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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 8 – Zoe Helene

MAPS Canada is pleased to welcome cultural activist, artist, and environmentalist Zoe Helene as the eighth guest in our webinar series. Zoe is an award-winning creative professional and a prominent advocator for the therapeutic use of entheogens, particularly with regards to ayahuasca and cannabis. Through her work, Zoe has expanded the possibilities for women in […]

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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 7 – Dr. Erika Dyck

Dr. Erika Dyck is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan and an authority on the history of psychiatry and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. In the next episode of Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance, Dr. Dyck will discuss the third wave’s relationship with the civil rights movements of the 21st century. This includes the gender history of psychedelic

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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 6 – Rick Doblin, Ph.D

Join founder and executive director of MAPS, Rick Doblin, Ph.D., for an update on the approval of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy as a treatment for PTSD. MAPS is on a mission to secure FDA approval for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy as a prescribed medication, with the federal agency labelling it a ‘breakthrough therapy’. Rick will discuss the treatment’s successes

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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 5 – Paul Stamets

The fifth episode of our webinar series features Paul Stamets – a renowned mycologist, medical researcher, lecturer and author. Paul will discuss psilocybin, psilocin, and the potential to discover new psychoactive compounds in psychedelic mushrooms. He will also examine their efficacy to treat mental illness and explore human consciousness. Date: Tuesday, June 23rd Time: 3:00

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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 4 – Dr. Dennis McKenna

The fourth episode features Dr. Dennis McKenna – an esteemed ethnobotanist, pharmacologist, author and lecturer. As followers of MAPS Canada may be familiar with psilocybin mescaline and ayahuasca, Dennis will explore the less popularized plant medicines enticing the next generation of ethnobotanists. Date: Tuesday, June 16th Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST (6:00 PM

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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 3 – Chris Kilham

The third guest in our webinar series is Chris Kilham, an explorer, botanist, author, yogi and plant medicine advocate. Dubbed ‘the Indiana Jones of natural medicine’, Chris will examine how psychedelics enable humans to reach a breakthrough conscious – having studied entheogens in indigenous cultures. Date: Tuesday, June 9th Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

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Examining the Psychedelic Renaissance Episode 2 – Nan Shuni Giron

The second webinar will feature esteemed Guatemalan Ceremonial leader and Mayan Ajq’ii Nan Shuni Giron. A shamanic healer with a doctorate in Naturopathic medicine and Alternative therapies, Nan Shuni will explore the sacred intent and spiritual language of psychedelic plants. Date: Tuesday, June 2nd Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PST (6:00 PM – 7:30

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