The Psychedelic Therapy Podcast

Ismail Lourido Ali (MAPS): The Work No Executive Order Can Do

April 21, 2026

"We can pass 10 executive orders. We can put $500 million for drug development. And if we don't have people who are willing to hold that space... we're not going to get anywhere." - Ismail Lourido Ali, MAP Co-CEOOn April 18th, just days before 420, Bicycle Day and MAPS’ own 40th anniversary, Donald Trump signed an executive order on psychedelics. But what does it mean? Especially for psychedelic practitioners themselves.Today on the Psychedelic Therapy Podcast I sit down wit...

Robin Arnott & Sandeep Prakash: Training for Psychedelic Surrender

April 25, 2025

Can we practice the art of surrender before the first dose?Today on the show Robin Arnott and Dr. Sandeep Prakash explain how SoundSelf evolved from a VR curiosity into a clinically oriented tool that uses sound and light feedback to induce the unitary states therapists aim for in medicine sessions. We unpack the science of voice-activated biofeedback, ways to weave SoundSelf into preparation and integration protocols, and the larger promise of digital therapeutics for scalable, whole-person ...

Joshua White: Who You Gonna Call? Fireside

February 13, 2025

Imagine you’re in the middle of a psychedelic journey—things are getting intense, and you just need someone to talk to. That’s whereFireside Project comes in. As the world’s first psychedelic peer support line, Fireside is redefining how we care for each other in altered states, offering a space where anyone can find guidance, validation, and a steady voice in uncertain moments. But beyond the helpline, Fireside is also an incredible entry point for those looking to work in the field of psych...