In this episode we meet with Dr Apo AporosaHe discusses his unconventional route to his PhD, having not finished school and joined the Army followed by the police only to break into academia at a masters level and continuing studies from there.

106. The Microdot Gang with Kate Hayes

16 days ago 1h 2m

In this episode, Kate Hayes reflects on her experiences with the LSD Microdot Gang, drawing upon her interactions and experiences with Dr. Christine Bott and Richard Kemp. She addresses Richard and Christine’s aspiration to bring about positive

105. MDMA medicalisation in the US with Dr Julie Holland

Jun 5th, 2024 53m 13s

In this episode we meet with Dr Julie Holland. She discussed how MDMA influenced her career and inspired her to investigate its therapeutic potential. Controversially, she has investigated the effect of MDMA in schizophrenia and its potential i

104. Psychedelics in New Zealand with Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy

May 22nd, 2024 45m 23s

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy in Auckland. Dr. Muthukumaraswamy discusses his early research, exploring the functional connectivity of substances like DMT and Ketamine. He proceed

103. Neuroimaging with Prof Mitul Mehta

May 8th, 2024 1h 1m

Professor Mitul Mehta explains how his studies in neuroscience and the role of dopamine in learning and memory led to his own career in neuroimaging. He offers an overview of what neuroimaging entails and how these scans can contribute to the a

102. MDMA and the Octopus with Dr Gül Dölen

Apr 24th, 2024 1h 6m

In this episode, Prof Neill and Dr Thurgur meet with Dr Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist known for studying social behaviour and psychedelic drugs. Together, they explore the role of critical periods in trauma and mental health; following the potent

101. LSD, Nazis and the CIA with Norman Ohler

Apr 10th, 2024 53m 32s

In this episode, Prof Nutt meets with German author Norman Ohler as he speaks about his new book “Tripped” which addresses drug use in post-Nazi Germany. Ohler shares how a secret history held back therapeutic research of psychedelic drugs for

100. 100 Years of the Maudsley Hospital with Dr James Rucker

Mar 27th, 2024 41m 53s

On the 100th Episode of the Drug Science podcast, Prof David Nutt meets with Dr James Rucker to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Maudsley Hospital. James shares his experiences as one of the first clinicians in a psychedelic study hosted by D

99. Anyone's Child with Anne-Marie Cockburn and Jane Slater

Mar 13th, 2024 57m 40s

In this episode, we meet with Jane Slater, co-founder of Anyone’s Child and Anne Marie, a mother who tragically lost her child, Martha, to an accidental overdose. Anne and Jane discuss the consequences of drug policy failures and the need for s

98. The Merseyside Experiment with John Marks

Feb 28th, 2024 29m 8s

In this week's episode, we feature John Marks, an Addiction Psychologist who spearheaded the Merseyside experiment in northwest England from 1982 to 1995. Throughout this 13-year period, Marks fearlessly operated clinics in Liverpool, basing hi

97. 5-MeO-DMT with Patrick Cox

Feb 14th, 2024 1h 4m

In this episode, we meet with Patrick Cox, a fashion designer with a background collaborating with Vivienne Westwood. Patrick shares his personal journey from his lifestyle in fashion, led to confronting deep-seated intergenerational trauma. Pa

96. Ayahuasca: Before and After with Evgeny Lebedev

Jan 31st, 2024 46m 44s

In this episode, David Nutt meets with Evgeny Lebedev, owner of the Independent and Evening Standard newspaper. Lebedev shares his transformative journey during his first Ayahuasca ceremony in Costa Rica. Throughout the episode, Lebedev not onl

95. Psilocybin for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Sorcha O'Connor

Jan 17th, 2024 24m 29s

In the last episode of our live series, David meets with Sorcha as she explains her ongoing research into using low dose psilocybin in treating OCD. She discusses the pre-existing treatment paradigms for OCD and highlights the potential benefit

94. Can psychedelics help us improve our romantic relationships? with Tommaso Barba

Jan 3rd, 2024 20m 37s

Tomasso discusses his journey on how he became interested in neuroscience and how that lead to him becoming involved with the UK's leading Psychedelic Research Centre. He discusses the potential of psychedelics in promoting positive sexual well

93. Psilocybin for Anorexia Nervosa with Hannah Douglass

Dec 20th, 2023 22m 19s

David talks to Hannah, a 3rd year PhD student as she discusses her research into using psychedelics to treat eating disorders. She highlights how following personal experiences she came to find current treatment methods for anorexia were not su

92. Psilocybin for Gambling Addiction with Dr Rayyan Zafar

Dec 6th, 2023 26m 56s

In the first of our LIVE Psilocybin Series, David Nutt speaks to Rayyan Zafar a final year PhD student at Imperial College London. Rayyan discusses his interest of the connection between the mind and the brain and how it led to his research in

91. The Psychedelic Industry with Josh Hardman

Nov 23rd, 2023 1h 2m

In this episode, Josh Hardman, the founder of Psychedelic Alpha, explores the multitude of challenges currently being encountered by the psychedelic industry. He engages in discussions regarding the progress of decriminalisation and legalisatio

90. Investing in Psychedelics with Dustin Robinson

Nov 8th, 2023 1h 2m

In this episode, Prof Jo Neill and Dr Hannah Thurgur sit down with Dustin Robinson, the visionary founding partner of Mr. Cannabis Law and a co-founder of Mr. Psychedelics Law. These law firms possess the expertise needed to navigate the intric

89. David Vs David with Dr David Erritzoe

Oct 25th, 2023 1h 32m

Recorded live from the launch event of David Nutt's latest book, "Psychedelics: The Revolutionary Drugs That Could Change Your Life – a guide from the expert," in this episode Dr. David Erritzoee and David Nutt engage in a discussion about Psyc

88. Psychonauts with Mike Jay

Oct 11th, 2023 48m 52s

In this episode, Mike Jay explores the contents of his latest book titled "Psychonaut," which offers a thought-provoking and unique account of the scientists, writers, artists, and philosophers who engaged in drug exploration to uncover the eni

87. Mental Health in Academia with Dr Meg Spriggs

Sep 27th, 2023 37m 56s

In this episode, Meg Spriggs shares her firsthand experience dealing with the challenges mental health while pursuing her studies in academia. She candidly talks about the difficulties she faced with anorexia and mood disorders which led to her

86. Diamorphine Assisted Treatment with Danny Ahmed

Sep 13th, 2023 57m 41s

In this episode, Jo Neill, and Hannah Thurgur are joined by Danny Ahmed, a highly experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse and Integrated Psychotherapist with over two decades of expertise. Together, they delve into a comprehensive discussion

85. MDMA, Ketamine and Cannabis with Prof Valerie Curran

Aug 30th, 2023 49m 32s

In this episode, Professr Valerie Curran, discusses the psychological effects of drugs that act on the human brain. Valerie Curren holds the position of Professorial Fellow in the Neuroscience of Addiction and Mental Health Program at ACU's Hea

84. Will DMT be a medicine in the UK? with Dr Carol Routledge

Aug 16th, 2023 55m 26s

Join us for an insightful episode featuring Dr. Carol Routledge, a distinguished senior scientist and the Chief Medical and Scientific Officer at Small Pharma Labs. Dr. Routledge takes us on a journey through her remarkable career path that ult

83. Australia medicalises MDMA and psilocybin with Peter Hunt

Aug 2nd, 2023 48m 54s

In this episode, Peter Hunt discusses the journey which led himself and his wife co-founding Mind Medicine in Australia. Mind Medicine work to alleviate the suffering and suicides caused by mental illness in Australia through expanding the trea