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Psychedelic Brain Science

Alaina M. Jaster, Zarmeen Zahid

Booking Overview

An expert-led science show about psychedelic research, with a mix of host-led episodes and interviews featuring researchers, policy analysts, and legal professionals. PR teams could pitch researchers, clinicians, and policy or legal experts with substantial subject-matter experience; booking difficulty is medium, as guests are credible specialists rather than necessarily high-profile public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 930 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

yourbrain.science@gmail.com

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Host

Alaina M. Jaster - Scientist with a PhD whose work on the show includes explaining psychedelic research and related scientific literature.

Zarmeen Zahid - Scientist with a PhD and co-host of a show focused on research and other perspectives related to psychedelics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant research or professional expertise, such as academic or postdoctoral research, legal practice, or leadership in psychedelic policy. Publications, current research, or direct experience in the subject area are useful credentials.
Required Achievements:  
Published or ongoing research in a relevant field, Leadership in a relevant organization or policy area, Professional experience in law, healthcare, or psychedelic medicine

Recent Guest Discussions

Joshua Hardman - Psychedelic Regulation And Policy, Companies Pursuing Therapeutic Approvals, Patient Access, Decriminalization, And Non-hallucinogenic Neuroplastogens.

Leah Salinsky - Serotonin And Addiction, Drug Discrimination Models, Interactions Between Psychedelics And Opioids, And Research On Polysubstance Use And Social Deficits.

Victoria Cvitanovic - Drug Policy, The Effects Of Drug Laws On Individuals And Communities, Disability, And Advocacy.

Recent Topics

Science, Psychedelics, Neuroscience, Psychedelic Therapy, Drug Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Psychedelic Brain Science
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Microdosing Skepticism Revisited

October 08, 2026

It's been 3 years since the last microdosing review...and 20+ papers have come out since making it necessary to revisit the microdosing scientific literature and check-in with Dr. Jaster. Is she still a microdosing skeptic? Listen to this rapid fire breakdown of some the key themes from the microdosing literature and follow along by accessing the papers in the link below:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QB3CMUrbern3tgS5QPp6tZ9ixNmq5_0X?usp=sharing

What Happened at the FDA Psychedelic Hearing?

September 15, 2026

Dr. Jaster attended the FDA hearing on "Considerations for Potential Future Therapeutic Use of Psychedelic Drugs," and sat down only hours after to give you her unfiltered thoughts. The hearing took place on September 14, 2026 from 12:30 to 4:30ET. There were two sessions of public comments that featured approximately 80 speakers. The first session focused on provider training, credentialing and patient safety. The second session was focused on access, data collection and standardiz...

A New Chapter for Psychedelics? ft. Joshua Hardman

September 01, 2026

Psychedelic policy is moving faster than most people realize - and the next 12 months could decide which therapies reach patients first. On the Season 6 premiere of Psychedelic Brain Science, Dr. Alaina Jaster is joined by Josh Hardman, Founder of Psychedelic Alpha. Together they break down the regulatory sprint, the companies closest to the finish line, and why "approval" may not mean access as quickly as you think.They also get into the broader policy picture: where decriminalization appear...

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Frequently asked questions

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Psychedelic Brain Science
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How do I get in touch with Psychedelic Brain Science?

Psychedelic Brain Science is hosted by Alaina M. Jaster and Zarmeen Zahid. Its publicly listed email is yourbrain.science@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Psychedelic Brain Science?

The publicly listed email for Psychedelic Brain Science: yourbrain.science@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Psychedelic Brain Science have?

Podseeker estimates Psychedelic Brain Science reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Psychedelic Brain Science?

Psychedelic Brain Science typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Relevant research or professional expertise, such as academic or postdoctoral research, legal practice, or leadership in psychedelic policy. Publications, current research, or direct experience in the subject area are useful credentials. Common among recent guests: Published or ongoing research in a relevant field; Leadership in a relevant organization or policy area; Professional experience in law, healthcare, or psychedelic medicine. Recent guests include Joshua Hardman, Leah Salinsky, and Victoria Cvitanovic.

How hard is it to get booked on Psychedelic Brain Science?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Psychedelic Brain Science cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Psychedelics, Neuroscience, Psychedelic Therapy, and Drug Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

yourbrain.science@gmail.com

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