Webdelics Podcast
Mark McNally, Chiara Burns, Scott Mason
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A New Era of Belief: Psychedelics & Faith with Owen Fitzpatrick
Webdelics Podcast
04/25/23 • 41 min
People have gone on psychedelic journeys on this show. One thing that comes up routinely is the transformational nature of those psychedelic experiences often described as profoundly spiritual. This raises the question that will be the topic of discussion today. What is the relationship between the spiritual nature of those experiences and the religious beliefs that is the foundation of millions of people today?
Answering that will be no easy feat, so we have brought an expert for today’s episode. Scott sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, social psychologist, and author and together they talk about the psychedelic renaissance and what it means for people of faith as well as those with no faith.
In This Episode
- (02:00) – Scott introduces Owen Fitzpatrick to the show.
- (03:54) – What does the psychedelics renaissance mean for people?
- (06:23) – Scott keeps it real and corrects Owen about being a cool nerd.
- (07:29) – Owen offers a unique perspective on beliefs.
- (13:29) – Discussing depression as an altered mental state.
- (19:33) – How does a thought become a belief?
- (25:13) – On psychedelics and their ability to shift the narrative or perceiving events.
- (31:14) – Psychedelics Renaissance and its implications on neuroplasticity.
- (37:08) – Owen gives a final takeaway for the audience.
Guest
Owen Fitzpatrick is a social psychologist, storyteller, and renowned author, hailing from Dublin, Ireland. He has traveled to over 100 countries around the world and his education credentials include Harvard and MIT. Owen’s specialty is applying psychology and neuroscience to help leaders and organizations do better. He is also a TED and international speaker and author of 9 books with another one on the way.
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- https://www.webdelics.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/?ref=pages_you_manage
- https://twitter.com/webdelics
- https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
- https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/
Owen Fitzpatrick
07/18/23 • 51 min
Children are our most prized asset and the cornerstone of the future. But when it comes to educating and preparing them for what lies ahead, the methods currently in place are yielding less than favorable results. This is especially true in the cases of children who are dealing with mental health and wellness challenges. Therapy and psychology are helpful, but in some cases, the child needs more, in the way of treatments and leadership.
My guest today is Cory Firth, a man who is fully aware of our current system’s failings but hopeful about what the future holds. He’s the Founder and CEO of Neuma, an organization dedicated to social wellness based in Canada. He’s also a staunch advocate for exploring the many ways plant-based medicine can help society as a whole.
Today I’ll chat with Cory about the challenges he faced growing up with depression, his thoughts on the state of psychedelics and healing, and the potential of plant medicine to change our world for the better!
In This Episode
- (6:00) – Scott begins the conversation about children, education, and the benefits of psychedelics.
- (8:20) – Cory explains why plant medicine and children matter so much to him.
- (8:40) – Serotonin deficiency is one of the reasons Cory is more susceptible to suicide and other harmful actions.
- (9:35) – From a young age, Cory battled depression and suicide ideation.
- (10:00) – The war on drugs and how it impacted his approach to treatment is discussed.
- (12:28) – Cory reveals his first encounter with marijuana.
- (15:00) – Scott reflects on the fallacies of the propaganda surrounding the war on drugs.
- (17:57) – All drugs aren’t bad and Cory shares how this message can be communicated to the younger generation.
- (18:39) – Psychedelics are the most studied, but least understood drug category.
- (20:58) – Cory encourages transparency in pharmaceuticals and drug composition.
- (21:20) – Every single element of the human condition cannot be classified as a disease.
- (22:54) – We only talk about the bad parts of drugs.
- (26:00) – Scott says every condition might not be treated with medicine.
- (28:14) – Plant medicine as a doorway to peak performance.
- (30:02) – Cory outlines the four categories every individual falls within.
- (32:30) – There’s so much more than therapy and spirituality can be an area that adds value.
- (36:46) – Cory promotes a more personalized style of learning for our school system.
- (37:50) – Change and getting better are all about willingness to have dialogue.
- (41:58) – Cory encourages allowing parents to be a part of the learning experience.
- (45:28) – The risk of downplaying the risk.
- (47:30) – How Cory sees 2030.
- (48:38) – A comprehensive approach is needed but things like breathwork can be options.
Our Guest
Cory Firth is a human-impact community builder, communications entrepreneur, and plant medicine advocate. He has spent the last five years building communities in the mental health and wellness space. After a 20-year battle with depression, Cory has committed himself to a vision where the stigmatization of mental health and wellness is replaced with compassion, transformation, and community connection. His goal is to create a world where people work together to reunite with our innate abilities to heal, overcome, create, and actualize our full potential.
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Webdelics
- https://www.webdelics.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
- https://twitter.com/webdelics
- https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
- https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/
Cory Firth
Psychedelics & the Economy with Brom Rector
Webdelics Podcast
04/11/23 • 38 min
It’s no secret that building a business takes a lot of work, and Brom Rector sure knows what it takes after developing Empath Ventures – a venture capital fund that seeks to support psychedelic startups.
In today’s episode, Scott and Brom dive into the current state of psychedelics and the healthcare system, Empath Ventures’ hope for the companies they invest in, Brom’s dreams for the future of psychedelics, and the healing potential that plant medicine possesses.
You don’t want to miss out on this chance to dream big with Scott and Brom and imagine a reality in which psychedelics are legal, widely accepted, and contributing to the economy!
In This Episode
- (1:08) Scott introduces our guest, Brom Rector
- (2:35) Exploring the possible future relationship between psychedelic medicine and the healthcare system
- (10:39) How VC funds work with small businesses in the psychedelic space
- (14:56) Empath Ventures’ mission and how they choose which businesses to invest in
- (18:20) Classic psychedelics vs. new psychedelics
- (20:52) The economic and spiritual potential of plant medicine
- (26:50) The mental health crisis in the western world
- (30:13) Brom’s hopes for plant-based psychedelic legalization
- (32:38) How the world might be changed by the growth of psychedelic businesses
- (35:50) Where to reach Brom Rector
Guest
Brom Rector, founder of Empath Ventures and creator of The Brom Podcast, is a businessman, psychedelic supporter, and researcher currently on a mission to fund psychedelic startups. After exploring psychedelics in his early adulthood, Brom realized that plant medicine is powerful for healing and spirituality. While he dreams of a world with easier access to safe psychedelics, he’s changing one business at a time with Empath Ventures.
Resources & Links
Webdelics
- https://www.webdelics.com/
Brom Rector
- https://www.empath.vc/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bromrector
- https://twitter.com/therealbrom
- https://www.brom.fm/
Scott Mason: My Eyes Are Opened
Webdelics Podcast
03/14/23 • 22 min
This week, Scott is taking a step back to examine all that we’ve learned in the last eight episodes with our guests and focus group, including the scientific side of psychedelics, the positive effects we’re seeing, myths and misunderstandings about plant medicine, how psychedelics can influence different people’s lives, and more!
As we continue to speak to new guests in the coming weeks, we’re going to be unpacking a range of really interesting and dynamic topics through the lens of the growing psychedelic community/industry.
You don’t want to miss out on these valuable discussions, and just like Scott said, “We’re not just going to be dipping our toes in. We’re going to be diving in headfirst!”
In This Episode
- (4:03) How the first few guests on the podcast helped us understand the scientific side of psychedelics
- (10:44) Breaking down myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions surrounding psychedelics, plant medicine, and human consciousness
- (18:17) What we can do with this information
- (19:40) Considering the potential implications of a psychedelic renaissance
- (20:47) Upcoming episode topics and what you can expect in the next few weeks
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Webdelics
02/28/23 • 50 min
The mind-changing effects of psychedelics attract people from all walks of life. In recent episodes, we’ve heard from doctors, researchers, attorneys, journalists and more who have been studying the benefits of plant medicine for most of their careers.
But the psychedelics community also attracts more “unlikely” advocates – such as today’s guests, former Army sergeant Jonathan Lubecky and award-winning filmmaker Zappy Zapolin.
In this episode, Jonathan and Zappy share their unique psychedelics journeys, the transformations they’ve experienced with the help of plant medicine, their work as psychedelics advocates, what the FDA doesn’t understand about plant medicine, and more.
In This Episode
- (04:46) Jonathan’s journey from Army sergeant to psychedelics advocate
- (09:31) Jonathan’s “transformative” experience with psychedelics as he coped with PTSD
- (14:22) Zappy’s psychedelics journey
- (19:04) What the FDA doesn’t understand about psychedelics
- (22:21) Ketamine and “burst mode”
- (26:36) What would psychedelics legalization look like?
- (30:31) The road to legalization, and how it differs from decriminalization
- (35:53) How do we get plant medicine treatments to the people who need them in the safest way possible?
- (40:34) “We’re in a mental health crisis”
Guests
Jonathan Lubecky served in both the Marine Corps and the Army before becoming the Veterans & Governmental Affairs Liaison at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He has spent the last five years advocating for psychedelic medicine and is currently the president of Lubecky Strategic Direction, a boutique strategic communication firm focusing on psychedelic research.
Zappy Zapolin is an entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker and psychedelic concierge to the stars. He is the founder of two non-profits, including The Mind Army, which advocates for the federal legalization of psychedelics in the U.S., and The Ketamine Fund, which provides free ketamine treatments to veterans.
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Webdelics
Powering Through Darkness: Psychedelics & Healing with Mark McNally
Webdelics Podcast
01/31/23 • 32 min
Over our first few episodes, we’ve explored the clinical and scientific side of psychedelics with neuroscientists and health journalists – but there’s so much more to plant medicine than data and figures.
What about the real live human experience of psychedelics use? How does a person actually use plant medicine to change their mind, and their life?
I’m joined today by Nobody Studios founder and Army veteran Mark McNally, who shares how his experience in two high-stress fields – the military and the world of startups – left him with 14 prescriptions in his medicine cabinet and a desire to explore more effective natural treatments.
In this episode, Mark talks about the differences between psychedelics and pharmaceuticals, how psychedelics therapy changed his life, and where to start if you’re considering using plant medicine to heal your mind.
In This Episode
(02:37) Mark’s relationship with psychedelics
(07:58) Mark’s experience in the Army, and the role of psychedelics in healing from PTSD
(14:06) What is energetic healing?
(15:47) Mark before and after psychedelics therapy
(21:25) The differences between psychedelics and pharmaceuticals
(27:06) Mark’s advice for those interested in healing their minds
Guest
Mark McNally is the founder and “chief nobody” of Nobody Studios, a high-velocity venture studio with a mission to build 100 impactful companies in the next five years (and 14 successful startups founded so far). Mark also served in a special ops Army unit for six years.
Resources & Links
Webdelics
https://www.webdelics.com/
Mark McNally
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrkmcnally/
http://www.twitter.com/mrkmcnally
https://nobodystudios.com/?team=mark-s-mcnally
The Ethics of Psychedelics
Webdelics Podcast
05/09/23 • 48 min
Today, we have a very special Webdelics episode for you. Plant medicine and psychedelics have been subject to unfair criticism from the very beginning. Sadly, some of that criticism has evolved into false facts and myths about its use, benefits and need in our society. My two renowned guests today will clear the air around this subject and set the record straight. Sandra Dreisbach specializes in exploring ethical decision making and moral philosophy. Yonason Goldson is a TEDx speaker, presenter, and business advisor.
Listen in as together, the three of us venture on a journey to find out the truth about plant medicine and its uses with the intention of getting rid of the myths and changing the current narrative about psychedelics. This is a special two guest episode that you don’t want to miss.
In This Episode
- (02:01) – Scott welcomes Yonason and Sandra to Webdelics.
- (07:12) – Yonason’s advice on anyone seeking ethical guidance.
- (09:42) – Being conservative with a small ‘c’.
- (07:29) – The ethical situation faced by civil rights heroes with deep rooted trauma.
- (12:49) – Sandra’s view on the topic of discussion.
- (18:57) – Ethical issues with plant medicine and engage in psychedelics.
- (23:50) – The impact of the decision to take psychedelics.
- (25:25) – How there can be collateral damage as one develops themselves.
- (34:09) – Psychedelics as a tool to connect with the metaphysical greater.
- (39:22) – You don’t need psychedelics to find spirit.
- (41:25) – How to point towards the soul.
- (43:55) – Enhancing the relationship with God.
Guest
Today’s guests are Yonason Goldson and Sandra Dreisbach. Sandra is an ethicist with a PhD in philosophy, exploring ethical decision making and moral philosophy. She has taught bioethics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and worked for many years in the tech industry, primarily at Apple. Yonason Goldson is a keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, trainer, coach and business advisor. He works with leaders to create a culture of ethics that builds trust, sparks initiative, and drives productivity. He is also a rabbi and a podcast host.
Resources & Links
Webdelics
- https://www.webdelics.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/?ref=pages_you_manage
- https://twitter.com/webdelics
- https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
- https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/
Yonason Goldson
Dr. Sandra Dreisbach
01/03/23 • 36 min
What the heck are psychedelics, and what do you need to know in order to benefit from them?
In our inaugural episode, host Scott Mason talks to neuroscience PhD student Manesh Girn about Psychedelics 101.
What makes a substance psychedelic? How do magic mushrooms help with mental health conditions like depression? What is MDMA therapy, and how does it help people with PTSD? Why is psychedelic use on the rise, and how can you figure out how to use them safely?
Whether you’re a total newbie or a plant medicine pro, this episode will get you thinking about your psychedelics and your brain in a whole new way.
In This Episode
- (01:34) What exactly are psychedelics?
- (02:44) What makes something psychedelic?
- (03:33) All about serotonin
- (05:47) The effects of psychedelics
- (08:00) The differences between psychedelics and hard drugs
- (09:24) The history of the War on Drugs
- (16:59) Which psychedelics help with which conditions?
- (20:15) MDMA therapy
- (23:52) Why are psychedelics on the rise?
- (27:52) Are plant medicines brain-safe?
Guest
Manesh Girn is currently obtaining his PhD in neuroscience from McGill University. He collaborates with leading researchers in psychedelic science, and is also the chief research officer at a psychedelic bioscience company. Manesh also runs The Psychedelic Scientist, where he discusses the latest developments in psychedelic science in easy to understand terms.
Resources & Links
Webdelics
Manesh Girn
Scott Mason: A Future of Possibilities
Webdelics Podcast
01/03/23 • 18 min
Over the past few years, plant medicine and psychedelics have started to take the world by storm. The possibilities of psychedelics seem endless – they promise to help people become more creative, reconnect with their spirituality, become more empathetic, and even treat serious conditions like depression, PTSD and more.
But what is the truth behind psychedelics? Are there good reasons plant medicine has been outlawed for decades? Why are more pharmacologists and doctors than ever before flocking to psychedelics to help their patients? What are psychedelics, how can they change the world, and more importantly – how can they potentially change us?
This podcast will get the answers from people you can trust – doctors, scientists, researchers, journalists, attorneys and more. We’ll also hear from people who have used psychedelics to get a firsthand look at how plant medicine heals.
It’s an exciting time to learn about the world of psychedelics, and I’m glad you’re here to join me.
In This Episode
- (01:19) Scott’s background
- (03:54) His PTSD and anxiety diagnoses, and the 11 years spent trying to get better
- (09:59) The potential of psychedelics
- (13:57) Webdelics’ mission
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Psychedelics Made Me an Entrepreneur: Psychedelics and Career
Webdelics Podcast
05/23/23 • 47 min
Life is full of twists and turns and when you think you might have it all figured out, something else happens. You can’t go back and change the life you lived, but you can use your past as a learning experience.
In today’s episode, Scott spends time talking to Cesar Marin about the impact psychedelics have on his life, how they’ve given him clarity on his past and present, and their role in helping him sculpt his future. They also talk about Cultivating Wisdom; his exciting new apparel brand and the impact it’s having on him and his base.
This promises to be an incredible conversation and one that will give you valuable insights into how to navigate your personal journey through the exciting world of psychedelics!
In this Episode
- (1:10) - Scott introduces Cesar Marin
- (4:11) – Scott and Cesar discuss his journey from a CNN producer to a micro-dosing entrepreneur.
- (4:30) – Cesar shares how psychedelics came into his life during a transition.
- (7:00) – Scott asks Cesar how his life would be different if psychedelics hadn’t come into his life.
- (12:02) – Protection from micro-dose risks.
- (14:40) – Cesar and his addiction to cannabis.
- (19:00) - Dispelling the myth that cannabis and psychedelics are the same.
- (25:00) – Psychedelics gave him clarity when reflecting on his young life.
- (32:12) – With psychedelics he has become present in his problems as opposed to hiding.
- (37:17) – Benefits to entrepreneurs.
- (41:24) – Psychedelics ushered in a version of himself he might never have met without them.
Guest
Cesar Marin is a wellness innovator and true champion of mental health. The founder of Cultivating Wisdom, an apparel company dedicated to people who want to manifest how micro-dosing has changed their lives, Cesar spent over two decades working in corporate America before embarking on his life’s passion. He’s devoted his time to helping people all over the world improve their state of living by debunking stigmas and misconceptions surrounding the use of psychedelics, opening their minds, and freeing them to live their best lives.
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Webdelics
- https://www.webdelics.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/webdelics/
- https://twitter.com/webdelics
- https://www.youtube.com/@webdelics
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/webdelics/
- https://www.instagram.com/webdelics/
Cesar Marin
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FAQ
How many episodes does Webdelics Podcast have?
Webdelics Podcast currently has 50 episodes available.
What topics does Webdelics Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Dmt, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Webdelics Podcast?
The episode title 'Psychedelics & Women’s Wellness: A New Frontier in Mental Health' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Webdelics Podcast?
The average episode length on Webdelics Podcast is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Webdelics Podcast released?
Episodes of Webdelics Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Webdelics Podcast?
The first episode of Webdelics Podcast was released on Jan 3, 2023.
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