Joe Moore interviews Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW about their new book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality. The discussion covers the book’s reception, critiques of over-medicalization, personal healing experiences, definitions of erotic energy and pleasure, historical repression of substances, and contemporary ethical concerns. Key topics Conversion therapy: historical use of psychedelics in conversion […] The post Dee Dee Goldpaugh – Embracing Pleasure appeared first ...| Psychedelics Today
In 2025, the psychedelic landscape is rich with possibility, and yet often fragmented. Psychedelic gatherings can feel like isolated islands, each with its own language, lineage, and loyalties. While there is beauty in these distinct communities, there is also a risk of remaining in silos, missing the deeper potential of psychedelics as a force for […] The post Bridging Worlds: Psychedelics, Community, and the Work of Our Time appeared first on Psychedelics Today.| Psychedelics Today
From the Rave Scene to Psychedelic Therapy In this episode, Kyle Buller speaks with Matt Xavier, DJ, therapist, and author of The Psychedelic DJ. The conversation took place live at Psychedelic Science. Matt recalls his early years in the rave culture of 1990s New York. He ran record labels, hosted psychedelic trance events, and lived […] The post Matt Xavier -The Psychedelic DJ appeared first on Psychedelics Today.| Psychedelics Today
PODCAST INSERT In this episode, Joe Moore sits down with Dr. Case Newsom, an emergency room physician in Denver and Medical Director for both Zendo Project and Stadium Medical. They explore how psychedelic harm reduction is merging with event medicine at concerts, festivals, and large-scale gatherings. Dr. Newsom shares his path from osteopathic medical training […] The post Dr Case Newsom – Creating Safe Spaces: The Zendo Project’s Approach to Psychedelic Support appeared first on Psyc...| Psychedelics Today
The Psychedelics & Pain Symposium 2025 is the only conference highlighting past, current, and ongoing investigations into how psychedelics can treat chronic pain and related physical conditions, such as neurodegenerative, autoimmune, and infection-acquired chronic illness. Founded in 2022, each year the Symposium highlights top research from around the world, this year including findings and patient […] The post The Psychedelics & Pain Symposium 2025 appeared first on Psychedelics Today.| Psychedelics Today
By Kevin Lenaburg and Court Wing Psychedelics can be powerful treatments for chronic pain and other physical or neurological conditions. There is increasing awareness of these expanded uses for psychedelics, and this significantly broadens the range of people who are interested in and will benefit from access to psychedelics. Multiple universities and companies are conducting […] The post Growing Attention To Psychedelics For Pain, Physical & Neurological Conditions appeared first on Psych...| Psychedelics Today
PODCAST INSERT In this episode, Joe Moore is joined by Kat Murti, Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the largest youth-led network working to end the war on drugs. SSDP organizes at the campus, local, state, federal, and international levels, with more than 100 chapters across the U.S. and sister organizations worldwide. […] The post Kat Murti – Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Meta Censorship, and the Fight for Science appeared first on Psychedelics Today.| Psychedelics Today
The Sonoran Desert toad (Incilius alvarius, formerly Bufo alvarius) produces 5-MeO-DMT in its skin. Demand for that molecule now pressures a fragile animal. Retreats and celebrity stories fuel it. The result is stress on a wild species and its habitat.¹ This piece is pro-facts, pro-ecology, and pro-ethics. Fund population science. Stop pressuring wild toads. Use […] The post Toad, Truth, and the Trouble with 5-MeO: Why Bufo alvarius Needs Our Protection appeared first on Psychedelics Today.| Psychedelics Today
Navigating Psychedelics: Essentials of Psychedelic Therapy & Integration is a 9-week online training designed for clinicians, coaches, and wellness practitioners seeking a comprehensive foundation in psychedelic therapy and integration. The course covers core topics including the history and science of psychedelics, ethics and safety considerations, preparation and integration frameworks, working with challenging experiences, and distinguishing […] The post Essentials of Psychedelic Therapy...| Psychedelics Today
More people than ever are taking GLP-1 receptor agonists—drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide), Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes, are now widely prescribed for weight loss. They work by mimicking the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, which regulates blood sugar, slows stomach emptying, suppresses appetite, and alters gut motility. This creates a […] The post GLP-1 Drugs, Psilocybin Mushrooms, and the Case for Sublingual Psilocin appeared first on ...| Psychedelics Today
In this episode, Joe Moore is joined by Mareesa Stertz and Tania Abdul, the visionaries behind Sphinx Gate, one of Burning Man 2025’s most ambitious and mythic art installations. Inspired by The NeverEnding Story, Sphinx Gate features two towering 34-foot sphinxes and a fully immersive, transformative art experience designed to help participants better know themselves. […] The post Mareesa Stertz & Tania Abdul – Sphinx Gate: Know Thyself at Burning Man appeared first on Psychedelics Today.| Psychedelics Today
In this episode of Psychedelics Today, Joe Moore sits down with Chad Charles — educator, mentor, and practitioner specializing in 5-MeO-DMT therapy. Chad shares his decade-long journey working with 5-MeO-DMT, emphasizing the importance of: He also introduces his upcoming research project, analyzing 500+ one-on-one sessions to illuminate best practices and ethical frameworks in the 5-MeO-DMT […] The post Chad Charles – Integrating 5-MeO-DMT: Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Best Practices ap...| Psychedelics Today
Join us in the beautiful mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado, for a 3-day immersive Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork workshop. Rooted in the pioneering work of Stanislav and Christina Grof, and further developed by Lenny and Elizabeth Gibson, Dreamshadow Breathwork is a powerful experiential practice that supports deep inner exploration, healing, and transformation. This workshop combines intensified […] The post Dreamshadow Transpersonal Breathwork appeared first on Psychedelics To...| Psychedelics Today