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In this first episode of the Psychedelic Cultures Podcast, we hear from Jade Netanya Ullmann, who is a development officer and connector at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. We learn about the range of initiatives MAPS is working on in addition to legalizing MDMA for therapy. We also hear some of Jade's personal experiences and what brings her to be advocating for support of legalization and access to psychedelic medicines for healing. You can learn more about MAPS on their website, https://www.maps.org/. Links to projects and resources: -- In the interview, Jade mentions a video series to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first LSD experiences by sharing a story about why LSD is important to you. You can watch and share your own story here: https://www.tribute.co/lsd/ -- Zendo, the harm reduction offering for festivals, has their home on the web here: https://www.zendoproject.org/ -- And last but not least, The Manual of Psychedelic Support is a practical guide to setting up and running compassionate care services for people having difficult drug experiences at music festivals and similar events. You'll find a full description of my intention for this podcast here: http://www.imaginationhealer.com/podcast/psychedelic-cultures Thank you for listening, and please let me know if there's a topic or guest you'd like me to feature on this show. imaginationhealer.com Bio: Jade Netanya Ullmann is a seasoned fundraiser, philanthropist, activist, and community organizer. She is the former executive director of Romemu, a progressive Jewish spiritual community in New York City. Jade is an ambassador for the Social Venture Network, a nonprofit network of business leaders committed to justice and sustainability, as well as a member of the Threshold Foundation, which is dedicated to mobilizing financial resources to change the world. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Romemu, as well as ALEPH: The Alliance for Jewish Renewal, and on the Advisory Board of Bernie Glassman’s Zen Peacemaker Order. She received her B.A. in contemplative psychology from Naropa University, where she was the campus organizer of Students for a Free Tibet. She began working with MAPS in early 2015 to expand the organization’s community visibility, and has since joined the staff as Development Officer and Connector. Jade is enthusiastic about inspiring others to recognize and support the visionary research and healing work of MAPS. She lives in New York City, where she was born and raised. Credits: Audio Production and Editing: Cooper Howland and Magenta Song lyrics in opening track are from the liner notes for Woven Songs of the Amazon. The CD of it I was gifted said the proceeds go to the Shipibo people. I'm not sure a more direct link to send you to (if you do please let me know), but I'm linking to the Amazon page because of the commentary and irony. Opening and closing track by "mu fa or", the duo of Wobbly and Magenta.