All Episodes

#64 Lessons from the Playa | Lauren Taus

#63 The First Time I Felt Love | Tucker Max

#62 Quantum Weirdness | Thomas Lewton & Randy Scharlach

#61 Cops in Lab Coats | Dr. Carl Hart

#60 On Fatherhood & Psychedelics | Robbie Bent

Rewind: This Is Your Mind on Michael Pollan

#59 'My mother always said...' | Juan Pablo Cappello

#58 Summer of Love in Davos | Maria Velkova, Maya Albert & Marik Hazan

#57 Field Trip Live: Breathwork and Crystal Sound Bath

#56 Field Trip Live: Intention, Insight & Integration Panel

Bonus Ep: The High Guide with April Pride

#55 And They Love Me | Jere Simpson

#54 The Charm of the Show | Chris Van Loan II

Chris Van Loan II - Content Director and host of “Podcast People” - joins Ronan after scoring our podcast 11/10! In this episode they discuss capitalism and psychedelics, what makes a great podcast, how psychedelics can heal, and the idea of “conspiratuality.”

#53 The First Fully Human Being on Earth | Charley Wininger

On this episode of Field Tripping, psychotherapist and relationships expert Charley Wininger (aka “The Love Doctor”) joins Ronan to discuss the power of MDMA to strengthen bonds and transform relationships. They also dive into the war on drugs, self discovery through aging, using psychedelics with a loved one, and his new book “Listening to Ecstasy.”

#52 The Taste of a Mango | Dr. Randy Scharlach

Dr. Randy Scharlach joins Ronan to chat about how we can heal on a societal, cultural and political level from one of the longest, deadliest and most expensive wars ever: the war on drugs.

#51 'It's about the nuance, Elon!' | Aron Solomon

Aron Solomon - lawyer, Chief Legal Analyst for Esquire Digital, and the Editor of Today’s Esquire - joins Ronan to discuss the current state of the world.

#50 The Purpose of Art | Alex and Allyson Grey

World-renowned visual artists Alex and Allyson Grey join Ronan this week to talk about art and psychedelics, what deems something sacred, and making love stay.

#49 Microdosers In The Wild | Paul Austin

Entrepreneur, public speaker and microdosing coach Paul Austin joins Ronan on the show this week to chat about the mistakes that the psychedelic community made in the past, the evolution of Paul’s life, microdosing, and magic.

#48 The Pain of Being Me | Luke Storey

Writer, biohacker, lifestyle design expert and fellow podcaster Luke Storey joins Ronan to chat about good and evil, addiction and sobriety, and consciousness.

#47 The Wonder of Field Trip | Julian Uzielli

Julian Uzielli, award-winning journalist and radio producer for CBC Radio and Podcast Playlist, joins Ronan to talk about discovering psychedelic-assisted therapy and subsequently, his experience as a Field Trip Health client.

#46 Best of 2021

Feels like we were just celebrating 2020 being over.

#45 Santa is Psychedelic

Is it possible that the story of Santa Clause that we all know and love actually originated from ancient winter traditions that revolve around a hallucinatory mushroom?

#44 Coming Home | Bob Parsons

Bob Parsons, entrepreneur and psychedelic philanthropist best known for founding the domain registrar GoDaddy, joins Ronan to discuss his harrowing combat experience in Vietnam and the ensuing PTSD, his path to psychedelic therapy and healing, how to address the failed war on drugs, and more!

#43 This Is Your Mind on Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan, award-winning and world-renown nature, food, and neuroscience writer, joins Ronan to discuss our complicated relationship with caffeine, how mindful gardening started him on this path to psychedelic curiosity and enlightenment, the value of disciplined meditation, and more!

#42 Natural Born Visionaries | Brian Muraresku

Brian Muraresku, author of “The Immortality Key,” joins Ronan to discuss how psychedelics may have been instrumental to the rise of Christianity, and why despite writing one of the most acclaimed books on psychedelics, Brian himself has never tried them.

#41 The Alter Ego Effect | Todd Herman

Todd Herman, the author of the WSJ and International Best Selling Book, “The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life,” joins Ronan to discuss Todd’s experiences with MDMA assisted therapy to overcome sexual trauma, the power of alter egos, and whether there exists a one true authentic self.

#40 Music for Psychedelic Therapy | Jon Hopkins

Jon Hopkins, a highly acclaimed musician and electronic music producer, joins Ronan from across the pond to discuss the inspiration and creative process for his new record “Music for Psychedelic Therapy,” his own journey with psychedelic medicine, posthumously collaborating with Ram Dass, and more!

#39 The Bipolar Philanthropist | Sanjay Singhal

Sanjay Singhal joins Ronan to discuss his personal journey through his bipolar disorder diagnosis, what excites him about the changes and research emerging in the psychedelic industry, and what a better world looks like to him if all the hopes around psychedelics come to fruition.

#38 All Out War | Jesse Gould

Jesse Gould joins Ronan to discuss his path into the Army and his difficulties of leaving the military, how psychedelics can assist the mental health of military veterans, and how the war on drugs restricted medicines that could have helped heal the traumas of countless servicepeople.

#37 Shabbat Sharoom | Gregory Ferenstein

Greg Ferenstein joins Ronan to discuss how psychedelics can make you a better co-worker, his field research in Silicon Valley, mental health advocacy, psychedelic policy reform, and more!

#36 Precision Mental Health | Zak Williams & Dr. Raghu Appasani

On this episode we are joined by guests Zak Williams, son of the late actor/comedian Robin Williams, and the founder of the MINDS Foundation, psychiatrist Dr. Raghu Appasani.

#35 Great Spirit Peyote | Alyson Charles

Internationally renowned shaman, best-selling author, and host of the Ceremony Circle Podcast, Alyson Charles (aka Rock-Star Shaman), joins Ronan to discuss the powerful awakening and transformation into her current identity, her healing experiences with plant medicine, her unique and powerful relationship to the animal kingdom, and more!

#34 When I Knew There Was More | East Forest

Krishna Trevor Oswalt (professionally known as East Forest), joins Ronan to discuss what "psychedelic music" is, his time spent with Ram Dass, changing his name, the notion of “channeling,” and more.

#33 I Don't Need Your Help | Mike "Zappy" Zapolin

Mike “Zappy” Zapolin has been referred to as a “psychedelic concierge,” who has dedicated himself to the expansion of human consciousness. He is an entrepreneur and trend-spotter of internet domain names, cannabis, and now the psychedelic economy.

#32 Foghorn Leghorn | Matthew W. Johnson, Ph. D.

Dr. Matthew W. Johnson is one of the world’s most published scientists on the human effects of psychedelics, and has conducted seminal research in the behavioral economics of drug use, addiction, and risk behavior.

#31 Wars on Drugs are Always Lost | Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Andrew Weil has been a leader in the field of integrative medicine for decades, and is an accomplished author, researcher, and founder of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

#30 Natural Highs | Dr. Alberto Villoldo

Dr. Alberto Villoldo is a Medical Anthropologist, researcher, and student of the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes for over 25 years.

#29 The Luckiest Person I Know | Thomas Hartle

Thomas is a husband, father, and the first Canadian in 50 years that received permission to use psilocybin legally for medical purposes for end-of-life distress due to terminal cancer.

#28 Go Higher Together | Keith Ferrazzi

Keith Ferrazzi is an American entrepreneur and recognized global thought leader in the relational and collaborative sciences. His books include 'Who’s Got Your Back' and 'Never Eat Alone' and most recently – 'Leading Without Authority' – which came out last year.

#27 Black Therapists Rock | Deran Young

Growing up with an incarcerated father and a mother who struggled with mental illness and substance abuse, Deran gained knowledge and experience of discrimination, poverty, and social services at a very early age.

#26 Post-Traumatic Growth | Dr. Mike Dow

Mr. Michael Dow is a psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author. Well-known as “America’s Go-To Doctor,” Dr. Mike has hosted shows on TLC, VH1, E!, Investigation Discovery, and Logo, and is part of Dr. Oz’s core team of experts.

#25 An Existential Crisis | Bri Emery

Bri Emery an art director in Los Angeles and the founder of the lifestyle blog Designlovefest. She has designed products for companies such as Target and Keds, ranging from fashion to interior design.

#24 The Hippies Were Right | Dr. Julie Holland

For Dr. Julie Holland, psychedelic medicine connects biology with the soul. She is a psychopharmacologist, psychiatrist, and author who has dedicated her career to novel psychiatric wellness as an influential advocate of psychedelic medicine. In this episode, Julie sits down with Ronan and Field Trip’s Chief Psychologist Dr. Dominique Morisano to discuss her thoughts on the stigmatization of the ‘soul’ in medicine, what it means to create successful relationships, the imbalance between yin and yang energies in our society, and implications of the current psychedelic renaissance we’re experiencing today.

#23 The Human OS | Ted Moskovitz & Matt McKibbin

On this episode, Ronan sits down with Ted Moskovitz and Matt McKibbin, co-founders of tech advisory and investment firm, DeCentraNet, and AMMA Healing to discuss the subjectivity of the human experience, why decentralization can be such an enlightening prospect to reimagine constructs like economics, spirituality and science – and how psychedelics can provide new ways for each of us to experience the universe. Then, Ronan, Ted and Matt discuss cryptocurrency to consider how it intersects with psychedelics and personal liberty.

#22 That's So Retrograde | Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari

On this episode, Ronan sits down with Stephanie Simbari and Elizabeth Kott, the hosts of “That’s So Retrograde” to discuss the importance of being okay with where you are. Then, what keeps them curious about wellness, how to follow your intuition, and why psychedelic therapies can play a cosmic role in your life. Plus, the three discuss how astrology has influenced Stephanie and Elizabeth’s business relationship, the ever evolving idea of self, and compare traditional mental health treatments to psychedelics – like psilocybin and ketamine.

#21 Do No Harm | Dr. Michael Verbora

Trusting your instincts can often provide more clarity than any outside source. Dr. Michael Verbora felt this sensation after prescribing his first patient CBD. At the time, it was frowned upon, but Dr. Verbora knew it was the right thing to do. A check up later, the clinical results validated his hypothesis, leading him towards a new path in his medical profession. Today, Dr. Verbora works exclusively on researching and advocating for cannabis and psychedelic-based medicine. On this episode of Field Tripping, he sits down with Ronan to discuss his journey to challenging the medicinal status quo, his thoughts on the current North American medical system, the results he’s seen from psychedelic usage, and how psychedelics can change medicine by normalizing an integrative approach. Learn more about Dr. Michael Verbora here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mverbora

#20 Maximum Impact | Ben Greenfield

Ben Greenfield is an internationally-known biohacker, human body expert, and brain performance coach who takes a holistic approach to health. In this episode he sits down with Ronan to discuss his approach to biohacking, including Ben’s personal usage of psilocybin and cannabis alongside wellness programs like PMF, sound, and massage. Throughout their conversation, Ben gets personal, opening up about how his overdeveloped sense of self-worth from childhood led to tying his value to performance and ultimately, affecting his mental health in adulthood. Learn more about Ben’s work at https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/.

#19 Medicine for the Soul | Amanda Fielding

Amanda Fielding is one of the most prominent pioneers in psychedelic research. A champion of psychedelic science for 45+ years, she is widely recognized for her contributions to global drug policy reform. Amanda details her initial interactions with psychedelics and how she recognized their capabilities for healing, while opening up about her thoughts on today’s psychedelic renaissance, the ethics behind the movement, and even her experiences with trepanation. Amanda is the Founder of the Beckley Foundation, an organization that initiates, directs and supports psychedelic science. Learn more about her work at https://www.beckleyfoundation.org/. 

#18 Cosmic Engagement Officer | David Bronner

David Bronner is the Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of ‘Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps’ and a massive advocate for psychedelics – as both an activist and donor. David joins Ronan to share how using medicine with intention helped change his perspective – and why psychedelics for the masses is his ultimate goal. Then we talk about family legacy, generational trauma, origins into light and love, and how to build a better world. Plus, how to follow ‘cosmic principles’. Finally, David shares stories of his most impactful trips – including ‘ReFoamation’.

#17 The Greatest Wonder in the World | BJ Miller

BJ Miller is a palliative care cancer centre physician. His TED Talk detailing his own near-death experience has been viewed over 12 million times. Now, BJ is on a mission to redesign how we die with a clear-eyed view of morality. He believes grief is something to metabolize as a transformation of love, from one form to another. BJ views separation as an illusion; that everything is life, and death is a construct to help us digest reality. Plus, ‘Field Tripping’ Producer Conrad Page joins the conversation to discuss the recent loss of his Mother – and share how his own grief has taught him to value the grief of others. Then, BJ tells Ronan about his ego dissolution with 5-MeO-DMT and how it revealed our ‘invented existence’. To learn more about BJ Miller – visit mettlehealth.com and watch his inspirational TED Talk ‘What Really Matters At The End Of Life’.

#15 The Nuclear Option | Marcus & Amber Capone

After returning home and retiring from service, former Navy SEAL Marcus Capone – and his wife Amber – faced a crisis of anxiety, depression, and neurological damage. After discovering Ibogaine as a therapeutic healing tool – Marcus found his way back to life and saved their marriage. Now, they’re psychedelic advocates and founders of VETS, Inc. (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions), a resource, research, and advocacy non-profit. They join Ronan to tell their heroic story of service, marriage, and traumatic brain injury – plus talk about what maintenance looks like. Then, we discuss Marcus’s trip on Ibogaine, along with other positive treatment outcomes for U.S combat veterans – and their families. To date, VETS has proudly helped over 250 soldiers – and they’re just getting started. To learn more about their initiatives visit vetsolutions.org

#16 Straight Edge | Alan Cross

Alan Cross is a radio broadcaster and music historian. He joins Ronan to make keen observations on the genre of psychedelic music – and its role as an undercurrent in counterculture. Then, they discuss how new technology produced unique studio sounds – which formed new attitudes and captured an entire generation. Plus, Alan defines ‘straight-edge’ and reveals that he’s never used psychedelics – though his views are shifting. Finally, we ponder medically regulated psilocybin access for end-of-life treatment – and give thanks for progress. For more Alan Cross, check out ‘The Ongoing History of New Music’ anywhere you listen to podcasts.

#14 Mass Mental Health | Rick Doblin Pt. 2

Rick is the founder and executive director of MAPS. He’s a pioneer of psychedelic research and the therapeutic advancement of psychedelics. In the second part of his conversation with Ronan, Rick discusses the origins of drug prohibition, the early days of MAPS, and some of his most impactful trips on LSD, DMT and MDMA – including one trip where Rick observed a Hitler rally and it showed him the path to truly helping others. Then, we discuss how memories can heal – even if they’re manufactured. Finally, Rick predicts how the future of humanity can feel interconnected.

#13 The Best Kind of Counter-Culture, Drug Using Criminal | Rick Doblin Pt. 1

Rick is the founder and executive director of MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) ­– a non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics. In the first of our two-part discussion – Rick talks about his upbringing and education and how he was first introduced to psychedelics. Then, the moment Rick dedicated his life to the study and advancement of psychedelics – which he views as the path for mass mental health in a better world – and a fundamental right. Plus, how MAPS plays a unique role – much like a public utility – to align drug policy reform with drug research and advocate for healing and justice. Finally, Rick agrees to chat more with Ronan in part two.

#12 Jesus is Psychedelic | Jackee Stang

Jackee Stang is President and Founder of Delic Corp – an umbrella brand for psychedelic community and wellness. Jackee talks with Ronan about coping in a world that’s seemingly on fire – and how ketamine helps her break the bubble of anxiety to create space for hope. Plus, we talk epigenetics, neuropathway memory, and finding the right substance to be present. And while on ayahuasca, Jackee recalls how she reconnected with religion to realize that Jesus is Psychedelic. Finally, we confront what thought leadership actually looks like.

#11 Dirty Biker Acid | Operators - Dan Boeckner and Devojka

Dan Boeckner and Devojka are members of the band Operators ­– and they’re also life partners. They join Ronan – along with Field Trip’s Chief Psychologist Dr. Dominique Morisano – to talk music, revelations from pandemic life, and using psilocybin to deal with anxiety. Then, Dan details what it’s like to feel interconnected through the dissolution of self – and how to apply trips to our communal experience. Plus, Devojka talks about being a product of the D.A.R.E program and her first trip – or lack thereof. And Dr. Dominique encourages us to accept the trip that you need – not the one that you want.

#10 Whole | Tom Eckert and Sheri Bessi-Eckert

Tom Eckert and Sheri Bessi-Eckert are professional counselors and life partners leading a historic campaign to legalize Psilocybin Assisted Therapy in their home state of Oregon. They join Ronan to discuss why they believe in the power of psilocybin, share views on the nature of consciousness, and why measure 109 could become a breakthrough initiative for millions. Then, we talk about the connection between healing and wholeness – and how we're the authors of our own next chapter.

#9 The Happy Chef | Edible Dee

Edible Dee, known as The Happy Chef, is a veteran cannabis chef, herbalist and holistic healer. Her third cookbook 'Delic Dishes' is a guide to cooking with psilocybin as the main ingredient in recipes like salad dressing, hummus, sushi and chocolate mug cakes. Dee chats with Ronan about her origin into the space – from underground edibles to large-scale production. Then, Dee shares how psychedelics helped her cope with the sudden loss of her sister Amber. Then, things get spicy as Dee shares her thoughts on how to explore psychedelic sex. Follow Dee on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @edibledee, and check out her cookbooks at her website http://edibledee.com

#8 Accountability Partners | Ian McCall & Irena Marin

Retired MMA fighter Ian McCall and his partner Irena Marin fight trauma with psychedelic therapy. After an addiction to pain killers, Ian discovered psilocybin as an alternative medicine to heal trauma. Now, Ian considers himself the first psychedelic integration coach for high level athletes. Irena used psychedelics to help heal her own childhood trauma – and today – works with clients as a psychedelic integration coach. Together – Ian and Irena use psychedelics, science, and their own experiences to help others accelerate healing, enhance athletic performance, and even be more present as parents. Follow Ian on Instagram and Twitter @unclecreepymma, follow Irena at @mycostoic on Instagram and learn more at fieldtripping.fm

#7 If You're Melting | Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin

Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin are co-founders of the psychedelic print magazine ‘Double Blind’. They join Ronan to discuss how psychedelics create a positive ripple effect on society when they heal the individual. Then, Madison shares how her first trip was the most impactful – and Shelby says psychedelics showed her what it means to be human. Psychedelics can heal, but they are not a magic bullet; that’s why it’s important for us to be candid about our experiences.

#6 Other Ways To Love | Humble The Poet

Humble the Poet’s instinct for rhyme and rap helps him reveal to heal – and encourages others to live outside their comfort zone. Humble shares insights and mementoes from a few psilocybin and ayahuasca trips, with an appreciation for the tough lessons that cleared an emotional blockage and ultimately let the love in. Today, Humble is ready to receive the rose, rather than tear it out. And his evolving view to honour love has shifted his focus towards helping those he cares for to chase their own dreams too.

#5 The Answer to the World’s Problems | Donick Cary

Director of the hilarious and star-studded Netflix documentary ‘Have a Good Trip’, Donick Cary joins Ronan to talk psychedelics. Donick sees psychedelics as tools that tether us to human connection, and believes that exercising empathy for others will let you love yourself. Then, why humor helps us all – and what it’s like talking to a dancing armadillo on Ayahuasca.

#4 Petting Bumblebees | Dr. Andrew Weil

Dr. Weil believes consciousness is the fundamental reality of the universe. Animals, plants, and even rocks are all alive with energy – and psychedelics can help us connect. Then, what it's like to pet a bumblebee – and why you should try it. Plus, Dr. Weil prescribes a dose of advice to live your best life. And we examine how the resurgence of psychedelics could be the counter-balancing factor to holistically heal – and transform society in the process.

#3 It’s Adult Time for Humans | Director X

Director X joins Ronan to share his experience as a victim of gun violence and how meditation strategies can better ourselves – and those around us — for positive change. We explore the intersection of violence, trauma, and primal behaviour inherent to the animal kingdom to understand how psychedelics can hold the keys to empathy and healing ourselves. Learn more at fieldtripping.fm

#2 A Heavy One | Alex Ikonn

Alex Ikonn shares his experience with Ayahuasca and details how the trip opened his eyes to the world around him – and fundamentally shifted the way he understood himself. Now, he accepts that there is nothing inherently good or bad, sees that life is an emotional experience – and, most important of all, believes we all have the power to create our own reality. Learn more at fieldtripping.fm

#1 The Bad Trip | Don Lattin

In our premiere episode, Ronan speaks with author Don Lattin on the renaissance of psychedelics and the nature of addiction. We’ll examine how research – instead of ideology – is leading the way to explore what the spirit of the 60s can offer us today. Then, how to deal with a ‘bad trip’.

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