Mike Jay on the History of Experimental Drug Use and its Impact on Culture

Jamie Catto: The Making of All Heart

Jamie Catto is a musician, filmmaker, author, and teacher. His new album "All Heart" with Matt Coldrick is out now. Website: ⁠https://www.jamiecatto.com/ All Heart: https://www.allheart.life/ + streaming Podcast Links: Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585 Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakewarinner_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewarinner

Steve Kanji Ruhl: Zen Tradition and Practice

Steve Kanji Ruhl is a Zen Buddhist minister, teacher, and author. Steve Kanji Ruhl: Website: ⁠http://www.stevekanjiruhl.com/ Appalachian Zen: https://www.amazon.com/Appalachian-Zen-Journeys-American-Heartland/dp/B0BL82NYT4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=23IXC9I5WD6ZT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KjqP7mHuA7QgsM8RYpzjbcNTqLgyEHa_E8NM4kxURdx4vrpSDhMbFYImwJzlPnDLGvyTH1BYfKKUEG5PyZvC_A.24q9E5x3cNw-U3eGVCAb2-YnfpkIId_DABlLHoG00u0&dib_tag=se&keywords=steve+kanji+ruhl&qid=1717966222&sprefix=steve+kanji+ruhl%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-2 Podcast Links: Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585 Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.warinner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewarinner Timestamps: 00:00 Zen Tradition: Philosophy and Practices 03:13 The Three Modes in Zen Practice 10:01 The Concept of Bodhisattva in Zen 13:28 Perspectives on Reincarnation in Zen 29:52 Zen and Its Connection to Taoism 37:11 The Role of Scripture and Teaching Doctrine in Zen 42:46 Physical Movement Practices and the Body-Mind in Zen 47:28 Disciplined Practice and Spontaneity in Zen 51:29 The View of the Eightfold Path in Zen 55:41 Insights Into Daily Zen Practice

Joanna Kempner: Psychedelic Outlaws, Psychedelics and Cluster Headache

Joanna Kempner is a sociology professor at Rutgers University and the author of Psychedelic Outlaws, on psychedelics and cluster headache. Joanna Kempner: Website: ⁠https://www.joannakempner.com/ Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Outlaws-Movement-Revolutionizing-Medicine-ebook/dp/B0CLKQT4RB/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8jtY98jB59-fYNNj9A-VUQ.gqkGKjg6HE20iFN63ThgsA1Fp5xtl5OwD3gjpfHaeKc&qid=1717962631&sr=8-1 Podcast Links: Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585 Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.warinner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewarinner Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction, Psychedelic Outlaws and Cluster Headaches 00:28 - Overview of the book's main focus and Cluster Busters 00:57 - Discussion on the rarity and severity of cluster headaches 01:32 - Descriptions of the pain and frequency of cluster headaches 02:08 - Comparison to migraines and duration of attacks 02:52 - The nickname "suicide headache" and difficulty in treatment 03:39 - Misdiagnoses often associated with cluster headaches 04:11 - Gender biases and myths surrounding cluster headaches 05:09 - Historical context and gender biases in headache medicine 06:25 - Joanna's initial discovery of gender bias in cluster headaches 07:14 - Personal research and early publications on cluster headaches 07:42 - Misconceptions about the appearance of cluster headache sufferers 08:27 - Cluster headache triggers and hypotheses about its causes 09:42 - Lack of research and funding for cluster headaches 10:58 - Private funding and advocacy for migraine and headache research 11:39 - The societal impact and lack of attention to migraine and headaches 13:07 - Cluster Busters' role in developing innovative therapies 13:20 - Discussion of current treatments for cluster headaches 14:42 - Oxygen therapy and challenges in getting prescriptions 15:47 - Psychedelics as a treatment for cluster headaches 16:04 - Method of using psilocybin for cluster headache attacks 17:04 - Protocol development by Cluster Busters for preventing cycles 17:57 - Recommended dosing and safety measures for using psychedelics 19:00 - The collective self-experimentation process 19:13 - Origin of the use of psychedelics for cluster headaches 21:07 - Flash's discovery of LSD and its effects on cluster headaches 24:59 - Similarity of current protocols to initial experiments 26:37 - Practical reasons for using psilocybin over LSD 28:42 - Legal risks associated with using psychedelics 30:17 - Discussion on the classification of psychedelics as Schedule 1 31:54 - Potential changes in policy regarding psychedelics 32:36 - Obstacles in psychedelic research due 35:26 - Difficulty in recruiting for clinical trials and funding issues 36:01 - Challenges of placebo control in psychedelic studies 37:56 - Historical context of regulatory barriers in drug research 38:57 - Unique challenges in studying psychedelics for pain treatment 40:53 - Description of recent studies on psychedelics for cluster headaches 43:10 - Flash's story and the early days of Cluster Busters 44:27 - Results of recent study on psychedelics for cluster headaches 45:56 - Recruitment challenges and the impact of the pandemic 47:42 - Brain mechanisms and the hypothalamus in cluster headaches 49:25 - Future of psychedelic research in headache medicine 51:39 - Closing

Mike Jay on the History of Experimental Drug Use and its Impact on Culture

Mike Jay is an author, historian, and curator who has written widely on the cultural history of science and medicine. His latest book Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind is out now. Mike Jay: Website: ⁠https://mikejay.net/ Psychonauts: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Psychonauts-Drugs-Making-Modern-Mind/dp/B0CJCVDZVC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=31E9YAGTGOS9K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BHGVnBROO-AzAOyjN9yz5GxLuadVc71Tw-VASmh7TM72SH4mcXaNBqpfvwmAPveOnV4jKW0v2IapQhZcPbJ_CJLzDEp5m2y6JVTQFrV48SyduuwS32chqbiqkoakiBQ5dMZ4DbU2O-J0umkjtsVc_ZaIprOpZgonRbchF1c-hJoJE0ztc448qtdkq6fkBwU-JRpmeKd0slYmby6_GHNvhdd8sMLXqJfaQaJnP7_ddp4.Q8J7313Eqle9dZpZsjL13v7KpIrKrqxC7gHITE-0rcw&dib_tag=se&keywords=psychonauts&qid=1716319182&sprefix=psychonaut%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-4 Podcast Links: Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585 Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.warinner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewarinner Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction, Psychonauts 02:18 The Practice of Self-Experimentation with Drugs 08:08 The Shift towards Objective and Standardized Research 16:25 The Effects and Uses of Nitrous Oxide and Hashish 28:14 Modulating Psychedelic Compounds 31:57 Potency of Lab-Made vs Plant-Based Drugs 35:16 The Peyote Ceremony and Native American Traditions 40:03 Cocaine's Impact on Culture 48:41 Legalization and Regulation of Drugs Thanks for listening!

Sarah Marshank: Spiritual Practice, Relationships, Evolution, Art, and more.

Sarah Marshank is the founder of Selfistry, an approach to embodying timeless spiritual principles. Her book Selfistry, outlines this framework. Along with being an author, Sarah leads workshops and retreats, teaches courses, and gives consults. Sarah Marshank: Website: https://selfistry.com/meet-sarah/ Selfistry: https://www.amazon.com/Selfistry-Embodying-Timeless-Spiritual-Wisdom/dp/1662924518/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707103203&sr=8-1 Podcast: Website: ⁠https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9 Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585 Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.warinner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakewarinner Timestamps: 00:00 - Selfistry, Retreats 07:19 - Developing Personal Practices 13:21 - Handling Negative Thoughts and Emotions 18:09 - Integral Theory and Ken Wilber 19:34 - Evolution 24:19 - Contemplation vs. Perseveration/Ruminating 28:10 - Conditioning and Decisions 34:05 - Journaling Practices 37:01 - Social Relationships 39:12 - Art and Spirituality 42:23 - Integrating Artistry and Spiritual Practices 44:03 - Peace 49:02 - Pleasure and Pain 51:08 - Conversation 54:17 - Social Interactions and Energy 57:30 - Upcoming Episode on Politics and Spirituality Thanks for listening!