{"podcast":{"title":"Psychedelics Then and Now with Zach Leary","slug":"psychedelics-then-and-now-with-zach-leary-326349","podcast_index_feed_id":326349,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/95610/destinations/489241.xml","website_url":"http://zachleary.net","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/2/3/c/b23c091202ec11cfd959afa2a1bf1c87/PT_ZL_Podcast-Art-Title-Logo-03A.png","author":"Zach Leary/Psychedelics Today","episode_count":93,"summary":"Hosted by Zach Leary, the Psychedelics Then and Now podcast (formerly the MAPS Podcast) is designed to bring you the listener into the world of psychedelic research and culture. The ever expanding world of psychedelic research and policy changes has made this era the most fascinating and vibrant in how these compounds effect the human condition. Zach has had a front row seat for within the psychedelic landscape for decades and his passion in bringing you some of the great stories, minds, research and artists within this community shines through on this podcast. This podcast is a collaboration between Zach Leary and Psychedelics Today. Please visit the Psychedelics Today website at www.psychedelicstoday.com Please visit Zach Leary's website at www.zachleary.net","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T08:18:53.073681+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychedelics-then-and-now-with-zach-leary-326349"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist","slug":"episode-07-ben-malcom-the-spirit-pharmacist","published_at":"2025-07-04T01:39:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychedelics-then-and-now-with-zach-leary-326349/episode-07-ben-malcom-the-spirit-pharmacist","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychedelics-then-and-now-with-zach-leary-326349","url":"https://mapspodcast.libsyn.com/episode-07-ben-malcom-the-spirit-pharmacist","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mapspodcast/PTN_Episode_07.mp3?dest-id=489241","summary":"Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist This all new episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast features an all new interview with the ever wise and important Ben Malcom, The Spirit Pharmacist. Ben's knowledge of psychedelic compounds, drug interactions, safe use and pharmacological histories holds a unique place in today's psychedelic culture. His welcoming approach to very complicated topics really sets him apart from other scientific luminaries. Our conversation illuminated so many nooks and crannies within this ever expanding knowledge base. Also, the intro brings classic 1977 Ram Dass's take on cognitive liberty and consciousness exploration. (Thank you to the Love Serve Remember Foundation) About Ben Malcom I envision a society in which access to psychedelic drugs in a variety of safe settings is available for purposes of psychospiritual well-being, personal development, ceremonial sacraments, and treatment of mental illness. I strive to let my loves and passions guide my activity and provide the canvas my life is painted on. I hope this site can be of service to my vision as well as you. Professionally, I was trained as a clinical psychiatric pharmacist and worked in academia for almost five years before dedicating myself to Spirit Pharmacist. Today I provide psychopharmacology consulting, courses in psychedelic pharmacy, and a Member Resource and Support Program. On a more personal note, I'm a lover of nature, exercise, music, and consciousness as well as being a father. I'm passionate about cognitive liberty, self-realization, and psychedelic drugs.","meta_description":"Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist This all new episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast features an all new interview with the ever w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4266,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/psychedelics-then-and-now-with-zach-leary-326349/episodes/episode-07-ben-malcom-the-spirit-pharmacist/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychedelics-then-and-now-with-zach-leary-326349/episode-07-ben-malcom-the-spirit-pharmacist.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}