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MAPS Canada Podcast

MAPS Canada
Psychedelics
Psilocybin
Ketamine
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Canada
Neuroplasticity
Ayahuasca
Breathwork
MAPS Canada
Can-Pact
Wari Empire
Trauma
Mental Health
Cannabis
Cancer
Older Adults
Documentary Film
Women's Health
Integration
Branch Out Neurological Foundation

As you explore the promising world of psychedelic healing, the MAPS Canada Podcast is your resource for science-based information, learning, and invigorating conversation! Tune in to keep up to date with the international psychedelic movement. MAPS Canada works with partners in government, business, and the community to advance equitable access to legal and regulated psychedelic medicine in Canada... more

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In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host Matt Hamel speaks with occupational therapist Shel Scott about the emerging role of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of eating disorders. Drawing from her unique perspective as both an eat... more

In this final episode of the Medicine Within series, neuroscientist Dr. Manesh Girn (The Psychedelic Scientist) joins us to unpack what happens in the brain after a psychedelic experience.

Together, we explore:

• What actually happens in the brain ... more

In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host and MAPS Canada’s Executive Director Dr. Rielle Capler speaks with Shawn Shabaquay from Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation in Ontario about his personal journey of transformation, resilience, and purpose.

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Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and suppo... more

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Working with partners in government, business, and the community, MAPS Canada is committed to advancing psychedelic medicine by supporting scientific, multidisciplinary research; advocating for drug policy reform; offering public education; and suppo... more

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Making Meaning of Psychedelic Experiences with Shauntal!

In Episode 6 of The Medicine Within, host Osheen Dayal sits down with registered clinical counsellor and MAPS Canada Development Lead, Shauntal Padda, to explore the deeply important role of i... more

In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host Matt Hamel speaks with filmmaker Scott Paul Wright about his documentary The Next Chapter, an intimate and deeply human exploration of adults over the age of 55 who are turning to psychedelic-assisted ... more

In this episode of the MAPS Canada Podcast, host Matt Hamel speaks with Dr. Linda Carlson and Dr. Ron Shore about CAN-PACT (the Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy), a groundbreaking national initiative exploring the role of psil... more

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Recent Guests

Manesh Girn
Neuroscientist, researcher, and YouTube creator known as The Psychedelic Scientist
UCSF
Episode: Episode 58: The Medicine Within | Ep. 7: Entropy, Plasticity & the Critical Window Period with Dr. Manesh Girn
Shawn Shabaquay
Consultant focused on language revitalization and community initiatives
Wabagoon Lake Ojibwe Nation, Ontario
Episode: Episode 57: From Idea to Action: Shawn Shabaquay’s Run for MMIWG and Psychedelic Research
Crystal Phillips
Co-founder of Branch Out Neurological Foundation
Branch Out Neurological Foundation
Episode: Episode 56: Psychedelics, Cannabis, and Brain Health Research in Canada with Crystal Phillips
Shauntal Padda
Registered clinical counselor and founder of Solitude Wellness and Counseling; MAPS family member and Development Committee Lead
Solitude Wellness and Counseling / MAPS Canada
Episode: Episode 54: The Medicine Within | Ep. 6: Psychedelic Integration Is The Medicine with Shauntal Padda
Scott Paul Wright
Filmmaker, director of The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter Film
Episode: Episode 53: “The Next Chapter” | Psychedelic Therapy, Healing, and Hope with filmmaker Scott Paul Wright
Dr. Linda Carlson
Full professor of Oncology, Cummings School of Medicine, University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Episode: Episode 52: CAN-PACT: Reimagining Cancer Care Through Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Ron Shore & Dr. Linda Carlson
Dr. Ron Shore
Psychedelic scientist, co-investigator for CAN-PACT
Kingston, Ontario
Episode: Episode 52: CAN-PACT: Reimagining Cancer Care Through Psychedelic Therapy with Dr. Ron Shore & Dr. Linda Carlson
Steve Allgood
Survivor of terminal brain cancer and psychedelic advocate focused on cancer care
Independent patient advocate
Episode: Episode 51: How Psilocybin Changed One Man’s Experience with Terminal Cancer | with Steve Allgood
Ryan Schebek
Registered clinical counselor and founder of a socially conscious private practice
Private practice; trained in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
Episode: Episode 50: The Medicine Within, Ep. 5: Navigating a Psychedelic Journey — Ketamine, Dissociation & Integration

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Matt Hamill
Host of the MAPS Canada Podcast

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Episode 58: The Medicine Within | Ep. 7: Entropy, Plasticity & the Critical Window Period with Dr. Manesh Girn
Q: Tell me about one recent study or discovery in psychedelic neuroscience that really fascinated you.
A Nature paper illustrated individual variability in brain responses to psychedelics, showing increased entropy and wide differences in how brains respond, underlining that there isn't a single universal pattern and highlighting the need to study a spectrum of brain network configurations.
Episode 38: Denied Psilocybin, Approved for MAiD: A Doctor’s Fight for Common Sense
Q: Why is there a contrast between MADE and SAP in terms of accessibility?
MADE was seen as quicker and less bureaucratic, with smoother referrals and faster decisions, while SAP involved bureaucratic hurdles and longer delays that hinder access to a therapy that could reduce suffering.
Episode 38: Denied Psilocybin, Approved for MAiD: A Doctor’s Fight for Common Sense
Q: What was the process like applying to the Special Access Program for psilocybin?
The SAP process was labor-intensive, involving lengthy physician involvement, substantial paperwork, and back-and-forth requests for medical records, often taking many months.
Episode 38: Denied Psilocybin, Approved for MAiD: A Doctor’s Fight for Common Sense
Q: How did he learn about psychedelic assisted therapy?
He learned about it through his son's work in nursing homes, where exposure to patients and evidence from institutions like Johns Hopkins highlighted end-of-life distress and potential benefits of psilocybin therapy.
Episode 39: The Medicine Within | Ep. 1: Reframing Psychedelics - Healing, Risk & Responsibility with Mark Haden
Q: Why is it important to set clear expectations and intentions before beginning this kind of work?
Because psychedelics induce strong neuroplastic changes, having a concrete goal and a skilled guide helps channel those changes toward meaningful, lasting improvements rather than vague or fleeting experiences.

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What is MAPS Canada Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the shows center on psychedelic-assisted research, therapy, and safe access, with a strong emphasis on Canada's evolving landscape. Conversations span brain health, cancer care, integration and safety, indigenous and cultural perspectives, and public education around psychedelics. Guests include researchers, clinicians, Indigenous knowledge holders, filmmakers, and patient advocates, all exploring how science, policy, and community engagement can shape responsible, accessible psychedelic medicine. A notable pattern is the blend of clinical insights with real-world applications—ranging from CAN-PACT and hospital-based programs to public education efforts by MAPS Canada—alongside personal journeys that illuminate trans... more

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Recent guests on MAPS Canada Podcast include:

1. Manesh Girn
2. Shawn Shabaquay
3. Crystal Phillips
4. Shauntal Padda
5. Scott Paul Wright
6. Dr. Linda Carlson
7. Dr. Ron Shore
8. Steve Allgood

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