The Drugreporter Podcast

Did psychedelic traditions emerge independently across the world, or are they concentrated in specific cultural contexts? At ICPR 2026, we spoke with anthropologist Manvir Singh about the history of human relationships with psychoactive plants and fungi, indigenous knowledge systems, and the anthropological evidence surrounding psychedelic use.Chapters:00:00 Intro 00:28 Could you introduce yourself? 01:31 Are psychedelics really ancient and universal? 03:28 What do cave paintings tell us about psychedelics? 04:49 Is the “rave in the cave” theory misleading? 06:04 What do you think of the stoned ape theory? 08:04 Why did mushroom cults emerge mainly in South America? 11:14 Could Vedic soma have been psilocybin mushrooms? 13:48 Is cannabis use in India different from psychedelic religion? 15:29 Is modern psychedelic therapy a continuation of ancient traditions? 18:08 How is your skepticism received in the psychedelic community? 19:39 Did this conference change your view of psychedelics? 21:56 How do you see the rise of psychedelic churches? 22:12 Why do people find spiritual awakening in psychedelic communities? 23:37 What readings would you recommend?Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

What is consciousness, and what does it tell us about our place in the universe? At ICPR 2026, we spoke with neuroscientist Adam Barrett about panpsychism, altered states of consciousness, the relationship between mind and matter, and how psychedelic experiences challenge conventional assumptions about reality.Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

What happens after a psychedelic experience? In this Drug Reporter Café interview, coach and educator Márton Mányai explores how integration coaching can help people make sense of their experiences and bring insights into everyday life.Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

Can psychedelic-assisted therapy help people heal from trauma while also repairing their closest relationships? At ICPR 2026, we sat down with clinical psychologist Anne Wagner, founder of the Remedy Institute, to discuss her pioneering research on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and couples therapy, the role of connection in recovery, and the future of trauma treatment.Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/

At ICPR 2024, we talked to Robert Jesse, from the Johns Hopkins University, about mystical experiences with psychedelics, their spiritual and cultural dimensions, and the value of community in supporting their responsible integration.Drugreporter (EN): https://www.drugreporter.net/ Facebook (HU): https://www.facebook.com/drogriporter/ Facebook (EN): https://www.facebook.com/drugreporter/ Instagram (HU): https://www.instagram.com/drogriporter/ Instagram (EN): https://www.instagram.com/rrfdrugreporter/ X.com (EN): https://x.com/RRFdrugreporter TikTok (EN): https://www.tiktok.com/@drugreporter_rrf/ Bluesky (EN): https://www.bsky.app/profile/drugreporter.bsky.social/ A Jogriporter Alapítvány: https://www.jogriporter.hu/ The Rights Reporter Foundation: https://www.rightsreporter.net/