Media
Most of these podcasts can each be found across various platforms—including YouTube, Spotify, and the Apple Store.
Mind, Body, Health, & Politics Podcast
The Mind, Body, Health, & Politics podcasts is hosted by Dr. Richard Miller—author of the books “Psychedelic Medicine” and “Psychedelic Wisdom”. He is also the founder of the Wilbur Hot Springs retreat center and has been a therapist for many decades. The night before we recorded this podcast he sent me an email stating that he wanted this episode to focus on death and how psychedelic can help with the process. While we spend a lot of time talking about death we also did a deep dive on how psychedelics can help one work with fear.
Miller writes: “In this highly informative episode our guest, Jahan Khamsehzadeh, gives us the nitty gritty on the ingestion and use of Psilocybin (often referred to as the “magic mushroom”.) Jahan lays out his research in a way that is not only understandable but comprehensive. Our topics include: how the medicine affects consciousness, proper dosing and safety, frequency of experience, potential negative effects, who should not take the medicine, anxiety regarding end-of-life transitioning, effects on sexuality, and so much more. This is a must-listen for all those interested in this topic.”
The link to the episode on Spotify can be found here.
Here is the link to listen to it directly from the Mind, Body, Health, & Politics website.
Words on a Wire
An episode of “Words on a Wire”—another radio show that I was on. This was on KTEP—a southwest radio station based in El Paso. This episode focused on a deep dive into mysticism, self-actualization, and Terence McKenna.
Click here to listen to the episode on Spotify.
Therapy Chat Podcast
“Welcome back to Therapy Chat! Today’s episode is a deeper exploration of plant-based medicine, specifically Psilocybin, also known as “magic mushrooms.” Host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Jahan Khamsehzadeh, the author of The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet—An Integral Approach.
Jahan offered a fascinating and in-depth discussion of how psychedelics have been used by humans and animals since the beginning of time, their role in evolution, their current legal and illicit uses for healing, and future directions.”
For YouTube click here.
For Spotify click here.
The Cannabis Connection
A podcast from when I was on “The Cannabis Connection” live on KSCO radio in Santa Cruz. A great conversation talking with the host. He has been running this Friday night weekly program for 15 years, which is geared towards the cannabis and grower community.
For Spotify click here.
PsiloPod
The first episode of PsiloPod, a podcast produced by PsiloHealth. The host is the lovely Hannah—a friend and college. Here we have her time stamps for the episode:
4:26 Mycelium as a Metaphor
6:25 ISTA
8:50 Jahan’s Personal story with psilocybin
14:00 Bay Area and Consciousness
17:00 Microdosing vs. Microdosing
19:30 Trust within the Psychedelic Space
20:24 Psilocybin Peer Support Program
26:12 Hannah’s Personal Experience with Death Anxiety
31:00 Michael Pollan’s Book
33:00 Mind Exploration
36:24 Transformational Festivals and The Hive Mind
38:17 Why Does the Universe Exist
41:10 Integration
45:52 Inner Child
50:26 Where Do We Go When We Die
55:37 Role Models
58:21 Advice for Younger Self
1:02:01 Advice for Beginners in the Psychedelic Space
1:07:31 What’s Next
The Zamin Podcast
Zamin translates to “Earth” in Farsi and the podcast focuses on psychedelics for the Persian community. There is a live translator translating what I am saying to Farsi for the Persian community and the people of Iran. Around minute 33 I talk about the revolution of the feminine going on right now in Iran and what we all have to gain by empowering the feminine.
To listen to the episode on Spotify click here.
Cosmic Tantra Talks
Here I meet with Arielle Brown, intimacy coach and founder of Cosmic Tantra, in a Facebook Live as we discuss holding psychedelic space when erotic energy arises.
The link to the Facebook Live can be found here.
The Awakening Entrepreneur Podcast
A great talk with Gary as we do a deep dive into spiritual evolution and psychedelics.
Zamin Psychedelic Podcast
Engaging with Lola of the Zamin Psychedelic Podcast (a podcast on psychedelics for Persians). She’s been reading my book and liked the section where I describe the “New Eleusis” painting by Alex Grey, which depicts the history of psychedelics. We made a quick video focused on this painting—which depicts a deep history of the psychedelic movement—from cave paintings to science. In this video I read passages where I present sections of the painting and she then translate them into Farsi and adds an image of the painting so the audience can visually follow along. The video does a great job of aurally and visually presenting psychedelics history within 20min to both an English speaking audience and the people of Iran.
PsiloHealth: Free Psychedelic Sitter Training
Since the lockdown began, a group of us (PsiloHealth) have been working on creating a free online training to educate people on how to be sitters for each other’s psychedelic experiences.
We recognize that most people cannot afford to work with a psychedelic guide or therapist and don’t have access. This is especially true for segments of the population that are in a lower economic standing—largely consisting of minorities. The way we arrived to work with this problem of accessibility is to create a FREE online training that anyone can access. The intention is for community members to begin healing each other.
The training consist of nine pre-recorded modules. We did a first round of recordings and then had a test group of 125 people give feedback, then re-recorded the material and added subtitles. I teach one of the modules. The training can be found by clicking here.
The education is free. There is an option that people can take an online test to become verified as a psychedelic peer supporter and join an online community of peer supporters for a one time $45. We are giving the training away for free but the there is a cost for on going support, including the creation of supervision groups for on going psychedelic peer supporters.
Click here for the link for this option.
Please share with this link with others. We know people are going to use psychedelics—whether they are legal or not—and wanted to bring a harm-reduction approach, and the first step is education.
Adventures Through the Mind Podcast
The podcast host, James Jesso, writes:
FULL EPISODE BREAKDOWN
-- Speaking about my own book with Jahan
-- Participating in the wave of Psychedelic Culture
-- Psychedelics actually grow the ego—for good and ill
-- The Structure of Self, Life, and Reality
-- Masculine and Feminine Energy | Archetypal Reality
-- We are a symphony of selves, interpersonally and intrapersonally
-- Psychedelic molecules and the evolution of Gaia Mind
-- The damaging effects of failing to see the deep interconnection of life
-- Why scientific materialism is inadequate to explain psychedelics
-- Western reductionism is unable to see its own cultural frame of reference
-- There is no “The” mystical experience | There is an infinite variability of Unity
-- There is value in psychedelic experiences that aren’t “peak mystical experiences”
-- The role of psilocybin in the evolution of human consciousness; the Stoned Ape Theory
-- The role of fungi in the history of life surviving in the face of planetary crisis
-- Without fungi, there would be no life as we know it on this planet
-- The voice of the Mushroom; the voice of God
-- The specific role that the psilocybin mushroom is playing in life and consciousness
-- Taking heroic doses is not the best way to heal or learn, it may actually hurt you
-- Stop worrying about having “the” mystical experience, there is so much more there for you
-- The longing for belonging, Connection, and communion
-- the root of depression is a lack of connection
-- Disconnection beyond humanity
-- Living awake and mature in a relational reality
-- balancing care of self and service to others
-- ADHD drove the evolution of human consciousness
-- ADHD is not a cultural construct, it has a genetic basis that goes back thousands of years
-- the evolutionary advantage of ADHD in early humanity; including being the first to eat psilocybin
-- dismantling ADHD shame
-- Psychedelics are helping resolve our crisis in perception
Click here to go to Jesso’s site, which includes links to the talk.
The Original Psychedelic Salon Podcast
This one was personally meaningful because “The Psychedelic Salon” has been running since 2005 and had great impact on me. About ten years ago someone gave me about 90 hours on Terence McKenna talks, and most of them came from ”the Psychedelic Salon”. Those talks went on to inspire my dissertation and book.
“Today's podcast features a conversation with author Jahan Khamsehzadeh, whose recent book, The Psilocybin Connection, is a significant addition to our understanding of how psychedelic substances have aided humans throughout history and how they continue to do so.”
Click here to listen to the episode on Spotify.
Click here to listen to it directly from the “The Psychedelic Salon” website.
The Psychedelic Spotlight Podcast
“In this episode, Dr. Khamsehzadeh delves into our historical and ancestral relationship to psilocybin and theorizes how mushrooms have impacted the development of the brain. He goes on to discuss how mushroom-use gave rise to artistic and creative expression. Aside from psychedelics role in creativity and evolution, Dr. Khamsehzadeh exlpains how psychedelics can assist us with achieving self-transcendence through “peak experience”.
Click here to listen to the show on the Psychedelic Spotlight website.
Click here to listen to it on Spotify.
Click here to listen to it on Apple Podcast.
The Magic Mystery Tour Podcast
It was a pleasure to be invited to the Magical Mystery Tour podcast again. Because it was our second go, we got to delve a lot deeper than what I cover in my book.
This episode focuses on the way I hold medicinal psychedelic space and my personal philosophy. It was nice to be probed into that area of my life. The episode can be found by clicking here.
The Love University Podcast
Here is what the podcast host had to say about this episode:
“Have you ever thought about expanding your consciousness—thinking beyond yourself? In the popular movie, Limitless, a man who was struggling in life takes a pill that expands his cognitive abilities beyond anything he dreamed of, giving him great powers. Our fascinating guest on Love University, Dr. Jahan Khamsehzadeh enlightened us on the use of “magic mushrooms” (hallucinogenic) to achieve enlightenment and higher consciousness. According to Dr. Jahan, Psilocybin (the psychedelic compound in the mushrooms) has been used for thousands of years by native cultures to achieve higher understanding. On our program, Dr. Jahan discussed ways for the average person to achieve enlightenment and reduce suffering by using Psilocybin.”
Click here to see it on YouTube.
Click here for iTunes.
Click here for Spotify.
Psychedelic Salons
This is an Instagram Live with Mia Cara Cosco of Psychedelic Salons. The focus of this 30min livestream was on the intersection of sexuality and psychedelics. The link to the livestream can be found here.
The What Matters Most Podcast
The podcast host is Paul Dolman. He is the author of five books. His podcast focuses on deep meaning.
Link to podcast here.
The EntheoConnect Podcast
On this podcast I discuss mushrooms with my friend Greg Lake. Greg is lawyer and author of three books on psychedelics—one on psilocybin and the other two on psychedelics and law.
The Magic Mystery Tour Podcast
In this podcast we explore psychedelics and how they can help the collective face crises.
Link to podcast here.
The Curious Man Podcast
The host writes: “In this interview Matt Crawford speaks with Dr, guide and author Jahan Khamsehzadeh about his book, The Psilocybin Connection. For too long, psychedelics have been vilified and cast in the wrong light. This book is a comprehensive look into psilocybin and how humanity has co-evolved with it. Shown to actually create new pathways in our brains, psilocybin truly is an amazing drug that needs to better understood, this is the book to do just that. Khamsehzadeh shares his journey and 20+ years of experience in this field in an easy to understand and follow format, for even the most layperson. An exciting and thought provoking read.”
You can listen to the episode by clicking here.
Here is an article I wrote titled “Psychedelic Therapists Must Be Trained to Set Sexual Boundaries” for Lucid News. The article calls for more training on sexuality in the field of psychedelic psychotherapy.
"Boundaries within ourselves, just as within relationships, must be honored. Many times, when using psychedelics there is an idea that resistance must be broken through. I argue that is not a loving way forward. Resistance is a boundary within ourselves. Resistance must be honored by the guide and participant. We were taught in Hakomi that honoring the resistance creates safety and trust. Those are the underlying essential ingredients that allow healing.
The resistance arose for a reason. The obstacle is the way. When honored, and the person feels safe, the resistance tends to dissolve. A person must surrender to having resistance before they can genuinely relax. Only then can the wholeness of a person authentically surrender to the process. Asking someone to self-abandon and cross their own boundaries, or the practitioner crossing the boundaries of the participant, will make the participant unconsciously feel violated."
I was invited on The Evolving Spiritual Practice podcast for a second time. We were able to do a deeper dive—this time the focus was on integration. The podcast is hosted by Ralph Cree, who has been meditating and using psychedelics for twenty five years, so it makes for interesting conversation.
Click here to see the video on YouTube.
Click here to listen to it on Spotify.
On the Psychedelic Entrepreneur podcast with Beth Weinstein.
“In this episode, hear about…
How psychedelics have been a part of almost every culture’s history
A scientific explanation of how psilocybin creates a highly neuroplastic, hyper-connected brain state
How feeling a deeper sense of connection can heal; how psychedelic experiences give a sense of ecological oneness
Decriminalization, cognitive liberty & combatting fear of psychedelics with education
Serving psilocybin legally and “miraculous” psilocybin-assisted healings of treatment resistant depression
Integration, the “homework” psychedelic journeys give and how doing it is key for integration
How it is often stated “psychedelics aren’t for everyone” – but perhaps it’s a question of the right timing and container?
Jahan’s hope for the future of psychedelics and the transformation of our society and planet
Click here to see it on YouTube.
Click here to listen to it on Spotify.
Click here to listen to it on Apple.
Master Mind, Body, Spirit podcast by Matt Belair
Topics discussed:
-Indigenous culture and psychedelics
-The importance of set and setting
-The integration process
-The work of Michael Pollen
-The origins of psilocybin in our culture
-The RigVeda’s and mushrooms
-The Cave Art origins
-Psychedelics influence on ancient culture
-Helping with depression
-Reviewing our constructs of self and society
-Success in psychedelic therapy
-Neuroscience and psychedelics
-Microdosing
-Why our physical world is interconnected
-Animals and Psychedelics
-Contemplating life’s big questions
-Why we need to evolve our language
-What is consciousness? A deep dive
“In the twentieth episode of the Integral Stage Author Series, Layman sits down to talk with Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D., about his new book, The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution on the Planet - An Integral Approach. Following the themes from the subtitle of the book, they explore the role of psychedelics in individual and collective/species development; their use in cultivating creativity, adaptive flexibility, and greater spiritual and ecological awareness; the potential for psychedelic psychotherapy and psychoeducation; the benefits of microdosing; psychedelic pioneers such as McKenna and Grof, and the need for 'elders'; some of Jahan's own journey towards and with the use of psychedelics; Jahan's thoughts on the future shapes of society where psychedelics are reintegrated into our ways of being and knowing; and much more.”
The THIRD EYE DROPS podcast.
“Dr. Jahan Khamsehzadeh enters the mind meld for a classic wonder dip! We talk cosmic consciousness, personal evolution, mystery traditions, the transformational power of altered states, and his new book The Psilocybin Connection.”
Click here to listen on Spotify:
Click here to listen the podcast on Apple.
On Rebel Spirit Radio podcast.
“In this episode, I am joined by Jahan, Khamsehzadeh author of "The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, The Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution on the Planet." Jahan and I discuss many topics, including the possible role that psilocybin mushrooms may have played in human evolution, the healing potential of psychedelics, psychedelic training and education, and the role psychedelics have played in human culture. “
Click here to see it on YouTube.
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An episode titled “Healing with Psilocybin w/ Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D.” on the Ascension of the Chessmen podcast.
The link to the episode can be found here.
As article I wrote on the link between blockchain ( like cryptocurrencies) and psychedelics for Lucid News.
The link to the article can be found here.
Psilocybin and the Healing of the Human Spirit with Jahan Khamsehzadeh Ph.D.
On “21st Century Vitalism with Brett Kane”
SHOW TOPICS
- Jahan's journey into this work
- How to approach mushrooms with intention for healing
- Integrating your experiences
- Holding space for other people's journeys
- Where mushrooms and meditation intersect
- The importance of connection, community, and communion
- The history of humanity's relationship with mushrooms
- How mushrooms made their way back to our culture
- The potential of working with plant medicines
Click Here for a link to the podcast and video.
On the “Therapy with Psychedelics” podcast. Recorded at the end of 2021 and released January 2022. You can listen to the episode here.
Sex & Psychedelics:
The Intersection of Erotic Energy, Space Holding,
& Altered States of Consciousness
This is a 3 hour webinar I organized with intimacy facilitator Arielle Brown and presented with the San Francisco Psychedelic Society. We sold 400 tickets for the live workshop. The recording can be purchased here from SFPS for $33.
Click here to listen to a podcast I was on titled “Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t”. It’s a 90 minute interview where a botanist asks me about psychedelic psychotherapy.
An Interview with Lucid News. “Join filmmaker and host Mareesa Stertz for a brief visit into other realms where guests share personal stories of illumination, healing, and transformation through their use of psychedelics.”
A presentation for the Integral Stage video podcast. Filmed on May 13th, 2020 and published on June 24th, 2020.
“In Episode 2, Jahan Khamsehzadeh takes an integral (four-quadrant, developmental) look at entheogens, focusing particularly on the deep history of our species' relationship to the psilocybin mushroom, and the Lower-Right, Gaian-systems dynamics of the co-evolution of mycelium with most other forms of life. He then looks speculatively towards a future where entheogenic practice and Artificial Intelligence may both work synergistically to radically transform the consciousness and experience of human beings.”
OneSalon SF “Ask an Expert: Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy”. Part of the OneSalon San Francisco “Ask an Expert” series. Presented on April 21st, 2020
Panel presentation at the Philosophy, Cosmology, Consciousness Forum on December 11th, 2019
Panel: Brad Burge (Strategic Communications for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies); Danielle Negrin (Executive Director at the San Francisco Psychedelic Society); Jahan Khamsehzadeh (see bio); and Natalie Metz (professor at CIIS) as moderator
Dissertation Defense on March 5th, 2020 at the California Institute of Integral Studies