Mind Body Health & Politics

TODAY ON MBH&P our guest will be Charlie Deist, who has intriguing things to say about free speech, the Free Speech Movement, and the Free Speech Radio Network, of which my program is a part."Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."What does that mean in the 21st century? Tune in to find out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

My guests this week, Drs. Genesee Herzberg and Jason Butler, are the co-founders of the pioneering Sage Institute – our country’s first psychedelic psychotherapy clinic for the economically disadvantaged.Sage Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides high-quality training, accessible psychedelic therapy, and innovative research, fostering effective and culturally-responsive mental health treatment for underserved communities.Among other services, Sage Institute houses a sliding scale clinic in Oakland offering low fee ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and trauma-focused depth psychotherapy.Both Jason and Genesee are licensed clinical psychologists, who specialize in working with trauma and integrating psychedelic experiences.I have had the privilege of getting to know Jason and Genesee, and am honored to be a collaborator with them on a forthcoming volume of essays entitled Psychedelic Psychotherapy to be published by the Routledge publishing house.Tune in LIVE, Tuesday at 9am PA

If this feed falters, go to mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/listen-liveMy guest this week is founder of the Third Wave, Paul F. Austin. Paul struggled with anxiety and depression for years before he discovered microdosing.Yes, microdosing. With psychedelics.Stay with me, because this could help you or someone you know.New research shows that microdoses of psychedelics turn off the “ruminating” brain areas – giving the user the neurological space to make new choices, think new thoughts, and create new habits. But there’s a catch... As I've talked about for years on my program, you can’t just pop a pill and expect it to change your life.It is vital to use microdosing in an intentional, structured way so you build new neural pathways rather than fall back into old patterns.Third Wave offers a course that explains the right way to microdose – step-by-step – with an emphasis on using psilocybin safely to treat depression and anxiety. Paul is offering listeners to this program a

Following my delightful interview with New York City psychoanalyst Charley Wininger, during which he openly spoke about his decades of responsible, recreational experimentation with psychedelic medicines, I am inspired to conduct a series of interviews with prominent psychotherapists, authors, and other public figures on their personal use of psychedelics, entitled “Confessions of Psychedelic Elders.”On Tuesday, December 15, 2020 (9am PACIFIC), we will hear the confessions of two nationally-known doctors, David Geisinger and Howard Levene. Dr. David L. Geisinger, is the 82-year-old author of Kicking It: The New Way to Stop Smoking and Permanently Going The Distance: Finding and Keeping Lifelong Love, written with his life partner, Dr. Lonnie Barbach.Dr. Howard I. Levene – 85-year-old former Commander and medical officer in the U.S. Navy – is founder of Diabasis House, and a faculty member at the C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco and Department of Psychiatry, UCSF Medical School. Thi

My guest on Mind Body Health & Politics is Charley Wininger, LP, LMHC – a licensed psychoanalyst and mental health counselor specializing in relationships and communication skills – about his new book Listening to Ecstasy. Recognized as “The Love Doctor” by the New York Times, he’s been treating couples and individuals in his Manhattan and Brooklyn offices for 30 years. Although Charley does not use MDMA in his practice, he is open about his own personal, "responsible recreational" usage, and he lays out the guidelines for such use in the book.Our discussion will focus on the "chemical connection" produced by MDMA, how it can strengthen marriages and relationships, as well its potential for aiding in the process of graceful aging.Finally, we will revisit the question of how a renewal of psychedelic research and experimentation can alleviate the loss of community in our modern world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce

My guest on Mind Body Health & Politics in this episode is Dr. Gabor Maté– a physician and bestselling author of four books, published in twenty-five languages, including:In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction;When the Body Says No; Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection; Scattered: How ADD Originates and What You Can Do About It; andHold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers Renowned for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness, his book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction.Our discussion focuses on the diagnosis known as ADD. When does it help? When does it harm? What can people with this diagnosis do to live life as normally and productively as possible?To learn more about Dr. Maté, subscribe to his e-newslette

Last week, we featured two prominent scientists on the topic of COVID-19. Two studies were mentioned: the Duke mask study, examining the efficacy of different kinds of masks in a physics laboratory, and the recently-release Danish mask study (DANMASK) – the largest controlled study of masks since the beginning of the pandemic. This week, I am joined by lead researchers on each study – Dr. Eric Westman of Duke University, and Dr. Henning Bundgaard of the University of Copenhagen.Creon Levit and Dr. Nick Cozzi also return to offer their commentary. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

As we turn the corner into winter, it's more important than ever to have an honest, science based, perspective on COVID-19. I will be interviewing prominent, professional scientists on how to reduce your risk of receiving or transmitting the virus, and how to protect yourself and your family. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Dear Neighbors:In 1974, I was living at Wilbur Hot Springs and I heard about a man, my age, named Jerry Brown, who was a candidate for governor of California. I learned that his family had lived “down the road a piece” from Wilbur since 1857.I did some research and discovered that, more than any other politician, Jerry Brown represented my social and economic views.Soon after, for the first time in my life, I attended a political fundraiser, met the candidate, Jerry Brown, and donated $500 (present value $2,639), a great deal of money for me. I have been a fan of his ever since. Later that year he was elected to his first of four terms as Governor of California. I opine that Jerry Brown may be the only honest politician in America.He tells the truth.This year, Jerry Brown retired after his second 8-year term as Governor of California. He moved back to the family farm in Colusa County, and once again we are neighbors.This past New Year's Eve Jerry and his wife Anne spent the evening with Jolee and

Every frog has his shadow self… How much more varied are we as human beings!If you have been operating under the illusion of the “Single Self Assumption,” prepare to shift your consciousness and get attuned to 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑆𝑦𝑚𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠.Get the book https://amzn.to/3grHP2a and listen to this conversation between author Dr. Jim Fadiman and fellow psychologist Dr. Richard Louis Miller, as they going beyond psychedelic exploration into the deep inner space of our non-pathological multiple personalities.Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0qquZ1Bcj94 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host, Dr. Richard Miller Interviews Ken Paul Rosenthal discussing his film "Whisper Rapture". Ken Paul Rosenthal's award winning films re-envision the way we think, speak and feel about mental distress and wellness in today's chaotic world. His transformative films offer new maps for navigating madness with insight healing and hope. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Guest Host, Charles Bush, Executive Director of the Fort Bragg Senior Center, interviews Mind Body Health & Politics Host, Dr. Richard Miller, on his recently published book: Psychedelic Medicine. Embracing the revival of psychedelic research and the discovery of new therapeutic uses, Dr. Richard Louis Miller discusses what is happening today in psychedelic medicine–and what will happen in the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews Dr Richard Gaines, founder of the Gainswave, which purports to be a ground breaking method of treating erectile dysfunction by using sound waves to create new blood supplies to the penis. Research by the National Institute of Health has supported the use of sound waves for treating erectile dysfunction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews Paul Austin MD, Founder of the Third Wave of Psychedelics which he writes will "usher in the dawn of a new psychedelic age and will change the perception of psychedelics by Western civilization." Paul is committed to changing the cultural conversation about psychedelics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Petra Schulte is a nutrition educator who teaches healthy weight management, cancer prevention, reversing heart disease, and diabetes classes. Today's broadcast addresses Blue Zones--places in the world with the longest longevity--and how easy changes to your lifestyle can improve your longevity and quality of life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews Harvard Urologist and best selling author, Dr Abraham Morgentaler. Topics will include recent medical advances in penile enhancement (neo vascularization) utilizing acoustic wave shock treatment and platelet enriched plasma, as well as benefits and methods of administration of testosterone. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews Mike Seeklander, author, International Firearms Competitor, National Firearms Safety Instructor, co-host of The Best Defense, the Outdoor channel’s leading firearm instructional show, and US Air Marshall. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews Dr Abraham Morgentaler. Associate Clinical Professor of Urology, Harvard University, on the subject of male sexuality with special focus on testosterone, viagra and the prostate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller will interview Peter Wells about his new concept, Living Harmoniously.Peter, father of 7, is an author, playwright, actor, musician, film producer, and owner of the Albion River Inn. The Albion River Inn has been featured in Wine Spectator, Coastal Living, Zagat, Entrepreneur, Departures, and Sunset magazines. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com

Host Dr. Richard Louis Miller interviews David Nicol on his recent book, Subtle Activism: The Inner Dimension of Social and Planetary Transformation. David T. Nicol, PhD is the Founder and Executive Director of the Gaiafield Project and Institute for Subtle Activism. He is also co-founder of BeThePeace, one of the world’s largest global meditation events that occurs annually on the International Day of Peace (September 21). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyhealth.substack.com