Episodes

  • On Drugs Introduces | Other People’s Problems, on psychedelics
    May 23 2025

    Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBride explores the transformative power of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting.


    With her psychological expertise, Dr. Hillary leads her clients through drug-assisted therapy, guiding them to new heights on their healing journeys. Experience these real, unscripted sessions firsthand as they unfold in each episode.


    This season offers an unprecedented look at psychedelic psychotherapy, breaking new ground in the podcast space and demystifying this often misunderstood practice as a powerful tool in trauma recovery.


    More episodes of Other People’s Problems are available at: https://link.mgln.ai/vHvLQD

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    37 mins
  • Where can I get gender-affirming drugs?
    Mar 10 2025

    For our final episode of Season 3, we’re looking at the fight for access to hormone therapy — and what happens when the system fails. Historian Samantha Rosenthal traces the long history of medical gatekeeping, while Dr. Ted Jablonski breaks down the risks and realities of DIY transition. From prescriptions to homebrew, who gets to decide what care looks like?

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    53 mins
  • S3 EP 9 Do drugs belong in therapy?
    Mar 3 2025

    With the rise of psychedelic therapy, questions arise about the ethics, effectiveness, and experiences it brings. In this episode, a visit to a psychedelic therapy clinic. Geoff also talks with Dr. Hillary McBride, host of Other People’s Problems, to explore how substances are reshaping mental health treatments – including her own experience. What might be possible when traditional therapy meets psychedelics?


    Listen to more episodes of Other People’s Problems here.

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    40 mins
  • S3 E8 Should I keep vaping?
    Feb 24 2025

    Is vaping just as harmful as smoking, or a safer alternative? Following her attempt to quit cigarettes, Hadeel finds herself switching to a vape and wonders what dangers it holds. Geoff talks to Dr. Laura Crotty Alexander to understand the mixed messages around vaping, nicotine addiction, and the realities of "safer" choices.


    And check out our previous episode on smoking here.

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    43 mins
  • S3 E7 What’s the deal with Ketamine?
    Feb 17 2025

    Ketamine is making headlines as a treatment for depression, but what exactly does it do? From its roots in anesthetic use to its reputation as a club drug, Geoff examines the science and history of ketamine with Dr. Bita Moghaddam. The episode also looks at its unique psychological effects, including the infamous “K-hole,” and how it’s being used today in groundbreaking therapies.


    Listen to Julian Uzielli’s documentary here: lnk.to/Loyxt1


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    42 mins
  • S3 E6 Anesthetic: Where do we go when we go under?
    Feb 10 2025

    What happens to our consciousness when we're put under? This episode dives into the science and mystery of anesthesia, featuring insights from Kate Cole-Adams and Dr. George Mashour. From the physical processes to the philosophical questions, Geoff explores what happens in the in-between state, offering a glimpse into one of medicine’s most fascinating frontiers.


    Just a heads up, this episode contains graphic descriptions of surgery. Please take care when listening.


    Take a listen to Dr. George Mashour’s tunes here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3oJfy4esJy4yrmf7bDZE6h

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    46 mins
  • S3 E5 Is Ozempic right for you?
    Feb 3 2025

    Ozempic, originally a diabetes medication, has gained popularity as a weight loss drug—but at what cost? Geoff speaks with Johann Hari about the allure and stigma of taking “the easy way out” with weight loss drugs. This episode unpacks cultural attitudes toward obesity, the psychological effects of diet drugs, and whether these quick fixes might be shifting the way we understand health and body image.

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    43 mins
  • S3 EP4 What happens when you give drug users drugs?
    Jan 27 2025

    In Vancouver’s East Hastings, the Safe Supply program challenges the conventional narrative that sobriety is the ultimate goal. Geoff visits the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users office to sit down with Garth Mullins, an advocate and organizer. This episode explores harm reduction, examining how drug addiction intersects with issues of poverty, shame, and community. Are programs like these changing lives? Why did they end? Did decriminalization really fail?


    Listen to Garth Mullin’s Crackdown podcast: https://www.crackdownpod.com/


    Fighting for Space by Travis Lupick: https://tlupick.com/fightingforspace/


    Listen to City, On Drugs from Season 1: lnk.to/6c7jR9


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    52 mins
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