Dr. Jim Fadiman is a psychologist and author best known for his pioneering psychedelic research — most recently concerning micro-dosing of LSD and psilocybin as described in The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide.
Music: “Tribalistas,” by Tribalistas.
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Show Notes
Introduction (00:00 – 25:39)
(00:00) Complaints of ‘dick shaming’ and Chris’s rebuttal
(07:57) Barcelona Update, Debra Berger from episode 254 (DebraBerger.net), intro to Jim Fadiman
(14:16) “Tangentially Reading”, now available for pre-order, AJ Leone of Misfit Press, episode 222
(18:43) Intro to Song 1: “Tribalistas” by Tribalistas, Chris talks about his appreciation of the listening community
(22:28) Song 1: “Tribalistas”, by Tribalistas
Interview with Jim Fadiman (25:40 – 1:37:44)
(25:40) Dr. Fadiman’s book, “The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide”
(29:18) Microdosing with psychedelics, serotonin research and LSD
(36:17) ‘Hallucinogen’ vs. ‘Psychedelic’, transformative experiences, lasting change
(42:55) Mentor Richard Alpert, modern history of psychedelics in U.S.
(51:37) Spirituality, cultural views, the danger of psychedelics to the establishment
(56:48) Psychedelics and cultural stability
(57:02) Psychedelics around the world, Buddhism
(1:03:18) Teaching Psychedelics, “Hike-edelic”
(1:09:46) Tim Leary, the dark web, more on microdosing
(1:20:04) Downsides, upsides
(1:29:10) Chris’s first ‘trip’, beneficial bad trips, handling dissent
(1:37:44) Song 2: “Smoke Alarm” by Carsie Blanton
Episode Links:
“The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide” by Dr. Jim Fadiman
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
Tangentially Reading – PRE-Order HERE
Music: Carsie Blanton
Music: Basin and Range