Daily Mushroom Podcast

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom podcast, we have Dr. Pam Kryskow, a psychedelic researcher, medical doctor, and the medical lead for ketamine-assisted therapy for the Roots to Thrive program. Pam explains the benefits of psychedelic therapy in group settings and the findings from the world's largest microdosing study. She also shares how her hiking "trips" helped her cope with daily trauma experienced in her previous job as a firefighter.

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have Michael Kydd, an independent consultant helping psychedelic companies navigate the complex world of government relations. In this emotional episode, Michael talks about his experience with the passing of his mother, and how he believes psychedelics could have strongly benefited his mother and his family in that difficult time. 

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have the wonderful Holly Bennett, Communications Director at TheraPsil. Holly dives into how she got started in a rewarding career with psychedelics. She gives us an inside look into how the Section 56 exemption works and some other possible ways Canadians can access psilocybin psychotherapy without it. Holly is very knowledgeable about her field and sheds light on some questions we are sure many people have about Canada's Special Access Program.

In this very special episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we were lucky enough to hear from amazing experts who gave insight into the expanding world of psychedelic therapy and what the future may hold. Our host, Brett Higson, was joined by Timothy Ko, Andy Greenshaw, and David Mayoh from Entheon Biomedical, as well as palliative care physician Valorie Masuda and her patient, Marsha Bennett, who underwent group psilocybin therapy. We asked our readers to submit questions they had about psychedelics for our knowledgeable board to answer and they did not disappoint!

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have Cory Firth, Executive Director of The Canadian Psychedelic Association and founder of DoseDay! Cory opens about his battle with mental health and shares his experience with psychedelics in his quest to find meaning in his life. He also talks about how he got himself into a 7 day ayahuasca retreat and what that journey gave him. 

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have Juan Pablo Cappello, co-founder, and CEO of Nue Life Health. Nue Life’s at-home ketamine wellness program is proving to be highly beneficial for patients with treatment-resistant depression. The key is in the company’s unique approach to integration, which utilizes intuitive AI, music therapy, and group support. Listen now to learn how it works!

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have Dr. Lyle Oberg, co-founder and CEO of MYND Life Sciences. Dr. Oberg has had an extensive career across many sectors, including working as a family physician and as the Chief Policy and Medical Officer at a cannabis company. He was also part of the Alberta government for 15 years as Minister of Finance, Social Services, Learning, and more. Stick around to hear what Dr. Oberg has to say, we are sure it will give a new insight into the world of psychedelics!

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have Dr. Shannon Dames, a professor of nursing at Vancouver Island University. Shannon runs an organization called "Roots to Thrive", a ketamine-assisted group therapy workshop. She recently teamed up with TheraPsil to organize the first-ever legal psilocybin-assisted group therapy workshop.  Safe to say she's pretty busy!

In this very special episode, our host, Brett, recounts his experience of a recent guided psilocybin session, in which he relived the passing of his mother from her perspective. His guest, Adrian Oberg, was his guide through the whole process! Adrian is the Co-founder of the Victoria Association of psychedelic studies (VAPS). He has a background working in harm reduction and has been guiding people through psychedelic therapy sessions for the last 5 years.

In this episode of the Daily Mushroom Podcast, we have the CEO of Silo Wellness, Douglas Gordon. Silo Wellness offers legal, psychedelic retreats in Jamaica and Oregon. Their mission is heavily rooted in the education around the physical and mental benefits of mushrooms. We hope you enjoy this one!