
Minority Trip Report
Season 1: Minority Trip Report™ (MTR) – Stories of underrepresented voices in psychedelics, mental health, and consciousness and transformation from 2021–2024.
Episodes
38 episodes
S1E37 Brandon Deroche: Activism, Music, and the Drive for Change
In this episode, Brandon Deroche, a passionate advocate for social impact through music and culture. Brandon shares his journey from being a touring musician to founding Propeller, a platform that empowers artists to leverage their influence fo...
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Episode 37
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57:24

S1E36 Mia Cosco: Loss, Psychedelics, and Growth through Grief
Today's guest is Mia Cosco, an author exploring loss, psychedelics, and the beauty of grief. Mia shares her journey from losing her mother at a young age to her brief stint in modeling, and how these experiences shaped her understanding of grie...
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Episode 36
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55:51

S1E35 Modern Biology: Bioelectricity, Artistic Evolution, and Nature's Consciousness
This episode features Tarun Nayar, the creative force behind Modern Biology, a project that blends music, science, and nature in a unique and captivating way.In this enlightening conversation, Tarun shares his journey from classical Ind...
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Episode 35
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59:45

S1E34 Merlin Huynh: Family Resilience, Psychedelic Healing, and Bridging Cultural Divides
Today's guest is Merlin Huynh, a psychedelic facilitator and educator at Sero, a leading company in alternative mental health. In this episode, Merlin shares his family's incredible journey from war-torn Vietnam to Canada, his personal experien...
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Episode 34
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56:30

S1E33 Shaunt Raffi: Armenian Identity, Cultural Preservation, and Creative Freedom
Today's guest is Shaunt Raffi, an Armenian music curator, DJ, musician, and producer based in Toronto. Shaunt shares his journey of embracing his Armenian identity, his experiences with psychedelics, and his mission to preserve and share Armeni...
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Episode 33
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56:08

S1E33 Kris Archie: Indigenous Perspectives, Psychedelics, and Social Change
Today's episode is with Kris Archie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Circle on Philanthropy, and an engaged community member. Kris shares her unique perspectives on leadership, the importance of relationships, and the transformative power of...
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Episode 33
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49:26

S1E32 Cesar Marin: Reinventing Life at 54, Embracing Psychedelics, and Cultivating Wisdom
Today's episode is with Cesar Marin, a dynamic entrepreneur, former CNN producer, and the visionary behind Cultivating Wisdom. Cesar shares his transformative journey into the world of psychedelics, specifically microdosing, and how it has tran...
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Episode 32
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52:06

S1E31 Stephanie Wang: From Wall Street to Wellness, Unveiling Kanna's Power, and Pioneering Ethical Business
Today's episode is with Stephanie Wang, the founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics. Stephanie delves into her journey from a high-stress Wall Street career to embracing plant-based empathogenic supplements, focusing on Kanna, a heart-opening succ...
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Episode 31
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52:16

S1E30 Henry Winslow: Fatherhood, Transference, and Entrepreneurship
Today's guest is Henry Winslow, founder of Tricycle Day, whose journey from the halls of Harvard to the world of psychedelic advocacy epitomizes the search for deeper meaning. Delving into his transition from a high-flying advertising car...
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Episode 15
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56:41

S1E29 Danish Anwar: Comedy as a Mirror, Unconventional Paths, and the Psychedelic Perspective
Today's episode is with Danish Anwar who shares profound insights into his life as a comedian, his creative process, and the unconventional wisdom he's garnered through his experiences with psychedelics. Through a mix of humor, personal anecdot...
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Episode 29
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55:24

S1E28 Joseph Zamaria: Biracial Identities, Limits of Conventional Psychiatry, and Psychedelics to Treat Racial Trauma
Today's guest is Dr. Joseph Zamaria, a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist, associate clinical professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology.Joe shares his unique perspectiv...
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Episode 28
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56:05

S1E27 Joel Brierre: Haiti, the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and the Thoughtful Business of 5-MeO-DMT
Todays; episode is with Joel Brierre the CEO of Tandava Retreats and co-founder F.I.V.E. From his early life on the streets of Washington D.C. during the crack epidemic to his transformation into a leader in the psychedelic movement, Joel's sto...
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Episode 27
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49:23

S1E26 Maya Bastian: Tamil Roots, Rebel Spirit, and Cinematic Truths
Today's episode is with Maya Bastian, an award-winning Tamil Canadian filmmaker. In this episode, Maya shares her profound journey of self-discovery, cultural identity, and creative expression.Key Insights:Embracing Tamil ...
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Episode 26
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44:24

S1E25 Maria Velkova: Crossing Cultures and the Entrepreneurial Odyssey
Join us in our latest episode as we explore the multi-faceted journey of Maria Velkova. Discover how her experiences shape her unique perspective in business and innovation.Key Insights:Immigrant Resilience: Maria shares how ...
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Episode 25
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1:04:53

S1E24 Charlie Smith: Unmasking Identity Through Story, Buddhism, and Film
Charlie Smith is a producer, writer, director, editor, and founder of Feenom Films; a full-range media company on a mission to create content inspired by exploring consciousness. His documentary, "The Art of Healing" (featuring New ...
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Episode 24
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54:33

S1E23 Ifetayo Harvey: Exploring Psychedelics, Race, and Healing
Ifetayo Harvey founded the People of Color Psychedelic Collective (POCPC). The POCPC educates and builds community with people of color interested in psychedelics and ending the war on drugs. In 2022, Open Society Foundations named Ifetayo a 20...
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Episode 23
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45:53

S1E22 Mycopreneur: Bridging Worlds with Humor, Humility, and Cultural Immersion
Join us as we dive into an engaging conversation with Dennis, a true global ambassador who grew up in an international household hosting exchange students from around the world. We explore how humor serves as a bridge between diverse cultures, ...
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Episode 22
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55:00

S1E21 Adam Aronovich: Hope in a Complex World / Psychedelics, Ideology, and the Power of Satire
Today my guest Adam Aronovic who is a fiend or Minority Trip Report and a second time guest on the show. Adam is a PhD Candidate in Medical Anthropology and the creator and curator of Healing from Healing, a social channel which casts a critica...
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Episode 21
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1:03:24

S1E20 Sabba Nazhand: From War Baby to Tech Executive, Overcoming Adversity, and Conscious Leadership
Sabba Nazhand is a self-made tech executive, investor, and advisor, and is on a mission to help bring more diverse voices to the psychedelic space by integrating the power of technology and a startup mindset. Sabba immigrated to the US as a chi...
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Episode 20
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54:29

S1E19 Simran Sethi: Reviving Tradition, Reclaiming Culture, and Diversifying Psychedelics
Simran Sethi (she/her) is a multimedia journalist, academic, and consultant who’s endlessly curious about science, sustainability, and the people and places that nourish and heal us. Her current research as a visiting academic at PUFIN Centre a...
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Episode 19
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44:48

S1E18 Ishrat Husain: Science with Relentless Curiosity, Understanding Depression Across Cultures, and Canada's Leadership in Psychedelic Research
Today my guest is Dr. Ishrat Husain who is Head of the Clinical Trials Unit and Lead of the Mood Disorders Service at Center for Addiction and Mental Health. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of...
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Episode 18
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51:03

S1E17 Nikhita Singhal: Overcoming Adversity, Demystifying Eating Disorders, and Building Holistic Models of Care
Today my guest is Nikhita Singhal who is a fourth year psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto. Nikhita completed her undergraduate degree and medical training at McMaster University. She is passionate about engaging in advocacy work, ...
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Episode 17
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59:39

S1E16 Heesoo Cho: Transforming Silently, Finding Heritage, and Patient-First Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Today my guest is Heesoo Cho who is the co-founder of SABI Mind, a psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic group based in Calgary AB. In seeing the devastating impact of serious mental health challenges on friends and family, Heesoo put his energy ...
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Episode 16
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57:55

S1E15 Jonathan Lu: Fatherhood, Acceptance of Self, and Daoist Ideals and Psychedelics in Ancient Chinese Culture
This is the last episode of season 1 and includes a short reflection of the journey so far. Thank you, the listener, for hopping and staying with us the last 8 months. We're very excited for Season 2. Jonathan Lu is the co-founder of VC...
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Episode 15
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1:00:47

S1E14 Kowsheek Mahmood: Balancing Presence with Ambition, Finding Belonging, and Technology as Enabler of Human Flourishing
Kowsheek Mahmood is a software engineer by trade, currently working at Adobe’s Substance 3D & Immersive Labs. Kowsheek joined Adobe through its acquisition of BRIO, where he was the Head of Technology for the web-based 3D presentation platf...
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Episode 14
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50:11
