
The Psychedelic Report
Dr. Dave Rabin MD, PhD, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist trained in Ketamine and MDMA-assisted therapy, brings you the newest developments from the world of psychedelic science and technology. From researchers and investors to physicians and shamans to nonprofit pioneers and policy-makers — each week, Dr. Dave brings you the latest news and answers your questions to share perspectives from the front lines of this exciting movement.
Latest episodes

Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 10min
The Mysterious Mechanism of Ketamine with Dr. Jeff Becker
Have you ever wondered how psychedelic medicines like ketamine work on the brain to change the way we think, feel, and heal? If so, this is your opportunity to dive into understanding what we know about how these powerful tools work as some of the most meaningful therapeutic tools we have had in the history of our field to treat disorders like depression and PTSD. Join me and Dr. Jeffrey Becker MD, a leading expert in the field of ketamine medicine and mechanism for a thrilling conversation on states of psychedelic transcendence that promote healing from some of the most challenging cases of mental illness and what we can learn from neuroscience to help us continue to grow.

Apr 3, 2023 • 47min
Funding the Psychedelic Medicine Movement with Dr. Jeannie Fontana MD, PhD
What challenges do psychedelic researchers face in securing funding? How can you get involved to help make a difference? Join me and Dr. Jeannie Fontana MD, PhD on The Psychedelic Report as we explore Dr. Fontana's pioneering work to support stem cell therapies in California and what we can learn about how to successfully fund psychedelic research for years to come.

Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 15min
Mastering Microdosing & Yourselves with Dr. Jim Fadiman & Jordan Gruber
Have you ever wondered about microdosing psychedelic medicines? What is microdosing and why is it all the rage right now? How do psychedelics used in therapy help us access our full potential by accepting all of our selves? On this episode of The Psychedelic Report, we’ll discuss all this and more with Dr. James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber, two leading experts on psychedelic psychotherapy and microdosing.

Mar 20, 2023 • 1h 18min
Cannabis, its medical uses, and federal policy updates with Steve DeAngelo
Do you know the current medicinal uses of cannabis and psychedelics? Have you heard the recent federal policy updates regarding cannabis? 🍃💡 Lucky for you! Episode 7 of The Psychedelic Report has all the answers. Retired US Army Sergeant and senior correspondent, Jonathan Lubecky, addresses the exciting developments in the legal and policy world of cannabis and psychedelics. We welcome a legend and visionary in the space, globally recognized cannabis leader and co-founder of The @Last Prisoner Project, @Steve DeAngelo as he discusses cannabis criminal justice reform and where we go from here. This is an episode you are not going to want to miss! 🌀🌿🧠🍄

Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 11min
Psychedelics and Behavior Change with Dr. Matthew Johnson
Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to change old habits? Does it seem like the tools we're given to make change don't get us over the hump most of the time? Can psychedelic therapy accompanied by psilocybin or ketamine help us make behavior change easier and longer lasting? We'll answer these questions and much more with world-renowned psychedelic medicine and addiction researcher, Dr. Matt Johnson PhD, The Susan Hill Ward Endowed Professor of Psychedelics and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins. Working with psychedelics for 17 years, he is one of the world’s most widely published experts in the field. He has published research on psychedelics and mystical experiences, personality change, tobacco smoking cessation, cancer distress treatment, and depression treatment. He’s been Interviewed by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, the BBC and was featured in Michael Pollan’s book How to Change Your Mind. Tune in, turn on, and immerse yourself in this wild conversation on everything you need to know to begin to change your life!

Mar 6, 2023 • 58min
The World's Largest Microdosing Study!
Have you ever wondered about microdosing, psilocybin, or mushrooms?🧑🔬🍄 Look no further! Episode 5 of The Psychedelic Report begins as a fireside chat with Paul Stamets and Dr. Pam Kryskow, transforming into an adventure into the world’s largest microdosing study, stacking psychedelic hacks, and group psychedelic therapy. Get it while it's hot!

Feb 27, 2023 • 1h 30min
Burnout and How Ketamine Can Help with Dr. Phil Wolfson
What is burnout? How can we care for ourselves to sustain peak performance for the long haul? Can ketamine therapy help? We’ll dive into all these questions and more with Dr. Phil Wolfson, physician, psychedelic psychotherapy pioneer, and founder of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) in episode 4 of The Psychedelic Report. Dr. Wolfson is also the author of The Ketamine Papers and founder of the Ketamine Research Foundation. Join us for a rare look into the history of psychedelic experiences and modern psychedelic medicines followed by a launch into human consciousness to build a worldwide culture of love, sharing, tolerance and freedom for all.

Feb 20, 2023 • 1h 37min
Psychedelic Medicine & Research: Legalization vs. Decrim with Jonathan Lubecky & Dr. Rachel Yehuda
Can science help us figure out how psychedelic medicines work? What are the important differences between legalization of psychedelic medicines and decrim? Episode 3 of The Psychedelic Report dives into all this and more with Senior Correspondent Jonathan Lubecky and the brilliant Dr. Rachel Yehuda PhD, Endowed Professor of Psychiatry and the Neurobiology of Trauma, and Director of the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai. Authoring more than 500 published papers, chapters and books in the field of traumatic stress and the neurobiology of PTSD, Dr. Yehuda shares her vast knowledge and experience with us while discussing the fascinating topics of epigenetics and neurogenesis. And don't miss the special appearances at the end by author Jamie Wheal and Alexander Beiner, director of Breaking Convention. Strap your Apollo on... we're going in!Strap your Apollo on... we're going in! 🌟🧬🧠

Feb 13, 2023 • 1h 37min
Consciousness-Altering Technology with Ariel Garten and Amy Stanton
Is it possible to learn how to push the boundaries of our minds and bodies with technology? Is medicine really required to access non-ordinary states of consciousness? We'll explore all this and more with special guests Amy Stanton, founder of Stanton & Co., and Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse, on episode 2 of The Psychedelic Report 💥 Dive into the world of consciousness-altering technology and learn about the benefits of cutting-edge wearables like Apollo Neuro, Muse, and BrainTap 💡 Originally recorded live from the ground floor of the Upgrade Labs Biohacking Conference in Beverly Hills, LA.

Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 20min
Uplifting Global Consciousness with Jamie Wheal
Is it possible to uplift global consciousness in one generation? Explore how we can take control over our lives, our consciousness, and what we can learn from psychedelic states with Jamie Wheal, acclaimed speaker and author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That’s Lost Its Mind, and the Pulitzer prize nominated global bestseller Stealing Fire. In this first episode of The Psychedelic Report, I am coming to you from the G20 Global Summit in Bali, Indonesia as one of the delegates educating the developing world on psychedelic medicines and wearables. Tune in for an enchanting and eye opening conversation about psychedelic states, what they mean, what the developing world thinks about all this, and we'll leave you with a guide for where to go from here.