The Knowledge Ecosystem of Psychedelic Medicine
Where to learn about the science, policy, and business of psychedelic medicine
Hey everyone!
Lukas here with another edition of Takecare. Recently, I’ve been diving into a few of my primary areas of interest, behavioral health, and psychedelic medicine. In doing so, I’ve discovered some insightful resources that have assisted my learning journey and will hopefully help yours. Huge shoutout to Blossom for helping out with this piece - check out their website for research reports and insights on psychedelic science.
Psychedelic Alpha
People: Josh Hardman
Description: A warehouse of information on the psychedelic space, including weekly recaps of news, research reviews, patent trackers, a legalization and decriminalization tracker, a stock & companies directory, sector landscape maps, and a job board.
Type: Business, Policy, Science
Medium: Newsletter, Website
Psychedelics Today
People: Kyle Buller, Joe Moore, David Drapkin
Description: A leader in psychedelic education, media, and advocacy, publishing audio/written interviews, articles, trainings, and much more.
Type: Science
Medium: Podcast, Newsletter, Website
HealingMaps
People: Reilly Capps, Cody Shandraw, Cory Jones
Description: A guide to ketamine clinics and psilocybin retreats through vetted listings. High-quality education through verified blogs and medical information.
Type: Science, Business
Medium: Blog, YouTube
Blossom
People: Floris Wolswijk
Description: Helping scientists, researchers, and enthusiasts find insights on psychedelics as a medicine with interconnected & contextualized databases, well-research reports, and timely insights.
Type: Science
Medium: Newsletter, Website
Stanford Psychedelic Science Group
People: Gianni Glick
Description: This Stanford Medical School interest group is publishing its webinars on the science behind psychedelics on YouTube.
Type: Science
Medium: YouTube
Business Trip
People: Caitlin Ner, Greg Kubin, Matias Serebrinsky
Description: A podcast operated by one of the leadings VCs in the space, interviewing a variety of founders, technologists, and scientists.
Type: Business
Medium: Podcast
Psychedelic Week
People: Mason Marks
Description: A detailed look at the news, policy, and events in psychedelics with real-time reviews, opinions, and analysis.
Type: Policy
Medium: Newsletter
The Microdose
People: Malia Wollan, Jane C. Hu, Michael Pollan
Description: This newsletter is run by the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics (BCSP) and keeps you up to date on this ever-changing field with interviews and weekly reviews.
Type: Science, Policy, Business
Medium: Newsletter
Back from the Abyss
People: Craigh Heacock MD, Chris Johnson
Description: A deep dive into powerfully moving patient stories of hope and healing, as well as topical explorations of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelics.
Type: Science
Medium: Podcast
The Psychedelic Scientist
People: Manesh Girn
Description: Videos on the latest topics in psychedelic science and related areas of research, presented by a Neuroscience PhD student working in the field.
Type: Science
Medium: YouTube
The Trip Report
People: Zach Haigney
Description: Commentary and analysis at the intersection of psychedelic science, business, and policy.
Type: Business
Medium: Newsletter
Brom Podcast
People: Brom Rector
Description: The Brom Podcast covers the emerging psychedelics industry from a business, investing and social impact perspective. Episodes feature Empath Ventures' Founder, Brom Rector, interviewing CEOs, scientists, investors, and other change-makers operating in the weird, wonderful world of psychedelic medicine.
Type: Business
Medium: Podcast
Psychedelic Finance
Description: Psychedelic Finance is the source for the latest financial news, company features, and interviews with the top minds and companies in psychedelics.
Type: Business
Medium: Website
Lucid News
Description: Lucid News provides informed, honest and transparent journalism that covers the growing integration of psychedelics into society and their broad implications for human wellness.
Type: Science, Business, Policy
Medium: Website
Other outlets that cover psychedelics:
Double Blind, Psymposia, Reality Sandwich, Psychedelic Times, Lucid News, Chacruna Chronicles, Psychedelic Spotlight, Truffle Report, Shroom Investor, PSYTECH, PSYCH, JLS Fund, MAPS, Psychedelic Grad, Mind Notes, On Drugs, The Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, Psychedelic Press, drugs and me
About Me: I’m a co-founder at The Takeoff and formerly at Elion, SteadyMD, GreyMatter Capital, and Washington University in St. Louis.
I’m on Twitter @lukassteinbock and @_TheTakeoff 👋