Over the years, MAPS has amassed an incredible treasure trove of audio archives sourced from the amazing talks, presentations, and panels that have taken place at past Psychedelic Science conferences and other unique events. By selecting some of that content and bringing it to you in a podcast, we hope to create a centralized location for the greater MAPS community. If you’re a researcher, scientist, medical professional, or simply curious, we hope that you’ll find this content a valuable resource.
Some of these talks are from scientists, cultural luminaries, members of the MAPS team, and even a comedian or two – we are proud of the diversity and personalities that make up the greater MAPS community.
We create original podcast episodes certain to inspire and ignite your imagination into the world of psychedelic research and culture. The MAPS Podcast is hosted by Zach Leary.
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Podcast Episodes
MAPS Podcast: Episode 44 – Rachel Harris, Ph.D.: Listening to Ayahuasca
July 14, 2021
Originally appearing here. This all new episode of the MAPS Podcast features an interview between Rachel Harris and host Zach Leary. Rachel’s kindness, wisdom and dedication to the expansion of knowledge …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 43 – Dr. Tony Bossis: Meeting the End of Life with Psychedelics
June 12, 2021
Originally appearing here. In this all new episode of the MAPS Podcast, Zach Leary sits down with NYU’s Dr. Tony Bossis to talk about a single dose of psilocybin can provide an entirely new perspective …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 42 – Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
May 26, 2021
Originally appearing here. This all new episode of the MAPS Podcast features an interview with Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, a psychologist and neuroscientist and Head of the Centre for Psychedelic Research, …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 41 – Aubrey Marcus
May 1, 2021
Originally appearing here. The MAPS Podcast returns with a new episode featuring Aubrey Marcus, the founder and CEO of ONNIT. Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 40 – David Jay Brown: A Legend in Psychedelic Consciousness
May 5, 2019
Originally appearing here. This episode of the MAPS podcast features a dynamic conversation with author David Jay Brown. Zach Leary has known David for over 30 years and has watched him dance with the …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 39 – James Oroc: The New Psychedelic Revolution
April 4, 2019
Originally appearing here. In this episode of the MAPS Podcast, James Oroc, journalist, photographer, and artist, offers his insights, opinions and experiences on topics ranging from 5-MEO DMT, the re-birth …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 38 – Dr. Andrew Weil: The New Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health
March 19, 2019
Originally appearing here. This episode of the show features an exclusive interview with Dr. Andrew Weil. The interview centers around the new science of psychedelics and why current research plays such …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 37 – Gabor Mate: Jungle to Civilization: How Plant Medicines Can Promote Health in a Toxic Culture
February 19, 2019
Originally appearing here. We dig into the MAPS archives again and go back to the 2017 Psychedelic Science conference for this inspired talk from luminary, Dr. Gabor Mate. Gabor takes us through the history …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 36 – Dr. Ben Sessa – MDMA Therapy – A Child Psychiatrist’s Perspective
January 31, 2019
Originally appearing here. Episode 36 of the MAPS Podcast features Dr. Ben Sessa’s talk from Psychedelic Science 2017 entitled “MDMA Therapy – A Child Psychiatrist’s Perspective.” …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 35 – Rick Doblin, Ph.D. – MAPS 2018 Year In Review
January 3, 2019
Originally appearing here. Episode 35 of the MAPS Podcast features the mastermind and MAPS Founder and Executive Director Rick Doblin, Ph.D. Rick joins Zach Leary for an extensive 2018 review of the MAPS …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 34 – Tricia Eastman – Sacred Archetypes in Modern Psychedelics
December 24, 2018
Originally appearing here. Episode 34 of the MAPS Podcast is an all-new interview with Tricia Eastman, a pioneer in the psychedelic renaissance. Our conversation takes a look at the inquisitive psychedelic …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 33 – Matthew Baggott – Beyond Fear – MDMA and Emotion
November 16, 2018
Originally appearing here. This episode of the MAPS Podcast features a discussion from Matthew Baggott, Ph.D., on how MDMA and related drugs alter emotions and social functioning in people. Matthew Baggott, …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 32 – Dr. Cole Marta and Shannon Clare Carlin, M.A.
October 31, 2018
Originally appearing here. This episode of the MAPS Podcast is the State of the Psychedelic Union panel recorded live at the PsyFire festival in Los Angeles, California, featuring Dr. Cole Marta and Shannon …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 31 – Shane Mauss
October 16, 2018
Originally appearing here. Episode 31 of the MAPS Podcast trips the light fantastic with the brilliant, hilarious, and insightful comedian Shane Mauss. Shane discusses his new film Psychonautics – …
MAPS Podcast: Episode 30 – LIVE from LAPSS: Transcending the Medical Frontiers
July 10, 2018
Originally appearing here. Recorded live at the first ever Los Angeles Psychedelic Symposium (LAPSS), this hour-long conversation is a lively exploration into what lies beyond the medical applications …