Exploring the latest legal, business and societal developments in his Psychedelica Lex podcast, Gary Smith frequently attracts prominent experts to contribute to the conversation.
Over the last few months, Gary hosted a diverse group of compelling thought leaders providing insights on issues across the psychedelic spectrum, including:
Allison Hoots, Esq. Discusses Festival and Trip Sitter Liability
President of Sacred Plant Alliance, Inc. and attorney with Hoots Law Practice PLLC, Allison explores the implications of one-on-one risk reduction services known as “trip sitting” and their potential legal liability if something goes awry during a psychedelic experience, for both trip sitters and venues. Events such as Lightning in a Bottle and Soul Quest are examples that illustrate the real-life risks.
Matthew Brockmeier, Esq. Discusses Colorado’s Natural Medicine Health Act
Established psychedelics attorney and member of the Psychedelic Bar Association, Matthew shares his insight on the countries’ existing mental health infrastructure and how psychedelics come into play when it comes to mental health care. He breaks down key information on the Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022 related to the use of and accessing psilocybin through licensed healing centers in Colorado.
Sully Sullivan Discusses SB1271 – Arizona’s Hemp-Derived Products (HDP) Safety & Regulation Bill
Sully, executive director of the Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona (HITA), shares his background in the Arizona hemp and cannabis industry and information on the bill he is currently running on behalf of HITA through the Arizona state legislature. SB1271 updates the Arizona hemp statutes and provides more regulations on how to grow, sustain and protect the hemp industry.
Danni Peterson on Psychedelic Religious Win in Colorado and the Ass’n of Entheogenic Practitioners
Founding member and Executive Director of the Association of Entheogenic Practitioners (aep.community), Danni returns to Psychedelica Lex to discuss his latest news and share a victory for psychedelic religion in Colorado. The conversation was vast and insightful, touching on topics such as fundamental skills Danni has learned as he is mentoring an attorney for the first time, and how animals naturally interact with a variety of psychedelics.
Kathryn Tucker, Esq. Returns with Updates on Psilocybin Right to Try
Director of advocacy at the National Psychedelics Association (NPA), Kathryn shares her goals for her new position with NPA and provides an update on the Right-to-Try lawsuit regarding terminally ill patients’ right to experiment with psychedelics amid evolving federal policies. Kathryn ponders whether the federal prohibition on access to these substances is going to override state legalization schemes.
A leading cannabis and psychedelics attorney, Gary frequently shares insights with industry publications, organizations and media outlets in Arizona and nationwide. In addition to his podcast, he authored Psychedelica Lex, the preeminent legal manual for psychedelics and entheogens. Gary is a strong proponent of legalizing psychedelic experimentation for the terminally ill and serves as general counsel for the nation’s oldest multiracial peyote church.