650,000 followers within eight months, enhancing his personal brand and business reach.In the final part of this episode, Ben explains how he found success...2024-04-1713 minBig Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #800 - Gain 25 Million Monthly Views On TikTok with Ben AskinsIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Ben Askins, Co-Founder of Gaia. Ben recounts his unexpected journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, initially lacking experience but ultimately co-founding an agency serving luxury brands. He details his early strategy of offering free services to gain credibility and attract clients, such as Bugatti. Additionally, Ben shares his success on TikTok, where he gained 650,000 followers within eight months, enhancing his personal brand and business reach.In the final part of this episode, Ben explains how he found success...2024-04-1713 min
Big Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #799 - From Jobless To Digital Luxury Leaders with Ben AskinsIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Ben Askins, Co-Founder of Gaia. Ben recounts his unexpected journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, initially lacking experience but ultimately co-founding an agency serving luxury brands. He details his early strategy of offering free services to gain credibility and attract clients, such as Bugatti. Additionally, Ben shares his success on TikTok, where he gained 650,000 followers within eight months, enhancing his personal brand and business reach.In the second part of this episode, Ben shares insights on the significant...2024-04-1612 minBig Hitters with Larry WeidelEpisode #799 - From Jobless To Digital Luxury Leaders with Ben AskinsIn this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Ben Askins, Co-Founder of Gaia. Ben recounts his unexpected journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital marketing space, initially lacking experience but ultimately co-founding an agency serving luxury brands. He details his early strategy of offering free services to gain credibility and attract clients, such as Bugatti. Additionally, Ben shares his success on TikTok, where he gained 650,000 followers within eight months, enhancing his personal brand and business reach.In the second part of this episode, Ben shares insights on the significant...2024-04-1612 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 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 min
TrueLifeThe Anti-Hero’s Journey - Doc AskinsSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. District216Marquee Event:District216 "Death & Psychedelics" Marquee EventDoc is no one. He is 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 being Doc...2024-02-151h 51Anti-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 min
The McGuffin ShowBeyond the Paddle: An Interview with Mental Coach Ben AskinsIn Episode 82 of The McGuffin Pickleball Show, we are stripping back from the norm of our show as we bring on Ben "Doc" Askins, Tyson's mental coach, as our special guest! Throughout the past year, Doc has played a pivotal role in Tyson's journey, helping him fortify his confidence, sharpen his focus, and unearth a more authentic version of himself. This transformative process has fostered a deeper connection to family, heightened engagement in his sport, and an overall improvement in his well-being.
In addition to his impactful coaching, Doc is also celebrated for his recent book release, 'The Anti-Hero’s...2023-12-231h 08Anti-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 min
The VinnyRoc PodcastBen Askins on the VinnyRoc PodcastBen Askins joins the VinnyRoc Podcast as a guest, bringing with him an eclectic and impressive background. He holds degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. With nearly two decades of experience, he has practiced and taught wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in the military. In his civilian life, he is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant, known for his evidence-focused and integrative approach to mental health. This includes extensive experience in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, medicine management, and spiritual direction. Ben is certified with the Multidisciplinary Association on Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. As a member of...2023-12-161h 30The VinnyRoc PodcastBen Askins on the VinnyRoc PodcastBen Askins joins the VinnyRoc Podcast as a guest, bringing with him an eclectic and impressive background. He holds degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. With nearly two decades of experience, he has practiced and taught wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in the military. In his civilian life, he is a Psychiatric Physician Assistant, known for his evidence-focused and integrative approach to mental health. This includes extensive experience in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, medicine management, and spiritual direction. Ben is certified with the Multidisciplinary Association on Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. As a member of...2023-12-161h 30Anti-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 minAnti-Hero's JourneySusan Ousterman, Founder of the Vilomah FoundationSusan Ousterman is the Founder of the Vilomah Foundation, which provides peer grief support and other resources to bereaved families, with the ultimate goal of creating national memorial gardens to honor the lives lost to substance-related causes. She is a drug policy reform advocate who has been advocating for the safe, equitable use of psychedelic medicine since being unable to access ibogaine to treat her son's opioid use disorder. Susan believes the drastic increase in young deaths of despair is a call to action for parents to use their fierce unconditional love to transform our toxic culture into a more...2023-09-0820 min
BRAINZ PODCASTWhat Is The Anti-Hero’s Journey? - Exclusive Interview With Ben AskinsBen Askins (PA-C, MDiv) has an eclectic background with degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. He 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 extensive experience providing ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and a certification with the Multidisciplinary Association on Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Ben is a National Outdoor Leadership School alum, a veteran of the Global War on Terrorism, and has completed postgraduate training in Neuropsychiatry and Genomics.In this episode, we...2023-09-0335 min
TrueLifeBen “Doc” Askins - The Anti-Hero’s JourneySupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. District216Marquee Event:District216 "Death & Psychedelics" Marquee EventDoc is no one. He is 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 being Doc...2023-08-312h 14
Wild Health PodcastThe Antihero's Journey: Exploring the Hero/Villain Dichotomy with author Captain Ben Askins, PA, PhDJoin Dr. Mike Stone and Captain Ben Askins, PA, PhD, for a mind-expanding podcast episode as they unpack the captivating concepts from Askins' brand new book, "Anti-hero's Journey." Fusing armchair philosophy with psychedelic science war stories, Askins shares personal anecdotes and tales of overcoming fear with love. In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Stone and Ben Askins challenge the prevailing hero/villain culture, offering an alternative perspective: the antihero. They explore the transformative power of love, showcasing how it can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. By embracing the complexities of the human experience, t...2023-07-1243 min