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Altered States

PRX
Psychedelics
Psychedelic Therapy
Mental Health
Ayahuasca
Ketamine
Psilocybin
Addiction
Depression
PTSD
Hallucinogen-Persisting Perception Disorder
Ibogaine
Matthew Perry
MDMA
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Peyote Conservation
Public Health
Drug Policy
Peace Activism
Oregon
FDA

Psychedelics are now at the center of a global conversation about mental health, mysticism, and even how we experience illness and death. In Altered States, host Arielle Duhaime-Ross explores how people are taking these drugs, who has access to them, how they're regulated, who stands to profit, and what these substances might offer us as individuals and as a society.

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Allegations of sexual, financial, and psychological abuse sometimes arise in the growing psychedelic church movement in Utah and beyond. A leader or guide might use their authority to pressure people – usually women – into having sexual contact with ... more

In November 2024, police raided Singularism, an establishment that claims to be a new religion founded by a former Mormon man. But before the state could press charges, Singularism went on the offensive, saying the seized psilocybin was a religious s... more

In South Africa, a former ballet dancer and horseback rider struggled for years with anorexia. After undergoing in-patient treatment and regular therapy, she tried psychedelics, and that’s when she got her first meaningful glimpse into what her mind ... more

Reporter Adreanna Rodriguez gets invited to Texas to harvest peyote, a psychoactive cactus often caught in the crosshairs of the so-called psychedelic Renaissance. When she arrives, she finds a threatened cactus, a community determined to protect it,... more

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Recent Guests

Tanner Bean
An ambitious Mormon lawyer representing Bridger and Singularism.
Law Firm Fabian Van Cot
Episode: Psychedelic Church vs. State of Utah (Pt. 1)
Alison Hoots
An attorney practicing at the intersection of psychedelics and religion.
Sacred Plant Alliance
Episode: Psychedelic Church vs. State of Utah (Pt. 1)
Brandy Lee
Office Manager and facilitator at Singularism.
Episode: Psychedelic Church vs. State of Utah (Pt. 1)
Steve Urquhart
Co-founder of the Divine Assembly, a mystic religion.
Divine Assembly
Episode: Psychedelic Church vs. State of Utah (Pt. 1)
Eben Alexander
Harvard-trained neurosurgeon who experienced a near-death experience.
Episode: Was it DMT? Or was it heaven?
Rick Strassman
Psychiatrist who conducted early research into DMT.
Episode: Was it DMT? Or was it heaven?
Bruce Grayson
Retired psychiatrist and NDE scholar at the University of Virginia.
University of Virginia
Episode: Was it DMT? Or was it heaven?
Sughra Ahmed
A teacher and leader in the Muslim faith who participated in a psychedelic study at Johns Hopkins University.
Episode: The Psychedelic Playlist
William A. Richards
A clinical psychologist and pioneer of psychedelic-assisted therapy since the 1960s.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Psychedelic Playlist

Host

Arielle Duhaime-Ross
Host of discussions surrounding psychedelics and their societal implications. Focuses on personal narratives and expert insights regarding mental health, spirituality, and the legality of psychedelics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 208 ratings
  • Well worth listening to!

    This is one of my favorite podcasts. Informative, interesting, inclusive and respectful of varying cultures, science-based, and spiritually-informed, all in balance. Excellent hosting, too. I’ve gone back and listened to all the episodes, some more than once. My favorite was the report of the study with spiritual leaders of many faiths, all taking psilocybin. Always appreciate Michael Pollan’s perspectives. We need to normalize and decriminalize these practices, and this podcast helps. Thanks fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elizab317
    United Statesa month ago
  • Engaging and important

    This podcast has given me so much insight and hope for people who are struggling with mental health issues that other treatments has been unable to provide in isolation. I hope the powers that be in the UK and Scotland where I live are forward thinking in their approach to psychedelic assisted therapy. Keep doing what your doing please it's groundbreaking. Also very much needed. Thank you for the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shonaysho
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • As above so below

    I hate to spoil all the experiences that were life-changing, insightful, and even spiritual, but the truth is there is no shortcut to self-realization. As someone who endured trauma for the first half of my life, it was the work I put into changing the narrative I believed was true. I've seen too many people still believe that one or two psychedelic sessions have done wonders for relief only to see them back at square one a year later.

    Healing the human soul is work, and it will sometimes be... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hally369
    United States10 months ago
  • Question

    Question on HPPD: good episode but WHY nobody is asking if these sides effects happens only with synthetic molecules?? It's like my pressing question since minute 3 of the episode. I wish this was discussed or reviewed, it's kind of crucial! Poor guest would probably not having these problems with natural psilocybin taken from just mushrooms.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Caroline582
    Canadaa year ago
  • well done!

    I hope they keep cranking out episodes… Everyone I’ve listened to has been enlightening and interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daniel____k
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Critiques point to occasional limitations in exploring global perspectives, advocating for broader conversations beyond Western experiences.
The engaging narratives offered on personal healing journeys resonate with many seekers of alternative therapy.
Listeners appreciate the enlightening conversations and insights related to psychedelics and mental health.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#213
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#53
Brazil/Science
Apple Podcasts
#218
South Africa/Science

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In Texas’s Peyote Gardens
Q: What did you mean when you said to come home to the Black Hills?
It's about regrounding your spirit and understanding your worldview as a Lakota person.
An Ayahuasca Message
Q: What does it mean to be a healer within this community?
The role of the healer, or paje, involves connecting spiritually with patients to identify their ailments and guide them through healing rituals.
An Ayahuasca Message
Q: You talk about taking care of the forest, and I'm wondering, what does that look like, and what challenges do you encounter when you're trying to go about that?
Yamanomanawa emphasizes that protecting the forest means not cutting trees and respecting the sacred land, noting the challenges of environmental degradation.
An Ayahuasca Message
Q: Can you talk about the decision to share uni with foreigners?
Yamanomanawa explains that it is a decision made on behalf of his people to share their sacred medicine while promoting the need to respect the earth and the origins of their traditions.
The Psychedelic Playlist
Q: What would you counsel a music therapist to do if a participant disliked the music being played?
Bill suggested encouraging the participant to accept their feelings towards the music as it might facilitate their therapeutic experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Altered States

What is Altered States about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations often center around the intersection of psychedelics with mental health, spirituality, and personal narratives of transformation. Episodes typically explore various aspects of psychedelic use, including legal and cultural implications, treatment possibilities for mental health conditions, and the impact of these substances on individual and societal well-being. Unique angles include personal stories of recovery and exploration, discussions on ethics and consent in psychedelic practices, and insights into indigenous traditions and practices. The content emphasizes the evolving conversation surrounding the use of psychedelics in both a therapeutic and spiritual context, making it particularly relevant to those interested in ment... more

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4. Steve Urquhart
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