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How Women Are Influencing Legal Access to Psychedelic Medicines

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How Women Are Influencing Legal Access to Psychedelic Medicines

with Courtney Barnes, Susan Chapelle, Sherry Boodram and Sonia Stringer

When will we finally have legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapy, especially for people who are suffering from end of life anxiety, crippling PTSD and others who just can’t afford to wait?

The legal landscape governing psychedelics is changing so quickly in North America, many people are having a tough time keeping up with the latest changes and the implications of new regulations.

In this episode, you’ll hear from three influential women involved in shaping and enforcing psychedelic policy, who will help to demystify the latest legal changes.

We’ll be covering the latest updates regarding:

  • The newest decriminalization changes and ballot initiatives re: psychedelic access in the United States as well as recent and future initiatives that could greatly accelerate access to psychedelic therapy in the next year or two

  • How the current laws in Canada are shifting quickly, and what’s likely to happen regarding access to psychedelic-therapy in this country in the next year or two

  • Important policy issues that need to be considered AFTER the laws are changed if we want to ensure that psychedelic regulations don’t mirror the issues created in the cannabis industry

  • Why having women’s voices and feminine leadership in this space is critical in the shaping of effective laws and regulations governing psychedelics.

Meet Our Guests

This episode features Sherry Boodram, Courtney Barnes and Susan Chapelle - three women playing key roles in shaping and enforcing psychedelic policy, and who have some unique and important perspectives on how the laws around psychedelics are changing.

Sherry Boodram, PhD., Govt Regulatory, Licensing Expert, Business Consultant. Visit Dr. Sherry website Here. Follow Dr. Sherry on LinkedIn Here.

Courtney Barnes, Attorney, Policy Strategist, Educator, Advocate. Visit Courtney’s website Here. Follow Courtney on LinkedIn Here.

Susan Chapelle, Systems Thinker & Policy Expert. Follow Susan on LinkedIn Here 

Meet Our Host

Sonia has a knack for leveraging technology & developing communities that create valuable learning & networking opportunities for members. She's previously built online communities of 500k+ members & is excited to utilize her skills to support women advancing the psychedelic sector.

A former Board Member of the Psychedelic Association of Canada (2020 -2022) she consults with psychedelic companies & develops training programs for health care professionals interested in learning more about the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Follow Sonia on LinkedIn Here

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