Mental Health

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It May Be Time to Change Your Mind About Psychedelics

Psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA may offer new hope for people dealing with depression, PTSD, cancer and other conditions.

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Hosts Vicky Diaz-Camacho and Ieshia Downton pose with their guest Oscar Orozco. A collage of yellow and green against a paper-like background frames the image with "The Filter podcast" logo on the top left corner.

Trailer: Listen to a Teaser of the Filter’s Season Finale

In this teaser, you’ll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.

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Kansas Citians Embrace Magic Mushrooms and Altered States

Even though the use, possession or distribution of psychedelics is a felony, more Kansas Citians are embracing magic mushrooms as scientific evidence mounts that they can help deal with a variety of emotional disorders.

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Journey Pro wrestling event founder DJ Stewart

‘Prognosis is Pointless’: Journey Pro Owner Forces Cancer to Tap Out

Journey Pro wrestling event founder DJ Stewart has survived two cancer diagnoses while building a life, and a business.

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In this bonus episode, you'll hear from one of our guests Breora Page whose clients are domestic violence survivors. (Image of Breora Page in the Post Haus studios during the recording of season two, episode one)

The Filter Extra | Hear More From a Therapist Who Helps Domestic Violence Survivors

In this episode extra, you’ll hear from one of our guests, licensed counselor, Breora Page whose focus is helping domestic violence survivors.

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