Renowned psychologist Dr. Monnica Williams reveals how racial trauma affects people of color daily, and offers three practical actions anyone can take to create positive change.

How subtle, everyday racism leads to lasting psychological injury through "microaggressions"

Why many of us are conditioned not to see racism, even when it's happening right in front of us

The shocking study showing it took 80 phone calls for a Black man to find a therapist who would see him

Three practical steps everyone can take to combat racism and promote healing

Links & Resources

Healing the Wounds of Racial Trauma by Dr. Monnica Williams

Mind Body Health Politics Archives - Listen to our full 20-year archive free

The Kenneth Clark Doll Study - The landmark research mentioned in our conversation

American Psychological Association's Apology for Role in Promoting Racism

Timestamped Chapters

(00:00) - Introduction to Dr. Monnica Williams: Social Justice Royalty (01:00) - Growing Up with Civil Rights Activist Parents (03:00) - Understanding Racial Trauma: When Racism Becomes Injury (05:00) - The Shocking Truth About Finding Therapists for People of Color (08:00) - What Is a Microaggression? Small Acts with Major Impact (12:00) - The Academic Battle to Recognize Racial Trauma (15:00) - 2024 Election: Why Some People Vote Against Their Interests (17:00) - Personal Stories: Witnessing Racism Over Six Decades (26:00) - Police Encounters: From Traffic Stops to Trauma (31:00) - Self-Examination: Questions to Uncover Your Own Biases (34:00) - The Shortage of Therapists of Color: A Systemic Problem (39:00) - Study Reveals Most White People Never Stand Up Against Racism (43:00) - Three Things Anyone Can Do to Create Positive Change (47:00) - Closing Thoughts: The Ongoing Work of Building Justice

Suggested YouTube Title Options:

The Hidden Impact of Racial Trauma (And 3 Ways to Make a Difference)

"I Don't Want to See That Look" - How Racism Creates Lasting Trauma

Stop Ignoring These Microaggressions - They're Harming People Every Day

MDMA-assisted therapy could be key to healing Ukraine's war trauma—and might even help mend our own divided society's psychological wounds.

Key Insights:

MAPS' Phase 3 clinical trials showed 72.6% of severe PTSD patients no longer qualified for diagnosis after MDMA therapy

Group therapy combined with MDMA shows enormous promise for healing communities facing widespread trauma

Epigenetic research suggests processing trauma with psychedelics could prevent passing trauma to future generations

America's social division is creating its own psychological "war zone" that might benefit from psychedelic-assisted healing

Links & Resources:

MAPS - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

Psychedelic Science 2025 - Denver, June 16-20, 2025

Mind Body Health & Politics

Superhumans Center Ukraine

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introduction: Four Decades of Psychedelic Medicine Advocacy

(00:03:00) - The Dark History Behind Drug Prohibition and Criminalization

(00:05:42) - Inside Ukraine: Air Raid Sirens and Everyday Resilience

(00:09:00) - Why MDMA Works: Revolutionary Results from PTSD Clinical Trials

(00:16:00) - "I Don't Think I'll Have to Go to Nepal Now": Patient Transformation Stories

(00:24:00) - From Underground to Mainstream: Political Science of Psychedelic Medicine

(00:32:00) - Visiting the Cemetery of Flags: Confronting Ukraine's Massive Trauma

(00:38:00) - Beyond Individual Therapy: Scaling MDMA Treatment for an Entire Nation

(00:45:00) - Group Therapy's Multiplier Effect: Learning Through Others' Healing

(00:50:00) - Transforming Relationships: MDMA's Potential for Couples and Families

(00:54:00) - America's Own War Zone: How Social Division Creates Collective Trauma

(00:59:00) - From Self-Actualization to Self-Transcendence: Maslow's Psychedelic Evolution

(01:02:00) - The Astronaut Perspective: Seeing One Planet of People, Not Countries

​Dr. Nicholas Powers reveals how psychedelics could help heal generational trauma in communities of color while reinvigorating social movements at a critical political moment.

In This Episode:

- Why the "Black psychedelic revolution" is currently a celebrity trend but needs to become accessible to working-class communities

- How the constant psychological burden of "the white superego" creates trauma in communities of color

- Why writing is a powerful tool for liberation and reclaiming your mind from today's attention economy

Links & Resources:

- [The Black Psychedelic Revolution by Nicholas Powers](https://www.blackpsychedelicrevolution.com/)

- [Mind Body Health & Politics Archive](https://mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/)

Chapters:

(00:00) - Intro: Understanding the Black Experience in America

(08:00) - The Weight of History: Carrying Ancestral Trauma

(15:00) - The Current State of Psychedelics in Communities of Color

(21:00) - Backlash Politics: Post-Election Mourning and Resistance

(30:00) - Resilience Stories: Finding Strength After Defeat

(38:00) - Addiction, Environment, and the "Rat Park" Experiment

(45:00) - Writing as Liberation: Reclaiming Your Mind from Digital Harvesting

​Mind Body Health & Politics is in its 21st year. All episodes are archived and available at mindbodyhealthpolitics.org. New episodes go live Tuesday Mornings.

While clinical trials capture headlines, 99.9% of psychedelic experiences happen outside laboratory walls. Dr. Matthew Lowe shares groundbreaking research revealing that self-guided psychedelic use can deliver the same benefits as clinical settings, including reductions in depression and anxiety.

The world's largest naturalistic psilocybin study with 8,000+ participants

How home use of magic mushrooms can match clinical outcomes

Why shame reduction may be a key mechanism in psychedelic healing

Psychedelics' complex history with marginalized communities

Links:

Unlimited Sciences: Research organization studying observational/naturalistic psychedelic use

Psychedelic Info Line: 888-210-3553 (Free consultation service)

Study Reference: "Naturalistic psilocybin use is associated with persisting improvements in mental health and well-being" (Frontiers in Psychiatry) - Open Access Link

(00:00) - Intro: The 99% of Psychedelic Use We Don't Study (01:50) - The World's Largest Naturalistic Psilocybin Study (06:30) - Real-World vs. Clinical Settings: Surprising Findings (10:22) - Adversity in Psychedelic Experiences: What Goes Wrong (14:01) - Dosage Considerations and Setting (18:51) - The Queer Community's Complex History with Psychedelics (26:19) - From Weaponization to Healing: A Research Gap (33:15) - Healing Shame and Self-Acceptance Through Ayahuasca (38:24) - The Case for Inclusive Research and Representation (42:39) - The Value of Naturalistic Research for Harm Reduction (46:00) - Free Psychedelic Education Resources (47:37) - Political Impact on Marginalized Communities

"Medical error has been declared the third leading cause of death in the literature, and this has been for several decades." - Dr. Julie Siemers

A 45-year nursing veteran reveals shocking statistics about preventable deaths, hospital errors, and patient harm that everyone should know before their next doctor's visit. Dr. Julie Siemers exposes alarming research about surgical mistakes, missed diagnoses, and medication errors, while offering practical strategies to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming victims of a broken healthcare system.

Learn:

* Why 80% of cardiac arrests in hospitals are completely preventable

* The disturbing truth about foreign objects left in surgical patients

* How to effectively question doctors and nurses about treatment plans

* Why bringing an advocate to appointments could save your life

* The critical resource to check your hospital's safety grade before admission

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and Shocking Statement

(00:42) Welcome to Mind, Body, Health Politics

(01:32) Introducing Julie Seamers and Her Book

(02:46) Julie Seamers' Nursing Journey

(03:57) Medical Errors and Patient Safety

(07:30) The Importance of Patient Advocacy

(11:07) The Role of Family Members as Advocates

(13:41) Hospital Safety Ratings and Questions to Ask

(16:01) Personal Stories and Experiences

(18:30) The Importance of Hand Washing

(33:31) Medication Safety and Communication

(36:21) Final Thoughts and Resources

Resources:

- [HospitalSafetyGrade.org](https://www.hospitalsafetygrade.org/) - Check your hospital's safety rating

- [DrJulieSiemers.com](https://www.drjuliesiemers.com/) - Blog and additional resources

- ["Surviving Your Hospital Stay" by Dr. Julie Siemers](https://www.amazon.ca/Surviving-Your-Hospital-Stay-Educators/dp/B0CKGN6FJC/) - Available on Amazon

- Connect with Dr. Julie: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesiemers/) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/drjuliesiemers/)

"You might feel like you're dying... you might think that the state you're in is going to last forever." - Dr. Daniel Kruger

A groundbreaking University of Michigan study of 1,200+ psychedelic users reveals shocking statistics about adverse effects, from sexual misconduct to psychological crises. Dr. Daniel Kruger shares critical findings about what really happens when people use psychedelics outside clinical settings, and why people still take these risks despite the dangers.

Learn:

* Why 74.3% of users experience profound sadness

* The troubling 1-in-20 risk of misconduct with underground guides

* How to prepare for common psychological challenges

* The shift from recreational to therapeutic motivations

* Why legal risks remain significant despite policy changes

Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Alarming Stats No One Talks About

(04:19) - Why People Risk Everything for Psychedelics

(10:15) - The Dark Truth About Underground Guides

(15:36) - Sadness & Fear: Feature or Bug? (The Debate)

(21:01) - Near-Death Experience: Why It's Almost Guaranteed

(28:17) - The Legal Risk (33% Know Someone Arrested)

(32:43) - From Terror to Transformation (Personal Story)

(38:42) - Why Clinical Access Costs "Tens of Thousands"

(46:47) - The Future of Safe Psychedelic Use

(52:53) - Essential Safety Advice for Users

In this eye-opening conversation with legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson, we explore practical paths to meaningful change in an age of crisis. From local climate action groups to worker-owned cooperatives, Robinson reveals how working alternatives to capitalism are hiding in plain sight.

00:00 Capitalism vs. Feudalism: A Comparison

00:41 Introduction to Mind, Body, Health, and Politics

01:35 Kim Stanley Robinson on Climate Change and Local Action

04:29 Capitalism, Climate, and Utopia: Interconnected Themes

11:27 Historical Perspectives: Genghis Khan and Social Systems

14:56 Marxism and Its Challenges

19:18 Examples of Alternative Systems

23:48 The Role of Democracy and Progressive Taxation

28:02 Literacy and Communication in Modern Society

30:19 The Influence of Right-Wing Talk Radio

32:06 The Power of Oral Tradition and Social Media

34:44 The Art of Compression in Communication

36:08 The Value of Long-Form Novels

38:45 Local Government and Community Involvement

40:01 The Village Homes Experiment

47:13 Reflections on the Current Political ClimateLinks & Resources

A Sci-Fi Writer Returns to Earth: ‘The Real Story Is the One Facing Us’ NY Times

Village Homes Cooperative, Davis, CA

Cool Davis Climate Action Group

Mondragon Cooperative Corporation

Kerala's Panchayat System of Local Governance

Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

Chemical engineer turned health researcher Ivor Cummins shares shocking discoveries about metabolic health, cholesterol myths, and institutional bias in medicine. With 25+ years of complex problem-solving experience and a Stanford innovation certificate, Cummins brings his analytical expertise to expose gaps in modern medical understanding. Author of "Eat Rich, Live Long" and creator of MetabolicDuo.com, his research has challenged conventional wisdom on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Learn why this leading voice in metabolic health says everything we've been told about nutrition is wrong.00:00 Debunking Nutrition Myths

00:30 Introducing Ivor Cummins

00:52 The Philosophy of Skepticism

02:21 Ivor's Journey into Health Skepticism

03:01 Challenging Medical Expertise

05:37 Discovering Metabolic Syndrome

08:49 Questioning Government and Institutions

14:26 The Profit Motive in Health and Medicine

15:51 Technocratic Dystopia and Global Agendas

29:25 The Importance of Cash and Self-Sufficiency

31:00 The Five Biggest Lies: Nutrition and Climate

31:18 The Cash Conundrum: CBDC and Financial Control

32:22 Pandemic Industry: Lies and Data

36:38 The Big Lie: Framing Russia and Putin

39:44 Mask Mandates: Science or Social Control?

53:26 The Fight for Cash: Practical Steps

58:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links & Resources

"Eat Rich, Live Long: Mastering the Low-Carb & Keto Spectrum for Weight Loss and Longevity" by Ivor Cummins and Dr. Jeffry Gerber

MetabolicDuo.com - Latest health and longevity platform

Website: https://thefatemperor.com/

YouTube: The Fat Emperor (250,000+ subscribers)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FatEmperor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFatEmperor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivorcummins/

Key Topics for Further Research:

"The Transmission of Epidemic Influenza" by Dr. Hope-Simpson (referenced in interview)

Professor Reaven's work on Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome)

Serum ferritin as metabolic syndrome marker

GGT and insulin resistance

Cholesterol science and statins

Swedish mortality data (1918-present)