We flew to Ontario to meet Steve Allgood, the 2nd patient in Canadian history to receive psychedelic assisted therapy through the health care system.We can't even begin to imagine being diagnosed with cancer just days before your wedding, and not just any cancer, one that almost nobody survives.Steve has come a long way since then, defying all odds and still alive today to share his story, with his beautiful wife and two kids.If you are moved by his story - WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR MP: https://therapsil.ca/get-involved/More details:7 and a half years ago, Steve was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer just two days before his wedding. The diagnosis was DIPG, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare and aggressive pontine glioma located on the brainstem tumour near the pons tumor area. Doctors in oncology and neuro-oncology gave him a terminal diagnosis with zero percent chance of survival. He was told to go home and prepare for the worst.Instead of accepting that, Steve started his own cancer journey. After radiation therapy, he was offered chemotherapy, but began exploring alternative treatment options. He connected with long-term cancer survival stories online and discovered complementary medicine approaches like high-dose cannabis, cannabis oil, and Rick Simpson Oil (RSO). Medical marijuana became a major part of his protocol, along with vitamin C IV therapy, nutrition and cancer research, sugar-free diet changes, and overall lifestyle change focused on reducing inflammation and immune system rebuilding. These integrative medicine and functional medicine approaches challenged everything he thought he knew about the Canadian healthcare system.Steve also became the 2nd patient in Canadian history to legally access psilocybin therapy through Health Canada's Section 56 exemption and Special Access Program. His experience with psilocybin-assisted therapy helped him process deep trauma healing, PTSD, grief, anxiety, and depression. Through guided trip sessions with proper set and setting and a trip sitter, followed by integration therapy and psychotherapy, Steve experienced a spiritual awakening, going from atheism to spirituality. The therapy helped with acceptance of the unknown, meaning-making, life review, and neuroplasticity changes that reshaped how he sees the world.We also talked about his experience with MDMA therapy, his thoughts on microdosing, and why he's become a voice for psychedelic advocacy in Canada. Steve now advocates for patient rights, patient advocacy, informed consent, and healthcare reform. He's critical of how cancer charities operate and passionate about harm reduction and mental health advocacy.Beyond the medical side, Steve opened up about the family impact of his diagnosis, the wedding diagnosis story, fatherhood challenges, and how his wife and mother-in-law pushed him to fight. His story also touches on broader issues like Vancouver mental health, corrections system trauma, and community healing.Steve's been featured on Cannabis Health Radio and is part of an upcoming documentary interview. He continues to get MRI scans and remains in palliative care monitoring, but his tumor has been stable for years. He's living proof of what long-term cancer survival can look like when you explore every option.His message is simple: question everything, advocate for yourself, and don't be afraid to look beyond conventional cancer support. Whether it's blood-brain barrier research, advocacy for legalization, or just learning about brainstem tumour treatments like glioma and pons tumour cases, there's more out there than most people realize.Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer just before his wedding, this individual shares his compelling brain tumour story. Given no chance of survival, he advocates for medical cannabis and psilocybin therapy as alternative cancer treatment options. His experience sheds light on the difficult choices cancer patients face beyond traditional chemotherapy.

Well, is this whole Jasleen / Akaash Singh situation just for clout? Is it because Jasleen is not a good person/wife? We give our thoughts on the whole situation.

We're breaking down the Akaash Singh and Jasleen Singh drama that's been all over the internet. This whole situation with Andrew Schulz's co-host has people talking about relationship drama, toxic relationship dynamics, and whether this is all just a publicity stunt or something deeper.

Jasleen's viral TikTok about her college roster, white boy frat houses, and nostalgia for her college days sparked massive controversy in the Punjabi community and South Asian relationships discourse. The "popping" comments, virginity claims, and body count questions have the internet divided. We get into the awkward kiss situation, PDA avoidance, and why people think there's real issues behind the comedy.

Jasleen did open up about her abusive dad, parental abuse, childhood trauma, and time in a battered women's shelter. We discuss how daddy issues, generational trauma, and trauma response might explain the toxic parenting cycle and current relationship red flags.

We cover the prenup red flag controversy, stay at home wife lifestyle, gold digger accusations, and financial abuse concerns.

Fresh and Fit's Myron Gaines (Amrou Fudl) previously appeared on Flagrant, sparking red pill and alpha male narrative discussions. We compare that episode to this Flagrant episode backlash and the internet outrage culture around relationship accountability.

Indian podcast controversy and brown girl drama hit different when it involves South Asian dating, Indian dating culture, and cultural shame and honor. The brown community discourse around this touches on Indian hate, misogyny and backlash, and gender double standards that affect Indian comedian content and South Asian podcast spaces.

Public relationship scrutiny through oversharing on social media and feeding the algorithm raises questions about authenticity vs performance.

We reference similar situations like Will Smith Jada, Ayesha Curry, and Steph Curry dealing with celebrity marriage problems and public embarrassment. Reality of fame means celebrity publicity stunts and PR stunt rumors follow any marriage controversy or viral relationship drama.

The narcissist prayer, narcissistic personality traits, and gaslighting in relationships show up in relationship double standards and toxic relationship dynamics. Emotional maturity, boundaries in relationships, and relationship advice matter more than internet memes and online clout chasing.

Modern marriage debates cover trad wife vs modern wife expectations, modern dating discourse, modern women standards, and marriage problems beyond just prenuptial agreements. The psychological analysis of trauma and relationships shows how childhood trauma and women's shelter experiences create relationship red flags.

Crowd work comedy and Akaash Singh stand up built his career, but comedian insecurities and marriage accountability now dominate the conversation. Indian comedian spaces, comedy podcast culture, and Punjabi culture debate intersect with viral podcast drama.

Internet pile-on culture, parasocial relationships, and commentary podcast reactions flood YouTube trending podcasts and Spotify trending podcasts. The viral reels controversy, podcast clip reaction videos, and TikTok drama show how internet drama and podcast drama spread.

Celebrity marriage breakdown, marriage advice, and empowerment vs disrespect questions matter for content creator toxicity and influencer accountability. Social media influence on marriage, social media persona maintenance, and internet commentary create public humiliation online.

Healing trauma, therapy and relationships, and South Asian mental health resources help with walking on eggshells, OCD and control issues, and female vs male toxicity comparisons. Marriage controversy shouldn't overshadow real healing from abuse and breaking generational cycles.

Jacquille Kambo, the man behind several films and many more to come, joins us this episode where we talk about how we have known each other over the years, and the impact we both had on each other without knowing it at the time.

We talk about his experience being in the industry, what inspires his creativity, and how he’s learned to take care of his mental health.

This was a great open and honest chat and we hope you enjoy the listen!!

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We sit down with Jacquille Kambo, a Vancouver-based filmmaker, writer, and director who's been creating short films that tackle everything from gang violence to mental health in the Punjabi community. This conversation gets real about childhood friend reunions, creative journeys, and what it means to chase your dreams when everyone expects you to take the safe route.

The story starts with greenday44 - a YouTube channel making Vancouver Canucks hockey highlights set to Green Day and punk rock back in the early YouTube era. Before algorithms and viral content, there were CDC forums, megaupload, and kids making music videos in their bedrooms with zero confidence to share them.

That hidden creativity sparked something bigger than either of us realized at the time.Jacquille talks about his path through Capilano University film school, creating Help Wanted and Mentor - short films dealing with sense of belonging, cults, pyramid schemes, and the darker sides of searching for family. His work draws heavy inspiration from Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight trilogy, film noir, cinematography and color theory, and storytelling with music.

We break down Batman, Hans Zimmer's scores, Inception, Interstellar, Oppenheimer reactions, and why Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. still matter to cinema.The conversation shifts to mental health and creativity - therapy journey, clinical counselling, inner child work, and men talking about feelings without the usual bullshit.

We discuss toxic masculinity, masculinity and vulnerability, Punjabi parents expectations, immigrant parent support, and how the South Asian community and Punjabi Canadian creators navigate corporate jobs vs art while dealing with ego and competition in Vancouver's cliquey creative scene.

Vancouver vs Toronto comes up - why supporting local artists matters, collaboration vs competition, and whether the Punjabi creative scene can grow together or if comparison culture and social media pressure keep everyone separated. Content creation has exploded with TikTok and Reels culture, AI generated video, and podcasts in traffic becoming the norm, but building community through art still requires real human connection.

We also get into Vancouver Canucks fandom, NHL loyalty, hockey highlights, what sports mean to a city, and why that orca logo represents more than just a team. Plus thoughts on ADHD and movies, editing and pacing, Bollywood influences, classic rock, movie genres, Hollywood standards, and creative burnout when you're trying to leave a legacy while staying true to yourself.

This one's about childhood friends reconnecting, creative confidence, following creative dreams despite the noise, and understanding that film noir isn't just an aesthetic - it's a way of seeing the world. Whether you're into filmmaking, mental health in Punjabi community discussions, or just want to hear two people talk honestly about the creative process without the usual podcast BS, this conversation covers it all.

We went out for a 2nd day after the last one to do some street interviews back in September and asked people about what they really liked about Vancouver, conspiracy theories they actually believe in, and even some more serious questions around mental health.

We got some interesting answers this time. Every person is unique and that's what we love about Vancouver. What are your thoughts on people's answers? What should we ask next time?

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Back with day 2 of our street interviews, hitting up spots in Vancouver like English Bay, Granville Street, and Robson Square. We asked Vancouverites random questions and got some interesting answers.

This episode covers everything from pandemic habits that stuck around to controversial questions like "would you rather have a gay son or thot daughter?" Yeah, we went there. We also dove into conspiracy theories including giant people theory, giants in BC, and even touched on CIA origins and vampire theories. Some of these stories are legitimately insane.

The Vancouver culture really came through in these interviews. We talked to locals about homelessness in Vancouver, the Downtown Eastside situation, mental health resources, and mental health awareness. People had strong opinions about what technology regrets they have - Bluetooth speakers and leaf blowers were getting roasted hard. We also got into the OnlyFans debate which sparked some interesting perspectives.

Music taste came up constantly. From opera music reactions to Drake songs, EDM tracks, Taylor Swift, and Travis Scott, people shared what songs describe their life right now. One person even started singing in public using their Spanish singing skills from Duolingo language learning.

The multiculturalism and diversity discussion was huge, especially comparing Newfoundland vs Vancouver. We heard from international students in Vancouver, people from Galiano Island BC, Victoria BC, and Vancouver Island talking about the large population, natural beauty, and Vancouver nature and mountains. The cost of living BC and dating in Vancouver also came up multiple times.

Some highlights include the Danny DeVito tattoo story about tattoos for fallen friends, people discussing their germaphobe tendencies and daily walking routines post pandemic life, video games like Valorant, and even ChatGPT mention that got dark. Social media addiction and internet addiction were common themes - one person literally deleted Instagram and came outside to talk to strangers instead. The hate comment sections and online comment culture discussion hit different.

We covered stranger interactions, awkward moments, and funny interviews throughout Granville Strip, dealing with Vancouver rain and weather complaints. Random acts of kindness, overcoming rejection, and life advice from regular people made this episode special. The Canadian lifestyle and Canadian humor really shined through, especially with the earthquake talk and Apple Store jokes.

This compilation of public opinions shows what makes Vancouver content unique - talking to strangers, street comedy, viral questions, and controversial questions that get real answers. Marc Jacobs host (not actually) lead these public interview compilation moments with comedic podcast energy.

Whether you're into podcasting tips, content creation, street style interviews Canada, or just want to see honest Vancouver reactions from Vancouverites, this EP40 Final delivers. The Vancouver kindness and community came through even in the awkward moments and inventions regretted rants.

Perfect for video podcast Canada fans on both Spotify video podcast and YouTube podcast episode 40. This is Limelight Podcast Vancouver doing what we do best - social experiment content that's actually entertaining.

PS - we made it... to EP40... or is it EP40.11.6 🤔

We went out for our 2nd time ever to do street interviews back in August and asked people about what they really liked about Vancouver, conspiracy theories they actually believe in, and even some more serious questions around mental health.

We got some great answers. Every person is unique and that's what we love about Vancouver. What are your thoughts on people's answers? What should we ask next time?

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We hit the streets of Vancouver to get real takes from real people. After doing two days of street interviews around English Bay, we sat down to react to everything we captured. From deeper conversations about mental health to wild conspiracy theories and everything in between.

Vancouver came up a lot, obviously. People talked about Vancouver nature and beaches, the incredible Vancouver sunsets, the brutal cost of living Vancouver residents deal with, and the housing crisis Vancouver can't seem to shake. We got perspectives from locals and visitors, including comparisons between Montreal vs Vancouver and even heard from students visiting from Germany and Italy experiencing major culture shock. The job market Vancouver offers (or doesn't) was another hot topic.

Healthcare Canada debate dominated several conversations. We discussed mental health Vancouver, mental health access Canada, and how difficult it actually is to get help when you need it. Natural medicine vs pharmaceuticals came up, and people shared thoughts on alternative medicine debate, medication dependence concerns, and pain management discussions. We heard serious illness journeys, non-traditional wellness stories, and emerging mental-health modalities that are changing how people think about healing. Plant-based wellness topics and mindfulness walking therapy were big themes too.

The pandemic lifestyle changes people made stuck around. Meditation and mindfulness became daily practices for some. Breath work walks turned into serious self-care routines. Gratitude and nature took on new meaning. People realized beaches vs winter weather actually impacts mental health, and vitamin D and mood are directly connected.

Social media addiction was huge. We talked about deleting social media, the difference between YouTube vs social media platforms, TikTok addiction destroying attention spans, and brain rot content taking over. One person went seven years without social media. Anonymous internet hate and online trolling problem came up—people are tired of the toxicity. Online civility does not exist anymore. We compared Reddit vs X (Twitter) and discussed why social media hiatus periods are becoming necessary.

CBC journalism Canada got defended by an actual former CBC reporter we interviewed. Tim Hortons employees discourse happened (those workers deserve respect). Immigration debate Canada came up naturally. Someone even mentioned language police Quebec which sent us down a rabbit hole.

Conspiracy theories discussion went wild. Aliens and UFOs, obviously. Avril Lavigne replacement theory versus John Lennon conspiracy. We debated inventions we regret—nukes, guns, AI concerns and future implications. ChatGPT education debate sparked disagreements about whether AI helps or hurts learning.

Public opinion vox pop style, we asked the invisible hypothetical question (what would you do if you woke up invisible?) and heard incredible acts of kindness stories that restored our faith in humanity.

Students and college life perspectives added younger voices. Canucks hockey fans showed up representing hard. Vancouver Canucks love is real, and Rogers Arena vibes are unmatched. Sports fandom community brings people together unlike anything else.

We kept it real, kept it Vancouver, and captured what people actually think when you put a mic in their face. Shoutout to everyone who stopped to chat with us at English Bay. And yeah, we referenced the NPC social media trend because we literally saw one in real life.

This episode discusses alcoholism and mental health struggles.

We share this story with deep respect and love for someone who impacted many lives positively, while also being honest about the challenges he faced.

Our goal is to reduce stigma and help others recognize when someone needs help.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP: Please know you are not alone. Resources are available, confidential, and free.- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US/Canada).- Vaapsi (vaapsi.org)

Mindy and Intense share an open and raw conversation about the early days of Intense's career, before all of the fame, and before Mindy was locked up.

The two met each other through Dove (Teflon Don), who we honour in this episode along with Deep Cold. Both of which were way ahead of their time.

Mindy and Intense have every intention to release Dove's music and we'll let you know when the music is publicly available. For now - enjoy our intro song along with the sneak peak of his verse + chorus which we have never shared before.

This episode is dedicated to Teflon and Deep Cold, the pioneers of Punjabi rap. Their vision was ahead of its time and they were taken from us way too soon. Forever in our hearts. Not a day goes by their presence isn’t felt.

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We sat down with DJ Intense (Aneil Kainth), the legendary Punjabi music producer behind hits like Excuses Producer credits, and talked about everything from his journey in the Punjabi music industry to the loss of our friend Teflon Don (Dove). This emotional podcast got real about friendship in music industry, alcoholism awareness in the Punjabi community, and the untold stories behind Punjabi hip hop.

Intense, the Surrey BC music producer from Strawberry Hill, opened up about his early days making remixes and beats, working with Punjabi rap pioneers like Deep Cold from Houston, Sonny Brown (also spelled Sunny Brown in some credits), and Kamala Punjabi. We discussed the formation of Three Singhs (3 Singhs), their group that was part of International Mafia (IM) - the label they started with Yo Yo Honey Singh.

The conversation covered Intense's collaborations with Diljit Dosanjh as producer, his Sidhu Moose Wala collaboration including "It's All About You" Sidhu, working with Karan Aujla, AP Dhillon, Guru Randhawa, Jasmine Sandlas, and creating the producer tag "Intense" that's become iconic in Punjabi music. We talked about his work on International Villager with Honey Singh, the Universal Music India deal, boardroom deal story moments, and behind the scenes India experiences at PTC Awards Chandigarh and the Bombay/Mumbai music industry.

Mindy shared his life in prison while Intense was building his music legacy. We also explored artist tragedies including the Deep Cold story and how these shaped the punjabi rap music scene.

From DJ life weddings to becoming a music executive at Double Up Entertainment, Intense talked about artist development, the creative process beats, his synth-driven Punjabi sound, Punjabi trap beats, and making everything from Punjabi romantic songs to rap beef music and chill vibes tracks. We also went over the evolution from bhangra fusion to the global Punjabi sound while discussing Bollywood music versus Punjabi music, Bollywood vs Punjabi music debates, and Western vs Punjabi music differences.

This podcast touched on unreleased music including unreleased Sidhu music, Tupac influence on the scene, collaborations with Yukmouth, Spice 1, Outlawz, Young Buck G-Unit, and connections with Jazzy B, Bohemia, Mika Singh. This Punjabi producer interview reveals the Punjabi industry struggles, success and failures, and personal growth stories from the Strawberry Hill hood.

I had never really looked into sound baths before, let alone plan to attend one in person.

Although David Hickey of @crystaljourneyman doesn't like to call them sound baths, they are definitely not your average concert.

The gongs and crystal bowls make specific frequencies of sound and in my personal experience, there is some sort of therapeutic effect.

In our previous episode with Dr. Valorie Masuda, she shares that they do in fact use sound baths as a form of therapy.

David has given a lot to evolving his Crystal Journey shows and if you have not yet already - have a look if he's playing in your city and experience it for yourself!

Keep up to date with David Hickey on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystaljourney

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I sat down with David Hickey from Crystal Journey, a Canadian musician who's been performing sonic concerts for over 20 years. David plays planetary gongs including Mars gong, Venus gong, Earth gong, Jupiter gong, Saturn gong, moon gong and symphonic gong alongside crystal bowls, singing bowls, harmonica and santur. His sound healing approach draws from Pythagoras frequencies and creates immersive sound experiences.

David discovered his path after following the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia for five years, attending over 150 concerts as a Deadhead. When Jerry Garcia passed away, David found crystal bowls and gongs filled that musical void. His journey started with a single show in Hamilton, Ontario using Rubbermaid tables, evolving into cross-Canada tours through word of mouth and grassroots promotion.

We met David at Salt Spring Island's Ganges Yoga Studio, owned by Luna, after attending his meditative experience. His approach differs from typical sound baths - he calls them sonic concerts with completely improvised music. David’s ADHD keeps him moving. He creates therapeutic music that promotes stress relief, relaxation and holistic healing through vibrational therapy.

David's upcoming 60 shows in 60 nights tour spans British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan, probably makes him the first solo artist to attempt such an ambitious touring schedule. His live performance style incorporates frequency healing, 432 Hz music and vibrational healing principles. The quartz crystal bowls and planetary gongs create soundscapes for meditation, mindfulness and spiritual journey experiences.

From Pink Floyd and 80s music influences to Bob Dylan comparisons, David's music evolution represents alternative wellness approaches. His concert experience offers healing music without claiming medical benefits, focusing on live sound experience and ambient music for wellness. Each gong concert and gong bath provides transformational music through sacred sound and healing vibrations.

The Canadian sound artist continues touring as a solo artist, bringing new age music and therapeutic sound to yoga studios and wellness centers. His sound therapy sessions offer music for meditation and music for relaxation through immersive sound meditation concerts across Canada.

In loving memory of Thomas Hartle, who left us one year ago today, on August 13th.

When I first spoke with Dr. Valorie Masuda in 2022, I had this conversation with Thomas not long after.

After releasing our recent podcasts from the (first) doctor's perspective of psilocybin assisted therapy for end of life distress, it's only right we share the first patient's experience.

Thomas was so open and vulnerable that it's hard to not feel emotions listening to him share his story.

His legacy lives on as more and more patients receive access to psilocybin therapy who desperately need it.

If you are looking to learn more about psychedelic therapy as a health practitioner or are looking for this treatment for yourself, please reach out to @TheraPsil for more information.

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Thomas Hartle became the first Canadian to receive psilocybin assisted therapy legally through Health Canada's Section 56 exemption program. Diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in 2016, Thomas underwent 78 rounds of chemotherapy throughout his journey, experienced remission, then faced another tumor recurrence that sparked severe end-of-life anxiety.

After finding the Johns Hopkins psilocybin study showing 80% success rates for existential distress, Thomas applied for legal access through TheraPsil organization. His anxiety score dropped dramatically from 36 to 6 after his first heroic dose treatment with Dr Bruce Tobin. He's now completed six legal psilocybin therapy sessions using both Section 56 exemption and Special Access Program pathways.

Our conversation goes into Thomas's cancer journey starting with an initial Crohn's disease misdiagnosis, multiple surgeries including ileostomy, HIPEC heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and his ongoing palliative care. Thomas talks about dealing with chemotherapy side effects, how he recovered from neuropathy using lion's mane mushrooms, and various adjuvant treatments like turkey tail mushrooms he discovered through PubMed research.

He walks us through his actual psychedelic experience - the ego dissolution, consciousness expansion, preparatory sessions, integration therapy, and set and setting protocols. His treatments had him blindfolded with headphones on listening to the Johns Hopkins playlist, guided psychedelic sessions, and safety monitoring by medical practitioners.

We get into the healthcare bureaucracy challenges, patient advocacy work, and Thomas's charter challenge against Health Canada's restrictive policies. There's discussion about clinical trials versus compassionate access, treatment-resistant depression applications, and psilocybin therapy training for practitioners.

Thomas opens up about spirituality versus religion, consciousness after psychedelic experiences, and the increased empathy he felt after treatment. We talk about pharmaceutical industry models, patient rights advocacy, and where the psychedelic medicine movement is headed in Canadian healthcare.

The conversation also covers autism spectrum parenting anxiety, caregiver stress, survivor's guilt, family support systems, and end-of-life care alternatives. Thomas explains his work with TheraPsil, training new therapists, and why he documented his sessions for educational purposes.

What really stands out is the contrast between having Medical Assistance in Dying readily available while anxiety-reducing psilocybin therapy remains so restricted for terminal patients. Thomas advocates for medicalization rather than full legalization, focusing on therapeutic applications over recreational use.

We cover a lot of ground including Dr Valorie Masuda's work, Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett, psychedelic synesthesia, macro-dose versus micro-dosing, oncology mental health, harm reduction, neurogenesis, meditation practices, preparatory therapy, integration sessions, Saskatoon clinical access, and Jamaica retreat experiences.