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Chasing Consciousness

Freddy Drabble
Mental Health
Consciousness
Neuroscience
Collective Intelligence
Psychedelics
DMT
Psychology
Meditation
UFO Phenomena
Cognitive Science
Artificial Intelligence
Morphic Resonance
Exercise
Youth Mental Health
Collective Memory
Entity Encounters
Philosophy
Depression
Christof Koch
Meaning Crisis

The curious person’s guide to all things mind! Have you ever wondered how it is that your thoughts and feelings relate to the grey matter in your head? How space and time came to be out of nothing? How what life means to us influences our day-to-day struggles with mental health? In conversation with experts in physics, psychology, neuroscience and philosophy, Chasing Consciousness will take you to... more

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Are our preconceptions about teen behaviour true? What can we learn from the psychology and neuroscience of teen development to help support them rather than blame them? Are mobile phones and social media responsible for the jump in youth mental heal... more

How are DMT experiences neurologically different to hallucinations? How does DMT alter the world modelling of our brains? What evidence is there that the brain is receiving information on DMT rather than modelling it?

In this episode we have the ext... more

What are the best competing theories of consciousness? Can we isolate where it arises and measure how complex it is? How do 5meo DMT mystical or non-separation experiences shift worldviews on consciousness?

In this episode we have the very theme of ... more

Do the many clinical trials into high-dose vitamin C prove it can actually treat the common cold and cancer, rather than just boost the immune system? Why is there ongoing scepticism? Why are multifactorial chronic diseases so hard to study in clinic... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Pfeiffer
Center for Translational Neuroscience, University of Oregon; National Scientific Council on Adolescence
Episode: THE TEEN BRAIN EXPLAINED - Jennifer Pfeifer #86
Andrew Gallimore
Chemist, computational neuroscientist, author
Imperial College London (formerly) / Noonautics / Elucis (affiliations mentioned)
Episode: THE NEUROSCIENCE OF DMT - Andrew Gallimore PhD
Dr. Richard Z. Cheng
Medical doctor and orthomolecular medicine researcher with a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology
Episode: HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C TRIALS - Dr. Richard Z. Cheng PhD #83
Suzanne Gildert
Experimental physicist and consciousness researcher
Nirvanic
Episode: WILL AI ROBOTS BE SENTIENT & THE QUANTUM FOUNDATIONS OF CONSCIOUSNESS - Suzanne Gildert PhD #82
Brendon Stubbs
Mental health physiotherapist and researcher at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: EXERCISE INTERVENTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH - Dr. Brendon Stubbs #81
Monika Wikman
Psychoanalyst and expert on topics including archetypal phenomena surrounding death.
California School of Professional Psychology
Episode: ON FACING DEATH, according to C.G.Jung - Monika Wikman PhD
Gerald Pollack
Director of the Pollack Labs at the University of Washington, bioengineer and author.
University of Washington
Episode: THE 4th PHASE OF WATER EXPLAINED - Gerald Pollack #79
Samantha Lee Treasure
Medical anthropologist and author
Author of Out of Body Experiences
Episode: OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES: THE ANTHROPOLOGY - Samantha Lee Treasure #75
Dr. David Wyndham Lawrence
Medical doctor, sports scientist and head researcher on the 2022 DMT study.
University of Toronto
Episode: DMT ENTITY ENCOUNTERS, A QUANTITATIVE STUDY - Dr David W Lawrence #73

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Freddie
Host of Chasing Consciousness

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 249 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Enlightening, Illuminating, Educational podcast featuring in-depth discussions between its articulate, gracious, well prepared, polished & poised host -- & -- its meritorious, knowledgeable, experienced, & pleasant guests. Each episode is fascinating in its nuanced explorations, explanations, & ruminations about existence. A podcast very worthy of your time & attention!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ! ***** !
    United States24 days ago
  • Not drabble!

    Freddy Drabble is the host, but the content is not drabble. Since I have reached the point of favoring idealism, I crave learning more about consciousness. Great guests and interesting discussions make this a favorite podcast of mine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mk6six
    United States5 months ago
  • Beyond Excellent

    The effort put into this podcast to remain based in science but also to reach for the most important answers in consciousness are what make it a total standout. It’s an incredibly good podcast and we never miss an episode at our house. Well done. Great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canada Kdrama Fan
    Canada2 years ago
  • Absolutely brilliant!

    I’ve listened to many podcasts on the intersection of science, spirituality and philosophy and by far this one is the best. The host knows so much and cares deeply about the topics he invites his guests to speak on, the questions are always spot on and not random. This is rare nowadays.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dasha pears
    Finland2 years ago
  • Stargate for the mind

    For me, Freddie’s wonderful podcast is a portal into new and exciting ways of understanding the nature of reality and the workings of the individual and collective mind. After listening to his first interview with cognitive scientist and philosopher John Vervaeke, I dove into the entirety of Vervaeke’s 50-episode “Awakening from the meaning crisis” podcast and found it enormously enlightening and rewarding. His interview with DW Pasulka motivated me to read both of her books and gave me a new pe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJGrumpygeezer
    United States2 years ago

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Polished host, knowledgeable guests and deep, nuanced discussions.
Listeners praise rigorous, science-based yet open-minded conversations.
Listeners love the curiosity-driven approach and the exploration of consciousness from multiple angles.
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions are a constant draw.

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#55
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Apple Podcasts
#77
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Talking Points

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THE TEEN BRAIN EXPLAINED - Jennifer Pfeifer #86
Q: What are the dominant myths about the adolescent brain that the episode aims to correct?
The guest highlights myths such as teens being inherently impulsive due to hormones and the frontal cortex not developing until the 20s, explaining instead that decision-making depends on environmental context, social pressures, and coordinated brain networks that mature over a long trajectory.
THE QUEST FOR CONSCIOUSNESS - Christof Koch PhD #84
Q: Tell us about this migration and how it enriched your perspective.
Koch explains that transitioning from physics to neuroscience is not uncommon among scientists, as the brain is a physical system governed by the same laws as any other matter.
HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C TRIALS - Dr. Richard Z. Cheng PhD #83
Q: Can you summarize your main arguments in your article questioning the validity of randomized controlled trials for nutrients and integrative medicine?
RCTs are based on a linear biomedical model and fail to capture the complexity of biological systems, making it difficult to validate integrative and lifestyle interventions compared to pharmaceuticals.
HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C TRIALS - Dr. Richard Z. Cheng PhD #83
Q: Can you explain the feedback loop of the cytokine storm?
A cytokine storm occurs when the immune response triggers the release of free radicals that damage cells, causing multi-organ failure and making the situation worse.
HIGH-DOSE INTRAVENOUS VITAMIN C TRIALS - Dr. Richard Z. Cheng PhD #83
Q: What is the widely accepted consensus on what vitamin C is actually good for as a treatment?
The consensus is that the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin C is meant to prevent deficiency diseases, but many doctors say it cannot treat diseases.

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Episodes feature deep dives into consciousness, neuroscience, physics, psychology, and philosophy, often weaving empirical science with speculative and experiential angles. Conversations frequently center on whether subjective experience can be reconciled with physical theory, the role of psychedelics and altered states, sleep, memory, and the boundaries of artificial intelligence and cognition. A notable strength is inviting researchers and thinkers who challenge conventional boundaries, from MDs and biochemists to quantum physicists and Jungian analysts, creating a rich tapestry of ideas that appeals to curious, scientifically minded listeners who enjoy interdisciplinary exploration.

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Recent guests on Chasing Consciousness include:

1. Jennifer Pfeiffer
2. Andrew Gallimore
3. Dr. Richard Z. Cheng
4. Suzanne Gildert
5. Brendon Stubbs
6. Monika Wikman
7. Gerald Pollack
8. Samantha Lee Treasure

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