Psychedelic Frontiers Podcast

In recent years, Psychedelics have begun to recapture the attention of the scientific community, largely related to their efficacy in the treatment of neurological disorders including PTSD, depression and addiction. Alongside this, with recent technological advances in neuroimaging, psychedelics may offer an all important tool to further our understanding of consciousness. With ground-breaking studies being released nearly every month, the psychedelic science scene is certainly one you want to keep up to date with! The Psychedelic Frontiers Podcast features interview-style episodes discussing the science and potential applications of psychedelic and psychoactive compounds with leading academics. By studying these powerful substances, we can gain insight into the nature of consciousness itself, alongside understanding the mechanisms responsible for their profound effects, including those related to mental health. Join us each month for a new episode exploring this fascinating field. Ben Clayden, the creator and owner of this podcast is currently studying for an MSci in Natural Sciences specialising in Neuroscience at the University of York. Alongside the podcast, he is the co-chair for the Drug Science Student Society Network, as well as the president of his universities Drug Science Society. He has a key interest in neuropsychopharmacology, particularly relating to the neural correlates of consciousness and altered states of consciousness. Podcast Themes: Psychedelics, LSD, Psilocybin, Magic Mushrooms, MDMA, DMT, Drugs, Science, Medicine, Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Consciousness, Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology, Education