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Intended for both the professional and lay-person, Dr. Matthew Hicks will discuss a plethora of issues relating to mental health and a life well lived. Topics will include things like mindfulness, medication management, herbal medicine, diet, social skills, psychedelics, and much more. Some episodes will highlight and review new research, answer subscriber questions, interviews with experts and thought leaders, and include lots of helpful tips along the way.

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Intended for both the professional and lay-person, Dr. Matthew Hicks will discuss a plethora of issues relating to mental health and a life well lived. Topics will include things like mindfulness, medication management, herbal medicine, diet, social skills, psychedelics, and much more. Some episodes will highlight and review new research, answer subscriber questions, interviews with experts and thought leaders, and include lots of helpful tips along the way.

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English

Episodes

024 Physician Burnout with Rebekah Mills, PA

4/12/2022
In this episode I speak with physician assistant, Rebekah Mills, PA about burnout among healthcare professionals and what can be done about it. Useful links: https://www.warrenwellnessmd.com/cme-events-and-conferences https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in...

Duration:00:38:17

023 Diagnosis with Greg Robillard, MFT

4/5/2022
In this episode I speak with family therapist, Greg Robillard, MFT about the art and science of mental health diagnosis. Useful links: https://www.treewellhealing.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: Multiverse by...

Duration:00:42:34

022 Neuropsychoimmunology with Heather Zwickey, PhD

3/15/2022
In this episode I speak with immunologist Heather Zwickey, PhD about the fascinating science of psychoneuroimmunology. We discuss: Useful links https://www.heatherzwickey.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit:...

Duration:00:55:52

021 Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Mental Health with Dr. Kayla Harrop

1/27/2022
In this episode I speak with Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Kayla Harrop about the benefits of Chinese medicine in mental and physical health. Useful links returntoearth.healing@gmail.com https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual...

Duration:00:58:47

020 Psychedelic Buddhism with Lama Mike Crowley

1/5/2022
In this episode I speak with the Author of Secret Drugs of Buddhism and teacher of the Kagyu lineage of Buddhism, Lama Mike Crowley. Useful links http://amritadzong.com/ https://bookshop.org/books/secret-drugs-of-buddhism-psychedelic-sacraments-and-the-origins-of-the-vajrayana/9780907791744 https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with...

Duration:01:10:56

019 Herbal Medicine with Jillian Stansbury, ND

11/1/2021
In this episode I speak with naturopathic physician and herbalist Dr. Jillian Stansbury about herbal medicine and its implications in mental health. Useful links https://healingartsapothecary.org/ https://battlegroundhealingarts.com/ https://www.chelseagreen.com/writer/jill-stansbury/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your...

Duration:01:02:48

018 - Exercise and Mental Health with Dr. Ose Okojie, ND

8/4/2021
In this episode I speak with naturopathic physician Ose Okojie about mental health and exercise. Useful...

Duration:00:49:33

017 Existentialism with Tal Sharabi, LPC

5/31/2021
I speak with Tal Sharabi, LPC about existentialism. We cover the philosophy, psychotherapy, and personal experience of existing in the world. The discussion includes a fair amount of psychedelic and Buddhist perspectives, as well as anecdotes about death, meaning, religion, spirituality, and what matters. Useful links https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as...

Duration:01:44:09

016 Mental Health Crisis Peer Support with Kevin Fitts

2/11/2021
In this episode I speak with mental health advocate Kevin Fitts about mental health crisis peer support and the benefits and pitfalls of psychedelics in culture and medicine. Useful links http://omhca.org/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your...

Duration:01:10:54

015 The Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health

10/1/2020
In this episode I speak with nutritionist Colleen Kuhn, RD about the science, benefits, and challenges of the ketogenic diet. Useful links https://www.nutritiontranslator.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit:...

Duration:00:31:35

014 Veterans, PTSD, and Psychedelics with Scott Slay

7/13/2020
In this episode, I speak with veteran and COO of Silo Wellness Retreats, Scott Slay. We share our military experiences and his struggle to find help with his PTSD until psychedelics changed his life. Useful links: https://siloretreats.com/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of...

Duration:00:59:35

013 - Oregon's Psilocybin Service Initiative

6/10/2020
In this episode, I present a webinar on the Art and Science of Psilocybin Therapy. We also hear from Sam Chapman the campaign manager for IP 34 on the Oregon ballot measure to make psilocybin services available. Useful links: https://yesonip34.org/ https://www.drmatthewhicks.com/ https://www.synaptic.care/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the...

Duration:01:17:20

012 - Vulnerability with Joey Cardella

4/22/2020
I speak with Joey Cardella, a life coach and friend about vulnerability, why it’s hard, how we cultivate it in ourselves, how it promotes creativity and authenticity, how vulnerability fits in with psychedelics, and we both share what is present in our lives around this issue. Useful links: http://joeycardella.com/home/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the...

Duration:01:17:21

011 - Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with Will Barone, PsyD

2/28/2020
I speak with Will Barone, PsyD, a clinical psychologist in Oakland, California with both research and clinical experience in psychedelics. We discuss the following: What is Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy? For the sake of harm reduction, what should people know about street ketamine use in recreational settings? What are the contraindications, risks, and suggestions for safe use? What is the history of ketamine’s discovery and use? What is the chemistry of ketamine? What brain regions...

Duration:01:04:14

010 - MDMA with Erica Zelfand, ND

2/3/2020
I speak with Dr. Erica Zelfand, a family physician, writer, speaker, and expert in psychedelic medicine. She has completed MAPS training for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, trained sitters for the Zendo Project, and spoken at many conferences and workshops on psychedelics. In this interview we cover: What is MDMA and why is it illegal? For the sake of harm reduction, what should people know about Ecstacy use in recreational settings? What are contraindications, risks, and suggestions for safe...

Duration:00:52:43

009 - The ManKind Project with Ken Bonnin Jr.

1/6/2020
I speak with Ken Bonnin, Jr. a leader in the Mankind Project about what the work means to him. We also cover: What is MKP and how did it come about? Why do men choose to do this work? Why is it only for men? What about gay, bi, or trans men? What are the masculine archetypes used in the work? What are the values of vulnerability and community among men? Useful links: https://mankindproject.org/ Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should...

Duration:00:48:52

008 - Brain Wash with Austin Perlmutter, MD

12/11/2019
In this episode, I speak with Austin Perlmutter, MD about his new book Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness. We discuss the pitfalls of modern life and how it leads to unhappiness and ways we can improve it by reducing our digital exposure, changing our diet, nature exposure, exercise, practicing mindfulness and empathy. Useful links: Brain Wash: https://brainwashbook.com/ The Modern Brain:...

Duration:00:48:08

007 - Loneliness and What To Do About It

11/26/2019
In this episode, I discuss the science of loneliness and what to do about it. Disclaimer: topics discussed on the podcast are for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Consult with your medical provider about the appropriateness of these interventions in your individual case. Music credit: American Vernacular by RAGE Donate here to support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=84UDKKRJZHGD4&source=url Listen...

Duration:00:23:41

006 - Financial Wellness with Matt Kelly

11/11/2019
In this episode, I speak with author, business coach, and personal finance guru, Matt Kelly about financial wellbeing. We discuss: Where do we learn how to manage our money How money influences our relationships Income inequality, student loan debt, and other sources of financial stress The pitfalls of adopting a poverty mentality How to empower a healthier relationship with money Useful...

Duration:00:42:25

005 - Sex Talk with Evelin Dacker, MD

10/28/2019
In this episode I speak with Dr. Evelin Dacker, executive director of SexPositive Portland. We discuss: Mission of SexPositive PortlandWhy is sex important for our mental health or otherwise?What are the consequences of denying our sexual nature?How would one go about exploring their sexuality?Myth-busting:Porn leads to "deviance"Masturbation is for people who can't get laidPolyamory is for sex addictsBDSM and kink are unhealthyHow can someone who is single explore these things without a...

Duration:00:35:45

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