
Divergent States cuts through psychedelic hype with grounded, curious conversations about what these substances actually do.
Hosted by 3L1T3, founder of r/Psychonaut, the world’s largest psychedelic harm-reduction community, and co-hosted by Bryan, a USMC veteran and advocate for psychedelic healing, the show brings together lived experience, science, and culture without losing its sense of humor.... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Life SciencesPhilosophyScienceSociety & Culture | |||

Season Two of Divergent States is about something simple and surprisingly rare: exploring altered states without losing touch with reality.
In this preview episode, 3L1T3 and Bryan share two short moments from upcoming conversations that define the ... more
Dennis McKenna joins 3L1T3 and Valerie Beltran to discuss the future of psychedelics, indigenous knowledge, and whether we are ready to bring these tools into mainstream culture without repeating the extractive patterns of the past. We explore the ga... more
In this episode of Divergent States, 3L1T3 sits down with Betty Aldworth, the new co-president of MAPS, as she steps into shared leadership with Ismail Ali following Rick Doblin’s four-decade run.
Betty brings decades of experience in drug policy re... more
Dr. Bronner’s Cosmic Engagement Officer David Bronner joins Divergent States for a candid, nuts-and-bolts conversation about building an “All One” company culture, pushing for psychedelic policy reform, and rewiring global supply chains to be fair, t... more
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What I appreciate about the show is that it can look critically at certain aspects of the world of psychedelics. Most other podcast host don’t think critically about the topic. The guests have been great and represent a range of perspectives and experiences.
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Conversations focus on the science and culture surrounding psychedelics, exploring topics such as mental health, creativity, and societal implications while maintaining a grounded perspective rather than indulging in mysticism. The hosts, including a veteran advocate and an experienced community leader, engage critically with both data and lived experiences to present a nuanced view of the psychedelic landscape. Through interviews with guests from various fields, this series challenges conventional narratives, aiming to provide clarity and scrutiny on the impact of psychedelics in contemporary society.
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Recent guests on Divergent States include:
1. Dennis McKenna
2. Betty Aldworth
3. David Bronner
4. Joe Moore
5. Reggie Watts
6. Kabir Nath
7. Dr. Steve Levine
8. Paul F. Austin
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