Panel - Psychedelics: Ritual, Research and Regulation (Esoteric Festival 2024)

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The panel was recorded at 11 am at Esoteric Festival at 38 degrees; it was windy and bushfire conditions and did not have the best audio track as it was hard to get the thumping music out; the audio track cleared up more as it progressed, so be patient and give it a go.
Panel Summary:
Embark on a transformative journey with local experts at the forefront of psychedelic research, therapy, and regulation. As psychedelics continue to re-emerge into cultural consciousness, we’ll explore the landscape from the intersection of traditional ritual, ground-breaking research, evolving regulations and possible futures.
This year has seen the first legal clinical treatments in Australia, yet how we provide ethical service provision, honour wisdom traditions, and equitable accessibility remains unclear. We will also explore what research tells us about how psychedelics work in the brain and how this knowledge can inform best practices for transformational experiences. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on shaping ethical frameworks for safe and mindful psychedelic use as we navigate the evolving cultural landscape.
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Panel Guests
Dr Martin Williams is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University. His research background is in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology. Martin is a co-investigator on a number of Australian clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, including the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne study of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in palliative care; the Monash PsiConnect neuroimaging study of psilocybin with mindfulness meditation; the Swinburne pilot study and 3PAP RCT of 2- vs 3-dose psilocybin-assisted therapy for depression; and several other studies of psilocybin, MDMA and other psychedelics for the treatment of a range of mental health conditions. Martin is also a founding member and volunteer supporting Entheogenesis Australis & PRISM. Connect - www.prism.org.au
Melissa Warner is on a mission to elucidate the potential of psychedelics, meditation, and technology to enhance human health and flourishing. She is the Secretary of Psychedelic Research in Science and Medicine (PRISM), co-founder of Cyberdelic Labs, co-director of the Cyberdelic Society, a meditation teacher at Signs of Life Psychology, and a co-founder of The Australian Psychedelic Society.. In her role for PRISM, Melissa supports the development of psychedelic research trials as a Research Associate at Swinburne University. Connect - www.prism.org.au
Dr Alana Roy (PhD) is a psychologist, social worker, counselor, researcher, and advocate. She is the Founder and Director of The Signs of Life Psychology. Dr Lani Roy is the Lead Academic and Psychedelic Therapist at BIYOME Certificate of Psychedelic and Contemplative Therapies. Connect - thesignsoflife.com.au
Jake Payne is a provisional psychologist with over 9 years of theoretical and practical psychological experience. As a masters of clinical psychology and PhD Candidate at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, Jake takes an evidence-based approach and has an extensive understanding of the science of wellbeing and what makes therapy effective. He teaches undergraduate psychology students, supervises psychology honours research projects and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on the topics of mindfulness, psychedelics and neurophysiology. His PhD explores the positive impact of psychedelic use in emerging adult development.
Jonathan (Ronny) Carmichael is an ethnobotanical activist who is interested in social justice and the environment. He is a co-founder, conference director and President of the charity Entheogenesis Australis (EGA), which is devoted to critical thinking and knowledge sharing around ethnobotanical plants, fungi, nature, and sustainability. Jonathan has been working as its primary driver in a volunteer capacity for almost two decades. He is also a founding member of the charity Psychedelic Research in Science & Medicine (PRISM) and is active on their committee. Connect - www.entheogenesis.org/
Adam is currently a committee member and the Melbourne chapter leader for the Australian Psychedelic Society, as well as a key peer educator for DanceWize Victoria. Adam has a background in the health sciences, neuropsychopharmacology, and psychology and is using his experience and education to provide harm reduction to the community. He is now aiming to work with young people to deliver them tailored harm reduction workshops.. Connect - www.psychedelicsociety.org.au
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[@hexedelic1899]

Good panel, sound get better as it goes. So definitely stick with it as it worth it for a good slice of what going on downunder in Psychedelic and related research.

[@SigNeg]

I need to start attending these events... These are the kind of people I'm missing these days.

[@alastairbowie]

Cool panel.... I have been enjoying it so far...
It is my personal opinion that Hypnotherapy may be able to provide a solid framework for the best ways to make use of Psychedelics... In my experience I have found that Hypnotic Autosuggestion allows me to effectively navigate plus enjoy the Psychedelic head space...
Cheerz! :)

[@mauilogic1679]

Grateful Dead....Let my inspiration flow, in token ryhme suggesting ryhthm🎉...