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Psychedelics Design
by Psychedelics Design
Psychedelics Design looks at the psychedelic space through the design lens. We explore the potential of psychedelics to shape regenerative futures by design and we also share design insights. Expect fresh stories, new finds and diverse creative voices.www.psychedelics.design
Episodes
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Shelby Hartman & Madison Margolin — Co-Founders of DoubleBlind Magazine on Journalism, Design, and the Psychedelic Moment
Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin, co-founders of DoubleBlind Magazine, join us to discuss building the field's most design-forward publication from scratch — and what it actually takes to maintain journalistic integrity in a space you care deeply about. We trace the origin of DoubleBlind from…
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Gianni Masciopinto — Future-Proof Branding, Designers at the Psychedelic Frontier
Designer Gianni Masciopinto—winner of the 2025 Psychedelics Design Award—joins us to discuss speculative branding at the edge of legality and cultural transformation. Gianni shares why he left a secure design role to launch a solo studio, and how a fictional psychedelic chocolate concept sparked...
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Jahan Khamsehzadeh — Evolution, Ecodelics, and the Love That Connects Us All
A conversation with author and psychedelic scholar Jahan Khamsehzadeh, Ph.D., on psilocybin, evolution, and the nature of consciousness. We talk about his book The Psilocybin Connection, the “Stoned Ape” theory, and how psychedelics may have shaped our cultures, our sense of love, art, and...
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Koen Oosterbroek – Designing Ritual, Portier, Psychedelics & the Art of Sacred Objects
A conversation with creative strategist Koen Oosterbroek, founder of Portier — on creating ceremonial design objects that honor psychedelics with beauty, care, and meaning. After winning his category at the Psychedelics & Design Awards, Koen joins us to talk about designing for reverence in a...
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Dylan Meek – Music as Medicine & Multi-Dimensional Creativity
In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Meek—a virtuoso pianist and vocalist whose music flows like a love letter to the soul. From his roots in small-town Texas, where nature’s symphony shaped his ears, to mentorship under master Jimmy Neely in New York, Dylan’s journey is one of reverence,...
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Brandon Deroche – Bridging Culture and Consciousness
In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner—founder of Psychedelics Design—is joined by Brandon Deroche, founder of Propeller—a platform that empowers artists and fans to take real action on the causes they care about. From touring as a musician to...
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Willy Christie – Psychedelic Creativity Without the Substance
What happens when the psychedelic experience isn’t something you ingest—but something you become? In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner—founder of Psychedelics Design—sits down with Willy Christie, the Kansas-born, LA-based artist behind the music...
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Jonathan Brown (Quest) – Starting in Psychedelics as a Creative
In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner—founder of Psychedelics Design—sits down with Jonathan Brown, also known as Quest: a designer, tech leader, musician, and co-founder of the Three Rivers Psychedelic Society. Together, they explore Quest's...
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Mattha Busby – Telling the Whole Psychedelic Story
In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner—founder of Psychedelics Design—sits down with Mattha Busby, a journalist and author known for his deep reporting on drug and health policy, human rights, society, and the environment. Currently based in Mexico, Mattha…
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Chris Koehn – The Importance Of Setting For Psychedelics & Creation
In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner the founder of Psychedelics Design, is speaking to Chris Koehn – a true Renaissance man whose talents span architecture, art, and music. Chris studied architecture in Madrid and moving to Mexico, he founded the GoKo…
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David Good – Uncover The Power Of Authentic Design
This week, host Alexandra Plesner sat down with David Good, the creative director at DoubleBlind Magazine and a professor of graduate design at Pratt Institute in New York. David is not only a brand strategist, illustrator, and graphic designer with an impressive portfolio—including projects for...
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Floris Wolswijk – on Research, Coaching and Personal Growth
In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner speaks with Floris Wolswijk, psychedelic consultant, facilitator, founder of Blossom and co-founder of FLO Coaching. He also works as Senior Project Manager & EU Lead for the strategic consultancy Delphi. Floris talks...
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Dr Bruce Damer and Matt Gillespie – Psychedelics, Science, and the Future of Innovation
In this episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner interviews Dr. Bruce Damer and Matt Gillespie from MINDS. The discussion explores the intersection of psychedelics, design, and scientific breakthroughs. Dr. Bruce Damer, an astrobiologist, shares his experiences...
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#20: Joe Moore – Navigating the Psychedelic Landscape
In the latest episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, host Alexandra Plesner welcomes Joe Moore, co-founder and CEO of Psychedelics Today. This engaging conversation delves into the transformative power of psychedelics, their intersection with design, and the importance of education in...
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#19: Cesar Marin – Microdosing over 50 & Cultivating Wisdom
In this latest episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, Alexandra Plesner engages in a profound conversation with Cesar Marin, the founder of Cultivating Wisdom. This episode delves into the transformative power of microdosing and its role in personal growth, particularly for individuals over...
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#18: Devon Phillips – Creative Strategy For Cultural Persception, Education and Advocacy
In this episode, my guest is Devon Phillips, Community & Partnerships Officer at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). He is also the founder of the innovative harm-reduction fashion company, More Life. Devon has a background in neuroscience and human-centred design....
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#17: Alexandra Pallas – Creating Nature-Focused Legal Psychedelic Retreats
In this podcast episode of the Psychedelics Design Podcast, we had the honour to speak with Alexandra Pallas, co-founder and advisor of Beckley Retreats, discussing her unique journey from a small-town dreamer to a conscious business entrepreneur. Pallas recounts her early experiences running in...
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#16: Tiffany Hurd – Navigating Microdosing
In this episode, my guest is Tiffany Hurd. She is a microdosing consultant, speaker, and business leadership advisor who has supported over 250 individuals and their teams through microdosing experiences. With 15+ years in the corporate medical industry, she blends her expertise in psychedelics,...
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#15 Larry Norris, PhD – Psychedelic Frontiers and Artistic Expression
In this episode, my guest is Larry Norris, PhD, co-founder and executive director of Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education (ERIE) and co-founder and board member of Decriminalize Nature. Larry advocates for the unalienable right to develop one's own relationship with Nature and aims to...
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#14 Stephanie Wang – Heart-Centered Creativity, The Kanna Connection
In this episode, my guest is Stephanie Wang, Founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics, plant-based empathogenic supplements featuring Kanna - a heart-opening succulent plant from South Africa that is clinically proven to reduce tension, lift mood and improve focus, helping people feel more alive,...
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#13 Marc Violo – Fungi Innovation & MycoStories
In this episode, my guest is Marc Violo, the founder of MycoStories, a global fungi innovation and conservation network focused on exploring and promoting the applications of fungi for sustainable solutions across industries. MycoStories supports academic research and early-stage startups through...
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#12 Gina Vensel – Psychedelic Entrepreneurship & Community
In this episode, my guest is Gina Vensel, co-founder of Plant Media Project, a women-owned boutique agency specialising in plant medicine education and advocacy and owner of the events company Easy Street Promotions. Most recently co-founded the Three Rivers Psychedelic Society (TRiPS). She is…
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#11 Carly Dutch-Greene – Branding in the Psychedelic Space
In this episode, my guest is Carly Dutch-Greene, the founder and creative director of Studiodelic a branding, design, and consulting studio for businesses dedicated to psychedelic medicine. We talked about her starting her own design agency, the importance of early integration of branding into...
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#10 Stephanie Karzon Abrams – Creativity, Innovation, Genius
In this episode, my guest is Stephanie Karzon Abrams, a neuropharmacologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Pharmacology and the founding advisor of Beyond The Bench consultancy. We talked about Stephanie's career as a clinical pharmacologist and researcher transcends traditional...
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#9 Jennifer Chesak – Psychedelics and Women's Health
In this episode, my guest is Jennifer Chesak, an award-winning freelance science and medical journalist, editor, and fact-checker. Her book “The Psilocybin Handbook for Women” took the public by storm. Jennifer shares her deeply personal journey shaped by health challenges and a profound...
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#8 Tracy DeLuca – Design for Change
In this episode, my guest is Tracy DeLuca, founder of How Might We Design, a healthcare innovation consultancy. We talk about the meaning of design strategy and explore design beyond mere aesthetics. We discuss how processes, systems, relationships, and business models can embody psychedelic...
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#7 Lauren Van Der Veen – Designing Intentional Spaces
In this episode, my guest is Lauren Van Der Veen founder of Zen Ren Design, a Los Angeles-based design firm that specializes in architectural design services and project management. Lauren, originally from the South Side of Chicago, brings a modern yet holistic approach to design. We talked about...
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#6 Raad Seraj – Psychedelics Beyond The Substance
In this episode, my guest is Raad Seraj Angel Investor in Therapeutic Psychedelics, Host of the Minority Trip Report Podcast and Founder of the Mission Club. To Read, entrepreneurship is about creating value amid complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty i.e. amplifying if it exists, building if it...
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#5 Laura Dawn – Psychedelics, Nature Relatedness and Creative Process
In this episode, my guest is Laura Dawn who teaches business and thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals how to mindfully explore psychedelics and sacred plant medicines as powerful visionary tools for inner transformation, fostering emotional resiliency and unlocking new…
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#4 Ece and Toby – Navigating Psychedelic Journeys with Analogue Trip Kits
In this episode, my guests are Ece Doğrucu and Toby Fox, two pioneers in this field, and the founders of Unfold. Both have backgrounds in tech and design. In a world where the exploration of consciousness is increasingly embraced, many individuals turn to psychedelics as a means of…
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#3 Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley – Designing Scientific Studies
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley. She is a Neuroscientist with 10 years of experience researching psychedelics. Grace completed her PhD in Neuroscience at King's College London and currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at NWPharma Tech. She is the Research Director...
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#2 Jess Papp – The Brand Story of One of the World's First Legal Psilocybin Product Companies
In this episode, my guest is Jess Papp, head of marketing of SERO. She is a diverse marketer from Toronto with over 9 years of experience. Her knowledge and experience stem from a diverse advertising background where she’s worked with a number of clients ranging from smaller start-ups to Fortune...
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#1: Hector Pottie – Navigating Psychedelic Frontiers and Sustainability
In this first episode, my guest is Hector Pottie. He is the Creative Director and Head of Creative Europe at the design agency Moving Brands. Hector has worked in the design and branding industry for over 25 years. He works at the forefront of defining and making brands through the holistic...
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Psychedelics Design looks at the psychedelic space through the design lens. We explore the potential of psychedelics to shape regenerative futures by design and we also share design insights. Expect fresh stories, new finds and diverse creative voices.www.psychedelics.design
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