EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 39 MIN
IG Live | Reimagining Education & Mental Health: From Neurodiversity to Psychedelic Therapy and Modern Learning Innovation
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
Dr. Klara Gubacs-Collins is an Associate Professor at Montclair State University with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development in exercise science and physical education. Throughout her career, she has taught up to 20 different sports and theoretical courses, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing how students engage with movement and health education. She is the creator of the Socratic Gymnasium teaching model, an innovative framework that blends tactical games, sport education, and personal responsibility to improve student participation and learning outcomes, while her research continues to shape modern approaches in sport pedagogy and digital integration. Tom Feegel is the CEO and co-founder of Beond Ibogaine, a treatment and research center in Mexico focused on trauma, PTSD, addiction, and human optimization. With more than two decades of leadership experience in wellness and consumer innovation, he is pioneering a new model of mental health that combines psychedelic science, personalized care, and hospitality. Under his leadership, Beond has delivered over 6,000 treatments and gained global recognition for its safety and effectiveness, while Feegel advocates for ibogaine as a transformative tool for healing, clarity, and performance. Beven Byrnes is the Executive Director of Bridges Middle School in Portland, Oregon, where she has spent over 25 years in education and nonprofit leadership. Since 2012, she has grown the school into a nationally recognized model for inclusive, student-centered learning, specifically designed for neurodivergent students. A passionate advocate shaped by her personal experience as a neurodivergent parent, Byrnes has raised over $15 million to support inclusive education and works to shift the narrative around neurodiversity—emphasizing strengths, empowerment, and the importance of creating environments where all students can thrive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dr. Klara Gubacs-Collins is an Associate Professor at Montclair State University with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and curriculum development in exercise science and physical education. Throughout her career, she has taught up to 20 different sports and theoretical courses, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing how students engage with movement and health education. She is the creator of the Socratic Gymnasium teaching model, an innovative framework that blends tactical games, sport education, and personal responsibility to improve student participation and learning outcomes, while her research continues to shape modern approaches in sport pedagogy and digital integration. Tom Feegel is the CEO and co-founder of Beond Ibogaine, a treatment and research center in Mexico focused on trauma, PTSD, addiction, and human optimization. With more than two decades of leadership experience in wellness and consumer innovation, he is pioneering a new model of mental health that combines psychedelic science, personalized care, and hospitality. Under his leadership, Beond has delivered over 6,000 treatments and gained global recognition for its safety and effectiveness, while Feegel advocates for ibogaine as a transformative tool for healing, clarity, and performance. Beven Byrnes is the Executive Director of Bridges Middle School in Portland, Oregon, where she has spent over 25 years in education and nonprofit leadership. Since 2012, she has grown the school into a nationally recognized model for inclusive, student-centered learning, specifically designed for neurodivergent students. A passionate advocate shaped by her personal experience as a neurodivergent parent, Byrnes has raised over $15 million to support inclusive education and works to shift the narrative around neurodiversity—emphasizing strengths, empowerment, and the importance of creating environments where all students can thrive. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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