Tobias Penno
Co-Host of Altered Mates
Tobias Penno
Bach. Sci. Engineering, Masters of Social Work (Hons; Research Prize Faculty of Health & Medical Science UWA)**
Tobias Penno is an academic and lecturer in Social Work at the University of Western Australia (U.W.A). His first academic publication titled ‘How Ayahuasca Offers Psychosocial Wellbeing’ won the social work research prize in the school of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science at U.W.A. in 2017. Tobias is the current chair of the Australian Psychedelic Society (WA Chapter), and co-ordinates the Mental Health Professional Network’s local Psychedelic Community of Practice. His (nearly finished) PhD is on the therapeutic skillset required for high quality psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Tobias is passionate about the role of social work in this field and is currently part of the therapy team for Reset Mind Sciences Perth-based clinical trial using Psilocybin mushrooms for treatment-resistant depression. To learn more or to book in a consult with Tobias please visit: www.psychedelichealthcare.com.au
Tobias Penno has hosted 29 Episodes.
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Episode 29: “We are the Weirdos, mister”: on The Craft
July 16th, 2025 | 1 hr 46 mins
magic
We discuss The Craft (1996) directed by Andrew Fleming and written by Peter Filardi
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Episode 28: On Synchronicity
June 18th, 2025 | 1 hr 56 mins
jung, synchronicity
We examine the phenomena of synchronicity, a term coined by Carl Jung to designate the meaningful coincidence of a psychic and a physical state or event, which have no causal relationship to one another.
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Episode 27: On the Borderline (Part Two)
June 4th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
bpd
In this episode we conclude our discussion of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also referred to as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
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Episode 26: On the Borderline (Part One)
May 21st, 2025 | 1 hr 25 mins
bpd
In this episode we discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), also referred to as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
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Episode 25: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
April 30th, 2025 | 1 hr 36 mins
hunter s. thompson
We discuss Hunter S. Thompson’s 1971 masterwork of “Gonzo” journalism, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and along side it, Terry Gilliam’s wonderful 1998 film adaptation
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Episode 24: MORE Sex Secrets of the Black Magicians EXPOSED!
April 16th, 2025 | 1 hr 7 mins
magic, magical thinking
We continue our discussion of Ramsey Dukes’ essay on magical thinking; “Sex Secrets of the Black Magicians Exposed”
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Episode 23: Sex Secrets of the Black Magicians EXPOSED: On Magical Thinking
April 9th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
magic, magical thinking
In this episode we consider Ramsey Dukes’ essay on magical thinking; “Sex Secrets of the Black Magicians Exposed”, commonly abbreviated to S.S.O.T.B.M.E.
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Episode 22: Ayahuasca and The Fear
March 19th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
ayahuasca
Wherein we continue our discussion on some of our most profound and significant personal experiences with ayahuasca over the past ten years, and specifically, Alejandro's most recent and most terrifying.
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Episode 21: On Ayahuasca
February 26th, 2025 | 1 hr 24 mins
ayahuasca
Wherein we discuss some of our most profound and significant personal experiences with ayahuasca over the past ten years.
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Episode 20: Surrender!
October 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 29 mins
ayahuasca, mushrooms
Break the loop, de-armour the ego, surrender to the medicine, and follow your Daimon…
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Episode 19: A Glimpse of Eternity
September 25th, 2024 | 59 mins 27 secs
ayahuasca, tobacco
This episode of the podcast features Alejandro reading two chapters from his debut novel, A Glimpse of Eternity—published in 2022, and based on his own transformational journey to South America in 2016.
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Episode 18: Coming out of the psychedelic closet
September 11th, 2024 | 46 mins 49 secs
ayahuasca
In this episode of the podcast, the Altered Mates each take a turn in reading a personal essay. Both essays amount to a “coming out” of the psychedelic closet, not just to our friends and families, but to the wider community.
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Episode 17: The Big Lez Show — Choomah Island 2
August 28th, 2024 | 1 hr 40 mins
mushrooms
In this episode we discuss "Choomah Island 2", the season three finale of Australian animated series, The Big Lez Show
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Episode 16: On “Cracked: Why Psychiatry is Doing More Harm Than Good”
August 14th, 2024 | 1 hr 21 mins
psychiatry
In this episode we use James Davies’ book “Cracked: Why Psychiatry is Doing More Harm Than Good” as a launch pad to discuss some of the glaring issues with psychiatry its sugar-daddy; the pharmaceutical industry.
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Episode 15: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
July 24th, 2024 | 57 mins 48 secs
psychiatry, schizophrenia
In this episode, we use the film adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest as a launching point to discuss ideas related to psychiatry, psychiatric wards, and more broadly, the conflict between the individual and the establishment in society.
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Episode 14: Reflection & Intention
July 3rd, 2024 | 1 hr 2 mins
ayahuasca, embodiment
This episode provided an opportunity for Alejandro to "hold space..." while Tobias reflected on the year of 2023 and considered his intentions for an upcoming ayahuasca ceremony.