Podcast Episodes

Psilocybin & Schizophrenia — Ben’s Story

Season 1 Episode 15

Ben was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his twenties. Decades on, with careful therapeutic work and low-dose psilocybin sessions, he’s rebuilt life, reduced medication and learnt to work with his gui…

Published on 7 hours ago

One Psilocybin Session Changed Everything

Season 1

Ben — diagnosed with schizophrenia in his 20s — describes long, lived experience of voices and psychosis; how careful therapeutic work with Julian, low-dose psilocybin journeys and integration helped…

Published on 18 hours ago

Psychedelic Cannabis: The Hidden Medicine That Can Rival Ayahuasca — with Rich Tyo

Season 1 Episode 14

Welcome to another episode of Obsicast, recorded live at Breaking Convention, University of Exeter.In this conversation, Rana Rahimpour speaks with Rich Tyo — psychedelic therapist, musician, and edu…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Psychedelic Healing, Iranian Rituals & Love | Dr. Ahoo Yara at Breaking Convention 2025

Season 1 Episode 13

Recorded live at Breaking Convention 2025, this episode of Obsicast features Dr. Ahoo Yara (formerly Dr. Sadaf Lotfalian) — clinical psychologist, psychedelic therapist, and advocate for inclusivity …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Every Hospital Needs a Shaman | Dr. Simon Ruffell

Season 1 Episode 12

Psychiatrist Dr. Simon Ruffell shares why he left the NHS to train with Shipibo healers in the Amazon. We talk ayahuasca, PTSD, and why Western medicine often overlooks the spiritual. He also speaks …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

From Suicidal to Thriving: How Psychedelics Are Changing Lives

Season 1 Episode 11

Join us for a powerful episode of Obsicast, recorded live at Breaking Convention 2025—Europe's largest psychedelic conference!In this episode, we sit down with Joe Mallett, affectionately known as Nu…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

War on Drugs or War on Wisdom? | Two Maestros Meet Eye to Eye

Season 1 Episode 9

What happens when two medicine keepers from different worlds meet eye to eye?In this spontaneous and powerful episode, Julian Vayne is joined by Maestro Mano, my Mexican teacher and sacred plant prac…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Psychedelics Helped Heal Schizophrenia — One Man’s Story

Season 1 Episode 9

Recorded live at Breaking Convention 2025, this episode of Obsicast features a deeply insightful conversation with Julian Vayne — British occultist, independent scholar, and author with over 40 years…

Published on 4 months ago

Caffeine Is Making You Burn Out — Here’s What to Do Instead

Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode of Obsicast, we welcome back Camila De Santos to discuss a topic that resonates with many: burnout. Join us as we explore the differences between stress, fatigue, and burnout, and lea…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hidden Power of MDMA: Can It Really Heal PTSD?

In this heartfelt episode of Obsicast, Rana Rahimpour welcomes Mehran Seyed Emami, a Clinical Counsellor and a trauma-informed MDMA-assisted therapist shares his profound personal journey, which bega…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago