On the latest episodes of the Psychedelica Lex podcast, host and Guidant attorney Gary Smith interviews Martha J. Hartney, a well-known estate planning attorney and psychedelics advocate. Gary’s podcast features engaging conversations with leading figures in the world of psychedelics, exploring the latest legal developments, clearing misconceptions and educating the masses.
Over the course of two episodes, Gary and Martha explore:
- The potential for psychedelics to ease end-of-life anxiety or depression
- Martha’s work with the Church of the Eagle and the Condor and how the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 applies to modern religious groups who use psychedelics
- Why the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2020 decision on Tanzin v. Tanzir may be a boon for psychedelic religions
Martha is a Colorado attorney and mediator, as well as a certified death doula through the Conscious Dying Institute. She will be the first attorney to graduate from the California Institute of Integral Studies’ prestigious Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Research program. A drug policy reform advocate, Martha is also a member of Chacruna’s Council for the Protection of Sacred Plants.
Gary is a preeminent legal authority on psychedelics, having authored the extensive legal manual Psychedelica Lex. He is also at the forefront of cannabis law in Arizona and is regularly called on for his expertise on ethics, agreements, litigation and other key issues in the cannabis industry. Gary’s experience in cannabis law led to his interest in psychedelics. He serves as general counsel to the nation’s oldest non-Native American peyote church.
Watch Gary and Martha’s fascinating conversations here and here.